Do you say “I’m sorry” at work even when you don’t need to or mean it? In this episode, Melody explores why we over-apologize in the workplace and the negative impact it can have on our professional lives.  What You’ll Discover: ▪️ The surprising way your politeness might be sabotaging your career ▪️ The hidden psychology behind why we say "sorry" too much ▪️ A simple word swap that can instantly boost your confidence at work ▪️ Simple techniques to catch yourself – and stop – overapologizing  — Connect with Melody: FREE GUIDE: Steal These Scripts for Saying No at Work Follow Melody on Linkedin Follow Melody on Instagram  Visit Melody’s Website to Learn More about Her Programs and Book — About the Psychology at Work Podcast Have you ever felt like you're the only one struggling with self-doubt at work? Maybe you’ve wondered why office politics seem so complicated or how some people seem to influence so effortlessly?  The secret is that every day at work, we're surrounded by psychological dynamics - internal and external. There's the voice in our head second-guessing our decisions, the subtle power plays in meetings, the unspoken expectations that shape our behavior and others. Yet most of us are dropped into our careers with zero insight into these invisible forces. That changes today. Welcome to Psychology at Work. I’m your host Melody Wilding, licensed social worker, human behavior professor, and author of two books: Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work and Managing Up: How to Get What You Need From the People in Charge. With a background as an emotion researcher, therapist, and after over 13 years of coaching thousands of executives and leaders across the world, there’s nothing I love more than helping emotionally intelligent people like you use superpower to make work better for themselves and everyone around them.  Because here’s the thing, technical skills will only get you so far in your career. It's mastering your own psychology and understanding that of others that will truly make or break your success.