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Business Women's Forum 2024: 5/21 Sorry, Am I Apologizing Too Much?
Registration is now closed. Please email Kat Kaddas at kkaddas@slchamber.com if you'd like to be put on the waitlist.
Paige Frame presented on this topic at the Women & Business Conference in November 2023, where she was so well-received that we invited her to speak for us, too. This time, Frame will take the conversation deeper in a round-table discussion, where attendees can learn more about the dangers of over-apologizing, the importance of assertive language, and how to communicate with confidence.
Nearly a quarter of Americans (24%) apologize for something outside of their control at least once a day. While most people view these over-apologizers as empathetic (and not annoying), all that extra apologizing can diminish the sincerity of a genuine apology. This session will cover common language practices that can diminish or downplay our expertise, such as over-apologizing, starting factual statements with "I think," and saying, "I just wanted to" instead of stating exactly what you want to do. Because these language tactics keep us humble, approachable, and yes, empathetic, the goal is not to eliminate them from our writing and language completely, but to be curious about our communication and consider whether we're leaning too much on flimsy, diffident language. In this session, we'll present ways to infuse bold, confident statements into our writing and speaking -- specifically in situations where they will make the biggest impact.
Paige Frame presented on this topic at the Women & Business Conference in November 2023, where she was so well-received that we invited her to speak for us, too. This time, Frame will take the conversation deeper in a round-table discussion, where attendees can learn more about the dangers of over-apologizing, the importance of assertive language, and how to communicate with confidence.
Nearly a quarter of Americans (24%) apologize for something outside of their control at least once a day. While most people view these over-apologizers as empathetic (and not annoying), all that extra apologizing can diminish the sincerity of a genuine apology. This session will cover common language practices that can diminish or downplay our expertise, such as over-apologizing, starting factual statements with "I think," and saying, "I just wanted to" instead of stating exactly what you want to do. Because these language tactics keep us humble, approachable, and yes, empathetic, the goal is not to eliminate them from our writing and language completely, but to be curious about our communication and consider whether we're leaning too much on flimsy, diffident language. In this session, we'll present ways to infuse bold, confident statements into our writing and speaking -- specifically in situations where they will make the biggest impact.
LUNCHEON AGENDA:
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Registration/Networking
11:30 AM - 11: 40 AM Non-Profit Spotlight - Switchpoint
11:40 AM - 11:55 AM Lunch
11:55 AM - 12:00 PM Announcements
12:00 PM - 12:10 PM Sponsor Comments
12:10 PM - 12:55 PM Topic Presentation & Round Table Exercise
12:55 PM - 1:00 PM Closing Remarks & Drawings
PARKING INFORMATION:
Parking costs are not included for this event. It will cost $3 an hour to park.
How to Pay for Parking:
Pay with MobilePay: Scan the QR code displayed in the lot (or with our staff, or click the link in this description) to be directed to the TEXT2PARK website. You can also text the P-code message (ULOT1, ULOT40) to "25023" to receive a link to the TEXT2PARK website via text message. Method of payment: Credit card only. Please Note: You will need to enter your license plate number.
We encourage you to take TRAX, which lets you off right at the bottom of the stadium parking lot. If you do choose to drive, please refrain from parking in stalls marked "Ken Garff University Club." These spots are reserved for the club's members.
If you park in the Stadium Lot, the parking code is: ULOT1
If you park in the Guardsman Lot, the parking code is: ULOT40
Click Here for Parking Map
How to Pay for Parking:
Pay with MobilePay: Scan the QR code displayed in the lot (or with our staff, or click the link in this description) to be directed to the TEXT2PARK website. You can also text the P-code message (ULOT1, ULOT40) to "25023" to receive a link to the TEXT2PARK website via text message. Method of payment: Credit card only. Please Note: You will need to enter your license plate number.
We encourage you to take TRAX, which lets you off right at the bottom of the stadium parking lot. If you do choose to drive, please refrain from parking in stalls marked "Ken Garff University Club." These spots are reserved for the club's members.
If you park in the Stadium Lot, the parking code is: ULOT1
If you park in the Guardsman Lot, the parking code is: ULOT40
Click Here for Parking Map
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Paige Frame, President, McKinnon-Mulherin
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*Note: If your company is a member of the Salt Lake Chamber, but you are having trouble registering, it could be that we do not have your email in our system. We can help fix that. Please email events@slchamber.com. Thank you for your patience.
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Date and Time
Tuesday May 21, 2024
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM MDT
Location
Ken Garff University Club
Rice Eccles Stadium
451 S 1400 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Parking Information:
See under event description for details.
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Fees/Admission
Members: $35
Non-members: $50
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*The discounted member rate is available to Chamber members who log into their account when registering. If you do not have your username and password, please contact kkaddas@slchamber.com
Contact Information
Kat Kaddas (801)-859-8676
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