Email etiquette at work is hard, especially for women, who are often overly-polite in emails as a result of imposter syndrome. Read these tips on self-confidence at work.

Self confidence: How to stop apologising in work emails

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When you take yourself more seriously, other people will take you more seriously

Decide how authentic you want to be via email     

Stop using exclamation marks, once and for all

The minute you diminish yourself, you reduce the value of your presence on that email to whoever is receiving it

Remember you either need something done or you don’t

Make a note of phrases and terms to avoid 

Suzy Ashworth, business couch

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How to stop sounding apologetic in emails and improve your self-confidence at work