Already a Future Women? Sign in Career That one phrase you should stop using at work Plus, the best piece of career feedback she’s received By Odessa Blain Published 16 September, 2025 Career That one phrase you should stop using at work Plus, the best piece of career feedback she’s received By Odessa Blain Published 16 September, 2025 Previous article Domestic violence systems are failing children and young people: a message this National Child Protection Week Next article How Krystal Barter is changing healthcare ‘Can I grab you for 30 seconds?’ ‘You’ve probably already thought of this.’ ‘No worries if not.’ ‘Sorry to ask, but…’ These are all phrases leading communications expert Dr Kate Mason wants to banish from our work vocabularies. Or – at the very least – think twice before using. Join the club Already a member? Sign in FW leadership series Podcast More from FW Career Nothing compares to being simply the best By Melanie Dimmitt Career You had me at cease and desist By Melanie Dimmitt Career “There’s going to be burnout while you’re building something bigger.” By Melanie Dimmitt Career Lessons learned from scaling my side-hustle By Sita Sargeant Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
