This week, we’re focusing on how to move from overexplaining to impact —without becoming abrupt or losing warmth. Many women leaders don’t struggle with insight or preparation—they struggle with saying too much . Overexplaining often sounds like thoroughness, but in leadership communication, it can quietly dilute your message. Clarity, on the other hand, signals confidence, decisiveness, and trust in your own judgment. Why Overexplaining Happens Overexplaining usually shows u

What exactly is mansplaining? Mansplaining is when someone (usually a male) explains something to you with great confidence, mild condescension, and zero awareness that you already know this—often better than they do. It’s like getting a TED Talk you didn’t sign up for, delivered by a guy who just discovered the topic five minutes ago and is now your professor. How should you respond? When someone is mansplaining, a clear and direct response is often the most effective. Th