diff --git a/example_schedule/README.md b/example_schedule/README.md
index addc293..efae8fe 100644
--- a/example_schedule/README.md
+++ b/example_schedule/README.md
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ __8pm__ Invite everyone for a little pre-party to a cafe nearby.
 
 __8.30am__ Doors open/log in to conferencing software, breakfast is served (in-person only), early registration starts.
 
-__9am__ Welcome everyone, do a short presentation explaining what we're going to do today and what the schedule looks like. Make sure they know they're awesome - the impostor syndrome is strong and you need to break the ice and ensure them they can do it.
+__9am__ Welcome everyone, do a short presentation explaining what we're going to do today and what the schedule looks like. Make sure they know they're awesome - the impostor syndrome is strong and you need to break the ice and reassure them they can do it.
 
 __9.30am__ The workshop starts! Teams and coaches should now get to work in groups and follow the [tutorial](../tutorial/README.md).
 
diff --git a/in_person_workshops/step_by_step/example_schedule.md b/in_person_workshops/step_by_step/example_schedule.md
index 82f30cf..698511c 100644
--- a/in_person_workshops/step_by_step/example_schedule.md
+++ b/in_person_workshops/step_by_step/example_schedule.md
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ If you can't do the Installation Party in person, make sure that coaches contact
 
 **8.30am** Doors open/log in to conferencing software, breakfast is served \(in-person only\), early registration starts.
 
-**9am** Welcome everyone, do a short presentation explaining what we're going to do today and what the schedule looks like. Make sure they know they're awesome - the impostor syndrome is strong and you need to break the ice and ensure them they can do it.
+**9am** Welcome everyone, do a short presentation explaining what we're going to do today and what the schedule looks like. Make sure they know they're awesome - the impostor syndrome is strong and you need to break the ice and reassure them they can do it.
 
 **9.30am** The workshop starts! Teams and coaches should now get to work in groups and follow the [tutorial](../../tutorial.md).