Are you a people pleaser constantly saying yes to your boss, only to end up completely overwhelmed and on the brink of burnout? Are you struggling to say no to extra projects because you want to make a good impression and look like you have everything together?
In this video, we explore how to set healthy boundaries at work without feeling guilty.
As a CEO, I know first-hand that learning to say no is one of the most vital self-leadership skills you can develop. Constantly saying yes when you don’t have the capacity doesn’t just fill up your diary—it leads to hidden resentment, impacts your well-being, and ultimately causes burnout.
Learn how to have open, honest conversations with your manager about priorities and workloads. Discover why leaders actually prefer this transparency, and how being clear allows you to look after yourself whilst still showing up effectively for your team.
It’s time to stop prioritising everyone else’s demands at the expense of your own health. The more you practice these boundary-setting conversations, the easier it becomes.
Video Timestamps
00:00 – The People Pleaser Dilemma: Why We Struggle to Say No
00:11 – A CEO’s Perspective: The Power of Setting Boundaries
00:24 – Scripts to Use When Your Boss Asks for Too Much
01:23 – Understanding Workload, Priorities, and Manager Expectations
02:10 – The Cost of People Pleasing: Resentment and Burnout
02:39 – How to Have Honest Conversations About Capacity
03:15 – Practising Self-Leadership Without Guilt
