Ep 148 - Breaking Free from the Yes Trap

Welcome back to another episode of the Influence and Impact Podcast. Today we're diving into a topic that many of us struggle with: saying yes to things we don't really want to do. As female leaders, we often find ourselves taking on tasks that aren't our responsibility, and it's time to put a stop to it. I’ll be sharing strategies and practical tips to help you reclaim your time and energy by breaking free from the Yes trap.   We will explore the reasons behind our tendency to say yes when we want to say no. Spoiler alert: it often stems from our desire to be liked. We'll also dive into the societal pressure for women to be constantly agreeable and how it impacts our progress in the workplace.    I’ll be sharing strategies to help you break this pattern, including using holding phrases to manage expectations, creating a checklist to decide when to say yes or no, and communicating clearly when declining a request. We also discuss how to navigate non-promotable tasks and the importance of assigning them fairly to avoid overburdening certain individuals.    On a more personal note, I will be sharing my current journey with my son who recently experienced a health scare that led to a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. I'll share the symptoms we noticed, the process of getting a diagnosis, and the importance of raising awareness about this condition.    So, stay tuned for an episode packed with insights and practical advice to empower you to stop saying yes to things you don't really want to do. It's time to take control of your time, energy, and influence.    WORK WITH ME AND MY TEAM We partner with you to: Develop your women leaders and prepare them to advance within the organisation. Build women’s confidence - particularly your early and mid-career level women Empower men and leaders to become allies for gender equity. Exciting news - We are thrilled to introduce a new leadership community that will provide a support system and incredible learning opportunities. This community will include peer coaching calls, monthly leadership training, well-being sessions, and an online space for support and solidarity. Sign up here to be the first to know more. We also offer individuals: Be Bolder, an open four week confidence and assertiveness course - Influence & Impact, an open three month women’s leadership development programme 1:1 coaching Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.  CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn Instagram Website HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Subscribe Share this episode with a friend Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify I would love to hear your feedback on this week’s podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social! Thank you for listening, see you next time!