In this episode, Jeannette talks about how important it is to learn when to say no. Using a simple analogy, she demonstrates what happens to your life when you don’t know how to say no, often enough. As well as explaining how to break the destructive habit of saying yes too much.
If you are feeling overwhelmed and are experiencing too much external pressure to do too many things for others, this podcast is for you. Use Jeannettes’ five steps to finally free yourself of following other people´s agenda and do so in a way that does not isolate others.
Listen to your gut - if it feels wrong it probably is2. Check whether this is serving your purpose helping you achieve your goals3. Have the conversation even if it feels awkward4. Be ruthless with your diary and de-clutter5. Give yourself a pat on the back for being brave
KEY TAKEAWAYS
It is human nature to want to be liked and to help others, so saying no is not easy.
Saying yes, when you should be saying no, can lead to feelings of resentment.
Not saying no when necessary will end up with you over-committing and not getting the things you need to do, done.
5 great reasons for being able to say no - puts you in control, stops you being overwhelmed or resentful, enables you to get things done and builds your confidence
You can say no to people without offending them
Here are 5 actions you can take to help you identify when to say no, (outlined in the podcast), and why it’s important to be able to say no:
BEST MOMENTS
‘If you always say yes, you will feel like everyone else is running your agenda for you,’
‘You've got to make sure that your life has space in it for the important things for you and what you're trying to achieve. ´
´Say no but do it in an elegant and kind way.’
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Fierce Conversations: Achieving success in work and in life, one conversation at a time - by Susan Scott
ABOUT THE HOST
Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.
Jeannette is a down to earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.
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Podcast Description
Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international business to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day.
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