No-BS Boundaries for Better Performance
Keynotes, workshops, and coaching programs so your organization has the boundaries, communication, and leadership tools to thrive.
Look, there’s a problem going on right now. Too many organizations are getting the wrong message about boundaries, and as a result, teams are suffering. Confusion around when (and how!) to say ‘no’ is causing miscommunications that leave your top talent drowning in overcommitment, unclear expectations, and a constant stream of “urgent” requests.
The result?
Burnout, turnover, and your family asking why you always bring resumes to the dinner table.
Yet organizations continue to set boundaries that are more fluff than function—one that sounded good in theory but fell apart faster than a dollar-store umbrella. That’s a BS Boundary. It’s the kind of boundary that makes you feel like you’re taking control, but really, you’re just dodging the real work.
It’s time to learn No-BS Boundaries.
Saying “no” (the right way) can slash stress, boost morale, and keep folks from collapsing under 80-hour work weeks. And no, it doesn’t mean slacking off—it means setting the kind of boundaries that lead to better communication, stronger teamwork, and top-tier performance.
Are Boundaries Really That Important?
Only if you want your teams to succeed. When teams ignore boundaries, chaos takes the wheel—stress skyrockets, teamwork tanks, and accountability pulls a disappearing act.
My programs teach teams how to:
✅ Avoid “Ostrich Disorder” and face conflict head-on. ✅ Shift the “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” Mentality – no more burnout, last-minute scrambles, or passive-aggressive emails.
✅ Turn off the Workplace Soap Opera – because a drama-free workplace is the secret sauce of high-performing teams.
✅ Stop putting out fires – unless you’re actually a firefighter, in which case, please carry on.
✅ Use the The PEC Method™ to set No-BS boundaries that stick.
The result?
A workplace that runs like a well-oiled machine, keeps top talent happy, and crushes goals—without crushing people.
Organizations go from…
- Low employee satisfaction to happy, loyal teams
- Unprecedented levels of burnout to work-life balance
- High turnover to improved retention
Individuals go from…
- Stressed to renewed energy
- Resentful to grateful and filled with purpose
- Exhausted to energized and excited
Does this sound like a transformation your team needs? Let’s chat about making “No” your new secret weapon for better performance.
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Learn How to Say “NO”
Saying “no” is perfectly acceptable!
I’ve put together a cheat sheet so you can buy yourself some time to think, and then respond with an appropriate (and kind) answer.
Hi! I am Sheryl.
“Yes. Of course. I’d be happy to. It’s no problem at all.”
For most of my life, I took “people-pleasing” to Olympic levels. I put everyone else’s needs above my own… until I hit a metaphorical brick wall.
I couldn’t function. I didn’t want to live. I had no idea what was going on, but I knew something was very, very wrong.
Turned out, I had joined the Burnout Club… and I wasn’t very pleased with the membership.
That’s when I discovered the importance of boundaries… okay, I actually discovered that boundaries were even “a thing.”
Now, I help organizations use No-BS Boundaries for Better Performance. Through a practical and repeatable framework, I show them that “No” is a secret weapon.
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YOU HAD ME AT NO: HOW SETTING HEALTHY BOUNDARIES HELPS BANISH BURNOUT, REPAIR RELATIONSHIPS, AND SAVE YOUR SANITY.
If you’ve ever described yourself as a “people-pleaser” or found yourself overwhelmed and resentful at the amount on your plate, it’s time to learn the magic of healthy boundaries. You Had Me at No will not only teach you how to say “no,” it will give you permission to do so.
YOU HAD ME AT NO: COLOR YOUR WAY TO HEALTHY BOUNDARIES
You Had Me At No: Color Your Way to Healthy Boundaries is an adult coloring book filled with 30 pages of quotes from “You Had Me At No: How Setting Healthy Boundaries Helps Banish Burnout, Repair Relationships, and Save Your Sanity,” set in mandala-style patterned coloring pages. It is a beautiful way to take back control of your life!
Blog
Boundary Bites
How to Fire Clients (Without Ghosting Them)
Conversations can be hard… and sometimes it seems easier to just “ghost” someone rather than be open and honest.
Easier? Maybe. Dangerous? Definitely.
Ghosting can be detrimental to your business now and in the future.
Accepting Other People’s Boundaries: How Not to Be an A.S.S.
How do you become a Boundary Buddy to the people in your life, rather than a Boundary Buster? There’s a simple process to follow to accept and respect other people’s boundaries. Doing so will prevent you from being an A.S.S.
Working Within Your Team’s Means for Better Productivity
When you encourage your employees to set boundaries and support them in doing so, you’ll create a more positive, productive work environment. Read on to learn how.
Blog
Boundary Bites
How to Fire Clients (Without Ghosting Them)
Conversations can be hard… and sometimes it seems easier to just “ghost” someone rather than be open and honest.
Easier? Maybe. Dangerous? Definitely.
Ghosting can be detrimental to your business now and in the future.
Accepting Other People’s Boundaries: How Not to Be an A.S.S.
How do you become a Boundary Buddy to the people in your life, rather than a Boundary Buster? There’s a simple process to follow to accept and respect other people’s boundaries. Doing so will prevent you from being an A.S.S.
Working Within Your Team’s Means for Better Productivity
When you encourage your employees to set boundaries and support them in doing so, you’ll create a more positive, productive work environment. Read on to learn how.
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