Jun 9, 2025 | assertiveness, beliefs, boundaries, communication, people pleasing, personal development, professional development, self leadership, stress
I overcame “Insinuation Anxiety!” What’s that now, Sheryl? Let me back up a bit. When I wrote “You Had Me at No: How Setting Healthy Boundaries Helps Banish Burnout, Repair Relationships, and Save Your Sanity,” I suggested that before you try to set a boundary with...
Apr 30, 2025 | assertiveness, boundary setting, burnout, communication, decision making, Entrepreneurial Skills, mental health, people pleasing, personal development, professional development
Do you feel compelled to say Yes – even when something isn’t quite right for you? What if you could say yes… without overcommitting? Allow me to explain. When I work with coaching clients or teach boundary-setting workshops for teams, I teach them about the Improv...
Apr 21, 2025 | Article Bank, assertiveness, boundaries, communication, Entrepreneurial Skills, happiness at work, mental health, people pleasing, professional development
Have you ever had a customer or client who was so difficult to deal with that you couldn’t work with them? Maybe they were rude or abusive, had unrealistic expectations, and wanted you to drop everything to work on their projects, never paid you on time, or didn’t pay...
Mar 10, 2025 | assertiveness, boundaries, comfortable, communication, core values, mental health, people pleasing, relationships
Have you ever felt uncomfortable with something someone said or did… but knew they meant absolutely nothing by it? Let’s talk about what I like to call “Sweet Old Man Syndrome.” (This happens with women, too!) Sweet Old Man Syndrome occurs when you interact with...
Sep 24, 2024 | assertiveness, beliefs, boundaries, communication, happiness at work, people pleasing, personal development, professional development
A few years ago, I was brand new to our local speaking organization. As I often do, I joined the board and served to get a feel for the group and add value. I didn’t realize it at the time, but I was about to get one of the greatest boundary lessons of my life. Before...
Aug 19, 2024 | assertiveness, boundary setting, communication, personal development, professional development
I have bad news. You’re not a very good actor. When you are angry with people, resentful of their behavior and their “asks,” they know. They’ll pick up on the fact that you aren’t your normal cheery self, and eventually, they will ask you, “What’s up?” That’s the...
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