EP 71 | Saying No (When Your Manager or Another Leader Is Asking)

Saying no at work is easier said than done, especially when the person asking is more senior than you. In this episode, Niamh shares practical strategies for pushing back on requests when your plate is already full. Drawing from her own experiences with overcommitment and burnout, she explains why saying yes to everything can actually make you appear unreliable, and offers specific phrases and approaches to help you communicate your capacity clearly and professionally.

Related Resources and Episodes

• EP 41 | How to Say No at Work

• EP 45 | Managing Expectations at Work

• EP 54 | Urgent People vs. Urgent Tasks

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