Join the conversation as Dele talks about creating boundaries in the workplace. Reflecting on her career journey, she shares her struggles with setting boundaries and how it led her to the brink of burnout. She discusses women's unique challenges in corporate settings when establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries.

Dele introduces her favorite tool for setting boundaries and obtaining support from managers and colleagues—the balanced conversation. She shares how she applied balanced conversation to establish boundaries in her life, including adjusting her work schedule and addressing communication outside of work hours.

Stay tuned for more empowering episodes of the "Pivot to Joy" podcast, where we inspire you to create intentional pivots in your life. 

Timestamps

[01:26 ] Setting healthy boundaries at Work

[02:09 ] The impact of undefined boundaries on women and corporate

[03:12 ] How to set the boundaries at work

[05:40 ] The balance conversion as a mum

[06:38 ] The Art of assertive communication

[07:04 ] When Dele first learned about the balance conversation

[13:19 ] The importance of a balance conversation

Notable Quotes

• Undefined boundaries lead to the ambiguity that can sometimes cause more turns than necessary and put us in a state of constant reactivity that moves us closer to burnout.
• Assertive communication allows you to advocate for your needs while considering the other parties' perspectives.

Resources

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How are you modeling and setting healthy boundaries to encourage the open dialogues and flexibility that you need? If you want to share, send an email to dele@delekooleycoaching.com

Feel free to download a copy of the balanced conversation worksheet and write down your preferences so you're prepared to ask thoughtfully for what you need at delekooleycoaching.com/balancedconversationworksheet.