Are you drowning in commitments at work because you can't say no? You're not alone. In this week's episode of Career Espresso, discover why saying 'no' might be the career superpower you never knew you needed.

Drawing from 25 years of leadership experience and executive coaching, your host Amanda reveals why the most successful women aren't the ones saying yes to everything – they're the ones mastering the art of the strategic no. Learn how one coaching client discovered that 70% of her quick favours were taking triple the expected time, while half weren't even aligned with her career goals.

We'll be covering -

➡️ Why being helpful might be secretly sabotaging your career growth

➡️ The hidden "Yes Traps" that keep high-achieving women stuck

➡️ A practical framework for making strategic decisions about opportunities

➡️ How to say no professionally without burning bridges

➡️ The four currencies you're spending every time you say yes

➡️ A two-week challenge to transform your decision-making

This is a must listen episode if you -

✅ Find yourself overwhelmed with commitments

✅ Struggle to put your own career goals first

✅ Want to advance in your career without burning out

✅ Need practical scripts for saying no professionally

In the words of a recent client "I've said fewer yeses this month, but they're better yeses. And surprisingly, people respect me more for it."

🎯 Bonus: Download our Strategic Yes Filter Template to start making better decisions today.

Don't forget to take a look at this week's pod sheet to support your learning and exploration of the podcast topic

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And if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see covered in future episodes, get in touch at amanda@wearereadytorise.com

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