This month’s coaching conversation explores how hard it can be to say ‘no’ sometimes. Together, Tom and his client come up with four strategies for setting better boundaries.This month’s coaching conversation explores how hard it can be to say ‘no’ sometimes. Together, Tom and his client come up with four strategies for setting better boundaries.

Tom mentions three books that will help you speak up and set boundaries: 

Crucial Conversations
https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Talking-Stakes-Second/dp/0071771328/

The Four Agreements
https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Toltec-Wisdom-Collection/dp/1878424580/

Leadership and Self-Deception
https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Self-Deception-Getting-Out-Box/dp/1523097809/

If you want to receive a zip file with Executive Coaching Tips related to assertiveness, reach out to Tom at: [email protected]

This Tip is in four categories in the archive:
Developing New Behaviors
Personal Growth & Self-Development
Self-Talk
For Women

Lots to browse through!

Five related Coaching Tips you can listen to are

Act “As If”
The Executive Impostor
The Many Parts of You
Taming the Wild Child
Self-Awareness & Self-Management

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From everyone at “The Look & Sound of Leadership,” thanks!

See you next month!