The Uncommon Career Podcast: Transformative Career Coaching & Job Search Strategies

56. Mastering Boundaries for Work-Life Balance: Expert Tips from the Boundaries Coach


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Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and lacking work-life balance?

In this episode of the Uncommon Career Podcast, host Patricia Ortega sits down with Mary Brown, the Boundaries Coach, to discuss how to set boundaries at work and achieve a healthier work-life balance. Mary shares practical tips and strategies for saying no gracefully, such as using the "one sentence" method or the "Oreo cookie" approach. She emphasizes the importance of clarifying what you are responsible for and what you are not, and finding intrinsic motivations for your work. If you're ready to take control of your boundaries and create a more balanced life, this episode is a must-listen.

 

We'll talk about:

Setting work boundaries

  • Clarifying responsibilities and boundaries

  • Detaching from people-pleasing tendencies

  • Saying no gracefully

  • Using the Oreo cookie method

     

    About Mary Brown:

    Mary Brown is a business owner, coach, mentor, and boundaries expert. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in helping individuals overcome busyness and people-pleasing by establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries. Based in Colorado, Mary is passionate about empowering individuals to make empowered decisions about their work-life balance. She is the host of the "Let's Talk Boundaries with Mary Brown" podcast and offers a free boundaries quiz on her website, boundariescoach.com. Mary's goal is to help individuals find clarity, set boundaries, and create a more fulfilling and balanced life.

     

    Resources Shared:

    Podcast: Let's Talk Boundaries with Mary Brown

  • Website: boundariescoach.com

  • Assess Your Boundaries: Free Quiz

     

    Connect with me:

    Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/pmortega

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  • Click here to learn about coaching

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