

Stop Saying Yes to Everything — How Strategic Boundaries Can Save Your Career
12 snips May 6, 2025
Tiffany Rosik, a tech strategy expert and executive coach, shares her insights on the dangers of always saying yes and how it derails your career. She emphasizes the importance of setting strategic boundaries and empowers listeners to break free from the people-pleaser trap. Tiffany provides practical strategies for pausing in high-pressure situations and reframing your identity at work. She discusses the art of bold negotiation and how a proactive approach can align responsibilities with long-term goals, all while maintaining professional relationships.
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Saying No Is Not Being Difficult
- Saying no at work doesn't make you a bad employee if done correctly.
- How you say no matters more than just the act of saying no.
Shape How You Are Seen
- Define how you want to be seen in your career before setting boundaries.
- Saying yes to everything leads to being a pushover and taken for granted.
Prepare Then Question First
- Prepare your vision and desired outcome before negotiation.
- Ask questions first and assess options before committing to anything.