Negotiate Anything The Problem with Being Too Nice: How to Reclaim Your Voice and Say NO
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May 12, 2025 
Dr. Sunita Sah, a physician turned organizational psychologist, dives into the pitfalls of excessive niceness. She addresses how compliance can undermine self-worth and how societal pressures often trap us in silence. Sunita introduces the concept of 'insinuation anxiety'—the fear of offending others that stops us from asserting our needs. She emphasizes the vital skill of saying no without guilt and explores how reclaiming our voice can foster personal growth and inspire collective change. Tune in for empowering strategies to set boundaries and embrace authenticity.
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Personal Story of Obedient Upbringing
- Dr. Sunita Sah shares her experience growing up as an obedient daughter equating goodness with compliance.
- This socialization made it difficult for her to say no and inspired her research on reclaiming agency.
Redefining Defiance Positively
- Defiance means acting according to your true values despite external pressure.
- It shifts defiance from a negative act to a positive, proactive force.
True Consent Versus Compliance
- True yes and true no differ from compliance; they are informed and value-based.
- Defiance is a learned skill representing authentic living, not just bold confrontation.
