Most of us understand the concept of consent when it comes to bodily autonomy and permission. We know what it means to agree to or decline physical interaction.

But consent has implications in many areas of our lives and businesses, and it can become confusing to consider how a broader definition of consent impacts the actions we take in relationship to each other.

Autumn Witt Boyd joins guest host India Jackson for a discussion of how consent applies to legal agreements and contracts that we make in our businesses and how approaching your agreements through the lens of consent impacts your relationships with your clients for the better.

In this discussion:

• How the cultural conversation about consent has increased and expanded
• Why getting informed consent for your agreements improves your client relationships
• Why it’s key to get consent and set expectations through values-forward community and group agreements 
• How to handle an agreement you didn’t consent to
• Where to begin auditing your contracts and agreements for values and consent

Connect with Our Autumn Witt Boyd: 

• Instagram: @awbfirm
• How to Write Your Own Contract Guide
• Use code PLAY for 20% Off Templates

Ready to dive deeper?

Expanding our concepts of consent is part of the journey of an Imperfect Ally®. If you’re looking for support and community for your journey, Pause on the Play® The Community has resources, conversations, office hours, live Q&As with Erica and India, live workshops, and recordings. 

Members also have evergreen access to the replay of a workshop on consent facilitated by community members Shannon Collins and Stacie Lampkin.

Learn more at  pauseontheplay.com/community

Resources:

Autumn recommends Consent (for Kids!): Boundaries, Respect, and Being in Charge of You, Rachel Brian