The Power Skills Project

Today, Adam and James discuss the perils of saying yes too much. As you look to progress at work, you might feel that taking on as much as (and more than) you can handle is a smart idea. Or you might just be a people pleaser who really struggles to say no. But doing that brings a host of problems connected to wellbeing, burnout, performance and communication.

Show Notes

"I realized that what might be important to one person was not a priority to me. That no one else would create the structure to my day, or figure out my priorities, but me." (Deb Knobelman)

In this episode, Adam and James discuss the perils of saying yes too much. Jim Carrey might have us believe that saying yes to everything is exciting, but it's not. It leads to untold pressure, stress, and substandard delivery. It also means you literally might not have the capacity to focus on what's really important at work, and it can hurt your aspirations.

So, during this podcast Adam and James cover:
  • Taking your time
  • Knowing your boundaries
  • Using 'I don't' instead of 'I can't'
  • Listening to your gut and
  • Offering alternative solutions
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References from the pod
Saying 'No', Grammarly
The Way to Wellbeing, Tracy Douthwaite
No One Will Protect Your Time For You, Deb Knobelman


What is The Power Skills Project?

The Power Skills Project is a free podcast from Assemble You (https://assembleyou.com).

You may not have heard the term Power Skills before, but you’ve probably heard of soft skills.

We think Power Skills better acknowledges the importance and impact of things like leadership, resilience, productivity, and communication. The transferable superpowers that are some of the most valuable skills you can develop.

We’re all works in progress, and we want to improve ourselves and share our improvements with you - that’s why we chose to call this the Power Skills Project.

Every week, we discuss essential skills like active listening, motivating people, confidence, curiosity or dealing with change. We interview experts and practitioners across a myriad of industries and share their stories and learn from their experiences.

We'd love for you to drop by and listen in!