Nov 07 2023 32 mins
How to Say "No" and Set Boundaries in the Workplace with Jenn Glabicky of DCN:
Boundaries.
It can be hard to set them as a people pleaser, especially when you’re secretly crippled with the fear of letting others down.
But you know what’s worse than letting other people down?
Experiencing the stress and overwhelm that comes with letting yourself down.
Learning how to say “no” with warmth is a superpower that helps us protect our time, energy and resources so we can give it to the people and opportunities that matter the most.
In this episode, Jenn Glabicky from DCN, teaches us how to be approachable, warm and inviting even when we say “no”.
Without further wait, let’s get into it.
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
- [1:16] - Who is Jenn Glabicky?
- [2:05] - Jenn’s journey as a recovering people pleaser
- [6:23] - How to set boundaries early in your career
- [20:20] - The art of being a leader that inspires openness
- [26:44] - Transformative experiences that shaped Jenn's current communication style
- [30:17] - An influential communicator Jenn looks up to today
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- [10:43] - “By actually setting boundaries with other people, it will tell a positive story about who you are versus just saying yes.” - Jenn Glabicky
- [27:13] - “I’ve always been brought up with the golden rule: treat others the way I would hope to be treated.” - Jenn Glabicky
USEFUL RESOURCES & LINKS:
Fidel API website: https://fidelapi.com/
Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jglabicky
Ravi Rajani’s Website & Podcast: https://www.theravirajani.com/podcast
Connect with Ravi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravirajani/
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
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