This is one of the hardest things for people to say and it’s something that is so simple… These two letters cause a lot of issues for us. That’s right, it’s how to say no.
How can we politely decline and refuse in a way that feels good for us? Having the right strategies and phrases as well as understanding different ways to say no will allow you to feel good, see a lot of positive changes in your life and career and not feel awkward replaying the whole situation in your mind for days after.
In today’s episode, I share how you can say no with confidence and sounding firm without sounding rude.
Learning to say no can create more confidence and self-esteem and free up the time for what is important… whether that is to focus on only key projects or spend more time with your family and friends.
Check out my latest free guide: 40 Ways to Say No as a UX/UI Design and Tech Professional which covers 40 ways to say no as a UX/UI Designer in a way that makes you feel confident, authentic and firm at the same time.
Times to check out:
(01:38) Should I make excuses?
(4:04) Rejection and a polite refusal
(6:07) Why saying no is so incredibly important and what happens if you keep saying yes
(8:12) No, for now…
(11:07) Why we don’t need to say sorry
(13:23) Boundaries – do I really want to do this?
(16:55) A little help from a friend
(19:27) It’s a hard no from me.
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WHO AM I: I’m Gemma Keeling, Founder, and CEO at Fluent Speakers. With a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition from The University of Oxford, and an undergraduate degree in Spanish and Teaching English as a Second Language, I have extensive training and expertise in education. I have travelled extensively and worked in many different societies and cultures. I coach digital design and tech professionals to improve their communication skills in English.
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