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Benaz Irani - The power of ‘No’: Confessions of a former people pleaser

uxaustralia
April 28, 2022

Benaz Irani - The power of ‘No’: Confessions of a former people pleaser

Like many women, I was wired to believe that if I was helpful, I’d get ahead. We people please so as not to cause conflict, not rock the boat. But when we say 'Yes' to others, we're really saying 'No' - 'No' to our own well-being, self-esteem and perhaps even our careers. What we sometimes fail to realize is that the power of saying 'No' is what makes us stand out - and in a good way!

uxaustralia

April 28, 2022
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