No Is Sexy
A Business & Life Guide to Saying No
Calling all people pleasers, all the high achievers, all the sacrificing givers, and the overthinking sensitives. How often do you find yourself saying yes, let me just squeeze that into my to do list despite feeling overworked, overextended, and burnt out? This book is about expanding your vocabulary and strategic tactics in the sphere of no.
I wrote and designed THIS book around my greatest career learnings on how to say no — as a recovering yes person.
And now I want to help you say no, too (and have fun while learning it). The book No Is Sexy: A Business & Life Guide to Saying No is about expanding your vocabulary and strategic tactics in the sphere of no to get to more authentic conversations, greater work-life balance, and ultimately your business and life goals.
Foreword Written by DR. JESS HEATON, PHD
“In a world where the lines seem to continuously and exponentially blur between work and life, and overwhelm and burnout are ever present, ’No is Sexy’ provides a refreshing look on what it means to establish and maintain one’s boundaries. It also honors the discrepancies different groups experience when the opportunities to say no present themselves, and adds to the conversation on workplace inequity.”
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Born of high-demand environments
The concept for the book was born out of a high-demand environment at a management consulting firm in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The firm had more projects than people. Days were filled with back-to-back video calls. Teams were facing high burnout, low retention, and low morale. It sparked a conversation around how to say no while also maintaining relationships, finding fulfillment, and creating balance.
A response to a demanding world
Our world today is overwhelmed with a high volume and speed of information, communication, offers, messages, and demands. Saying yes to everything is a recipe for values misalignment, disappointment, and burnout. Learning to say no effectively is an essential skill for every person, in both business and in life. And no can be an essential part of getting to yes.
15+ years of insights
This book is a compilation of learnings over more than 15 years of working in high-demand, high-stakes, and high-stress consulting environments. My hope is that this book helps others express self-respect and healthy boundaries in a way that is empowering and confidence-boosting, to attract dreams and aspirations in business and life. May no help you design a career and life you want to say yes to.
HAYLEY CARROLL,
Carbon Estimating Leader
“People today are naturally inclined to say yes, even in situations where our gut tells us to say no. ‘No Is Sexy' is a valuable tool for anyone who may struggle with people pleasing or boundary setting. It encourages one to stay firm in their desires and honor their values.”
JARED HOMSLEY,
Product Mgmt. Leader
“‘No is Sexy’ is a thought provoking and practical guide for professional and personal growth. It offers a compelling argument that no is just as important (if not more so) than yes on the path to success. This is a must read for those who tend to overcommit, people please, or simply are looking for a fresh perspective.”
JENNA STARKEY,
Certified Fulfillment Coach
“This is a work of art! It felt like having my hand held by a dear friend. People are going to love this book.”
MEGAN GALLAWAY,
Mgmt. Consulting Leader
“A beautiful reminder of how boundaries can set us free.”
NANCY MATANIC,
PMP Project Mgmt. Leader
“A thoughtful and unique perspective on how to manage the very delicate balance of maintaining your mental wellness while continuing to advance professionally.”
