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Feeling Undervalued by Clients? How to Set Boundaries and Reclaim Your Confidence {Ep. 91}

from Managing Client Disputes for Service Providers | Fixing Burnout, Scope Creep, Contract Issues · host Sheila M. Wilkinson, LMSW, Esq.

Do you feel like your clients don't value you or your experience? In this episode, I discuss how to handle situations where you don't feel valued by your clients.  We talk about the importance of over-communicating, and why it's often our responsibility to educate clients on how to value us. We'll look at the significance of communicating boundaries and expectations, and I'll give you some actionable steps to improve client relationships as I share a personal story to illustrate these points and offer strategies for having tough conversations with clients.  Remember, it's about learning, growing, and ensuring that your value is recognized. Dive in and make sure you're not stepping back, but stepping up to be heard. 01:16 Understanding Client Value Perception 04:25 Communicating Your Worth 05:54 Setting Boundaries and Expectations 08:42 Handling Difficult Conversations 12:52 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Resources Schedule a Roadmap to Freedom™ Strategy Session Which client-pleasing pattern is holding you back? Take the Quiz! Episode 4: Managing Expectations (The ones you have of others) Free Interactive Guide: "12 Simple Tweaks to a Clearer Client Contract" >>>  Hi! I'm Sheila, your guide to a Joyful and Thriving™ life! I have lots of titles: attorney, social worker, coach, consultant, keynote speaker, educator. And while I'm proud of those titles, I am a human first and a title second – just like you. I want to help you reset expectations, set boundaries, and make aligned decisions, so you can streamline and focus your energy on the people, projects, and pay that actually matter to you.  Instagram: @sheilamwilkinson | LinkedIn Rate this podcast/episode on Apple Podcasts, or leave feedback here, and be sure to leave me a voice note with a question for me to answer in a future episode!

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