How to say no at work?

Saying no at work feels risky but saying yes to everything can cost you your health, your growth, and your peace of mind. In this episode of Workwise with Naukri, Babita Baruah, CEO of VML India, shares how to say no at work without hurting your career or your reputation.With over 25 years of experience working with brands like Coca-Cola and Ford, Babita walks us through real workplace scenarios from last-minute requests to vacation interruptions and shows exactly how to respond with confidence, clarity, and professionalism.What you'll learn in this episode:How to say no to your boss without damaging your relationshipThe right way to handle last-minute and after-hours work requests How to spot early signs of overcommitment before burnout sets in Why people-pleasers struggle to say no and how to break the pattern How to say no during performance review season without hurting your appraisal The 3-step framework to say no confidently: Assess, Be Confident, Stay With Your Decision When saying yes is actually the smarter career move