S2 Ep 01: Festive Special – Why Do We Say Yes When We Mean No?

Ever found yourself agreeing to things, festive gatherings, extra work, even another helping of trifle when every fibre of your being is shouting “No!”? Join host Jennifer McCanna for the Season Two opener of My Emotional Work Life, a festive special exploring why we struggle to say no, especially during times of heightened expectations and family traditions.Jen draws on her expertise as a leadership coach and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) practitioner to break down the beliefs and cultural conditioning that drive our reflex to please others at the expense of our own wellbeing. She considers workplace and family scenarios, explains why saying yes too often leads to resentment and offers practical strategies for setting compassionate boundaries in and outside of work.If you want this holiday season to feel less overwhelming and more meaningful, this episode is for you.Here are the Highlights:Introduction: Welcome to Season Two and the festive pinch point for boundariesThe universal struggle of saying yes when we mean no (at home and at work)How beliefs and upbringing shape our boundaries especially for womenRecognising the consequences: resentment, stress, and masking resource problemsHow to shift unhelpful beliefs using Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)The five types of energy and how holiday periods drain or restore usTips for maintaining your energy and honouring your boundaries this festive seasonValuing your time (and why it helps others)What to expect in Season Two.Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tap to Support YouJen says: "If you find yourself saying yes when you want to say no, check out the EFT video in the show notes. In just a few minutes, you can tap along and start shifting those automatic responses and unhelpful beliefs that make it hard to set boundaries."Watch a short EFT (tapping) video here for a welcome moment of pause and to start to give yourself permission to no, if you want to https://vimeo.com/1140014774?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ciA note from Jennifer and McCanna Coaching Ltd: I invite you to tap along to the videos alongside these episodes whilst taking full responsibility for your health and wellbeing. EFT is a fantastic self help tool with ever growing credibility due to positive results from scientific studies. It is not a substitution for seeking professional advice. If you are concerned about your physical or mental health please consult a qualified medical professional. If you would prefer to explore EFT with a qualified practitioner, get in touch and I’ll share some options.Meet your host Jennifer McCanna:Jennifer McCanna has been coaching leaders in organisations around the world since 2011. From the UN Refugee Agency to HSBC, government departments to national and local charities, she specialises in supporting clients to work through the often messy, emotional challenges of leadership so they feel calm, energised and able to have a real impact in the world. If you’ve experienced a challenging relationship, restructure or other difficult period in your working life, and as a result your self-belief has taken a hit, Jennifer’s blend of pure coaching, emotional freedom technique and Resilience Dynamic® approaches will help you process the emotional fallout, as well as equipping you with tools to stay energised and effective as a leader. When she’s not recording podcasts she’s busy working with leaders 1-1, or as part of their leadership team, and designing and delivering leadership development programmes for leaders at all levels.Connect with Jennifer:Download free resources from Jen at Resources and Insights | Jen McCanna Explore more about Jen and her coaching services here Effective, Trusted Leadership Coaching | Jen McCannaFollow her on LinkedIn here Jennifer McCanna PCC | LinkedInAnd on Instagram here Jen McCanna ⚡️Leadership Coach ⚡️EFT (@jen_the_leadership_coach) • Instagram photos and videosDon’t forget to follow this podcast so you don’t miss an episode.