52 min

47. Scripts and Strategies for Boundaries and Negotiation for WOC Leaders with Accion Opportunity Fund WOC and Allies: Business and Career Realtalk

    • Self-Improvement

Do you struggle to find the right words when you need to say “no,” enforce a boundary, give feedback, or navigate other difficult conversations? Listen up because this episode is for you! 


Brittney Richardson and I sat down to have a conscious conversation about boundaries and negotiation as WOC leaders. In this episode, you’ll hear us talk about saying no, asking for help, setting boundaries, and giving and receiving feedback. 


I also share scripts that you can use in specific circumstances, so if you’ve been putting off a difficult conversation because you don’t know what to say, there might be a script that you can use in this episode! 


Brittney Richardson is a nonprofit professional with over 10 years of experience in building communities both in person and online. As a passionate advocate for women and people of color, Brittney has dedicated her career to supporting underrepresented communities. 


Topics covered in this episode include:
Why we as women feel guilty when we say “no”How to use the Wheel of Life tool The value of daily reflectionA script to use when you need to say “no”How to set boundaries with your clients 

Tune in to learn how to be a better communicator in your personal and professional life. 


Show notes are always available at elainelou.com/podcast/47.


Resources Mentioned:
Brittney’s LinkedIn
The slides from this episode

Accion Opportunity Fund
Found/LA
The Wheel of Life Worksheet
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Episode 2: How to Put Yourself First Without Feeling Guilty with Nicole Cruz
Episode 6: Charging Your Worth as a WOC and Being an Imperfect Ally with Erica Courdae and India Jackson
Episode 40: Why Difficult Conversations Improve Our Life + Work Relationships with Erica Courdae and India Jackson
Episode 5: Time and Energy Management to Get Your Life Back


Where We Can Connect:
Apply to schedule a call to see if the Color Your Dreams Inner Circle is a good fit for you: https://elainelou.com/innercircle
Schedule a call with me: https://elainelou.com/call
Join my weekly Color Your Dreams Newsletter: http://elainelou.com/join
Follow Along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainelou_
Follow Along on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamelainelou
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaineloucartas

Do you struggle to find the right words when you need to say “no,” enforce a boundary, give feedback, or navigate other difficult conversations? Listen up because this episode is for you! 


Brittney Richardson and I sat down to have a conscious conversation about boundaries and negotiation as WOC leaders. In this episode, you’ll hear us talk about saying no, asking for help, setting boundaries, and giving and receiving feedback. 


I also share scripts that you can use in specific circumstances, so if you’ve been putting off a difficult conversation because you don’t know what to say, there might be a script that you can use in this episode! 


Brittney Richardson is a nonprofit professional with over 10 years of experience in building communities both in person and online. As a passionate advocate for women and people of color, Brittney has dedicated her career to supporting underrepresented communities. 


Topics covered in this episode include:
Why we as women feel guilty when we say “no”How to use the Wheel of Life tool The value of daily reflectionA script to use when you need to say “no”How to set boundaries with your clients 

Tune in to learn how to be a better communicator in your personal and professional life. 


Show notes are always available at elainelou.com/podcast/47.


Resources Mentioned:
Brittney’s LinkedIn
The slides from this episode

Accion Opportunity Fund
Found/LA
The Wheel of Life Worksheet
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Episode 2: How to Put Yourself First Without Feeling Guilty with Nicole Cruz
Episode 6: Charging Your Worth as a WOC and Being an Imperfect Ally with Erica Courdae and India Jackson
Episode 40: Why Difficult Conversations Improve Our Life + Work Relationships with Erica Courdae and India Jackson
Episode 5: Time and Energy Management to Get Your Life Back


Where We Can Connect:
Apply to schedule a call to see if the Color Your Dreams Inner Circle is a good fit for you: https://elainelou.com/innercircle
Schedule a call with me: https://elainelou.com/call
Join my weekly Color Your Dreams Newsletter: http://elainelou.com/join
Follow Along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainelou_
Follow Along on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamelainelou
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaineloucartas

52 min