The Empowered “No”: Boundary Setting for Leaders
This session is offered as part of Collaborate Consulting’s Grounded Leadership series: workshops that sit at the intersections of professional development and mental health.
Clarity, Courage, and Capacity
In today’s always-on, hyper-connected work culture, many professionals find themselves chronically overextended—saying “yes” too often, sacrificing well-being, and ultimately diminishing the quality of their contributions. The Empowered “No” is a transformative session designed for leaders at every level who are ready to reframe boundaries not as barriers—but as bridges to healthier, more effective leadership.
Co-facilitated by Trystan Reese, a nationally respected leadership consultant with experience across corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors, and Jonathan Boland, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a clinical focus on trauma, resilience, and workplace mental health, this session merges real-world leadership strategies with mental health best practices.
Participants will:
Explore the roots of boundary challenges, including guilt, people-pleasing, and cultural conditioning.
Learn why setting boundaries is an act of clarity and leadership, not resistance or defiance.
Practice tools and scripts for setting limits clearly and kindly—at work and at home.
Develop a personal “capacity compass” to guide decision-making with honesty and integrity.
This workshop is ideal for organizations looking to invest in cutting-edge professional development that strengthens workplace culture, enhances productivity, and supports long-term sustainability. This session will empower employees to be more transparent, more focused, and more effective—making stronger commitments, delivering better outcomes, and fostering mutual respect across teams.
