Someone pushes back, piles on, or puts you on the spot. These short videos give you the words to use in the moment. Watch one, then try it this week.
In meetings
Best Responses #25
When someone criticizes you in a meeting, and they are right
Keep your confidence. Don't get defensive. Keep the meeting on track, and table the conversation for a one-on-one later.
Best Responses #23
When someone says something condescending in a meeting
What to say so you stay calm, keep your credibility and don't let it slide.
Read: How to Set Boundaries When You're the One Everyone Relies On
Best Responses #24
"Why did you do that?"
The word why can turn a simple question into an accusation. It's not just your tone. It's the words you use. Here is how to change your response.
Watch · 34 seconds
When a hand goes up and you don't have the answer
What to say so you stay credible and buy yourself time to get it right.
Watch · 34 seconds
When someone repeats your idea and gets the credit
What to say in the moment, calmly and without making it awkward, so your work stays yours.
Read: How to Set Boundaries When You're the One Everyone Relies On
Boundaries and saying no
What to Say #2
"Can I pick your brain?"
When someone asks to pick your brain once again, here is how to set a boundary so it doesn't turn into another hour of your time.
Read: How to Set Boundaries When You're the One Everyone Relies On
Best Responses #26
How to say no without shutting the other person down
You do not have to choose between yes and a flat no. Say, "Yes, I can do that. What do I take off my list?" It turns your no into a visible trade.
Watch · 41 seconds
You're not bad at time management
Sometimes you're carrying a list that was never realistically possible. Question the diagnosis, then learn how to say no to what doesn't belong on it.
Making room
Watch · 32 seconds
Fact vs. story
Write down what actually happened. Then write the story you're telling yourself about it. The gap between the two is where you get stuck, and where you get unstuck.
Watch · 16 seconds
"It's just a busy season"
How long has this season been? A season has an end date. Can you name it?
Watch · 37 seconds
Your phone face down still counts
The people in front of you can tell. Make room for presence, not just less screen time.
Watch · 17 seconds
Outgrowing something is not a failure
Outgrowing a job, a role or a routine is information. If something that used to fit no longer does, it may be time to make room for what's next.
New videos post first on Instagram at @make_room_for_it. For word-for-word scripts you can keep, get the free Say No Scripts.
