Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait

I Didn't Realise How Much I Was Tolerating... Until I Started Setting Boundaries

Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait

Show Notes

How many times have you stayed quiet to keep the peace?

Maybe you've laughed something off. Bitten your tongue. Ignored a comment that didn't sit right. Or convinced yourself it wasn't worth saying anything because speaking up felt more uncomfortable than staying silent.

In this coaching episode, I explore the hidden ways we tolerate behaviour that doesn't align with our values, and why so many women find themselves shrinking in certain situations, even when they know something doesn't feel right.

This isn't really about confidence. It's about boundaries.

It's about trusting your instincts, recognising what you've been accepting for far too long, and deciding what you will no longer tolerate.

If you've ever left a conversation wishing you'd said something, this episode is for you. It might just change the way you show up in the room.

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