In this episode, I’m joined by Emma Saccomani to talk about boundaries, people pleasing and the difference between genuinely empowering someone and quietly enabling them.
Emma shares why boundaries aren’t simply about saying no, and why they can become too rigid just as easily as they can become too loose.
We explore guilt, difficult conversations, self-awareness, capacity and the urge to rescue people when things get uncomfortable. We also look at how clearer boundaries can actually create more trust, autonomy and growth, both at work and in our personal lives.
Highlights:
(03:58) – Why boundaries need nuance rather than an all-or-nothing approach
(11:25) – The important difference between empowering someone and taking over for them
(18:47) – Why boundaries can create freedom rather than simply shutting things down
(28:40) – How capacity and self-care become boundaries when life gets busy
(32:02) – Why feeling guilty doesn’t mean you’ve made the wrong decision
(37:01) – How to prepare for a clear, constructive boundaries conversation
Connect with Emma:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmasaccomani/
https://emmasaccomani.com/
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068585323
