How to Say No at Work
Setting Boundaries for Success
Knowing when and how to decline at work is crucial for managing workload and avoiding overwhelm.
This session with Niamh Moynihan gives your team the skills to decline confidently and manage expectations effectively.
The Challenge of Saying No
Difficulty declining can lead to stress, overcommitment, and burnout. This session addresses the reasons why it's hard to decline requests at work and provides strategies to overcome those challenges.
The Solution: How to Say No at Work
The 'How to Say No at Work' session offers practical techniques to assess requests, communicate clearly, and set healthy boundaries to protect time and energy.
Benefits for Your Organisation
Investing in the 'How to Say No at Work' session will help your team to:
- Improve time management and productivity.
- Reduce employee stress and burnout.
- Enhance communication and collaboration.
- Create a more balanced and sustainable workload.
Key Topics Covered
In this session, participants will explore:
- What to consider before accepting or declining a request.
- How to decline confidently and respectfully.
- Strategies for managing expectations when accepting.
Session Format and Highlights
This interactive session is designed to provide actionable strategies and includes:
- Clarifying questions to assess requests.
- Practical techniques for setting boundaries.
- Live Q&A with Niamh Moynihan.

About the Facilitator
Niamh Moynihan is a productivity expert with over 15 years of experience in the IT and Software Development sector. Throughout her career, Niamh has led high-impact projects focused on data-driven decision-making, service delivery improvements, and revenue growth, excelling as a senior individual contributor and manager.
She founded Better Workday to help people learn new ways to manage their time, energy, attention and relationships so they can succeed without sacrificing their wellbeing.
Niamh's personal experience with burnout early in her career fuels her passion for empowering others to find joy and meaning in their work. She is committed to providing simple, actionable steps that enable individuals and teams to achieve success with greater ease and well-being.
Niamh is the creator of The Better Workday Framework and host of The Better Workday Podcast.
Help Your Team Set Boundaries
Ready to give your team the skills to decline effectively and create a healthier work environment? Contact us today to discuss your needs.
