Ep. 35 - Setting Boundaries That Stick with Sam Kennedy Christian

Episode Summary

In this episode, Hannah talks with executive coach, facilitator, and mom of two, Sam, about how to recognize, set, and hold boundaries in both work and home life. Sam shares a thoughtful and approachable framework for identifying where boundaries already exist and where they might need reinforcement. They discuss how parenting can strengthen your skills in communication and leadership, and how tools like calendar blocks can help make boundary-setting easier and more sustainable.

Key Takeaways

• You already have boundaries—they might just need adjusting
• Resentment is often a sign that a boundary is being crossed
• Identify where you're already successful with boundaries and apply those strategies elsewhere
• Skills developed through parenting, like clear communication and prioritization, translate to the workplace
• Boundaries need to be clearly communicated to be effective
• Tools like calendar blocking and transition time can support your boundaries
• It's okay to flex boundaries, but if you're constantly overriding them, it's time to reevaluate

Quotes

• "You’ve got boundaries—they just might be too porous or not working for you"
• "A signal that your boundaries aren’t working is resentment"
• "If you can hold a boundary with your toddler, you can hold one with a colleague"
• "Make it the obvious choice to hold your boundary. That’s not cheating—it’s being smart"
• "When you hold a boundary, it’s not a surprise. You’ve communicated it in advance"

Resources Mentioned

• Sam's coaching solutions: https://www.thefloat.space/
• Calendar blocking and buffer time
• Exercises to identify resentment as a signal
• Coaching strategies for carrying parenting strengths into the workplace

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