Episode 125: Sheryl Green & Her Book, You Had Me At No: How Setting Healthy Boundaries Helps Banish Burnout, Repair Relationships, and Save Your Sanity
ABOUT SHERYL
Sheryl Green has taken “people-pleasing” to Olympic levels. For decades, she put everyone else’s needs above her own… until she hit a metaphorical brick wall. After committing to one too many responsibilities, Sheryl discovered the importance of boundaries… okay, she actually discovered that boundaries were even “a thing.” Now, she is the “How to Say No” Expert, working with individuals and organizations to establish healthy boundaries to improve relationships, communication, and well-being. Sheryl has a Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology and is the author of seven books, including, “You Had Me at ‘No’: How Setting Healthy Boundaries Helps Banish Burnout, Repair Relationships, and Save Your Sanity.” Learn more at www.SherylGreenSpeaks.com.
CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS
• “When we do get better at setting our own boundaries and we do create healthy boundaries in our lives, we actually empower those around us to do it as well. And we’re better at accepting other people’s boundaries.”
• The power and fear of thoughts – “Oh my God, I have three hours stuck with my own thoughts.”
• The record that plays in the background of our life.
• Feeling Icky.
• What you get to do differently.
• A happy-go-lucky goth?
• The pilgrimage to make as an ultimate animal lover.
• How others benefit from your story of resilience.
• “I don’t ever want anybody to be facing oncoming headlights.”
• A perfect upbringing for schizophrenia?
• “…the funniest people out there are the ones that have gone through some dark shit.”
• The power of protective mechanisms.
• The source of empathy in others.
• “‘No!’ is not a complete sentence.”
• The word used to be “priority” (singular).
The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Sheryl is, How are you taking care of yourself and setting boundaries before it’s too late for you, your peace of mind, and health?
FIND SHERYL
• Website: http://www.sherylgreenspeaks.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherylgreen/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youhadmeatno
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherylgreenspeaks/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sherylgreenspeaks
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CHAPTERS
00:00 – The Book Leads Podcast – Sheryl Green
00:50 – Introduction & Bio
01:39 – Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?
02:53 – Sheryl’s thoughts on men’s need for boundaries.
09:12 – Sheryl talks about her Coaching work.
16:41 – How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?
26:07 – Sheryl on why she was drawn to forensic psychology.
32:54 – How does the work you’re doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?
35:54 – Sheryl on an appreciation for her traumatic experiences to date.
39:32 – Sense of humor as a coping mechanism.
46:03 – What do you consider your super power?
50:47 – What does leadership mean to you?
51:55 – Can you introduce us to the book we’re discussing?
58:10 – Can you provide a general overview of the book?
01:00:36 – A breakdown of the chapters in the book.
01:03:07 – Sheryl’s take on the idea that “The word ‘No’ is not a full sentence.”
01:10:03 – More on the chapters in the book.
01:12:21 – What’s changed in you in the process of writing this book?
01:15:14 – What’s next for your writing?
01:16:44 – What book has inspired you?
01:18:09 – What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)
This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I’d love for you to join me and see what you take away from theseconversations.
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