How to stop saying yes when you mean no, with Lael Stone

Have you ever said yes when your whole body was screaming NO!!? Those small choices add up, leaving us drained, resentful, and out of alignment with our own lives. 

In part 2 of my conversation with Lael Stone - educator and author of book Own Your Story, we unpack the hidden patterns that shape our decisions, the family imprints that hold us back, and the practical shifts that help us step into our power. 

If you’ve ever felt torn between what you should do and what you actually want to do, this conversation will show you how to pause, get curious, and realign. 

You’ll learn: 

• The idea of a “full body yes” and how to use it in daily decisions
• Why family imprints often drive our definition of success (and how they can sabotage us)
• How to flip the question from “how bad could it be?” to “how good could it get?”
• The importance of learning to receive, not just give – and how to build rituals that honour this
• Why most of us listen to fix rather than listen to hear, and how to change that habit
• Simple ways leaders can balance listening with guiding their team
• The first step to emotional intelligence: asking “what’s going on for me right now?” 

Key Quotes 

“If it’s a maybe, it’s a no until it’s a full yes.” 

“Our fundamental need as humans is to be heard, not to be fixed.” 

Connect with Lael Stone on Instagram, LinkedIn and her website, and check out her latest book Own Your Story. 

Listen to Part 1 with Lael Stone here. 

 

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