Hands up if you’ve ever found yourself in a situation where you’ve overcommitted and don’t know how you’re going to be able to pull everything off. I know I have.
What do you do when you’ve made a commitment but you know you can’t deliver on it at your best? Life happens! No matter how carefully you plan, sometimes circumstances will change. We’re all human, after all.
Backing out of commitments can be uncomfortable, but sometimes it’s necessary, so let’s talk about the best way to do it when you have to. I’ve learned that when you communicate early and honestly about your situation, people are extremely understanding and even gain respect for your integrity.
We’re talking about when, why, and how to back out of commitments to protect your time and energy while still maintaining good business relationships.
In Today’s Episode We Discuss:
- Accepting that circumstances change
- The importance of protecting your time and energy
- Setting yourself up to be able to show up as your best self
- Why being honest and upfront pays off
- How to be honest with yourself as soon as you start feeling overwhelmed
- Why you need to reach out as soon as possible
- Operating your business with integrity
The next time you find yourself in a jam where you don’t want to disappoint someone but you also know you can’t show up at your best for them, think about how much worse their disappointment will be if you don’t deliver than if you communicate early and honestly.
If you’re looking for someone to support and guide you on your business and leadership journey, book a call with me to find out if I could be the right coach for you. I’d love to learn more about your business and how I can help you take your next steps.
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