The Requests Never End (But Your Energy Will)
Ever feel like the demands for your time and energy are never-ending? You’re right! They are.
As your faculty colleague with over a decade of experience, I worked too many nights and weekends trying to keep up before I realized……I had to say no to some things if I wanted reappointment, tenure, and promotion.
What My Research Revealed Will Free You
Every early career faculty member worries, “If I say no, it’ll hurt my tenure case.”
This isn’t true!
My research shows that insufficient publication record is what usually sinks tenure dreams – not saying no to that committee or extra task.
In fact, strategic “nos” are what create space for the work that actually matters for your career.
This Practical Training + Toolkit Will Transform How You Handle Requests
In just one hour of focused training plus practical resources, you’ll learn:
- When to say no without:
- Burning bridges
- Getting entangled in power struggles
- Jeopardizing your chances for reappointment, tenure, and promotion
- Practiceal strategies to:
- Stop the automatic “yes” reflex
- Evaluate requests strategically
- Craft responses that protect relationships
- Set boundaries that stick
What Makes This Different: Tools You Can Use TODAY
This isn’t just theoretical advice. You’ll get:
✅ Strategic Decision Framework – A visual flowchart to evaluate any request
✅ “No” Response Templates – Customizable scripts for every academic situation
✅ “No” Tracking Challenge – Build your “no” muscles with our 10-no challenge (with a coffee reward!)
✅ Guided Implementation – Reflection exercises to personalize your approach
As You Complete This Training, You’ll:
👍 Have strategies you can use for the very next request that comes in
👍 Be able to send that “no” in minutes by tweaking my templates
👍 Have a clear framework for when to say yes (and when to say no)
👍 Feel confident protecting your most important work
Ready to Say No without Stress?
When you sign up, you’ll get immediate access to:
- One-hour focused training (with ASL, English, and captions)
- Downloadable decision framework and templates
- “No” tracking challenge card
- Implementation worksheets and reflection questions
That’s less than the cost of the therapy session you’ll need if you keep saying yes to everything!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I access this training?
The training is hosted in a course platform. When you sign up, you’ll get immediate access.
How long do I have access to the training?
You’ll have ongoing access to the training and all future updates. Watch it when you need it, as many times as you need it.
Is this just about saying no to everything?
Not at all! This training helps you evaluate requests strategically so you can say yes to what truly matters and no to what doesn’t. It’s about making confident choices that support your success.
I’m already overwhelmed – how much time will this take?
The core training is about an hour – broken into bite sized chunks. Watch it in sections and implement with any new request that comes your way.
What if my institution expects high service commitments?
The training addresses this common concern directly. You’ll learn how to balance institutional expectations with your career priorities and how to choose service commitments strategically.
I have another question…
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