187: The Politics of Boundaries - Mel Kettle
Episode description
Boundaries are a relatively new concept in modern life – and in reality, mean saying ‘no’ to people, opportunities or distractions that present themselves. It can be hard at first for many of us who are people pleasers or don’t like conflict but can also be empowering and life-changing for us when done with a degree of tact and affirmation.
My guest today is here to discuss this concept in more depth.
Mel Kettle is an internationally recognized expert at ‘fully connected’ leadership and communication. Mel is a trusted mentor to executives and leaders and a highly sought-after speaker and trainer. Her clients include leaders, teams and organisations that want to achieve real connection and sustained engagement.
After surviving the debilitating effects of work-related loneliness, stress, and burnout in her late 20s, Mel believes self-leadership is essential for creating real connection and sustained engagement. Mel has twice (2022 and 2023) been recognised by leadersHum as one of the Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership, one of only seven Australians on the list. She is the author of two books, the best-selling Fully Connectedand The Social Association.
Based in Queensland on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, she loves her work, her husband and life in general.
We discuss:
1. Do you each recall what you wanted to do for a job when you grew up? So how did your early career take shape?
2. How do you define boundaries and what that means for us in practice?
3. Why is setting boundaries both hard and important for our wellbeing and even our long term success?
4. Setting healthy boundaries requires some serious self-awareness. How do we achieve that if we are not even aware we need boundaries?
5. What is the best way to set boundaries at work and in our personal relationships?
6. Takeaway: What is your final takeaway message for us on The Politics of Boundaries?
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