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Apr 2025
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274. How to Say NO to 23 Common Work Req...

Anna Connelly, Anna Connelly.
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Do you want to feel confident saying no to some of the most common requests by colleagues? Practice out loud on this interactive episode and feel more secure with quick, short sentences to say no in a polite and professional way. A lot of my clients find this hard which is why I wanted to focus on this with you too. Enjoy! Anna

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