What if saying “yes” to yourself wasn’t selfish – but sacred?
In this powerful and personal video, I unpack what it really means to lead without losing yourself. Inspired by the bold examples of Shonda Rhimes’ “Year of Yes,” and Jeannette Reye’s “Summer of Si'”, I explore how high-performing Women of Color in leadership can make more aligned decisions without guilt, pressure, or people-pleasing.
Because let’s be honest:
Too often, we say yes out of fear.
- Out of habit.
- Out of obligation.
- Out of survival.
But what if your “yes” came from a place of clarity and courage instead?
In this video, I share:
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Why not every “yes” is rooted in liberation—and how to tell the difference
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The quiet ways we limit ourselves in leadership (even with the best intentions)
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How to make decisions from sovereignty, not self-sacrifice
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A powerful mindset shift to help you honor yourself without apology
This isn’t about saying yes more—it’s about saying yes better.
- Yes to freedom.
- Yes to alignment.
- Yes to the leader (and woman) you’re becoming.
For the woman in leadership who is tired of:
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Shrinking to make others comfortable
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Over-giving to prove she’s enough
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Saying “yes” when she really wants to say “no”
This video is your reminder:
You don’t have to limit yourself to lead well.
You don’t have to choose between your impact and your integrity.
You can lead powerfully and live fully.
Check out the video to reclaim you Yes: Say Yes To You – Leading Without Limiting Yourself
Ready to say yes to YOU?
If you’re navigating burnout, identity shifts, or just feeling disconnected from your leadership self, it’s time to get clear.
Book a POWER HOUR Identity Reclamation Session — a focused 60-minute private coaching session designed to help you reconnect with who you are, what you want, and how you want to lead next.
Let’s reclaim your leadership identity—starting now.
Nicki Sanders, MSW, is committed to career development, professional development, and organizational development. As Founder and CEO of Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting, her mission is simple – to eliminate toxic workplaces by developing skilled, empathetic, and goal-oriented leaders who have the vision, support, and resources to create a culture where business prospers, and employees thrive individually and collectively. Nicki has an extensive background in nonprofit management leading high-functioning, multi-disciplinary teams, volunteer recruitment and retention, and social impact programming. She is a thought leader dedicated to dismantling the outdated, narrow view of social work and an accomplished professor, coach, trainer, and group facilitator who has combined her gift for authentic relationships, Master of Social Work degree, and over 20 years of diverse work experience to create a life and career aligned with her values and purpose. She is a lover of nature, cupcakes, travel, and 80’s hip hop and R&B music.
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