Just One Thing: How to Say No

Set better boundaries and protect your energy with Lucy Gower and Jennifer McCanna

About this Event


As a leader, do you:

• Want to be there for your team but feel overwhelmed with too many spinning plates?
• Take on more work than you can realistically manage?
• Say yes when you know deep inside that for the wellbeing of you and your team you’d rather be saying no.

Saying no can feel tough - whether it’s to a boss, a colleague who needs help, or an important opportunity. But constantly saying yes leaves you (and your team) exhausted, frazzled, and unmotivated.

If you want to set better boundaries and protect your energy, say YES to attending Just One Thing on Wednesday, 24 September.

At this event, you’ll:

• Explore what’s stopping you from saying no.
• Learn why we say yes when we shouldn’t.
• Discover practical tools to assert boundaries and say no confidently and with integrity.

You’ll leave with:

✅ Clear insights into why saying no is so flipping hard.

✅ Actionable tips to set boundaries effectively - tools you can use immediately.

✅ Renewed energy from connecting with other leaders facing similar challenges.

What past guests say:
“Loved it - the perfect blend of learning and fun - thank you!”
“You had everyone at ease and made networking so easy and actually enjoyable.”
“I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed last night. You and Lucy put on an awesome inclusive, welcoming, informative event.”

Enjoy a mix of learning, networking, and connecting with other professionals over a drink and a bite to eat. Don’t miss out—book your spot today!

The details:

Where? Torchbox, Third Floor, 15 Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5AP

When? 6-8pm on Wednesday 24 September

How much? £25 (refreshments included) | Limited to 50 guests

The venue is in central Bristol.

Please let us know of any dietary requirements and/or accessibility needs at checkout.

Meet your hosts:

Jennifer McCanna is the director and founder at McCanna Coaching. As an experienced leadership and team coach she has worked with clients across sectors, and across the globe, since 2011 helping them navigate challenge, build productive work relationships and have an impact at work.

Accredited with the International Coaching federation (ICF), Jennifer also designs and facilitates leadership development programmes, team away days and one off workshops focusing on strengthening relationships, resilience and wellbeing and navigating the ups and downs of life as a leader.

When not working with clients in organisations such as Sheffield City Council, Oxfam and Pancreatic Cancer UK, she’s busy being a dance and football mum, and likes a wellbeing swim in Redmires Reservoir (though not at this time of year.)

You can find Jennifer

or on email at

Lucy Gower is director and founder at Lucidity and founder of The Lucidity Network. She is a coach, trainer and facilitator specialising in giving people the confidence and tools to think creatively, develop ideas and take action to be more effective at work.

She is bestselling author of The Innovation Workout and a global speaker on innovation. Lucy is passionate about helping people unlock their creativity and get the important work done. She enjoys working on projects with the potential to make a positive impact on the world.

When she isn’t busy working, Lucy can be found roaming the beaches and countryside of Devon and Cornwall with her dog Gary.

You can find Lucy and The Lucidity Network .

or drop her a line at

Agenda


🕑: 06:00 PM
Arrive, drinks, snacks and hellos.

🕑: 06:15 PM
Welcome from Jen and Lucy.

🕑: 06:30 PM
Reflect on how to say ‘no’ and set better boundaries, presented by Lucy & Jen.

🕑: 07:30 PM
Make connections, have interesting conversations and enjoy yourself.

🕑: 08:00 PM
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