Saying no is simple in theory, but in real life it can feel loaded with guilt, obligation, and pressure to keep everyone else happy. In this episode, I talk with visionary coach and consultant Helene Rennervik about how to say no with grace, honor your limits, and create space for what truly matters.

Helene has more than 30 years of international experience in leadership, coaching, and personal transformation. She shares her journey from high-pressure corporate life in the Middle East, through burnout and reinvention, to teaching women how to release perfectionism and people pleasing without losing their generous hearts.

We talk about:

• Why saying no is an act of self-respect, not selfishness

• How to pause before you automatically say yes

• What it really means to live from your values

• How boundaries create more freedom, energy, and joy

• Listening to your body as your best organizing and decision-making tool

• Why “living in the question” opens up more possibilities and less pressure

Helene also shares her People Pleaser Score App and gives a sneak peek at Helen AI, her new tool that helps women practice the power of no without guilt in everyday situations.

If you are tired of overcommitting, feeling resentful, or putting yourself last, this conversation will help you step into a kinder, stronger version of yourself.