Why do people say yes or pull away even when the choice seems logical? Explore how trust, safety, autonomy, and the freedom to say no shape meaningful decisions. Key Takeaways: Decisions are shaped by trust, safety, desire, fear, and past experience—not logic alone. Uncertainty can feel like danger, but discomfort does not always mean something is unsafe. Clear agreements make expectations mutual; boundaries clarify what you are and are not available for. A meaningful yes requires the genuine freedom to say no. Your responsibility is to create the conditions for a choice—not to control someone else’s decision. “Trust, safety, desire, belonging, fear, uncertainty, our past experiences, our nervous system-all of these things contribute to saying a yes or saying a no.” “A meaningful yes requires the ability to say no.” “Your job, remember, isn't to force the yes. Your job is to create the conditions where the right people can genuinely choose it.” - Maryanne Dersch Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence 1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit Leaders Want to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + Training I work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + Trainings Your board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results. Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.com Connect with Maryanne about her coaching programs: https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference: https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker
Why do people say yes or pull away even when the choice seems logical? Explore how trust, safety, autonomy, and the freedom to say no shape meaningful decisions.
Key Takeaways:
“Trust, safety, desire, belonging, fear, uncertainty, our past experiences, our nervous system-all of these things contribute to saying a yes or saying a no.”
“A meaningful yes requires the ability to say no.”
“Your job, remember, isn't to force the yes. Your job is to create the conditions where the right people can genuinely choose it.”
- Maryanne Dersch