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What if the reason you feel drained isn’t burnout at all but a lack of boundaries that match your ambition?

In this episode of The Aligned Advantage™ with Felecia Etienne, I sit down with boundary expert Sarah Bryer to redefine what it means to protect your energy as a high achiever.

We pull back the curtain on the “people-pleasing tax,” the invisible cost of saying yes when your nervous system is screaming no. Sarah shares language that lands instead of fights, scripts for follow-through when lines get crossed, and the one habit that turns your calendar into a clarity tool instead of a trap.

If you’re tired of running on overdrive and ready to lead from alignment —not exhaustion, this conversation will help you build boundaries that amplify your focus and your freedom.

Here’s what we dive into:

  • The hidden “people-pleasing tax”costing your energy and confidence
  • Practical I-statements that reduce defensiveness and create calm clarity
  • How to set realistic consequences and actually follow through
  • Time blocking as a boundary for deep work and mental white space
  • The link between aligned boundaries, nervous-system regulation, and sustainable success

This isn’t a pep talk about saying no, it’s a blueprint for becoming the kind of leader who protects her peace and her power.

💡 Feeling stuck in the hustle loop?

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🎯 Ready for a personalized breakthrough?

Book your complimentary Reset Like a CEO Call™ a high-impact 30-minute session where we’ll uncover exactly where your clarity, energy, or ownership is leaking and create your personalized Realignment Map to help you lead with alignment and ease.

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Everything shared on Aligned Advantage with Felecia Etienne is designed to educate and empower, not to replace professional, medical, or financial guidance. See the full disclaimer at feleciaetienne.com/disclaimer.

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Chapters

1. Copy of Sarah Bryer PPS GMT20231018-150752_Recording (1) (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to the Aligned Advantage (00:00:40)

3. The Struggle with Setting Boundaries (00:01:11)

4. Meet Sarah Bryer: Boundary Expert (00:01:48)

5. Meet Sarah: The Boundary Expert (00:01:51)

6. Understanding Introversion and Boundaries (00:02:29)

7. Understanding Introversion and Boundaries (00:02:34)

8. The Consequences of Blurred Boundaries (00:04:10)

9. The Importance of Self-Awareness (00:09:57)

10. Effective Communication Techniques (00:14:27)

11. Maintaining and Enforcing Boundaries (00:18:19)

12. Handling Boundary Violations (00:18:53)

13. Boundaries in Professional and Business Life (00:23:40)

14. Setting Professional Boundaries (00:24:20)

15. Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways (00:30:08)

16. Final Thoughts and Aligned Action (00:33:44)

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