If you've ever ended your workday wondering where the last nine hours went, this episode is for you.

You answered emails. Jumped into meetings. Helped coworkers. Solved problems. Responded to "quick questions." Yet somehow, the work you were actually hired to do is still sitting on your to-do list.

In this episode, Katy and Rebecca explore one of the most important leadership skills ambitious women can develop: setting boundaries at work.

Not as a way to keep people out, but as a strategy for protecting your priorities, your performance, and your career.

Together, they discuss:

Why being busy isn't the same as being productive
How constant interruptions impact focus and performance
Why becoming the "default person" can quietly lead to burnout
Practical ways to establish healthy workplace boundaries without damaging relationships
How to navigate last-minute requests and unrealistic urgency
Why clear communication builds trust, leadership, and psychological safety
Simple scripts you can use to protect your time while remaining collaborative

Whether you're leading a team, managing projects, or simply trying to regain control of your workday, this episode will help you rethink what boundaries really mean and why they may be one of the most valuable career skills you can develop.

Because boundaries aren't about saying no.

They're about making room for the work, relationships, and life that matter most.

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