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Saying “no” at work can be a scary thing to do for many professionals, and this fear is often driven by concerns about disappointing others or missing out on future opportunities. Overcoming FOSN—or a “fear of saying no”—is essential if one hopes to achieve a healthy work-life balance and maintain professional boundaries. Below, Forbes Coaches Council members discuss effective strategies they would offer their clients to help them navigate FOSN, empower themselves to make confident decisions, set priorities and protect their well-being. See their tips below to develop a comprehensive approach to conquering this all-too-common workplace challenge.

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Creating a culture of respect has become a priority for leaders seeking to create productive and harmonious environments in today’s business world. The need for increased civility in the workplace is more pressing than ever, as a hostile, unsupportive atmosphere can quickly lead to poor teamwork, lower morale, reduced productivity and higher turnover rates. Below, Forbes Coaches Council members share actionable insights on how to address the critical need for more civil, collaborative and trusting work environments across all industries. From implementing inclusive policies to fostering open communication and modeling respectful behavior, these strategies can empower leaders to transform their workplaces into spaces where civility thrives and employees flourish.

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It’s easy to get bogged down by setbacks, challenges and the stresses of daily life. To make it through the ups and downs, it’s important to develop a positive outlook and focus on building confidence in yourself so that you can continue to grow as a person and a professional while you get things done.  Below, 15 Forbes Coaches Council members share some important things that everyone should periodically remind themselves of to sustain a positive, tenacious and confident growth mindset and create a successful, satisfying future. Reminding yourself of these affirmations regularly can help you stay motivated and achieve your goals, no matter what obstacles come your way.

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Employees sometimes feel as if there’s a lack of strong leadership capability among the managers in their organization, especially among middle management. This issue is prevalent across industries because many companies don’t provide sufficient managerial development and training. If C-suite leaders discover there is a problem with their management team by hearing about it directly from employees, they have a responsibility to give credence to team members’ perceptions and address the issues they raise. Below, a panel of Forbes Coaches Council members share their best advice for fixing middle managers’ leadership development issues at scale.

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While an internship role in a company or organization isn’t always a paid position, it does provide many benefits for a college student. Doing an internship not only gives you insights into the industry you plan to enter and skills you can use at other businesses, but it can also help you build a network of lasting relationships with people who may help you find the job you really want after graduation.  Taking on an internship in their desired industry while still in school is a major goal for many students, which is a big reason why it can be challenging to get a good one. Below, 12 members of Forbes Coaches Council share tips on how to stand out and land the best internship for you. 

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When you feel safe with the stimuli around you and are able to indulge in the activities and behaviors you prefer, you are in your “comfort zone.” If you never step out of it and into unfamiliar scenarios and situations, you may become stuck in hard-to-break patterns that make it difficult to discover people, places and experiences that could propel you into the next stage of your life and career. Below, 16 experts from Forbes Coaches Council share their best tricks and tips for leaving your comfort zone behind and opening up to unique perspectives, previously unseen possibilities and fresh, innovative ways of thinking.