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Setting Boundaries

Create healthier boundaries that support your career and well-being.

Top AWIS Resources for Setting Boundaries

Setting boundaries is an important part of building a sustainable and fulfilling career. Whether you’re managing your workload, protecting your time, or learning when to say no, clear boundaries can help you stay focused while building healthier professional relationships.

We have gathered our top resources below to support you.

AWIS Members:

We hope these member-exclusive resources help you set healthy boundaries and successfully navigate workplace relationships. If you have feedback, suggestions, or need assistance accessing your member benefits, email us at awis@awis.org.

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Non-members:

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Check out these webinars in our on-demand library:

How to Be Clear, Direct, and Respected at Work (May 14, 2026) Learn how to stop over explaining, speak more directly, and communicate with confidence at work with Dante Rosh.
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Managing Up: Influence Without Authority to Earn Recognition and Respect (April 24, 2025) Melody Wilding is back to help you discover the art of influencing without authority. Learn how to influence decisions, build leadership presence, and get recognized at work—even if you’re not in charge.
Learn How to Say No to Advance Your Career (September 16, 2022) Melody Wilding explains how you can be more assertive and confident, especially while juggling the unique pressures that make it challenging for women to succeed.

Read these articles from the Nucleus:

  • How to Delegate Without Authority (November 9, 2023) Moving from doing the work to delegating the work takes practice. Melissa Lawrence explores the steps to successful delegation.
  • Stop Saying Yes to Unrewarded Work (March 15, 2023) Any of you reading this article have done work that didn’t advance your career. Learn about the No Club.

Other tips:

  • Remember that setting boundaries can strengthen, rather than harm, professional relationships.
  • Protect time for focused work, rest, and personal commitments.