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Take Back Control of Your Life

When and How to Say No

Created byMike Claytonworkspace_premiumBest Instructor
IntermediateUpdated Jun 25, 2026

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleUnderstand why saying no is essential.
  • check_circleIdentify what to say yes and no to.
  • check_circleOvercome the fear of saying no.
  • check_circleSet clear and respectful boundaries.
  • check_circleCommunicate “no” with confidence and kindness.
  • check_circleReclaim time for what truly matters.

About This Course

Too many people feel stretched thin, constantly busy but still unable to do the things that truly matter to them. Traditional time management isn’t always enough. The real key is learning to say yes to the right things—and confidently say no to the rest. This course is designed to help you stop overcommitting and start taking control of your time and energy.

If you struggle to say “no” because you fear being seen as negative, letting people down, or missing out, this course will give you the tools to overcome those fears. You’ll learn practical strategies for setting healthy boundaries, communicating with clarity, and protecting your priorities without guilt. Say no with confidence—and say yes to a life you actually want.

Course Content

4 activities • 27 videos • duration: 2h 42m

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The Why of No - why No matters and why it's hard to say.-Part13 videos • 24 min
  • videocamWhy is No Important?
    Duration 6:36
  • videocamWhy is No Difficult? Your Inner Gopher
    Duration 9:00
  • videocamWhy is No Difficult? Six things that Drive you to Say Yes
    Duration 9:00
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The What of No - What to say No to, and when to say it.-Part17 videos • 40 min
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The How of No - Here's the meat: how to say NO in lot's of situations.-Part113 videos • 1.3 hours
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The What if of No - Oh wait! What if? ...Don't worry; I've got you covered.-Part14 videos • 21 min

Your Instructor

Mike Clayton

Business Trainer, Author and Speaker

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Dr Mike Clayton is a business trainer, author and speaker. Since 2002, he has been helping professionals, managers and leaders to excel in their roles with management, leadership, and personal effectiveness training. Mike has written over a dozen books for major publishers like Wiley, Macmillan and Pearson, including: Powerhouse, How to Manage a Great Project, How to Speak so People Listen, Brilliant Time Management, and The Influence Agenda. Mike's professional background is 12 years as a project management professional with the London office of international management consultancy Deloitte. Prior to that, Mike had an academic career in Physics, working at the world renowned Schuster Laboratory of the University of Manchester.

Credit Information

Is this course eligible for my CPD requirements as a Canadian CPA?

Provincial regulators of CPAs in Canada do not require that independent providers of CPD be approved to offer courses. Instead, individual CPAs are responsible for assessing whether a CPD activity meets their requirements, and may take activities from any source provided those requirements are met.

Every course offered on LearnFormula is delivered by a qualified subject matter expert or learning organization, and advances learning objectives that are relevant to the responsibilities or professional competencies of Canadian CPAs. All activities on LearnFormula are quantifiable in terms of hours, and are also verifiable, in that users receive documented evidence of their attendance via a certificate of completion after finishing a course (and this certificate is stored by LearnFormula indefinitely). Nearly 100,000 Canadian CPAs successfully satisfy their CPD requirements via LearnFormula on an annual basis.

What Students Are Saying

4.4 out of 5
Student's Choice
13 reviews
  • SG
    sandra g.
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    informative

  • LB
    Lisa B.
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    This course was just what I needed right now in my life and in my career. I've said yes for too long and now I have the tools to start to say no with confidence and without guilt. Course is well delivered, thank you.

  • BD
    BEVERLEY D.
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    many tips and strategies to consider in managing requests and commitments in personal and professional relationships. lots to think about.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are a registered provider with 300+ associations and regulatory bodies worldwide. We operate across 27 global markets including Canada, the US, Australia, and the UK. Every course page clearly displays its specific accreditations. Upon completion, you receive a professional certificate that can be validated online. Our certificates include all necessary accreditation details, credit hours, and completion dates, and are formatted specifically to meet the submission requirements of most global regulatory bodies.

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