Episode
S8E16: Setting Boundaries with Clarity & Confidence
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- Black Woman Leading
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- Feb 12, 2026
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- 2672
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Summary
In this solo episode, Laura shares practical strategies for setting healthy boundaries at work without guilt, over-explaining, or burning bridges. Aligned with Season 8's theme Leaning Into Joy, this conversation explores why boundaries are essential for protecting your wellbeing, preserving your energy, and creating a healthier workplace experience, especially for Black women leaders who may be navigating high expectations and invisible labor. Laura breaks down three types of workplace boundary categories (time, scope, and emotional), common boundary mistakes, and a simple 4-step method you can use immediately: Name the boundary Anchor it in priorities Offer a choice Close the loop You'll also walk away with clear scripts, leadership tips for modeling boundaries on your team, and encouragement to start small and stay consistent. Click here to download the companion worksheet for this episode >>> Also referenced in this episode >> S2E13 - Setting and Protecting Your Boundaries with Stephanie Ghoston Paul About Laura Laura Knights is the Creator of Black Woman Leading® and host of the podcast. She is an executive coach, speaker, facilitator, and licensed clinical social worker with 20+ years of experience creating personal and professional development programs that have touched leaders worldwide. Her expertise and background in business, human resources, adult education, and social work uniquely equip her to teach others how to deal with both the "head work" and "heart work" required to succeed at work and in life. She is the Founder and CEO of Knights Consulting LLC, a leadership development consultancy that provides customized training and coaching programs to create more confident leaders and high-performing teams. Black Woman Leading® is a research-backed initiative…