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Red, Yellow, Green... Which color is the flag?

May 13, 2025 • Emily Aborn

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There have been plenty of times I haven't trusted my gut, both in life and in business.

Sometimes ignoring it has me chasing a shiny object...

Sometimes it leads me to think I need to change everything NOW...

I've collaborated with the wrong people, tried things I didn't want to do, and I've even posted something I didn't feel 100% about, but I did it anyway because #consistency.

My MAIN downfall is not listening to my gut and ignoring red flags, or second-guessing the color I'm seeing.

Red, yellow, or maybe even green? Gah! What color is the flag? That’s where we’re headed in this episode:

6 Common reasons we ignore the red flags
7 Red flags reminding you to run the other way
7 Yellow(ish?) flags reminding you to proceed with caution
How to get better at spotting red flags and upholding your word to yourself
5 Ways to say no professionally (and a bonus silly one 🤪)
And more!

Episodes & Resources Mentioned

Do You Need a Regroup? (Apr. 2025 CWC)

How Your Messaging Sets Boundaries & Achieves Your Goals (Feb. 2025 CWC)

Let's Talk Boundaries (Dec. 2024 CWC)

Setting Time Boundaries for Your Business and Life (Jun. 2024 CWC)

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