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Mariama S. Boney, LMSW, CAE, CPEC, CTS

Mariama S. Boney, LMSW, CAE, CPEC, CTSMariama S. Boney, LMSW, CAE, CPEC, CTSMariama S. Boney, LMSW, CAE, CPEC, CTSMariama S. Boney, LMSW, CAE, CPEC, CTS
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Leading with Courage, Clarity, and Boundaries

THE ETHICS AND EQUITY OF SAYING NO™

Every yes has a price.


Ethical leaders understand the cost before they make the commitment.


Courageous leaders understand that saying no is not about rejection. 

THE ETHICS AND EQUITY OF SAYING NO™

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Events

Every Yes Has a Price™: The Struggle to Say No and the Hidden Cost of Overcommitment on Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET

Every Yes Has a Price™: The Struggle to Say No and the Hidden Cost of Overcommitment on Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET

Every Yes Has a Price™: The Struggle to Say No and the Hidden Cost of Overcommitment on Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET

When was the last time saying yes created a problem for you, your team, or your well-being?

Together, we’ll explore the hidden costs of overcommitment, burnout, decision fatigue, and people-pleasing while introducing practical tools for making more intentional decisions.

You’ll Learn:
✔ Why leaders overcommit
✔ The ethics of capacity
✔ How to recognize costly yeses before making them

Frameworks

  • P.A.U.S.E.™
  • Four Questions Before Every Yes

Leadership Tool

My Yes Audit™

Featured Courageous Leadership Conversation™

Two guest leaders discuss:

“What yes cost you more than you expected?”

The Ethics of Boundaries™: When Saying Yes Becomes Unethical on Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET

Every Yes Has a Price™: The Struggle to Say No and the Hidden Cost of Overcommitment on Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET

Every Yes Has a Price™: The Struggle to Say No and the Hidden Cost of Overcommitment on Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET

Can saying no be an act of leadership?

This session explores the connection between boundaries, accountability, stewardship, and values-based decision-making.

You’ll Learn:
✔ How boundaries strengthen leadership
✔ When saying yes becomes unsustainable
✔ How to make values-based decisions with confidence

Frameworks

  • C.L.E.A.R.™
  • C.A.R.E.+B™ Ethical Lens

Leadership Tool

Boundary Decision Lab™

Featured Courageous Leadership Conversation™

Two guest leaders discuss:

“When did saying yes become an ethical issue rather than simply a leadership challenge?”

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Who’s Carrying the Weight?™: The Equity Gap, Invisible Labor, and Organizational Fairness on Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET

Who’s Carrying the Weight?™: The Equity Gap, Invisible Labor, and Organizational Fairness on Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET

Who’s Carrying the Weight?™: The Equity Gap, Invisible Labor, and Organizational Fairness on Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET

Discussion Question

Who often carries the invisible work in organizations, and what are the consequences?

Key Topics

  • Invisible labor
  • Emotional labor
  • Equity and belonging
  • Leadership expectations
  • Fairness versus sameness

Framework

  • E.Q.U.I.T.Y.™ Lens

Leadership Tool

Who’s Carrying the Weight?™ Mapping Exercise

Featured Courageous Leadership Conversation™

Two guest leaders discuss:

“Who carries the work that rarely appears in the job description?”

The Courageous & Transparent No™: Leading with Clarity, Conviction, and Courage on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET

Who’s Carrying the Weight?™: The Equity Gap, Invisible Labor, and Organizational Fairness on Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET

Who’s Carrying the Weight?™: The Equity Gap, Invisible Labor, and Organizational Fairness on Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET

Discussion Question

What boundary would most improve your effectiveness, leadership, and well-being over the next 90 days?

Key Topics

  • Courageous conversations
  • Difficult decisions
  • Boundaries without guilt
  • Sustainable leadership
  • Protecting what matters most

Frameworks

  • B.O.U.N.D.A.R.Y.™
  • S.A.Y. N.O.™

Leadership Tool

90-Day Ethical Boundary Plan™

Featured Courageous Leadership Conversation™

Two guest leaders discuss:

“What is the hardest no you have ever had to make as a leader?”

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It's about alignment, stewardship, equity, & sustainability.

Featured Courageous Leader Conversations™

Featured Courageous Leader Conversations™

Featured Courageous Leader Conversations™

Each session includes a facilitated conversation with two accomplished leaders sharing practical lessons learned from navigating:

  • Ethical leadership challenges
  • Boundary-setting decisions
  • Workplace culture and well-being
  • Equity and inclusion
  • Governance and accountability
  • Leadership resilience

Because leadership is strengthened through honest conversations, lived experiences, courageous decisions, and shared wisdom.

What You’ll Gain

Featured Courageous Leader Conversations™

Featured Courageous Leader Conversations™

✔ Easy-to-use frameworks you can practice and apply immediately

✔ Strategies for when you’re stretched too thin, pushed to the edge, or unsure what to do next

✔ Honest lessons from leaders who have been there

✔ Space to pause, reflect, and reset

✔ Greater clarity about what deserves your yes—and what doesn’t


Learn  essental frameworks, along with the Four Ethical Questions Before Every Yes™, to help you pause before committing, evaluate requests, protect your capacity, distribute responsibilities fairly, and make decisions with confidence and integrity.


Registration & Payment

Featured Courageous Leader Conversations™

Registration & Payment

Register via Zoom. Receive an invoice. Confirm your seat. Lead with courage.

Step 1- Register through the Zoom registration link.

Step 2 - Receive an invoice from Achieve More LLC within 2–3 business days.

Step 3 - Submit payment to confirm your registration.


You’ll Leave With

Less overwhelm. More clarity. 

More courage. More capacity. 

Your best next move.

Participant Benefits

🎁 Curated Prize Drawings

Win leadership resources, books, coaching opportunities, and other gifts personally selected by Mariama.

📝 Personalized Leadership Support

Submit a real-world “How Do I Say No?” challenge and receive practical guidance, conversation strategies, and recommended next steps.

📌 Leadership Action Briefs

Receive session summaries, key takeaways, reflection questions, and recommended resources.

📚 Practical Resources

Access leadership tools, templates, worksheets, and exercises designed for immediate application.

🏆 Certificate of Completion

Receive a certificate recognizing your commitment to ethical, equitable, and courageous leadership.

🔒 Exclusive Community Access

Continue the conversation through the Courageous Leadership Community™, a private LinkedIn space for connection, learning, and support.

Who Should Attend?

This series is designed for leaders who care deeply, give generously, and are ready to lead more intentionally.


Whether you lead an organization, department, board, team, community, or family, you’ll leave with practical tools, renewed perspective, and greater confidence about where to invest your time, energy, and attention.

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Choose Your Experience


Enrollment is intentionally limited to 80 participants per session to support meaningful engagement, reflection, discussion, and learning.


Individual Registration

Single Session | $59

Perfect for leaders interested in a specific topic.

Includes:
✔ One live 90-minute session
✔ Leadership tools and resources
✔ Interactive exercises and reflection
✔ Featured Courageous Leadership Conversation™
✔ Q&A + submission of “How Do I Say No?” scenarios
✔ Session materials and summaries


Full Four-Part Series | $249

Our most popular option.

Includes everything above, plus:
✔ All four live sessions
✔ Access to all Leadership tools and templates
✔  Certificate of Completion 


Leader Impact Package™ | $499

For leaders seeking deeper support and accountability.

Includes everything in the Full Four-Part Series, plus:

✔ One private 60-minute coaching session with Mariama. 

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Special Community Rate

Achieve More LLC Leader Appreciation Network (LAN) | $199

Available to current and former clients, strategic partners, DELP colleagues, and members of the Achieve More LLC community. Includes all benefits except coaching session. 


Contact us for organizational pricing and customized leadership experiences.

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Ready to Join Us?

The demands on leaders are not slowing down.

The expectations are not getting smaller.

The responsibilities are not getting lighter.


The question is:

How will you lead without losing yourself in the process?

Join us for The Ethics and Equity of Saying No™ and discover practical tools, honest insights, and courageous strategies for leading with greater clarity, capacity, and confidence.

Because leadership shouldn’t cost you everything.


Enrollment is limited to 80 participants per session.

Register today and take your next step toward more intentional, sustainable, and courageous leadership.


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