About this episode

In this episode, Erika De Pellegrin discusses with Christine Assouad the importance of saying yes to oneself and managing energy to improve life satisfaction.

What if the reason you feel constantly busy, overwhelmed, or pulled in every direction is because you’re saying yes to the wrong things? In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Christine Assouad - author, serial entrepreneur, investor on Shark Tank Lebanon, and founder behind multiple ventures including Dunkin’ Lebanon and Semsom. She has mentored thousands of women across the Middle East and beyond and recently released her book The Power to Say Yes, which explores how learning to say yes to yourself can transform your life and career. In this conversation, Christine shares what she has learned from mentoring thousands of women, why so many ambitious people struggle with guilt and overcommitment, and how to become intentional about where your time, energy, and attention go. This episode dives into the tension between being capable and feeling obliged, why energy management matters more than time management, and how to start designing a life aligned with what actually matters to you. What We Cover • Why so many people say yes to everyone except themselves • The hidden difference between being capable and feeling obligated • The Wheel of Life exercise to…

People in this episode

Host: Erika De Pellegrin

Guest: Christine Assouad

Topics covered

• personal development
• energy management
• overcommitment
• women empowerment
• life design

Keywords

• saying yes
• energy management
• overwhelm
• personal growth
• women's mentorship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Shark Tank Lebanon, Dunkin’ Lebanon, Semsom

Books & works: The Power to Say Yes

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