Event Summary
Many professionals struggle to set clear boundaries, often overcommitting their time and energy due to competing demands, fear of conflict, or desire to support others. Without strong boundary-setting skills, it becomes difficult to prioritize effectively and maintain focus on what matters most.
This can lead to burnout, reduced productivity, and decreased effectiveness in both professional and personal responsibilities. Constant overextension weakens decision-making, creates stress, and limits the ability to perform at a high level or support others effectively.
This session provides practical strategies to develop assertiveness and use “no” as a constructive, empowering tool. It focuses on building self-awareness, recognizing personal limits, and communicating boundaries clearly—without damaging relationships or collaboration.
Participants will be able to prioritize their time more effectively, set clear expectations with colleagues, and navigate difficult conversations with confidence. They will leave with tools to protect their capacity, improve performance, and create healthier, more sustainable ways of working.
Who Should Attend
- Professionals managing competing priorities and workloads
- Supervisors and leaders responsible for team performance
- Individuals looking to improve time management and communication
- Anyone seeking to build confidence, resilience, and personal effectiveness
- Employees at any level who want to establish healthier work boundaries
What You Will Gain
- Practical techniques for setting clear and effective boundaries
- Increased confidence in communicating “no” in a professional and constructive way
- Strategies for prioritizing time and energy based on what matters most
- Insight into overcoming fear of conflict or rejection
- Tools to improve self-awareness and recognize personal limits
- Improved ability to manage relationships while maintaining accountability
- Greater resilience and support for long-term performance and well-being
1 Professional Development Hour (PDH) upon completion
Meet Your Instructor
Stephen McNair
President, Blackeagle Energy Services
Stephen is President of Blackeagle Energy Services in Berthoud, CO. He has over 40 years in the energy industry, having held leadership, operations, commercial, and engineering positions primarily in the natural gas and water midstream space. He spent the first 14 years of his career gaining valuable experience working for ConocoPhillips. In the ensuing years, he progressed to leadership positions at several gas midstream companies, including DCP, Enlink, H2O Midstream, and Enterprise. He has also held positions with Pioneer Natural Resources (Upstream) and a renewable energy start-up involved with CCS and biomass – Fidelis New Energy
Stephen holds an M.B.A. from Oklahoma City University and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University. He has served on the boards of NMOGA, COGA, and engineering advisory boards at Texas A&M and UT Permian Basin.
