Glue work is the invisible, unrewarded labor that keeps teams running—but too often holds women and people of color back from promotions and pay raises.
In this episode, I share the research, the myths that keep us stuck, and a practical framework to say no with clarity, calm, and confidence.
⏱️ Timestamps:
- 0:00 – Why glue work matters (and why saying no feels risky)
- 8:30 – The research on non-promotable tasks and gender bias
- 18:55 – Myths that keep us over-committing (comfort fallacy, tiara syndrome, imposter feelings)
- 26:55 – The RESPOND framework: a step-by-step way to say no with respect
- 34:53 – Neuroscience-backed tools to calm your nervous system in tough moments
- 44:20 – Final thoughts + free resources at JamieLeeCoach.com
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