111 | Hey Girl, Stop Playing Santa and Use AI to Set December Boundaries So That You Start Q1 Energized Not Resentful

Is your calendar full of holiday chaos and client deadlines, but you’re the one burning the midnight oil? A yes in December = resentment in January.

In this Thursday rant, Dawn Andrews drops a boundary-setting truth bomb every female founder needs before year-end burnout hits. If your Slack is full of time-off requests and your inbox is brimming with client deliverables, this episode shows you how to stop playing Santa and start leading like a CEO. Learn how to use AI to draft warm, clear boundary scripts that don’t make you sound like the Grinch — and walk into Q1 energized, not resentful.

Download The Feedback Fix — Get the free script-filled guide that shows you how to say what you mean without sounding harsh. Perfect for holiday boundary-setting, team feedback, and boss moves that actually land.

Key Takeaways

• Yes in December = Resentment in January — Boundaries aren't mean; they're strategic and essential for sustainable leadership.
• The 3 Boundary Buckets — Know your non-negotiables, your flex zones, and your intentional gifts.
• Real Scenarios, Real Scripts — Dawn shares 3 holiday-season dilemmas and gives you the exact AI prompts to handle them with clarity and compassion.
• Train Your AI to Talk Like You — Use AI as your boundary translator, not your boss. It works with your voice, not against it.
• Leadership Is Not a Popularity Contest — Your team will respect you more when you're clear and consistent, not just "cool."

 Resources & Links

• The Feedback Fix (Free Download) — Scripts to help you set boundaries and give feedback that sticks.
• AI for Founders Community — A safe space to test prompts and talk boundaries without burnout.

Related Episodes

• Ep 108 — 3 AI Systems That Help Female Founders Manage Time, Clients, and Business During the Holidays
  → A perfect companion episode if you’re juggling end-of-year chaos and wondering where AI can take real work off your plate.
• Ep 102 — 3 Standard Operating Procedures Every Founder Should Build in 30 Minutes (Using AI to Write Your SOPs)
  → If you're ready to stop reinventing the wheel every December, this one shows you how to use AI to streamline team ops.

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