My last article generated questions, like the above, about learning to say “no” as a way to set boundaries at work. One technique that has surprisingly done well with my clients has to do with modesty.

There used to be a time when I would have to explain the work that I did as a coach to lawyers. This was the educational phase of my business.

I remember my first day of practice. I got up early and made myself a hearty breakfast. My suit had already been pressed from the night before.