Level Up with Doane University
Guest Speaker: Dr. Terri Deems
Dr. Terri Deems works with both graduate and undergraduate students within Doane’s College of Business and serves as the chair of the Master’s program in Instructional Design and Technology. Terri joined Doane University in 2019 after many years as a private trainer, coach, and consultant. She earned her Ph.D. in Community and Human Resource Development (1997) and M.A. in Adult and Continuing Education (1992) from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Terri’s professional and research interests include organizational and leadership change and development, transformational learning, adult development, spirit and soul at work, and helping people work together with a spirit of creativity, commitment, and community.
Topic: The Art of Saying No
Saying no is an essential skill for maintaining boundaries, avoiding burnout, and focusing on what truly matters. This session explores why it’s hard to say no, offers practical techniques for doing so respectfully and effectively, and provides an opportunity to practice setting limits in real-world scenarios.