You know that feeling, right? An opportunity gleams in plain sight, one that promises a little extra income, a new client relationship, or a sleek new project to add to your portfolio.

But, something just feels...off.

It might be the client’s pushy style of communicating, unfair pricing, or a subject matter that conflicts with your personal or professional values.

Whatever your intuition is telling you, saying “no” doesn’t have to mean shutting doors and burning bridges.