Please,please,please

People-pleasing, can show itself as a tendency to seek approval and to prioritise others' needs over your own. The behaviour can be rooted in a desire to avoid conflict, gain acceptance, and maintain harmonious relationships. This can result in you saying "yes" to requests even when you would rather say "no," leading to neglect of your own wants and desires.

For individuals, people-pleasing can have several negative effects. It can lead to burnout as you may consistently prioritise others' demands over your well-being. It can erode your self-esteem, as your worth becomes dependent on others' validation.

Coaching can be highly effective in addressing people-pleasing tendencies. As an executive business coach and facilitator, I can guide you through the following steps:

Self-awareness: Help you recognise your people-pleasing behaviours and understand the underlying motivations. This can involve exploring past experiences and identifying patterns of behaviour.

Setting boundaries: I can assist you in defining and communicating personal boundaries, enabling you to protect your time and energy without feeling guilty. You do have the right to say No without explaining the reason why!

Assertiveness training: As one of my coaching clients I can help you express your needs, opinions, and feelings in a clear and respectful manner, which fosters open communication and can reduce anxiety about potential conflicts.

Values clarification: I can assist you in identifying your core values and aligning your actions with these values. This can serve as a guide for decision-making in the future.

Self-esteem building: I can work with you on building your self-esteem and self-worth independent of external validation. This can involve identifying your achievements and strengths.

Mindfulness and self-care: I can teach you techniques for staying present and attuned to your own emotions, allowing you to make decisions that are more in line with your values.

Goal setting: I can collaborate with you to set goals that empower you to take steps towards self-care, personal growth, and healthy relationships - both personal and business

By incorporating these coaching strategies, I can help you shift from people-pleasing tendencies to a more empowered way of interacting with others.

This not only benefits your personal well-being but also enhances your leadership abilities in the business context.