Hi Coach, Let’s talk about something that holds many of us back—people pleasing. If you’ve ever found yourself saying “yes” when you wanted to say “no,” avoiding tough conversations or bending over backwards to keep clients happy, you’re not alone. But here’s the thing: it’s not just costing you time and energy. It’s costing you respect, confidence, and your ability to show up as the authoritative coach your clients need. Here are 10 practical steps you can take right now to start overcoming people-pleasing. Even if you don’t watch the video, these steps can help you align your actions with your values and boost your confidence. 10 steps to stop people pleasing and command respect
Watch the video here to learn more about these 10 steps to overcoming people-pleasing. Over to you!These 10 steps are powerful, but you don’t have to tackle them all at once. Pick one that resonates with you the most and commit to it. Start small, take action, and watch your confidence and AUTHORITY grow. Hit reply and tell me which step you’re focusing on this week. Let’s make it real, and I’ll hold you accountable to following through. Want to go deeper? Get personal?If you’re ready to dive deeper into these steps or tackle other challenges you’re facing as a coach, join my coaching programme. We’ll work together to build your confidence, refine your authority, and create lasting change. You can find out more and sign up here. 🗣️ 👀 Chris |
Chris Marr is the Author of 'Become an Authoritative Coach' and works with established client-facing professionals to help them go from good to great and have more breakthrough conversations with their clients and teams.
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