Burnout Truth #7 - Fawn Hustle | People-pleasing as a survival strategy

Fawn Hustle is Burnout Truth #7, and that's what I'm talking about in this weeks episode of Burnoutology The Podcast.Fawn Hustle, what does it really mean? It's people-pleasing as a survival strategy dressed up as professionalism.How do you spot it? Over-apologising. Over-delivering. “Happy to help!” when they’re running on fumes.Why does it matter? This is trauma, not teamwork.How many people do you know who wear people-pleasing as a badge of honour? Maybe you've done it yourself.Let's unpick it in this weeks episode.KellyFor more Burnout truths or to become the Burnout Aware Coach that your clients deserve, head to kellyswingler.com

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