EPISODE · May 7, 2025 · 36 MIN
People pleasing
from Mission Imperfect: navigating life with coaches Kirsty and Kathryn · host Kirsty Brunker and Kathryn Ball
We explore what people pleasing is and isn’t, why it’s a problem and how to start to stop it.Bad news: if you think people pleasing is simply being a nice person and putting others first, then this might be an uncomfortable listen for you - especially the rather ouchy definition Kirsty offers…Good news: easing up on the people pleasing doesn’t turn you into a selfish arsehole. And if you want to prove that to yourself, we have some suggestions to help you get started.Worrying news: we fail to come up with biscuit metaphors…luckily, Kathryn fills the gap splendidly with baskets of eggs and driving.Today’s question for you to mull over and which we also answer in the episode:What is it that bothers you most about the idea of saying “No” to someone?Find us here:Kirsty: www.coachingbykirsty.co.ukKathryn: www.kbmindfulcoaching.comAnd on social media here:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachingbykirsty/LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/kathryneballResources:You can find the Kinder Self-Talk and Values exercises here:https://www.coachingbykirsty.co.uk/resources
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We explore what people pleasing is and isn’t, why it’s a problem and how to start to stop it.Bad news: if you think people pleasing is simply being a nice person and putting others first, then this might be an uncomfortable listen for you - especially the rather ouchy definition Kirsty offers…Good news: easing up on the people pleasing doesn’t turn you into a selfish arsehole. And if you want to prove that to yourself, we have some suggestions to help you get started.Worrying news: we fail to come up with biscuit metaphors…luckily, Kathryn fills the gap splendidly with baskets of eggs and driving.Today’s question for you to mull over and which we also answer in the episode:What is it that bothers you most about the idea of saying “No” to someone?Find us here:Kirsty: www.coachingbykirsty.co.ukKathryn: www.kbmindfulcoaching.comAnd on social media here:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachingbykirsty/LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/kathryneballResources:You can find the Kinder Self-Talk and Values exercises here:https://www.coachingbykirsty.co.uk/resources
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