People Pleasing and the Misuse of Your Strengths

It’s human nature to want to please and be of service to others and it can be helpful for your career advancement and make you a star employee. But people-pleasing is when you have an unhealthy need to put others' needs before your own--the result is manipulation and a lot of stress. In this episode we’ll discuss:  Where people pleasing comes fromWhy people pleasing is compulsive, manipulative and stressfulThe two styles of people pleasingHow to spot your own people pleasingHow the misuse of your strengths can lead to people pleasingGet clear on the negative impact people pleasing does to your careerTips on how to stop people pleasing Mentioned on the show: Get on the list for information on the Amplify Your Strengths Group Coaching ProgramPodcast: Setting boundaries in the WorkplaceFollow @jillGriffinOfficial on Instagram daily inspiration. Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for free content and strategies to refresh your career.Support the showJill Griffin, is a leadership and career strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh podcast. She works with high achievers to strengthen their leadership, navigate career transitions, build effective teams, and create what’s next.With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy. Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together:The Next Era Leader An 12-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intentionExecutive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s nextConnect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & WorkshopsInstagram: @JillGriffinOffical