33: Stop People-Pleasing. Start Leading: 3 Steps to Reclaim Your Confidence, Energy, and Peace

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Have you ever said “yes” when your whole body wanted to say “no”? Checked your work email at midnight or during vacation, just to “stay on top of things”? Or felt exhausted by constantly putting others’ needs ahead of your own?

You’re not alone. I used to be a chronic people-pleaser—always over giving, overworking, and overwhelmed—and I didn’t even know it. In this episode, I share my story and walk you through a simple but powerful 3-step framework (Pause, Probe, Practice) to help you start breaking free from this pattern.

You’ll learn:

• Why people-pleasing isn’t your personality—it’s a survival strategy you were trained into
• The deep-rooted beliefs driving over giving, guilt, and burnout
• How to start saying no (without the anxiety) and setting boundaries that honor your needs
• What micro-bravery is—and how it builds confidence over time

If you’re ready to stop being available to everyone else at the cost of yourself and start leading your life on your own terms—with more peace, energy, and confidence—this episode is for you.

💛 You’re not selfish for having needs. You’re human. And you can build a life that feels just as good as it looks.

• Coco Duan helps high-achieving women executives who secretly doubt themselves to lead powerfully and live authentically by building unshakable confidence.

• I'd love to invite you to take the next step toward building your Unshakable Confidence.
  • I'm offering a free 45-minute consultation call where we’ll explore how I can support you in leading powerfully and living authentically—on your terms.
  • 👉 Just email me at [e-mail] with the subject line: “Consultation.”
• Let’s discover what’s possible for you. 💫

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