For Healthcare and Continuing Care
People-pleasing may look like being a “team player,” but it often comes at the cost of burnout, blurred boundaries, and self-abandonment. In this session, we’ll explore what people-pleasing really is (hint: it’s not about being nice), why so many high-achievers struggle with it, and practical tools to shift from people-pleasing to confident, values-aligned communication. This workshop blends insight, humor, reflection, and real-time strategies to help professionals advocate for themselves with clarity and kindness.
This interactive session guides professionals to understand and release people-pleasing patterns that impact their work, leadership, and well-being. Participants will learn to recognize the deeper drivers behind the habit and gain actionable tools to set boundaries, speak up, and stay kind without self-betrayal.
Objectives:
- Define people-pleasing and its subconscious roots
- Identify personal triggers and motivations for people-pleasing
- Distinguish between “nice” and “kind” communication
- Introduce the TED* Model (Rescuer to Coach)
- Provide boundary-setting scripts and habits for the workplace
Outcomes:
- Increased self-awareness of people-pleasing behaviors
- Clear, compassionate tools to advocate for one’s needs
- Improved boundary-setting and assertiveness at work
- Reframing of kindness as a leadership strength, not a weakness
- Greater ability to respond rather than react in challenging interactions
Our presenter
Cecylia Anderson is a Career & Leadership Coach who helps high-achieving professionals — especially women — break free from people-pleasing, reclaim their voice, and set boundaries that feel both clear and kind. With a background in HR and professional conflict resolution, she brings over a decade of experience helping individuals navigate tricky workplace dynamics with more confidence, empathy, and self-trust. She believes boundaries aren’t barriers; they’re invitations to more honest, empowered relationships — at work and beyond.