How to overcome people pleasing

18 Signs You May Be People-Pleasing Your Way Out of Business #121

February 23, 20251 min read

Are you unintentionally sabotaging your business by trying to please everyone? As a coach or business owner, you know that your success depends on your ability to communicate your value, set firm boundaries, and lead with confidence. Yet, many of us fall into the trap of people-pleasing—whether it’s over-explaining pricing, avoiding conflict, or saying yes to unreasonable requests.

Here’s the hard truth: these behaviours don’t just drain your energy; they also erode trust and repel the high-value clients you deserve.

In my latest podcast episode, I dive into the 18 signs that you may be people-pleasing your way out of business. From insecure communication to seeking validation, I break down the subtle ways these habits can hurt your authority—and how to reclaim your confidence and power.

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🎙️ Listen to the full episode to learn:

  • How to recognise and break free from people-pleasing behaviours.

  • The impact these habits have on your business growth and client relationships.

  • Actionable strategies to own your value, set boundaries, and lead with authority.

It’s time to stop people-pleasing and start stepping into your full potential as a leader and business owner. Click play below to tune in to the episode!

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What About You?
Do any of these signs resonate with you? I’d love to hear your thoughts! Tag me on social media as you're watching/listening to this and share how you’re planning to take back your power and build a business that reflects your true value.

Let’s connect and grow together! 🌟

Michelle Hon

Michelle Hon is a serial entrepreneur, author, international speaker and award-winning international business mentor for women-entrepreneurs who want to boost their reach and increase their profits without sacrificing family time. She has helped hundreds of mentees with her IN-DEMAND Framework scale their business to 6-figure and beyond. She has been featured on Lifetime, Channel News Asia, The Straits Times, Asian Money Guide and many more. Zine named her one of the Top 10 Mom Influencers in the World. She is the recipient for the Mentorship Award at 2022 World Women Organisation (WWO) Global Leadership Conference for the impact she has made.

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