Date/Time
Date(s) - 14/10/2025
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This workshop is offered free of charge by the Canadian Mental Health Association.

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, the Canadian Mental Health Association will 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 individuals 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

About the 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.

Learn more and register for this workshop with the Canadian Mental Health Association