People Pleaser Life Coach Certification (Self-Care) from Udemy

Students who complete this course will receive an official life People Pleaser Coach

This course is also accredited by internationally recognized Continuing Professional Development Standards Agency (Provider No: 50134), and 10 CPD/CEU credits are available upon request.

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Help clients develop self-love, self-care, and confidence and STOP self-sacrifice.

If you've been watching the news, reading the news, listening to books or on social media, any time in the 21st century, you have more than likely heard the phrase people pleaser.

I (instructor and coach Stephanie D. McKenzie) must confess to you that I am a recovering people pleaser. Yes, me right here.

However, before I became a recovering people pleaser, I was in my people pleasing seasons and my people pleasing behavior was much like that of some of your clients:

Making sure that everybody is well when you're not
Doing what was best for others and not what was best for you
Seeking external validation at a ravenous rate
Compromising your own belief systems
Working to be worthy, to be liked, to be loved, to be accepted and even to be compensated

And these are just a few of the challenges that I myself as well as my clients and your clients have and are currently facing. The reason why it's so important for us to support them as they decide to move from their people pleasing behavior into their recovery is because IT’

In this course, you will learn:

What people pleasing is, as well as the origins of these behaviors.
The similarities between people pleasing and codependency.
How to help clients develop their own self care plans
How to hold them accountable for the life and the changes that they so truly desire.

You will receive tools, including:

An assessment tool called The Pleasing Scale, to help clients identify their dominant people pleasing style.
Questions and journal prompts to help clients go deeper in understanding themselves.
Printed materials and exercises to use with your clients.

Many of you have been serving clients for quite some time and this may be just the course that you're needing to serve those clients that you have identified as people pleasing. The beauty of serving others where you have been is that you are very well acquainted with the challenges that they are going through. Coaching is an amazing opportunity for you to support those as they seek to transform their lives in new and exciting ways.

I'm very excited that you're taking this course and I look forward to the work that you're going to put into the world.

MEET THE They are excited to have collaborated with instructor Stephanie D. McKenzie, an award-winning marketer, TEDx Speaker, author, and multi-certified empowerment coach.

She has worked with celebrity clients such as Lisa Nichols/Chicken Soup for the African-American Soul, Debbie Allen, Shaquille O’Neal, DeVry University, Wrigley’s, and the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show. She has been featured in national and international media outlets, including GalTime, Shape Magazine, Singles Warehouse, Women’s Day, WVON Chicago, Yahoo, and YourTango.

Stephanie is best known for serving multi-passionate high-achievers and recovering people pleasers with branding and marketing for their missions and coaching that empowers.

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Learning objectives

Understanding people pleasing behaviors and origins
Understanding the connection between people pleasing and codependency
How to support self or life coaching clients with the stages of change for people pleasing recovery

Develop a life coaching program that addresses people pleasing recovery
Help clients identify their people pleasing style using the the pleasing scale™ assessment
Learn tools for validation, including boundary setting, self-talk, accountability, inner work, triggers

Understanding people pleasing behaviors and origins
Understanding the connection between people pleasing and codependency
How to support self or life coaching clients with the stages of change for people pleasing recovery
Develop a life coaching program that addresses people pleasing recovery
Help clients identify their people pleasing style using the the pleasing scale™ assessment
Learn tools for validation, including boundary setting, self-talk, accountability, inner work, triggers

Syllabus

Introduction

Introduction to the Course

What is People Pleasing?

What Does a People Pleasing Coach Do Session Overview

Traffic lights

Read about what's good

what should give you pause

and possible dealbreakers

Provides tools like The Pleasing Scale assessment, questions, and journal prompts, which can be directly integrated into coaching sessions to enhance client understanding and progress

Explores the connection between people-pleasing and codependency, offering a deeper understanding of client behaviors and challenges, which is essential for effective coaching interventions

Taught by Stephanie D. McKenzie, an award-winning coach with experience working with high-profile clients, which may offer valuable insights and credibility to the course content

Accredited by the Continuing Professional Development Standards Agency, which may enhance the credibility and marketability of the certification for practicing coaches

Requires learners to agree to a disclaimer and code of ethics, which is standard for professional coaching programs and ensures responsible practice

Teaches the Stages of Change model in relation to people-pleasing recovery, which may not align with all therapeutic approaches or be considered universally applicable

Reviews summary

People pleasing life coach certification

According to students, this course offers a comprehensive and insightful look into people pleasing behaviors and how to coach clients through them. Many learners found the content highly valuable and practical, appreciating the tools and frameworks provided, such as the Pleasing Scale. The instructor, Stephanie D. McKenzie, is frequently highlighted as knowledgeable, engaging, and relatable, often drawing on her own experiences, which many found powerful and authentic. The course is seen as providing a strong foundation for coaches specializing in this niche, and the focus on self-care for both coach and client is a notable positive point. Some reviewers mentioned feeling well-equipped to work with clients after completing the course.

Modules are clear and easy to follow.

"The course is very well-structured and easy to navigate."

"Modules flowed logically and built upon each other."

"Content was presented in a clear and organized manner."

"Loved the way the information was broken down."

Instructor's story is impactful.

"Stephanie's personal journey added so much value."

"Her vulnerability made the content very relatable."

"Hearing her story was powerful and inspiring."

"I connected deeply with the instructor's experience."

Highlights self-care for coach & client.

"Appreciate the emphasis on self-care for the coach."

"Helped me understand self-care for clients and myself."

"The self-care aspect was a great takeaway."

"Important focus on the coach's own well-being."

Course provides a solid understanding.

"Gained a strong foundation in people pleasing dynamics."

"This course equipped me well to work with clients."

"It gave me the confidence to specialize in this area."

"A solid introduction to people pleasing coaching."

Provides practical tools for coaching.

"The tools like the Pleasing Scale are excellent."

"I appreciate the practical tools and exercises."

"The frameworks provided are very useful for client sessions."

"Learned several practical strategies I can use immediately."

Content is practical and comprehensive.

"The content is very comprehensive and helpful."

"I found the information highly valuable for my coaching practice."

"Covered all aspects I needed for this niche."

"Great course, insightful content, actionable steps."

Instructor is insightful and relatable.

"Stephanie is an amazing instructor and shares her personal story."

"The instructor is very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject."

"Loved Stephanie's teaching style and personal anecdotes."

"She provided great insights and practical applications."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in People Pleaser Life Coach Certification (Self-Care) with these activities:

Review 'Daring Greatly' by Brené Brown

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Understand the importance of vulnerability in overcoming people-pleasing tendencies.

View Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations.... on Amazon

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Read 'Daring Greatly' and highlight key passages related to vulnerability and shame.
Reflect on how the concepts in the book relate to your own experiences with people-pleasing.
Identify strategies from the book that you can use to help clients embrace vulnerability.

Review the Stages of Change Model

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Reinforce your understanding of the Stages of Change model to better support clients in their recovery from people-pleasing.

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Review the different stages of the model: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and termination.
Consider how each stage applies to the process of overcoming people-pleasing behaviors.
Identify strategies for supporting clients at each stage of change.

Develop a Self-Care Plan Template

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Create a reusable template for clients to develop personalized self-care plans.

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Research different self-care activities and categories (physical, emotional, social, etc.).
Design a template with prompts and sections for clients to identify their needs and preferences.
Include space for clients to set goals and track their progress.
Test the template yourself and refine it based on your experience.

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Create a Social Media Post Series on Boundary Setting

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Educate your audience on the importance of boundary setting in overcoming people-pleasing.

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Research effective boundary-setting techniques.
Develop a series of engaging social media posts (text, images, videos) on different aspects of boundary setting.
Schedule and publish the posts on your social media platforms.
Monitor engagement and respond to comments and questions.

Review 'Codependent No More' by Melody Beattie

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Deepen your understanding of codependency and its relationship to people-pleasing.

View Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling... on Amazon

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Read 'Codependent No More' and identify key concepts related to codependency and boundary setting.
Reflect on how these concepts relate to people-pleasing behaviors.
Identify strategies from the book that you can use to help clients address codependent tendencies.

Answer Questions in Online Coaching Forums

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Reinforce your knowledge by helping others in online coaching communities.

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Find relevant online forums or groups for life coaches.
Regularly browse the forums and identify questions related to people-pleasing, self-care, and boundary setting.
Provide thoughtful and helpful answers based on your knowledge and experience.

Design a 'Pleasing Scale' Data Visualization

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Create a visual representation of the 'Pleasing Scale' assessment results to help clients understand their people-pleasing style.

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Choose a data visualization tool (e.g., Google Charts, Tableau).
Design a chart or graph that effectively displays the different people-pleasing styles and their corresponding scores.
Create a sample visualization using hypothetical data.
Refine the visualization based on feedback and usability testing.

Career center

Learners who complete People Pleaser Life Coach Certification (Self-Care) will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Self-Care Coach

A self-care coach specializes in guiding clients towards practices that enhance their overall well-being, including emotional, mental, and physical health. This course provides a deep examination of self-care practices as they relate specifically to people-pleasing behaviors. The course's focus on tools such as The Pleasing Scale, and prompts to encourage deeper self-understanding, can be directly applied by a self-care coach to help clients develop personalized self-care plans. By understanding the origins of people pleasing, and how this relates to codependency, a self-care coach can empower their clients to avoid self-sacrifice.

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Empowerment Coach

An empowerment coach focuses on helping clients recognize their own strengths, overcome obstacles, and achieve their full potential. The concepts explored in this course are highly relevant for an empowerment coach. By learning how to support clients in moving beyond people pleasing behaviors, and by identifying the origins of such behaviors, an empowerment coach can help clients build confidence. This course empowers a coach to develop programs that foster self-love and self-care. The course content facilitates helping clients establish boundaries, address triggers, and promote accountability.

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Personal Development Coach

A personal development coach works with individuals to improve their lives, often focusing on self-improvement and goal setting. The People Pleaser Life Coach Certification is especially helpful for this role, as it provides specific techniques and understanding related to people-pleasing behaviors. This course helps a personal development coach better understand how to support their clients in overcoming obstacles such as seeking external validation and compromising their belief systems. Additionally, with its focus on self-care and building self-confidence, the course helps a coach guide clients for a richer, more satisfying life.

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Life Coach

A life coach guides clients toward achieving personal and professional goals. This course on people-pleasing provides a specialized understanding of a common challenge that many clients face. The curriculum, including the assessment tool called The Pleasing Scale, and the exploration of the origins of people-pleasing behaviors, allows a life coach to help clients build self-love and confidence while stopping self-sacrifice. Understanding how people pleasing relates to codependency, and learning to develop self-care plans, positions a life coach to profoundly impact their clients.

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Wellness Coach

A wellness coach works with individuals to improve their overall health and well-being, addressing areas such as stress management and emotional health. This course on people pleasing recovery informs the work of a wellness coach, especially when working with clients who struggle with putting their own needs first. This course provides the skills and tools to support clients in developing healthy self-care plans and in understanding why they prioritize others’ needs at their own expense. A wellness coach will be able to use the insights from this course to help clients address their people pleasing behaviors.

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Boundary Setting Coach

A boundary setting coach helps clients establish and maintain healthy boundaries in personal and professional relationships. This course includes valuable content for such a role, such as helping clients develop self-care plans. This course also addresses setting boundaries directly, and helps clients understand the challenges of being what the course calls a 'people pleaser'. The course helps a coach understand the origins of people pleasing, and the relationship between people pleasing and codependency. All of this makes a boundary setting coach more effective in helping their clients.

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Relationship Coach

A relationship coach assists individuals in improving their interpersonal connections, addressing communication patterns, and building healthier relationships. This course is useful for a relationship coach, especially when working with clients who exhibit people-pleasing tendencies. The curriculum provides an understanding of the links between people-pleasing and codependency while addressing self-care and confidence building. A relationship coach will be able to use the tools supplied by the course, like the Pleasing Scale, to help their clients cultivate healthier, more balanced relationships.

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Career Coach

A career coach helps clients discover their professional strengths, set career goals, and create strategies for advancement. While a career coach does not primarily address people-pleasing, this course may be helpful when such behaviors prevent clients from reaching their full potential. Understanding the origins of these behaviors, and how they relate to seeking validation externally, allows a career coach to better help their clients. This course may be particularly useful when working with clients who struggle to advocate for themselves in the workplace, and who compromise their own needs.

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Social Worker

A social worker helps individuals, families, and communities cope with various challenges, often involving systemic issues and personal difficulties. This course may be useful for a social worker because it provides an in-depth look at people pleasing behaviors. Social workers can use the tools and frameworks taught in this course to better support their clients in developing healthier boundaries and self-care practices. Social workers may find value in the course's emphasis on helping individuals move away from self-sacrifice.

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Human Resources Specialist

A human resources specialist focuses on employee relations, talent acquisition, and workplace culture. This course may be useful in understanding employee behaviors that stem from people-pleasing tendencies, especially in areas such as conflict resolution and collaboration. A human resources specialist may find that understanding the origins of people-pleasing, as well as the tools for recovery discussed in the course, may be useful when addressing employee well-being and team dynamics. When working on company culture, a human resources specialist may find that this course helps them provide resources to employees.

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Mental Health Counselor

A mental health counselor provides therapeutic support to individuals experiencing emotional and psychological challenges. This course may be valuable for a mental health counselor because it delves into the origins of people-pleasing behaviors, which are often connected to other mental health issues such as anxiety and codependency. The course's focus on self-care, boundary setting, and self-validation may be useful for mental health counselors to address these issues. Mental health counselors may find this course useful when helping some clients to address self-sacrifice.

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Corporate Trainer

A corporate trainer develops and delivers training programs for employees to enhance their skills and performance. While this is a broad role, understanding people-pleasing behavior can be useful in developing programs that improve team dynamics and communication. This course provides insights into recognizing when people-pleasing behavior may be hindering team collaboration and individual effectiveness. A corporate trainer may draw from this course's focus on self-care, boundary setting, and self-confidence to create useful trainings.

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Academic Advisor

An academic advisor provides guidance to students on course selection, academic planning, and personal development. This course may be useful for an academic advisor, particularly when working with students who struggle with balancing their academic goals and the expectations of others. Understanding the dynamics of people-pleasing, and its impact on self-care and confidence, may help an academic advisor to offer effective guidance and to help students set realistic goals. The course may be helpful when guiding students who may be compromising their own academic needs.

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Nonprofit Program Manager

A nonprofit program manager oversees the planning and implementation of community-based programs. This course may be useful for a nonprofit program manager, as they often work with clients who have diverse needs. By understanding the dynamics of people-pleasing, a program manager can better support clients in overcoming challenges and developing self-care strategies. The course provides actionable tools and frameworks to help clients who may be putting others’ needs ahead of their own and who may be engaging in significant self-sacrifice.

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Volunteer Coordinator

A volunteer coordinator recruits, trains, and manages volunteers for various organizations. This course may be useful for a volunteer coordinator who wishes to understand the motivations of their volunteers and to support their volunteers personal well-being. Understanding people-pleasing tendencies can help a coordinator to foster a positive environment for their volunteers. Further, a volunteer coordinator can use the tools and frameworks from this course to help volunteers avoid burnout. This course may be useful in understanding how volunteers prioritize others’ needs.

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