Which type of people-pleaser are you?

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Quiz Questions

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1) A family member calls to ask you for a last-minute favour. They frequently ask you to do things for favours, often at the last minute – and when they ask, it usually means cancelling plans or putting other things off that you’d intended to do for yourself. How do you respond?
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- A.
  You want to make sure they feel supported, so you cancel your plans for the rest of the day and rush over to give them a hand.
- B.
  You’re really busy right now, so you say no. But you feel pretty guilty about it and that you 'should' have said yes.
- C.
  You’d been planning to take some time for yourself that evening – but you feel that you should keep them happy so you say yes.
- D.
  You say yes, even though you’re pretty busy right now. It’s no big deal and you’re confident you can handle it.
- E.
  After some consideration, you decline, telling them you are unavailable. It really doesn’t work for your schedule and you know that you need to take the time for yourself as planned.
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2) Someone you're working with makes a flippant remark to you in front of others during an important meeting or call. This isn’t the first time they’ve done it - and likely not to be the last! How does this make you feel?
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- A.
  It hurts your feelings when they make remarks, but as they’re an important member of the team, you don’t want to distract them from their work.
- B.
  You want to let them know how their behaviour makes you feel, but you’re worried if you do that it might cause an argument, so you keep quiet this time.
- C.
  You know that they’re under a lot of stress right now, and you don’t want to make them feel bad, so you let it go.
- D.
  Whilst you might say something back in the moment and pretend it hasn’t fazed you - if you’re being really honest, deep down it does bother you.
- E.
  You politely, but firmly, respond to ask them not to speak to you in this way; while you appreciate they may be under pressure, their behaviour is hurtful and that you’re unwilling to accept it.
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3) You’ve just helped a friend out with something. Although you were really happy to help, you did go out of your way to lend a hand and your friend didn’t say thank you for taking the time out of your day. How does this make you feel?
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- A.
  You feel taken for granted and underappreciated – you might even be tempted to say something but you don’t want to make them feel bad so ultimately, you let it go.
- B.
  Whilst you’re upset not to have been acknowledged, it’s nice to be needed and to be able to help, which makes you feel valued.
- C.
  You’re a little annoyed – but you shake it off fairly quickly.
- D.
  You want your friend to be happy and for them to feel supported so you ignore your feelings on this occasion.
- E.
  You raise it with them the next time you see them, letting them know that while you were very happy to help, you would have appreciated had they acknowledged your effort.
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4) Your manager calls asking if you can pick up a last-minute piece of work that has come up. It’s 4pm on a Friday, you’ve a list of other things to finish up and you were intending to take a relaxed weekend off. What do you do?
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- A.
  You immediately say yes and prioritise the task they’ve asked you to do, above your other work – this is an opportunity to prove your dedication to the job.
- B.
  You feel conflicted about saying yes, it doesn’t feel right to you but in the end, you ignore your feelings and say yes anyway. You don’t want to let your manager down.
- C.
  You’re not too happy about it and you say a couple of remarks about it being last minute, but ultimately, you say yes.
- D.
  You say yes and take on the additional work without really thinking about it, you feel it’s expected of you to say yes and saying no doesn’t cross your mind.
- E.
  You explain that it’s not going to be possible to pick this up, along with the other commitments you already have, but that you’ll be happy to work on it on Monday.
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5) A friend asks to re-arrange some plans to a time that doesn’t really work for you so well. How do you respond?
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- A.
  You agree to the new time they’ve asked for, even though it doesn’t really work for you, as you don’t want to be seen to be awkward.
- B.
  They’ve got a lot on their plate right now and you want to be supportive to them so you say yes.
- C.
  You don’t want your friend to know that it’s annoyed you, so you just say yes and go along with.
- D.
  You say yes and cancel the plans you’d set for yourself, as it’s the right thing to do to keep them happy.
- E.
  You respond with a simple ‘no, unfortunately, that time doesn’t work for me’ and offer another couple of options instead.
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6) Imagine a work scenario. You are wrapping up a big project or task. There are a number of things that have been left undone by other people in the team. What do you do?
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- A.
  You feel it’s your duty to pick up the slack so you work late to ensure that nothing is left undone.
- B.
  You don’t want your colleagues to get into trouble so you get everything done to help them out.
- C.
  You’re annoyed that they haven’t done their share of the work, but you just get on with it and do it for them anyway.
- D.
  You see this as an opportunity to shine and to demonstrate your worth, so you get everything done.
- E.
  You gather your colleagues for a quick chat. You explain that whilst you’re happy to support if needed, you’re not prepared to pick up everything and agree on a plan of action.
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7) At a family gathering, a hot topic comes up for discussion that you feel strongly about. It becomes clear that everyone else feels differently to you. What do you do?
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- A.
  You want to keep the peace, and avoid any disagreements so you stay quiet about your views even though it feels uncomfortable.
- B.
  You listen and agree with everyone else’s point of view – it feels important to make everyone else feel happy.
- C.
  You see this as an opportunity to let everyone else stand out – they clearly know much more than you about it so you stay quiet.
- D.
  You decide not to speak up and don’t feel that bothered about it.
- E.
  When it’s your turn to speak, you calmly and confidently express your views.

Quiz Outcomes

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You're The Support Act!
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You’ve got drive and ambition and you make crushing goals look easy!You’ve got a long list of to-do’s and you love checking things off, one-by-one.Your powerfully logical mind helps you find the solutions to even the most difficult of problems and you make things happen.Your quick-paced mind and natural aptitude for problem solving make you an amazing entrepreneur and CEO. And your determined go-getter attitude means you're willing to do the work to get to the top of any industry.Your big challenge? Sometimes you might be a little bit too competitive and you’ve been accused of being a bit too controlling at least once or twice. But it’s all because you can see the big picture and you want to bring everyone up with you.Of course, when you’ve got ideas as great as yours, it’s understandable that you want to be in charge of their implementation — even if it means that some people just don’t get you!"I believe you have to be willing to be misunderstood if you're going to innovate" — Jeff BezosKeep reading for your customized plan to use your go-getter type to help you you reach for the top and bring others up with you:1. Stop looking at life competitively and start looking at it collaboratively. Yes, you’ve got lots of ideas and the ability to make things happen. But your clients and employees have also got lots of great ideas. Even if you don’t agree with them, they’re sure to spark some innovation in you.2. Next time you’re in a meeting or a client call, try speaking less and listening more. Your brilliant brain is so fast that you sometimes end up cutting people off before they can offer their solutions. But when you listen a bit more carefully, it’ll be way easier to come up with collaborative solutions that work for everyone.3. Give yourself a break! You’re killing it in life and business. Take a day off and go for a walk in the woods or have a long chat with your bestie. You’ll never crush all of your awesome goals if you burn out!Hi👋, I’m Sara Peters!I’m a business coach and consultant who’s helped tons of online entrepreneurs grow their businesses from the ground up to 6 and 7 figures!I’ve got an MBA from the London School of Economics, I led a team of over 100 people at McKinsey and Co. for over a decade, and I’m a certified Positive Psychology Mindset Coach.I can give you the tools you need to succeed with your online business. And there’s nothing I love more than high-fiving my clients when they crush their big goals!Looking for some quick wins to grow your biz?1. Check out my Entrepreneur Growth Mindset podcast. I interview successful online business owners every week and I’m all about providing you with actionable insights.2. Join my Entrepreneur Growth Mindset Facebook Group. We’re a supportive community of successful go-getters who are always down to collaborate.3. Hop on a free 15 minute call with me! I’ll provide you with a whole bunch of clarity and at least one or two ways to move your business forward!And be sure to check your inbox, because I’ll be sending you my Entrepreneur Growth Mindset Blueprint and all sorts of other valuable resources!
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You're The Smoothie!
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You’re outgoing, charismatic, and a serious inspiration to everyone you meet.You’re amazing at bringing people together and getting them super excited about anything and everything.You genuinely care about the people you help and products you sell and your natural enthusiasm helps you make sure that other people do too.Your big challenge? Sometimes your enthusiasm can feel a little bit like pressure to other people… And when it feels like you might not succeed, you sometimes find it difficult to follow through."Don't let the fear of losing be greater than the excitement of winning." — Robert KiyosakiKeep reading for your customized plan to help you use your Enthusiastic Influencer strengths to reach for the top and bring others up with you:1. Next time you’re in a meeting or a client call, try speaking less and listening more. Your brilliant brain is so fast that you sometimes end up cutting people off before they can offer their solutions.2. Get organized! It’ll be so much easier to follow through if you know exactly what needs to be done and when to do it. Making it way easier to get things done even when the fear of failure rears its ugly head.3. Give yourself a break! You’re killing it in life and business. Take a day off and go for a walk in the woods or have a long chat with your bestie. You’ll never crush all of your awesome goals if you burn out!Hi👋, I’m Sara Peters!I’m a business coach and consultant who’s helped tons of online entrepreneurs grow their businesses from the ground up to 6 and 7 figures!I’ve got an MBA from the London School of Economics, I led a team of over 100 people at McKinsey and Co. for over a decade, and I’m a certified Positive Psychology Mindset Coach.I can give you the tools you need to succeed with your online business. And there’s nothing I love more than high-fiving my clients when they crush their big goals!Looking for some quick wins to grow your biz?1. Check out my Entrepreneur Growth Mindset podcast. I interview successful online business owners every week and I’m all about providing you with actionable insights.2. Join my Entrepreneur Growth Mindset Facebook Group. We’re a supportive community of successful go-getters who are always down to collaborate.3. Hop on a free 15 minute call with me! I’ll provide you with a whole bunch of clarity and at least one or two ways to move your business forward!And be sure to check your inbox, because I’ll be sending you my Entrepreneur Growth Mindset Blueprint and all sorts of other valuable resources!
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You're The Original!
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You’re a great listener, completely compassionate, and so good at helping people see all the sides of any issue.People love working with you because they always feel totally supported and your attention to detail is second to none.You’ve got great ideas and you’re amazing at follow through. Truly, you are a joy to work with.Your biggest challenge? Sometimes you let people walk (and talk!) all over you, which means that they don’t get the full brilliance of your generosity and brilliance. And you’re sometimes afraid of what the world will ask of you once you step into your full potential.“The only way to change someone’s mind is to connect with them from the heart.” — Rasheed OgunlaruKeep reading for your customized plan to use your Supportive Mediator strengths to reach for the top and bring others up with you:1. Don’t be shy about asserting yourself! You know what you’re doing and you’ve got the skills to make it happen. Don’t let your soft-spoken nature hold you back from making the right decisions, owning your expertise, and helping your clients achieve their goals.2. Start taking risks! Sure, change can be scary and risks sometimes fail — but they’re also your best chance to make big things happen in your business!3. Give yourself a break! You’re killing it in life and business. Take a day off and go for a walk in the woods or lunch with your friends. You’ll never crush all of your awesome goals if you burn out!Hi👋, I’m Sara Peters!I’m a business coach and consultant who’s helped tons of online entrepreneurs grow their businesses from the ground up to 6 and 7 figures!I’ve got an MBA from the London School of Economics, I led a team of over 100 people at McKinsey and Co. for over a decade, and I’m a certified Positive Psychology Mindset Coach.I can give you the tools you need to succeed with your online business. And there’s nothing I love more than high-fiving my clients when they crush their big goals!Looking for some quick wins to grow your biz?1. Check out my Entrepreneur Growth Mindset podcast. I interview successful online business owners every week and I’m all about providing you with actionable insights.2. Join my Entrepreneur Growth Mindset Facebook Group. We’re a supportive community of successful go-getters who are always down to collaborate.3. Hop on a free 15 minute call with me! I’ll provide you with a whole bunch of clarity and at least one or two ways to move your business forward!And be sure to check your inbox, because I’ll be sending you my Entrepreneur Growth Mindset Blueprint and all sorts of other valuable resources!
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You're The Great Pretender!
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You’re an amazing researcher and you’ve got making big decisions down to a logical science.There’s nothing you love more than going down an internet rabbit hole to learn everything about a problem before finding the solution.Your clients love your talented creativity and they sure as heck don’t mind when your meticulous tendencies help every project turn out perfectly.Your big challenge? Sometimes your perfectionist nature makes it a teensy bit hard for you to hit deadlines. And your quiet introspection sometimes makes people think they can walk all over you."If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time." — Steve JobsKeep reading for your customized plan to help you use your Meticulous Analyst strengths to reach for the top and bring others up with you:1. Make your voice heard! You know what you’re doing and you’ve got the skills to make it happen. Don’t let your soft-spoken nature hold you back from making the right decisions, owning your expertise, and helping your clients achieve their goals.2. Start taking risks! Sure, change can be scary and risks sometimes fail — but they’re also your best chance to make big things happen in your business!3. Give yourself a break! You’re killing it in life and business. Take a day off and go for a walk in the woods or have a long chat with your bestie. You’ll never crush all of your awesome goals if you burn out!Hi👋, I’m Sara Peters!I’m a business coach and consultant who’s helped tons of online entrepreneurs grow their businesses from the ground up to 6 and 7 figures!I’ve got an MBA from the London School of Economics, I led a team of over 100 people at McKinsey and Co. for over a decade, and I’m a certified Positive Psychology Mindset Coach.I can give you the tools you need to succeed with your online business. And there’s nothing I love more than high-fiving my clients when they crush their big goals!Looking for some quick wins to grow your biz?1. Check out my Entrepreneur Growth Mindset podcast. I interview successful online business owners every week and I’m all about providing you with actionable insights.2. Join my Entrepreneur Growth Mindset Facebook Group. We’re a supportive community of successful go-getters who are always down to collaborate.3. Hop on a free 15 minute call with me! I’ll provide you with a whole bunch of clarity and at least one or two ways to move your business forward!And be sure to check your inbox, because I’ll be sending you my Entrepreneur Growth Mindset Blueprint and all sorts of other valuable resources!
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You're The Recovering People-Pleaser
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