We often end up not being true to ourselves because we’re trying to be the person we think others will approve of.
Courage To Be You is almost here!

Are you fed up with always putting others' needs before your own? Perhaps you tend to give away your time and energy, leaving little space to pursue your own dreams and passions. Maybe guilt makes you say yes when you want to say no—or you avoid speaking up about what matters to you because you worry what people may think.

People-pleasing isn’t something you were born with; it’s something you learnt in childhood to earn approval, and avoid rejection. But you can overcome those old fears and step into a more empowered version of yourself.

We often think about stopping people-pleasing in a very general sense. But to make real and lasting change we need a much deeper understanding of the different types of people-pleasing. In Courage To Be You, you’ll learn about each type so you can recognise your own patterns.

And there's more ...

Courage to Be You also guides you through a journey similar to therapy—helping you explore the confusions and self-doubts that can make it hard to handle people-pleasing situations. You’ll learn how to navigate those awkward situations with confidence, whether they happen with your partner, family, friends, or at work.

In this book you will ...

  • Discover what having Courage to Be You really means—and how to make it a natural part of your life.
  • Gain a deep understanding of the five types of people-pleasing, and how to identify your own patterns.
  • Learn how to easily navigate the confusions and self-doubts that can make it hard to handle people-pleasing situations.
  • Find case studies of people who have been on this same journey.
  • Discover how to release your inner child’s fears and limiting beliefs, so you can let go of the need to please and start having more empowered relationships.

So that you can ...

  • Have time and energy to do the things that truly matter to you.
  • Be acknowledged, valued and respected by people.
  • Make a success of the things you really want to do in your life.
  • Have stronger, more meaningful relationships.
  • Stop worrying about what other people think of you.

Have you taken the quiz?

  • Curious about your people-pleasing habits? Take this quick quiz to gain insights before diving into the book
  • Rescuing
  • Conflict-Avoiding
  • Fitting In
  • Overgiving
  • Fixing


Just because you learnt certain ways of approaching life as a child, you don’t have to keep living that way. 


It's time to say goodbye to people-pleasing. 

It's time to find courage to be you

Courage To Be You is almost here!




  • Marléne Rose Shaw is a therapist and self-help author with over 30 years’ experience helping people step into their power and create confident, fulfilling relationships. She’s passionate about sharing simple techniques and strategies that help people make real and lasting change. Her mission is to help people live the life that’s truly theirs—and, in doing so, help create a more empowered world.

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