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EP 62: From Good Girl to Badass: Breaking Free from People-Pleasing with Coco Duan
· 1 h 02 min · Episode 64
Episode EP 62: From Good Girl to Badass: Breaking Free from People-Pleasing with Coco Duan
What happens when you've checked every box for success but still feel empty inside?
In this episode of This Is How She Does It, Angela Lee sits down with executive coach and Unchecking the Boxes author Coco Duan to explore the hidden cost of high achievement. After rising to the top as a Fortune 500 executive, Coco realized that external success couldn't fill the void created by years of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and "good girl" conditioning.
Together, they discuss how to unlearn limiting patterns, build authentic self-trust, and redefine success on your own terms. If you're ready to stop performing and start creating a life that feels deeply aligned, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, you'll learn:
• Why external success doesn't always lead to fulfillment • How to break free from people-pleasing and perfectionism • What it takes to build a life rooted in joy, purpose, and authentic confidence
Connect with Coco Duan:
• LinkedIn • Book a Clarity Call • Unchecking the Boxes: Stop Proving, Pleasing, and Performing to Live on Your Own Terms
Connect with Angela:
I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest!
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Links in the notes 4
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/cocoduan/
- https://calendly.com/cocoduancoaching/1-hr-consultation?month=2026-07
- https://www.amazon.com/Unchecking-Boxes-Proving-Pleasing-Performing/dp/B0GM8NG9X3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FGN2SW9VPQ7C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UuhTlkNq9MWkk2U_2MFtng.ppU4uR1aJT-wFHN65whnjLMybPs0rduCT6cmV2k5sdo&dib_tag=se&keywords=unchecking+the+boxes&qid=1773261650&sprefix=unchecking,aps,396&sr=8-1
- https://www.instagram.com/how_she_does_it_podcast/
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