Stop people pleasing, learn the power of NO & live your BEST LIFE! With Elaine Blidgeon
Download MP3If you’re fed up at work, perhaps on the verge of burnout and/or thinking about quitting your job, check out this episode of The Great Untangle!
Dr Nicky Priaulx sits down with mindset achievement coach Elaine Blidgeon for a transformative conversation about breaking free from workplace anxiety, people-pleasing patterns, and the fear of saying “no.” Elaine shares her remarkable journey from debilitating anxiety to helping others find authentic power in challenging situations, revealing why changing jobs often doesn’t solve our problems and how to create real, lasting change.
Dr Nicky Priaulx sits down with mindset achievement coach Elaine Blidgeon for a transformative conversation about breaking free from workplace anxiety, people-pleasing patterns, and the fear of saying “no.” Elaine shares her remarkable journey from debilitating anxiety to helping others find authentic power in challenging situations, revealing why changing jobs often doesn’t solve our problems and how to create real, lasting change.
We hear about how deep mindset work can with a coach like Elaine helps people powerfully transform their relationship with workplace conflict and personal boundaries. From Marigold gloves to masterful boundary-setting, Elaine’s personal story and professional insights offer a fresh perspective on handling difficult situations and people.
This episode is essential for:
- Professionals considering quitting due to difficult workplace dynamics
- Those under huge pressure at work / home and on the verge of burnout
- Anyone struggling to say “no” to excessive demands
- People-pleasers seeking authentic self-expression
- Individuals dealing with workplace anxiety or toxic relationships
- Leaders managing challenging team dynamics
Key topics include:
- Why “pushing through fear” and exposure therapy often backfire
- Understanding and transforming unconscious reactive patterns
- Setting authentic boundaries without damaging relationships
- Breaking free from people-pleasing behaviors
- Creating lasting change through mindset transformation
Whether you’re dealing with overwhelming workloads, difficult relationships, or struggling to maintain boundaries (or all these things), this episode reveals why the so-called “quick-fix solutions” often fail and how deep mindset work creates lasting positive change. Join us for a conversation that challenges conventional wisdom about workplace dynamics and personal transformation.
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Timestamps
00:00 Welcome & Introduction
00:00 Welcome & Introduction
02:18 Overview of Episode Themes: Boundaries & Personal Fulfillment
04:00 Audio Version Note About Visual Props
04:55 Meet Elaine Blidgeon & Her Work
08:38 Understanding Authenticity vs People-Pleasing
13:54 Elaine’s Personal Journey: From Anxiety to Transformation
20:35 The Problem with “Pushing Through Fear”
25:50 Why Job-Hopping Isn’t the Answer
31:30 Breaking Free from People-Pleasing Patterns
38:45 Navigating Toxic Workplace Dynamics
45:20 The Power of Saying “No” Effectively
52:40 Managing Difficult Relationships Without Burning Out
59:15 Real Change vs Feel-Good Solutions
1:07:30 Working with the Unconscious Mind
1:15:45 The T-Shirt Story: Why Exposure Therapy Failed
1:21:50 Final Thoughts & Getting Help
1:25:02 Wrap-up & How to Connect with Elaine
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How to Connect with Elaine Blidgeon
https://elaineblidgeon.com/
How to Connect with Elaine Blidgeon
https://elaineblidgeon.com/
LinkedIn Page: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/elaineblidgeon
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@elaineblidgeon
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Creators and Guests
Host
Dr Nicky Priaulx
I'm an alchemist of ideas, innovation, and human potential. As an Knowledge & Learning Alchemist through Graduate Coaching Pro, I transform how UK Master's students approach academic excellence. My high-impact masterclasses distil two decades of higher education experience into pure gold - showing students exactly what they need to succeed without expensive, long-term support. Through The Great Untangle podcast and channel, I blend stories of transformation with practical wisdom, exploring how people have radically reimagined their relationship with work and success. These joy-filled conversations reveal the chemistry of change - how small shifts in perspective can catalyse extraordinary life transformations.
Guest
Professor Anna Grear
Elaine Blidgeon is a Mindset Achievement Coach, who empowers people to set boundaries, preserve relationships, and thrive with confidence
