The Fulfilment Studio with Chloe Cooper

I'm NOT Waiting for $600K to Stop People Pleasing [Season 1 Finale]

You're successful, driven, and respected. You're also exhausted from over-delivering, burned out from people-pleasing, and tired of hiding parts of yourself to seem "professional enough." Sound familiar? What if all this is holding you back from feeling as happy as you can be... or keeping you stuck? In this unscripted, impromptu Season 1 finale, Chloe Temple opens up about her mission to stop people-pleasing, stop over-delivering to prove her worth, and chooses radical honesty over corporate palatability—even when it feels terrifying. You'll discover: * Why the "$600K rule" (or any success threshold) keeps high-achievers trapped in people-pleasing patterns * The hidden cost of saying yes to "dream opportunities" when you're already burned out * How perfectionism and over-delivering are actually forms of people-pleasing in disguise * The concept of Separation of Tasks: what's your responsibility vs. what's theirs (and why trying to control others' perceptions destroys your freedom) * Why aiming for 110% is unsustainable leadership—and what happens when you choose 90% instead * How to spot when you're leading from achievement addiction vs. authentic leadership * The real reason you're hiding parts of yourself at work (and what it's costing you) * What setting boundaries and prioritising wellbeing actually looks like for ambitious leaders If you're exhausted from trying to be "enough," burned out from over-giving, hiding your true self to seem professional, or waiting for permission to lead authentically—this vulnerable conversation will help you see where people-pleasing is running your life. This episode is for you if: * You're successful on paper, but still feel it's "not enough" * You struggle with imposter syndrome despite your achievements * You say yes when you mean no (and resent yourself for it) * You're tired of moulding yourself to be acceptable, likeable, safe * You want to lead with integrity but fear being "too much" or "not enough" Resources mentioned: * The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga 🎧 Season 2 hint: "It might not just be me..." Stay tuned. Connect & Explore: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-temple/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-temple/] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipwithchloe/ [https://www.instagram.com/leadershipwithchloe/] * Website: https://www.popprovides.com [https://www.popprovides.com/]

3 Leadership Saboteurs to AVOID [Perfectionist, People Pleaser, Achievement Addict]

You delivered a brilliant presentation. People loved it. You got great feedback. You should be celebrating. So why do you feel like it wasn't enough? In this unscripted and vulnerable episode, Chloe Temple planned to talk about purpose leadership—then realised five minutes before recording that she needed to address the shadow side instead. Fresh from therapy and sitting in the gap between a successful week and profound disappointment, she shares what's really happening when high standards become saboteurs. You'll discover: * The three dominant leadership saboteurs: the Achievement Addict, the Over-Deliverer, and the People Pleaser * Why the gap between your expectations and reality is what creates disappointment—even after wins * How people pleasing disguises itself as virtue (commitment, consistency, showing up for others) * The difference between Performance Leadership shadows (never enough) and Purpose Leadership shadows (giving too much) * Why you can appear to lead brilliantly whilst abandoning leadership of your own life * How to tell if you're leading from purpose or just trying to control how others perceive you * The real cost of perfectionism: it's not a high standard, it's an impossible one Chloe also gets honest about the voice that says "shouldn't you hide your struggles if you're a coach?"—and why sharing them anyway is living her Why: to spark change so we can simply be our true selves. If you're exhausted from trying to meet your own impossible standards, burning out from over-giving, or people-pleasing your way through leadership—this raw conversation will help you spot which saboteurs are running your life. Mentioned resources: * FREE Masterclass: The 15 Sneaky Saboteurs (https://www.popprovides.com/leader-that-lasts-event) * Recording of "How to Find Purpose" Masterclass (available for 10 days—DM Chloe for access) 🎧 Tune in to identify your leadership shadows and learn how to lead yourself first. Connect with Chloe: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-temple/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-temple/] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipwithchloe/ [https://www.instagram.com/leadershipwithchloe/] Or check out our Leader That Lasts Accelerator: https://www.popprovides.com/accelerator [https://www.popprovides.com/accelerator]

Big “P“ Purpose Vs little “p” purpose [Do you know your why?]

Purpose isn't one thing. It's two. And most people spend their entire lives not knowing the difference—which is why they feel stuck, demotivated, or questioning if they're on the right path. In this raw and revealing episode, Chloe Temple gets brutally honest—she didn't want to record it. At all. With a full plate and saboteurs running wild, every part of her wanted to avoid hitting record. But she did it anyway. And that moment perfectly illustrates the difference between Big "P" Purpose (your unchanging Why) and little "p" purpose (the shifting whys that drive your daily decisions). You'll discover: * The crucial difference between Big P Purpose and little p purpose—and why you need both * How your Big P Purpose is formed by age 18 and becomes the golden thread running through your entire life * Why Chloe's little p purpose got her to press record today, but her Big P Purpose made her start the podcast in the first place * The four major benefits of knowing your Why (including why things trigger you so deeply) * Examples of Big P Purpose statements and what they reveal about who we are at our core * How little p purposes change throughout your life—from family to health to career—and why that's completely normal * Why knowing your purpose is the most powerful tool for overcoming your sneaky saboteurs * The concerning trend: finding purpose is now the third highest use case for generative AI in 2025 Chloe also shares her own Why statement—"to spark change so we can simply be our true selves"—and how it guides everything from major business decisions (including walking away from a multimillion-pound opportunity) to how she shows up on this podcast. If you've been feeling stuck, questioning whether you're on the right path, or wondering what's really driving you—this episode will help you get clear on both your constant North Star and your evolving motivations. Mentioned resources: * FREE 60-Minute Masterclass: How to Find Purpose (without relying on AI) – Thursday 9th October, 9AM BST | 7PM AEST OR 7PM BST | 2PM EDT Register here: https://theleaderthatlasts.kit.com/purpose-event [https://theleaderthatlasts.kit.com/purpose-event] * How to Stop 15 Sneaky Leadership Saboteurs Blocking Your Potential – Register here: https://www.popprovides.com/leader-that-lasts-event [https://www.popprovides.com/leader-that-lasts-event] 🎧 Tune in to discover your Big P Purpose and reconnect with what truly drives you. Connect with Chloe: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-temple/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-temple/] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipwithchloe/ [https://www.instagram.com/leadershipwithchloe/] Or check out our Leader That Lasts Accelerator: https://www.popprovides.com/accelerator [https://www.popprovides.com/accelerator]

Who’s in Your Corner? The 6 People Who’ll MAKE or BREAK Your Success

Who’s really in your corner — and do they even know the role they play? In this episode, Chloe Temple shares the exact framework she uses to map out the six essential roles every leader needs to thrive. Because success isn't a solo game, no matter how independent you think you are. You'll discover: * The four C’s and two W’s framework for building your support crew. * Why having too many cheerleaders but no challengers can hold you back. * How to spot role mismatches in your life (and why your partner might not be the best person to give you tough love). * Why relying on just one person for everything can be a recipe for resentment. * Tools and examples (yes, including AI tools like ChatGPT) to fill gaps in your support network. Chloe also opens up about her own transition after losing her full-time team member Nat, and how she’s rethinking support in business and life. If you’ve been feeling alone in your career journey, stuck, or unsure where to get the right kind of support — this episode will help you rethink who and what you really need. Mentioned resources: * Book: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan * Support Crew Mapping Tool: Download here: https://theleaderthatlasts.kit.com/supportcrew 🎧 Tune in and start intentionally designing the team (and energy) around you. Connect with Chloe: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-temple/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipwithchloe/ Or check out our leader that lasts accelerator: https://www.popprovides.com/accelerator

The 'Just Survive Until My Holiday' Trap (And How to Avoid Immediately Needing Another)

If you've just returned from summer holidays feeling like you need another break already, or you're currently in pre-holiday cramming mode, this episode is perfectly timed. Chloe opens up about being a reformed "holiday ninja" who used to obsessively map out the year to maximise time off, negotiate for more holiday days instead of pay rises, and land at 6am to go straight to work. Sound familiar? But here's the uncomfortable truth: if you're constantly needing to escape your work, the real problem isn't that you need better holidays — it's that you need work you don't need to escape from. You'll hear: * Why the "just survive until my holiday" mentality guarantees you'll immediately need another one * The three drivers of intrinsic motivation that make work feel like play (from Daniel Pink's "Drive") * How to integrate holiday energy into your normal week instead of living boom-bust cycles * Why leaders desperately need thinking space (and how over a third admit they don't create it) * Chloe's new community experiment: weekly "CoThink sessions" for protected thinking time This isn't about working less or taking fewer holidays. It's about creating work you love and building sustainable recovery into normal life, so holidays become a bonus, not a desperate necessity. Mentioned resources: * Daniel Pink's "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us": https://www.danpink.com/books/drive/ [https://www.danpink.com/books/drive/] * The Leader that Lasts Community (where we host the Co-Think Sessions): https://www.skool.com/the-leader-that-lasts-9742/about [https://www.skool.com/the-leader-that-lasts-9742/about] Connect with Chloe: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-temple/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-temple/] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipwithchloe/ [https://www.instagram.com/leadershipwithchloe/] Join the thinking space revolution: https://www.skool.com/the-leader-that-lasts-9742/about [https://www.skool.com/the-leader-that-lasts-9742/about] Listen now if you're tired of the countdown-to-holiday cycle and ready to build work that energises rather than depletes you.