Perfectionism, people pleasing, and procrastination can look like dedication on the surface. In practice, they often create rework, slow decisions, weak delegation, unnecessary stress, and professionals who take on far more than they should. This course helps participants recognize how the 3Ps show up in their work, identify what keeps the patterns in place, and replace them with more effective behaviors. The goal is not to lower standards. It is to stop letting high standards create low-value work.
Course ID: HTPPPP
The High-Performer Traps: Perfectionism, People Pleasing, and Procrastination
Learning Objectives
- Identify how perfectionism, people pleasing, and procrastination show up in day-to-day professional behavior.
- Evaluate the impact of the 3Ps on time, decision-making, delegation, communication, and performance.
- Apply practical techniques to interrupt these patterns and respond with greater confidence, clarity, and efficiency.
Major Topics
- The hidden cost of perfectionism, people pleasing, and procrastination
- Over-functioning and taking on too much
- Rework, avoidance, and delayed decision-making
- Assertiveness and clearer communication
- Choosing the right standard for the work in front of you
Advanced Preparations
None
Who Should Attend
Accounting and finance professionals who hold themselves to high standards but find that perfectionism, over-accommodation, or avoidance is costing them time, confidence, or leadership capacity.
Fields of Study
Personal DevelopmentPrerequisites
None