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Emma Reed Turrell

Transform workplace wellbeing with Emma Reed Turrell, speaker, psychotherapist and author. Emma helps organisations overcome people-pleasing behaviours and limiting beliefs, delivering practical insights for clients including Diageo, ClearScore, and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.

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Emma Reed Turrell

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  • Psychotherapist specializing in personal growth and well-being
  • Author of "Please Yourself" on overcoming people-pleasing
  • Co-host of "Best Friend Therapy" podcast and sought-after speaker
Emma Reed Turrell is an author and psychotherapist with a wealth of experience spanning over fifteen years. Her primary focus has been on assisting individuals and organizations in realizing their true potential and promoting overall well-being. Recently, Emma achieved a significant milestone with the publication of her debut book, Please Yourself: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Transform Your Life. This groundbreaking work offers a fresh perspective on people-pleasing and presents alternative approaches to leading a more fulfilling life. By sharing compelling stories from people-pleasers from all walks of life, Emma provides valuable insights and practical techniques that enable readers to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and live more authentically. Emma's expertise extends beyond writing, as she co-hosts the popular podcast Best Friend Therapy alongside Elizabeth Day. Additionally, Emma has been a sought-after speaker for various prestigious companies, including Diageo, ClearScore, and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. If you're seeking to support your team's growth by helping them challenge and overcome their limiting beliefs, Emma is the ideal professional to turn to.

Emma's Showreel and Videos

Topics, Sessions and Talks

Making Self-Confidence Your Superpower
Beating Imposter Syndrome
Emma Reed Turrell offers insights into the syndrome's origins, symptoms, and effects, particularly on high achievers prone to self-doubt and perfectionism. Learn its symptoms and how it affects individuals, fostering a sense of normalisation and acknowledgement. Emma shares eight actionable steps, including reevaluating core beliefs, managing comparisons, and helpful methods like the "worry box" for anxiety and worry management. Attendees will leave equipped to tackle imposter syndrome through self-reflection, cognitive dissonance, and a toolkit for anxiety management, fostering resilience and a supportive understanding of their values and capabilities in their personal and professional lives.
How To Stop People Pleasing
People pleasing is the desire to appease others at one’s own expense. Psychotherapist and author of “Please Yourself”, Emma Reed Turrell, identifies key behaviours like difficulty saying no and neglecting personal boundaries, offering steps to regain authenticity and well-being. The talk provides strategies for setting healthy boundaries, redefining self-worth, and fostering self-acceptance. Attendees will learn to challenge deep-seated beliefs and prioritise their well-being through self-compassionate growth. By the end, you’ll be equipped to shift from people-pleasing to a more balanced and authentic lifestyle, aligning actions with personal values and true self, whether at home or in the workplace.
Becoming Free to Succeed: Identifying and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
Emma Reed Turrell draws from her best-selling book, *What Am I Missing?*, to examine the hidden narratives that hinder personal growth. She reveals how deeply ingrained beliefs about self-worth and capability can trap individuals in a scarcity mindset. Attendees will learn to identify and challenge these limiting beliefs, gaining practical tools to foster a growth mindset and create a more fulfilling life.

Why We Recommend Booking Emma

Emma Reed Turrell offers your team the unique opportunity to explore and overcome limiting beliefs, fostering a culture of authenticity and personal growth. Her insights on transcending people-pleasing can significantly enhance workplace well-being and productivity, empowering your employees to thrive both personally and professionally.

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Emma Reed Turrell specialises in discussing psychotherapy, people-pleasing, personal development and more.
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Emma’s delivery is warm and engaging, using excellent storytelling to put audiences at ease. She shares practical tips, encourages participation, and creates a comfortable environment for learning and discussion.
Does Emma Reed Turrell offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Emma Reed Turrell offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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