Your Brain's BFF

The best stress-fighting duo in the biz

I know it sounds unsexy, un-magical, and all too corporate, but…I know you.You THRIVE with a plan, some structure, and clear targets to aim for.So let's just put those in place.We only need an hour to do it.Because that's what we're going to do in the Surviving (And Maybe Even Enjoying) The Holidays workshop next week.Register here! https://partiful.com/e/iql7IdUvmdxmdBmH4Jbw?

here's what I'm up to!And register now for the Surviving (And Maybe Even Enjoying) The Holidays workshop: https://partiful.com/e/iql7IdUvmdxmdBmH4JbwYou're going to walk away with Want Mode activated and your Holiday Magic plan in place :)(And don't worry if you can't make it live – we'll be sending a replay to everyone who registers. So register today!)

and btw it's my bday tomorrow :)Register for the Surviving (And Maybe Even Enjoying) The Holidays workshop here! https://partiful.com/e/iql7IdUvmdxmdBmH4JbwAnd if you're wondering what I decided to do for my birthday, anchored 100% in Wants, not Should's…I'll tell you all about it tomorrow :) Subscribe to my email newsletter so you don't miss a thing: https://poojav.substack.com/

The holidays are billed as the happiest time of year – but for many of us, they're also the most stressful. Join me and Harvard-educated therapist Margaret Wang, LMFT, for a practical workshop designed for high achievers and overthinkers. You'll learn simple, evidence-based tools to manage overwhelm, redefine success, and bring more calm, intention, and even joy. Register here and tell your friends! :) https://partiful.com/e/iql7IdUvmdxmdBmH4Jbw

Op Model Flip #1: “I don't know” is an asset, not a liability.————Knowing what the op model flips are is just the first step. You also have to: → Customize the flips to your situation→ Test and experiment with your new operating model without taking undue risk→ Stay emotionally resilient through the unfamiliarity, uncertainty, and occasional failure of building a new way of workingAll of which is a million times easier with a coach. I help my clients consolidate all that work into one hour a week, with intentional experiments to try between sessions and a regular cadence of after-action reviews and targeted adjustments.All of which ensures the level-up gets done, instead of just being a someday dream.And it also saves you a ton of time, bandwidth, and headache – because you have enough to do already.Op Model Flip #2 is coming tomorrow - make sure to subscribe to my email newsletter so you don't miss it: https://poojav.substack.com/ And if you want to get this level-up done and not just read about it, come talk to me and let's put together your custom plan and make it happen: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

It's not just leveling up...–––––Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

To level up your performance, that's the best advice I can give you.————Tomorrow, I'll tell you the real prize that's waiting on the other side of your 100 failures.Because it's not just increased capacity, leveled-up performance, or a successful pivot.It's something even better :)Subscribe to my email newsletter so you don't miss a thing: https://poojav.substack.com/ And if you're ready to get started on your 100 failure journey through the inflection point you're in…And you want some expertise and support to keep you on track and help you do this as painlessly as possible…Come talk to me and let's make it happen: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

Are you in one right now?——————Tomorrow, I'm going to give you a 5 step process that you can use to generate and rack up your 100 failures.Subscribe to my email newsletter so you don't miss a thing: https://poojav.substack.com/ And if you found yourself nodding along as I described the 3 inflection points because you're realizing you might be at one (or multiple at the same time)... Come talk to me and let's make this inflection point as smooth and hockey-stick-like as possible :) https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

And when you need each———Tomorrow, I'm going to tell you about the 3 kinds of inflection points high achievers face in their careers, and why you need Exploratory Mode when you're in them.Subscribe to my email newsletter so you don't miss a thing: https://poojav.substack.com/And if you've been stuck for more than two weeks on a stress, productivity, performance, or purpose question…Come talk to me and let's crack it together: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

Subscribe to my email newsletter so you don't miss a thing: https://poojav.substack.com/ And if you've also been secretly spinning on existential questions and reaching for a sense of “more” without knowing how to get there…Come talk to me and let me help you figure it out: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

Courtesy of Dr. Becky :)Come talk to me and let's separate the signal from the noise…And use your negative emotions to map your path forward today.Book your free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

This is a good thing :)And if you want to work through the conflict and churn up the answer, come talk to me, and let's get started. Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

Let me tell you how.I saw this 2x2 on Instagram recently, and I had to share it with you…Because it perfectly encompasses your 4 strategic options when you're deciding what to do next in your career.So if you've been feeling stressed and stuck in your career for a while…And you feel like you're wandering in circles trying to get clear on what's next…Book a free consult call with me, and let's get you clear, confident, and moving forward today.Grab your call right here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

Telling you so you don't make it too

You need to build around your unique Flow MO

It might surprise you to learn that I have QUITE a negative brain.If you want my help getting clear on what's next in your career, book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contactI can't wait to talk to you! :)

You know the answer. You're just afraid to do it.This is what I looked like with the produce bag over my head: https://tinyurl.com/dfps6md4Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

Your A+ next job, not your “good enough” next jobBook a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

The people you're jealous of are probably clearer✨ than you areBook a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

Don't get mad at me for this one

Get those Disney Defaults out of your brain.Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

Clarity and security don't come from the plan – they come from the pivots.Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact5 quick and easy career experiments you could do this week: https://poojavcoaching.myflodesk.com/5-quick-career-experiments

Over the next few days, I'm going to share the most common emotional cobwebs that keep people stuck and confused about their next career step.Make sure you're subscribed to my email newsletter so you don't miss a thing: poojav.substack.com

You have to take one hand off the monkey bar to reach for what's next

A simple exercise to help you figure that outBook a free consult call here! https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

The overlooked form of athleticism that you need to create the life you wantCoffee Chat - one-off coaching about your situation, no strings attached: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/coffee-chatConsult Call - let's talk about working together in a full coaching engagement: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact——— 

And how to break its spell

The real performance unlock is when you can stay in flow even when everything is off track.Coffee Chat - one-off coaching about your situation, no strings attached: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/coffee-chatConsult Call - let's talk about working together in a full coaching engagement: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact——— 

The opposite of imposter syndrome isn't confidence. Coffee Chat - one-off coaching about your situation, no strings attached: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/coffee-chatConsult Call - let's talk about working together in a full coaching engagement: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact——— 

How are you going to remind yourself of the reframe?Part 1 of this series: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achieversPart 2: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers-c0aPart 3: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers-59cPart 4: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers-508Part 5: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers-5cbPart 6: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers-671——— Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm about your situation, no strings attached: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/coffee-chatConsult Call - let's talk about working together in a full coaching engagement: https://poojavcoaching.com/contactRead client testimonials: https://poojavcoaching.com/testimonials-page

How is this a win-win?Part 1 of this series: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achieversPart 2: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers-c0aPart 3: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers-59cPart 4: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers-508Part 5: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers-5cbCoffee Chat - one-off coaching about your situation, no strings attached: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/coffee-chatConsult Call - let's talk about working together in a full coaching engagement: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact——— 

What is the lose-lose framing your brain has come up with?Part 1 of this series: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achieversPart 2: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers-c0aPart 3: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers-59cPart 4: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers-508Coffee Chat - one-off coaching about your situation, no strings attached: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/coffee-chatConsult Call - let's talk about working together in a full coaching engagement: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact——— 

This calms my brain down so fast

Where are YOU, relative to all the stuff happening in your brain?

And do this instead.Coffee Chat - one-off coaching about your situation, no strings attached: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/coffee-chatConsult Call - let's talk about working together in a full coaching engagement: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact——— 

Did you know that I first discovered coaching because I was looking for a weight loss solution?I tell the whole story in this episode :)What started as “how do I stop stress eating?” turned into “holy crap, this is changing my entire life.”And if you want to learn more about the toolkit that not only helped me stop stress eating…But also made me more productive, got me onto a new career path, and changed my entire life…Come talk to me and let me tell you all about it :)Drop by for a no-strings-attached coffee chat ☕️We can just chat, I can tell you a bit more about me, and I can give you a coaching perspective on whatever's on your mind.Book one here: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/coffee-chatOr you can book a consult call, and we can map out a full coaching engagement.Let's set your goals, map out a plan to get there, and go through my six-point decision-making checklist to see if we'd be a good fit :)Book a call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

Where is your brain right now?

When your brain gets STUCK Below The Line, it's the mental equivalent of having an autoimmune disease.Part 1 of this series: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achieversCoffee Chat - one-off coaching about your situation, no strings attached: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/coffee-chatConsult Call - let's talk about working together in a full coaching engagement: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact——— 

Is your brain Above The Line or Below The Line?Coffee Chat - one-off coaching about your situation, no strings attached: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/coffee-chatConsult Call - let's talk about working together in a full coaching engagement: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact——— 

Because holiday weekends can be weirdly high-pressure.Coffee Chat - one-off coaching about your situation, no strings attached: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/coffee-chatConsult Call - let's talk about working together in a full coaching engagement: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact——— 

First ask: How can I do this without tradeoffs?Coffee Chat - one-off coaching about your situation, no strings attached: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/coffee-chatConsult Call - let's talk about working together in a full coaching engagement: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact——— 

Not your limits overall as a person. Just the limits of your current operating model.Coffee Chat - one-off coaching about your situation, no strings attached: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/coffee-chatConsult Call - let's talk about working together in a full coaching engagement: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact——— 

Is it the job, or is it your own mental operating model?Coffee Chat - one-off coaching about your situation, no strings attached: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/coffee-chatConsult Call - let's talk about working together in a full coaching engagement: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact——— 

They are:

Employee Mindset vs. Asset MindsetCoffee Chat - one-off coaching about your situation, no strings attached: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/coffee-chatConsult Call - let's talk about working together in a full coaching engagement: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact——— 

“My brain is...”Coffee Chat - one-off coaching about your situation, no strings attached: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/coffee-chatConsult Call - let's talk about working together in a full coaching engagement: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact——— 

Tell me if you ever go through this sequence of events…Coffee Chat - one-off coaching about your situation, no strings attached: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/coffee-chatConsult Call - let's talk about working together in a full coaching engagement: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact——— 

But I think I was right.Coffee Chat - one-off coaching about your situation, no strings attached: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/coffee-chatConsult Call - let's talk about working together in a full coaching engagement: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact———