Your Brain's BFF

456. Parenting advice that can help you in your job search

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 2:17

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

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455. If you're feeling stuck in your career: You're not confused. You're conflicted.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 2:27

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

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454. This 2x2 might solve all your career confusion in the next 2 minutes

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 7:28

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

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453. The career pivot mistake I've made multiple times

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 3:13

Telling you so you don't make it too

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452. The exact process I used to navigate every career pivot

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 3:49

You need to build around your unique Flow MO

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451. The exact sentence I say to myself when I'm stressed

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 2:48

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! :)

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450. What getting stuck in the rain has to do with your next career step

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 2:56

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

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386. The underrated emotional skill you need to land your next job

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 3:24

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

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449. Clarity is a superpower

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 5:34

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

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448. One unhinged question to help you get clear on your next career step

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 6:04

Don't get mad at me for this one

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447. What Kpop Demon Hunters has to do with your career

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 5:11

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

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375. To get clear on what's next, plan less and pivot faster

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 6:09

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

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446. Emotional Cobweb #2 keeping you stuck and confused about your next career step

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 4:28

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445. Emotional Cobweb #1 keeping you stuck and confused about your next career step

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 2:36

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444. You don't need advice to figure out what's next. You need to clear your emotional cobwebs.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 1:32

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

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443. The hidden first step high achievers overlook when deciding their next career move

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 4:14

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

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442. Is it a bad day, or a bad job?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 1:49

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

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333. You are an emotional athlete.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 2:30

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———

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346. Why self-criticism is so seductive

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 4:11

And how to break its spell

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441. My 3 second Nickelodeon slime trick for staying in flow – even when everything is going wrong

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 2:21

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———

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440. What an ER nurse taught me about imposter syndrome

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 4:15

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———

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439. The biggest mistake high achievers make that inadvertently caps their performance (part 7)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 8:30

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

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438. The biggest mistake high achievers make that inadvertently caps their performance (part 6)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 9:24

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———

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437. The biggest mistake high achievers make that inadvertently caps their performance (part 5)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 6:45

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———

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436. If you're always worried about what other people think, ask yourself this question

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 5:03

This calms my brain down so fast

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435. The biggest mistake high achievers make that inadvertently caps their performance (part 4)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 6:18

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

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434. Stop trying to prove yourself to your boss

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 3:23

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———

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433. Most people don't know this about me…

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 4:28

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

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432. The biggest mistake high achievers make that inadvertently caps their performance (part 3)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 8:53

Where is your brain right now?

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431. The biggest mistake high achievers make that inadvertently caps their performance (part 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 8:28

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———

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430. The biggest mistake high achievers make that inadvertently caps their performance (part 1)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 16:24

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———

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429. This 4th of July…set the right expectations

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 4:25

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———

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243. How to think about tradeoffs

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 4:04

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———

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372. 3 signs you're hitting the limits of the Stressed Out Overachiever operating model

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 6:58

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———

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378. Don't change jobs without asking yourself this question

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 3:45

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———

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338. The 4 kinds of self-doubt + The quick & dirty solution to each

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 6:02

They are:

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428. How to rest without feeling terrible about it

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 6:18

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———

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427. 3 words to add to your vocabulary for less stress and more flow today

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 3:47

“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———

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367. Why working harder isn't making you feel better

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 6:40

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———

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426. My ex-boyfriend used to tell me I was wrong about this…

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 4:45

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———

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425. Don't set goals for achievement. Set goals for momentum.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 2:35

Doable > DauntingCoffee 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———

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424. How to tell if you really want what you say you want

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 5:11

A 30 second testCoffee 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———

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423. The Salt Fat Acid Heat of productivity and ambition

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 4:19

If you're feeling stressed or stuck – adjust one of these ingredientsCoffee 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———

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422. A quick test to figure out if you need a coach, or if ChatGPT is good enough

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 6:12

I use AI in my own self-coaching all the time…and there's no way I'm letting go of my own coach.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———

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421. What my favorite sci-fi novel can teach you about building the career you want

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 3:41

The enemy's gate is down.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———

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420. The Two Kinds of Motivation

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 6:10

One will burn you out. The other will keep you in flow.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———

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419. Is your career a garden or a jungle?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 2:46

I recommend building a jungle.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———

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418. Don't avoid mistakes. Make praiseworthy mistakes.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 7:54

Use this spectrum to toggle your brain out of fear and back into flow.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———

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417. 7 mistakes high achievers make when choosing their next career step (part 7)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 5:07

Mistake #7: Expecting the process to be linear.Previous parts of this series: https://poojav.substack.com/p/7-mistakes-high-achievers-make-whenPuzzle box video: https://www.instagram.com/p/CAa1KUfDEFn/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———

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416. The #1 reason you feel behind…

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 3:22

It's not a productivity problem. It's an emotional avoidance problem.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———

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415. If you would have passed the marshmallow test as a kid, listen to this

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 3:39

You're probably burning out right now. Here's why.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/contact———

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