Your Brain's BFF

1 question you MUST include when evaluating yourselfThat you are definitely not asking nowBook a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact———What my clients have to say…“I would recommend Pooja to anyone who feels like there is a part of their life where they feel stuck — either stuck in a vicious thought cycle, or stuck at work, or stuck in some sort of unhealthy personal relationship, or not able to improve some aspect of their life that they want to.Honestly that's probably everybody, because everyone's probably stuck in some aspect of their life.”—Client | Head of Business Development at MedTech CompanyRead more client testimonials here: https://poojavcoaching.com/testimonials-page———I help high achievers get clear on what's next and make that next step happen…Whether that's leveling up where they are, or making their next career move.Did you know I have 400+ articles covering every possible angle of this topic? Check them out at my Table of Contents, where all my work is organized by theme so you can easily find what you need today: https://poojav.substack.com/p/welcome-to-your-brains-bffAnd if you want to make sure you never miss a post, subscribe to my email newsletter: https://poojav.substack.com/

You're already living your worst case scenario.Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact———What my clients have to say…“Everything in the world is about feelings. At the end of the day, that's the reality of the human condition. And so to get to this level of analytical rigor around my feelings is just so helpful.”—Client | CEO, PE-backed companyRead more client testimonials here: https://poojavcoaching.com/testimonials-page———I help high achievers get clear on what's next and make that next step happen…Whether that's leveling up where they are, or making their next career move.Did you know I have 400+ articles covering every possible angle of this topic? Check them out at my Table of Contents, where all my work is organized by theme so you can easily find what you need today: https://poojav.substack.com/p/welcome-to-your-brains-bffAnd if you want to make sure you never miss a post, subscribe to my email newsletter: https://poojav.substack.com/

This is my only sports metaphor ⚾️Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact———What my clients have to say…“Pooja has a really good balance of validating your emotions but also giving feedback and being upfront like, ‘Hey, I've seen this pattern in you.'That made me trust her and her frameworks — she is really looking out long term for the client's best interest.”—Client | CEO, PE-backed companyRead more client testimonials here: https://poojavcoaching.com/testimonials-page———I help high achievers get clear on what's next and make that next step happen…Whether that's leveling up where they are, or making their next career move.Did you know I have 400+ articles covering every possible angle of this topic? Check them out at my Table of Contents, where all my work is organized by theme so you can easily find what you need today: https://poojav.substack.com/p/welcome-to-your-brains-bffAnd if you want to make sure you never miss a post, subscribe to my email newsletter: https://poojav.substack.com/

How to spend more time in flowAll it takes is a simple conversation with yourself.Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact———What my clients have to say…“Some weeks, I have a very specific thing that is troubling me, and I'm excited to talk about it.And there are other times where I came in and I didn't quite know what I wanted to talk about, and those were the sessions where Pooja was able to help me unpack something that I didn't even know was there.It surprised me that I didn't have to do all the work in advance to come in with the agenda of what I needed to talk about, and that there are nuggets and insights to get, no matter how clearly I even see the problem coming in.”—Client | Early-Stage Tech Startup Director turned Design ConsultantRead more client testimonials here: https://poojavcoaching.com/testimonials-page———I help high achievers get clear on what's next and make that next step happen…Whether that's leveling up where they are, or making their next career move.Did you know I have 400+ articles covering every possible angle of this topic? Check them out at my Table of Contents, where all my work is organized by theme so you can easily find what you need today: https://poojav.substack.com/p/welcome-to-your-brains-bffAnd if you want to make sure you never miss a post, subscribe to my email newsletter: https://poojav.substack.com/

Your self-criticism isn't helping youIt's like trying to run a race with a broken legBook a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact———What my clients have to say…“I have a healthier internal monologue. I still have an internal monologue, but it's a positive one.And there are moments where I slip back into some of the negative thought cycles I used to be in, and it's almost like I can hear—‘Pooja would tell me to stop assuming that everyone thinks I'm annoying.And Pooja would tell me to advocate for myself, because what's the worst that could happen?And Pooja would tell me to take a break and acknowledge that thought, but not get sucked into it and move on with my day.'There's a second layer now of my internal monologue that is the healthy helper, which I developed from coaching, that just stops me from ever regressing too far into those negative thoughts.”—Client | Head of Business Development at MedTech CompanyRead more client testimonials here: https://poojavcoaching.com/testimonials-page———I help high achievers get clear on what's next and make that next step happen…Whether that's leveling up where they are, or making their next career move.Did you know I have 400+ articles covering every possible angle of this topic? Check them out at my Table of Contents, where all my work is organized by theme so you can easily find what you need today: https://poojav.substack.com/p/welcome-to-your-brains-bffAnd if you want to make sure you never miss a post, subscribe to my email newsletter: https://poojav.substack.com/

What matters ≠ which strategy you pick. What matters = what you think about yourself when that strategy stops working.Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact———What my clients have to say…“It's honestly fun. You're working on the most important thing in your life — your goals and your aspirations. And you're doing it in a manner that is not harsh or strict. It's like a video game, and you get to gently make progress towards the things that matter.”—Client | Solutions Engineer at Fintech CompanyRead more client testimonials here: https://poojavcoaching.com/testimonials-page———I help high achievers get clear on what's next and make that next step happen…Whether that's leveling up where they are, or making their next career move.Did you know I have 400+ articles covering every possible angle of this topic? Check them out at my Table of Contents, where all my work is organized by theme so you can easily find what you need today: https://poojav.substack.com/p/welcome-to-your-brains-bffAnd if you want to make sure you never miss a post, subscribe to my email newsletter: https://poojav.substack.com/

That you can ask yourself too :)Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact———What my clients have to say…“I realized that I wasn't alone in a lot of my situations. In fact, what I was going through was very common.And that there were tools that I could use to get out of this, and that I wasn't the first person in the world to go through and I'm not going to be the last.And that Pooja has seen this before and that she is very well equipped and familiar with how to troubleshoot these things. That helped so much.”—Ashley | VP at Major Financial InstitutionRead more client testimonials here: https://poojavcoaching.com/testimonials-page———I help high achievers get clear on what's next and make that next step happen…Whether that's leveling up where they are, or making their next career move.Did you know I have 400+ articles covering every possible angle of this topic? Check them out at my Table of Contents, where all my work is organized by theme so you can easily find what you need today: https://poojav.substack.com/p/welcome-to-your-brains-bffAnd if you want to make sure you never miss a post, subscribe to my email newsletter: https://poojav.substack.com/

It's not achieve thing ➡️ feel better. It's feel better ➡️ achieve thing.Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact———What my clients have to say…“I would in particular recommend Pooja to this specific phenotype of high achievers.We put a lot of pressure on ourselves and the outside world might never understand that our lives are not as perfect as they seem, or that we struggle as much as we do.I think that phenotype in particular, would benefit a ton from working with Pooja specifically.”—Client | Head of Business Development at MedTech CompanyRead more client testimonials here: https://poojavcoaching.com/testimonials-page———I help high achievers get clear on what's next and make that next step happen…Whether that's leveling up where they are, or making their next career move.Did you know I have 400+ articles covering every possible angle of this topic? Check them out at my Table of Contents, where all my work is organized by theme so you can easily find what you need today: https://poojav.substack.com/p/welcome-to-your-brains-bffAnd if you want to make sure you never miss a post, subscribe to my email newsletter: https://poojav.substack.com/

A little exercise for you to do todayLet's just notice

3 ways to think about doing something "different" in your careerAnd kill the compare and despairBook a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

Register for my workshop, Surviving (And Maybe Even Enjoying) The Holidays here: https://partiful.com/e/iql7IdUvmdxmdBmH4JbwI can't wait to see you there! :)

Register for my workshop, Surviving (And Maybe Even Enjoying) The Holidays, here: https://partiful.com/e/iql7IdUvmdxmdBmH4Jbw

You'll probably relate to this

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———