Your Brain's BFF

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——— 

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——— 

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——— 

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——— 

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——— 

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——— 

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——— 

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——— 

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——— 

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——— 

Akbar and Birbal tell you to stop cold-applying to jobs on LinkedInCoffee 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——— 

So relax and have a great long weekend :)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——— 

Mistake #6: Using the School Grading Model instead of the Matchmaking Model.Introduction to this series and Mistakes #1-5: https://poojav.substack.com/p/7-mistakes-high-achievers-make-whenCoffee 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——— 

And start prioritizing them by this insteadCoffee 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——— 

I recently had a chance to meet Amelia Noël, a Master Certified Coach and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program.I was so excited to meet her because we are both card-carrying high-stress high achievers.She's a Columbia Business School grad. I'm a Harvard Business School grad.She worked in investment banking and consulting. I worked in corporate strategy and consulting.We both did our coach certifications at the Life Coach School, which means we both talk about the “Circumstance | Thought ➡️ Feeling ➡️ Action ➡️ Result” framework all the time.We both now work with high-stress high achievers to them break free from the grind of their careers and build their careers around flow :)And we just recently had an awesome conversation on her podcast, Breaking Free from the Grind, about helping our clients navigate the question of “Should I stay, or should I go?” in their careers.In this episode, we talk about…

Find the signal in the noiseCoffee 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——— 

Mistake #5: Being in Execution Mode instead of Exploratory Mode.Previous parts of this series: https://poojav.substack.com/p/7-mistakes-high-achievers-make-when5 quick and easy career experiments: https://poojav.substack.com/p/5-quick-career-experiments-you-couldCoffee 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——— 

The right things aren't what you think they are.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——— 

You don't have a laziness problem. You have a misalignment problem.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——— 

Mistake #4: Prematurely accepting tradeoffs.——— Intro to this series: https://poojav.substack.com/p/7-mistakes-high-achievers-make-whenMistake #1: https://poojav.substack.com/p/7-mistakes-high-achievers-make-when-3bbMistake #2: https://poojav.substack.com/p/7-mistakes-high-achievers-make-when-544Mistake #3: https://poojav.substack.com/p/7-mistakes-high-achievers-make-when-544Coffee 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——— 

Mistake #3: Discounting the value of your craft because it comes easily to you.Intro to this series: https://poojav.substack.com/p/7-mistakes-high-achievers-make-whenMistake #1: https://poojav.substack.com/p/7-mistakes-high-achievers-make-when-3bbMistake #2: https://poojav.substack.com/p/7-mistakes-high-achievers-make-when-544Coffee 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——— 

One is signal, and the other is noise.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——— 

Mistake #2: Thinking in terms of industries and functions…Instead of thinking in terms of goals, blockers, and problems to be solved.Intro to this series: https://poojav.substack.com/p/7-mistakes-high-achievers-make-whenMistake #1: https://poojav.substack.com/p/7-mistakes-high-achievers-make-when-3bbCoffee 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——— 

Mistake #1: Thinking in terms of jobs and roles…Instead of thinking in terms of applications of their craft.Introduction to this series: https://poojav.substack.com/p/7-mistakes-high-achievers-make-whenSubscribe to my email newsletter: https://poojav.substack.com/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/contactMy “your job vs. your craft” idea is heavily influenced by Simone Seol's concept of “your profession vs. your artistry,” which she elaborates on in this podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4eGc3hQ01JjtzhErJv1DY1?si=hDt4ge33Q0q5kR-XXoJLyg——— 

A lil amuse bouche before we kick off the series next weekSubscribe to my email newsletter to see the whole series: https://poojav.substack.com/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——— 

Correct these mistakes, and clarity, conviction, and momentum will swiftly follow.Subscribe to my email newsletter to see the whole series: https://poojav.substack.com/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——— 

“And if I don't get to pay $1000, I'm going to leave the store and not buy anything.”

You need to listen to thisCoffee 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——— 

What it is & what it isn'tCoffee 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——— 

A parable to help you find flow no matter what's going on around youCoffee 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——— 

And get off the anxiety hamster wheel

Failing? Fucking up? Don't worry. You're right on track.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——— 

Yes, it's as simple as thatCoffee 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——— 

And everything to do with the emotions you're feeling during those hoursCoffee 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——— 

Because they shine a spotlight on an operating model problem in your lifeCoffee 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——— 

What if it's not you?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/contactEsther Perel podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Ybwx3GpjhRRW7zrOCXq1Q?si=0-X0hx0ISmOHH8pdosuQUg——— 

A simple way to create more flow in your lifeCoffee 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——— 

You have to get into “I am__” Mode FIRST.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——— 

You're already at the mountaintop

Do you have a wrapping paper problem, or an in-the-box problem?

And how to start solving it todayCoffee 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/contactExpert You vs. Student You: https://poojav.substack.com/p/a-tale-of-two-yous-the-student-and-465——— 

Maybe it's not a problem.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——— 

It's not about confidence – it's about attention control.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——— 

The Three Bubble Theory of Emotions

Here's the big lie about flow…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——— What my clients have to say…“I've gained the ability to notice when I'm in the more negative thought patterns and to recognize that no amount of bullying myself is going to result in the change I want.I've been able to build a more positive, affirming, confidence-building narrative about myself and spend just as much time looking for evidence that I spend time exactly how I should and that I'm already fully capable, rather than just looking at the negative.”—Client | Early-Stage Tech Startup Director turned Design ConsultantRead client testimonials: https://poojavcoaching.com/testimonials-page——— Did you know I have a full table of contents, where all my work is categorized by topic, so you can easily find what you need right now? Check out all my free resources: https://poojav.substack.com/p/welcome-to-your-brains-bff

All it takes is this one weird trickCoffee 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——— What my clients have to say…“Trust the process and within a few sessions, you'll see results. This is not something where you have to wait six months or a year before you expect to start feeling better. It happens pretty quickly.”—Client | Head of Business Development at MedTech CompanyRead client testimonials: https://poojavcoaching.com/testimonials-page——— Did you know I have a full table of contents, where all my work is categorized by topic, so you can easily find what you need right now? Check out all my free resources: https://poojav.substack.com/p/welcome-to-your-brains-bff

You're probably great at one and really bad at the other.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——— What my clients have to say…“I felt like every Monday, regardless of what happened that week, I had someone who had my back and would help me gently course correct. Pooja would always help me push off my week to a great start so that I wouldn't lose out on the progress I had made or forget about all the good things I was doing. To kick start my week like that felt like a superpower.”—Client | Solutions Engineer at Fintech CompanyRead client testimonials: https://poojavcoaching.com/testimonials-page——— Did you know I have a full table of contents, where all my work is categorized by topic, so you can easily find what you need right now? Check out all my free resources: https://poojav.substack.com/p/welcome-to-your-brains-bff

The parable of the beggar who didn't know he was richCoffee 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——— What my clients have to say…“I have more confidence. I advocate for myself a lot more at work. I second guess myself a lot less. I have healthier relationships with my family, because we talked about how to advocate for boundaries, and how to have a healthy spin on some of the complicated family dynamics that naturally arise.”—Client | Head of Business Development at MedTech CompanyRead client testimonials: https://poojavcoaching.com/testimonials-page——— Did you know I have a full table of contents, where all my work is categorized by topic, so you can easily find what you need right now? Check out all my free resources: https://poojav.substack.com/p/welcome-to-your-brains-bff

I have 3 tips for you.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——— What my clients have to say…“I was worried the advice I'd be getting would be very general or something that I could just have Googled or seen on Twitter. But that quickly fell away. The advice, the connection, the unique frameworks and analogies Pooja has were like nothing I've ever seen before, outside of her social media.”—Client | VP at Major Financial InstitutionRead client testimonials: https://poojavcoaching.com/testimonials-page——— Did you know I have a full table of contents, where all my work is categorized by topic, so you can easily find what you need right now? Check out all my free resources: https://poojav.substack.com/p/welcome-to-your-brains-bff

To go there — be here.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——— Did you know I have a full table of contents, where all my work is categorized by topic, so you can easily find what you need right now? Check out all my free resources: https://poojav.substack.com/p/welcome-to-your-brains-bff

If you can interpret a car honk, you can do thisCoffee 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——— What my clients have to say…“I think the biggest transformation is not hating my brain.Now, I work with it and am like, ‘Oh, right, it's doing this to protect me. Thanks, brain!'I love that I have this relationship with my brain that's like a partnership.”—Client | CEO, PE-backed companyRead client testimonials: https://poojavcoaching.com/testimonials-page——— Did you know I have a full table of contents, where all my work is categorized by topic, so you can easily find what you need right now? Check out all my free resources: https://poojav.substack.com/p/welcome-to-your-brains-bff