Podcasts about goli kalkhoran

For a lot of us—especially high-achieving women—ambition can feel like a double-edged sword. It drives us, fuels us, and pushes us forward. But it can also drain us, disconnect us, and quietly lead us away from who we really are. That's exactly why I invited Amina AITai back to the podcast. She's a holistic business and career coach, a chronic illness advocate, a proud immigrant, and one of the most grounded voices on what it means to live and lead with intention. In her new book, The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living, Amina unpacks the toxic side of ambition—and how to reclaim it in a way that actually serves you. We talk about the ambition myths that keep women stuck, the pressure to perform at all costs, and how to get out of the cycle of striving and back into alignment with what really matters. This isn't about playing small—it's about playing smart. Purposefully. Intuitively. Sustainably. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ What the ambition trap is—and how to know if you're in it ✅ The difference between aligned ambition and external pressure ✅ Why burnout isn't a badge of honor ✅ Practices to reconnect with your brilliance and body ✅ The surprising role rest plays in achievement Ambition isn't the problem. The problem is chasing a version of success that was never really yours to begin with. It's time to stop striving and start living—from the inside out.   Connect with Amina:  Website: www.aminaaltai.com  IG: https://www.instagram.com/aminaaltai/ Book: https://www.aminaaltai.com/book Related Podcast Episodes: The Power of Enough with Elizabeth Husserl | 299 How To Know When It's Time to Quit with Goli Kalkhoran | 266 Abundance: Secrets to Prosperity and Ease with Cathy Heller | 260 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform!

Welcome back to Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob! This week's episode is a powerful deep dive into the realities of career burnout, rediscovering your purpose, and reshaping your mindset—featuring the brilliant Goli Kalkhoran, founder of Lessons from a Quitter.We unpack three big takeaways from our energizing conversation on Entrepreneurial Thinkers Episode 158, “Quitting Your Career to Save Your Life.” Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, executive, or simply feeling stuck in your current path, this is a conversation you need to hear. Goli shares deeply personal insights about breaking free from a life that no longer fits and taking bold steps toward something better.From learning to stop tolerating the things that drain us, to recognizing that persistent inner itch that might be your next calling, to powerful tools like Thought Swapping and Intentional Thinking—this episode is packed with practical wisdom for navigating uncertainty and realigning with joy and purpose.Goli's story hit home for me in so many ways—especially as someone who made my own career pivot 27+ years ago. Her words are real, relatable, and needed now more than ever in today's chaotic world.If you're ready for a mindset shift, or just need a reminder that you're not alone in your struggles, this is the one to watch. And while I don't have a book rec this week, I do recommend checking out her podcast Lessons from a Quitter. Trust me—whatever your journey looks like right now, there's something here for you.

Do you hate your job? Do you sometimes fantasize about what you'd do with your life if not in the job you have today? What if quitting isn't failing—but finally listening to yourself?In this inspiring, thoughtful episode, Goli Kalkhoran joins Rob to unpack the real story behind walking away from “success.” From leaving a prestigious law career to launching her podcast, “Lessons from a Quitter”, and expanding to build a coaching, course and community business that empowers others, Goli reveals the mindset shifts, cultural struggles, and bold moves that shaped her journey. Together, they challenge the stigma around quitting and explore how embracing entrepreneurship—and your true self—can lead to a more fulfilling life. Whether you're stuck in a job you hate or just curious about what else is out there, this conversation will get you thinking.Feel free to follow and engage with GOLI here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/golikalkhoran/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromaquitter/?hl=esYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessonsfromaquitterWebsite: https://lessonsfromaquitter.com/about/We're so grateful to you, our growing audience of entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders interested in the human stories of the Entrepreneurial Thinkers behind entrepreneurial economies worldwide.As always we hope you enjoy each episode and Like, Follow, Subscribe or share with your friends. You can find our shows here, and our new Video Podcast, at “Entrepreneurial Thinkers” channel on YouTube. Plug in, relax and enjoy inspiring, educational and empowering conversations between Rob and our guests.¡Cheers y gracias!,Entrepreneurial Thinkers Team.

In this episode of Ditch the Binge, Renae sits down with Goli, a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur and founder of Lessons from a Quitter, to unpack what it really looks like to walk away from a career that's "supposed to be" perfect—but feels like a soul-suck. Goli shares her journey from checking all the boxes (law degree, high-paying job, external success) to realizing she was utterly miserable and trapped in an identity built around people-pleasing and validation.They dive into:The real reason it's so hard to quit: not money, but fear of what others will thinkThe year-long emotional unraveling it took to even admit she didn't want to go back to lawHow overachievers often chase new jobs (or diets) without addressing the deeper mindsetWhy the goal isn't always to quit your job—but to stop living in survival modeThe messy, unsexy truth about community, discomfort, self-doubt, and uncertaintyThe power of choosing your own “50/50” in life—because every path has trade-offsThis episode is for the high achiever who's done everything "right" and still feels off. Whether you're debating a career change or exhausted from constantly chasing external approval, this conversation will hit home.You can check out Goli's website HERE.Connect with her on IG HERE.

Ep. 78 – What happens when you follow the “perfect” career path—only to realize it's not for you? Goli Kalkhoran, a former lawyer turned Master Certified Life Coach, joins me to talk about her bold career pivots, from Big Law to public defence to coaching. She shares her journey of letting go of external expectations, redefining success on her terms, and using mindset work to navigate fear, identity shifts, and career reinvention.FULL SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYSAbout Goli:Goli Kalkhoran is a former lawyer turned Master Certified Life Coach and host of the Lessons from a Quitter podcast. She helps unfulfilled professionals break free from careers that no longer serve them and create a life they actually enjoy. Through her coaching and podcast, she challenges societal expectations, de-stigmatizes quitting, and guides individuals through career pivots with confidence.

#309: Do you feel stuck in a job or life situation that no longer serves you? Are you afraid to make a change, even though you know it's what you truly want?In this week's episode, I'm joined by coach and former attorney Goli Kalhoran to dive into the art of quitting - and why it's actually an essential skill for crafting a life true to YOU. We talk about learning to trust your own wisdom, quieting the noise of external expectations, and finding the courage to pivot (even if it means "failing" a few times along the way). Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/309

Today, we're diving into a topic that's becoming increasingly common but still manages to get a few raised eyebrows and a chorus of “but whyyy?” in social settings—being sober or sober curious. More and more people are taking a closer look at their relationship with alcohol and realizing it's not one they want to keep. This episode isn't about judgment; it's about empowerment. Our mission today is to help you make the best decisions for you. Because, ultimately, that is woman's work. Our guest, Amanda Kuda, is an alcohol-free lifestyle expert, holistic life coach, and author of Unbottled Potential: Break Up With Alcohol and Break Through to Your Best Life. Amanda's mission is to help ambitious, soul-centered women let go of alcohol to step into their full potential. She's here to show us how elective sobriety can unlock doors we didn't even realize were closed and become a powerful tool for personal growth. I encourage you to take time to reflect and be intentional about your choices. Whether it's rethinking your relationship with alcohol, setting boundaries, or breaking free from habits that no longer serve you, the message remains the same: YOU are the decider. Connect with Amanda Kuda:  Website: https://www.amandakuda.com  21-Day Challenge: amandakuda.com/challenge (code TIWW for free challenge) Book: https://a.co/d/fHooI5M  IG: instagram.com/amandakuda Related Podcast Episodes: How To Know When It's Time to Quit with Goli Kalkhoran | 266 5 Steps To Forging Your Own Path with Katie Horwitch | 232 5-Steps To Making Big Decisions with Abby Davisson | 222 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform!

Send us a textWhen it comes to goals and to-do lists, the unrealistic expectations we often have lead to feelings of inadequacy and overwhelm. Whether you want to set a goal for the new year or achieve a task this weekend, today's guest, Goli Kalkhoran, shares why we often overreach and how to set practical and fulfilling goals that lead to success instead of shame. Here's what we cover:How it's possible to change your mindset so you feel good about yourself no matter what you achieve in a dayAn exercise to illuminate the unreasonable nature of the level of productivity we often expect from ourselvesWhy the perceptions of other people heavily factor into the unrealistic goals of people-pleasersThe idea of “time optimism” and how we use it to punish ourselves by ignoring the context of what is actually going on in our lives Why focusing on only one goal for the year is an effective strategy How to choose just one goal by using an exercise to examine areas of insufficiency in your life and asking yourself “What's the rush?”I can't wait for you to listen.Goli Kalkhoran is Master Certified Life Coach, and former attorney, who helps unfulfilled professionals create a career (and life) they actually like. She is the host of the Lessons from a Quitter podcast where she uses her platform to de-stigmatize quitting and provide resources and inspiration to individuals looking to pivot in their established careers. She challenges people to exceed their own expectations and guides them through the initial steps of starting over in order to build a more intentional, fulfilling life.Find Goli here:www.lessonsfromaquitter.com/quitterclub  www.instagram.com/lessonsfromaquitter  www.quitterclub.com/class   Find Sara here:https://sarafisk.coachhttps://pages.sarafisk.coach/difficultconversationshttps://www.instagram.com/sarafiskcoach/https://www.facebook.com/SaraFiskCoaching/https://www.tiktok.com/@sarafiskcoachhttps://www.youtube.com/@sarafiskcoaching1333 What happens inside the free Stop People Pleasing Facebook Community? Our goal is to provide help and guidance on your journey to eliminate people pleasing and perfectionism from your life. We heal best in a safe community where we can grow and learn together and celebrate and encourage each other. This group is for posting questions about or experiences with material learned in The Ex-Good Girl podcast, Sara Fisk Coaching social media posts or the free webinars and trainings provided by Sara Fisk Coaching. See you inside!Book a Free Consult

Send us a textWhen it comes to goals and to-do lists, the unrealistic expectations we often have lead to feelings of inadequacy and overwhelm. Whether you want to set a goal for the new year or achieve a task this weekend, today's guest, Goli Kalkhoran, shares why we often overreach and how to set practical and fulfilling goals that lead to success instead of shame. Here's what we cover:How it's possible to change your mindset so you feel good about yourself no matter what you achieve in a dayAn exercise to illuminate the unreasonable nature of the level of productivity we often expect from ourselvesWhy the perceptions of other people heavily factor into the unrealistic goals of people-pleasersThe idea of “time optimism” and how we use it to punish ourselves by ignoring the context of what is actually going on in our lives Why focusing on only one goal for the year is an effective strategy How to choose just one goal by using an exercise to examine areas of insufficiency in your life and asking yourself “What's the rush?”I can't wait for you to listen.Goli Kalkhoran is Master Certified Life Coach, and former attorney, who helps unfulfilled professionals create a career (and life) they actually like. She is the host of the Lessons from a Quitter podcast where she uses her platform to de-stigmatize quitting and provide resources and inspiration to individuals looking to pivot in their established careers. She challenges people to exceed their own expectations and guides them through the initial steps of starting over in order to build a more intentional, fulfilling life.Find Goli here:www.lessonsfromaquitter.com/quitterclub  www.instagram.com/lessonsfromaquitter  www.quitterclub.com/class   Find Sara here:https://sarafisk.coachhttps://pages.sarafisk.coach/difficultconversationshttps://www.instagram.com/sarafiskcoach/https://www.facebook.com/SaraFiskCoaching/https://www.tiktok.com/@sarafiskcoachhttps://www.youtube.com/@sarafiskcoaching1333 What happens inside the free Stop People Pleasing Facebook Community? Our goal is to provide help and guidance on your journey to eliminate people pleasing and perfectionism from your life. We heal best in a safe community where we can grow and learn together and celebrate and encourage each other. This group is for posting questions about or experiences with material learned in The Ex-Good Girl podcast, Sara Fisk Coaching social media posts or the free webinars and trainings provided by Sara Fisk Coaching. See you inside!Book a Free Consult

Have you been thinking about quitting something—or someone—but can't decide if it's the right time? In this episode, Nicole Kalil is joined by Goli Kalkhoran, Master Certified Life Coach and host of the Lessons from a Quitter podcast, to break down the stigma around quitting and show how it can be a path to clarity and fulfillment. Quitting isn't about giving up; it's about recognizing when it's time to stop pouring energy into things that no longer serve you. Goli shares tools and inspiration to pivot toward something intentional, aligned, and meaningful. In this episode, we explore: How to tell if it's time to quit or push harder. Why quitting isn't the opposite of perseverance but the companion to clarity. Practical steps for trusting yourself in career and life pivots. The power of choosing to stop, reset, and realign with what truly matters.

Goli Kalkhoran is Master Certified Life Coach, and former attorney, who helps unfulfilled professionals create a career (and life) they actually like. She is the host of the Lessons from a Quitter podcast where she uses her platform to de-stigmatize quitting and provide resources and inspiration to individuals looking to pivot in their established careers.For full episode show notes, visit here.Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel! Subscribe here.My new book is officially available to buy! Order Financially Lit! Today!Want our merch? Get yours here!Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at a fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/YoQuieroDinero. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new study reveals that more people want to quit their jobs now than during the Great Resignation. Whether it's to find better-paying work to address the rising cost of living or simply to leave their company or industry and start fresh on a professional path they actually enjoy, the big question remains: Will they quit?Our guest today is helping people overcome that hurdle.Goli Kalkhoran is a Master-Certified Life Coach and former attorney who helps unfulfilled professionals create a career (and life) they genuinely enjoy. She hosts the Lessons from a Quitter podcast, where she de-stigmatizes quitting and offers resources and inspiration for individuals looking to pivot in their established careers. In this episode, we discuss why our culture is so afraid of quitting, how to afford to leave — financially and energetically -- and Goli's journey of quitting her law career and the many pivots that followed.Join the So Money Members Club.Download Farnoosh's free investing blueprint.Hang out with Farnoosh on Instagram.

This week is a special guest episode from Goli Kalkhoran's podcast, “Lessons from a Quitter.”    Goli is a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur who helps people ditch unfulfilling careers and build lives they love instead. She dives into her specific approach to achieving significant shifts in career within five years, rather than in a rush.    Surprise: the right kind of change doesn't happen overnight, and that's actually a good thing. Hear from Goli on why we need to stop being in such a hurry in our businesses if we want them to be here for the long haul!    This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: Why “overnight success” is a myth and why meaningful change takes time The power of the compound effect: small, consistent actions that add up to massive results How to break free from all-or-nothing thinking that keeps you stuck Goli's framework for creating a five-year plan to achieve big, sustainable goals Mentioned in this podcast: https://lessonsfromaquitter.com/  Now it's time to GET PAID Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it's time to go get yourself paid  

    "Don't be a quitter!"—it's a message we hear all the time, urging us to push through, because success is surely just around the corner. But what if quitting is actually the answer? What if letting go of the things that weigh you down and embracing joy is the key to living a fulfilling life and building a career you truly love?    That's exactly what Goli Kalkhoran and I explore in today's episode.    Goli is a Master Certified Life Coach and former attorney who helps unfulfilled professionals design careers and lives they genuinely enjoy. She's also the host of the Lessons from a Quitter podcast, where she challenges the stigma around quitting and offers inspiration and resources to those ready to make a pivot in their careers.    In this episode, Goli and I chat about:     - Why high-achieving careers often leave us feeling unfulfilled (hint: it's not about the career itself)   - The first step in evaluating whether it's time to make a change in your job, business, or life   - Understanding why your inner voice is so critical   - Brain hacks to quiet the constant "what ifs"   - The myth of balancing home and business—find out why it's a lie   - Key signs that you're approaching burnout    Purchase your copy of Love Based Feminine Marketing: The Art of Growing a 6-Figure Business Without Hustle, Grind, or Force, (https://tinyurl.com/yc492bfr) TODAY!!!    Subscribe now so you'll never miss an episode and leave us a review. It really helps us know which content is most important to you.    Join our Feminine Business Magic Facebook Group (https://tinyurl.com/ygdkw7ce)  with your host, Julie Foucht. This is a community of women dedicated to connecting, supporting, and celebrating each other in growing businesses that honor their Divine Feminine while filling their bank accounts abundantly.    Resources mentioned:    Purchase Love-Based Feminine Marketing (https://tinyurl.com/yc492bfr)     Instagram: www.lessonsfromaquitter.com/lessonsfromaquitter     Youtube: www.youtube.com/@lessonsfromaquitter    Goli Kalkhoran's Free Gift:  Take a free masterclass of my 3-step roadmap to creating a career you love at www.quitterclub.com/class    Listen to Goli's Podcast “Lessons from a Quitter” at https://lessonsfromaquitter.com/podcasts/      **Contact Goli Kalkhoran via Facebook or https://lessonsfromaquitter.com/**    **Connect with Julie Foucht via Facebook (https://tinyurl.com/yeb82uuj) or email at https://juliefoucht.com/** 

A new study reveals that more people want to quit their jobs now than during the Great Resignation. Whether it's to find better-paying work to address the rising cost of living, or simply to leave their company or industry and start fresh on a professional path they actually enjoy, the big question remains: Will they quit?Our guest today is helping people overcome that hurdle.Goli Kalkhoran is a Master-Certified Life Coach and former attorney who helps unfulfilled professionals create a career (and life) they truly enjoy. She's the host of the Lessons from a Quitter podcast, where she de-stigmatizes quitting and offers resources and inspiration for individuals looking to pivot in their established careers.In this episode, we discuss:Why our culture is so afraid of quittingHow to afford quitting — both financially and energeticallyGoli's own journey of quitting her law career and the many pivots that followed.

Happy Mindful Monday Everyone! In this week's episode, our host Allie Brooke interviews the amazing Goli Kalkhoran. Goli is a Master Certified Coach, and former attorney, who helps unfulfilled professionals create a career (and life) they like. She is the host of the top-rated career podcast Lessons from a Quitter which has been downloaded more than half a million times. After quitting her successful career as a lawyer, Goli spent years redefining her identity and overcoming the fears that keep so many of us stuck in careers we hate. She now helps others do the same. Lessons from a Quitter is a podcast, and community, based on the belief that it's never too late to start over. Each week, Goli addresses topics to help people who, after spending years obtaining advanced degrees and climbing the corporate ladder, quit no longer working to forge their path to a more fulfilling life. However, unlike traditional career coaching that focuses more on resumes, interviews, and jobs, Goli helps people deal with the underlying issues that keep people stuck and unhappy in any career, like the fear of failure, the fear of what other people will think, the sunk cost of their previous career, self-concept, and identity outside of work, and so much more. Episode Topics When your life needed a redirection how did you start over? How can people figure out what THEY want in life? (and not what everyone else wants for you)? What are good reasons to leave your job and what are terrible ones?  How to make tough decisions when you don't know how it'll turn out)  How to respond to difficult people? How To Connect w| Goli Instagram TikTok Website Email ***Gro-to-Flo Book Club Group Coaching Program Information*** Register Here+Learn More! Registration is from 8/19-10/5 Program Starts 10/6-->Ends 11/24 Every Sunday from 11 am-12 pm EST! The Book: "Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness To Speak Up, Claim Their Power and Thrive" by Kristin Neff (Free on Audible if you have a membership!) Listen on Spotify (Free if you pay for premium) Email Here w| any questions! Allie's Socials Instagram:@thegrowthmindsetgal TikTok: @growthmindsetgal Email: thegrowthmindsetgal@gmail.com Links from the episode Growth Mindset Gang ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Broadcast Channel Growth Mindset Gang WhatsApp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Growth Mindset Gal ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ Better Help Link: Save 10% ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/growthmindsetgal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1rst Phorm Products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1rst Phorm App Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Too often, we women struggle to say no at work to keep our workload reasonable and maintain boundaries because we want to be a "good employee," which many of us subconsciously believe means we need to be the "perfect employee." As a result, we say yes to things we don't want to do, answer emails at night, are always on Teams/Slack, etc.  Let's talk about how to handle these thoughts so that we can reclaim more control of our time.  To do that, I am thrilled to have Goli Kalkhoran of Lessons from a Quitter join us. I've been a big fan of Goli and her work for a long time, so it's a true honor to have her on the podcast.  For those of you who don't know her, Goli Kalkhoran is Master Certified Life Coach, and former attorney, who helps unfulfilled professionals create a career (and life) they actually like. She is the host of the Lessons from a Quitter podcast where she uses her platform to de-stigmatize quitting and provide resources and inspiration to individuals looking to pivot in their established careers. She challenges people to exceed their own expectations and guides them through the initial steps of starting over in order to build a more intentional, fulfilling life. Learn more about Goli's work at: https://www.quitterclub.com/class  https://www.lessonsfromaquitter.com/quitterclub And definitely check out her podcast, Lessons from a Quitter. Enjoy – and let me know what you think! A full transcript of this episode is available on my website about two weeks after the episode is published. To find it, click here and then select the episode.

Learn about how quitting can be a good thing and how starting over can lead to a happier life as we welcome the amazing Goli Kalkhoran from Lessons from a Quitter podcast.The constant push to hustle often blinds us to our own well-being, yet recognizing the need to step back is a skill in itself. It's important to know when to slow down to think about what we really want. Goli guides us through making hard choices, like knowing when to give up on a dream. We talk about the scary and unsure feelings that come with making changes and share tips to help you trust yourself again and feel sure of yourself. By the end, you will have the tools you need to handle changes and make choices that lead to new, happy beginnings that fit well with your life.What you'll learn in this episode:  How you can feel better and more in control by leaving a job or career that doesn't match your beliefs anymoreTips for looking into yourself to understand what you truly wantWhy it's important to have people around you who support you when you're making big changes in your lifeHow to deal with the hard feelings and fears that come with big changesThe idea of making small changes over time instead of bigFeatured on the Show: Lessons from a Quitter by Goli KalkhoranLessons from a Quitter websiteQuitter ClubGoli Kalkhoran on IGClick HERE to watch this video to learn The 3 Things to Avoid When Reading Self-Help BooksHow to Connect with Lara: Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/

I get to sit down with one of my besties, Master Certified Life Coach and Ex-Lawyer, Goli Kalkhoran. We talk about getting to know what you want and not being ashamed to ask for it. You will love her as much as I do. You can find Goli on Instagram @lessonsfromaquitter and online at lessonsfromaquitter.com #podcastforwomen #selflovepodcast #iknowwhatiwant #selfawareness #selfworth #selfdiscovery --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shedara-gibson0/support

Since quitting her own job as a lawyer, Goli Kalkhoran has transitioned to coaching and now hosts the "Lessons from a Quitter" podcast. She helps de-stigmatize quitting and coaches mostly women who are thinking of transitioning their careers to build a more intentional, fulfilling life.I invited Goli on the show because so many clients who come to me in burnout are DYING to quit their jobs. In fact, some have already left. It's worth pausing and deciding your next move with confidence and assurance, for the best possible reasons. Leaving a job simply to escape the suffering of burnout often isn't effective. In working with clients, I often suggest they recover from burnout first, then move.Listen in for Goli's wisdom on how to make the next move successful for you.Show Noteswww.lessonsfromaquitter.com Instagram: @lessonsfromaquitterFreebie: Ready to Quit Your Job? Take the quiz to see if you're ready. www.lessonsfromaquitter.com/quiz----------------------------------- Burnout Resources:Get 1-on-1 burnout recovery coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comBurnout Recovery eCourse: https://go.dexrandall.com/beatburnoutFor even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallTWITTER: @coachdexrandallor join the FACEBOOK group for burnout coaches onlyhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1030925731159138See https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

It's not uncommon for my clients to acknowledge that they don't feel particularly safe in their life. Whether it's the external safety of feeling protected and looked after, and/or the feeling safe in your own skin… safety is one of our primary concerns as a human being. This may be true for you as well. Not feeling safe can look like a pattern of anxiety and/or depression. You may even restrict what you do and when, such as pursuing your epic sh*t. Becoming her own safety zone was the goal of today's guest, my client and master life coach, Goli Kalkhoran. Listen in as she shares how she was able to cultivate an unconditional safe harbor for herself and move into a space of thriving. Do you need additional support with this work? Then reach out for One-On-One Coaching for more details. Book a Breakthrough Call here.  Talk soon!   GUEST INFO— Goli Kalkhoran, Master Certified Life Coach Website: https://lessonsfromaquitter.com/  The Quitter Club: https://www.quitterclub.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromaquitter/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lessons-from-a-quitter/id1412305413    RESOURCES  — Join the Deeply Rooted Group Coaching Waitlist here  Join the Next Breakthrough Master Class here  Register for the Next Melanin Hour here  Register for the Newsletter here Book a Breakthrough Call here Share Your Takeaways With Me at brig@brigjohnson.com    LET'S GET SOCIAL — Website - http://brigjohnson.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnsonbrig/?hl=en  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/coachwithbrig 

Meet Goli:Goli Kalkhoran is lawyer-turned-entrepreneur, which is a fancy way of saying she quit law, tried a bunch of things, and happened upon an idea that she turned into a business. She is the host of the Lessons from a Quitter podcast where she uses her platform to de-stigmatize quitting and provide resources and inspiration to individuals looking to pivot in their established careers. She challenges people to exceed their own expectations and guides them through the initial steps of starting over in order to build a more intentional, fulfilling life.Links & Resources:WebsiteLessons from a Quitter PodcastInstagramFacebookLinkedinTwitterReady to turn your website into a marketing machine?  Grab my Free Website Power Integrations GuideFor the transcript and show notes:https://laurakamark.com/29

Goli Kalkhoran is Master Life Coach, and former attorney, who helps unfulfilled professionals create a life they actually like. She is the host of the Lessons from a Quitter podcast where she uses her platform to de-stigmatize quitting and provide resources and inspiration to individuals looking to pivot in their established careers. She challenges people to exceed their own expectations and guides them through the initial steps of starting over in order to build a more intentional, fulfilling life. This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: Tied to a safe career identity Defining your role and mindset reengineering  Stuffing your face, crying, and sleeping You don't know what you don't know Stepping out and figuring it out—persistency Is there ever a drama-free mindset in entrepreneurship? Moving from $10k to $100k in a year Enrolling 75 people in a single launch—this blows my mind Thought error about ads Afraid of outside moving parts? Connect with Goli Kalkhoran: Website Quitter Club Podcast Instagram Linkendln    Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it's time to go get yourself paid.

Today I'm bringing you a wonderful conversation between myself and my fellow coach and friend Goli Kalkhoran. One thing that ninja working moms generally don't do is decide to quit. Even the thought of quitting makes many of us uncomfortable. But the truth is, not quitting now might just mean quitting on your future dreams. So, this week Goli is unpacking all the shoulds that lead to mom guilt, and sharing why quitting is actually the secret to figuring out who you are, what you want, and how to get it.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/38

Ever had that sensation of running, running, running, and not even really knowing where you're running to? My guest on this episode of What the Fundraising is asking us to pause and consider: Might there be something we're unconsciously running away from? Goli Kalkhoran, Coach and Host of Lessons From A Quitter, is all about stripping away the layers of identity and self-limiting beliefs that drive so much of our lives. It's so common that we run from shame, guilt, disappointment, and ultimately from ourselves, but there is actually an entirely different way to show up. We are unpacking the roots of maladaptive behaviors (those things we do to ourselves that are not in fact good for our “selves”). Much of it comes from feeling (or having been given the message) that we can't trust ourselves and that we need external validation. Herself a recovering Type-A lawyer, Goli believes women are often acculturated to be people-pleasing perfectionists when, of course, no one gets out of life without making mistakes. Lots of them. So why not surrender and even celebrate the fact that we are all in a position to assess, accept, pivot, and try again? Enjoy this life-affirming look at career, and why it's so important to push back against the cues women especially receive about money, greed, and that most elemental of human conditions: wanting more. If you have a toxic relationship with money or self-judgment (as so many of us in the nonprofit world do!) then this is an episode you definitely won't want to miss!

Goli Kalkhoran is lawyer-turned-entrepreneur, which is a fancy way of saying she quit law, tried a bunch of things, and happened upon an idea that she turned into a business. She is the host of the Lessons from a Quitter podcast where she uses her platform to de-stigmatize quitting and provide resources and inspiration to individuals looking to pivot in their established careers. She challenges people to exceed their own expectations and guides them through the initial steps of starting over in order to build a more intentional, fulfilling life.In this interview we discuss: The benefits of quitting what's no longer for you, including how quitting can aid identity discoveryHow to know when you need an internal mindset shift vs to change your external circumstancesThe biggest limiting belief that causes self sabotage How negativity bias hinders self confidence How sunk cost fallacy may be keeping you stuck Ways to shift from a negative mindset to a healthy mindsetTo learn more about Goli's mindset coaching visit her website and follow her on instagram:Website: www.lessonsfromaquitter.comInstagram: www.lessonsfromaquitter.com/lessonsfromaquitterFREE Masterclass: Bridging the Gap: 3 steps to the career you want -  https://www.quitterclub.com/bridging-the-gap-masterclassSupport Rawa-- Support The Self Worth Edit:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a 5-star rating Join monthly newsletterFollow on Instagram

Watch This Episode on Our YouTube Channel Episode 29: Goli Kalkhoran We talk a lot about relaunching, but today we're going to talk about… quitting. Our guest, Goli Kalkhoran, is a professional quitter. Wait, that doesn't sound quite right. But here's the deal: Goli found herself in a place many of us have been in,... The post How to Quit What's Not Working & Build an Intentional, Fulfilling Life appeared first on Mom And Podcast.

Goli Kalkhoran, a former lawyer turned mindset coach, introduces the concept of "planting the seed." That, once the seed has been planted there is little you can do to prevent it from growing. In today's episode we talk about:  How planting the seed can lead to changing your mind about your career. Why it is important to surround yourself with a community of people who want to reach the same goal as you. What starting over means for you, even if it is hard, because being miserable is also hard Get connected with Goli:  Website: https://www.lessonsfromaquitter.com/ Instagram: @lessonsfromaquitter

Goli stopped by the podcast today to share her journey of going from attorney-turned-entrepreneur. As she says, "It's a fancy way of saying she quit law, tried a bunch of things, and happened upon an idea that she turned into a business. She is the host of the Lessons from a Quitter podcast where she uses her platfrom to de-stigmatize quitting and provide resources and inspiration to individuals looking to pivot in their established careers. She challenges people to exceed their own expectations and guides them through the initial steps of starting over in order to build a more intentional, fulfilling life! This is her story! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-molina4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-molina4/support

Welcome to PodOn, the podcast where we share stories from other podcasters and talk with them about the challenges we all face when beginning the podcasting journey. If you are a podcaster, we would love to hear your story and your feedback. If you love this podcast, please subscribe and share it with your friends.  On this PodOn episode, Julian and TJ talk to Lessons From A Quitter's Goli Kalkhoran, about her journey leaving her job, what it was like to start a podcast, and how she pushed through self doubt and limiting beliefs. They'll touch on their serendipitous encounter at a podcasting fair and dive into Goli's super encouraging tips on how to survive those first months of podcasting insecurities. Listen to learn more about the Lessons From A Quitter coaching program and why it is okay to still be figuring it out.  Jump straight into: (02:34) - Goli's life before podcasting and jumpstarting Lessons From a Quitter - “In 2016 I knew I was going to eventually start a podcast about this, but I had all these limiting beliefs and all these other stories about why I couldn't.” (7:46) - Using podcasts to build your brand's trust factor- “If you have more of a brand that you want to create, a really special thing about podcasting is that it's such an intimate medium.” (12:06) - Goals and self doubt at the beginning - “It takes a year of podcasting to really feel like you know what you're doing.” (16:04) - How Goli's podcast grew into something else- “Sometimes it's just pushing through, but a lot of it was me really working on my mindset and realizing why am I doing this.” (19:40) - On being too precious about your podcast - “Every time I've pivoted or done something else, it's always worked out really well, so I'm learning that to be less afraid.” (23:27) - There are no overnight successes - “You're always comparing your step one to someone else's step 20, or step 30, or year 10.” (27:28) - Why being multifaceted actually works - “People want you to be a full human, they don't necessarily need you to just be a brand. Resources Follow Goli on https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromaquitter/ (Instagram) http://www.lessonsfromaquitter.com/ (Lessons From a Quitter) PodOn is hosted by TJ Bonaventura and Julian Lewis, founders of the full-service podcast company based in San Francisco, StudioPod. If you want more details on how to fully record and produce your podcast with our services, you can reach us at http://studiopodsf.com (http://studiopodsf.com), send us an email at info@studiopodsf.com or contact us through our social media channels as https://www.instagram.com/studiopodsf/?hl=en (@studiopodsf). 

On this week's episode, I am honored to share my good friend, Goli Kalkhoran of Lessons From A Quitter! Goli and I share the same mission of helping people break free from unfulfilling careers to create a life that they love, and she's an amazing influencer with over 125,000 followers on TikTok, 18,000 followers on Instagram, and an awesome podcast!Listen in to hear: ✔️ The real reasons you're not quitting your 9-5. (Hint: They're not what you think!)✔️ How to manage your mind so that you can get out of your own way to quit your job✔️ Is 2021 the year you want to leave your job?✔️ Are you are still in a job you hate but don't know where to start? This is the episode for you!Connect with Goli on Instagram, Tik Tok, Twitter: @lessonsfromaquitterIf you love this episode and you want to be part of a live studio audience for future interviews, join us in my free FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifewithpassionsociety/More about Life With Passion:www.LifeWithPassion.comFollow me on Facebook: @lifewpassionFollow me on Instagram: @lifewpassion

Today's guest, Goli Kalkhoran, is a former Federal Public Defender with a focus on death row defense. Feeling drained and demoralized, Goli left law to become an entrepreneur. With time her decision led to a successful business and the birth of a podcast and platform called “Lessons from a Quitter.” It's a place where she teaches and coaches others on how to intelligently leave unfulfilling careers in order to chase meaning and value.The Think Stupid Simple Podcast is a place for authentic conversation to uncover the stupid simple truths that help us succeed and find happiness.

One of the struggles that new coaches have is imposter syndrome. It keeps them from having the confidence they need while working with their clients. It keeps them from helping their clients to their full potential.It keeps them from raising their rates. So what is imposter syndrome? How can you overcome it? Keep listening to this conversation I’m having today with Goli Kalkhoran. She’s a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur, but that’s just a quick summary of her story.

Goli Kalkhoran is the host of “Lessons from a Quitter” a great podcast (and platform) to de-stigmatize the notion of quitting - providing resources and inspiration to folks looking to pivot in their established careers. Goli herself followed the traditional path to “success” by becoming the lawyer she (and her parents) always wanted to be - and walked away from it all after several years of practice. And it wasn’t easy. Beyond family expectations, she had to wrestle with her own feelings of regret and obligation. An Iranian-American, Goli shared the story of her family's journey away from and back to, their motherland during the Iranian Revolution and then away again during the Iran/Iraq war. Goli only returned to Iran at the age of 18, afraid of what to expect, and was surprised by what she found. In a revealing, candid conversation, we talk about balancing expectations - and raising families - across two cultures. For Goli quitting is not just an ending, it’s a beginning to help us pivot, learn, and keep moving.  LEARN ABOUT GOLI Lessonsfromaquitter.com Instagram: @lessonsfromaquitter Apple: apple.co/33srwhb Spotify: spoti.fi/37kl7px MENTIONS BOOK: “Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear” (Elizabeth Gilbert): goodreads.com/book/show/24453082-big-magic PERSON: Ken Jeong: wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Jeong

Meet Goli Kalkoran; a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur. A courageous woman who quit practicing law; did a lot of soul-searching, tried a bunch of different things to figure out what she wanted to do next, and happened upon an idea that turned into a business. But the most interesting part of Goli's story and the reason behind her hit podcast and blog Lessons From A Quitter is the year-long journey it took her to really admit to herself that she wanted to quit being a lawyer and figure out how to start over. Goli is the quintessential risk-averse, people-pleasing, type-A personality individual. She studied hard in school, got good grades, and followed the predictable path to law school, never really questioning what being a lawyer actually meant. Not surprisingly, when she started practicing law, she hated it! But like most people who follow a traditional path by spending a lot of time, money, and energy to get that degree, Goli accepted that, regardless of her happiness, she had to work as a lawyer. Goli never even considered any other possibility than practicing law. Instead, Goli just daydreamed of winning the lottery. Does this resonate with you?In this week’s episode of Leading With Your Gut, Goli shares how she was able to pivot from her burnout and create a life that she desired. We talk about the layers of perfectionism and people-pleasing that Goli had to unravel to accept who she is really is; for her, and not for anyone else. After the show, please follow Goli and Lessons From A Quitter on social media and subscribe to her show. Follow on IG:@leadingwithyourgut@jennareneeshellman@lessonsfromaquitterFor more about Goli: http://www.lessonsfromaquitter.com/i-hate-my-job/ http://www.lessonsfromaquitter.com/the-best-life-hack-get-use-to-feeling-uncomfortable/

Have you ever felt like you've invested so much into so something that you simply can't just walk away? Even if it's slowly killing you?   So much time. So much money. So much effort and heart.   That you feel STUCK in a job, relationship or situation that you know in your gut isn't where you want or need to be, but you just can't seem to CHANGE it or LEAVE it, because you feel like it would be a WASTE?   Today's episode features former attorney, Goli Kalkhoran. She walked away from the law after a lifetime of working towards this exact goal...and she's never been more fulfilled.   Goli shares with us how she got to where she is, what she had to face to get there, and how she's now coaching professionals on how to change and/or QUIT a mediocre life!   Whether you want to QUIT and find your REAL purpose, or you desperately love what you do but HATE how you do it, this episode is for you. YOU DESERVE A FULL LIFE.   & if you're like me and now fully obsessed with Goli and want more of her you can find her on Instagram @lessonsfromaquitter , on her website lessonsfromaquitter.com or her podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lessons-from-a-quitter/id1412305413 (Apple) or https://open.spotify.com/show/6N1ycFhbi9SpYXew3NrhSF?si=V7XTDINETh62UtjAtdlrbw (Spotify)

In life, most of us grow up being told that we can only follow a certain path. That we must study hard in school and follow certain career paths, so we can grow up to be successful people in society. So most of us come up with the mindset that we can only focus on certain areas of study, so we can fit into certain careers, and when somewhere along the line we’ve achieved all that, but we’re not happy with the way our lives are, it becomes near impossible to leave what we have to venture into something else that can make us happy and more fulfilled.In this episode, Eddie and I have a conversation with Goli Kalkhoran, a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur and the host of the Lessons from a Quitter Podcast where she tells the stories of people who have left the corporate world to pursue their dreams. Goli’s is a self-professed perfectionist and steered her life based upon the praise of others. When she realized that it was her concern for other people’s opinions that kept her from leaving the career she hated, she had a decision to make. She could either live a life that pleases others, or live the life she was capable of. After practicing law for 6 years, she obviously chose the latter.She was a lawyer that was stressed, overworked and unfulfilled.  The thought of doing legal work for years until her retirement made her sick to her stomach and seemed unimaginable. But so did quitting. For her, being a lawyer was such a big part of her identity. She had known from a very early age that’s what she wanted to do, and she had invested so much time and money into her education, that the thought of not being a lawyer didn’t seem like a real possibility. But finally, one day, with a push from her husband and a host of other things, she quit and started on her journey into entrepreneurship.Goli will share how hard it is to realize you’ve spent your entire life driving for a singular goal only to realize how miserable you truly are, and talk about just how crippling a perfectionist mindset can be. She will also share all the valuable wisdom and lessons she learned from quitting. So if you’ve been wondering how you can go after the life you truly desire, then this episode is perfect for you. It will definitely give you the push you need to go for it. Enjoy.Key points discussed:Lawyer turned entrepreneur and how important it is to quit when it’s necessary (02:53)The misleading frameworks of society that lead people into the wrong careers  (08:12)The meaning people attach to failure and how that keeps them from trying new things (13:49)How we rob ourselves of happiness by living a life that we’re not happy in (19:29)The role that the “Seasons of life” played in helping Goli’s with her shift (26:38)As human beings we need growth and change (28:41)Being honest with ourselves and making the decision to quit and try something new (37:32)Try and fail at things and you’re not going to die (40:42)We are living in the greatest time in history to start a side hustle (43:27)You will not have success without failure (49:09)Additional Resources:Finding Your Own North Star By Martha BeckLessons From a Quitter PodcastGoli on InstagramJanelle’s website: JanelleCopeland.comJoin the PUSH Facebook GroupThe Push Podcast’s official website: thePushPodcast.com--If you have already, it would be amazing if you could head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review on the podcast!

About this episode We launched The Startup Story 12 months ago. Over the course of 53 episodes, we've unpacked the authentic and raw entrepreneurial journeys of founders from all industries and stages of growth. During each journey we pause to reflect on key milestones because they are moments that provide incredibly powerful learnings. This week's episode is a bit different than most. In every single episode this year, we ended with our founders speaking directly to you, and giving you some pearls of wisdom that comes from their experience. The final words from our founders have produced change in many lives of our listeners. So for that reason, I thought it would be helpful for me to aggregate some of the final words from past episodes as a way to help you to frame up a new vision for yourself as we head into 2020. A new year is a new life marker for all of us. So let's hear from some incredibly successful founders and take that momentum into the new year. 2020 is the time to truly start your story. That is the startup story.. In this episode you'll hear A reminder that there is infinite freedom in life from Paige Robinson Goli Kalkhoran reminds us of the importance of getting quiet and bringing focus within Thoughtful advice from Anna Victoria about what to do when doubting yourself and your abilities Clint Harp shares why perseverance is important to the startup journey We hear why taking a step back from your idea can give you clarity from Emma Rose Cohen And, Zack Swire reminds us about passion and how passion can lead you to the right place and the right path Why raising capital is crucial and how your 9-to-5 job is your first investor, from Scott Paul Steve Glaveski offer budding entrepreneurs advice on assumptions and how to not let them underpin your success Mia Plecic shares an insightful reminder about how our past doesn't define our future And, Brandon Munoz also offers insight and wisdom on perseverance and how staying the course will eventually lead you to creating “your something” Why networking is so important to any startup journey from Nick Alexander Last, but not least, Michael Littig points out why compassion is key to any endeavor Resources from this episode Paige Robinson: https://www.thestartupstory.co/guests/paigerobinson Goli Kalkhoran: https://www.thestartupstory.co/lessonsfromaquitter Anna Victoria: https://www.thestartupstory.co/annavictoria Clint Harp: https://www.thestartupstory.co/clintharp Emma Rose Cohen: https://www.thestartupstory.co/finalstraw Zack Swire: https://www.thestartupstory.co/goodgrains Scott Paul: https://www.thestartupstory.co/scottpaul Steve Glaveski: https://www.thestartupstory.co/steveglaveski Mia Plecic: https://www.thestartupstory.co/miaplecic Brandon Munoz: https://www.thestartupstory.co/monkwoodstudios Nick Alexander: https://www.thestartupstory.co/yoshi Michael Littig: https://www.thestartupstory.co/zuckerberginstitute The Startup Story is now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jamesmckinney The Startup Story on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestartupstory/ Share the podcast The Startup Story community has been so incredible sharing our podcast with others, and we thank you! We do have more stories to tell and more people to reach. There are three ways you can help. First, the most powerful way you can support this podcast is by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Second, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to share your favorite Startup Story episodes with your friends and on social media. Tag or mention @thestartupstory.co so we can give you a virtual high five and a thank you! Lastly, share the podcast on LinkedIn. The Startup Story podcast is for entrepreneurs. Don't underestimate the power of sharing on LinkedIn so other entrepreneurs can discover us. With your support, we hope to further our reach in encouraging and inspiring the founders of today and tomorrow. Thank you! EPISODE CREDITS If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Contact him today at https://emeraldcitypro.com/startupstory Special Guests: Anna Victoria, Brandon "Monk" Munoz, Clint Harp, Emma Rose Cohen, Goli Kalkhoran, Mia Plecic, Michael Littig, Nick Alexander, Paige Robinson, Scott Paul, Steve Glaveski, and Zack Swire.

Are you working day in and day out at a job that is crushing your soul draining everything in you? Do Sunday often bring you anxious night sweats? Maybe you somehow ended up in this job and don't even know how you got there. Or, maybe you are like my first guest and spent you entire life working towards this career of your dreams, only to realize you frickin hate it! On this very first episode, we get to chat with the wonderful Goli Kalkhoran, host of the Lessons from a Quitter podcast and former lawyer turned entrepreneur. From a young age, Goli had her mind set on being a lawyer, which isn't an easy feat. She put in the work, she put in the time and landed a dream job at a big law firm...and hated it. Goli is very open about her journey and we discuss the challenges faced when finding yourself miserable in your career path, how she finally took the leap and quit, as well as the various pressures we often face or rather put on ourselves in the hopes of pleasing others. Goli also shares some insight into what she has learned in interviewing other “quitters” on her podcast and offers advice for anyone looking to make a change.  You definitely need to give her show a listen and follow her on Instagram for endless tips, tools and motivation. See the links below! Where to Find and Follow Goli:   Website: www.lessonsfromaquitter.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lessonsfromaquitter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromaquitter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/quitterpodcast Follow along for more: Website: www.theselfcenteredpodcast.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theselfcenteredpodcast/

Want to work with me? CLICK HERE Did you love this episode? Share this link with a friend: https://pod.link/justpodcasting Episode Summary: Goli Kalkhoran of Lessons From a Quitter, talks about leaving her practice as an attorney to find contentment and drive from her passions. We delve into leaving her firm, the emotions behind that, building a new business, and how she eventually allowed herself to begin podcasting. With so much going on between being a mom of two littles and running her own businesses, we also discuss time management, balance, and how all of this is impacting her personal life. Meet the Podcaster: Website: www.lessonsfromaquitter.com Goli Kalkhoran is a former lawyer turned podcaster on a mission to let others know that it is okay to abandon the passions and goals they had as young adults, in order to grow and thrive as they get to know themselves in every decade of life. She spent the time, effort, energy, and money to become a lawyer, but once she started practicing, realized that she felt stuck and trapped. Along with that feeling of being trapped, was a certain level of guilt over wanting to quit something that she had worked so hard and for so long to attain. With the support of her husband, she quit the job that was suffocating her, and found her calling in helping others realize that it is okay to be a quitter in order to find the work that truly inspires growth and passion both personally and professionally. Highlights: Goli spent two years conceptualizing her podcast, but put it off due to time and imposter-syndrome. She wanted to get her message out there when she quit her firm initially, but felt that she needed to be successful in her own business before she could launch. Sound familiar? After deciding to take the leap, she had her show launched within 5 months. Barriers: She stood in her own way thinking that she needed to be able to provide experience, but she’d already taken the leap by quitting her practice and really just needed to share her insights. Budget: Goli had no budget in mind when she started. She didn’t spend too much or too little, just got the things she needed to get going. She now thinks she’ll be spending more on marketing. Pain points: Writing show notes. We both agree that writing the show notes almost takes longer than editing the pieces themselves. Do they actually have value? Struggles: The struggle is real when it comes to falling down the rabbit hole. She shares about how she gets sucked in to the social media aspect because she enjoys connecting with her audience, but this has caused her some time management issues. This experience has been so very positive for her and her family. Her husband is supportive, her son loves to pretend to record, and she has found profound fulfillment in normalizing the idea of starting over to pursue your passions, rather than staying stuck in your expectations. Message to new podcasters: starting is overwhelming, but you don’t know what you don’t know and there are so many things that you can only learn by doing. Don’t wait for everything to be right to start, just start. Mentioned in this episode: YouTube Creator Burnout Libsyn Quitter Club Feel free to use these hashtags to share your thoughts with me on socials. #podcasterssupportingpodcasters #justpodcasting The technical thing I learned from this episode: Figuring out transients and Ozone 8... Cats in this episode: It's always Fat Round... but sometimes Moo. Personal Podcasting Pain Point: I kinda hate the way the interviews sound a year later. Maybe my processing was too aggressive. I use a gentler touch these days and I'm more forgiving of my own voice.

In Episode 016 of The Former Lawyer Podcast, Sarah talks with Goli Kalkhoran, who quit law and started a portable photo booth company, Usie Booth. Goli also hosts the podcast Lessons from a Quitter, where she interviews inspiring people who have left traditional careers to start over and create a life they love. In this conversation, Goli shares about: Deciding that she was going to become a lawyer when she was 10 years old; Heading off to law school convinced she would love the lawyer life; Why she wasn’t surprised she didn’t like working at a law firm, but didn’t think that meant she shouldn’t be a lawyer; How the culture of misery amongst lawyers is so common and so destructive; Why a move to a new state kept her from returning to her lawyer job as planned (and why she thinks without the move, she probably would have gone back even though she was miserable); Feeling sick as she looked for a new lawyer job after moving, and how it made her realize she should consider other options; Why she put off telling people she was leaving the law for almost 6 months after she made the decision to do it; The process that led to her making the decision to leave the law; Learning to question the stories that she believed about herself; Why you probably already know what you really want, and how to listen to yourself; and much more! Show Notes: Get Sarah’s free guide, First Steps to Leaving the Law  Connect with Goli on her website, Instagram, or Facebook Listen to The Former Lawyer Podcast on your preferred platform!

Goli Kalkhoran is a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur. That's a fancy way of saying she quit law, did a lot of soul-searching, tried a bunch of things, and happened on an idea she turned into a business. Goli runs Usie Booth, a portable, affordable photobooth solution for the digital age. In addition to her business, Goli hosts a podcast called Lessons from a Quitter, where she interviews inspiring guests about how they quit lucrative careers to forge their own path and create a life that they love.   You can find Michelle online at http://www.lessonsfromaquitter.com/ and on Instagram @lessonsfromaquitter.

Today’s guest is Goli, who quit her career in law when she realized it wasn’t for her and went through a year long journey to figure out what she wanted to do next. She went to meetup events to network with people from different industries and felt really drawn to the tech startup scene. At around the same time she needed to rent a photo booth for her son's first birthday, but the options are there are limited and expensive. And that's when she thought "maybe I can start a business doing just that!" And that was exactly what she did: she founded a photo booth company that grew into a business. Fast forward to today, she currently owns a business, hosts a podcast and a blog. In this episode Goli shares with us the struggles she went through and the lessons along the wayAND we talked about what she might do next with her career. In talking to her, we learned that quitting the job you didn't enjoy actually wasn't so scary, and that a more fulfilling life awaits after you leave behind what doesn't serve you and start anew. Where to find Goli:Website Lessons From a QuitterInstagram @lessonsfromaquitterPodcast Lessons From a Quitter Music was used with permission. Credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc

You earned a degree, checked off the internship box, found a good job in your new field and are busy living life in your career when suddenly it hits you! "This isn't at all what I want to be doing for the rest of my career!" In today's episode we discuss the sunken cost fallacy and why it's never too late to start over. Goli Kalkhoran attended Berkeley Law in hopes of advancing social change as a federal public defender. It wasn't too long after realizing her lofty goal and earning her "dream job" that Goli realized that it wasn’t nearly as fulfilling a career as she had hoped. Instead of sticking with the vocation she had invested so much time, effort and money in, Goli left law, founded photo booth company Usie Booth, and now hosts the podcast “Lessons from a Quitter.” In this episode, Goli discusses how she concluded law wasn’t a good fit for her, how she went about changing careers, and why you should push back against the fears and anxieties telling you to stay where you are. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS EPISODE: (2:40) - Goli explains what originally drew her to a career in law. (4:46) - We get into why law school is so difficult compared to other academic paths. (6:52) - Did taking law at Berkeley specifically put extra pressure on Goli? (8:20) - What about law pushed Goli to find a different vocation? (12:10) - Goli’s advice for those finding a law career to be a struggle. (14:19) - Her theory as to why the vast majority of employed people feel unengaged by their work. (16:42) - Goli explains the “sunken cost fallacy” and why it holds people back from making important changes in our careers and lives. (19:20) - How to calculate “opportunity cost” in our careers, and comprehending the upper limit of happiness that money can bring to our lives. (26:24) - How do we identify what kind of work engages us, and how to we proceed from there? (29:54) - Goli opens up about the pushback she received from others when she announced she wanted to change careers, as well as how she dealt with it. TWEETABLES: “The problem with law school is that a lot of people just end up going because they have no idea what else to do.” “And that’s the best description of what being a lawyer is: you’re just in a room by yourself reading and writing these very long and boring motions.” “You need to be honest with yourself about what part of the job you don’t like.” “A lot of times, we don’t tend to see our own superpowers.” “The minute you actually start opening your eyes to other things and really admitting to yourself ‘I am unhappy and I want to try something else,’ you just start seeing opportunities.” “When you start realizing the insanity behind these fears and what it keeps us doing, I think it gives you more courage to be like ‘You know what? I don’t care. I’m just gonna try something else and if I fail I fail’.” Guest Links: Goli's Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lessons-from-a-quitter/id1412305413?mt=2 Goli on Twitter: https://twitter.com/quitterpodcast Goli on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lessonsfromaquitter/ Resources: Kahneman Happiness & Money - https://qz.com/1211957/how-much-money-do-people-need-to-be-happy/ Follow Nick Murphy on Social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachnickmurphy Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/coachnickmurphy Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/coachnickmurphy

Goli Kalkhoran is a lawyer Mom-turned-entrepreneur. That’s a fancy way of saying she quit practicing law, did a lot of soul-searching, tried a bunch of different things to figure out what she wanted to do next, and happened upon an idea she turned into a business. But the most interesting part of that story, the reason behind her podcast and blog Lessons From A Quitter, is the year-long journey it took Goli Kalkhoran to really admit to herself that she wanted to quit being a lawyer and figuring out how to start over.http://www.lessonsfromaquitter.com/If you like this podcast please subscribe to the podcast so you automatically get new episodes. If you want to be a guest please go to mombrief.com and complete the form or message me on Instagram or Facebook. Follow Mom Brief Podcast on Instagram: @mombriefpodcastLike the Mom Brief Podcast on Facebook: @lawyermombriefpodcast Sarah Brubaker specializes in helping Mompreneurs with setting up their business and contracting needs: www.sarahbrubaker.comFor more episodes subscribe or go to www.mombrief.comSupport the show (http://www.onehopewine.com/myshop/mombrief )

My guest this week, Goli Kalkhoran, was one of those people with what looked like the 'perfect' career path: excellent grades at school and university, a smooth path to law school, a great first job in a corporate law firm and a steady progression to be a public prosecutor. But what happens when your dream job isn't your dream job? And how easy is it to quit a 'successful' professional career to chase your dream of doing something more fulfilling? Goli talked to Naomi about the pressure of student debt in the US, her career, the difficult decision she made to leave the law, and how she built a new business as an entrepreneur from a standing start. Goli is also the host and producer of Lessons From A Quitter, a podcast that tells the stories of others who have left the corporate world to pursue their dreams. She shares some of the lessons she's learned from that project in this episode - if you want to check out her podcast, the links are below! Where to find Goli: - Website: http://www.lessonsfromaquitter.com/     - Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lessons-from-a-quitter/id1412305413 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromaquitter/  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/golikalkhoran/     - Twitter: https://twitter.com/quitterpodcast  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lessonsfromaquitter   Follow us for more: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smashingtheceiling/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/smashingceiling - Facebook: www.facebook.com/smashingtheceiling  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-mellor-171550150/     

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About this episode Goli's journey brings many different elements together for one dynamic story. She was born in Iran and moved to the United States. She is a self-professed perfectionist and steered her life based upon the praise of others. When she realized that it was her concern for other people's opinions that kept her from leaving the career she hated, she had a decision to make. Should she continue to live a life that pleases others or should she live the life she was capable of? She obviously chose the latter. In this episode, you will hear how hard it is to realize you've spent your entire life driving for a singular goal only to realize how miserable you truly are. Plus, Goli will share just how crippling a perfectionist mindset can be. Goli's story is a unique one for The Startup Story because it is the first one where our featured founder was not born in the United States. Goli is an Irani-American immigrant, and if there is anything we have learned in our Startup Story journey, it is that our early childhood is incredibly influential in the shaping of our entrepreneurial future. This is Goli Kalkhoran's startup story. In this episode, you will hear There are strengths in perfectionism, but there is bondage with it as well Getting away from being a slave to other people's opinions The challenge of admitting that you want a change and mentally preparing to even say it out loud Wrestling with the narrative in your mind that blocks you from doing something How looking at your skills in the past can be paralyzing until you examine what you like and discover what you want to work towards The fundamental shift in Goli's mindset once she started listening to entrepreneurial podcasts, knowing that everyone has the same fears, and slowly building confidence Learning in entrepreneurship there is no set path and dealing with some of those frustrations as learning experiences “Perfectionism is your fear of failure disguised” Realizing future ventures will be more successful because you're further from where you started Resources from this episode Connect with Goli on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/golikalkhoran Follow Goli on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromaquitter/?hl=en Lessons From A Quitter Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lessons-from-a-quitter/id1412305413?mt=2 Lessons From A Quitter Website: http://www.lessonsfromaquitter.com/ Usie Booth: https://www.usiebooth.com/ Share our show The Startup Story community has been so incredible sharing our podcast with others, and we thank you! We do have more stories to tell and more people to reach. There are three ways you can help. First, the most powerful way you can support this podcast is by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Second, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to share your favorite Startup Story episodes with your friends and on social media. Tag or mention @thestartupstory.co so we can give you a virtual high five and a thank you! Lastly, share the podcast on LinkedIn. The Startup Story podcast is for entrepreneurs. Don't underestimate the power of sharing on LinkedIn so other entrepreneurs can discover us. With your support, we hope to further our reach in encouraging and inspiring the founders of today and tomorrow. Thank you! Full Episode Transcript (https://www.thestartupstory.co/articles/lessonsfromaquitter) Special Guest: Goli Kalkhoran.

Have you ever wanted to quit something big in your life but have been afraid to do so? Have you ever made a big decision that led to a big reward? Goli Kalkhoran is going to share with us soul mamas today why quitting her job as a lawyer, to be with her kids, was the best decision she ever made-but it wasn't without fear & self doubt. It brought her to some low places, yet she turned them into successes & is currently hosting a weekly podcast Lessons From a Quitter, & running her successful side business.   In the episode we discuss:    Making big/scary life decisions and following your truth Not giving into mom guilt  Why to stop being our own worst critics Listening to our intuition    Have you downloaded the new free pdf on 5 Self Care Tips for the New Year!? It's free! Go to the website & pick it up! Go to https://www.soulmammas.com to receive the PDF, and read more on her story, show notes, take-aways and more! Come on over to the Facebook Group & hear happenings from our community and to meet like minded mamas like yourself!  Please support the podcast by following me on Instagram where you will also receive episode updates, photos & audio clips!  

Goli Kalkhoran was a successful lawyer, but after several years finally admitted that the profession wasn't right for her. Although she intended to return to her career after her first maternity leave, she followed her intuition down a different path. Along the way, she started Usie Booth, a company that offers a portable photobooth for parties and events. Today, she is the mom of two young children, runs her business, and supports other professionals on the same journey. Leaving a big career can be a radical shift so she launched the podcast Lessons from a Quitter to interview other people who've had the courage to walk away and pursue their true passions. 

Goli Kalkhoran is a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur. As Goli puts it “that’s a fancy way of saying I quit practicing law, did a lot of soul-searching, tried a bunch of different things to figure out what I wanted to do next, and happened upon an idea I turned into a business.” Goli was the quintessential risk-averse, people-pleasing, type-A personality. She studied hard, got good grades and followed the predictable path to a great law school, never really questioning what being a lawyer actually meant. Not surprisingly, when Goli actually started to practice law, she hated it. At first, she accepted the fact that regardless of her happiness she had to work as a lawyer. She never considered another possibility. Instead, she would daydream of winning the lottery. This all changed when she had her first child and moved from Arizona to California. Every application she filled out for a new job in law made her feel stick to her stomach, and with the support of her husband, she finally made the leap to entrepreneurship. Learn the journey Goli has been on the last few years starting her own business. She recently launched the podcast “Lessons From a Quitter” where Goli interviews individuals like herself who were lawyers, doctors, etc. and left to pursue what made them truly happy in life. Podcast: Lessons From a Quitter Website: http://www.lessonsfromaquitter.com/ Instagram: lessonsfromaquitter