Executive Coach : C-Suite Career Success, Time Manage, Goals, Work-Life Balance 4 Leaders + Parents

Maya Gudka
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Get to the ideal next level in your career, whilst working 5 HOURS less each week... So that you can craft the work and life of your dreams You'll learn how to achieve career growth, work/life balance, boardroom confidence, and bag that dream job. As a Master Accredited Coach with an impressive client roster including Sony, London Business School, and L&G, Maya knows what it takes to succeed. By using psychologically intelligent approaches, rather than pushing ourselves harder, you'll learn how to achieve your dream role whilst improving your wellbeing & mental health.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Get Promoted! Act Like a Leader Before You Win The Title

    If you’re waiting for a promotion, title, or recognition before you start showing up as a leader, this episode will change your approach. In this short and powerful reflection, Maya shares how one simple shift in energy and self-perception helped a client step into leadership long before the title arrived - and how that ripple effect transformed his time management, confidence, and balance. Through personal stories from her own career at KPMG and lessons from coaching hundreds of senior leaders, Maya unpacks the truth: people promote you when they can already see you at that next level. The secret is to embody it first. You'll Learn Why confidence and energy signal leadership readinessHow to “act as if” without being inauthentic The real power of executive presence  and how it’s built How others start to see you differently once you shift your own energy A simple daily exercise to embody your next-level self To find out more about Maya you can connect with her at www.mayagudka.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayagudka/

    8 min

  2. 3 NOV

    3 Pieces of Well-Meaning Career Advice that are Keeping You Stuck

    If you’ve ever been told “let your work speak for itself,” “say yes to everything,” or “stay out of office politics,” this episode will change the way you think about career success. Maya breaks down three of the most common and well-meaning pieces of advice that secretly hold high achievers back. These beliefs can quietly limit your visibility, overload your schedule, and block your access to real influence inside your organisation. Through client stories, practical insights, and mindset shifts, you’ll learn what to do instead so that your career effort actually moves the needle without burning out or playing the political games you’ve avoided. What You'll Learn Why “let your work speak for itself” is career sabotage in disguiseHow to stop saying yes to everything and protect your focusThe truth about “office politics” — and how to build influence authenticallyThe mindset shifts that free you from invisible effort and help you rise A simple next step to identify what’s keeping you stuck Download the free Career Blindspots Checklist (Career Blindspots Checklist | Maya Gudka ExecCoach) designed for high achievers who want to uncover the subtle habits that quietly hold them back. To find out more about Maya you can connect with her at www.mayagudka.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayagudka/

    11 min

  3. 27 OCT

    Setting Boundaries when it’s Tricky - w/ Graziela Cajado-Ogland

    In this final part of our mini-series, Maya and Graziela dive into two of the most common and misunderstood patterns in high-achievers, especially those in leadership or caregiving roles. You’ll discover why avoiding conflict and over-giving can erode your confidence, your clarity, and your career and most importantly, how to shift into the sage mindset that restores power, presence, and peace. We cover: The hidden costs of people-pleasing and conflict avoidance How these saboteurs undermine leadership and wellbeing A 4-step framework for having difficult conversations with grace Why boundaries are not selfish How to activate your “sage” powers to lead with empathy and impact The hidden costs of people-pleasing and conflict avoidance How these saboteurs undermine leadership and wellbeing A 4-step framework for having difficult conversations with grace Why boundaries are not selfish How to activate your “sage” powers to lead with empathy and impact To find out more about Maya you can connect with her at www.mayagudka.com Connect with Graziela on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracoaching/

    18 min

  4. 20 OCT

    When the Achievement Drive Becomes a Trap - with Graziela Cajado Ogland

    In part two of the Positive Intelligence mini-series on The Executive Coach Podcast, Maya Gudka and executive coach Graziela Cajado-Ogland explore two saboteurs that organisations often reward: the Hyper-Achiever and the Hyper-Rational. These patterns can fuel incredible performance, but left unchecked, they distort our sense of self-worth. Maya's clients are increasingly coming to her specifically wanting to work on their self-worth, and this conversation explores why that matters. Maya shares openly how these saboteurs have impacted her personally, and Graziela brings insights about the real cost of overusing these patterns in leadership and life. The conversation covers how we link our value to our results and what happens when we fail, why being overly rational can leave people feeling unheard, and the three magic words for high-achievers: "Do you want to be heard, hugged, or helped?" They discuss treating emotions as data rather than distractions, and redefining success on your own terms. This episode is particularly relevant for leaders who feel their self-worth is tied to outcomes, high-performers struggling to connect emotionally, anyone navigating career transitions or identity shifts, and coaches and executives ready to lead with more empathy. You’ll Learn: Why hyper-achieving can erode self-worthHow hyper-rationality limits emotional connection and leadership effectivenessThe link between internal judgment and judgment of othersPractical ways to redefine success and reclaim your self-worthHow to treat emotions as data—not distractionsHow to honour your values without burning out Who This Is For: High performers who feel pressure to constantly prove themselvesLeaders who feel emotionally disconnected or misunderstoodCoaches, execs, and entrepreneurs ready to build more sustainable successAnyone navigating transitions in identity, career, or relationshipsYou can connect and find out more about Maya on her website www.mayagudka.com Connect with Graziela on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracoaching/

    17 min

  5. 13 OCT

    10 Ways that High Achievers Self-Sabotage — with Graziela Cajado-Ogland

    If you're a high-achiever, what's holding you back likely isn’t a lack of ambition or skill—it's the unseen internal patterns running in the background. In this powerful episode, we explore the Positive Intelligence framework by Shirzad Chamine to reveal the 9 "saboteurs" that drain your energy, impact your leadership, and quietly sabotage your success. Executive coach Graziela Cajado-Ogland joins Maya to lay the foundations of this framework and introduce the Judge the master saboteur. Together, they share real-world leadership examples and personal stories that make this framework immediately relatable and practical.If you’ve ever struggled with perfectionism, people-pleasing, over-control, or being overly rational, this episode will leave you with a whole new lens on yourself and the people around you. What You’ll Learn: The 9 saboteurs and how they show up in high-achievers Why the Judge is the most damaging of all How empathy, not judgment, transforms leadership The difference between high standards and self-sabotage How to begin shifting these patterns to lead with more clarity, confidence, and calm This is the first of a 3-part mini-series exploring Positive Intelligence and how it can elevate your leadership, relationships, and inner peace. You can connect with Maya on her website www.mayagudka.com Connect with Graziela on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracoaching/

    26 min

  6. 6 OCT

    How to Reset Your Goals for a Powerful Q4 Finish | End-of-Year Review & Planning Guide

    🎙️ Welcome back to The Executive Coach Podcast where we help high-achievers design careers and lives they’re excited to wake up to. This episode is designed to help you finish the year strong, with clarity, confidence, and a sense of grounded momentum. In this episode, I’ll guide you through a reflective yet practical process to: Revisit your original goals with fresh eyesScan your calendar to recognise hidden winsDefine what a "strong finish" looks like for YOUSet high-leverage, tiny actions that create momentumClear space by deleting what no longer matters 🔍 Whether this year has gone to plan or not, you still have time to make it meaningful, without burning out or overhauling everything. This isn't hustle. It's conscious design. Let’s get intentional and end the year proud of how you showed up. ✨ Helpful Resources Mentioned Career Blind Spots Checklist https://www.mayagudka.com/career-blindspots-checklist Vision Unblocked https://www.mayagudka.com/vision-unblocked

    9 min

  7. 29 SEPT

    One Thing to Do Now to Finish the Year Proud

    Are you feeling a little scattered post-summer? Forgot your word of the year? Lost track of your goals? You’re not alone and it’s not too late. In this short but powerful episode, Maya offers a grounded and inspiring 90-day reset to help you finish the year with clarity, intention, and pride. With just one question “What’s the one thing I want to toast to on New Year’s Eve?” you’ll be able to cut through perfectionism, reconnect with what matters, and focus your energy on something truly meaningful. This reset is designed to help high-achievers like you design the kind of year-end that sets the tone for a spacious and exciting 2026. Whether it’s a personal challenge, a professional pivot, or nurturing a relationship, this approach keeps it simple and powerful. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: The one question that will reset your focus and energy Why 90 days is the perfect window for meaningful change How to choose a single goal that feels doable and deeply satisfying The difference between input vs. outcome goals (and how to choose wisely) Ideas for work, personal growth, and relationships to inspire your “one thing” You can find out more about Maya’s short and powerful program to help you clarify your next chapter Vision Unblocked here https://www.mayagudka.com/vision-unblocked

    7 min

  8. 22 SEPT

    The Power Down Hour: My Realistic Night Routine for High Achievers

    We often talk about the magic of morning routines, but the real secret? They start the night before. In this episode, Maya shares her simple, soulful evening routine, designed to help high achievers wind down, recharge, and set the tone for a spacious, focused, and exciting tomorrow. From screen-time boundaries and stretching rituals to her favourite journaling question and the genius app that finally broke her WhatsApp habit, Maya offers a refreshingly imperfect yet intentional look at how she ends her day. You’ll also hear about the small tweaks, like planning protein or dimming the lights that make a big impact on energy and clarity. Whether you’re ready to overhaul your nights or just want a few realistic ideas that actually fit a busy life, this episode has you covered. What You’ll Learn: Why your evening routine is the true foundation for a great workday Maya’s personal “power down hour” and how she makes it doable The Clear Space app that changed her digital habits A better way to reflect on your day (spoiler: it’s not a basic gratitude list) How small wins (like charging headphones!) add up to big calm Connect with Maya over on Linkedin https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mayagudka or at her website https://www.mayagudka.com/

    9 min
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Get to the ideal next level in your career, whilst working 5 HOURS less each week... So that you can craft the work and life of your dreams You'll learn how to achieve career growth, work/life balance, boardroom confidence, and bag that dream job. As a Master Accredited Coach with an impressive client roster including Sony, London Business School, and L&G, Maya knows what it takes to succeed. By using psychologically intelligent approaches, rather than pushing ourselves harder, you'll learn how to achieve your dream role whilst improving your wellbeing & mental health.

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