Amateur to Pro: Mindset, Skills & Leadership

Carolyn Mahboubi
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A weekly solo-cast with Life and Leadership Coach—Carolyn Mahboubi—for young adults, professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone ready to level up. Drawing from over four decades of leadership and entrepreneurial expertise, Carolyn empowers her clients to transform their amateur mindset into a professional outlook—in life, business, family, and everything they do. Whether you're navigating personal growth, building leadership skills, making life decisions, or wanting to take control of your future, this podcast delivers actionable principles and personal development insights that matter.

  1. 6d ago

    The Three Relationships That Shape Your Life

    Most of us think of relationships as something external—with our partners, our families, our colleagues. And yes, those matter. But the relationships that shape everything else? They're the ones we have with ourselves. In this episode, I'm talking about the three selves each of us carries—our Past Self, Present Self, and Future Self—and why building a healthy relationship with each one is the real work of lasting happiness. I share what it took for me to stop letting my Past Self torture me with regret, how I learned to parent my Present Self with both firmness and warmth, and how a single question from my coach almost two decades ago completely changed how I relate to my Future Self. This is the first in a series of three episodes where I go deep into each relationship, one at a time. Before the next one drops, I want to leave you with one question: which of your three selves have you been neglecting? Send me a message on the website or DM me—I read every response, and your answer will shape what I share next. ********** Website: https://www.carolynmahboubi.com Instagram: @carolynmahboubi⁠_coach⁠ If you are someone who wants to be part of a powerful community devoted to self-mastery and growth, sign up for my weekly emails ↓ 👉 ⁠⁠https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/join⁠⁠

    8 min

  2. Jun 18

    Before You Hire a Life Coach, Listen to This — Part 2

    After last week's episode where I covered the top five questions I get from people considering working with a professional coach, my inbox lit up with even more questions — different ones. So this week, I'm dedicating the entire episode to those. I'm covering four questions that came in from listeners just like you: The first one is one I get more than you might think — can you work with a coach and a therapist at the same time? The short answer is yes, and I'll tell you exactly why I think they are the power couple of personal transformation and how they work together, not against each other. The second question is about timing — how do you know when coaching is complete? My answer might surprise you, because I don't actually think of coaching as something you finish. Third, I'm addressing confidentiality — what's protected, what isn't, and the one exception I'm transparent about in my own practice. And finally, the question everyone is thinking but not always asking — how much does a really good coach charge? I'll tell you why elite coaches don't charge by the hour, and why dividing their fee into hourly chunks is doing yourself a disservice. If you've ever been curious about coaching — what it is, how it works, how long it takes, and what it actually costs — this episode is for you. Read the full blog post: ⁠https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/blog/what-to-expect-from-life-coaching Instagram: ⁠⁠@carolynmahboubi⁠_coach⁠ If you are someone who wants to be part of a powerful community devoted to self-mastery and growth, sign up for my weekly emails ↓ 👉 ⁠⁠https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/join⁠⁠

    9 min

  3. Jun 11

    Before You Hire a Life Coach, Listen to This

    Your biggest questions about life coaching — answered honestly. The coaching industry has a problem: no gatekeepers, no universal standards, and almost no barriers to entry. Anyone can call themselves a coach. That makes finding the right one genuinely hard — especially if you've already been burned or you're not sure where to start. In this episode, I'm answering the five questions I hear most from prospective clients, skeptics, and people who want real help but don't know who to trust. How do you find a reputable life coach? What should you actually look for? Can coaching help your career? What does leadership coaching even do? ********** Read the full blog post: ⁠https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/blog/how-to-find-a-reputable-life-coach Instagram: ⁠⁠@carolynmahboubi⁠_coach⁠ If you are someone who wants to be part of a powerful community devoted to self-mastery and growth, sign up for my weekly emails ↓ 👉 ⁠⁠https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/join⁠⁠

    9 min

  4. Jun 4

    Doubt is Not a Dirty Word

    Self-doubt is one thing. Judging yourself for having it is another. And both are costing you more than you realize. In this episode, I'm breaking down the two kinds of doubt—Identity Doubt and Idea Doubt—and why confusing the one for the other keeps so many people stuck. If you've ever let self-doubt spiral into a story about who you are, your confidence, or your ability to handle hard things, this episode will shift how you see it. We cover: where Identity Doubt comes from and why it's a habit, not a fact; why Idea Doubt is actually a sign of intelligence; how to stop your inner critic from turning a bad decision into a character flaw; and the one reframe that changes everything. For anyone working on self-confidence, mindset, and personal growth—this one's for you. ********** Originally posted at: ⁠https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/blog/two-types-of-doubt-identity-vs-idea Instagram: ⁠⁠@carolynmahboubi⁠_coach⁠ If you are someone who wants to be part of a powerful community devoted to self-mastery and growth, sign up for my weekly emails ↓ 👉 ⁠⁠https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/join⁠⁠

    6 min

  5. May 29

    What I Know to Be True

    Every so often, I take stock — not of the information I've gathered, but the truths I've earned through living. The kind of wisdom that only comes from getting it wrong, feeling the pain, and staying long enough to understand why. In this episode, I share what I know to be true at this point in my life. This is not advice. It's not a prescription. It's simply what I know to be true — offered honestly, imperfectly, and from the heart. None of this protects us from the vulnerability of existence. But these truths, practiced imperfectly over time, have helped me meet that vulnerability with something other than fear. ********** Originally posted at: ⁠https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/blog/10-principles-awakened-life Instagram: ⁠⁠@carolynmahboubi⁠_coach⁠ If you are someone who wants to be part of a powerful community devoted to self-mastery and growth, sign up for my weekly emails ↓ 👉 ⁠⁠www.carolynmahboubi.com/join⁠⁠

    8 min

  6. May 21

    What Netflix, Wine, and Vacations Can't Actually Give You

    Why do so many of us have everything we wanted and still feel like something is missing? In this episode, we untangle three things we often confuse — pleasure, joy, and aliveness — and explore why understanding the difference changes everything. Pleasure is temporary. It satisfies in the moment but never makes us feel fully alive. Joy is connection — small, accessible, and restorative. And aliveness? That comes from engaging with work, relationships, and challenges that are truly aligned with who we are. The paradox is that aliveness doesn't always feel good — but it never feels deadening either. ********** Originally posted at: ⁠https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/blog/difference-between-pleasure-joy-aliveness Instagram: ⁠⁠@carolynmahboubi⁠_coach⁠ If you are someone who wants to be part of a powerful community devoted to self-mastery and growth, sign up for my weekly emails ↓ 👉 ⁠⁠www.carolynmahboubi.com/join⁠⁠

    9 min

  7. May 14

    Mothers Are Made, Not Born

    I love this quote by Osho: "The moment a child is born, the mother is also born." But what I now know to be closer to the truth is that mothers are made, not born. For me, motherhood was an intellectual concept until, gradually, it became an experience—and finally, a devotion. Yes, the moments of my children's births were transformative. But each made a new mother of me, over time, not instantly. The protective instinct may arrive immediately. But mothers are so much more than protective! ********** Originally posted at: ⁠https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/blog/an-ode-to-mothers Instagram: ⁠⁠@carolynmahboubi⁠_coach⁠ If you are someone who wants to be part of a powerful community devoted to self-mastery and growth, sign up for my weekly emails ↓ 👉 ⁠⁠www.carolynmahboubi.com/join⁠⁠

    3 min

  8. May 6

    Graceful Aging? No Thanks.

    Let's talk about the thing nobody wants to talk about — getting older. We're obsessed with longevity, yet terrified of aging. We treat birthdays like funerals. We've absorbed the belief that young is better in every way, and that it's our job to fight getting older with everything we've got. In this episode, I'm pushing back on all of it. I'm not interested in aging gracefully. I'm interested in aging powerfully — and there's a big difference. Because when I look around for inspiration, what I see most is fear. And riding shotgun is always desperation. The problem isn't aging. It's the beliefs we've built around it — beliefs formed in a cultural bubble that, by most measures, is still in its adolescence. ********** Originally posted at: ⁠https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/blog/the-problem-with-aging Instagram: ⁠⁠@carolynmahboubi⁠_coach⁠ If you are someone who wants to be part of a powerful community devoted to self-mastery and growth, sign up for my weekly emails ↓ 👉 ⁠⁠www.carolynmahboubi.com/join⁠⁠

    8 min
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A weekly solo-cast with Life and Leadership Coach—Carolyn Mahboubi—for young adults, professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone ready to level up. Drawing from over four decades of leadership and entrepreneurial expertise, Carolyn empowers her clients to transform their amateur mindset into a professional outlook—in life, business, family, and everything they do. Whether you're navigating personal growth, building leadership skills, making life decisions, or wanting to take control of your future, this podcast delivers actionable principles and personal development insights that matter.

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