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Vicki Abelson
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Are you an executive woman seeking to succeed in the corner office, while still having time to sit with you family at the kitchen table? Join us on The Back Pocket Coach, hosted by Executive Coach and Leadership Consultant, Vicki Abelson. This podcast is here to provide you with inspiration, practical skills, and the tools you need to find fulfillment at work and at home. As a former corporate 9-5er, entrepreneur, Mom, and general wearer of many hats, Vicki understands the challenges and aspirations of executive women like you. Having successfully transitioned from a healthcare administration career to running her own coaching practice, Vicki is on a mission to help women like her live life on their own terms.In each episode of The Back Pocket Coach Podcast, Vicki will share valuable insights and practical strategies to help you professionally and personally thrive. You'll gain inspiration to pursue meaningful work, love what you do, and find the balance to be present for your family and your own self-care. Think of this podcast as the coach in your backpocket helping you live a more fulfilling life. Join Vicki and her esteemed guests, who will share their expertise and experiences, as they dive into leadership, personal growth, work-life balance, and more.Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain valuable insights, learn actionable strategies, and feel empowered about your journey as an executive woman. Subscribe to The Back Pocket Coach Podcast today and start living life on your own terms.

  1. SEP 15

    EP: 38 | From Boardroom to Bakery: Leadership Lessons with Amy Adler

    What happens when you step off the “safe” corporate track and choose something that feels wildly authentic instead? In this conversation, I sit down with Amy Adler to talk about the courage it takes to make career choices that actually align with who you are — not just what looks good on paper. Amy shares her journey from corporate leader to bakery owner, and what it taught her about leadership, listening, and learning through mistakes. We explore the freedom that comes when your identity isn’t tied only to your job, why flexibility is a cornerstone of both career and life, and how trust is built — slowly, intentionally, like baking bread. Whether you’re reimagining your career or simply craving a more authentic way to lead, this episode will remind you: you don’t have to stay in a job (or a way of being) that no longer fits. ✨ Takeaways: Leadership is less about talking and more about listening.Flexibility makes us stronger.Mistakes are part of growth — not proof you’re failing.Authentic choices create authentic leadership.🎧 Tune in, and then tell me — what authentic choice are you ready to make? Are you a healthcare executive that's been feeling more busy than effective lately? Get the free guide that I created just for healthcare leaders! The Time Savers Guide Find Vicki online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vsabelson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicki.abelson/ Website: https://www.thedefinedleader.com/

    24 min

  2. AUG 15

    EP: 37 | The Confidence Conversation: Empowering Women with Jill Murphy

    What does confidence really look like when you strip away titles, job descriptions, and the number on the scale? In this candid conversation, I sit down with Jill Murphy — former nurse in a male-dominated field turned nutrition and fitness coach — to explore the layers of self-worth, body image, and how societal expectations can quietly shape our health. Jill opens up about the transition from chasing external approval to embracing self-acceptance, and how that shift not only changed her own life but also the way she guides others. We talk about raising kids in a world full of conflicting messages, redefining beauty, and teaching the next generation to make empowered, informed choices about their bodies and their well-being. This is an honest, hopeful dialogue about confidence — not as a quick fix, but as something built, lived, and owned over time. ✨ Key Takeaways: Your worth isn’t determined by the scale — or by anyone else’s opinion.Confidence comes from knowing who you are and standing in it.True health is rooted in facts, not fear.Representation matters — the world needs your version of beauty.We can raise the next generation to navigate their choices with confidence.Are you a healthcare executive that's been feeling more busy than effective lately? Get the free guide that I created just for healthcare leaders! The Time Savers Guide Find Vicki online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vsabelson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicki.abelson/ Website: https://www.thedefinedleader.com/

    33 min

  3. JUL 15

    EP: 36 | How to Get What You Want (Without Burning Out)

    In this episode of The Back Pocket Coach, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest questions I hear from high-performing leaders: How do I get what I want—without burning out, second-guessing, or sacrificing my personal life? We’re talking about energy, clarity, and the sneaky beliefs that interfere with your goals. I’ll walk you through a simple but powerful shift: from seeing your growth as a responsibility… to seeing it as an opportunity. Because when you start making decisions from the energy of possibility, everything changes. Whether you’re feeling stuck, stalled, or just ready for more, this conversation is your invitation to check in, reflect, and rise. ✨ Want to go deeper? Click the link to join the Own Your Rise Workshop—a 5-day live coaching experience for ambitious women who are ready to lead with clarity and confidence. https://www.thedefinedleader.com/own-your-rise-workshop 🔑 Key Takeaways Success = potential minus interferenceEnergy matters more than you think—conflict drains, clarity energizesLiving in the land of possibility leads to fulfillment and better performanceNaming your limiting beliefs is the first step to shifting themYou can have impact and ambition without exhaustionStrategic coaching creates clarity, alignment, and actionAre you a healthcare executive that's been feeling more busy than effective lately? Get the free guide that I created just for healthcare leaders! The Time Savers Guide Find Vicki online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vsabelson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicki.abelson/ Website: https://www.thedefinedleader.com/

    16 min

  4. JUL 9

    EP: 35 | Own Your Rise: Redefining Career Growth on Your Terms

    In this episode, I’m sharing what so many high-achieving women are afraid to admit out loud: that success doesn’t always feel the way we expected it to. If your career has felt too fast, too slow, or not quite aligned—you’re not alone. I’ll walk you through the mindset shifts and strategic insights behind my Own Your Rise Workshop—and how it’s helping ambitious women get clear, get visible, and feel good in the process. 👉 If you’re ready to lead with clarity, confidence, and direction—without sacrificing your life or peace of mind—this one’s for you. Click here to join the Own Your Rise Workshop → https://www.thedefinedleader.com/own-your-rise-workshop 💡 Key Takeaways: Career momentum can feel out of sync—and that’s okay.You don’t have to burn it all down to find better alignment.Owning your rise starts with knowing what actually lights you up.Visibility doesn’t have to feel risky or exhausting.Strategic career planning is possible—even in a full, messy life.Professional growth doesn't have to wait until “after summer.”Real transformation happens when clarity meets action.Are you a healthcare executive that's been feeling more busy than effective lately? Get the free guide that I created just for healthcare leaders! The Time Savers Guide Find Vicki online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vsabelson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicki.abelson/ Website: https://www.thedefinedleader.com/

    11 min

  5. JUN 24

    EP: 34 | Who Is In Your Wolfpack? Why I Became A Fan Of Group Coaching

    One thing I’ve learned after years of coaching high-achieving leaders—especially women—is this: growth doesn’t happen in a vacuum. In this episode, I’m sharing why community and group coaching are some of the most powerful catalysts for personal and professional transformation. I talk about the strength of the pack (yes, even wolves), the concept of “borrowed belief,” and how being surrounded by the right people can help you uncover clarity, courage, and next steps you didn’t even know you were looking for. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for more—more fulfillment, more purpose, more connection—this is your reminder that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. 🔑 Inside this episode, I’ll share: Why leading in isolation limits your potentialHow group coaching unlocks powerful growth and insightWhat happens when you borrow belief from someone who sees your potentialThe questions hiding beneath the ones you’re already askingWhy discomfort in a group might be exactly where your next breakthrough lives✨ If this resonates, let’s talk. I have a few coaching spots available and I’d love to help you explore your next step. 📅 Book a strategy call here: https://www.thedefinedleader.com/strategy-call Are you a healthcare executive that's been feeling more busy than effective lately? Get the free guide that I created just for healthcare leaders! The Time Savers Guide Find Vicki online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vsabelson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicki.abelson/ Website: https://www.thedefinedleader.com/

    16 min

  6. JUN 19

    EP: 33 | The Keys to the Results You Want: How Reframing Your Thoughts Can Transform Your Leadership

    In this episode, I share one of my favorite coaching tools for leaders: the Trigger → Thought → Feeling → Result model. Learn how boredom, stress, or even too much success can throw you off-track—and how reframing your thoughts can get you back to calm, clarity, and confidence. If you're an executive navigating burnout, pressure, or uncertainty, this episode will help you create the results you actually want—at work and at home. ✨ Ready for deeper support? Book a coaching call with me today. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Boredom often masks deeper discomfort or insecurityYour thoughts shape your emotional responses and your resultsLeadership success comes from self-awareness, not just strategyCuriosity is a powerful antidote to overwhelmReframing isn’t “positive thinking”—it’s smart, intentional mindset workYou don’t have to fix everything to lead wellThe Trigger → Thought → Feeling → Result model is a practical, repeatable frameworkCoaching can help you see your blind spots—and access better outcomesYour best leadership move might be changing what you think, not what you do💡 If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend—and if you’re ready to explore what coaching could unlock for you, click here to book a strategy call. Are you a healthcare executive that's been feeling more busy than effective lately? Get the free guide that I created just for healthcare leaders! The Time Savers Guide Find Vicki online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vsabelson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicki.abelson/ Website: https://www.thedefinedleader.com/

    18 min

  7. MAY 27

    EP: 32 | From Hustling to Wholeness: Why This Summer Needs to Be About You

    This week, I’m pulling back the curtain. In this solo episode, I share my personal journey—from growing up in a family of physicians to climbing the ranks in healthcare leadership, to the moment I realized I was chasing a version of success that no longer fit the life I wanted to live. I talk about what changed for me after becoming a mother, how I saw my career differently after maternity leave, and why so many high-achieving women are quietly wondering: “When does it get to feel good again?” If you’ve been pushing through, showing up for everyone else, and wondering when it’s your turn to exhale… this episode is your invitation to shift. Because this summer doesn’t have to be about burnout and busyness.  It can be about you. 💫 I’ll also share what inspired me to create The Summer of You, a new group coaching experience for successful women who are ready to reconnect with their joy, energy, and purpose. ✨ Key Takeaways: Why Vicki left healthcare administration to pursue work with deeper impactHow motherhood reshaped her definition of successWhat many high-performing women are actually craving in their careersWhy fulfillment isn’t found in doing more, but in coming home to yourselfHow The Summer of You coaching experience helps you reconnect, realign, and lead with more ease📩 Want this to be the summer you finally come back to yourself? Join The Summer of You—we start June 10. https://www.thedefinedleader.com/the-summer-of-you Or DM the word SUMMER and I’ll send the details your way. #TheSummerOfYou #HealthcareLeadership #WomenInLeadership #WorkLifeBalance #CoachingForWomen #ExecutiveCoaching #CareerFulfillment #RedefineSuccess #TheDefinedLeader Are you a healthcare executive that's been feeling more busy than effective lately? Get the free guide that I created just for healthcare leaders! The Time Savers Guide Find Vicki online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vsabelson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicki.abelson/ Website: https://www.thedefinedleader.com/

    17 min

  8. MAY 20

    EP: 31 | Grief, Identity & the Power of Feeling It All with Helen Ngo

    In this episode of The Back Pocket Coach, I sit down with Helen Ngo—a powerful voice in the world of grief work—to talk about something most of us try to outrun: loss. Helen shares her personal story of navigating both death loss and living loss (the kind that doesn’t involve a funeral, but still breaks your heart). We talk about how grief reshapes identity, why high-achieving women often use their careers to numb emotional pain, and why the path through grief isn’t about “getting over it”—it’s about learning to live with it. We cover: What grief really looks like for high performersWhy guilt, cultural invalidation, and “doing more” often mask deeper painHow to support others (and yourself) in seasons of lossWhy marinating in your feelings might be the most healing thing you can doThis episode is especially for the healthcare professionals who hold space for others daily—and need a reminder that you get to have your feelings, too. 🩺 Because leadership doesn’t mean leaving your grief at the door. It means learning how to carry it with compassion. 🎧 Tune in. Let it sit. Then pass it on to someone who might need it. Connect with my guest, Helen Ngo, a Grief Thought Leader + Advocate for Emotional Honesty at @helenngo.ceo. Are you a healthcare executive that's been feeling more busy than effective lately? Get the free guide that I created just for healthcare leaders! The Time Savers Guide Find Vicki online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vsabelson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicki.abelson/ Website: https://www.thedefinedleader.com/

    39 min
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Are you an executive woman seeking to succeed in the corner office, while still having time to sit with you family at the kitchen table? Join us on The Back Pocket Coach, hosted by Executive Coach and Leadership Consultant, Vicki Abelson. This podcast is here to provide you with inspiration, practical skills, and the tools you need to find fulfillment at work and at home. As a former corporate 9-5er, entrepreneur, Mom, and general wearer of many hats, Vicki understands the challenges and aspirations of executive women like you. Having successfully transitioned from a healthcare administration career to running her own coaching practice, Vicki is on a mission to help women like her live life on their own terms.In each episode of The Back Pocket Coach Podcast, Vicki will share valuable insights and practical strategies to help you professionally and personally thrive. You'll gain inspiration to pursue meaningful work, love what you do, and find the balance to be present for your family and your own self-care. Think of this podcast as the coach in your backpocket helping you live a more fulfilling life. Join Vicki and her esteemed guests, who will share their expertise and experiences, as they dive into leadership, personal growth, work-life balance, and more.Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain valuable insights, learn actionable strategies, and feel empowered about your journey as an executive woman. Subscribe to The Back Pocket Coach Podcast today and start living life on your own terms.

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  • Creator
    Vicki Abelson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Back Pocket Coach
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    Back Pocket Coach