Breaking Free from the Grind

Amelia Noël
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Join Master Certified Coach, Columbia MBA & former Wall Street investment banker & Fortune 500 consultant Amelia Noël each week to learn everything you need to work less, stress less & break free from the grind of your career. 

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep #164 - How to Take Back Control of Your Calendar at work

    You’re double, triple… even quadruple booked. Your entire day is meetings.. yet your real work keeps getting pushed to “later.” And somehow… you end the day exhausted, but still behind. And it feels like your calendar is running your life… not the other way around. But what if the problem isn’t your calendar at all? In this week’s BFG episode, I’m diving in to discuss: Why trying to “fix” your calendar with better systems keeps failing—and how the real issue is your default yes and lack of intentional decision-making around your timeHow constantly attending meetings is often a safety behavior (not a necessity)—and the hidden cost it’s creating in your visibility, thinking time, and leadership growthThe difference between managing your calendar vs. leading through your calendar—and how to start filtering what actually requires you vs. what you’ve just gotten used to showing up forIf your calendar is packed, your days feel reactive, and you’re constantly running from meeting to meeting… This episode will help you understand why it’s happening—and what needs to change first before any tool, system, or productivity hack will actually work. Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so you accelerate in your demanding corporate career without grinding your way to the top? Book a free consult call to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 executive coaching program today.  Take the free, 3-minute BFG Mindset quiz: Want to know what’s keeping you trapped in the grind of your demanding corporate career? Take the BFG Mindset Quiz here to find out if you’re an Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - and receive customized solutions on how you can break free from overworking patterns and create more sustainable success at work TODAY.  About Amelia Amelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers. Connect with Amelia www.amelianoelcoaching.com IG: @breakingfreefromthegrind LinkedIn: Amelia Noel

    40 min

  2. APR 10

    Ep #163 - 5 Shifts to Develop Executive Presence in the Grind

    You’re doing more than ever at work. You’re the go-to person. You’re delivering, executing, exceeding expectations… And yet you’re still getting the feedback: “You need to develop more executive presence.” What does that even mean? And why does it feel like the harder you work… the further you are from it? In this episode of Breaking Free from the Grind, I’m breaking down what executive presence actually is, and the 5 shifts that will help you step into leadership at the next level without burning yourself out in the process.  In this episode, I’m diving in to discuss: Why “executive presence” feels so vague—and how overworking, over-delivering, and being the go-to person is actually keeping you stuck at your current levelThe identity shift from executor → leader—and how to stop proving your value through doing more, and start demonstrating it through how you think, decide, and show upThe 5 key shifts to develop executive presence—including thinking at a higher level, communicating with clarity, and leading without over-functioning or losing yourself in the grindIf you’ve ever felt frustrated by vague feedback… If you’re doing everything “right” but still not being seen as a leader… If you’re exhausted from carrying everything—and still feeling like it’s not enough… This episode will show you what actually needs to change so you can step into your next level without working yourself into the ground to get there. Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so you accelerate in your demanding corporate career without grinding your way to the top? Book a free consult call to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 executive coaching program today.  Take the free, 3-minute BFG Mindset quiz: Want to know what’s keeping you trapped in the grind of your demanding corporate career? Take the BFG Mindset Quiz here to find out if you’re an Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - and receive customized solutions on how you can break free from overworking patterns and create more sustainable success at work TODAY.  About Amelia Amelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers. Connect with Amelia www.amelianoelcoaching.com IG: @breakingfreefromthegrind LinkedIn: Amelia Noel

    31 min

  3. APR 3

    Ep #162 - How to take things less personally at work

    You get one piece of feedback… and suddenly you’re questioning everything. A colleague pushes back… and it feels like they’re undermining you. Someone else gets promoted… and now you’re wondering if you’re falling behind. Nothing actually changed except the meaning you made about it. In this episode of Breaking Free from the Grind, I’m breaking down how to stop taking things personally at work so you can stay focused, clear-headed, and in control no matter what’s happening around you. The hidden reason high performers take things more personally and how it quietly turns you into a reactive (not effective) leaderThe 3 situations that trigger it most: negative feedback, pushback, and comparison, and exactly how to neutralize each one in real timeThe simple ABC framework (Awareness, Breathing, Change) to regulate your emotions, shift your mindset, and respond like a calm, locked-in leaderIf you’re tired of spiraling, overthinking, or letting other people’s actions throw you off… This episode will show you how to stay unbothered and lead at your level. Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so you accelerate in your demanding corporate career without grinding your way to the top? Book a free consult call to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 executive coaching program today.  Take the free, 3-minute BFG Mindset quiz: Want to know what’s keeping you trapped in the grind of your demanding corporate career? Take the BFG Mindset Quiz here to find out if you’re an Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - and receive customized solutions on how you can break free from overworking patterns and create more sustainable success at work TODAY.  About Amelia Amelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers. Connect with Amelia www.amelianoelcoaching.com IG: @breakingfreefromthegrind LinkedIn: Amelia Noel

    32 min

  4. MAR 27

    Ep #161 - Why Your Triple-Booked Calendar Isn't the Problem

    You’re triple-booked from morning to night… You barely have time to think, let alone lead… You’ve tried every productivity hack, calendar system, and time-blocking method… And nothing actually changes. Because your calendar isn’t the problem. It’s your boundaries. It’s your need to stay involved in everything. And it’s quietly keeping you overworked, overwhelmed, and stuck. In this episode of Breaking Free from the Grind, I’m breaking down: Why your packed calendar isn’t a time management issue and how over-involvement, weak boundaries, and lack of self-trust are driving your back-to-back scheduleThe leadership shift from doing everything → deciding what actually requires you so you can stop attending every meeting and start operating at your levelThe 4 tools to reclaim your time and energy—the relevance filter, the clean no, the 70% rule, and the self-trust loop—so you can create space, empower your team, and lead more effectivelyIf you’re constantly in meetings, running on fumes, and feeling like you have to be everywhere… This episode will show you how to step out of the chaos—and finally create a calendar (and career) that reflects your level. Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so you accelerate in your demanding corporate career without grinding your way to the top? Book a free consult call to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 executive coaching program today.  Take the free, 3-minute BFG Mindset quiz: Want to know what’s keeping you trapped in the grind of your demanding corporate career? Take the BFG Mindset Quiz here to find out if you’re an Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - and receive customized solutions on how you can break free from overworking patterns and create more sustainable success at work TODAY.  About Amelia Amelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers. Connect with Amelia www.amelianoelcoaching.com IG: @breakingfreefromthegrind LinkedIn: Amelia Noel

    23 min

  5. MAR 20

    Ep #160 - The Validation Trap: How the #1 Addiction of High Performers is Sabotaging Your Career

    You’re successful on paper…but still questioning yourself. You’re doing everything “right”…but it never feels like enough. You’re chasing all the gold stars, the "good job" from your boss, the next title or promotion…and burning out in the process. This is the validation trap—the #1 addiction of high-performers working in demanding corporate careers. And, it’s quietly sabotaging your career.  In this episode of Breaking Free from the Grind, I'm diving in to discuss: Why external validation is so addictive for high performers—and how it’s driving overworking, self-doubt, and burnout (even as you succeed and accelerate up the corporate ladder)The shift to internal validation—how to trust your own judgment, build real confidence, and stop letting feedback, titles, and promotions define your worthPractical tools to break the cycle—including how to filter feedback so you can recover quickly from setbacks, develop unshakeable confidence no matter how the client reacts, and rewire your thinking around successEnroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so you accelerate in your demanding corporate career without grinding your way to the top? Book a free consult call to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 executive coaching program today.  Take the free, 3-minute BFG Mindset quiz: Want to know what’s keeping you trapped in the grind of your demanding corporate career? Take the BFG Mindset Quiz here to find out if you’re an Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - and receive customized solutions on how you can break free from overworking patterns and create more sustainable success at work TODAY.  About Amelia Amelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers. Connect with Amelia www.amelianoelcoaching.com IG: @breakingfreefromthegrind LinkedIn: Amelia Noel

    32 min

  6. MAR 13

    Ep #159 - Letting Go of Your Need to Control Everything

    Do you feel like the only way to stay ahead at work is to control everything—every detail, every outcome, every possible problem before it happens? For high achievers in demanding corporate careers, the drive to overwork and grind often comes from a deeper belief: If I stay on top of everything, I’ll stay safe. But the truth is, the constant need to control can quietly create the burnout, anxiety, and exhaustion you’re trying to avoid. In this episode, I unpack the control illusion—and why learning to let go of what isn’t yours to carry is one of the most powerful leadership skills you can develop. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why high performers often overwork as a way to feel in control—and how that pattern actually fuels stress and burnoutThe six hidden reasons many leaders feel the need to control everything at workThe mindset shift that helps you stop focusing on what you can’t control and start leading from clarity and confidenceA simple daily tool—the Leaning In vs. Letting Go T-Chart—to help you redirect your energy toward what actually moves your career forwardBecause the most effective leaders aren’t the ones gripping tighter and tighter to every outcome. They’re the ones who know when to lean in—and when to let go. Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so you accelerate in your demanding corporate career without grinding your way to the top? Book a free consult call to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 executive coaching program today.  Take the free, 3-minute BFG Mindset quiz: Want to know what’s keeping you trapped in the grind of your demanding corporate career? Take the BFG Mindset Quiz here to find out if you’re an Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - and receive customized solutions on how you can break free from overworking patterns and create more sustainable success at work TODAY.  About Amelia Amelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers. Connect with Amelia www.amelianoelcoaching.com IG: @breakingfreefromthegrind LinkedIn: Amelia Noel

    30 min

  7. MAR 6

    Ep #158 - Getting Through Hard Times in the Grind

    Have you been pushing through work like you should be fine—while secretly feeling burned out, drained, or resentful? What if the fastest way back to “okay” isn’t fixing it all… but finally allowing yourself to feel what’s true? Why hard seasons at work are normal—and how dropping the “shouldn’t feel this way” mindset helps you get back to baseline faster.How avoiding negative emotions often shows up as overworking, overcommitting, and people-pleasing—and why that keeps you stuck.A simple daily reset: a 10-minute timer practice (brain dump + name the emotion + notice body sensations) to process stress instead of carrying it.Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program. Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work.  Your results will reveal your biggest trap and how to break free for good.  About Amelia Amelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers. Connect with Amelia www.amelianoelcoaching.com IG: @breakingfreefromthegrind LinkedIn: Amelia Noel

    19 min

  8. FEB 27

    Ep #157 - How to Feel Like You Belong in the Room

    Have you ever walked into a high-visibility meeting and thought, “Do I actually belong here?” What would change if you stopped treating that voice as truth—and started treating it as a mindset (and nervous-system) pattern you can train? Why “I don’t belong in the room” is a mindset loop, not a skills or capability problem—and how it quietly hurts your confidence, visibility, and impact.The key mental shift: move from me-focus (“Do I belong?”) to service-focus (“How can I create value for others in this room?”).A simple 3-step body + breath practice (name the emotion, notice sensations, 5-count inhale/8-count exhale) to ground yourself before high-pressure moments.Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program. Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work.  Your results will reveal your biggest trap and how to break free for good.  About Amelia Amelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers. Connect with Amelia www.amelianoelcoaching.com IG: @breakingfreefromthegrind LinkedIn: Amelia Noel

    26 min
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Join Master Certified Coach, Columbia MBA & former Wall Street investment banker & Fortune 500 consultant Amelia Noël each week to learn everything you need to work less, stress less & break free from the grind of your career. 

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  • Creator
    Amelia Noël
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    164
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    Explicit
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    © 2026 Breaking Free from the Grind
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