Aligned Ambition with Pooja V.

Pooja Venkatraman
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Hi! I’m Pooja – I’m a double Harvard grad, ex-BCG consultant, and now a writer, thought leader, and executive coach. I help high achievers tackle stress productivity, performance and purpose so they can fulfill their biggest ambitions and unleash their fullest potential… …without sacrificing their sanity, their relationships, their authenticity, or their paychecks. Let’s build the life and career you actually want – one that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. Book a free consult call to discuss working together: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

  1. 2h ago

    495. To build a burnout-free career: Stop trying to do a good job

    When I say “stop trying to do a good job,” I do NOT mean “coast, relax, slack off, or just phone it in.” I know that you are ALLERGIC to ever doing that – because me too! I once fired a therapist for telling me to “just relax.” So when I say “stop trying to do a good job,” I mean:  STOP solving the “am I good enough?” problem. And START solving someone else’s problem. Because success, achievement, and that sense of finally having arrived and becoming who you want to be… They’re a lot like how Henry David Thoreau described happiness.  If you chase them directly, they will evade you.  But if you focus on other people’s problems, they will gently come and sit on your shoulder. (And the pursuit of that success will fill you with purpose and fulfillment instead of stress and burnout.) If this all sounds a little abstract, listen to this week’s podcast episode for specific examples of exactly how to do this… …And a simple, one-sentence contemplation that could change your life. And then book your Free Career Audit with me and let’s make a plan for building your burnout-free career: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact  We’ll identify exactly what’s not working today and why.  And then build a simple, doable plan for closing the gaps. I can’t wait to talk to you :)  And email me anytime with thoughts, feedback, and topics you’d like to see covered on the podcast! ⁠⁠pooja@poojavcoaching.com⁠⁠

    25 min

  2. Jun 22

    494. 3 lessons every burnt out high achiever can learn from my dad

    My parents are not the stereotypical Asian immigrant parents. And my dad has created a lot of traditional success for himself…in an untraditional way. So this (day after) Father’s Day, let’s take a look at what high achievers that are “traditionally successful in a traditional way” can learn from his story :) Book a Free Career Audit here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact And email me anytime with thoughts, feedback, and topics you’d like to see covered on the podcast! ⁠⁠pooja@poojavcoaching.com⁠⁠

    29 min

  3. Jun 20

    331. 5 quick career experiments you could do this week (part 5)

    I am recovering from a nasty flu this week, and recording a new podcast episode just wasn't on the cards. So instead, we'll be revisiting one of my most popular series from the past - 5 quick career experiments you could do this week! One experiment will drop each day this week.  Happy experimenting! And if you want my help structuring and interpreting your career experiments so you can get clear on what's next and make it a success, book a Free Career Audit with me: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

    6 min

  4. Jun 19

    330. 5 quick career experiments you could do this week (part 4)

    I am recovering from a nasty flu this week, and recording a new podcast episode just wasn't on the cards. So instead, we'll be revisiting one of my most popular series from the past - 5 quick career experiments you could do this week! One experiment will drop each day this week.  Happy experimenting! And if you want my help structuring and interpreting your career experiments so you can get clear on what's next and make it a success, book a Free Career Audit with me: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

    7 min

  5. Jun 18

    329. 5 quick career experiments you could do this week (part 3)

    I am recovering from a nasty flu this week, and recording a new podcast episode just wasn't on the cards. So instead, we'll be revisiting one of my most popular series from the past - 5 quick career experiments you could do this week! One experiment will drop each day this week.  Happy experimenting! And if you want my help structuring and interpreting your career experiments so you can get clear on what's next and make it a success, book a Free Career Audit with me: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

    4 min

  6. Jun 17

    328. 5 quick career experiments you could do this week (part 2)

    I am recovering from a nasty flu this week, and recording a new podcast episode just wasn't on the cards. So instead, we'll be revisiting one of my most popular series from the past - 5 quick career experiments you could do this week! One experiment will drop each day this week.  Happy experimenting! And if you want my help structuring and interpreting your career experiments so you can get clear on what's next and make it a success, book a Free Career Audit with me: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

    6 min

  7. Jun 16

    327. 5 quick career experiments you could do this week (part 1)

    I am recovering from a nasty flu this week, and recording a new podcast episode just wasn't on the cards. So instead, we'll be revisiting one of my most popular series from the past - 5 quick career experiments you could do this week! One experiment will drop each day this week.  Happy experimenting! And if you want my help structuring and interpreting your career experiments so you can get clear on what's next and make it a success, book a Free Career Audit with me: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

    5 min

  8. Jun 15

    326. 5 quick career experiments you could do this week (intro)

    I am recovering from a nasty flu this week, and recording a new podcast episode just wasn't on the cards. So instead, we'll be revisiting one of my most popular series from the past - 5 quick career experiments you could do this week! One experiment will drop each day this week. Happy experimenting! And if you want my help structuring and interpreting your career experiments so you can get clear on what's next and make it a success, book a Free Career Audit with me: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

    3 min
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Hi! I’m Pooja – I’m a double Harvard grad, ex-BCG consultant, and now a writer, thought leader, and executive coach. I help high achievers tackle stress productivity, performance and purpose so they can fulfill their biggest ambitions and unleash their fullest potential… …without sacrificing their sanity, their relationships, their authenticity, or their paychecks. Let’s build the life and career you actually want – one that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. Book a free consult call to discuss working together: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

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