Blueprints to Becoming

Kate Maxwell

The podcast for media & tech pros wanting to choose a new career direction. I’m your host, Kate Maxwell, accredited Senior Coach. This show exists to give you that extra push as you take the leap with pep talks, tools, techniques. Above all I want to challenge the assumptions you have about what you can and can’t do, who you can and can’t be.

  1. 11/18/2025

    Feel sure of yourself even when nothing’s certain

    When everything feels unpredictable, it’s easy to lose faith in your own judgment. Let's explore how to build self-trust in the face of the great unknown. You’ll learn how to shift from self-doubt to quiet confidence, stop outsourcing your decisions, and trust that you can handle whatever comes next. A gentle guide to feeling steady in the face of whatever is next. You’ve got this! I’m your coach, Kate Maxwell 🫶 Timestamps: 00:00 – Self-doubt shows up for us all 00:37 – What true self-trust really means 01:04 – The self-doubt cycle (and how to break it) 03:18 – The self-trust cycle: building quiet confidence 04:58 – Why taking ownership changes everything 06:31 – Redefining failure and learning through mistakes 07:29 – Practical ways to build self-trust 07:50 – Free workshop: How to Make Better Career Decisions 🔧 FIND THE TOOLS & TRANSCRIPT: katemaxwellcoach.com/blueprints-to-becoming/how-to-build-self-trust FREE PRIVATE WORKSHOP HOW TO MAKE BETTER CAREER DECISIONS https://www.katemaxwellcoach.com/signup-free-career-decision-workshop 📺 Watch on Youtube🎧 Listen via your podcast app⏰ 18 mins, available immediatelyBONUSES📘 Downloadable Summary🎧 Curated Podcast Picks 💖 WORK TOGETHER: 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/charted – CHOOSE A NEW CAREER DIRECTION IN 6 Weeks – Without Burning Any Bridges 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/tethered – DESIGN & BUILD YOUR DREAM CAREER IN 5 MONTHS – Without Sacrificing Your Stability 👋 SAY HI: 💌 kate@katemaxwellcoach.com 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com 🫂 LinkedIn

    9 min
  2. 11/04/2025

    You don’t need to prove anything

    Ever catch yourself trying to prove you’re good enough - again? This week I’m digging into why we chase validation at work (and in life), and how that constant need to earn approval shapes the decisions we make. I’ll walk you through how to spot whose opinions are running the show, how to turn the volume down on your inner critics, and what it really takes to start trusting yourself instead. Because you don’t need to earn your worth. You already have it. You’ve got this! I’m your coach, Kate Maxwell 🫶 Timestamps:00:00 – The pressure to prove yourself at work01:04 – Why we crave validation and how it forms02:50 – How to identify your critics and supporters04:53 – The hidden cost of external validation07:22 – How to switch to internal validation10:55 – Steps to practice self-validation11:53 – Final encouragement and next steps 🔧 FIND THE TOOLS & TRANSCRIPT:⁠katemaxwellcoach.com/blueprints-to-becoming/you-dont-need-to-prove-anything 📚 MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Brené Brown’s Arena Moments exercise FREE PRIVATE WORKSHOP HOW TO MAKE BETTER CAREER DECISIONS https://www.katemaxwellcoach.com/signup-free-career-decision-workshop 📺 Watch on YouTube🎧 Listen via your podcast app⏰ 18 mins, available immediately BONUSES📘 Downloadable Summary🎧 Curated Podcast Picks 💖 WORK TOGETHER 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/charted – CHOOSE A NEW CAREER DIRECTION IN 6 WEEKS – Without Burning Any Bridges 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/tethered – DESIGN AND BUILD YOUR DREAM CAREER IN 5 MONTHS – Without Sacrificing Your Stability 👋 SAY HI💌 kate@katemaxwellcoach.com🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com🫂 LinkedIn

    12 min
  3. 10/16/2025

    What to do when you’re drifting in life & work

    Ever felt like life’s just… happening to you? In this episode, I share what to do when you feel adrift in life and work, and how to find your way back through grounded habits and identity-based goals. This ep is a calm, practical guide for anyone in a season of uncertainty 🌊 You’ve got this! I’m your coach, Kate Maxwell 🫶 Timestamps: 00:00 – When life feels off-track 01:09 – The first step to stop drifting 02:08 – Finding the feeling you’ve lost 02:54 – What “on purpose” really means 04:26 – Easy ways to feel grounded again 06:43 – When ambition goes missing [if you listen to one thing, listen to this!] 09:55 – Turning drift into direction 🔧 FIND THE TOOLS & TRANSCRIPT: ⁠katemaxwellcoach.com/blueprints-to-becoming/what-to-do-when-youre-drifting-in-life-and-work/ 📚 MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Atomic Habits by James ClearThe Co-Active Coaching “On Purpose” framework😁 FREE STUFF: Why You’re Overthinking Your Next Move + How to Break the Cycle: https://kate-maxwell-coaching.kit.com/84990db3d6 Every resource I’ve ever shared, organised by the exact problem you’re facing: https://kate-maxwell-coaching.kit.com/all-the-resources-ever 💖 WORK TOGETHER: 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/charted – CHOOSE A NEW CAREER DIRECTION IN 6 WEEKS – Without Burning Any Bridges 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/tethered – DESIGN AND BUILD YOUR DREAM CAREER IN 5 MONTHS – Without Sacrificing Your Stability 👋 SAY HI: 💌 kate@katemaxwellcoach.com 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com 🫂 LinkedIn

    12 min

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The podcast for media & tech pros wanting to choose a new career direction. I’m your host, Kate Maxwell, accredited Senior Coach. This show exists to give you that extra push as you take the leap with pep talks, tools, techniques. Above all I want to challenge the assumptions you have about what you can and can’t do, who you can and can’t be.