Blueprints to Becoming

Kate Maxwell
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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.

  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. 11/11/2025

    3 things to do when you don’t know where to invest your energy

    Not sure where to invest your time or energy during a career change? I break down how to define your energy, uncover the ideas you’ve dismissed, and stop waiting for a perfect plan. Perfect if you’re changing up careers and figuring out your next step. You’ve got this! I’m your coach, Kate Maxwell 🫶 Timestamps: 00:00 – Overcoming decision paralysis 00:30 – Spotting the ideas you’ve quietly dismissed 02:33 – Defining what “energy” means for you 03:56 – Free workshop: How to Make Better Career Decisions 05:09 – Why imperfect action beats the perfect plan 07:23 – Wrapping up and what’s next 🔧 FIND THE TOOLS & TRANSCRIPT: katemaxwellcoach.com/blueprints-to-becoming/3-things-to-do-when-you-dont-know-where-to-invest-your-energy-in-your-career/ 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

  3. 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

  4. 10/28/2025

    3 ways to feel cozy and at peace while you make a big change

    Career change doesn’t have to feel like an existential rollercoaster. In this episode, I share three gentle, practical ways to bring more calm, comfort, and control into your transition. You’ll learn how to catch your thinking traps, stay in your stretch zone, and celebrate growth so you don’t burnout. For anyone craving a softer, steadier path to change. You’ve got this! I’m your coach, Kate Maxwell 🫶 00:00 – The confession that sparked this episode 01:04 – Stop your brain’s thinking traps 03:28 – Comfort vs. Stretch vs. Panic 06:17 – Cozy rewards and why you need them 08:32 – How to make peace part of your progress 🔧 FIND THE TOOLS & TRANSCRIPT: ⁠katemaxwellcoach.com/blueprints-to-becoming/ways-to-feel-cozy-and-at-peace-during-big-career-changes/ 😁 FREE STUFF: Why You’re Overthinking Your Next Move — and 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

    10 min

  5. 10/21/2025

    How to figure out what’s important to you

    Feeling lost about what really matters to you at work or in life? In this episode, I share how to spot the clues hidden in your frustrations, the causes you care about, and the ways you love to work. Perfect if you’re on the cusp of a career change and want to reconnect with your drivers. You’ve got this! I’m your coach, Kate Maxwell 🫶 Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:01 – Why your frustration is actually a clue 03:23 – The link between impact, causes, and career choice 06:59 – What your ideal “ways of working” reveal about your next step 09:41 – Pulling it all together: your career formula 🔧 FIND THE TOOLS & TRANSCRIPT: ⁠katemaxwellcoach.com/blueprints-to-becoming/how-to-figure-out-whats-important-to-you/ 😁 FREE STUFF: Why You’re Overthinking Your Next Move — and 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

    10 min

  6. 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

  7. 10/07/2025

    Enjoying your own company is the secret to career change

    What if the 'hack' you've been looking for is to spend more time alone? Today, I share why learning to enjoy your own company is a game-changer for life and career transitions. You’ll hear how solo time helps you reconnect with passions, make clearer decisions, and build self-trust. Two practical tools included, so you can start today! You’ve got this! I’m your coach, Kate Maxwell 🫶 00:00 Intro 00:35 Why Learn to Enjoy Your Own Company 02:34 Rediscovering Yourself Through Solitude 05:27 Practical Tips to Enjoy Your Own Company 07:34 Mental Health and Solitude 09:08 Conclusion and Next Steps 🔧 FIND THE TOOLS & TRANSCRIPT:⁠katemaxwellcoach.com/blueprints-to-becoming/how-to-enjoy-your-own-company-career-change 📚 MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Finding Water by Julia Cameron 😁 FREE STUFF:I've curated every resource I've ever shared with private clients in this notion dash, get access here. 💖 WORK TOGETHER: 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoaching.com/charted – Map out the 5 next steps of your career pivot in 60 days. 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoaching.com/tethered – Figure out what you actually want to do next with your career, make a plan, and make it happen in 5 months. 👋 SAY HI: 💌 kate@katemaxwellcoach.com 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoaching.com 🫂 LinkedIn

    10 min

  8. 09/30/2025

    How to use your feelings instead of fighting them

    Are big feelings stopping you from making career decisions? In this episode, I explore how to navigate being “too emotional” during a career transition. You’ll learn four simple steps to use your emotions as tools and develop a healthier relationship with them, so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. Your feelings aren’t flaws, they are a part of your beautiful cosmic humanness! You’ve got this! I’m your coach, Kate Maxwell 🫶 00:00 Intro 00:48 Step 1: Embrace 05:15 Step 2: Name 06:11 Step 3: Feel and Release 07:20 Step 4: Journal 08:01 Emotions as Signposts 09:04 Final Thoughts and Next Steps 🔧 FIND THE TOOLS & TRANSCRIPT:⁠katemaxwellcoach.com/blueprints-to-becoming/how-to-use-your-feelings-in-career-change 📚 MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Feeling Wheel Rumi’s poem The Guest House 😁 FREE STUFF: 💖 WORK TOGETHER: 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/charted – Map out the 5 next steps of your career pivot in 60 days. 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/tethered – Figure out what you actually want to do next with your career, make a plan, and make it happen in 5 months. 👋 SAY HI: 💌 kate@katemaxwellcoach.com🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com🫂 LinkedIn

    10 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.

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  • Creator
    Kate Maxwell
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kate Maxwell
  • Show Website
    Blueprints to Becoming