Pooja Venkatraman
Aligned Ambition with Pooja V.
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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Oct 26, 2026
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359. 1 question to flip you from stuck and spinning to calmly problem-solving 04.10.2024 3:58
You don’t need to change your situation to feel better. You need to feel better to change your situation. Free anonymized public coaching call: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/free-anonymized-public-coaching Free consult call to discuss working together: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about my one-on-one coaching program: https://shorturl.at/n9rd2 ——— What my clients have to...
358. Who Before How 03.10.2024 4:01
The most important concept I can teach you Free anonymized public coaching call: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/free-anonymized-public-coaching Free consult call to discuss working together: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about my one-on-one coaching program: https://shorturl.at/n9rd2 ——— What my clients have to say… “I realized that I wasn't alone in a lot of my situations....
357. Accepting vs. resisting a job you don't like 02.10.2024 4:32
Focus your energy in the right direction. Free anonymized public coaching call: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/free-anonymized-public-coaching Free consult call to discuss working together: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about my one-on-one coaching program: https://shorturl.at/n9rd2 ——— What my clients have to say… “I felt like every Monday, regardless of what happened that...
356. When you numb your stress, you're also numbing your intuition 01.10.2024 3:05
Take the earmuffs off and listen to the alarm Free anonymized public coaching call: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/free-anonymized-public-coaching Free consult call to discuss working together: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about my one-on-one coaching program: https://shorturl.at/n9rd2 ——— What my clients have to say… “I love our laughs. I love that it can be so efficient...
355. There is a steadiness inside of you. 30.09.2024 8:30
And you can always find it. Free anonymized public coaching call: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/free-anonymized-public-coaching Free consult call to discuss working together: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about my one-on-one coaching program: https://shorturl.at/n9rd2 ——— What my clients have to say… “If you’re just starting out, you should learn this toolkit with an exper...
354. You and your brain need a couples counselor :) 27.09.2024 3:23
I want you to imagine you and your brain in a room together… Free anonymized public coaching call: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/free-anonymized-public-coaching Free consult call to discuss working together: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about my one-on-one coaching program: https://shorturl.at/n9rd2 ——— What my clients have to say… “I think the biggest transformation is n...
353. Introducing: Free Anonymized Public Coaching :) 25.09.2024 4:43
Come get un-stuck today 💥 Free anonymized public coaching call: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/free-anonymized-public-coaching Free consult call to discuss working together: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about my one-on-one coaching program: https://shorturl.at/n9rd2 ——— What my clients have to say… “I would recommend Pooja to anyone who feels like there is a part of their...
352. What if it's not you? 21.09.2024 2:36
What if there is absolutely nothing you should be doing differently? Book a free consult call today: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about my one-on-one coaching program here: https://shorturl.at/n9rd2 ——— What my clients have to say… “Everyone needs someone to talk to. But Pooja’s advice specifically has been so high quality and unique compared to what else I’ve been able to find. ...
351. 3 ways to sit with a feeling until the insight tumbles out (part 2) 20.09.2024 10:51
Way #2: Juxtapose the feeling want + the situation you have, and let your brain fill in the gap Intro to this series: https://poojav.substack.com/p/3-ways-to-sit-with-a-feeling-until Way #1: https://poojav.substack.com/p/3-ways-to-sit-with-a-feeling-until-495 The feelings wheel: https://feelingswheel.com/ Book a free consult call today: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about my one-on-...
350. 3 ways to sit with a feeling until the insight tumbles out (part 1) 11.09.2024 7:52
Way #1: Treat the feeling like a trusty warning light 💡 Book a free consult call today: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about my one-on-one coaching program here: https://shorturl.at/n9rd2 ——— What my clients have to say… “I think the biggest transformation is not hating my brain. Now, I work with it and am like, ‘Oh, right, it's doing this to protect me. Thanks, brain!’ I love...
349. 3 ways to sit with a feeling until the insight tumbles out (intro) 10.09.2024 2:41
Feelings are like eggs - you need to incubate them until they hatch 🐣 Book a free consult call today: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about my one-on-one coaching program here: https://shorturl.at/n9rd2 ——— What my clients have to say… “Everything in the world is about feelings. At the end of the day, that's the reality of the human condition. And so to get to this level of an...
348. The magic sweet spot that maximizes your chances of success 07.09.2024 9:24
And a 3 step process for finding it Book a free consult call today: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about my one-on-one coaching program here: https://shorturl.at/n9rd2 ——— What my clients have to say… “Some weeks, I have a very specific thing that is troubling me, and I'm excited to talk about it. And there are other times where I came in and I didn't quite know what I wante...
347. The 1 tiny thought that can flip you from stress to flow and back again 06.09.2024 7:48
“It’s not possible.” Book a free consult call today: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about my one-on-one coaching program here: https://shorturl.at/n9rd2 ——— What my clients have to say… “What I liked about Pooja’s approach was that she tackled everything at the same time, and she provided practical goals, which were really instrumental in changing my thinking. I had always been a ve...
346. Why self-criticism is so seductive 03.09.2024 4:11
And how to break its spell 🪄 Book a free consult call today: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about my one-on-one coaching program here: https://shorturl.at/n9rd2 ——— What my clients have to say… “I love our laughs. I love that it can be so efficient and professional, and yet I also feel like these sessions are pretty fun, and I really enjoy that.” —Client | Startup Founder & Co-...
345. The only thing standing between you and the life you want is a list of micro-blockers 30.08.2024 3:26
Not ”massive, insurmountable obstacles.” Just micro-blockers. Book a free consult call today: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about my one-on-one coaching program here: https://shorturl.at/n9rd2 ——— What my clients have to say… “Pooja has a really good balance of validating your emotions but also giving feedback and being upfront like, ‘Hey, I’ve seen this pattern in you.’ That made...
344. How to turn your mistakes into superpowers 29.08.2024 7:04
If you’re terrified of making mistakes, listen to this Book a free consult call today: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about my one-on-one coaching program here: https://shorturl.at/n9rd2 ——— What my clients have to say… “My general happiness levels are higher. I have coping mechanisms during stress. My husband is seeing the results of it — I have a better married life with him. Coac...
343. What if the reason you’re hesitating to get coaching…is the exact reason you need coaching? 28.08.2024 4:14
Book a free consult call today: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about my one-on-one coaching program here: https://shorturl.at/n9rd2 ——— What my clients have to say… “I had a bit of a conflict where I was like: ‘No one can relate to me. My problems are so unique. My work situation is so unique. No one will ever be able to understand what I'm going through and what I'm feeling...
342. How to spend more time in flow 22.08.2024 5:44
The exact 4 step process I teach you in my coaching program Book a free consult call today: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about the Less Stress, More Flow program here: https://shorturl.at/SGGlg ——— What my clients have to say… “I feel less helplessness. There's so much more that's in my control, in terms of taking the next step or making a decision. And that makes me feel...
341. You’re not self-critical. You just have really good taste. 21.08.2024 7:21
Get back into nerdy craftsman mode 🤓 Book a free consult call today: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about the Less Stress, More Flow program here: https://shorturl.at/SGGlg ——— What my clients have to say… “My husband started noticing the progress I was making and commenting on how different my behavior was and how different my mental state and level of wellness was. And that was...
340. I’ve been telling all my clients about this thing that happened to me in speed dating… 19.08.2024 6:16
Don’t fall prey to falsely inflated standards of success. Book a free consult call today: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about the Less Stress, More Flow program here: https://shorturl.at/SGGlg ——— What my clients have to say… “I have a healthier internal monologue. I still have an internal monologue, but it’s a positive one. And there are moments where I slip back into some of the...
339. The cognitive illusion that made me wait too long to hire a coach 16.08.2024 5:03
Don’t get stuck on a local optimum. Book a free consult call today: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about the Less Stress, More Flow program here: https://shorturl.at/SGGlg ——— What my clients have to say… “I was not used to spending so much money on my well being and my personal success. I wasn’t used to investing in myself. It's funny, we spend so much money on trips and even...
338. The 4 kinds of self-doubt + The quick & dirty solution to each 16.08.2024 6:02
They are: 🤨 🧇 🤼 😡 If you’re self-questioning… Develop a clearer inner rubric by setting Deliberate, Defined, Doable, and De-Conflicted expectations: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-simple-fixable-trigger-behind If you’re waffling… Choose 3 words to guide you: https://poojav.substack.com/p/a-super-quick-clarity-shortcut-choose And try quick and easy career experiments: https://poojav.substack...
337. The secret ingredient separating you from the people you’re jealous of 14.08.2024 6:00
It’s not intelligence, discipline, or savviness. It’s alignment. Book a free consult call today: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about the Less Stress, More Flow program here: https://shorturl.at/SGGlg ——— What my clients have to say… “After a few sessions, I saw that, ‘Wow, I'm not in my own way anymore.’” —Client | Solutions Engineer at Fintech Company “Trust the process and wi...
336. The cognitive illusion that causes worry and self-criticism 13.08.2024 5:25
And how to see through the illusion and stop the mental chatter Book a free consult call today: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about the Less Stress, More Flow program here: https://shorturl.at/SGGlg ——— What my clients have to say… “I realized that you can always create a space of abundance, even when there’s scarcity. This process has allowed me to go so deep into myself and real...
335. To cut your to-do list in half (or more): Don’t pre-solve problems. Post-solve problems. 12.08.2024 4:04
Let’s solve real problems, not possible problems. Book a free consult call today: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Learn all about the Less Stress, More Flow program here: https://shorturl.at/SGGlg ——— What my clients have to say… “The impacts have been huge. I started feeling more confident and self-assured at work. And that gave me the emotional bandwidth to start building better habits too....
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