Pooja Venkatraman

Aligned Ambition with Pooja V.

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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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Pooja Venkatraman

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216. 7 ways to maintain your identity through failure & setbacks (intro) 15.06.2023 3:57

How you think about yourself when you lose determines how long it will be until you win. Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here! Prefer reading over listening? Follow me on Instagram , LinkedIn , or subscribe to my email newsletter . Learn more about my coaching and read client testimonials on my website

215. Who Before How 14.06.2023 5:12

The most important concept I can teach you. Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here! Prefer reading over listening? Follow me on Instagram , LinkedIn , or subscribe to my email newsletter . Learn more about my coaching and read client testimonials on my website

214. Introducing...my new website! 12.06.2023 3:08

Check out my website!! https://poojavcoaching.com/ The amazing designer I worked with to build the site: https://izzywaite.com/ My sister’s creative project, Teaspoon: The Stories of the Plate: https://teaspoon10.wordpress.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/teaspoonstories/ ------ Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here!...

213. Consistency and Commitment 09.06.2023 7:47

A new definition. Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here! Prefer reading over listening? Follow me on Instagram , LinkedIn , or subscribe to my email newsletter .

212. When “trying harder” doesn't work 08.06.2023 11:14

Let's dig into a mystery 🤔 My four-part masterclass on how to talk to your brain in ways that create safety: https://poojav.substack.com/p/if-you-can-get-your-legs-waxed-you (or start at episode 167!) Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here! Prefer reading over listening? Follow me on Instagram , LinkedIn , or subs...

211. Sacred Dissatisfaction 06.06.2023 4:09

Maybe it's not a problem. Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here! Prefer reading over listening? Follow me on Instagram , LinkedIn , or subscribe to my email newsletter .

210. Deciding what to do next is only the beginning 27.05.2023 17:33

You need clarity, AND you need this. Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here! Prefer reading over listening? Follow me on Instagram , LinkedIn , or subscribe to my email newsletter .

209. An exhortation for the anxious overachiever 26.05.2023 0:21

I wrote you a poem. Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here! Prefer reading over listening? Follow me on Instagram , LinkedIn , or subscribe to my email newsletter .

From the Archives: 160. The Unintuitive Solution to Your Productivity Problem 25.05.2023 8:02

You don't want to hear it, but it's true. Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here! Prefer reading over listening? Follow me on Instagram , LinkedIn , or subscribe to my email newsletter .

From the Archives: 129. Imposter Syndrome Does NOT Help You Improve Yourself 24.05.2023 5:21

An insidious assumption: that in order to get better, you need to feel bad about yourself. Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here! Prefer reading over listening? Follow me on Instagram , LinkedIn , or subscribe to my email newsletter .

208. The One-Liner I Use to Combat My Fear of Failure 19.05.2023 5:36

My only sports metaphor ⚾️ Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here! Prefer reading over listening? Follow me on Instagram , LinkedIn , or subscribe to my email newsletter .

207. The Most Important Step in Solving Any Problem 17.05.2023 10:45

It's the most overlooked step too. Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here! Prefer reading over listening? Follow me on Instagram , LinkedIn , or subscribe to my email newsletter .

206. Do you have to be anxious to achieve big things? 16.05.2023 7:57

I don't think so. Here's why. Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here! Prefer reading over listening? Follow me on Instagram , LinkedIn , or subscribe to my email newsletter .

205. How to Talk to Your Inner Critic 12.05.2023 2:43

It's just a scared little kid Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here! Prefer reading over listening? Follow me on Instagram , LinkedIn , or subscribe to my email newsletter .

204. The one thing I don't talk about enough 12.05.2023 8:05

You need other people. Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here! Prefer reading over listening? Follow me on Instagram , LinkedIn , or subscribe to my email newsletter .

203. How to Hire a Coach 11.05.2023 9:10

A step-by-step guide Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here! Prefer reading over listening? Follow me on Instagram , LinkedIn , or subscribe to my email newsletter .

202. A little exercise for you to do today 09.05.2023 3:19

Let's just notice Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here! Prefer reading over listening? Follow me on Instagram , LinkedIn , or subscribe to my email newsletter .

201. Stop Blindly Listening to Feedback 09.05.2023 7:48

Don't be a student. Be a product strategist. Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here! Prefer reading over listening? Follow me on Instagram , LinkedIn , or subscribe to my email newsletter .

200. How I Get Out of a Self-Critical Spiral: Part 2, The Principles 04.05.2023 15:33

Part 1 of this series: https://poojav.substack.com/p/how-i-get-out-of-a-self-critical (or podcast episode 199) The self-coaching model: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-framework-that-changed-my-life (or podcast episode 8) 7 ways to believe something new, part 1: https://poojav.substack.com/p/7-ways-to-believe-something-new-part (or podcast episode 19) My table of contents: https://poojav.substac...

199. How I Get Out of a Self-Critical Spiral: Part 1, The Process Steps 04.05.2023 10:54

Say Hello to Your Inner Fan: https://poojav.substack.com/p/say-hello-to-your-inner-fan-holiday (or podcast episode 151) Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here! Prefer reading over listening? Follow me on Instagram , LinkedIn , or subscribe to my email newsletter .

198. How to Think About Money When Changing Careers 01.05.2023 11:56

Less fear, more thoughtfulness Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here! Prefer reading over listening? Follow me on Instagram , LinkedIn , or subscribe to my email newsletter .

197. My Favorite Problem-Solving Shortcut: Same Goal, Different Path 28.04.2023 8:52

Use this on everything Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here! Prefer reading over listening? Follow me on Instagram , LinkedIn , or subscribe to my email newsletter .

196. Avoidable vs. Unavoidable Pain 27.04.2023 6:30

More on Should vs. Want conflicts: https://poojav.substack.com/p/how-to-build-the-life-you-want (or podcast episode 177) Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here! Prefer reading over listening? Follow me on Instagram , LinkedIn , or subscribe to my email newsletter .

195. Don't fall for this success fallacy 26.04.2023 1:41

It's a trap! Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here! Prefer reading over listening? Follow me on Instagram , LinkedIn , or subscribe to my email newsletter .

194. Accept yourself or change yourself? First, ask these 2 questions. 25.04.2023 4:19

Let's add some nuance. Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start here! Prefer reading over listening? Follow me on Instagram , LinkedIn , or subscribe to my email newsletter .