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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193. It’s not that deep. 25.04.2023 3:15

And that's a good thing :) 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 .

192. You don't need more qualifications 25.04.2023 1:04

Student Mode vs. Expert Mode: https://poojav.substack.com/p/a-tale-of-two-yous-the-student-and (or podcast episode 181) 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 .

191. A Love Letter to Basic Questions 💌 25.04.2023 2:31

And why you should ask more of them 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 .

190. The 3 Signs of a Should 24.04.2023 1:34

And what to do if you notice them The four-step process to resolve a Should vs. Want conflict: 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 newslet...

189. “I can't just do what I want all the time.” YES YOU CAN. 20.04.2023 8:54

Let me tell you why. The four-step process to resolve a Should vs. Want conflict: 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 .

188. How to Demonstrate Competence in a Job Interview 07.04.2023 7:24

And figure out if you really want to work there People don’t want things. People want feelings. https://poojav.substack.com/p/people-dont-want-things-people-want (or podcast episode 154) 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 n...

187. A controversial thought 06.04.2023 3:53

Don't tell anyone 🤫 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 .

186. Simple Processes = Big Results 03.04.2023 5:12

Don't fall for the siren song of complexity 🧜🏼‍♀️ 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 .

185. The #1 Skill You Need to Create the Life You Want 30.03.2023 6:10

Take a guess 🤔 How to Build the Life You Want: https://poojav.substack.com/p/how-to-build-the-life-you-want (or podcast episode 177) Masterclass: If you can do this, you can manage your stress: https://poojav.substack.com/p/if-you-can-get-your-legs-waxed-you (or podcast episode 167) Interested in working with me? Book a free coaching consult today :) Want an overview of my free resources? Start h...

184. More Success = More Failure 29.03.2023 7:48

This is not a paradox Stacey Boehman's money mistakes podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4YhZw8YujJIptIcgKpHPag?si=40374ee90d39423e 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 .

183. The Fastest Way to Get Clarity: Foster the Dog 🐶 28.03.2023 6:40

Less thinking, more doing 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 .

182. The 1 Root Cause Problem Every Person Has 24.03.2023 8:16

And how to start solving it today 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 .

181. A Tale of Two You's: The Student & The Expert 23.03.2023 14:40

Choose your character 🎮 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 .

180. Why you get what you want...and feel MORE scared afterward 21.03.2023 8:29

You're not crazy. Here's what to do about it. 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 .

179. Don't accidentally live your life on pause 20.03.2023 3:31

No more "When ___, then ___" thinking 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 .

178. How to Use Time Travel to Solve Your Problems 18.03.2023 1:47

My favorite little trick 🛸 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 .

177. How to Build the Life You Want 17.03.2023 12:37

A 4 step process  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 .

176. If you can watch a fireworks show, you can manage your stress (part 4) 15.03.2023 14:40

Watch the show with curiosity and detachment 🎆  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 .  Intro to this series: https://poojav.substack.com/p/if-you-can-get-your-legs-waxed-you (or podcast epi...

175. Looking for your next job? Do this first. 14.03.2023 6:41

Hold this ONE variable steady.  Exercises to help you distill what you want your day-to-day at work to look like: https://poojav.substack.com/p/stop-saying-i-dont-know-what-i-want (or podcast episode 55) 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 s...

174. If you can hug a toddler, you can manage your stress (part 3) 11.03.2023 11:40

Laugh. Hug. Solve the 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 . Intro to this series: https://poojav.substack.com/p/if-you-can-get-your-legs-waxed-you (or podcast episode 167) Part 1: https://poojav.sub...

173. How to Pitch Yourself: The Hard Way & The Easy Way 09.03.2023 4:01

I don't recommend the hard way.  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 .

172. If you can eat Thanksgiving dinner, you can manage your stress (part 2) 08.03.2023 11:18

Handling a stressful meeting is like digesting a big meal  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 . Intro to this series: https://poojav.substack.com/p/if-you-can-get-your-legs-waxed-you (or podcast episode 167)...

171. Masterclass: How to Like Yourself 07.03.2023 21:00

It's no different than lifting weights 💪🏽  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 .  Arrogance vs. confidence: https://poojav.substack.com/p/arrogance-vs-confidence (or podcast episode 124)&n...

170. You've got it backwards. 28.02.2023 2:35

The feeling comes first.  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 .

169. Feel the pain, close the feedback loop 26.02.2023 4:11

One situation where you might want to just let yourself 🔥 feel the pain 🔥  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 .