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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Business

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poojavcoaching.com

Latest episode

Oct 23, 2026

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Episodes

258. Afraid of failure? Listen to this. 18.12.2025

You’re already living your worst case scenario. Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact ——— 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 analytical rigor around my feelings is just so helpful.” —Client | CEO, PE-backed company Read more client tes...

208. The one-liner I use to combat my fear of failure 17.12.2025

This is my only sports metaphor ⚾️ Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact ——— 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 me trust her and her frameworks — she is really looking out long term for the client’s best interest.” —Cli...

271. How to spend more time in flow 16.12.2025

How to spend more time in flow All it takes is a simple conversation with yourself. Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact ——— 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 wanted to talk about, and those were the sessi...

252. Your self-criticism isn't helping you 15.12.2025

Your self-criticism isn't helping you It's like trying to run a race with a broken leg Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact ——— 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 negative thought cycles I used to be in, and it’...

153. The best productivity tool is feeling good about yourself 12.12.2025

What matters ≠ which strategy you pick. What matters = what you think about yourself when that strategy stops working. Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact ——— What my clients have to say… “It’s honestly fun.  You’re working on the most important thing in your life — your goals and your aspirations.  And you’re doing it in a manner that is not harsh or strict.  It’s li...

244. The question I ask my clients when they’re totally stuck 11.12.2025

That you can ask yourself too :) Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact ——— What my clients have to say… “I realized that I wasn’t alone in a lot of my situations. In fact, what I was going through was very common. And that there were tools that I could use to get out of this, and that I wasn’t the first person in the world to go through and I’m not going to be the last....

281. Getting what you want is an amplifier, not a converter 09.12.2025

It’s not achieve thing ➡️ feel better. It’s feel better ➡️ achieve thing. Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact ——— What my clients have to say… “I would in particular recommend Pooja to this specific phenotype of high achievers. We put a lot of pressure on ourselves and the outside world might never understand that our lives are not as perfect as they seem, or that we...

202. A little exercise for you to do today 08.12.2025

A little exercise for you to do today Let's just notice 🤔💭 Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact ——— What my clients have to say… “I realized that you can learn just as much from your wins as from your losses.  When you have aspirations and big ambitions, it’s really easy to be harsh on yourself. What changed the game for me was realizing that being mean to yourse...

219. 3 ways to think about doing something "different" in your career 05.12.2025

3 ways to think about doing something "different" in your career And kill the compare and despair Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

470. Here’s how my solo bday trip went… (part 2) 20.11.2025

Register for my workshop, Surviving (And Maybe Even Enjoying) The Holidays here: https://partiful.com/e/iql7IdUvmdxmdBmH4Jbw I can’t wait to see you there! :)

469. Here’s how my solo bday trip went… (part 1) 19.11.2025

Register for my workshop, Surviving (And Maybe Even Enjoying) The Holidays, here: https://partiful.com/e/iql7IdUvmdxmdBmH4Jbw

468. One of my biggest holiday stressors… 17.11.2025

You’ll probably relate to this 🫢 And if you do, come to my workshop: Surviving (And Maybe Even Enjoying) The Holidays Register here: https://partiful.com/e/iql7IdUvmdxmdBmH4Jbw

467. A therapist + A coach = Your best holidays yet 14.11.2025

The best stress-fighting duo in the biz 💥 Register for our workshop, Surviving (And Maybe Even Enjoying) The Holidays today! https://partiful.com/e/iql7IdUvmdxmdBmH4Jbw?

466. You need a scorecard for the holidays 13.11.2025

I know it sounds unsexy, un-magical, and all too corporate, but… I know you. You THRIVE with a plan, some structure, and clear targets to aim for. So let’s just put those in place. We only need an hour to do it. Because that’s what we’re going to do in the Surviving (And Maybe Even Enjoying) The Holidays workshop next week. Register here! https://partiful.com/e/iql7IdUvmdxmdBmH4Jbw?

465. It’s my 35th birthday :) 12.11.2025

here's what I'm up to! And register now for the Surviving (And Maybe Even Enjoying) The Holidays workshop: https://partiful.com/e/iql7IdUvmdxmdBmH4Jbw You’re going to walk away with Want Mode activated and your Holiday Magic plan in place :) (And don’t worry if you can’t make it live – we’ll be sending a replay to everyone who registers. So register today!)

464. Why my birthday always stresses me out 11.11.2025

and btw it’s my bday tomorrow :) Register for the Surviving (And Maybe Even Enjoying) The Holidays workshop here! https://partiful.com/e/iql7IdUvmdxmdBmH4Jbw And if you’re wondering what I decided to do for my birthday, anchored 100% in Wants, not Should’s… I’ll tell you all about it tomorrow :) Subscribe to my email newsletter so you don’t miss a thing: https://poojav.substack.com/

463. Upcoming Workshop! Surviving (and Maybe Even Enjoying) the Holidays 10.11.2025

The holidays are billed as the happiest time of year – but for many of us, they’re also the most stressful. Join me and Harvard-educated therapist Margaret Wang, LMFT, for a practical workshop designed for high achievers and overthinkers. You’ll learn simple, evidence-based tools to manage overwhelm, redefine success, and bring more calm, intention, and even joy. Register here and tell your friend...

462. 7 operating model flips that will help you level up as a leader (part 1) 04.11.2025

Op Model Flip #1: “I don't know” is an asset, not a liability. ———— Knowing what the op model flips are is just the first step. You also have to: → Customize the flips to your situation → Test and experiment with your new operating model without taking undue risk → Stay emotionally resilient through the unfamiliarity, uncertainty, and occasional failure of building a new way of working All of...

461. The real prize waiting at the end of 100 failures 31.10.2025

It's not just leveling up... ––––– Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

460. Fuck it up. Do it wrong. Waste your time. 30.10.2025

To level up your performance, that’s the best advice I can give you. ———— Tomorrow, I’ll tell you the real prize that’s waiting on the other side of your 100 failures. Because it’s not just increased capacity, leveled-up performance, or a successful pivot. It’s something even better :) Subscribe to my email newsletter so you don’t miss a thing: https://poojav.substack.com/ And if you’re ready to g...

459. The 3 inflection points high achievers face in their careers 29.10.2025

Are you in one right now? —————— Tomorrow, I’m going to give you a 5 step process that you can use to generate and rack up your 100 failures. Subscribe to my email newsletter so you don’t miss a thing: https://poojav.substack.com/ And if you found yourself nodding along as I described the 3 inflection points because you’re realizing you might be at one (or multiple at the same time)... Come talk t...

458. Execution Mode vs. Exploratory Mode 28.10.2025

And when you need each ——— Tomorrow, I’m going to tell you about the 3 kinds of inflection points high achievers face in their careers, and why you need Exploratory Mode when you’re in them. Subscribe to my email newsletter so you don’t miss a thing: https://poojav.substack.com/ And if you’ve been stuck for more than two weeks on a stress, productivity, performance, or purpose question… Come talk...

457. Hello! I’m back! :) 27.10.2025

Subscribe to my email newsletter so you don’t miss a thing: https://poojav.substack.com/ And if you’ve also been secretly spinning on existential questions and reaching for a sense of “more” without knowing how to get there… Come talk to me and let me help you figure it out: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

456. Parenting advice that can help you in your job search 28.08.2025

Courtesy of Dr. Becky :) Come talk to me and let’s separate the signal from the noise… And use your negative emotions to map your path forward today. Book your free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

455. If you're feeling stuck in your career: You’re not confused. You’re conflicted. 27.08.2025

This is a good thing :) And if you want to work through the conflict and churn up the answer, come talk to me, and let’s get started. Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

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