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

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

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

454. This 2x2 might solve all your career confusion in the next 2 minutes 26.08.2025

Let me tell you how. I saw this 2x2 on Instagram recently, and I had to share it with you… Because it perfectly encompasses your 4 strategic options when you’re deciding what to do next in your career. So if you’ve been feeling stressed and stuck in your career for a while… And you feel like you’re wandering in circles trying to get clear on what’s next… Book a free consult call with me, and let’s...

453. The career pivot mistake I’ve made multiple times 26.08.2025

Telling you so you don’t make it too 🙈 And if you want my help getting clarity, confidence, and momentum on your next career step… And building that next step around your STRENGTHS, not your SHOULD’S… Come talk to me, and let’s make it happen. Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

452. The exact process I used to navigate every career pivot 22.08.2025

You need to build around your unique Flow MO 🫆 Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

451. The exact sentence I say to myself when I’m stressed 19.08.2025

It might surprise you to learn that I have QUITE a negative brain. If you want my help getting clear on what’s next in your career, book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact I can’t wait to talk to you! :)

450. What getting stuck in the rain has to do with your next career step 18.08.2025

You know the answer. You’re just afraid to do it. This is what I looked like with the produce bag over my head: https://tinyurl.com/dfps6md4 Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

386. The underrated emotional skill you need to land your next job 15.08.2025

Your A+ next job, not your “good enough” next job Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

449. Clarity is a superpower 15.08.2025

The people you're jealous of are probably clearer✨ than you are Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

448. One unhinged question to help you get clear on your next career step 14.08.2025

Don’t get mad at me for this one 🫢 Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

447. What Kpop Demon Hunters has to do with your career 13.08.2025

Get those Disney Defaults out of your brain. Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

375. To get clear on what’s next, plan less and pivot faster 12.08.2025

Clarity and security don’t come from the plan – they come from the pivots. Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact 5 quick and easy career experiments you could do this week: https://poojavcoaching.myflodesk.com/5-quick-career-experiments

446. Emotional Cobweb #2 keeping you stuck and confused about your next career step 09.08.2025

🕸️ "What if I change jobs but just end up feeling the same?" 🕸️ Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact More of this series: https://poojav.substack.com/p/you-dont-need-advice-to-figure-out

445. Emotional Cobweb #1 keeping you stuck and confused about your next career step 07.08.2025

🕸️ ”I'm already behind.” 🕸️  Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Intro to this series: https://poojav.substack.com/p/you-dont-need-advice-to-figure-out

444. You don't need advice to figure out what’s next. You need to clear your emotional cobwebs. 06.08.2025

Over the next few days, I’m going to share the most common emotional cobwebs that keep people stuck and confused about their next career step. Make sure you’re subscribed to my email newsletter so you don’t miss a thing: poojav.substack.com

443. The hidden first step high achievers overlook when deciding their next career move 05.08.2025

You have to take one hand off the monkey bar to reach for what’s next 🐒 Book a free consult call here: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

442. Is it a bad day, or a bad job? 31.07.2025

A simple exercise to help you figure that out Book a free consult call here! https://poojavcoaching.com/contact

333. You are an emotional athlete. 31.07.2025

The overlooked form of athleticism that you need to create the life you want Coffee Chat - one-off coaching about your situation, no strings attached: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/coffee-chat Consult Call - let’s talk about working together in a full coaching engagement: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact ———  🚀 I help high achievers build their careers around flow. This requires… 1. In...

346. Why self-criticism is so seductive 30.07.2025

And how to break its spell 🪄 Coffee Chat - one-off coaching about your situation, no strings attached: https://calendly.com/pooja-venkatraman/coffee-chat Consult Call - let’s talk about working together in a full coaching engagement: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact ———  🚀 I help high achievers build their careers around flow. This requires… 1. Internally, learning how to access your flow no m...

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