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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454. This 2x2 might solve all your career confusion in the next 2 minutes 26.08.2025 7:28

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 3:13

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 3:49

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 2:48

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 2:56

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 3:24

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 5:34

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 6:04

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 5:11

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 6:09

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 4:28

🕸️ "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 2:36

🕸️ ”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 1:32

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 4:14

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 1:49

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 2:30

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 4:11

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...

441. My 3 second Nickelodeon slime trick for staying in flow – even when everything is going wrong 🦠 29.07.2025 2:21

The real performance unlock is when you can stay in flow even when everything is off track. 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...

440. What an ER nurse taught me about imposter syndrome 25.07.2025 4:15

The opposite of imposter syndrome isn’t confidence. 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 t...

439. The biggest mistake high achievers make that inadvertently caps their performance (part 7) 24.07.2025 8:30

How are you going to remind yourself of the reframe? Part 1 of this series: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers Part 2: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers-c0a Part 3: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers-59c Part 4: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers-508 Part 5: https://poojav.subst...

438. The biggest mistake high achievers make that inadvertently caps their performance (part 6) 23.07.2025 9:24

How is this a win-win? Part 1 of this series: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers Part 2: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers-c0a Part 3: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers-59c Part 4: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers-508 Part 5: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-...

437. The biggest mistake high achievers make that inadvertently caps their performance (part 5) 22.07.2025 6:45

What is the lose-lose framing your brain has come up with? Part 1 of this series: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers Part 2: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers-c0a Part 3: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers-59c Part 4: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers-508 Coffee Chat - one-off...

436. If you’re always worried about what other people think, ask yourself this question 18.07.2025 5:03

This calms my brain down so fast 😮‍💨 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...

435. The biggest mistake high achievers make that inadvertently caps their performance (part 4) 16.07.2025 6:18

Where are YOU, relative to all the stuff happening in your brain? 🤔 Part 1 of this series: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers Part 2: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers-c0a Part 3: https://poojav.substack.com/p/the-biggest-mistake-high-achievers-59c Coffee Chat - one-off coaching about your situation, no strings attached: https://calendl...

434. Stop trying to prove yourself to your boss 15.07.2025 3:23

And do this instead. 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 matter wha...