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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325. The antidote to imposter syndrome 22.04.2025 1:59

What it is & what it isn’t Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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-stress high achievers build their careers around flow. This requires… 1. Internally, learning how to access...

400. The Flame and the Mirror 🔥🪞 18.04.2025 6:33

A parable to help you find flow no matter what’s going on around you Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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-stress high achievers build their careers around flow. This requires…...

399. 4 words to help you stop feeling behind 18.04.2025 3:14

And get off the anxiety hamster wheel 🐹🎡❌ Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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-stress high achievers build their careers around flow. This requires… 1. Internally, learning...

365. You are exactly where you’re supposed to be. 17.04.2025 4:36

Failing? Fucking up? Don’t worry. You’re right on track. Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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-stress high achievers build their careers around flow. This requires… 1. Internal...

302. Listen to discover your purpose in life 15.04.2025 2:10

Yes, it’s as simple as that Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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 performers build their careers around flow. This requires… 1. Internally, learning how to access your flow no...

398. Burnout has nothing to do with the hours you're working 11.04.2025 4:01

And everything to do with the emotions you’re feeling during those hours Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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 performers build their careers around flow. This requires… 1. Int...

397. Bad days are the best days 09.04.2025 3:44

Because they shine a spotlight on an operating model problem in your life Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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 performers build their careers around flow. This requires… 1. In...

352. What if there is absolutely nothing you should be doing differently? 09.04.2025 2:36

What if it's not you? Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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 Esther Perel podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Ybwx3GpjhRRW7zrOCXq1Q?si=0-X0hx0ISmOHH8pdosuQUg ——— 🚀 I help high...

396. Railway switch habits: low effort, high impact 08.04.2025 3:25

A simple way to create more flow in your life Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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 performers build their careers around flow. This requires… 1. Internally, learning how to ac...

395. You can’t get to “I am __” from “I am not __” Mode 04.04.2025 3:25

You have to get into “I am__” Mode FIRST. Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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 performers build their careers around flow. This requires… 1. Internally, learning how to access...

394. It’s not that you’re not good. It’s that this is what good looks like. 03.04.2025 3:34

You’re already at the mountaintop 🏔️ Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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 performers build their careers around flow. This requires… 1. Internally, learning how to access your...

393. 1 question to diagnose “meh” job interviews and coffee chats 01.04.2025 2:54

Do you have a wrapping paper problem, or an in-the-box problem? 🎁 Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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 performers build their careers around flow. This requires… 1. Internall...

182. The 1 Root Cause Problem Every Person Has 01.04.2025 8:16

And how to start solving it today Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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 Expert You vs. Student You: https://poojav.substack.com/p/a-tale-of-two-yous-the-student-and-465 ——— 🚀 I help high perform...

211. Sacred Dissatisfaction 27.03.2025 4:09

Maybe it's not a problem. Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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 performers build their careers around flow. This requires… 1. Internally, learning how to access your flow n...

392. If you can focus on a conversation even while music is playing, you can access flow even when you’re stressed 26.03.2025 4:19

It’s not about confidence – it’s about attention control. Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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 performers build their careers around flow. This requires… 1. Internally, learni...

391. How to access your best performance even when you’re stressed, scared, or feeling like an imposter 21.03.2025 4:41

The Three Bubble Theory of Emotions 🫧 Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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 ——— What my clients have to say… “Pooja strikes a really strong balance between troubleshooting immediate problems but...

390. 3 questions to help you access flow on-demand 20.03.2025 6:32

Here’s the big lie about flow… Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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 ——— What my clients have to say… “I’ve gained the ability to notice when I'm in the more negative thought patterns and to...

389. How to cure your burnout and figure out your next step in one short sabbatical 18.03.2025 5:25

All it takes is this one weird trick Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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 ——— What my clients have to say… “Trust the process and within a few sessions, you'll see results. This is not some...

239. The 2 Kinds of Discipline 15.03.2025 6:20

You're probably great at one and really bad at the other. Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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 ——— What my clients have to say… “I felt like every Monday, regardless of what happened that we...

388. One simple reframe to help you care less about external validation 11.03.2025 4:19

The parable of the beggar who didn’t know he was rich Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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 ——— What my clients have to say… “I have more confidence. I advocate for myself a lot more at work. I...

387. If networking for your next role is making you feel discouraged af, listen to this 11.03.2025 3:12

I have 3 tips for you. Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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 ——— What my clients have to say… “I was worried the advice I’d be getting would be very general or something that I could just have Go...

283. Less linear logic, more paradox logic 07.03.2025 1:16

To go there — be here. Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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 Read client testimonials: https://poojavcoaching.com/testimonials-page ——— Did you know I have a full table of contents, where all my...

332. The Car Honk Method for getting more done and staying in flow 🚗 📣 07.03.2025 6:14

If you can interpret a car honk, you can do this Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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 ——— What my clients have to say… “I think the biggest transformation is not hating my brain. Now, I work wit...

266. What are you under-correcting for? 06.03.2025 5:39

One half of your fort is OVER-defended…and the other half has no defenses at all. Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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 ——— What my clients have to say… “Trust the process and within a few sessio...

271. How to spend more time in flow 05.03.2025 5:33

All it takes is a simple conversation with yourself Coffee Chat - one-off brainstorm 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 ——— What my clients have to say… “Some weeks, I have a very specific thing that is troubling me, and I&#3...