Rebecca Olson
Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms
This is a show for working moms who want to balance their ambitious career goals with their life as a mom. Being a career driven woman is hard and confusing after having kids but each week, Certified Professional Life Coach Rebecca Olson will share bite-size stories, tips and strategies to help you regain your confidence, make decisions you trust and create a positive mindset that supports the ambitious life you want to live. Drawing on seven years of coaching ambitious working mom in finding work/life balance as well as her own journey as the breadwinner of a family of 4, Rebecca will teach y...
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
Top 4 time management mistakes 09.09.2024 28:28
In this week's episode of the podcast, I’m diving into the four "priority thieves" that are secretly sabotaging your time and making it hard for you to truly prioritize what matters most. These sneaky time-stealers are keeping you from unplugging after work, being present with your family, and actually tackling that never-ending to-do list. I’ll break down each one and share how they’re affecting...
Say Goodbye to Overwhelm: A Step-by-Step Guide to Prioritization 02.09.2024 28:39
In this week's episode of the podcast, I dive into one of the most critical skills for living an ambitious and balanced life: prioritization. I break down a simple, five-step process that will help you tackle your busy workload without feeling overwhelmed. I also share insights from a real coaching session that highlight why knowing the process isn’t enough—execution is key. If you've ever felt li...
3 step roadmap to an ambitious and balanced life {+ exciting announcement} 26.08.2024 36:07
In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm excited to walk you through the Ambitious and Balanced process, where I break down the three key steps that are essential for creating a balanced life as a working mom. I'll guide you through each step, revealing the exact process I'll be using in my upcoming group coaching program, Ambitious & Balanced. Plus, I’m sharing all the juicy details about t...
Balance foundations: How to control your mental energy 19.08.2024 27:00
In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm tackling how to regain control over your energy as a busy working mom. We all know how exhausting it can be to juggle everything, but today, I'm sharing 2 powerful tools to help you reclaim your mental and physical energy. This is the last step in my 3 step process, if you're tired of feeling drained and overwhelmed, you won't want to miss this episode! T...
Balance Foundations: Take back control of your time 12.08.2024 25:56
In this week's episode, we're uncovering the secret to controlling your time and gaining back hours in your week. It's not just about time management—it's about learning to say yes to what matters most and no to everything else. If you're tired of feeling overwhelmed and want to reclaim your time, you won't want to miss this episode. Let's get to it! Topics in this episode: Contr...
Balance Foundations: An unshakeable view of self 05.08.2024 17:10
If you want to create a life that feels balanced you must have an unshakable view of yourself - I call that confidence. You must believe that you are amazing and valuable and good at what you do regardless of how much you get done, how prepared you are, or what anyone else thinks. An unshakeable view of self is a pillar in a balanced life and in this episode I’ll be sharing what it takes to...
7 strategies to relieve never-ending stress 29.07.2024 30:53
Follow the show: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Everywhere else This is going to be a very vulnerable episode where I am sharing the state of my own mental health and being honest with what’s going on for me in my life and in my head and my heart. I believe so strongly in getting support when you need it, and for not settling with your fears or anxieties or stuckness. &n...
Balance foundations: Finding clarity in daily life 22.07.2024 21:23
In this week's podcast episode, we're tackling the power of clarity in balancing work and life. As busy ambitious working moms, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with competing priorities. I'll share how gaining clear insight into your daily and long-term goals can help you manage your time better and reduce stress. Don’t miss out - tune in to discover how clarity can transform your life! Topics...
Balance foundations: The right way to think about work-life balance 15.07.2024 18:20
In this week's episode of the podcast, we're diving into a topic that every ambitious working mom grapples with: balance. Today, we're kicking off a new series that takes us back to the basics of crafting an ambitious and balanced life. We'll start by debunking the myth that balance means equal time for work and personal life. Get ready for some eye-opening insights and practical tips to hel...
Navigating your pesky "not enough" brain (a coaching session with Kaitlyn) 08.07.2024 34:03
In this week's episode of the podcast, I share an exciting coaching session with my former client, Kaitlyn, a mother of three who struggles with feeling like she's not doing enough. During our session, I help her navigate these "not enough" thoughts, a common issue among working moms, and shift to a more positive mindset. This is a great insight into what coaching looks like with me! Enjoy the epi...
Reclaiming "I Want To": Embracing Personal Desires as a Working Mom 01.07.2024 23:38
In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm diving into a topic that resonates deeply with many of us as working adults—the lost art of doing things simply because they bring us joy. We often get so caught up in the responsibilities of "adulting" that we forget to make room for what genuinely makes us happy. Today, I'm encouraging you to reclaim that sense of fun and desire in your decisions. I'll...
5 hot tips for a memory-filled summer 24.06.2024 26:37
In this week's podcast episode, I'm sharing five hot tips for a balanced and fun summer that every working mom needs to hear! From handling big emotions to mastering unplugged vacations, these strategies will help you enjoy a fulfilling season with your family without sacrificing your professional goals. Tune in to discover how to make this summer your best one yet! Topics in this episode: Navigat...
Top 3 mindsets that make you feel stuck and what to do about them 17.06.2024 30:09
In today's podcast, I want to share with you the top three mindsets that are holding you back from going after your big dreams and big goals and causing you to feel stuck. These three toxic mindsets, as I like to call them, have you playing it small. Have you stuck in confusion, not knowing what to do. I'm going to cover why each of these three mindsets are holding you back and I will also offer t...
You're living the life you once dreamed of living 10.06.2024 23:46
In this week's episode of the podcast, I dive into a topic that has given me goosebumps - realizing that you are living your dream life. We explore why it's crucial to bask in this belief and celebrate the progress and goals you've already achieved and I share a personal story about a beautiful morning with my husband that led me to reflect on how far I've come. This episode is all about acknowled...
The 10 essentials to create an ambitious and balanced life 03.06.2024 33:05
Today on the podcast I’m offering to you 10 essential things that you need to do in order to create an ambitious and balanced life. I have distilled so much of what I teach my clients, and what I teach here on this podcast, down to 10 essential things. I’m going to cover each of them one-by-one, highlighting why they are important in creating an ambitious and balanced life. And even offer some tip...
The paid family leave crisis (with Orli Cotel at Mom's First) 27.05.2024 52:24
Follow the show: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Everywhere else On this week’s episode of the podcast, I chat with Orli Cotel from Moms First about the urgent need for systemic changes to support working moms. We dive into the shocking fact that one in four women return to work just two weeks after giving birth due to the lack of paid family leave, and...
Practical tools to manage insecurity (with Melissa Hucal) 20.05.2024 58:51
On this episode of the podcast, I talk with my client Melissa about how she learned to handle her inner voice of self-doubt. We discuss simple tools she uses to prepare for tough situations and shift her mindset, helping her feel more confident in her work and home life. Melissa’s story shows how important it is to accept our insecurities as part of who we are. Tune in for tips on balancing...
Default Parent Resentment 13.05.2024 31:43
In this week's episode of the podcast, I dive into the topic of being the "default parent"—the one who primarily manages our child's basic needs and household duties. I explore the heavy mental and emotional load that comes with this role. Many working moms, including myself, often find ourselves as the default parent, not necessarily because of our partners, but due to our own choices and b...
How to end the "shoulding" (with Marilen Abbago) 06.05.2024 52:33
In this episode of the podcast, we delve into overcoming the burden of 'shoulding'—that nagging feeling of always having to meet certain expectations. I chat with my client Marilyn about how this constant pressure was dictating her life choices, causing stress and preventing her from being present with her family. Throughout our coaching, we explored identifying these intrusive thoughts and findin...
Navigating travel expectations at work 29.04.2024 22:42
It's not easy to travel for work particularly if you have young kids at home. There’s lots of feelings of guilt, sadness, likely anxiety. There’s a lot of coordination and plans that have to be made, traveling for work is just hard. In today’s podcast I want to talk about the cocktail of emotions that we experience as working moms when we travel for work. I’m gonna talk about my own experience of...
Listener question and answer - feeling undervalued 22.04.2024 25:06
In today's podcast episode, I tackle the challenging topics that resonate deeply with many of you. I delve into listeners questions on the struggles of feeling undervalued at work, the complexities of networking, and the harsh realities of the motherhood penalty. It's a packed episode filled with heartfelt inquiries from the Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms community, highlighting t...
Listener question and answer - falling back into old habits 15.04.2024 31:13
In today's episode, we are doing a listener question and answer. We are diving into questions that you submitted via email or social media. Today, we are covering questions around what happens when you simply do not have enough time to get everything done and how you handle all of the overwhelm that comes with that. We will talk about what happens when you slip back into cycles of over prior...
Everything to everyone all at once (with Kim Nguyen) 08.04.2024 52:58
In this episode, I sit down with Kim, my coaching client to talk about managing a successful career and being a devoted mom. We dive into how society often expects us to be everything to everyone all at once, the importance of truly being present in both our professional and personal lives, and how coaching turned out to be a lifesaver for her in navigating a balanced life. Kim shares her pe...
Stop rushing 01.04.2024 23:43
“Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go!” or “Come on, come on, come on!” these are familiar phrases when rushing through daily life, particularly as a working mom. Although every working mom can relate, rushing is completely optional. There is a physical, mental and emotional impact that a “rushed” life has that takes away from the calm, present and joy-filled experience of everyday life and there is a way...
The 75/25 rule (stop wasting time overpreparing) 25.03.2024 30:11
In this episode I introduce the "75/25 rule," where you make it a goal to ONLY be 75% ready for meetings, presentations, or talks with clients, instead of stressing out to get everything perfect. I will explain why going beyond 75% preparedness often doesn't pay off in terms of the extra time and energy spent. In this episode I will discuss the downsides of overpreparing, like missing out on quali...
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