Catch Your Wave with Nicole Est

#063 There is a very simple exercise that you can do whenever you feel overwhelmed by a sheer endless list of too many tasks on your plate... 5 minutes, pen and paper are all you need to feel relieved and to regain the overview and control. And of course, you will then find the time to carve out time for your career change. Enjoy! 🌊  Crucial: Hit subscribe to the podcast to stay in loop for the n...

#062 There are 3 typical pre-phases before any career change. In which one are you? This episode explains what you will typically say in each phase, what is holding you back and how to get to the next phase. So, where are you: at the beach, sometimes in the water or in the line-up trying to catch a wave? Enjoy! 🌊  Crucial: Hit subscribe to the podcast to stay in loop for the next episode! 🌊  Che...

#061 Hello 2026 👋 No worries, for me January is for me is just a slow down month, a reset. This episode shows you how to find your yearly theme, in simple steps (and no, it's not about new years resolutions). And I'll give 5 book recommendations for this month of wintering. PS My yearly theme emoji is displayed in the title 🌀 Catch Your Wave, x Nicole 🌊  Crucial: Hit subscribe to the...

#060 For the transition from 2025 to 2026, there is a double episode: this one to celebrate the current year and to close it and another one on January 11th to create the theme and intention for 2026! Enjoy 🧚🏻‍♀️ 🌊  Crucial: Hit subscribe to the podcast to stay in loop for the next episode! 🌊  Check out my website: https://catchyourwave.de 🌊  Want more? Then subscribe to my newsletter (1x per...

#059 Catch Your Wave turned 8! We are celebrating 8 special moments of the 8 years of self-employement that motivate, inspire to find your own way (and wave). Enjoy! 🥳 🌊  Crucial: Hit subscribe to the podcast to stay in loop for the next episode! 🌊  Check out my website: https://catchyourwave.de 🌊  Want more? Then subscribe to my newsletter (1x per month) for an exclusive behind-the-scenes pee...

#058 You natural talents are in most cases not hidden in your school grades. The simple exercise I show you in this episode brings you one step nearer to unpack your natural talents! Enjoy 🌊 🌊  Crucial: Hit subscribe to the podcast to stay in loop for the next episode! 🌊  Check out my website: https://catchyourwave.de 🌊  Want more? Then subscribe to my newsletter (1x per month) for an exclusiv...

#057 Today it's about those early, often pathetic, ideas that we need to finally get to the brilliant idea afterwards. Also Catch Your Wave was something very different at the start. Enjoy! 🌊  Crucial: Hit subscribe to the podcast to stay in loop for the next episode! 🌊  Check out my website: https://catchyourwave.de 🌊  Want more? Then subscribe to my newsletter (1x per month) for an exclu...

The Summer Session Special is here! 🌊 👉 Book your spot here! Catch Your Wave, x Nicole 🌊  Crucial: Hit subscribe to the podcast to stay in loop for the next episode! 🌊  Check out my website: https://catchyourwave.de 🌊  Want more? Then subscribe to my newsletter (1x per month) for an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek: https://catchyourwave.de/news

#056 It starts with an announcement: The Summer Sessions Special will launch next Sunday and begins on August 18th. Join in and secure your Summer Session(s) to gain clarity on your next professional steps, generate momentum, and create your roadmap. It's a true special, something I've never offered before, and it's limited in time (until summer ends). My newsletter subscribers will...

#055 The tiny magic Project Plan: My secret tool for those truly special projects. I'll explain my plan for implementing challenging projects that require courage, perseverance, and a certain magic. Enjoy! 🌊  Crucial: Hit subscribe to the podcast to stay in loop for the next episode! 🌊  Check out my website: https://catchyourwave.de 🌊  Want more? Then subscribe to my newsletter (1x per mon...

#054 This episode is about a simple exercise with a big impact: your ideal day. I've prepared it to be fun, push aside major objections, and open tiny or large doors to your career change. Enjoy! 🌊  Crucial: Hit subscribe to the podcast to stay in loop for the next episode! 🌊  Check out my website: https://catchyourwave.de 🌊  Want more? Then subscribe to my newsletter (1x per month) for an...

🌊  Back on June 22nd!  🌊  Hi - I'm deeply immersed in a project (a pretty good one! ☺️) and decided to allow myself to only focus on this one for the next 2 weeks. I also wouldn't like to just quickly create an episode but not being 100% into it. In the meantime, ideas for new episodes are flowing and I'm scribbling them all down. 📝 Sending you lots of my new project energy (I&ap...

#053 We are heading to Brazil this time and it's about this contagious enthusiasm when you are overdoing something, in its best way, and therefore inspire everyone, carry them away and fascinate them! Enjoy. 🌊  Crucial: Hit subscribe to the podcast to stay in loop for the next episode! 🌊  Check out my website: https://catchyourwave.de 🌊  Want more? Then subscribe to my newsletter (1x per m...

#052 This episode continues the freestyle-your-job series with 3 simple and impactful approaches: - create your own academy - an exercise around sabbaticals - using your regular 1:1 with your manager in a smart way Wishing you a wonderful week + enjoy! 🌊  Crucial: Hit subscribe to the podcast to stay in loop for the next episode! 🌊  Check out my website: https://catchyourwave.de 🌊  Want more? T...

#051 Today I'll take you to the ocean, where you'll learn how important determination is for your career change, what stupid questions I asked when I first started surfing, and why there are some steps you simply can't avoid. Enjoy! 🌊  Crucial: Hit subscribe to the podcast to stay in loop for the next episode! 🌊  Check out my website: https://catchyourwave.de 🌊  Want more? Then s...

#050 In case you are wondering if it is the right moment to hand in your notice ... I'll reveal a much better question to ask ;) PS Also listen to episode #020 with the same topic. 🌊  Crucial: Hit subscribe to the podcast to stay in loop for the next episode! 🌊  Check out my website: https://catchyourwave.de 🌊  Want more? Then subscribe to my newsletter (1x per month) for an exclusive behi...

#049 Today, we’re heading into the Costa Rican jungle, followed by two frequently asked questions about job applications. Enjoy! 🌊  Crucial: Hit subscribe to the podcast to stay in loop for the next episode! 🌊  Check out my website: https://catchyourwave.de 🌊  Want more? Then subscribe to my newsletter (1x per month) for an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek: https://catchyourwave.de/news

#048 Today, I’m sharing a simple exercise from my 3-month program for a major career change. You can use it to optimize your current job (or business) or take on a big career shift. Enjoy! 🌊  Crucial: Hit subscribe to the podcast to stay in loop for the next episode! 🌊  Check out my website: https://catchyourwave.de 🌊  Want more? Then subscribe to my newsletter (1x per month) for an exclusive b...

#047 A career change can be daunting, and you want to be confident about your next step and direction. In this episode, I'll dive into one essential step: unpacking your idea first to avoid heading in the wrong direction and missing out on your next exciting job. I'll also reveal why I won’t be opening a restaurant 👩‍🍳 Enjoy! 🌊  Crucial: Hit subscribe to the podcast to stay in loop fo...

#046 In this episode I'll take you to Playa Guiones Costa Rica and I'll de-mystify why a career change is easier than you think. It is luckily not an all-or-nothing-decision. It's feasable, learnable and gives you lots of momentum. Enjoy! 🌊  Crucial: Hit subscribe to the podcast to stay in loop for the next episode! 🌊  Check out my website: https://catchyourwave.de 🌊  Want more?...

#045 Welcome back! We are allowed to be curious about this new, fresh 2025! This episode makes you excited about finding your theme for the year, is very personal, and full of ideas. Enjoy! 🌊  Crucial: Hit subscribe to the podcast to stay in loop for the next episode! 🌊  Check out my website: https://catchyourwave.de 🌊  Want more? Then subscribe to my newsletter (1x per month) for an exclusive...

🥳  Next episode: 12 January 2025  🥳 #044 We are celebrating the 1st anniversary of the podcast and closing the year 2024, or rather, entering this beautiful "inbetween the years" phase with: 3 questions about 2024 2 book recommendations 1 TV series recommendation 🥳 On January 12, 2025, I'll be back, continuing in a biweekly rhythm! 🥳 Thank you so much for listening! 🌊  Crucial:...

#043 This one is for you when you are not even at the start of a career change but only playing vaguely with the idea, not wanting to risk anything, not even admitting that there might be a better career direction. Enjoy! 🌊  Crucial: Hit subscribe to the podcast to stay in loop for the next episode! 🌊  Check out my website: https://catchyourwave.de 🌊  Want more? Then subscribe to my newsletter...

#042 Catch Your Wave is celebrating its 7th anniversary! This episode includes 7 things that surprised me, that are essential for creating a business and that will inspire you to do the same 🥳 🌊  Crucial: Hit subscribe to the podcast to stay in loop for the next episode! 🌊  Check out my website: https://catchyourwave.de 🌊  Want more? Then subscribe to my newsletter (1x per month) for an exclus...

#041 Today's episode answers three listener questions: 1. How can you create small 'islands' in your work routine? 2. How to handle failure? 3. How do you know when it’s time for a career change?"  Enjoy 🥳 🌊  Crucial: Hit subscribe to the podcast to stay in loop for the next episode! 🌊  Check out my website: https://catchyourwave.de 🌊  Want more? Then subscribe to my newsle...