Corporate Therapy: Executive Coaching with Lucy Paulise

Have you ever felt like your non-linear brain was a chaotic mess of distractions, while simultaneously knowing you are incredibly brilliant at what you do? In this high-energy episode of Corporate Therapy , host Lucy Paulise sits down with Desiree Borja, an elite Go-to-Market (GTM) and Partnerships Strategist who has completely mastered the art of high-functioning ADHD. Desiree shares her fascinat...

To the outside world, you have it completely together. You have the packed calendar, the consistent promotions, and the flawless presentations. People look at you and see a typical high achiever. But internally, there is a quiet, exhausting storm. In this bite-sized episode of Corporate Therapy , host Lucy Paulise pulls back the curtain on the reality of high-functioning ADHD in a workplace built...

Have you ever woken up at 3:00 AM on a Sunday with a knot in your stomach, dreading the Monday ahead? Most leaders spend their entire careers trying to hide their flaws, striving to appear as "finished products." In this episode, executive coach Lucy Paulise breaks the myth of "focusing only on your strengths." Through her Curious Leadership framework, Lucy explains why your leadership gaps aren't...

Are you white-knuckling your way through the work week? For high achievers, giving 120% often feels like the only path to success. But what if that intensity is actually the very thing killing your deals, draining your team, and leading you straight to burnout? In this episode of Corporate Therapy , executive coach Lucy Paulise explores the counterintuitive power of the 50% Rule . Learn why "...

Why do so many high achievers struggle to say no? In this episode of Corporate Therapy , executive coach and Forbes contributor Lucy Paulise explores one of the most common patterns she sees in high-performing professionals— people-pleasing disguised as dedication . Many leaders become known as the reliable problem-solver: the one who steps in, says yes, and keeps everything running smoothly. But...

Have you ever noticed that your best work happens when you aren’t thinking about the 'finish line'? When we finally stop worrying about the promotion, we often find the flow that earns it. In this episode of Corporate Therapy , Lucy Paulise explores the "Paradox of the Loose Grip" through the lens of Alysa Liu’s historic 2026 Olympic Gold medal win. After a 24-year drought for U.S. women’s figure...

We all know what a “good routine” looks like: eat better, sleep more, move your body, stay focused, shut down on time. So why is it so hard to actually stick to it? In this episode of Corporate Therapy , Lucy Paulise breaks down why routines fail—not because of lack of discipline, but because they’re built without structure that supports real life. Drawing from years of coaching high performers, L...

Now that the new year is here, many high achievers feel the pressure to set bigger goals, raise their standards, and push harder. But what if the way you pursue your goals matters just as much as the goals themselves? In this episode of Corporate Therapy , Lucy Paulise explores how to set meaningful goals with compassion in mind — without lowering the bar or burning yourself out in the process. Yo...

Have you ever felt afraid of making a mistake in your next presentation? Or anxious about being seen as incompetent? Or even worried about being let go — despite consistently receiving positive feedback ? If this is a familiar pattern, and you find it hard to fully enjoy your wins, you may be experiencing impostor syndrome . Welcome back to Corporate Therapy . I’m Lucy Paulise — career coach and a...

¿Qué es el síndrome del impostor y por qué puede aparecer justo ahora? ¿Alguna vez sentiste miedo de equivocarte en tu próxima presentación? ¿O ansiedad por que te vean como alguien incompetente? ¿O incluso el miedo de que te despidan — aun cuando venís recibiendo feedback positivo de manera constante ? Si este patrón te resulta familiar y te cuesta disfrutar tus logros, es muy probable que estés...

When everything feels important, focus disappears — and many high performers interpret that as failure. In this episode of Corporate Therapy , Lucy Paulise reframes burnout not as a problem to fix, but as a signal : a sign that your attention is spread too thin and it’s time to refocus on what truly matters. You’ll explore why this feeling shows up so often during the holidays, how carrying too ma...

En esta época del año, muchas personas sienten que el tiempo pesa más, que todo cuesta un poco más y que la energía no alcanza — incluso cuando no están haciendo más que de costumbre. En este episodio de Corporate Therapy , hablamos del burnout silencioso y de por qué, durante las fiestas, el cansancio suele aparecer no como colapso, sino como falta de foco, lentitud y sensación de estar “atrás”....

If your mind has been spinning nonstop lately, replaying conversations, rethinking decisions, and overanalyzing everything, join the club! Yes, you are not alone. December is the perfect storm: fewer workdays, more expectations, more emotions, more pressure to “finish strong.” In this episode, I share how AI tools can help you: ✨ Stop overthinking ✨ Reduce mental overload ✨ Find clarity again...

Bienvenidos a la primera versión en español de Corporate Therapy . En este episodio hablamos de algo que nos pasa a todos, especialmente en diciembre: Cuando la mente no para, nos comemos la cabeza y sentimos que todo se acumula — decisiones, pendientes, emociones, expectativas. Aquí te comparto herramientas prácticas y compasivas para: ✨ Bajar la sobrecarga mental ✨ Recuperar claridad ✨ Reduci...

Have you ever noticed how the moment you try to “do better,” you actually do worse? Whether you’re winning a tennis match, presenting at work, or just trying to focus, pressure can instantly pull you out of the flow state and straight into fear. In this episode of Corporate Therapy , Lucy breaks down why this happens — and why emotional regulation, not discipline, is becoming the most important ca...

Do you ever finish the day feeling busy but not productive? In this episode of Corporate Therapy , career coach and author Lucy Paulise shares how working in 45-minute focus blocks can help you get more done, without burning out. Learn how to use the 45+15 rhythm to recharge between tasks, personalize your focus if you have ADHD or high energy, and stop multitasking for good. Lucy also shares her...

Feeling detached from work? You’re not alone. In this first episode of Corporate Therapy: Career Coaching with Lucy Paulise , award-winning author and career coach Lucy Paulise explores The Great Detachment — why so many professionals are quietly disconnecting from their jobs and what to do about it. Discover how to identify where you stand on the engagement spectrum and learn simple ways to rebui...