Ditch the Struggle with Alana Ruoso | Career & Success Coaching for Personal Growth

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: How we can be addicted to struggle, even if we hate it Why we hang on to struggle and refuse to let it go How my migraines helped me opt out of life 2 super powerful phrases to notice that will help you shift out of struggle How being in struggle mode keeps us in victim mode-and we often like that!  How it's scary to show up...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: 4 types of toxic bosses: Bullies, Micromanagers, the Incompetent and People Pleasers How my job as a Creative Manager in the cosmetics industry (big pink brand!) went from tolerable to toxic overnight What “Work hard, play hard” actually means Setting boundaries at work and being labelled “difficult” The trauma of having a toxic...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: My (stressful!) 2022 job interview for a US digital marketing agency Juicy details from the (almost) 4-part interview process ☕ LOL-worthy Glassdoor reviews The insecurities that bubble up during any interview process Red flags 🚩, Type As, silly corporate acronyms and salary transparency Being in alignment with a potential new...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: 5 ways to build confidence - my fave tips! How people have always assumed I am naturally confident - NOT the case Making the life-changing decision to cultivate confidence Stepping outside of your comfort zone - especially when you don’t feel like it How testing your inner strength inevitably cultivates confidence What all confid...

Send us Fan Mail In this (short!) episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: How personal development often focuses on our "Why" And why you may want to actually ditch your "Why" A simple question asked by coach Kate Northrup that had a profound effect on me–and my career How questioning our value can take a toll on our mental state The importance of “saying more” Following de...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: Recent Wayfair layoffs, toxic leaders and the work 24/7 corporate culture My own personal triggers when it comes to working insane hours The idea that if you are not "winning" you are "losing" (and a loser) Questioning work culture and toxic societal programming The pressure to work 80-hr work weeks Pushing ba...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: My deeply uncomfortable job interview for freelance work at a hot packaging design firm Asking for the money you want (and deserve) What happens when your value is openly questioned Losing self-esteem, confidence and faith in my abilities as a designer The importance of taking risks and ‘big swings’ Why I am grateful for this int...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: How the theme of “not being interesting” came up in multiple group coaching sessions in 2023 The shame, discomfort and unworthiness surrounding this fear How you don’t have to live a glamorous, high-profile life to be “interesting” Ways to objectively recognize your unique talents and abilities Powerful questions you can yourself...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: All of the details of my 12-wk Career Transformation coaching program How career coaching can help you discover what to do next–even when you feel totally lost The "golden thread" that is in everyone's life/career How it ties your unique abilities and talents together When to seek a coach or outside help with your...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: When it’s time to set a boundary Feeling drained and resentful from lack of boundaries How getting a full-time job in 2016 created a necessary boundary in my life Managing your bandwidth and your energy Being uncomforable saying "No"- ooof! My favourite tiny boundary that has led to big wins Links and references ⚡️ 🖋️...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: Reflecting on your previous year and taking time out to think A simple exercise you can do to learn what is working in your life– and what isn’t Why we forget to celebrate our “wins” How we focus on adding to our plate rather than offloading from our plate The joy of quitting! Permission to let go of people/thing/jobs/experiences...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: My weird and intense emotional and physical anxiety symptoms Why we need to talk about these symptoms Building a toolbox to manage your anxiety How I now love my anxiety symptoms Your body is talking to you - listen! Exploring your anxiety as a way to change and transform your life Links and references⚡️ 🖋️ Blog post on the chal...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: An overview of my design jobs from post-graduation to present How I bounced around jobs and freelance gigs Making $320/week at my first “job job” at a record label The best job in my design career (so far) How your resume should not dictate your career choices The cosmetic industry job I REALLY, really wanted - and got How a non-...

Send us Fan Mail In this (inaugural!) episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: How struggle was part of my origin story The super boring networking event that changed the trajectory of my career–and life How I became conscious of my addiction to struggle The concept of a "ventilated calendar" How being busy and overcommitted kept me feeling productive and worth The process of giving y...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: How an interview at a big Canadian bank helped me understand my value The pressure of job interviews and how to navigate the stress How I almost laughed out loud in this very serious job interview The pressure to take high-paying corporate jobs Building a strong mindset and belief in your own talents/value The reminder that yes,...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Ditch the Struggle with Alana Ruoso, the podcast where we dive into career building, personal development, coaching, energy healing, waking up to toxic societal programming (yes, I’m going there) and connecting back to your intuition✨ Join me and together, let's ditch the struggle💥 📣 Visit my blog to read more about me and my journey 📕 Read my 1st article on Ad...