You're Overqualified Podcast - Career and Leadership Strategies for Women

In this bonus episode of the Coaching Q&A Series , I’m diving into one of the most important questions: “What makes coaching clients successful?” This mini-series tackles common misconceptions and offers clarity about coaching, helping you determine if it’s the right fit. Drawing from my experience working with ambitious, driven professionals over the past two years, I’m breaking down the key...

In episode 68, I’m chatting with my client Gabby, a driven professional who’s navigated multiple career pivots and landed her dream role at a Big Four consulting firm in NYC. From sales to consulting, Gabby has built a strategy that’s helped her reach her goals while maintaining her vision and values. We dive into her journey from our first coaching session to her current position, unpacking how s...

In this  bonus episode of the Coaching Q&A Series , I’m diving into one of the most common questions I get asked: “What does private coaching with you look like?” This mini-series tackles misconceptions and key questions around coaching to help you decide if it’s the right fit. I’m breaking down the full journey of working with me—from the initial call to the resources and support you’ll have...

In episode 67, I’m sharing my journey to building a flexible career that allows me to work from anywhere. As someone who started in traditional corporate roles and eventually created a business with complete location independence, I’ve experienced firsthand the challenges and rewards of making this transition. This episode dives into the strategies that helped me transition to remote work, includi...

In episode 66, I’m sharing my journey of building a business while balancing a demanding full-time corporate role. As someone who spent years navigating the corporate world, achieving 11 promotions and eventually leading teams, I knew there was more I wanted to create for myself. This episode dives into what it truly took to transition from corporate life to full-time entrepreneurship. I open up a...

In episode 65, I’m sitting down with Lexy Williams, an incredible director of admissions and one of my inspiring clients, to talk about what it really takes to push through career stagnation and step into the leadership role you’ve been working toward. Lexy opens up about her experience of feeling “stuck,” the journey of advocating for what she needed in a coach, and how she stayed focused on her...

In episode 64, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker, discusses the concept of avoidance and how it can hinder personal and professional growth. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing avoidance patterns, understanding the consequences of allowing avoidance to dictate actions, and implementing strategies to overcome these tendencies. Dani highlights the need for support systems and the sig...

In episode 63, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker, discusses the profound impact of money on decision-making and leadership. She explores how financial fear can paralyze individuals, the importance of financial awareness, and the distinction between investing and spending. Dani emphasizes the need for self-trust and creating a decision-making framework to navigate financial choices effective...

In episode 62, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker, discusses insights on effective networking at conferences and events. She emphasizes the importance of preparation, intentionality, and follow-up in building meaningful professional relationships. Dani discusses strategies for researching events, connecting with speakers and attendees, and managing energy levels during networking opportuniti...

In episode 61, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker, discusses the different phases of business and building teams. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the phase your organization is in and hiring the right team members accordingly. Dani outlines four phases: startup, growth, maturity, and expansion. In the startup phase, the focus is on flexibility and wearing multiple hats. In the...

In episode 60, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker, discusses the process of building a brand, whether it's for personal or business purposes. She emphasizes the importance of understanding your vision, mission, and values as the foundation of your brand. Dani also highlights the significance of knowing your audience and their needs, as well as creating an identity that serves them. She advis...

In episode 59, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker, discusses the topic of finding passion in one's profession. She addresses the common issue of feeling unfulfilled and unmotivated in a job and offers guidance on how to explore and pursue one's passions. Dani emphasizes the importance of identifying themes and interests, creating a roadmap for career exploration, considering financial readin...

In episode 58, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker, discusses how to leverage corporate skills for entrepreneurship. She emphasizes that many skills acquired in a corporate setting can be applied to starting and running a business. She provides examples of clients who have successfully pursued their entrepreneurial dreams while still working in corporate. Tan highlights the importance of asse...

In episode 57, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker, discusses how to gain relevant experience for your desired role. She shares her own background and experience in pivoting careers multiple times. Dani explains that gaining relevant experience doesn't always mean getting a new job or going back to school. She emphasizes the importance of research, skill assessment, and market trends to under...

In episode 56, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker, discusses how to manage time and set priorities. She shares her own experiences and provides practical advice for identifying priorities, delegating tasks, and creating space for personal and professional growth. Dani emphasizes the importance of self-leadership, defining success on your own terms, and making choices that align with your val...

In episode 55, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker, discusses how to craft and communicate your personal brand. She shares her own background and experiences, highlighting her expertise in coaching and mentoring. Dani explains that personal branding is important for increasing visibility, starting a business, or being known for something. She emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and s...

In episode 54, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker, discusses how to strengthen communication skills as a leader. She addresses the common challenge of freezing up or not knowing what to say in meetings, and provides strategies for creating safety and building confidence. Dani emphasizes the importance of noticing and addressing the protective voice that holds us back, identifying patterns in...

In this week's bonus episode, Dani Tan shares five lessons she has learned in the last two years of building a business. She emphasizes the importance of embracing change and evolution, regardless of societal expectations. The lessons include: titles don't matter, visibility will test you but help you own who you are, stop judging yourself, take time off and create space, and continue to explore a...

In episode 53, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker, discusses the topic of transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship. She shares her own background and experience in corporate and entrepreneurship, and highlights the challenges and fears that individuals face when making this transition. Dani provides guidance on how to approach this transition, including managing mindset, acquiring ne...

In episode 52, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker, discusses career advancement and navigating the next steps in one's career. She shares her personal background and experience as a first-generation Asian Latina, as well as her own career journey. Dani highlights three pillars of her coaching practice: personal growth and development, team building, and figuring out the next step. She provid...

In episode 51, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker, discusses the topic of strategic visibility and building a professional profile. She explains that strategic visibility is important for entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and those looking to make career transitions. Dani shares her background and experience as a leadership coach and speaker, and highlights the three pillars of her coaching p...

In episode 50, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker, discusses the importance of self-leadership skills for professional growth. She shares her personal background and experiences, including multiple career pivots and promotions. Dani highlights three main themes that come up in her coaching sessions: mindset shift, managing stress and uncertainty, and setting boundaries. She provides examples...

In episode 49, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker who works with clients to help them define their version of leadership, develop their teams, and make career pivots. She discusses the importance of delegation and empowerment and provides strategies for effective delegation. She also addresses common challenges such as loss of control, micromanagement, and lack of accountability. The key tak...

In episode 48, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker who shares her experience and expertise in providing feedback. She discusses the importance of being specific, avoiding generalizations, and creating a support system when giving feedback. She also emphasizes the need to lead by example and foster an environment where open feedback is encouraged. Additionally, she provides tips on managing di...

In episode 47, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker, discusses how to build and lead high-performing teams. She emphasizes the importance of supporting and championing your team, defining roles and responsibilities, effective communication, keeping the team motivated and engaged, and addressing conflicts and issues. Dani shares examples and practical tips for each topic, highlighting the need...