All tagged female executive coach

5 Steps to Unfreeze from Overwhelm

A client recently transitioned into a custom-made-for-her leadership role—with executive sponsorship and the team support of her dreams. And now? 🥶 She's frozen. In her words -- "overwhelmed by everything [she] could be doing."

A Quiet Rebellion Against Impostor Syndrome

If, as you go to engage the room, anxiety and doubt rise in your chest... It’s easy to mistake your uniqueness as something to be fixed or tucked away—like a stained shirt sleeve you’re embarrassed to be wearing.

When your mind floods with doubt, and you wonder if you’re too much—or not enough—here’s the truth you’ve temporarily lost sight of:

Self-Advocacy Isn’t Just About Money—And Here’s Why

My mom — a South Korean immigrant with ironclad grit who wishes nothing less than abundance and success for her children — would probably get mad at me for saying this: I delight in making less money, by design.

It’s not a failure of strategy or a lack of hard work. Choosing to leave money on the proverbial table is a deliberate, values-based choice.

How to Talk to a Difficult Boss (Who Just Won't Listen)

My client, Kasvi, came into our session feeling frustrated, angry, and rejected.

Her boss had shut down a well-intentioned suggestion for improving team output—something Kasvi offered in good faith to support the team’s performance.

But instead of openness, she hit a wall: “That’s my problem to fix,” said the boss tersely. (Translation: “Stay off my turf.”)

3 Steps to Mitigate Misery: Micromanagers and Mediocre Teams

My client received an incomplete email about a time-sensitive project from one of her direct reports. Her response requesting the missing information was met with a terse and defensive reply. 

Moments like these have her feeling tension behind her eyes and wondering: 

  • Why is my team so mediocre? 

  • Is it me? Am I doing something wrong? 

  • Can I keep growing my career if I struggle with people like this?

What to Say When You're Asked an Inappropriate Question at Work

Learn how to confidently handle inappropriate questions with sample scripts. Whether it's unconscious bias or office politics, discover how to rise above, protect your peace, and reinforce your leadership. Book a free 1:1 consultation today and get the support you need to thrive with self-assurance, regardless of who's asking weird questions.