Ladies Get Paid

Estelle knows what she wants: to be an environmental storyteller. She's already doing the work—some paid, some unpaid. But when someone asks "What do you do?" she freezes.In this coaching session, we workshop her introduction over and over again until she lands on language that feels true, invites connection, and positions her for the opportunities she actually wants.You'll learn:How to lead with WHY instead of your job titleHow to reframe unpaid work without apologizingWhy "less is more" creates curiosity and better conversationsHow to connect to ownership in your body, not just your headThe exact formula for crafting context-specific introductionsThe identity you're stepping into? You're already living it. Now it's just about owning it.Get the full 7-day action plan at clairewasserman.substack.comHosted by Claire Wasserman, career coach, author, and founder of Ladies Get Paid.

In this coaching session, I work with Bea who's facing a challenge I hear all the time: "I feel a disconnect between what I want and how to get there, but I don't know how to bridge the gap."Bea experienced professional whiplash—her federal portfolio was decimated overnight, she landed a new job, and 5 months in, her senior director is leaving. Now she has the opportunity to step into leadership, but she feels completely unequipped and overwhelmed.In this episode, we uncover:Why confidence isn't a destination you arrive at (and what to do instead)How to stop trying to "achieve your way" to informationThe morning practice that helps you work WITH your inner criticHow to build allies through a strategic listening tourWhat to do when you ask for a raise and get "we'll take it under consideration"Why viewing colleagues as enemies keeps you stuckIf you've ever felt like you're in a holding pattern in your career, waiting to feel "ready" before taking the next step, or navigating a transition you weren't prepared for—this episode will give you a completely different framework.📧 Check out the accompanying Substack with key insights and action steps from this session: https://clairewasserman.substack.com/

Cecilia has been trying to restart her career for 5 years—children's books, freelancing, illustrations, volunteer work, workshops. She's doing all the right things, but nothing is landing.Sound familiar?In this coaching session, we discover that her problem isn't lack of ideas or talent (her design work is stunning). The problem is simpler and harder: she's spreading herself so thin that nothing has time to work.In this episode, you'll learn:Why "trying everything" is actually trying nothingHow to turn your "failed" projects into proof of expertiseThe exact framework for building a portfolio that gets you hired (even before anyone pays you)How to create work that builds community and belonging, not just portfolio piecesThe 70% Focus Rule: how to commit without abandoning everything else you care aboutI also walk Cecilia through a specific project idea she can use to break into her dream industry—combining design, environmental work, and community impact.If you're a designer, writer, consultant, or anyone building a "portfolio career," this episode will help you stop scattering your energy and start building real momentum.📥 Get the full breakdown, frameworks, and 7-Day Momentum Plan at clairewasserman.substack.comEach day is just 5-20 minutes, and by the end of the week, you'll have:✅ Clarity on your actual focus✅ A project brief you can start working on✅ Real connections with people in your target space✅ A way to measure progress beyond "getting hired"Stop trying everything. Start committing to something.→ clairewasserman.substack.com

Meg thought she had a purpose problem. Turns out, she had a permission problem.After losing a campaign and launching her own consulting firm, she spent a year doing work she was proud of—but couldn't make a website, update LinkedIn, or tell anyone what she'd built. This session reveals the moment everything shifted, plus the 5 tools we used to move from "lemonade stand" to legitimate business.Listen, then get the full breakdown with templates and a 7-day implementation plan at clairewasserman.substack.com

Feeling stuck in your career? Discover how a side hustle can illuminate your true path. Ali shares her journey as a content writer, and how culinary storytelling reignited her passion. Explore tips on pivoting into new careers without traditional experience, the importance of networking, and how to pitch yourself to brands you care about. Learn to combine your strengths, and transform nervousness into excitement for change. It's all about embracing your competitive edge and testing small projects to find what truly fuels you!

Getting interviews but not offers? This real coaching session reveals the strategic mindset shifts that separate candidates who get hired from those who get forgotten.Career coach Claire Wasserman coaches someone who was laid off 4 months ago and is now navigating interviews in a tough job market. You'll learn: ✅ How to analyze the job description ✅ How to position transferable skills✅ What to do when you're missing required experience✅ How to leave a lasting impression.Key takeaway 👉 "I'd rather you be memorable and not get the job because you weren't the right fit, than be forgettable and not get the job because they can't remember why they should hire you."

Stuck between a soul-sucking 9-to-5 and creative dreams you keep dropping? This coaching session reveals how to:✅ Monetize what you're already doing✅ Build sustainable creative consistency✅ Manage your energy at draining jobs✅ Overcome impostor syndrome through self-pride✅ Separate success from external validationPerfect for creatives in corporate jobs struggling with consistency and wondering how to bridge the gap between paying bills and feeding your soul.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SUBSTACK FOR KEY INSIGHTS + ACTION STEPS: https://clairewasserman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=subscribe_content_block&next=https%3A%2F%2Fclairewasserman.substack.com%2F#CareerAdvice #CreativeCareer #ImpostorSyndrome #SideHustle

How do you walk into an interview and explain a 3-year employment gap without it becoming a therapy session?In this real coaching session, I work with someone navigating exactly that challenge—and we transform her story from something she's apologizing for into her greatest competitive advantage.YOU'LL LEARN:✅ The exact 30-second framework for explaining any career gap✅ Why "I gained resilience" isn't enough—and what to say instead✅ How to translate personal challenges into professional skills✅ The confidence work you need to do BEFORE landing the job✅ How to make a career transition when you don't check all the boxes✅ Strategies for managing overthinking and self-judgmentEven if your gap is shorter or your circumstances are different, the strategies we cover apply to anyone who's ever felt like they're starting over, worried about resume complications, or wondered "who's going to want to hire me after all this?"Content note: This episode includes discussion of health issues and loss.FOR MORE RESOURCES:Claire Wasserman: www.coachmeclaire.comLadies Get Paid: https://pages.ladiesgetpaid.com/subscribe#CareerAdvice #JobSearch #InterviewTips #CareerGap #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerCoaching #CareerChange #ReturningToWork #JobInterview #CareerTransition

Should you make a major career pivot after a life-changing experience? In this episode, I sit down with a marketing professional and new mother who nearly lost her life during childbirth. The experience left her questioning everything about her career path—should she stay in marketing, transition into nursing, or find something in between?We explore:✨ How trauma can be a catalyst for career reevaluation✨ The difference between what looks good on paper vs. day-to-day reality✨ Why "connection with others" became her non-negotiable value✨ Strategic ways to explore a new industry without starting over✨ How to bring more meaning into your current role while figuring out your next move✨ Why marketing in healthcare might be the perfect middle groundThis conversation is for anyone feeling stuck between staying safe and taking a leap—and how to start exploring new paths without blowing up your life.For insights and action steps related to this session, check out https://clairewasserman.substack.com/#CareerChange #CareerTransition #Marketing #Healthcare #WorkingMom #Motherhood #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerPivot #FindingPurpose

What if the diagnoses you've been hiding in job interviews are actually your greatest professional assets?This coaching session features a 52-year-old woman diagnosed at 48 with autism, ADHD, dyscalculia, anxiety, depression, and PTSD—currently living in a women's shelter and navigating final-round job interviews. Instead of teaching her to mask better, we identify the concrete superpowers embedded in each diagnosis: pattern recognition, emotional intelligence, advanced systems thinking, and the ability to manage up because she's had to manage herself her entire life.We discuss using AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT to translate neurodivergent traits into employer benefits without forced disclosure, why a "pride check-in" matters more than interview prep, how to mine current hardships (homelessness, job loss, health struggles) for creative purpose, and why detaching from desperate outcomes is the only way to show up powerfully in interviews.