

Ladies Get Paid
Claire Wasserman
Real women. Real talk. Listen in on motivational speaker, author, and entrepreneur, Claire Wasserman's coaching sessions - recorded with their consent - as her clients grapple with challenges they face en route to a better future. Claire also shares her process of learning to embrace her worth as a business owner and mother. Transparency is transformative, and so let their paths illuminate yours. If you like Esther Perel, you'll love this.
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Aug 17, 2025 • 48min
Beyond Burnout: Finding Your Way Back to What You Love
Publishing professional "Amy" has spent 17 years being everyone's cheerleader while her own creative dreams died. Sound familiar?In this raw coaching session, we tackle:Why success can still feel like failureThe real reason you're exhausted (hint: it's not time)How to reclaim creative dreams you thought were "too late"Energy protection for professional empathsBreaking free from the "too valuable to promote" trapWhether you're in publishing, tech, teaching, or any field where you pour yourself out—this conversation will shift everything.Key moment: "I thought I'd be a writer." After 17 years in publishing, she forgot she could still become one.📝 Full transcript & 7-Day Progress Plan available on Substack: https://clairewasserman.substack.com/Perfect for: Career changers, creative professionals, anyone who feels behind, women over 40 questioning everything#Career #Coaching #Burnout #CreativeRecovery #WomensCareer #MidlifeChange #PersonalDevelopment

Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 38min
From Workplace PTSD to Career Breakthrough: Healing the Hidden Blocks to Your Job Search
From cancer survivor to career transformer: Shea shares her raw journey through 4 years of job searching, workplace trauma, and discovering how generational patterns sabotage our careers.In this breakthrough session, career coach Claire Wasserman introduces revolutionary techniques combining somatic healing with practical job search strategies. Learn why traditional career advice fails when you're dealing with executive dysfunction, ADHD, or workplace PTSD.Discover:The "mind trash to gold" transformation techniqueWhy you keep attracting the same toxic bossesHow to protect 3 hours daily for your job searchBreaking the "I'm not good enough" patternSomatic exercises for career confidenceThe Well Ancestor technique for generational healingPerfect for job seekers dealing with overwhelm, career changers processing workplace trauma, or anyone whose mental health is blocking their career progress.

Apr 28, 2025 • 57min
How to Command Respect at Work
Are you struggling to be taken seriously at work? In this career coaching session, we tackle the common challenge of being perceived as "too young" in professional settings.Learn powerful strategies to command respect regardless of your age, including:Reframing interactions as strategic opportunities rather than challengesConverting apparent disadvantages into unique advantagesBalancing authenticity with adaptation in different professional contextsThis session features insights from a 25-year-old executive recruiter navigating relationships with senior professionals, but the lessons apply to anyone facing workplace bias or struggling to be seen as a respected colleague.#CareerAdvice #WorkplaceStrategies #ProfessionalDevelopment #YoungProfessionals #CareerCoaching #WorkplaceTips #CommandRespect

Apr 21, 2025 • 58min
The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living
In this intimate conversation, Claire Wasserman, founder of Ladies Get Paid, sits down with holistic executive coach and author Amina Altai to discuss her new book "The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living."This powerful dialogue explores:✅ Amina's personal wake-up call that led to developing two autoimmune diseases from overworking✅ The five core wounds that drive painful ambition (rejection, abandonment, humiliation, betrayal, and injustice)✅ How to identify your "zone of genius" and create more flow in your work✅ The shift from discipline to devotion in our approach to ambition✅ Practical strategies for workplace contentment and living above the "resentment line"Whether you're feeling burnt out, questioning your career path, or wondering if success without self-sacrifice is possible, this conversation offers both wisdom and actionable insights to help you redefine ambition as natural unfolding rather than painful pushing.Join us as we explore a new vision of ambition that aligns with who you truly are.

Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 9min
How to Activate Your Network For Your Job Search
In this episode, Claire Wasserman interviews Shriya, a tech community-builder who created a newsletter documenting her entire job search journey—rejections and all. Shriya shares her innovative approach to networking and demonstrates how vulnerability can be a strategic advantage in your career journey. Key takeaways include how to:✅ Craft compelling emails that activate your network✅ Make strategic career pivots, network authentically✅ Negotiate effectively when you're overqualified✅ Leverage AI tools to strengthen your job search materials.

Mar 27, 2025 • 37min
How to Navigate Workplace Dysfunction and Still Advance Your Career
Welcome to today's episode where we're diving into a challenge many professionals face: navigating workplace disorganization while trying to advance your career.My client Rachel finds herself in a familiar but difficult situation - she's up for promotion from senior manager to director, but she's already doing both roles without the support she needs. She's dealing with a chaotically structured organization, miscommunication across departments, and the feeling of constantly putting out fires that aren't of her making.In our coaching session, we explore practical strategies for protecting your energy, creating efficient systems, and maintaining boundaries in a disorganized workplace. We'll also discuss the importance of reconnecting with parts of yourself outside of work to prevent burnout, especially when leaving your current position isn't an option.Whether you're dealing with similar challenges or just want to be prepared for future workplace chaos, this episode offers actionable advice on thriving professionally while preserving your wellbeing.Key Takeaways include:1. Separate your identity from your work role. Remember "it's just a job" - creating emotional distance helps prevent burnout when dealing with workplace chaos.2. Create efficient systems for repetitive problems. When faced with recurring issues (like repeatedly justifying budgets), develop streamlined processes to reduce your workload and frustration.3. Protect your energy with visualization techniques. Mental exercises like imagining a protective golden shield or washing away negative experiences can create psychological boundaries.4. Reconnect with creative outlets outside of work. Consistently engage with non-work activities that energize you, even just for short periods daily. Frequency matters more than duration.5. Seek community with peers in similar positions. Connect with others facing similar challenges for support, validation, and practical strategies.6. Frame improvements as benefiting the company. When proposing solutions to inefficiencies, demonstrate how they save the organization time and money.7. Maintain visibility with leadership. Ensure your contributions are recognized by multiple stakeholders so when others' mistakes impact your work, your reputation is protected.8. Involve your team in problem-solving. You don't have to shoulder all challenges alone - collaborative solutions often work better and reduce your mental load.

Mar 13, 2025 • 40min
How to Sell Yourself Without Feeling Icky
In this episode, we break down exactly how to transform your expertise into a thriving business. Perfect for workplace coaches, consultants, and service providers who feel uncomfortable "selling" themselves. Learn practical frameworks for:✅ Finding your perfect niche (w/out limiting future growth)✅ Creating 52 weeks of compelling content✅ Building lead magnets that actually convert✅ Developing a relationship-based marketing pipeline✅ Overcoming the mindset blocks around self-promotion💡 RESOURCES MENTIONED:Melody Wilding: melodywilding.com/Level Up Creators: welevelupcreators.comCreator Science: creatorscience.com

Mar 5, 2025 • 37min
How to Stop Overthinking and Start Creating
In this eye-opening coaching session, we follow Shaye's journey to launch an outdoor adventure blog for families while navigating the challenges of ADHD and parenting young children. Discover practical strategies anyone can use to turn their passion project into reality, even with limited time and focus.You'll learn:How to create content when you "hate writing" using simple voice-to-text methodsTime management techniques that actually work for busy schedulesA step-by-step approach to launching with minimal content (and why perfectionism kills progress)Ways to grow your audience without social mediaHow to develop sustainable systems that accommodate your unique challengesWhether you're struggling with procrastination, overthinking, or simply finding time for your side hustle, this episode delivers actionable advice to help you move from idea to implementation. Perfect for parents, aspiring content creators, and anyone who's ever said "I'll start tomorrow."Subscribe for more breakthrough coaching sessions that provide real solutions to your career and creative challenges!

Feb 27, 2025 • 40min
Head vs. Heart: Which Job Offer Should I Take?!
Today's client is facing a challenging decision between two job offers after a recent layoff - one with a major corporation requiring travel to Seattle, and another with a mission-driven organization that pays significantly less. With a new home in California and family responsibilities to consider, she opens up about the struggle between financial stability and personal fulfillment. Join us as we explore the nuances of this decision, discussing strategies for preventing burnout, setting boundaries, and finding balance between professional growth and personal well-being in today's complex job market.

Jan 27, 2025 • 54min
How to Transform Obstacles Into Opportunities
Life keeps throwing curveballs, but what if every crisis was actually an opportunity?
From surviving a lawsuit to navigating my son's heart surgeries, I've developed a proven 6-phase process (plus 3 critical questions) to transform life's challenges into catalysts for growth. In this session, learn how to feel your emotions fully, quiet the negative self-talk, and strategically leverage setbacks for success. Whether you're dealing with career shifts, relationship changes, or personal struggles, discover how to make your obstacles work FOR you.
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