Ladies Get Paid

Do you keep exploring a career change... only to take the safe job every time?In this coaching session, I work with "Amelia"—a senior legal operations professional with 12+ years of experience who wants to pivot into helping creative entrepreneurs. The problem? Every time she gets close to making the leap, she defaults to the familiar. Three steps forward, one step back.We cover why your to-do list feels exhausting when your North Star is fuzzy, how the language you use might be blocking you, the difference between a "safety net" and "North Star" job search, what it really means when you hit a threshold—and the superpower she almost dismissed entirely.If you're stuck in a career you've outgrown or caught in the cycle of exploring but never committing, this one's for you.Get Amelia's full Pivot Pathfinder (free) and the 7-day Progress Plan here: https://clairewasserman.substack.com/p/i-keep-taking-the-safe-job?r=1b87meBook a private coaching session here: https://calendly.com/claire-wasserman/breakthrough-sessions

Erin has been job searching for over a year. She's made it to final rounds, gotten painfully close, and walked away with rejection after rejection. The hardest part? She knows she's qualified. On paper, she has everything they're looking for. But the moment she gets on an interview call, something takes over—her chest tightens, her heart races, and a voice kicks in: You're not enough.In this coaching session, we dig into what's really going on. We map the physical sensations that show up under stress and design somatic practices to counter them. We unpack the stories she tells herself and find real evidence to challenge them. And we uncover a core truth: the thing she values most—connection—is exactly what's making rejection feel so devastating.This one's for anyone who's ever thought: I know I can do this, so why do I freeze up when it matters?In this episode:How to identify your body's stress response and create personalized antidotesThe difference between performing and connecting in interviewsWhy your inner critic needs evidence, not affirmationsUsing the "downward arrow" technique to find your core fearBuilding daily rituals that make confidence feel embodied, not forced🔗 Get the full breakdown + 7-day action plan at clairewasserman.substack.com

Ever feel like you should be further along? Like you've been "stuck" for months or years and can't figure out why?This coaching session might change how you see that.Tracy is a corporate executive who spent 5 years in what she called "procrastination." I call it incubation. In this episode, we get into:Why procrastination isn't always resistance—sometimes it's wisdomThe difference between discipline and rigidityWhat "consistency" actually looks like for fast-moving brainsThe practice of self-witnessing (catching yourself in a shame spiral and pausing)Micro-sprints: productivity for people who hate big blocks of timeHow to figure out what season you're really in and honor itIf you've been beating yourself up for not being more disciplined, this one's for you.

Self-doubt isn't the enemy—it's misdirected energy. In this coaching session, we uncover why high-performers who are good at reading the room often struggle the most with confidence, and I teach a 10-second nervous system reset you can do under a conference table.We cover:✅ The trap of building confidence on what you think others are thinking✅ Why people pleasers thrive in client-facing roles but burn out faster✅ The Four S's: A somatic technique to regulate your nervous system in real-time✅ How to transform self-criticism into purposeful momentum✅ The difference between eliminating self-doubt and dialoguing with it differentlyIf you've ever left a meeting replaying everything you said, this one's for you.🎯 For key insights and exercises, check out: https://clairewasserman.substack.com/p/why-eliminating-self-doubt-is-the

Have you ever pulled back after criticism, made yourself smaller to feel safe, or found yourself stuck in the same bad situation over and over again?In this coaching session, I work with Michelle—a mom and grad student in Australia working toward becoming a psychologist. She came in thinking she had a job problem: toxic environments, difficult bosses, and a resume full of short stints she couldn't explain.But what we uncovered was a deeper pattern. Years ago, Michelle took down all her books from Amazon after one negative comment. Within 24 hours. Everything gone. That same cycle—something feels unsafe, retreat, make yourself smaller—was showing up everywhere in her life.This session is about how to break that cycle. How to build safety inside yourself instead of waiting for the world to feel safe. How to stop hiding and start building.We cover:→ Why hiding feels safe but keeps you stuck→ How to create a cooling-off period before reactive decisions→ Building a somatic sense of compassion and courage→ Identifying your north stars (not job titles—what you actually do)→ Using a difficult season to invest in your future→ Why connection is the antidote to almost everythingIf you've ever wondered how to trust yourself when you keep getting it wrong, this episode is for you.📝 Get the full post with key insights and action steps: clairewasserman.substack.com

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!