Ladies Get Paid

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.

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

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!

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.

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. Join the 50k+ who receive my free weekly newsletter on how to improve your work-life: https://pages.ladiesgetpaid.com/subscribe

In this live recording of one of our Sunday Sessions, Claire Wasserman, the founder of Ladies Get Paid, delves into the critical topic of protecting your energy. Claire shares practical tips and advice on how to maintain and safeguard your energy throughout a typical day. She highlights the importance of addressing common energy leeches such as judgment, lack of presence, and overcommitment. With insights from her experience in professional development and personal stories, Claire offers actionable steps to cultivate and sustain good energy, making ambition easier and ensuring success without self-sacrifice. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:12 The Importance of Protecting Our Energy 00:40 About Ladies Get Paid and My Background 02:38 Defining Success and Ambition 03:07 Overview of the Sunday Sessions 04:44 Understanding and Protecting Your Energy 08:37 Identifying Energy Leeches 14:21 Common Themes and Energy Red Flags 17:41 Strategies to Protect and Recover Energy 28:23 Self-Reflection and Cultural Influences 29:07 Safeguarding Against Energy Leeches 32:29 Setting Boundaries and Saying No 35:21 Handling Unexpected Challenges 35:54 Dealing with Guilt and External Pressures 38:59 Practical Tips for Energy Management 45:05 Final Thoughts and Personal Stories 48:54 Interactive Breakout Session

This recording is part of a four-part live series on making ambition easier and redefining success. Whether you're dealing with perfectionism, procrastination, or impostor syndrome, you'll learn actionable techniques to transform your relationship with yourself and achieve your goals with less struggle. Led by Claire Wasserman, founder of Ladies Get Paid, guides you through five practical strategies - plus exercises to practice them - for getting out of your own way and building a healthier relationship with yourself. 🌟 Cultivate Compassion: Understand and work with rather than against challenging parts of yourself 🧘‍♀️ Practice Presence: Learn techniques to stay grounded when overwhelmed 💪 Carry it Lighter: Develop practical tools to handle difficult moments 🔥 Energize from Within: Balance self-improvement with self-appreciation 🤝 Strengthen Connection: Build meaningful relationships that support growth

This is a special episode of a live event Claire led on how to set yourself up for goal success. Key takeaways include: D.I.M.E. Goals > S.M.A.R.T. Goals Focus on desired feelings rather than just achievements Start with 90-day goals instead of annual Pick 1-2 areas maximum for initial focus Consider both one-time actions and habits Build a "sustainability muscle" by doing less but consistently Focus on what you can control/influence

In this powerful coaching session, watch how a recent masters graduate navigates the emotional and practical challenges of moving back home in her 30s while building career momentum. Perfect for anyone facing a life transition and wrestling with societal expectations versus personal values. Key Moments: 🎯 Reframe moving home from "setback" to strategic choice 💪 Build career momentum while honoring a "slow season" 🌟 Transform a graduate thesis into valuable content 🤝 Create meaningful professional connections across time zones  ⚖️ Set boundaries while living with family Watch as career coach Claire guides her client through practical strategies for: ✅ Convert academic work into LinkedIn content that attracts opportunities ✅ Maintain professional relationships across distance ✅ Build momentum without burnout ✅ Create a structure that allows for both career growth and family time ✅ Move from "self-promotion" to "service promotion" Whether you're considering moving home, navigating a career transition, or trying to balance personal values with professional growth, this session offers a refreshing perspective on creating success on your own terms. #CareerTransition #WorkLifeBalance #GradLife #PersonalDevelopment #CareerCoaching #MoveHome #ProfessionalGrowth

E came to me with a lot on her plate. She has a full-time job plus a side business; she’s also living at home with her parents, where she is responsible for most of the household chores; due to some mental health issues that her sister is struggling with, she also has assumed care for her baby nephew.  In short: the situation as is, is not tenable. E needed my guidance on how to approach her parents with a division of labor that would free her up to focus more on her side business so she can save up money to get her own place.  This short but impactful coaching session is helpful for anyone who struggles to set boundaries, presenting them in a diplomatic way that establishes common ground, offers solutions to choose from, and accept that when you compromise, not everyone will be happy.