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 validation
Perfect for creatives in corporate jobs struggling with consistency and wondering how to bridge the gap between paying bills and feeding your soul.
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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-judgment
Even 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.
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#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.
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:
Whether 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
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:
Perfect for job seekers dealing with overwhelm, career changers processing workplace trauma, or anyone whose mental health is blocking their career progress.
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:
This 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
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.
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.
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:
Whether 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."
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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.
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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:
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.