High standards don’t mean success

When everything feels unpredictable, it’s easy to lose faith in your own judgment. Let's explore how to build self-trust in the face of the great unknown. You’ll learn how to shift from self-doubt to quiet confidence, stop outsourcing your decisions, and trust that you can handle whatever comes next. A gentle guide to feeling steady in the face of whatever is next.You’ve got this!I’m your coach, Kate Maxwell 🫶Timestamps:00:00 – Self-doubt shows up for us all00:37 – What true self-trust really means01:04 – The self-doubt cycle (and how to break it)03:18 – The self-trust cycle: building quiet confidence04:58 – Why taking ownership changes everything06:31 – Redefining failure and learning through mistakes07:29 – Practical ways to build self-trust07:50 – Free workshop: How to Make Better Career Decisions🔧 FIND THE TOOLS & TRANSCRIPT:katemaxwellcoach.com/blueprints-to-becoming/how-to-build-self-trustFREE PRIVATE WORKSHOPHOW TO MAKE BETTER CAREER DECISIONShttps://www.katemaxwellcoach.com/signup-free-career-decision-workshop📺 Watch on Youtube🎧 Listen via your podcast app⏰ 18 mins, available immediatelyBONUSES📘 Downloadable Summary🎧 Curated Podcast Picks💖 WORK TOGETHER:🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/charted – CHOOSE A NEW CAREER DIRECTION IN 6 Weeks – Without Burning Any Bridges🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/tethered – DESIGN & BUILD YOUR DREAM CAREER IN 5 MONTHS – Without Sacrificing Your Stability👋 SAY HI:💌 [email protected]🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com🫂 LinkedIn

Not sure where to invest your time or energy during a career change? I break down how to define your energy, uncover the ideas you’ve dismissed, and stop waiting for a perfect plan. Perfect if you’re changing up careers and figuring out your next step.You’ve got this!I’m your coach, Kate Maxwell 🫶Timestamps:00:00 – Overcoming decision paralysis00:30 – Spotting the ideas you’ve quietly dismissed02:33 – Defining what “energy” means for you03:56 – Free workshop: How to Make Better Career Decisions05:09 – Why imperfect action beats the perfect plan07:23 – Wrapping up and what’s next🔧 FIND THE TOOLS & TRANSCRIPT:katemaxwellcoach.com/blueprints-to-becoming/3-things-to-do-when-you-dont-know-where-to-invest-your-energy-in-your-career/FREE PRIVATE WORKSHOPHOW TO MAKE BETTER CAREER DECISIONShttps://www.katemaxwellcoach.com/signup-free-career-decision-workshop📺 Watch on Youtube🎧 Listen via your podcast app⏰ 18 mins, available immediatelyBONUSES📘 Downloadable Summary🎧 Curated Podcast Picks💖 WORK TOGETHER:🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/charted – CHOOSE A NEW CAREER DIRECTION IN 6 Weeks – Without Burning Any Bridges🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/tethered – DESIGN & BUILD YOUR DREAM CAREER IN 5 MONTHS – Without Sacrificing Your Stability👋 SAY HI:💌 [email protected]🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com🫂 LinkedIn

Ever catch yourself trying to prove you’re good enough - again? This week I’m digging into why we chase validation at work (and in life), and how that constant need to earn approval shapes the decisions we make. I’ll walk you through how to spot whose opinions are running the show, how to turn the volume down on your inner critics, and what it really takes to start trusting yourself instead. Because you don’t need to earn your worth. You already have it.You’ve got this!I’m your coach, Kate Maxwell 🫶Timestamps:00:00 – The pressure to prove yourself at work01:04 – Why we crave validation and how it forms02:50 – How to identify your critics and supporters04:53 – The hidden cost of external validation07:22 – How to switch to internal validation10:55 – Steps to practice self-validation11:53 – Final encouragement and next steps🔧 FIND THE TOOLS & TRANSCRIPT:⁠katemaxwellcoach.com/blueprints-to-becoming/you-dont-need-to-prove-anything📚 MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:Brené Brown’s Arena Moments exerciseFREE PRIVATE WORKSHOPHOW TO MAKE BETTER CAREER DECISIONShttps://www.katemaxwellcoach.com/signup-free-career-decision-workshop📺 Watch on YouTube🎧 Listen via your podcast app⏰ 18 mins, available immediatelyBONUSES📘 Downloadable Summary🎧 Curated Podcast Picks💖 WORK TOGETHER🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/charted – CHOOSE A NEW CAREER DIRECTION IN 6 WEEKS – Without Burning Any Bridges🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/tethered – DESIGN AND BUILD YOUR DREAM CAREER IN 5 MONTHS – Without Sacrificing Your Stability👋 SAY HI💌 [email protected]🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com🫂 LinkedIn

Career change doesn’t have to feel like an existential rollercoaster. In this episode, I share three gentle, practical ways to bring more calm, comfort, and control into your transition. You’ll learn how to catch your thinking traps, stay in your stretch zone, and celebrate growth so you don’t burnout. For anyone craving a softer, steadier path to change.You’ve got this!I’m your coach, Kate Maxwell 🫶00:00 – The confession that sparked this episode01:04 – Stop your brain’s thinking traps03:28 – Comfort vs. Stretch vs. Panic06:17 – Cozy rewards and why you need them08:32 – How to make peace part of your progress🔧 FIND THE TOOLS & TRANSCRIPT:⁠katemaxwellcoach.com/blueprints-to-becoming/ways-to-feel-cozy-and-at-peace-during-big-career-changes/😁 FREE STUFF:Why You’re Overthinking Your Next Move — and How to Break the Cycle:https://kate-maxwell-coaching.kit.com/84990db3d6Every resource I’ve ever shared, organised by the exact problem you’re facing:https://kate-maxwell-coaching.kit.com/all-the-resources-ever💖 WORK TOGETHER:🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/charted – CHOOSE A NEW CAREER DIRECTION IN 6 WEEKS - Without Burning Any Bridges🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/tethered – DESIGN AND BUILD YOUR DREAM CAREER IN 5 MONTHS - Without Sacrificing Your Stability👋 SAY HI:💌 [email protected]🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com🫂 LinkedIn

Feeling lost about what really matters to you at work or in life? In this episode, I share how to spot the clues hidden in your frustrations, the causes you care about, and the ways you love to work. Perfect if you’re on the cusp of a career change and want to reconnect with your drivers.You’ve got this!I’m your coach, Kate Maxwell 🫶Timestamps:00:00 – Intro01:01 – Why your frustration is actually a clue03:23 – The link between impact, causes, and career choice06:59 – What your ideal “ways of working” reveal about your next step09:41 – Pulling it all together: your career formula🔧 FIND THE TOOLS & TRANSCRIPT:⁠katemaxwellcoach.com/blueprints-to-becoming/how-to-figure-out-whats-important-to-you/😁 FREE STUFF:Why You’re Overthinking Your Next Move — and How to Break the Cycle:https://kate-maxwell-coaching.kit.com/84990db3d6Every resource I’ve ever shared, organised by the exact problem you’re facing:https://kate-maxwell-coaching.kit.com/all-the-resources-ever💖 WORK TOGETHER:🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/charted – CHOOSE A NEW CAREER DIRECTION IN 6 WEEKS - Without Burning Any Bridges🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/tethered – DESIGN AND BUILD YOUR DREAM CAREER IN 5 MONTHS - Without Sacrificing Your Stability👋 SAY HI:💌 [email protected]🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com🫂 LinkedIn

Ever felt like life’s just… happening to you? In this episode, I share what to do when you feel adrift in life and work, and how to find your way back through grounded habits and identity-based goals. This ep is a calm, practical guide for anyone in a season of uncertainty 🌊You’ve got this!I’m your coach, Kate Maxwell 🫶Timestamps:00:00 – When life feels off-track01:09 – The first step to stop drifting02:08 – Finding the feeling you’ve lost02:54 – What “on purpose” really means04:26 – Easy ways to feel grounded again06:43 – When ambition goes missing [if you listen to one thing, listen to this!]09:55 – Turning drift into direction🔧 FIND THE TOOLS & TRANSCRIPT:⁠katemaxwellcoach.com/blueprints-to-becoming/what-to-do-when-youre-drifting-in-life-and-work/📚 MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:Atomic Habits by James ClearThe Co-Active Coaching “On Purpose” framework😁 FREE STUFF:Why You’re Overthinking Your Next Move + How to Break the Cycle:https://kate-maxwell-coaching.kit.com/84990db3d6Every resource I’ve ever shared, organised by the exact problem you’re facing:https://kate-maxwell-coaching.kit.com/all-the-resources-ever💖 WORK TOGETHER:🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/charted – CHOOSE A NEW CAREER DIRECTION IN 6 WEEKS – Without Burning Any Bridges🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/tethered – DESIGN AND BUILD YOUR DREAM CAREER IN 5 MONTHS – Without Sacrificing Your Stability👋 SAY HI:💌 [email protected]🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com🫂 LinkedIn

What if the 'hack' you've been looking for is to spend more time alone? Today, I share why learning to enjoy your own company is a game-changer for life and career transitions. You’ll hear how solo time helps you reconnect with passions, make clearer decisions, and build self-trust. Two practical tools included, so you can start today!You’ve got this!I’m your coach, Kate Maxwell 🫶00:00 Intro00:35 Why Learn to Enjoy Your Own Company02:34 Rediscovering Yourself Through Solitude05:27 Practical Tips to Enjoy Your Own Company07:34 Mental Health and Solitude09:08 Conclusion and Next Steps🔧 FIND THE TOOLS & TRANSCRIPT:⁠katemaxwellcoach.com/blueprints-to-becoming/how-to-enjoy-your-own-company-career-change📚 MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:The Artist’s Way by Julia CameronFinding Water by Julia Cameron😁 FREE STUFF:I've curated every resource I've ever shared with private clients in this notion dash, get access here.💖 WORK TOGETHER:🌐 www.katemaxwellcoaching.com/charted – Map out the 5 next steps of your career pivot in 60 days.🌐 www.katemaxwellcoaching.com/tethered – Figure out what you actually want to do next with your career, make a plan, and make it happen in 5 months.👋 SAY HI:💌 [email protected]🌐 www.katemaxwellcoaching.com🫂 LinkedIn

Are big feelings stopping you from making career decisions? In this episode, I explore how to navigate being “too emotional” during a career transition. You’ll learn four simple steps to use your emotions as tools and develop a healthier relationship with them, so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. Your feelings aren’t flaws, they are a part of your beautiful cosmic humanness! You’ve got this!I’m your coach, Kate Maxwell 🫶00:00 Intro00:48 Step 1: Embrace05:15 Step 2: Name06:11 Step 3: Feel and Release 07:20 Step 4: Journal08:01 Emotions as Signposts09:04 Final Thoughts and Next Steps🔧 FIND THE TOOLS & TRANSCRIPT:⁠katemaxwellcoach.com/blueprints-to-becoming/how-to-use-your-feelings-in-career-change📚 MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:Feeling WheelRumi’s poem The Guest House😁 FREE STUFF:💖 WORK TOGETHER:🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/charted – Map out the 5 next steps of your career pivot in 60 days.🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/tethered – Figure out what you actually want to do next with your career, make a plan, and make it happen in 5 months.👋 SAY HI:💌 [email protected]🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com🫂 LinkedIn

Are your self-expectations driving you forward - or holding you back? In this episode, I explore how perfectionism, fixed mindset, and external validation shape the way we approach career change and growth. You’ll learn how to slow down, set kinder goals, and build trust in yourself without chasing impossible standards. A reflective reminder that your path doesn’t need to be perfect to be a fit for you.You’ve got this!I’m your coach, Kate Maxwell 🫶00:00 – Intro00:28 – Understanding unreasonable expectations01:14 – Perfectionism and fixed mindset04:08 – Belonging and external validation05:48 – Practical steps to manage expectations07:06 – Slowing down to speed up09:19 – Conclusion and next steps🔧 FIND THE TOOLS & TRANSCRIPT:www.⁠katemaxwellcoach.com/blueprints-to-becoming/manage-perfectionism-career-change/📚 MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:Mindset by Dr. Carol Dweck😁 FREE STUFF:All the resources I’ve ever shared: https://kate-maxwell-coaching.kit.com/all-the-resources-ever💖 WORK TOGETHER:www.katemaxwellcoaching.com/charted – Map out the 5 next steps of your career pivot in 60 days.www.katemaxwellcoaching.com/tethered – Figure out what you actually want to do next with your career, make a plan, and make it happen in 5 months.👋 SAY HI:💌 [email protected]🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com🫂 LinkedIn

Are you struggling to feel grounded in your career or personal life? Today I explore what stability really means and how to define it for yourself. You’ll learn:- how to assess different areas of life for stability- spot destabilisers- use tools like the Circle of Control This is your guide to creating balance, confidence, and a sense of calm—even when life feels unpredictable.You’ve got this!I’m your coach, Kate Maxwell 🫶🔧 FIND THE TOOLS & TRANSCRIPT: katemaxwellcoach.com/blueprints-to-becoming/create-stability-life-work/📚 MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleCircle of Control framework😁 FREE STUFF:👉 Get access to every resource I've ever shared, for free!💖 WORK TOGETHER:🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/charted – Map out the 5 next steps of your career pivot in 60 days.🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/tethered – Figure out what you actually want to do next with your career, make a plan, and make it happen in 5 months.👋 SAY HI:💌 [email protected]🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com🫂 Follow Me On LinkedIn📸 Instagram