Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, who even is she? In this episode, Catherine and Tanu unpack why so many of us feel out of sync with our bodies as life expands—hormones shifting, roles changing, standards creeping in.

We talk about the trap of tying worth to productivity (or a number on the scale), the moment you stop fighting your body and start becoming its ally, and the surprising reframe that changes how you see old photos of yourself.

You’ll hear a real client story, the “spotlight effect” that keeps us hyper-critical, and a simple 3-minute practice to rewire self-talk and come home to your skin again. If your body doesn’t feel like it matches your life right now, this is your gentle reminder: you’re not behind, you’re becoming.

Highlights

• The mindset shift that makes you kinder to your reflection
• Why “strong” beats “thin” (and how to model it for our kids)
• How external inputs show up on your face
• The spotlight effect
• A 3-minute daily tool to reset your inner voice

Resources & Mentions:

• Follow us on Instagram & TikTok:
  • @coachtanutiwari
  • @feed_slay_love
• Learn more about our coaching work:
  • https://theconsciousleaderco.com
  • https://catherinenuss.com

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#CoachMePodcast #BodyConfidence #SelfAcceptance #MidlifeStrength #WomenEvolving #MirrorMoments #KindnessOverCritique #IdentityCoach #Wellbeing #SelfLove Journey

If the word networking makes you cringe, this one’s for you. Forget forced smiles and name tags — we’re reframing networking as a life skill, not a sales pitch. Whether you’re building your career, shifting paths, or simply trying to find “your people,” we’ll show you how to make it feel authentic, energizing, and actually worth your time.

Highlights:

• Why networking isn’t about being fake — and what's the #1 skill to adapt
• How to show up with confidence (even if you’re an introvert)
• The small mindset shift that makes big connections happen
• Simple tools to start — and keep — real conversations alive

Resources & Mentions:

• Body language expert Vanessa van Edwards https://youtu.be/_Md4Qr0S-zs?si=8bIMglLd8wJTAEaV
• Follow us on Instagram & TikTok:
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• Learn more about our coaching work:
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#NetworkingForWomen #CareerGrowth #ConfidenceAtWork #LeadershipDevelopment #AuthenticNetworking #CoachMePodcast #ProfessionalGrowth #MindsetShift #WomenInLeadership #ConnectionOverCompetition

Ever catch yourself thinking, “Any minute now, they’ll realize I’m not good enough”? You’re not alone. In this episode, we unpack the imposter phenomenon — that quiet voice that questions your worth even when the evidence says you’re killing it. We’ll talk about where it comes from, how it shows up in leadership, and how to rebuild self-trust when success feels uncomfortable.

Highlights:

• The real difference between self-doubt and weak leadership
• How imposter feelings quietly sabotage strong leaders
• Simple mindset shifts to rebuild confidence and credibility
• Practical tools to silence the inner critic and lead anyway

Resources & Mentions:

• Gremlin Taming Toolkit
  • https://theconsciousleaderco.com/gremlin-taming-toolkit/
• Follow us on Instagram & TikTok:
  • @coachtanutiwari
  • @feed_slay_love
• Learn more about our coaching work:
  • https://theconsciousleaderco.com
  • https://catherinenuss.com

Want to be featured in a future episode? Submit your #CoachMe question via DM or email.

#ImposterPhenomenon #WomenInLeadership #LeadershipTools #InnerCritic #ConfidenceAtWork #CareerGrowth #SelfTrust #Boundaries #MindsetShift #CoachMePodcast

We’ve all been there—saying yes when we meant no, laughing at jokes that weren’t funny, or carrying the invisible load at work and home just to keep the peace. But here’s the truth: being liked isn’t the same as being respected. And often, people-pleasing leads to burnout, resentment, and self-betrayal.

In this episode, we unpack why so many of us—especially women—are conditioned to chase approval, and how it costs us authenticity, energy, and joy. We share real-life stories, coaching insights, and practical tools to help you step out of the people-pleasing trap and into a life aligned with your values.

Highlights:

• Why people-pleasing starts in childhood and how it shows up in adulthood
• The difference between being liked and being respected (and why the latter matters more)
• How boundaries, self-love, and self-acceptance fuel authentic living
• Tools you can use today: the Boundary Reframe, Likability Audit, Micro Steps, and Self-Coaching Questions
• Coaching stories from clients, leadership, and everyday life that show the power of daring to be disliked

If you’ve ever felt guilty for saying no, swallowed your opinion to avoid conflict, or betrayed your own needs to be liked—this conversation is for you. Share it with a friend, sister, or colleague who needs this reminder too.

Resources & Mentions:

• Follow us on Instagram & TikTok:
  • @coachtanutiwari
  • @feed_slay_love
• Learn more about our coaching work:
  • https://theconsciousleaderco.com
  • https://catherinenuss.com
• Want to be featured in a future episode? Submit your #CoachMe question via DM or email.

#CoachMePodcast #CourageToBeDisliked #PeoplePleasing #Boundaries #SelfLove #Authenticity #WomenWhoLead #ConfidenceCoaching #MindsetMatters #SayNoToSayYes

In this episode of Coach Me!, Catherine and Tanu break down the hidden costs of weak leadership — from stalled careers to psychological tolls — and why conflict avoidance and inconsistency make these leaders so destabilizing. Backed by research we show how weak bosses affect engagement, career growth, and culture far more than most realize.

But we don’t just diagnose the problem, we coach you through solutions. Tune in to learn our 4 tried-and-tested strategies to thrive - despite the weak leader.

Highlights:

✨ The difference between toxic and weak bosses.

✨ Why 70% of team engagement depends on managers.

✨ How weak leadership fuels disengagement and “quiet quitting.”

✨ Real client stories of conflict avoidance gone wrong.

✨ Four proven strategies to manage and thrive under weak leadership.

If you’ve ever second-guessed yourself because your boss was “nice but missing in action,” this conversation will give you clarity, energy, and tools to take back control.

Resources & Mentions:

• Follow us on Instagram & TikTok:
  • @coachtanutiwari
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• Learn more about our coaching work:
  • https://theconsciousleaderco.com
  • https://catherinenuss.com
• Want to be featured in a future episode? Submit your #CoachMe question via DM or email.

#Leadership #CareerGrowth #WeakLeadership #CoachingPodcast #WorkplaceCulture #CareerAdvice #ManagerTips #ProfessionalGrowth #BoundariesAtWork #CoachMePodcast

Are you chasing goals that are truly yours—or running on someone else’s definition of success?

In this episode, Catherine and Tanu dig deep into the difference between ambition (the WHAT) and alignment (the WHY). We explore why so many women hit midlife feeling successful on paper but empty inside, and how to shift from external expectations to goals that actually fuel you.

Highlights:

✨ Why ambition without alignment can lead to burnout and identity crisis

✨ The life “two halves” model (Carl Jung & Richard Rohr) and what it means for your midlife reset

✨ How to use the Japanese concept of Ikigai to connect your passion, skills, and values

✨ A quick “ambition vs alignment” gut-check to filter your goals before Q4

✨ The powerful “Five Whys” exercise to uncover what’s really behind your ambitions

Whether you’re heading into year-end reviews, setting fresh goals, or questioning the path you’re on—this episode will help you pause, reflect, and realign so your ambition fits who you truly are.

Because alignment doesn’t mean less ambition. It means ambition that finally feels like YOU.

Resources & Mentions:

• Follow us on Instagram & TikTok:
  • @coachtanutiwari
  • @feed_slay_love
• Learn more about our coaching work:
  • https://theconsciousleaderco.com
  • https://catherinenuss.com
• Want to be featured in a future episode? Submit your #CoachMe question via DM or email.

#CoachMePodcast #AmbitionVsAlignment #WorkingMoms #MidlifeReset #Ikigai #WomenInLeadership #PersonalGrowth #CareerCoaching #LifeAlignment #ClarityConfidenceYou

Ever wondered why some days you’re buzzing with motivation and others you’re stuck in a slump? In this episode, we break down the 7 levels of energy — from victim mode to flow state — and show you how to recognize where you are, and how to shift to where you want to be.

Catherine and Tanu share real-life “day in the life” energy check-ins (yes, including those kid-induced morning crashes), plus practical tools to raise your energy when you need it most.

✨ Highlights:

✅ What the 7 levels of energy are — and how they shape your thoughts, emotions, and actions.

✅ A practical walkthrough of mapping your daily energy highs and lows.

✅ Simple mindset and micro-shifts to recharge without caffeine.

✅ Tools to consciously raise your energy and move out of autopilot.

This isn’t about perfection or staying “high vibe” 24/7 — it’s about awareness, choice, and shifting into energy that serves you.

🎧 Tune in for practical coaching tips that will help you move from drained to driven — one small shift at a time.

Resources & Mentions:

• Follow us on Instagram & TikTok:
  • @coachtanutiwari
  • @feed_slay_love
• Learn more about our coaching work:
  • https://theconsciousleaderco.com
  • https://catherinenuss.com
• Want to be featured in a future episode? Submit your #CoachMe question via DM or email.

• Online Course: Chaos to Clarity - grab 25% off with code SUMMER25 https://catherine-nuss.mykajabi.com/offers/Fs67u8Dt/checkout

#CoachMePodcast #EnergyShift #MindsetMatters #WomenWhoLead #LifeCoaching #WorkingMoms #PersonalGrowth #SelfLeadership #EnergyLevels #ResilientLiving

Ever felt like decisions about your career were being made at the golf course, pub, or closed-door chats you weren’t invited to? 🙋🏽‍♀️ This week, we dive into the world of workplace favoritism — those hidden cliques and “inner circles” that quietly shape who gets promoted, who gets the stretch projects, and who gets left out.

👉 In this episode, we unpack:

✅ How favoritism shows up at work (and why it’s more than just harmless buddy culture)

✅ The hidden cost of cliques on career progression, team morale, and company culture

✅ What to do if you’re not in the “in group” — practical strategies to shift from resentment to proactive relationship-building

✅ The 3-Step Clique Navigation Check-In (observe, engage, diversify) to protect your career and your energy

This isn’t about playing games. It’s about awareness, choice, and building relationships that lift you up instead of locking you out.

✨ Whether you’ve been excluded, unfairly favored, or just caught in the middle — this episode will give you tools to handle favoritism without losing your edge (or your sanity).

Remember: your value isn’t defined by the clique — it’s defined by the impact you bring to the table.

Resources & Mentions:

Mentions:

• Forbes Article - Golf Gap: https://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabethpearson/2024/04/11/why-closing-the-golf-gap-is-an-important-step-for-equity-in-the-workplace/
• Keith Ferrazzi - Co-elevation: https://www.keithferrazzi.com/media-mentions/co-elevation-how-to-achieve-positive-leadership-impact-without-pre-established-authority

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• @coachtanutiwari
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Learn more about our coaching work:

• https://theconsciousleaderco.com
• https://catherinenuss.com

#CoachMePodcast #WomenAtWork #CareerCoaching #WorkplaceBias #FavoritismAtWork #LeadershipMatters #CareerGrowth #AmbitiousWomen #OfficePolitics #CoachTools

We all know that sinking feeling when plans fall through — whether it’s a cancelled night out you were really looking forward to, or bigger shifts in life that leave you re-adjusting your reality.

In this episode of Coach Me!, Cathy and Tanu explore how to stop dwelling in disappointment and start building resilience when things don’t go your way. From cancelled coffee dates to unexpected curveballs, we’ll share practical ways to recharge your energy and bounce back.

What’s Inside:

✅ Real Talk: Why moms feel last-minute changes more deeply, and how to reframe them.

✅ 6 Batteries to Recharge: How to meet your emotional and physical needs when the plan changes.

✅ Backup Joy Lists: Creating your personal menu of go-to activities so you can pivot without regret.

✅ Mini Boost: Build your own “Resilience Toolkit” in your notes app — a ready-to-go list that makes you happy in your own company.

Because life will keep changing plans on you. Resilience means learning how to change with it.

Resources & Mentions:

• Follow us on Instagram & TikTok:
  • @coachtanutiwari
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• Learn more about our coaching work:
  • https://theconsciousleaderco.com
  • https://catherinenuss.com
• Want to be featured in a future episode? Submit your #CoachMe question via DM or email.

• Online Course: Chaos to Clarity - grab 25% off with code SUMMER25 https://catherine-nuss.mykajabi.com/offers/Fs67u8Dt/checkout

#CoachMePodcast #ResilienceTips #MindsetMatters #WorkingMoms #BouncingBack #LifeDoesntGoAsPlanned #PersonalGrowthJourney #WomenEmpoweringWomen

Bias isn’t always loud or malicious — sometimes, it’s in the quiet, everyday moments. Who gets more airtime in meetings. Who’s seen as “high potential.” Who’s left off the invite list.

In this episode of Coach Me!, Catherine and Tanu unpack the sneaky ways unconscious bias shapes decisions at work — often without us even realizing it — and why it’s not just a moral issue, but a business one. With companies pulling back DEI efforts, the truth is clear: bias costs money, innovation, and talent.

We explore:

✅ The most common and damaging biases at work, from Prototype Bias to Confirmation Bias, Likeability Bias, and more

✅ Real-life examples of how bias shows up in meetings, hiring, and performance reviews

✅ A rapid-fire “bias lightning round” covering everything from Proximity Bias to Recency Bias

✅ Why bias-checking is not about perfection but awareness and course-correction

✅ A simple 3-step check-in to help you make fairer, smarter people decisions

Whether you lead a team, are building your career, or just want to sharpen your self-awareness, this episode will help you catch the shortcuts your brain takes — and choose better.

Resources & Mentions:

• LinkedIn post on Unconscious Bias: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bytanutiwari_unconsciousbias-inclusivemindset-diversityandinclusion-activity-6963551488770011136-dsf4?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAALgO6cBzB-fuGJNxFazXL-C6lcfDo1WsFw
• Follow us on Instagram & TikTok:
  • @coachtanutiwari
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• Learn more about our coaching work:
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• Want to be featured in a future episode? Submit your #CoachMe question via DM or email.

• Online Course: Chaos to Clarity - grab 25% off with code SUMMER25 https://catherine-nuss.mykajabi.com/offers/Fs67u8Dt/checkout

#CoachMePodcast #UnconsciousBias #BiasAtWork #WorkplaceBias #LeadershipGrowth #CareerTipsForWomen #AmbitiousWomen #WomenInLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #BiasAwareness #CareerCoaching