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Entering Your Next Chapter (Without Losing Yourself to Pressure and Expectations)
In life, we enter countless new chapters — and almost every new beginning comes with expectations that aren’t fully your own.
In this episode of Conversations Worth Your While, I sit down with Growth Coach Christa B. Downey to explore how to stay connected to yourself as you move into what comes next - without letting pressure take the reins.
Whether you’re stepping into college, taking a new job, pivoting careers, or becoming a founder/CEO… pressure can come from every direction: family, friends, colleagues, mentors, finances, and the fear of being judged.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
-Why pressure is real — and why pretending it isn’t doesn’t help
-How expectations can quietly pull you out of alignment (even when people
“mean well”)
-The role of clarity, boundaries, and freedom in choosing your next chapter
-A powerful reframe for navigating loved ones’ pressure: “I love you, and I’m
afraid.”
The small action question that can shift everything: What happens if you don’t pursue it?
Guest Bio
Christa B. Downey is a growth coach and owner of Christa B. Downey Coaching & Consulting. She partners with purpose-driven, high-achieving people entering new, often unfamiliar spaces — and helps them thrive once they arrive.
Want to get in touch with Christa? Here’s how:
🌐 Website: https://www.christadowneycoaching.com/
📩 Email: [email protected]
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christabdowney/
📸 Instagram: @christabdowneycoaching
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristaBDowneyCoaching
Christa would love for you to schedule a discovery call to explore what it could look like to get to the next phase of your journey. Visit her website at: https://calendly.com/christabdowney/30-minutes-with-christa?back=1&month=2026-02 to schedule.
Support the show
Make this conversation worth YOUR while by fueling the spark it ignited.
Linda Bucher is a Transformational Speaker, a Master-Certified Life Coach, a Podcaster, an Author, and an MBA. She is on a mission to inspire and impact millions of people to know their worth, share their gifts, and make a splash, deliberately creating big, beautiful ripples in the world. Linda is always looking for people to connect with, opportunities to serve, and partnerships to engage in.
Connect: https://lindabucher.com/contact-us
Complimentary 20-minute Clarity Call: https://lindabucher.com/chatwithlinda
Website: https://lindabucher.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindabucher/
Instagram: @lindabucher.gobigcoach
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LindaBucherLifeCoach
Disclaimer:
Please note that all Conversations Worth Your While podcast episodes are meant solely for educational and general informational purposes. Please read the full disclaimer here.
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By Linda BucherIn life, we enter countless new chapters — and almost every new beginning comes with expectations that aren’t fully your own.
In this episode of Conversations Worth Your While, I sit down with Growth Coach Christa B. Downey to explore how to stay connected to yourself as you move into what comes next - without letting pressure take the reins.
Whether you’re stepping into college, taking a new job, pivoting careers, or becoming a founder/CEO… pressure can come from every direction: family, friends, colleagues, mentors, finances, and the fear of being judged.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
-Why pressure is real — and why pretending it isn’t doesn’t help
-How expectations can quietly pull you out of alignment (even when people
“mean well”)
-The role of clarity, boundaries, and freedom in choosing your next chapter
-A powerful reframe for navigating loved ones’ pressure: “I love you, and I’m
afraid.”
The small action question that can shift everything: What happens if you don’t pursue it?
Guest Bio
Christa B. Downey is a growth coach and owner of Christa B. Downey Coaching & Consulting. She partners with purpose-driven, high-achieving people entering new, often unfamiliar spaces — and helps them thrive once they arrive.
Want to get in touch with Christa? Here’s how:
🌐 Website: https://www.christadowneycoaching.com/
📩 Email: [email protected]
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christabdowney/
📸 Instagram: @christabdowneycoaching
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristaBDowneyCoaching
Christa would love for you to schedule a discovery call to explore what it could look like to get to the next phase of your journey. Visit her website at: https://calendly.com/christabdowney/30-minutes-with-christa?back=1&month=2026-02 to schedule.
Support the show
Make this conversation worth YOUR while by fueling the spark it ignited.
Linda Bucher is a Transformational Speaker, a Master-Certified Life Coach, a Podcaster, an Author, and an MBA. She is on a mission to inspire and impact millions of people to know their worth, share their gifts, and make a splash, deliberately creating big, beautiful ripples in the world. Linda is always looking for people to connect with, opportunities to serve, and partnerships to engage in.
Connect: https://lindabucher.com/contact-us
Complimentary 20-minute Clarity Call: https://lindabucher.com/chatwithlinda
Website: https://lindabucher.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindabucher/
Instagram: @lindabucher.gobigcoach
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LindaBucherLifeCoach
Disclaimer:
Please note that all Conversations Worth Your While podcast episodes are meant solely for educational and general informational purposes. Please read the full disclaimer here.