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When was the last time you felt truly seen and heard? For award-winning tech professional Padma Dayananda, a dramatic wake-up call changed everything. After collapsing at her office and being rushed to the hospital, she discovered what many high-achieving women experience but rarely acknowledge – her body had been screaming for attention while her mind kept pushing forward.
"I used to dream of Excel sheets and project plans and strategies," Padma reveals in this raw, honest conversation. "I thought I'm really good at it, I love it, I thrive in this, until one day I collapsed." That terrifying moment – believing she might never see her 10-month-old daughter again – marked the beginning of a profound transformation. What followed was a journey into unprocessed grief, the discovery of "radical gratitude" as a daily practice, and eventually, the courageous decision to walk away from a 24-year career when organizational changes conflicted with her core values.
Padma shares game-changing concepts that have reshaped her approach to life and work: the power of pausing to identify what's truly holding you back, expanding your "circle of influence" by stepping into discomfort, and using the "visceral vision" technique to operate from a place of achievement rather than lack. Her story of advocating for exploited children in Indian construction sites demonstrates how one person can create meaningful change by simply asking, "What would I like to do?" rather than waiting for others to solve systemic problems.
For women feeling invisible or stuck in their careers, Padma offers both validation and practical guidance. "How many of you have sat at a table and shared your idea, people look at you and move on, then somebody else repeats the same idea and they're like 'wow, gravity has been discovered'?" Her coaching now focuses on helping women shed this "cloak of invisibility" and elevate their personal brand beyond organizational titles. Ready to reclaim your power? Connect with Padma through the links in our show notes to discover what might be holding you back and take your first steps toward transformation.
Book a FREE SESSION HERE:
https://link.coachfoundation.com/widget/bookings/wlm-special-spots
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Who Is Julie Fairhurst?
Speaker • Author • Business Strategist • Founder of Women Like Me
Julie Fairhurst is a force of nature disguised as a woman with a pen and a business brain built for impact. As the founder of the Women Like Me Book Program, she has opened the door for women around the world to share their truth, heal their past, and rise into their power. Since 2019, she has published more than 30 books and over 350 true-life stories — without charging a single writer a dime! Why? Because women’s stories deserve daylight, not gatekeeping.
With 34 years in sales, marketing, and successful business leadership, Julie knows how to turn storytelling into influence and influence into income.
Her mission is clear and unapologetic: break generational trauma one story at a time and help women elevate both emotionally and financially. She doesn’t just publish books, she builds brands, confidence, and possibility, giving women the tools to rewrite their futures, grow their businesses, and lift their families with them.
Julie's Website
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When was the last time you felt truly seen and heard? For award-winning tech professional Padma Dayananda, a dramatic wake-up call changed everything. After collapsing at her office and being rushed to the hospital, she discovered what many high-achieving women experience but rarely acknowledge – her body had been screaming for attention while her mind kept pushing forward.
"I used to dream of Excel sheets and project plans and strategies," Padma reveals in this raw, honest conversation. "I thought I'm really good at it, I love it, I thrive in this, until one day I collapsed." That terrifying moment – believing she might never see her 10-month-old daughter again – marked the beginning of a profound transformation. What followed was a journey into unprocessed grief, the discovery of "radical gratitude" as a daily practice, and eventually, the courageous decision to walk away from a 24-year career when organizational changes conflicted with her core values.
Padma shares game-changing concepts that have reshaped her approach to life and work: the power of pausing to identify what's truly holding you back, expanding your "circle of influence" by stepping into discomfort, and using the "visceral vision" technique to operate from a place of achievement rather than lack. Her story of advocating for exploited children in Indian construction sites demonstrates how one person can create meaningful change by simply asking, "What would I like to do?" rather than waiting for others to solve systemic problems.
For women feeling invisible or stuck in their careers, Padma offers both validation and practical guidance. "How many of you have sat at a table and shared your idea, people look at you and move on, then somebody else repeats the same idea and they're like 'wow, gravity has been discovered'?" Her coaching now focuses on helping women shed this "cloak of invisibility" and elevate their personal brand beyond organizational titles. Ready to reclaim your power? Connect with Padma through the links in our show notes to discover what might be holding you back and take your first steps toward transformation.
Book a FREE SESSION HERE:
https://link.coachfoundation.com/widget/bookings/wlm-special-spots
Join the Movement - Women Like Me Community
Who Is Julie Fairhurst?
Speaker • Author • Business Strategist • Founder of Women Like Me
Julie Fairhurst is a force of nature disguised as a woman with a pen and a business brain built for impact. As the founder of the Women Like Me Book Program, she has opened the door for women around the world to share their truth, heal their past, and rise into their power. Since 2019, she has published more than 30 books and over 350 true-life stories — without charging a single writer a dime! Why? Because women’s stories deserve daylight, not gatekeeping.
With 34 years in sales, marketing, and successful business leadership, Julie knows how to turn storytelling into influence and influence into income.
Her mission is clear and unapologetic: break generational trauma one story at a time and help women elevate both emotionally and financially. She doesn’t just publish books, she builds brands, confidence, and possibility, giving women the tools to rewrite their futures, grow their businesses, and lift their families with them.
Julie's Website