3 ways to feel cozy and at peace while you make a big change

Feel sure of yourself even when nothing’s certain

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 all 00:37 – What true self-trust really means 01:04 – The self-doubt cycle (and how to break it) 03:18 – The self-trust cycle: building quiet confidence 04:58 – Why taking ownership changes everything 06:31 – Redefining failure and learning through mistakes 07:29 – Practical ways to build self-trust 07:50 – Free workshop: How to Make Better Career Decisions 🔧 FIND THE TOOLS & TRANSCRIPT: katemaxwellcoach.com/blueprints-to-becoming/how-to-build-self-trust [http://katemaxwellcoach.com/blueprints-to-becoming/how-to-build-self-trust] FREE PRIVATE WORKSHOP HOW TO MAKE BETTER CAREER DECISIONS https://www.katemaxwellcoach.com/signup-free-career-decision-workshop [https://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 [https://www.katemaxwellcoach.com/charted] – CHOOSE A NEW CAREER DIRECTION IN 6 Weeks – Without Burning Any Bridges 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/tethered [https://www.katemaxwellcoach.com/tethered] – DESIGN & BUILD YOUR DREAM CAREER IN 5 MONTHS – Without Sacrificing Your Stability 👋 SAY HI: 💌 kate@katemaxwellcoach.com [kate@katemaxwellcoach.com] 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com [https://www.katemaxwellcoach.com/] 🫂 LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-maxwell-11a1a1a2/]

3 things to do when you don’t know where to invest your energy

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 paralysis 00:30 – Spotting the ideas you’ve quietly dismissed 02:33 – Defining what “energy” means for you 03:56 – Free workshop: How to Make Better Career Decisions 05:09 – Why imperfect action beats the perfect plan 07:23 – 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/ [⁠katemaxwellcoach.com/blueprints-to-becoming/⁠3-things-to-do-when-you-dont-know-where-to-invest-your-energy-in-your-career/] FREE PRIVATE WORKSHOP HOW TO MAKE BETTER CAREER DECISIONS https://www.katemaxwellcoach.com/signup-free-career-decision-workshop [https://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 [https://www.katemaxwellcoach.com/charted] – CHOOSE A NEW CAREER DIRECTION IN 6 Weeks – Without Burning Any Bridges 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/tethered [https://www.katemaxwellcoach.com/tethered] – DESIGN & BUILD YOUR DREAM CAREER IN 5 MONTHS – Without Sacrificing Your Stability 👋 SAY HI: 💌 kate@katemaxwellcoach.com [kate@katemaxwellcoach.com] 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com [https://www.katemaxwellcoach.com/] 🫂 LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-maxwell-11a1a1a2/]

You don’t need to prove anything

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 work 01:04 – Why we crave validation and how it forms 02:50 – How to identify your critics and supporters 04:53 – The hidden cost of external validation 07:22 – How to switch to internal validation 10:55 – Steps to practice self-validation 11:53 – 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 exercise FREE PRIVATE WORKSHOP HOW TO MAKE BETTER CAREER DECISIONS https://www.katemaxwellcoach.com/signup-free-career-decision-workshop [https://www.katemaxwellcoach.com/signup-free-career-decision-workshop] 📺 Watch on YouTube 🎧 Listen via your podcast app ⏰ 18 mins, available immediately BONUSES 📘 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 💌 kate@katemaxwellcoach.com 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com 🫂 LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-maxwell-11a1a1a2/]

3 ways to feel cozy and at peace while you make a big change

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 episode 01:04 – Stop your brain’s thinking traps 03:28 – Comfort vs. Stretch vs. Panic 06:17 – Cozy rewards and why you need them 08:32 – 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/ [http://xn--katemaxwellcoach-pi7i.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/84990db3d6 [https://kate-maxwell-coaching.kit.com/84990db3d6] Every resource I’ve ever shared, organised by the exact problem you’re facing: https://kate-maxwell-coaching.kit.com/all-the-resources-ever [https://kate-maxwell-coaching.kit.com/all-the-resources-ever] 💖 WORK TOGETHER: 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/charted [https://www.katemaxwellcoach.com/charted] – CHOOSE A NEW CAREER DIRECTION IN 6 WEEKS - Without Burning Any Bridges 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/tethered [https://www.katemaxwellcoach.com/tethered] – DESIGN AND BUILD YOUR DREAM CAREER IN 5 MONTHS - Without Sacrificing Your Stability 👋 SAY HI: 💌 kate@katemaxwellcoach.com [kate@katemaxwellcoach.com] 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com [https://www.katemaxwellcoach.com/] 🫂 LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-maxwell-11a1a1a2/]

How to figure out what’s important to you

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 – Intro 01:01 – Why your frustration is actually a clue 03:23 – The link between impact, causes, and career choice 06:59 – What your ideal “ways of working” reveal about your next step 09:41 – Pulling it all together: your career formula 🔧 FIND THE TOOLS & TRANSCRIPT: ⁠katemaxwellcoach.com/blueprints-to-becoming/how-to-figure-out-whats-important-to-you/ [http://xn--katemaxwellcoach-pi7i.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/84990db3d6 [https://kate-maxwell-coaching.kit.com/84990db3d6] Every resource I’ve ever shared, organised by the exact problem you’re facing: https://kate-maxwell-coaching.kit.com/all-the-resources-ever [https://kate-maxwell-coaching.kit.com/all-the-resources-ever] 💖 WORK TOGETHER: 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/charted [https://www.katemaxwellcoach.com/charted] – CHOOSE A NEW CAREER DIRECTION IN 6 WEEKS - Without Burning Any Bridges 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com/tethered [https://www.katemaxwellcoach.com/tethered] – DESIGN AND BUILD YOUR DREAM CAREER IN 5 MONTHS - Without Sacrificing Your Stability 👋 SAY HI: 💌 kate@katemaxwellcoach.com [kate@katemaxwellcoach.com] 🌐 www.katemaxwellcoach.com [http://www.katemaxwellcoach.com/] 🫂 LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-maxwell-11a1a1a2/]