25: The Life and Death of an Ambitious Career with author Kristi Coulter, Part 2

Do you feel like you are flatlining at work? Do you ever find yourself spinning out or second-guessing yourself in a way that blocks your growth at work? <br/><br/>If so, you ABSOLUTELY need to listen to this episode filled with insight for any high-achiever who is getting in her own way.<br/><br/>In part 2 of Nicole’s conversation with Kristi Coulter, Kristi gets candid about the highs and lows of her big career shift from corporate America to professional author. When looking back at her decade-plus at Amazon, Kristi drops valuable insight and advice for anyone who may be underselling themselves and dealing with impostor syndrome. <br/><br/>The TOP learnings in this episode: A surprising thing she learned about being an introvert (5:06)A game-changing suggestion Kristi has for any burgeoning authors interested in memoir writing (9:01)Kristi’s advice for professional women in the thick of it who may be underselling themselves, including a secret power you may not know you already have (16:06)A new way to look at impostor syndrome and why you shouldn’t have to “get over it” (21:31)<br/>Kristi Coulter is the author of EXIT INTERVIEW: THE LIFE & DEATH OF MY AMBITIOUS CAREER and the memoir-in-essays NOTHING GOOD CAN COME FROM THIS, a finalist for the Washington State Book Award. Her work has also appeared in New York Magazine, The Paris Review, Glamour, Elle, and elsewhere. She lives in Seattle and Los Angeles and teaches writing at Hugo House. <br/><br/>If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag @nicoletsong and @KristiCCCoulter so we can give you a shout-out and thank you for your support! <br/><br/>Do you struggle with boundaries? Discover the blind spots holding you back and take the Boundary Tendencies Quiz >> nicoletsong.com/quiz<br/><br/>Want to build morning habits that last so you jump out of bed with energy and clarity every morning? Join Nicole’s 5-Day Morning Challenge >> go.nicoletsong.com/morning-habits<br/><br/>Haven’t left a review yet? We’d love for you to at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/school-of-self-worth/id1678655504<br/><br/>For full show notes, transcript, and links, visit nicoletsong.com/podcast.<br/><br/>Have a question or topic you’d like Nicole to touch on in a future episode? Email podcast@nicoletsong.com to share any thoughts or feedback. <br/><br/>Learn More About Kristi:Website: www.kristicoulter.comBuy Kristi’s Newest Book: Exit Interview Instagram: @KristiCCCoulterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristicoulterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristicoulter/Catch up with Nicole: Website: nicoletsong.com Subscribe to her newsletterInstagram: nicoletsongTiktok: @nicoletsong_Facebook community: Balance + BoundariesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-tsong/