Why Your Manager Can't Help You (And What to Do About It)
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🔥Join my on-demand, one-on-one career coaching program: Today I'm tackling something we're all feeling but might not have named yet - we're stuck in the career equivalent of middle school! Just like those awkward puberty years, our workplace is going through major changes and the support systems we used to rely on are falling apart. I'll share: · Why the current workplace feels like middle school (awkward, confusing, less support) · The shocking new Gallup workplace report showing management burnout ...
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The biggest lie about work (that you probably believe too)
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☕️FREE COFFEE CHAT: 🔥Join the waitlist My coaching on demand program launches soon. Get on the waitlist for an exclusive 3-day special offer at Is your brain telling you doom-and-gloom stories about your work situation? In today's episode, I'm sharing a powerful tool that's helped my clients break free from career-limiting narratives without denying the very real challenges they're facing. Let's be real—work is HARD right now. With endless reorgs, bosses who are struggling themselves, and the pressure of doing multiple people's jobs, it's no wonder you're feeling stuck. But...
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How to Stop Waiting for When
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☕️FREE COFFEE CHAT: 🔥Join the waitlist My coaching on demand program launches soon. Get on the waitlist for an exclusive 3-day special offer at Do you keep telling yourself things will get better "when" something else happens? When that project ends... when you get a new boss... when the economy improves? In this eye-opening episode, I share why our brains love the "when trap" and how it keeps talented professionals stuck for years. What you'll learn: ✅ Why there's never really a "good time" to make changes ✅How to recognize when you're caught in the "when trap" ...
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The When Trap: 3 Reasons Your Career Is Stuck
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☕️FREE COFFEE CHAT: 🔥Join the waitlist My coaching on demand program launches soon. Get on the waitlist for an exclusive 3-day special offer at In this episode, I tackle the common "when trap" that keeps talented professionals stuck in their careers. After spending 12 years at Amazon, I reveal the three biggest "when traps" that might be holding you back: 1. I'm waiting for "when the time is right" to make career moves 2. I'm waiting for "when a project is done" to feel better 3. I'm waiting for "when...
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Impostor Syndrome Part 4: The Secret Weapon Against Impostor Syndrome
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☕️FREE COFFEE CHAT: 🔥Join the waitlist My coaching on demand program launches soon. Get on the waitlist for an exclusive 3-day special offer at In this powerful final installment of my impostor syndrome series, I reveal the missing ingredient that transforms how you navigate professional growth and uncertainty. After 12 years at Amazon interviewing hundreds of candidates, I discovered the most crucial leadership principle wasn't what most people expect. This same principle is the key to conquering your impostor feelings once and for all. Listen to learn: ...
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Impostor Syndrome Part 3: Building Self-Confidence When You Feel Like an Impostor
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*** FREE COFFEE CHAT: *** Join the waitlist to be in the know on a new coaching option: In the third episode of our impostor syndrome series, we tackle the persistent self-doubt that shows up when you're trying new things. While previous episodes explained why impostor feelings aren't a problem to solve and how to "go all in" despite them, today we focus on building lasting self-confidence. Key insights: · The difference between confidence (output based on past success) and self-confidence (input based on believing you can figure things out) ...
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Impostor Syndrome Part 2: What to do when you feel like an impostor
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*** FREE COFFEE CHAT: *** Join the waitlist to be in the know on a new coaching option: In part 2 of our impostor syndrome series, we explore why feeling like an impostor isn't a problem, but a normal response when doing something new. Learn how to "go all in" on the feeling instead of fighting it. Key Points: Impostor syndrome is not a problem to fix—it's a natural part of growth "What you resist will persist"—fighting the feeling only intensifies it Your nervous system naturally perceives new challenges as threats Recognizing your physical response helps you...
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Impostor Syndrome Part 1: Impostor Syndrome Isn't a Problem, It's a Growth Indicator
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*** FREE COFFEE CHAT: *** Join the waitlist to be in the know on a new coaching option: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/waitlist Ever feel like you're faking it at work? Like everyone else knows what they're doing but you're just pretending? You're not alone. In this first episode of our impostor syndrome series, I share my own embarrassing story of feeling like a complete fraud in my first branding meeting (spoiler: I totally made stuff up and got called out), and explain why impostor syndrome isn't actually a problem to solve. Here's what you'll learn: ...
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Burnout Part 4: Easy Ways to Feel Better When You're Burned Out
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*** FREE COFFEE CHAT: *** 3 STEPS TO DEAL WITH A BAD MANAGER: Ever notice how flowers on a random Tuesday mean more than flowers on Valentine's Day? That's the idea behind this episode. In this final part of our burnout series, I'm sharing my favorite quick and quirky ways to create tiny moments of joy throughout your day. From 30-second dance parties to talking to the moon (yes, really!), these might sound silly, but they work. Think of it like music - without those tiny moments of silence between notes, it's just noise. Same goes for your day. It's the small stuff that helps...
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Burnout Part 3: The Missing Piece in Burnout Recovery
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Special Announcement: I'm launching a new video coaching program to help more people access career coaching at an affordable price point (less than $1/day). Join the waitlist at . *** FREE COFFEE CHAT: *** 3 STEPS TO DEAL WITH A BAD MANAGER: In this episode, we dive into what really happens in your body when you're constantly stressed at work, and why jumping from job to job isn't a long-term solution. I break down my three-tier approach to understanding nervous system resilience: · The Bottom: Low energy states (burnout, depression)...
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In today’s episode, we’re diving into the challenges of navigating a toxic work environment, especially when setting boundaries with a manager who may not have your back. I’ll share insights from a recent workshop where we explored how to handle situations where standing up for yourself could bring negative consequences. This episode is packed with practical advice to help you separate the "data" from the "drama," set clear boundaries without jeopardizing your job, and find your way to a place where you feel respected and empowered.
If you’re tired of feeling stuck and want practical steps for handling a difficult manager, this one's for you.
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