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Ambitious-ish helps smart, driven women ditch the daily overwhelm, resentment, and burnout and start feeling as good as their life looks. If you are constantly hard on yourself, tired of feeling out of control of your own life, and ready to feel calm and balanced, you are in the right place. It’s possible to enjoy the life you’ve worked so hard to create, the only thing standing in your way is YOU. Join Kelle and Nina, certified life and professional coaches, as they share tips, tools, and s ...
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When was the last time you prioritized pleasure? Not the quick dopamine hits from social media or Netflix binges but the kind that makes you feel alive, powerful, and deeply connected to yourself. For many ambitious women, pleasure often falls to the bottom of our endless to-do lists. In this week's episode, we dive deep with Dr. Jenn Kennedy, a bo…
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Have you ever found yourself snapping at a colleague, fighting back tears in a meeting, or losing your cool over a simple mistake? What if these emotional outbursts aren't signs of weakness, but simply your nervous system doing exactly what it was designed to do? What we commonly call "getting triggered" isn't something that happens to us—it happen…
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Welcome to the latest Ambitious-ish snack, a bite-sized episode to keep your brain nourished and on the rails so you can ACTUALLY enjoy the life you work so hard to create. Let’s talk about how to navigate uncertainty right now. For more information, go to: https://www.kelleandnina.com/By Kelle Cobble & Nina Lynch
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Are you feeling anxious about economic uncertainty? Do you find yourself overworking, overthinking, or slipping into a scarcity mindset when the financial forecast looks cloudy? What if you could feel empowered and secure no matter what the market is doing? Get ready to shift your mindset, take aligned action, and tap into your feminine superpowers…
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Do you ever feel that knot in your stomach when you see a competitor's success on social media? Or a flash of panic when someone in your industry launches something big before you? Competition is a normal part of being a high achiever, but too often we get caught in a toxic cycle of comparison that keeps us stuck in self-doubt and overwhelm. In thi…
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Do you ever feel like you've lost that drive, that desire to succeed? While life may look pretty good from the outside, how you feel living it is a different story. If this resonates with you, you're not alone. In this episode, we're discussing what it means to be "ambitious-ish" and how to find balance between your doing and being energy. Discover…
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed and stuck in your business, unsure of how to take the next steps to achieve your goals? Do you struggle with putting yourself out there on social media and dealing with the fear of criticism and failure? In this episode, our former coaching client Molly joins us to share her transformative coaching journey and the too…
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Have you ever bottled up your needs until you exploded? Or gone totally passive-aggressive instead of just asking for what you want? As high achievers, we tell ourselves that expressing our needs makes us weak, burdensome, and needy. We'd rather overwork, over-function, and over-deliver than actually say, "Hey, I need a hand." Join us as we discuss…
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Do you ever feel your blood pressure rising when dealing with that challenging colleague, client, or even loved one? In this episode, we break down crucial tools for regulating your nervous system and responding thoughtfully instead of reactively when dealing with difficult people. You’ll also learn how to set boundaries, communicate your needs, an…
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Are your relationships stuck in a rut of negativity and disconnection? What if complaining, blaming, defending, and assuming are the culprits? These normal but disempowering patterns keep us in victim mentality and survival mode, but there's a better way. By eliminating these four behaviors, we can relate to ourselves and others with more understan…
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Welcome to your Friday Ambitious-ish snack, a bite-sized episode to keep your brain nourished and on the rails so you can ACTUALLY enjoy the life you work so hard to create. Let’s talk about the one question you need to answer to create balance in your life. For more information, go to: https://www.kelleandnina.com/…
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Do you ever feel like a fraud, despite your accomplishments? Like you're just waiting to be found out as an imposter who doesn't belong? If so, you're not alone. Up to 70% of people experience imposter syndrome at some point, even highly successful individuals. Tune in to learn practical strategies for reframing imposter syndrome as a sign of growt…
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Welcome to your Friday Ambitious-ish snack, a bite-sized episode to keep your brain nourished and on the rails so you can ACTUALLY enjoy the life you work so hard to create. Let’s talk about Self-Sabotage and how to work through it. For more information, go to: https://www.kelleandnina.com/By Kelle Cobble & Nina Lynch
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Do you ever feel like your brain is stuck in a negative thought spiral? Like your inner critic is working overtime, everything feels heavy, and you're convinced you're the only one who can't get it together? Well, I have some good news - it's not just you. And more importantly, it's not your fault. The even better news? You can break free from that…
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Have you already abandoned your New Year's resolutions? You're not alone. In fact, January 10th is known as "Quitter's Day" because it's when 80% of people give up on their goals. But what if this year could be different? Get ready to learn how to set goals in a way that sets you up for success, not failure. We will teach you how to make a plan, wo…
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Do you ever find yourself pretending to be someone you're not? Saying you’re fine when you're really not, or acting like you have it all together when deep down you feel like you're falling apart? If so, you're not alone. In today's episode, we dive into the topic of pretending and how it can hold us back from living authentically. Tune in to learn…
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Welcome to another Ambitious-ish snack, a bite-sized episode to keep your brain nourished and on the rails so you can ACTUALLY enjoy the life you work so hard to create. Ready to make 2025 your breakthrough year? Here’s how. For more information, go to: https://bit.ly/2025GOALGETTINGBy Kelle Cobble & Nina Lynch
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Do you ever feel like you're just going through the motions in life, lacking a sense of purpose or direction? You're not alone. As we enter a new year, many of us find ourselves re-evaluating our lives, taking stock of where we've been, and looking ahead to where we want to go. But here's the secret: finding your purpose isn't about looking outside…
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Welcome to your Friday Ambitious-ish snack, a bite-sized episode to keep your brain nourished and on the rails so you can ACTUALLY enjoy the life you work so hard to create. Let’s talk about how if you knew how, you’d already be doing it. For more information, go to: https://www.kelleandnina.com/By Kelle Cobble & Nina Lynch
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Do you ever feel like you're constantly rushing through life, trying to check off an endless to-do list? In a world that rewards productivity and busyness, it's easy to get caught up in the cycle of doing more and more. This might feel especially pronounced for you while preparing for the holidays. But what if there was a better way? Join us this w…
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Have you ever found yourself stuck asking the same unhelpful questions over and over again? Questions like, "What should I do?" or, "Why does this always happen to me?" If so, you're not alone. We've all been there, caught in a loop of unproductive self-inquiry that keeps us trapped in our current circumstances. Tune in today as we revisit an impor…
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Welcome to your Friday Ambitious-ish snack, a bite-sized episode to keep your brain nourished and on the rails so you can ACTUALLY enjoy the life you work so hard to create. Let’s talk about what it means to be Ambitious-ish. For more information, go to: https://www.kelleandnina.com/By Kelle Cobble & Nina Lynch
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Have you ever felt like you've achieved everything you set out to accomplish, but still feel unhappy and unfulfilled? That's exactly how Lindsay, a successful orthopedic surgeon, wife, and mother, felt before she started coaching with us. Despite having a thriving practice, a wonderful family, and a beautiful home, Lindsay found herself at one of t…
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Overthinking is a common struggle, especially during the stressful holiday season when all of the issues in our lives seem magnified. But what exactly is overthinking, why are our brains wired to do it, and what can we do to stop overthinking and actually enjoy the decisions we’ve made? Tune in this week to discover five simple steps to break free …
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Do you feel like the holidays magnify all your existing stress and challenges? You're not alone. Our brains are wired for survival, not for joy and peace. So unwittingly, we can find ourselves in a chronic state of survival mode over the holidays. This week, discover how to truly enjoy the holiday season. Learn how to break free from survival mode …
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Have you ever felt like your flaws were actually survival mechanisms from your past? Like your people-pleasing, perfectionism, and defensiveness developed as a way to stay safe in your youth? Join us as we unpack key concepts like betrayal trauma, betrayal blindness, and high-functioning codependency that have been essential in Nina’s healing proce…
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Welcome to your Friday Ambitious-ish snack, a bite-sized episode to keep your brain nourished and on the rails so you can ACTUALLY enjoy the life you work so hard to create. Let’s talk about the high-achieving woman’s dilemma. For more information, go to: https://www.kelleandnina.com/By Kelle Cobble & Nina Lynch
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Have you ever wondered what it's really like to work with a coach, and more specifically, what it’s like to coach with us? In this episode, we pull back the curtain and invite one of our rockstar clients to share her experience. Jackie recently completed a 6-month coaching container with us, and the results she achieved are truly incredible. If you…
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Never enough time in the day to get everything done? Are you constantly overwhelmed, exhausted, and struggling to keep up with the demands of work and life? If so, you're not alone. Many ambitious, driven women find themselves in this same predicament, pushing themselves to the brink of burnout in an effort to do it all. Tune in this week as we sha…
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Welcome to your Friday Ambitious-ish snack, a bite-sized episode to keep your brain nourished and on the rails so you can ACTUALLY enjoy the life you work so hard to create. Hear how we coached this client to step into her CEO role. For more information, go to: https://www.kelleandnina.com/By Kelle Cobble & Nina Lynch
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Do you feel like you're always rushing through life, trying to get everything done but never having enough time? You wake up thinking about your to-do list, go to bed worrying about what didn't get finished, and move through your days with a constant buzz of low-grade anxiety. Tune in this week as we guide you through a mini time audit exercise to …
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Do you ever find yourself worrying too much about what other people think of you? Both of us do it, but we wish we didn’t. It's a natural human tendency, but living in this place risks holding even the most ambitious, high-functioning women from living authentically and pursuing their dreams. Tune in this week as Kelle opens up about her recent exp…
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Do you often find yourself consumed with thoughts about what others think of you? Whether it’s friends, family, or co-workers, are you constantly worried about being judged for your looks, your work, or your life choices? If so, you're not alone. We've all been there, desperately wanting to be liked and accepted by those around us. Tune in this wee…
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Welcome to your Friday Ambitious-ish snack, a bite-sized episode to keep your brain nourished and on the rails so you can ACTUALLY enjoy the life you work so hard to create. Hear our insights on what to do when you are muscling through. For more information, go to: https://www.kelleandnina.com/By Kelle Cobble & Nina Lynch
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You’ve never experienced boundaries taught like we teach them in the fifth and final part of our burnout mini-series. By the end of this episode, you'll have the tools and mindset shifts needed to start setting boundaries in a way that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally. Tune in this week to discover how to set boundaries with …
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the weight of your responsibilities? Like no matter how much you do, it's never enough? If you're a high-achieving woman, chances are you've struggled with toxic responsibility and the burnout that comes with it. Tune in this week to discover how over-responsibility leads ambitious women straight to burnout. You’ll l…
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In the third part of our burnout mini-series, we dive into the importance of slowing down and being intentional in order to avoid burnout. If you're ready to break free from the cycle of burnout and discover a more purposeful, empowered way of living, this episode is for you. Tune in this week to discover how rushing through life is leaving you fee…
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Too many of us women who are juggling career goals, family relationships, and every other aspect of the invisible load, we're constantly stressed and we're just trying to push through it. However, stress isn't something that you can just power through. Stress needs to be dealt with physically and mentally, and in this episode, you’ll learn how to d…
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