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Breaking Free from the Grind
Join Master Certified Coach, Columbia MBA & former Wall Street investment banker & Fortune 500 consultant Amelia Noël each week to learn everything you need to work less, stress less & break free from the grind of your career.
Episodes
128 episodes
Ep #128 – Working Hard, Worrying Harder: Breaking out of the Anxiety Loop at Work
Ever catch yourself rehearsing every worst-case scenario before a big meeting—then wonder why you’re exhausted before it even starts? In this episode we unpack “the worrier’s curse,” reveal why high-achievers are biologically and men...
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Episode 48
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Ep #127 – The Overachievers Syndrome: Why Proving Your Worth isn’t the Path to Success
What if your constant overworking isn’t proof of your value—but a symptom of doubt? Are you hustling to prove yourself because you’ve forgotten your worth?3 Key Takeaways from the Episode: • Why overachievers confuse ...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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Ep #126 - 5 Warning Signs You’re Headed to Burnout (+ How to Get Back on Track Fast)
What if burnout isn’t the cost of a high-achieving career—but a red flag that something’s off? Are you stuck in stress because of your role, or because you’ve lost alignment with what really matters?3 Key Takeaways from the Episode:
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Episode 46
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Ep #125 - Perfection Isn’t Required: Mastering Recovering from Mistakes on the Job
What if the real problem isn’t the mistake you made—but what you made it mean? Are you spending more energy punishing yourself than actually moving forward?3 Key Takeaways from the Episode: • Why high achievers fe...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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Ep #124 - From Burnout to Balance: Escaping the 'Busy' Trap at Work
Do you automatically say “I’m so busy” when someone asks how you’re doing? What if that phrase is keeping you trapped in stress, burnout, and overwork?3 Key Takeaways from the Episode: • Why identifying as a "busy per...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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25:54
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Ep #123 - Email Energetics: Beating 'Outlook Burnout' & Taking Back Control of Your Inbox
Is your inbox running your day—and your energy? What if the key to fewer emails and better results isn’t better filters, but better feelings?3 Key Takeaways from the Episode: • Why your email energy ...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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Ep #122 - Should I Stay or Should I Go? (ft. Executive Coach Pooja Venkatraman)
What if your best career move isn’t grinding harder—but trusting yourself more? 🤯 In this episode, we dive deep with executive coach Pooja Venkatraman to unpack how high-achievers can make smarter, more aligned decisions when wondering...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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Ep #121 - Client Success Series: Overwhelmed to In Control; Why Replying to the Email Can Wait
What does it really look like to break free from the grind? And how can shifting just a few beliefs at work lead to life-changing results everywhere else, too? In this inspiring client success episode, Amelia sits down with Catherine—a...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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Ep #120 - What it REALLY Takes to Create Stability & Security in Your Career (Part III)
What if trusting that everything will be okay is the real key to ending overwork and creating career success that feels good? In this final episode of the 3-part series, Amelia reveals how cultivating trust transforms how you show up—e...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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Ep #119 - What it REALLY Takes to Create Stability & Security in Your Career (Part II)
Where are you tying your sense of stability right now—to the economy, your company, your boss? In this episode, Amelia reveals why true certainty comes from within, and how deepening belief in yourself transforms how you show up in your career ...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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16:56
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Ep #118 - What it REALLY Takes to Create Stability & Security in Your Career (Part I)
Feeling overwhelmed by instability at work or in the world right now? In this first episode of a 3-part series, Amelia shares how to anchor yourself in times of uncertainty—so you can feel calm, clear, and in control, no matter what’s happening...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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Ep #117 - It's Okay to Have a Bad Day at Work
What if having a bad day at work didn’t mean anything had gone wrong? In this episode, we explore why bad days are not only normal—but essential—and how shifting your mindset around them can unlock more peace, energy, and resilience in your car...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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Ep #116 - Q1 Audit: What it Really Takes to Create Sustainable Success
What’s really keeping you stuck in the grind so far in 2025? In this episode, we take an honest Q1 audit to uncover the hidden habits sabotaging your success—and the one question you need to ask to shift everything.In this episode:
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Episode 36
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Ep #115 - The REAL Reason You're Burnt Out.
What if the real reason you're burned out at work isn’t your job, your boss, or your hours—but a lack of courage? In this episode, I share how building the skill of courage is the missing piece to creating sustainable success in your c...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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Ep #114 - What to Do When You Receive Bad Feedback at Work
How do you handle negative feedback without spiraling into stress or defensiveness? The way you react can determine your effectiveness, influence, and career success. In this episode, I’ll teach you how to shift your mindset, master "email ener...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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Ep #113 - Client Success Series: How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome & Stop People Pleasing FOR GOOD
Are you stuck in a cycle of people-pleasing, imposter syndrome, or burnout? What if small mindset shifts could completely transform your career and life? In this episode, I sit down with my client, Laura, as she shares her powerful journey of b...
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Ep #112 - How to Manage Your Time More Effectively at Work
Feeling overwhelmed by your workload and struggling to manage your time? The key isn’t more productivity hacks—it’s getting clear on your priorities and setting boundaries. In this episode, I’ll share a simple three-step framework to help you t...
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Episode 34
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Ep #111 - How to Be Nicer to Yourself at Work (VALENTINE'S DAY EDITION)
How often do you beat yourself at work when you make a mistake? How frequently do you compare yourself to others or feel competitive with your coworkers? How many lunch breaks, bio breaks, or dinners with family and friends have you skipped bec...
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Episode 33
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Ep #110 - BFG Client Success Series: How to Feel Prepared & Confident in Any Situation at Work
How often do you find yourself doubting your own value at work? What if there was a way to regain control, communicate your worth, and feel truly confident in your career? 🎙 Join me and my client, Tim, as we dive deep into his transformational ...
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Ep #109 - What to Do if You're Facing Uncertainty at Work
Are you feeling uncertain about your job or career future? Is fear of layoffs, reorganizations, or market shifts making you overwork and second-guess yourself? 🎙 This episode will help you shift from stress and doubt to confidence and clarity.<...
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Ep #108 – What to Do When You Feel Unworthy at Work (feat. Anna Lakomy)
Do you ever feel unworthy of success, money, or praise in your career? Could low self-worth be silently fueling your stress, self-doubt, and overworking? 🎙 Join me and special guest, Anna Lakomy, your Career Guardian Angel, as we dive deep into...
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Ep #107 - BFG Client Success Series: How to Create True Success & Happiness in the Grind
This week, we're kicking off the 2025 BFG Client Success Series with my client Tyson, a Managing Partner at Caliber Wealth Management in Overland Park, KS.In this episode, Tyson shares his experiences, biggest lessons, and successes in ...
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Episode 32
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Ep #106 - The One Thing that's More Effective than 2025 Career Resolutions
Are your New Year’s career resolutions setting you up for success—or stress? What if there’s a better way to achieve your career goals in 2025? 🎙In this episode:1️⃣ Learn why traditional career resolutions often fail and ho...
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Episode 31
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Ep #105 - How to Stay Motivated this Week at Work
Feeling unmotivated as the year comes to a close? Are you overwhelmed by deadlines or simply counting down the days until your holiday break? 🎙In this episode:Discover how adopting a "giver" mindset can help you overcome stre...
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Episode 30
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Ep #104 - How to Stop Feeling Competitive with Your Coworkers
Feeling super competitive with that ONE coworker at work? You know, that one person you can't seem to get out of your head and stop worrying about no matter how hard you try? Tune into this week's Breaking Free from the Grind e...
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Episode 29
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