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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 24 MIN

From a Stanford PhD and Big Tech to Leadership Coach: Anubha Kothari’s Second Act

from Second Act: Lives Beyond the Job Title · host Gayathri Geetha

Embracing Nonlinear Journeys: From Tech Leadership to Inner Transformation with Anubha KothariIn this episode, Anubha shares her inspiring journey from Silicon Valley tech roles to guiding women through inner transformation. Discover how embracing the nonlinear path, trusting your instincts, and celebrating small wins can lead to a fulfilling second act. Whether you're contemplating a career pivot or seeking greater alignment with your true self, this conversation offers practical insights and heartfelt stories to motivate your next chapter.Key TopicsAnubha's diverse career journey across Amazon, Meta, eBay, and her transition to inner transformation coachingHow her early experiences and passion for depth influenced her multiple life chaptersThe concept of "radiance" and reclaiming one's innate vitality and authenticityNavigating nonlinear career pivots: experimentation over leaps, trusting intuition, and embracing uncertaintyPractical strategies for financial planning and maintaining motivation during transition phasesThe power of celebrating wins through tools like a Win Book to reinforce momentumThe realities of being a transformational coach: emotional energy, ongoing learning, and client intimacyDesigning cohort programs for women to explore leadership, sovereignty, and self-led livingAdvice for listeners feeling called to explore their own authentic paths amidst rapid changeTimestamps00:00 - Introduction: From tech leadership to inner transformation02:00 - Anubha's multifaceted journey across tech and healing modalities04:17 - What is radiance? Reclaiming your innate vitality05:07 - Supporting women as a transformational coach06:39 - Embracing a nonlinear, experimental approach to career pivots08:23 - Signals and intuition guiding meaningful change10:16 - Financial readiness and creative solutions during transition12:21 - Maintaining motivation and celebrating small wins with a Win Book14:55 - Behind the scenes: What it takes to be a leadership transformation coach16:26 - How clients discover Anubha and her marketing insights17:48 - Surprising aspects of coaching: Emotional intensity and growth19:03 - Redefining success: Inner alignment over external metrics20:16 - Planning for cohort programs and her future offerings22:29 - Impacting women through programs like Bloom and Bone & Bloom23:06 - Parting advice: Embrace your calling and expand into your true selfResources & LinksAnubha Kothari - WebsiteRadiantly Human Substack https://anubha.substack.com

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