No Plan B: Building a Career on Purpose with Nicole Gottselig

This week, I’m joined by Nicole Gottselig, a Canadian writer, editor, and storytelling powerhouse based in Berlin. Nicole’s a natural connector with over a decade in content creation, event hosting, and community building. As host of Connect with Purpose and former host of Hotjar’s Through the Looking Jar, she’s known for sparking real, human conversations that inspire action.We chat about money, purpose, and what happens when you stop waiting for permission and finally go all in. Nicole shares how stepping out from behind the scenes and showing up as her unfiltered self transformed everything. It’s an honest, energising conversation about bravery, burnout, and building a life that feels truly aligned.Here are the highlights:Nicole’s path from ghostwriting to brand storytelling (03:53)Manifestation before she even knew what it was (10:00)Finding purpose through helping others tell their stories (15:00)How losing her “dream job” opened new doors (24:01)The magic of showing up online - even when no one’s liking (25:08)LinkedIn visibility tips that actually work (30:13)AI, authenticity, and using your real voice (35:53)The power of being seen - and saying yes (42:45)Connect with Nicole:InstagramTo find out more:WebsiteInstagram(FREE) THE CUSHY WORK WEEK PLAYBOOKThis podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio