Corporate Therapy: Executive Coaching with Lucy Paulise

Have you ever woken up at 3:00 AM on a Sunday with a knot in your stomach, dreading the Monday ahead? Most leaders spend their entire careers trying to hide their flaws, striving to appear as "finished products." In this episode, executive coach Lucy Paulise breaks the myth of "focusing only on your strengths."Through her Curious Leadership framework, Lucy explains why your leadership gaps aren't a threat to your authority—they are the compass pointing toward your deepest purpose.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why avoiding your weaknesses or pretending they don't exist is draining your energy and stalling your career.How to transform Sunday anxiety into a strategic competitive advantage.The 3 mental shifts to move from a "perfect expert" to a high-growth leader.As Lucy says: "Weaknesses exist so that you can wake up with a purpose on Sunday morning." Don’t hide from them; learn from them.🌐 Read the full article: Dive deeper into this topic and explore more strategies on my blog: lucypaulise.com🚀 Take your leadership to the next level:Are you ready to stop overcompensating and start leading with curiosity? Join my Curious Leadership executive coaching program.https://www.lucypaulise.com/executive-coaching/✨ Work with me: Book your 1-on-1 Fit Call today to see if my framework is the right match for your career goals: https://calendly.com/lucypaulise/coaching-fit-and-direction📸 Let’s connect on Instagram: Follow me for daily tips, behind-the-scenes insights, and leadership reflections: https://www.instagram.com/lucypaulisecoach/https://www.instagram.com/lucypaulisecoach/🔗 Links & Resources:https://www.forbes.com/sites/lucianapaulise/2026/04/27/3-ways-to-turn-your-leadership-gaps-into-your-purpose-driven-advantage/

Are you white-knuckling your way through the work week? For high achievers, giving 120% often feels like the only path to success. But what if that intensity is actually the very thing killing your deals, draining your team, and leading you straight to burnout?In this episode of Corporate Therapy, executive coach Lucy Paulise explores the counterintuitive power of the 50% Rule. Learn why "over-functioning" creates a repellent energy and how mastering the art of Active Surrender can make you more magnetic, influential, and effective.Lucy breaks down:The Over-Functioning Trap: Why doing 90% of the heavy lifting demoralizes those around you.The "Strategic Vacuum": How to use silence and curiosity to invite collaboration and buy-in.Your Inner Temperature: A practical mindset shift to maintain emotional steadiness, no matter how "stormy" the environment.The Quick Audit: Three red flags that show you're forcing it, and how to pivot back to flow.Stop trying to engineer the "Yes" and start leading with intention. This week, try the 50% challenge and see who moves to meet you at the line.Connect with Lucy:Book a 1-on-1 Coaching Session: https://www.lucypaulise.com/book-a-coaching-session-with-lucy-paulise/Visit the Website: www.lucypaulise.comRead More on Forbes & More:The 50% Rule: Why Active Surrender Is The Ultimate Career Power Move https://www.forbes.com/sites/lucianapaulise/2026/03/31/the-50-rule-why-active-surrender-is-the-ultimate-career-power-move/How to stop people-pleasing https://www.lucypaulise.com/how-to-stop-people-pleasing-at-work-and-set-boundaries/https://www.lucypaulise.com/how-to-stop-people-pleasing-at-work-and-set-boundaries/

Why do so many high achievers struggle to say no?In this episode of Corporate Therapy, executive coach and Forbes contributor Lucy Paulise explores one of the most common patterns she sees in high-performing professionals—people-pleasing disguised as dedication.Many leaders become known as the reliable problem-solver: the one who steps in, says yes, and keeps everything running smoothly. But over time, constantly prioritizing others’ needs can quietly lead to exhaustion, resentment, and burnout.Lucy explains why people-pleasing is often a learned survival strategy rooted in early experiences and how it can show up in leadership, especially for women navigating pressure, expectations, ADHD, or trauma.Drawing from her Curious Leadership Framework, Lucy shares practical tools to help leaders break the pattern, including:The ABCD method of self-talk to pause automatic “yes” responsesThe Three Brains check-in to evaluate decisions with your head, heart, and gutThe 4Cs Strategy Loop to set boundaries with clarity and confidenceIf you’re a leader who feels responsible for everything—or struggles to protect your time—this episode will help you replace people-pleasing with clear, sustainable boundaries.Because you don’t shine by doing everything.Featured Resources & Links:📖 Read the Full Forbes Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/lucianapaulise/2026/03/10/how-to-stop-people-pleasing-at-work-and-lead-with-authentic-authority/🛠️ Access the Corporate Therapy Library: Get free worksheets, EQ assessments, and the "Timebox" starter kit at https://www.lucypaulise.com/my-corporate-therapy-library/🤝 Work With Lucy: Book a 1-on-1 coaching session to find your internal anchor: https://www.lucypaulise.com/book-a-coaching-session-with-lucy-paulise/🌐 Visit the Website: www.lucypaulise.comYou shine by focusing on what truly matters.This week, try it.

Have you ever noticed that your best work happens when you aren’t thinking about the 'finish line'? When we finally stop worrying about the promotion, we often find the flow that earns it. In this episode of Corporate Therapy, Lucy Paulise explores the "Paradox of the Loose Grip" through the lens of Alysa Liu’s historic 2026 Olympic Gold medal win.After a 24-year drought for U.S. women’s figure skating, Liu didn't win by "trying harder"—she won by returning to the ice with a mindset of Art over Medals. Lucy breaks down why "Outcome Obsession" kills creativity and how you can build an Internal Anchor to stay grounded when the stakes are highest.You will learn:The biology of the "Performance Trap" and the Yerkes-Dodson curve.Why "Ambition" and "Attachment" are not the same thing.The ABCD of Self-Talk: A simple framework to regulate your nervous system in real-time.How to replace fear-based decisions with Curious Leadership.Featured Resources & Links:📖 Read the Full Forbes Article: https://www.lucypaulise.com/the-paradox-of-performance-why-detaching-from-the-outcome-helps-you-achieve-it/🛠️ Access the Corporate Therapy Library: Get free worksheets, EQ assessments, and the "Timebox" starter kit at https://www.lucypaulise.com/free-corporate-therapy-library-access/🤝 Work With Lucy: Book a 1-on-1 coaching session to find your internal anchor: https://www.lucypaulise.com/book-a-coaching-session-with-lucy-paulise/🌐 Visit the Website: www.lucypaulise.comIf this episode resonated, please share it with a high achiever who needs a "loose grip" this week. As always... try it.

We all know what a “good routine” looks like: eat better, sleep more, move your body, stay focused, shut down on time.So why is it so hard to actually stick to it?In this episode of Corporate Therapy, Lucy Paulise breaks down why routines fail—not because of lack of discipline, but because they’re built without structure that supports real life.Drawing from years of coaching high performers, Lucy explains how to build a balanced routine that supports both productivity and well-being by focusing on fundamentals like sleep, nutrition, movement, focused work, and recovery—without trying to optimize everything at once.You’ll learn:Why motivation and mood are unreliable foundations for routinesHow timeboxing creates consistency without rigidityWhy working “enough hours” matters more than working maximum hoursHow reducing decision fatigue protects energy and focusHow to design routines that actually last beyond week oneThis episode is for professionals who want sustainable performance—without burnout.🔗 Want to go deeper?You’ll find links in the episode description to:Lucy’s full articles mentioned on the podcasthttps://www.forbes.com/sites/lucianapaulise/2026/01/13/how-to-build-a-balanced-routine-for-2026-in-6-steps/Book a one-on-one coaching session if you want personalized supporthttps://www.lucypaulise.com/Timeboxing App: https://try.sunsama.com/timeboxing🎙 About the host:Lucy Paulise is a career and executive coach, author of Timebox, and a Forbes contributor. Through Corporate Therapy, she helps high achievers create clarity, confidence, and sustainable success — without sacrificing wellbeing.As always… This week, try it:Choose three priorities that truly matter and timebox them on your calendar. Show up, stay focused, and stop when time is up.

Now that the new year is here, many high achievers feel the pressure to set bigger goals, raise their standards, and push harder. But what if the way you pursue your goals matters just as much as the goals themselves?In this episode of Corporate Therapy, Lucy Paulise explores how to set meaningful goals with compassion in mind — without lowering the bar or burning yourself out in the process. You’ll learn why traditional goal-setting often creates pressure instead of progress, how self-compassion actually sustains ambition, and why choosing fewer goals supported by clear systems leads to more consistent momentum.Lucy shares a practical, compassionate approach to 2026 goal-setting, including why focusing on just one to three priorities — and designing systems around them — can help you stay engaged, adapt when things change, and keep going when motivation dips.✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:Why internal pressure and perfectionism undermine motivationWhat self-compassion really means (and what it doesn’t)How to choose 1–3 meaningful goals without guiltWhy systems matter more than willpowerHow to pursue ambition without burnout🔗 Want to go deeper?You’ll find links in the episode description to:Lucy’s full articles on compassion and goal-settinghttps://www.forbes.com/sites/lucianapaulise/2025/12/30/why-compassion-is-the-key-to-setting-better-goals-for-2026/Book a one-on-one coaching session if you want personalized supporthttps://www.lucypaulise.com/🎙 About the host:Lucy Paulise is a career and executive coach, author of Timebox, and a Forbes contributor. Through Corporate Therapy, she helps high achievers create clarity, confidence, and sustainable success — without sacrificing wellbeing.As always… this week, try it.

Have you ever felt afraid of making a mistake in your next presentation? Or anxious about being seen as incompetent? Or even worried about being let go — despite consistently receiving positive feedback?If this is a familiar pattern, and you find it hard to fully enjoy your wins, you may be experiencing impostor syndrome.Welcome back to Corporate Therapy. I’m Lucy Paulise — career coach and author of Timebox — and here I help you perform at your best without burning out. 70 percent of people experienced impostor syndrome for at least some part of their careersPeople with impostor syndrome experience continuous frustration and anxiety being concerned that they are not good enough, that they will be exposed as incompetent and that everyone else knows what they are doing. As a result, they engage in self-sabotage, overworking, depression and anxiety.In this episode of Corporate Therapy, career coach and Timebox author Lucy Paulise breaks down what impostor syndrome really is, why it often intensifies during year-end reviews and periods of change, and how it quietly fuels burnout, overworking, and self-doubt.You’ll learn a practical, compassionate framework (the ABCD method) to:Understand the positive intention behind negative self-talkRegulate your nervous system when doubt spikesChallenge all-or-nothing thinking with clarityTurn insight into one focused action to build confidence in 2026This episode is especially helpful if your year has been full of uncertainty, transitions, or high expectations — and you want to close it with intention instead of self-criticism.👉 Resources & Next Steps📖 Read the full article on impostor syndrome https://www.forbes.com/sites/lucianapaulise/2025/12/18/4-steps-to-overcome-impostor-syndrome-this-holiday-season-before-2026/🤝 Want personalized support?You can book a free discovery session with Lucy to work through impostor syndrome, prepare for performance reviews, or clarify your 2026 goals.👉 Book your session using the link in the episode description. https://www.lucypaulise.com/book-a-coaching-session-with-lucy-paulise/You can also listen to this podcast topic in Spanish herehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5zJh7y4YxqlGycRuPr7d2s?si=77lgmyKdRNeV-bFNOvxTTg

¿Qué es el síndrome del impostor y por qué puede aparecer justo ahora?¿Alguna vez sentiste miedo de equivocarte en tu próxima presentación? ¿O ansiedad por que te vean como alguien incompetente? ¿O incluso el miedo de que te despidan — aun cuando venís recibiendo feedback positivo de manera constante?Si este patrón te resulta familiar y te cuesta disfrutar tus logros, es muy probable que estés atravesando el síndrome del impostor.Bienvenidos y bienvenidas de nuevo a Corporate Therapy. Soy Lucy Paulise, career coach y autora de Timebox, y en este espacio te ayudo a rendir al máximo sin quemarte ni caer en el burnout.Te comparto un marco práctico y compasivo, basado en mi método ABCD, para:Entender el diálogo interno negativo y su intención positivaCalmar el sistema nervioso cuando la duda se activaDesafiar la autocrítica sin exigirte másConvertir la reflexión en una acción concreta para empezar 2026 con claridadEste episodio es ideal si tu año estuvo lleno de cambios, incertidumbre o autoexigencia, y querés cerrar el año con intención en lugar de culpa.📖 Leé mi artículo en Forbes sobre el síndrome del impostor https://www.forbes.com/sites/lucianapaulise/2025/12/18/4-steps-to-overcome-impostor-syndrome-this-holiday-season-before-2026/🤝 ¿Querés acompañamiento personalizado?Podés agendar una sesión de coaching 1:1 conmigo para trabajar estos patrones, prepararte para tu evaluación de desempeño o definir objetivos claros para 2026.👉 https://www.lucypaulise.com/book-a-coaching-session-with-lucy-paulise/Soy Lucy Paulise, career coach y autora de Timebox, y en Corporate Therapy te ayudo a rendir al máximo sin burnout.Y como siempre…Esta semana, probalo y comentame cómo te fue ✨

When everything feels important, focus disappears — and many high performers interpret that as failure.In this episode of Corporate Therapy, Lucy Paulise reframes burnout not as a problem to fix, but as a signal: a sign that your attention is spread too thin and it’s time to refocus on what truly matters.You’ll explore why this feeling shows up so often during the holidays, how carrying too many priorities at the same level drains energy, and a simple, practical framework — the 4Ds (Do Now, Do Later, Delegate, Delete) — to reduce noise and make clearer decisions without adding pressure.If you’re feeling stretched, scattered, or mentally tired, this episode offers a grounded way to reset — without doing more.🤍 Book a coaching session https://www.lucypaulise.com/ 👉Read my related article on Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/lucianapaulise/2025/12/17/why-burnout-makes-prioritization-hard-and-how-to-fix-it-in-four-steps/🌎 This episode is also available in Spanish🔜 Next episode: Imposter syndrome and how overload quietly turns into self-doubt

En esta época del año, muchas personas sienten que el tiempo pesa más, que todo cuesta un poco más y que la energía no alcanza — incluso cuando no están haciendo más que de costumbre.En este episodio de Corporate Therapy, hablamos del burnout silencioso y de por qué, durante las fiestas, el cansancio suele aparecer no como colapso, sino como falta de foco, lentitud y sensación de estar “atrás”.Más que verlo como un problema, exploramos el mensaje positivo del burnout: una señal de que nuestra atención está dispersa y que es momento de reenfocar en lo que realmente importa.También comparto una herramienta práctica — las 4D (Hacer, Posponer, Delegar y Eliminar) — para ayudarte a tomar mejores decisiones, reducir ruido y recuperar claridad sin exigirte más.Si sentís que estás haciendo todo “bien” pero igual te sentís cansada o desbordada, este episodio es para vos.👉 Otros artículos que te pueden interesar.👉 La próxima semana continuamos esta conversación hablando del síndrome del impostor.👉 Para apoyo personalizado, visitá https://www.lucypaulise.com/ y agendá una sesión de coaching.👉 Mi libro Timebox en españolhttps://www.amazon.com/Timebox-Estrategias-equilibrar-productividad-bienestar-ebook/dp/B0F5QPSX9B?Acordate de seguir el podcast para recibir avisos de los próximos capítulos. Y si lo querés en inglés, también está disponible.

If your mind has been spinning nonstop lately, replaying conversations, rethinking decisions, and overanalyzing everything, join the club! Yes, you are not alone.December is the perfect storm: fewer workdays, more expectations, more emotions, more pressure to “finish strong.”In this episode, I share how AI tools can help you:✨ Stop overthinking✨ Reduce mental overload✨ Find clarity again✨ Navigate stress with intention✨ Give yourself permission to slow downIf you feel like your brain has too many tabs open, this episode will help you breathe, refocus, and return to yourself.I will talk about ways to use ChatGPT, NotebookLM, Sunsama, and Fitbit AI Health Coach to help you get more of those good hormones that can transform your day.Here are some of the resources I share on my episode:Need one-on-one coaching / ¿Necesitás coaching uno a uno?Click here / Hacé clic acá → https://www.lucypaulise.com/book-a-coaching-session-with-lucy-paulise/https://www.lucypaulise.com/book-a-coaching-session-with-lucy-paulise/https://www.forbes.com/sites/lucianapaulise/2025/12/03/4-ways-fitbits-new-ai-health-coach-is-making-wellbeing-easier/https://www.lucypaulise.com/how-chatgpt-helps-me-stop-overthinking-and-work-like-i-have-an-executive-assistant/https://notebooklm.google/Perfect for intentional planning and keeping your mind clear.https://try.sunsama.com/timeboxingYou can also check the episode in Spanish.Thank you for listening!Remember: productivity without wellbeing isn’t productivity.Come back every week for more tools to help you shine with clarity, intention, and compassion.See you next time!

Bienvenidos a la primera versión en español de Corporate Therapy.En este episodio hablamos de algo que nos pasa a todos, especialmente en diciembre:Cuando la mente no para, nos comemos la cabeza y sentimos que todo se acumula — decisiones, pendientes, emociones, expectativas.Aquí te comparto herramientas prácticas y compasivas para:✨ Bajar la sobrecarga mental✨ Recuperar claridad✨ Reducir el estrés del fin de año✨ Y volver a tu centro con intenciónSi te sentís en piloto automático, rumiando o con demasiadas pestañas abiertas en tu cabeza, este episodio te va a ayudar a respirar y reenfocarte.Además, te cuento cómo la tecnología —bien usada— puede aliviar la carga en lugar de aumentarla.👉 https://www.forbes.com/sites/lucianapaulise/👉 https://try.sunsama.com/timeboxing👉Mi libro https://www.amazon.com/Timebox-Management-Strategies-Productivity-Wellbeing-ebook/dp/B0F2SD7L6Z/👉 Corporate Therapy también disponible en inglés.Gracias por estar acá!Recordá: productividad sin bienestar no es productividad.Volvé cada semana para aprender a gestionar tu tiempo, tu energía y tu mente con más intención y compasión.

Have you ever noticed how the moment you try to “do better,” you actually do worse?Whether you’re winning a tennis match, presenting at work, or just trying to focus, pressure can instantly pull you out of the flow state and straight into fear.In this episode of Corporate Therapy, Lucy breaks down why this happens — and why emotional regulation, not discipline, is becoming the most important career skill of 2026. Drawing from neuroscience, trauma theory, ADHD research, and workplace trends, she explains how procrastination, multitasking, and perfectionism are not time-management problems… they’re emotional regulation problems.You’ll learn:⭐ Why your brain lies to you under pressure⭐ How emotional dysregulation pulls you out of your flow state⭐ How trauma or chronic stress keep your nervous system on alert⭐ The real emotional drivers behind procrastination, multitasking, and perfectionism⭐ The ABCD Method of Self-Talk from Lucy’s book Timebox⭐ How to re-regulate quickly and return to your grounded, confident selfIf you want to understand why you get stuck — and how to get back into a focused, calm, productive flow state — this episode is for you.📌 Why Emotional Regulation Is the Missing Link Between Productivity and Performance (Forbes)👉 https://www.lucypaulise.com/4-steps-to-regulate-your-emotions-at-work-and-be-more-productive/📌 Glassdoor’s 2026 Worklife Trends Reveal a Hidden Crisis: Emotional Regulation at Work 👉 📘 Timebox: Time Management Strategies to Balance Productivity and Well-Being👉 https://www.amazon.com/Timebox-Management-Strategies-Productivity-Wellbeing-ebook/dp/B0F2SD7L6Z/✨ Book a coaching session: career clarity, emotional regulation, confidence & boundaries👉 https://www.lucypaulise.com/✨ Want help slowing down to speed up? Learn how to focus, flow, and finish with Timeboxing.👉https://www.lucypaulise.com/career-coaching/#CoachingPlan🎵 Music Credit: Keep on Rolling by Thomas Coleman, courtesy of House Twelve.#CorporateTherapy #CareerCoaching #EmployeeEngagement #WellbeingAtWork #LeadershipDevelopmentThis week, try it:Pause before reacting, take one deep breath, and choose your next move with intention.

Do you ever finish the day feeling busy but not productive? In this episode of Corporate Therapy, career coach and author Lucy Paulise shares how working in 45-minute focus blocks can help you get more done, without burning out.Learn how to use the 45+15 rhythm to recharge between tasks, personalize your focus if you have ADHD or high energy, and stop multitasking for good. Lucy also shares her favorite tools, from Pomodoro timers to Sunsama, to help you stay organized and aligned with your energy.✨ This week, try it: Work in one 45-minute focus block followed by a 15-minute reset, and notice how your energy changes.💡 I also mention Sunsama, the tool I personally use to automatically create 45-minute timeboxing blocks and visualize how my tasks fill up the day. It’s a game-changer for realistic planning.👉 Here’s the link to try Sunsama and start building your 45-minute focus rhythm.👉 ⁠Here’s the link to my Book TimeboxFor more information or to schedule a Coaching session, please click here. I would love to meet you!

Feeling detached from work? You’re not alone.In this first episode of Corporate Therapy: Career Coaching with Lucy Paulise, award-winning author and career coach Lucy Paulise explores The Great Detachment — why so many professionals are quietly disconnecting from their jobs and what to do about it.Discover how to identify where you stand on the engagement spectrum and learn simple ways to rebuild connection using the 4 Ds method, authentic communication, and curious, open-ended questions that spark meaning at work.✨Because engagement begins when you shine through your strengths.MORE RESOURCESHere is the Forbes article I wrote.https://www.forbes.com/sites/lucianapaulise/2025/10/23/feeling-lack-of-engagement-at-work-check-these-5-tips/ Learn more: https://www.lucypaulise.com/🎵 Music Credit:Keep on Rolling by Thomas Coleman, courtesy of House Twelve.#CorporateTherapy #CareerCoaching #EmployeeEngagement #WellbeingAtWork #LeadershipDevelopment