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So, What in the Heck is Life Coaching?

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7 Tips to Boost Confidence and Help You Make Fast Decisions

 I'm Rachel - a career and mindset coach and software engineer living in San Jose. 

I write about building confidence and satisfaction as a woman in tech. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading, and binging tv shows. 

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Read Part 1 – Why Mindset Actually Does Matter I’m currently getting certified in ‘Health Mindset Coaching’, a curriculum written and taught by a PhD in behavioral science Dr. Kasey Joe. This is a series of posts about what I’m learning and how you can use the science of behavior change to help make positive […]

Building a ‘growth mindset’ – the science of behavior change part 2

September 29, 2024

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I’m currently getting certified in ‘Health Mindset Coaching’, a curriculum written and taught by a PhD in behavioral science Dr. Kasey Joe. This is a series of posts about what I’m learning and how you can use the science of behavior change to help make positive changes in your life and career. What is mindset […]

Why mindset actually does matter – the science of behavior change part 1

September 15, 2024

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When a client graduates from my coaching, I ask if they’d be willing to give me a short testimonial at the end of their last session. So far all of my clients have said yes. I’ll be posting them here over the next few months. This testimonial is transcribed by the client’s request to preserve anonymity. […]

Testimonial: Julie H, Senior Engineering Manager, September 2024

September 15, 2024

Quote: "I've gotten validation that my experiences are normal and that my skills are valuable, and that validation is definitely going to be helpful as I move into the next step of my career." - Julie H., Senior Engineering Manager, September 2024

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Do you struggle with feeling confident in making quick decisions? If so, you’re not alone. Read here for tips to build your confidence as a decision-maker! Being able to make fast and effective decisions is an essential skill in the world of tech. Often, even small decisions can feel like they’re mission-critical. In these moments, […]

7 Tips to Boost Confidence and Help You Make Fast Decisions

September 14, 2024

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When a client graduates from my coaching, I ask if they’d be willing to give me a short testimonial at the end of their last session. So far all of my clients have said yes. I’ll be posting them here over the next few months. This testimonial is transcribed by the client’s request to preserve anonymity. […]

Testimonial: Reshma S, Senior Analytics Engineer, July 2024

August 31, 2024

Quote on a pale pink background: "I have a lot of clarity on where I currently stand, with the company, with myself, with my goals. - Reshma S, Senior Analytics Engineer, July 2024

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“There are lots of ways to help yourself out if you want to be more focused and motivated… and none of them involve calling yourself lazy or beating yourself up, both of which will decrease your motivation and your energy levels.” This is a series of posts about different negative thoughts I have on a […]

“I’m so lazy” – Mean Things I Say To Myself and How I Counter Them (Part 1)

August 14, 2024

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When a client graduates from my coaching, I ask if they’d be willing to give me a short testimonial at the end of their last session. So far all of my clients have said yes. I’ll be posting them here over the next few months. This testimonial is transcribed by the client’s request to preserve […]

Testimonial: Ariana K., Software Engineer, April 2024

July 29, 2024

Quote: "[Career coaching] made me more focused on making sure that I'm my priority at work and focusing on and recognizing what my needs are." Ariana K. Software Engineer April 2024

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Whenever I ask someone “How many hours do you work a week?”, I follow up with the question “How many hours do you think about work a week?”. The answer to the second question is almost always noticeably higher than the answer to the first. As someone in a thinking profession – engineering, product, management […]

How to actually leave work at work

June 11, 2023

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From difficulty focusing to anxiety to chronic fatigue — if you’re struggling with mental health at work, you’re not alone. And it doesn’t have to be this way. Have you ever thought to yourself, “man I suck.”  How about “why am I so bad at everything!” Or “I’m just not good enough.” If you’ve ever […]

Breaking Down the Myth of ‘Stress Equals Success’ at Work

May 1, 2022

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Read to explore everything a life coach is (and isn’t), what sort of problems and goals they can help you with, and how to find the right coach for you. “So… what does a life coach actually do?” It’s a question I’ve been asked more than a few times. And it can be a hard […]

So, What in the Heck is Life Coaching?

March 1, 2022

top posts

01.

So, What in the Heck is Life Coaching?

02.

7 Tips to Boost Confidence and Help You Make Fast Decisions

 I'm Rachel - a career and mindset coach and software engineer living in San Jose. 

I write about building confidence and satisfaction as a woman in tech. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading, and binging tv shows. 

tell me more!

schedule a consultation call

Interested in career coaching?

Hello!