work better and happier
Sweta Chawla Sweta Chawla

work better and happier

Starting each coaching session with celebrations is one of the most important habits I can seed for my clients. Here’s why…

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The path of least resistance is hard
Sweta Chawla Sweta Chawla

The path of least resistance is hard

A few weeks ago I was drowning, and I want to share with you how I helped myself get back afloat. Especially if you are finding yourself struggling to doggy paddle to a place where you can rest and take a breadth.

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Empowered Women Empower Women
Sweta Chawla Sweta Chawla

Empowered Women Empower Women

As a woman, you may have experienced Tall Poppy Syndrome at some point in your life. This is a social phenomenon where successful individuals are criticized, resented, or attacked, simply because of their achievements. I

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Move Beyond Impostor Syndrome
Sweta Chawla Sweta Chawla

Move Beyond Impostor Syndrome

Last week I coached a client on Impostor Syndrome and gave a talk to over 100 physicians in a major healthcare setting on the same topic.

One of the common themes in both of the situations was a feeling of “I’m not smart enough” or “experienced enough” and people will find out.

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Do You Without dropping the ball
Sweta Chawla Sweta Chawla

Do You Without dropping the ball

He said to his date ‘I’m taking some time off to do what I love.” Her response “most people can’t afford to make that choice.” His reply “Can’t afford to or afraid to?

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Is trying to be 100% Burning You Out
Sweta Chawla Sweta Chawla

Is trying to be 100% Burning You Out

I recently I gave a presentation to a group of Healthcare workers at Kasier Permanente on Impostor Syndrome.

I shared with them 5 different ways it can show up:

Perfectionist

Natural Genius

Rugged Individualist

The Expert

The Superhuman

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belonging or is it fitting in?
Sweta Chawla Sweta Chawla

belonging or is it fitting in?

A couple of years ago I was chatting with a friend about belonging and she said to me that word makes me feel so warm and cozy. I remember feeling the opposite.

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The Curse of Being Good
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The Curse of Being Good

Can we meet for coffee please? I wanted to send this message before the urge passed.” And so we met - a local mom friend and I. She shared with me about how she was having the strangest thoughts and feelings.

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