More Than A Paycheck

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Learn how to navigate constant re-orgs, move your career forward through management changes, stop worrying about people judging you, and feel proud of the work you are doing so that you can confidently reach your career goals. Do you wake up stressed about everything you need to get done? Are you tired of that constant hum of anxiety about the next unknown escalation? This is the podcast for you. Lindsay Buchan, a 15+ year top performing eCommerce employee and certified life coach, teaches you all of her self-help tips so that you can learn how to be more confident. Discover how you can start feeling better todays so you can get what you want out of your job, but not have to sacrifice your personal life to get there. From her manager changing day one to getting promoted and leading teams, Lindsay has been sharing her wins and failures all along the way. Learn how to navigate constant re-orgs, move your career forward through management changes, stop worrying about people judging you, and feel proud of the work you are doing so you can make it to your stock vesting while having fun along the way. Hit subscribe, and get ready to raise the bar.

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October 31, 2025Episode 2613 min

Stop Planning. Start Doing: Beat Burnout with Action

Are you stuck in planning mode? I see it every day with my clients. We think we need the perfect plan before we move forward. Here's the truth: Reading books and listening to podcasts won't get you unstuck. You have to actually do something. It's like learning to snowboard. You can study all you want, but until you strap in and fall down a few times, you're not going to learn. I'm taking a break from the podcast after 5 years of weekly episodes. Why? Because I want you to stop consuming and start creating. Go back and pick one episode. Find one thing you said you'd try. Then actually do it. In this episode, I share: Why consuming information keeps you stuck in burnout The one action that changes everything (hint: it's going from zero to one) How to stop planning and start moving forward today Stop listening. Start doing. That's where real change happens. Ready to take action? Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review. Want personalized help figuring out your next move? Try on-demand career coaching with a free trial at lindsaylymancoaching.com/join

October 24, 2025Episode 26012 min

Stop Hustling: The Career Strategy That Actually Works

I gave up hustling. Discover what really worked for me CLICK HERE and join the 30-Day Anti-Anxiety Reset. Starts October 27, 2025. Are you stuck in back-to-back meetings, working late, and watching others get promoted while you're burning out? You're not broken—you just need a better strategy. In this episode, I'm breaking down why hustle culture is keeping you stuck and exhausted. I'll show you the exact two-step framework successful leaders use to advance their careers without sacrificing their lives. Here's the truth: if your only strategy is hustle, you'll have to keep hustling forever to maintain that level. That's not sustainable, and it's definitely not the path to the promotion you want. I'm sharing real stories from my Amazon days and recent coaching wins to show you how to work smarter, not harder. You'll learn: · Why senior leaders who succeed are calm, not frantic · The two critical steps to escape hustle culture · How to ruthlessly prioritize without career sabotage · My personal boundary-setting strategy that led to promotion Ready to ditch the burnout and build a sustainable career path? Subscribe to get weekly strategies for ambitious professionals. Leave a review to help others find this show. Try on-demand career coaching free at lindsaylymancoaching.com/join. Ready to take back control? Subscribe to the podcast for weekly career coaching strategies that actually work. Found this helpful? Leave a review and help other professionals find practical career advice. Want personalized support? Try on-demand career coaching with a free trial at lindsaylymancoaching.com/join

October 17, 2025Episode 25921 min

Workplace Anxiety: The Career Cost You Can't Ignore

CLICK HERE and join the 30-Day Anti-Anxiety Reset. Starts October 27, 2025. I'll never forget sitting at my desk, crying for 30 straight minutes. My position at Amazon had just been eliminated. I was the sole breadwinner. And I was completely paralyzed by anxiety. That breakdown changed everything. Not because things got easier, but because I finally learned how anxiety was actually costing me—promotions, sleep, relationships, and my sanity. Here's what most people don't understand: anxiety isn't just uncomfortable, it's expensive. When you're too anxious to speak up in meetings, apply for stretch roles, or negotiate your worth, you're leaving tens of thousands of dollars on the table every year. Join the Anti-Anxiety Reset Challenge CLICK HERE to join · The real cost of workplace anxiety (it's more than you think) · How anxiety keeps you stuck in toxic work environments · Why "just managing stress better" doesn't actually work · The 4-week framework that stops anxiety spirals and gets you unstuck · Real stories of professionals who broke free from career paralysis Here's the truth: You can watch all the YouTube videos and read all the books. But knowing what to do isn't your problem—you're not taking action because anxiety has you frozen. I've seen dozens of clients transform their careers in weeks (not years) once they learned to manage their anxiety. One landed a job with a $10k raise before severance ran out. Another escaped a toxic boss and found work they actually enjoy. Another stopped working nights and weekends without changing jobs. The difference? They did the work. If you're tired of anxiety controlling your career decisions, I'm hosting a 30-Day Anti-Anxiety Reset Challenge starting October 27th. Learn the exact tools I used to go from crying at my desk to confidently leading my career. Ready to take back control? Subscribe to the podcast for weekly career coaching strategies that actually work. Found this helpful? Leave a review and help other professionals find practical career advice. Want personalized support? Try on-demand career coaching with a free trial at lindsaylymancoaching.com/join

October 10, 2025Episode 25819 min

6 Interview Hacks That Actually Work

Stop treating interviews like a one-way audition. I'm sharing my six interview hacks that work whether you're job hunting or pitching for a promotion. Here's the truth: most people tank interviews because they're too desperate or too rehearsed. I spent 12 years at Amazon interviewing hundreds of candidates, and I can tell you the best ones weren't trying to impress me. They were genuinely curious if we were the right fit. This episode breaks down exactly how to show up confident, authentic, and prepared without the anxiety spiral. You'll learn: Why curiosity beats desperation every single time The "taco truck" messaging that makes you memorable How to ask questions that reveal red flags others miss The silence technique that completely changes the dynamic What interviewers are really listening for (hint: not your answers) If you're stuck in workplace anxiety about interviews or dealing with impostor syndrome during your job search, this episode will change how you prepare. Ready to crush your next interview? Try on-demand career coaching free at lindsaylymancoaching.com/join Ready to stop the workplace drama cycle? Subscribe to this podcast for weekly strategies that actually work. Found this helpful? Leave a review and help other professionals find these tools. Want personalized support? Sign up for a coffee chat at lindsaylymancoaching.com/chat

September 19, 2025Episode 2565 min

Human to Human: When Everything Feels Heavy

Sometimes I put aside the typical career advice and just talk human to human. This week is one of those times. When the world feels overwhelming and it's hard to find hope, I want to share three simple practices that help me—and can help you—navigate the heaviness. These aren't work strategies. They're life strategies for when everything feels like too much. What I'm sharing: · Why limiting information intake protects your mental health and energy · The power of approaching disagreements with genuine curiosity instead of defensiveness · Small acts of goodness that create ripple effects in your daily life · How to reconnect with the humans right in front of you "Our nervous systems were not designed to have 24/7 constant multi-channel pieces of information coming at us all day, every day." This episode is shorter than usual because sometimes less is more. Sometimes we need to turn off the noise, go outside, put our feet on the ground, and remember that goodness creates more goodness. You are amazing exactly as you are. You are 100% valuable simply because you are human.

September 12, 2025Episode 25522 min

When You're the Only Woman: Stop Shrinking, Start Owning

Ever walked into a meeting as the only woman and felt your stomach drop? You're not alone. As someone who survived 12 years at Amazon (where most employees last under 2), I know exactly what it feels like to be outnumbered in corporate rooms. The workplace anxiety is real, and that voice telling you to prove you belong? It's lying. Here's what I learned: Stop trying to prove you deserve to be there. Start owning that you ARE there. In this episode, I share the exact strategies that helped me navigate being the only woman in executive meetings without shrinking or getting louder. Key Takeaways: · Why "proving you belong" backfires every single time · The breathing technique that calms your nervous system mid-meeting · How to use "partnering language" to command respect · Strategic questions that expose bias (without starting a fight) · Why you should never volunteer for administrative tasks The toxic workplace patterns are real, but you don't have to let them define your career. Ready to stop the workplace drama cycle? Subscribe to this podcast for weekly strategies that actually work. Found this helpful? Leave a review and help other professionals find these tools. Want personalized support? Try my on-demand career coaching program free at lindsaylymancoaching.com/join - no strings attached.

September 5, 2025Episode 2549 min

Stop the Laundry List: How to Actually Impress Executives

That coveted 30 minutes with senior leadership? Most people blow it completely. They walk in with a laundry list of accomplishments and wonder why executives aren't impressed. Here's the truth: listing what you did is junior-level thinking. Senior leaders don't care about your activities—they care about impact. If you're dealing with workplace anxiety about these meetings, this episode changes everything. I break down the exact framework that transforms how you present your work. This isn't about being perfect—it's about thinking strategically and showing you're already operating at the next level. Key Takeaways: Senior audiences care about impact over activity—stop listing tasks The 5-part Strategic Story Framework that executives actually want to hear Why asking for input (not validation) shows true leadership How to manage your brain so you focus on the work, not your fears "Show your work, don't tell your work"—the difference that gets you promoted Managing your brain is the most important work you'll ever do. When you stop making conversations about you and start making them about the work, everything shifts. This framework works whether you're fighting impostor syndrome or just want to advance faster. Ready to stop the workplace drama cycle? Subscribe to this podcast for weekly strategies that actually work. Found this helpful? Leave a review and help other professionals find these tools. Want personalized support? Try my on-demand career coaching program free at lindsaylymancoaching.com/join - no strings attached.

August 29, 2025Episode 25317 min

Stop Spiraling: Manage Impostor Syndrome Like a Pro

🔥Try on-demand, one-on-one career coaching for free: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/join Feeling anxious about your performance at work? You're not alone. Most overachievers get trapped seeking approval instead of managing their minds. Your brain lies to you constantly. It can't tell the difference between real danger and perceived threats. When you don't get feedback at work, your brain assumes the worst. I'm sharing the exact tool I use to separate data from drama when workplace anxiety kicks in. Key Takeaways: · Look for nonverbal cues - Are leaders asking for your strategic input? That's validation. · If there's a real problem, you'll know - Silence doesn't equal failure · Decide for yourself how you're doing - Don't wait for others to validate your worth · Manage your brain like you manage your body - Daily mental maintenance prevents burnout · "I just awesomed all over the place" - Positive self-talk rewires anxious thought patterns Stop letting workplace anxiety control your career. The fastest way to get promoted is to show up calm, focused, and confident. Ready to stop the workplace drama cycle? Subscribe to this podcast for weekly strategies that actually work. Found this helpful? Leave a review and help other professionals find these tools. Want personalized support? Try my on-demand career coaching program free at lindsaylymancoaching.com/join - no strings attached.

August 22, 2025Episode 25210 min

Stop Waiting: Get What You Want at Work in 2 Simple Steps

🔥Try on-demand, one-on-one career coaching for free: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/join Tired of watching less qualified people get promoted while you stay stuck? I'm sharing the brutal truth about why you don't have what you want at work—and it's not what you think. Most professionals blame their company, toxic workplace dynamics, or bad managers. But after 12 years at Amazon and coaching hundreds of burned-out executives, I've discovered there are only two reasons you don't have what you want. And yes, I said only two. Here's what's keeping you stuck: You're not being specific about what you want, and you're not doing the heavy lifting to get it. Sound too simple? That's exactly the problem. I break down why workplace anxiety and impostor syndrome make us avoid taking massive action, plus give you the exact framework to stop waiting for permission and start creating your own opportunities. Key Takeaways: · Get laser-specific about your next career move (salary amount, title, responsibilities) · Stop expecting your manager to do the heavy lifting for your career advancement · Create concrete proposals instead of vague requests · Take massive action even when fear and anxiety tell you not to · Remember: The best problems are "you problems" because you can control them "Every week you wait is another week watching less qualified people get promoted while you stay exhausted and undervalued." Ready to stop the workplace drama cycle? Subscribe to this podcast for weekly strategies that actually work. Found this helpful? Leave a review and help other professionals find these tools. Want personalized support? Try my on-demand career coaching program free at lindsaylymancoaching.com/join - no strings attached.

August 15, 2025Episode 25116 min

New to the Podcast? Listen to This First. Stop Career Burnout: The 80/20 Rule for Workplace Anxiety

🔥Try on-demand, one-on-one career coaching for free: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/join I'm sharing the basics that changed everything for my executive coaching clients—and it might surprise you. After 250 podcast episodes, I'm going back to fundamentals because the basics are what actually work. If you're dealing with workplace anxiety or feeling stuck despite your success, this episode is for you. Here's what most people get wrong: 80% of what you feel is completely outside your control. Your past experiences, triggers, and automatic responses—you can't change those. But here's the game-changer: you can learn to work with them instead of against them. The remaining 20% comes from your thoughts—and this is where your power lives. When you understand this framework, you stop trying to control everything and start focusing on what actually moves the needle in your career. Key Takeaways: · Emotional health isn't feeling good all the time—it's knowing how to feel whatever comes up · Your brain is wired for danger—you must train it to look for safety and opportunity · The success formula isn't do-feel-think, it's think-feel-do · Managing your mental input is as important as any career strategy · Everyone needs a coach—even coaches need coaches Don't wait for "after this project" to invest in yourself. Every week you wait is another week watching less qualified people get promoted while you stay exhausted. Ready to stop the workplace drama cycle? Subscribe to this podcast for weekly strategies that actually work. Found this helpful? Leave a review and help other professionals find these tools. Want personalized support? Try my on-demand career coaching program free at lindsaylymancoaching.com/join - no strings attached.