We make ambition easy. Hey Reader, At 2:05am last week, I awoke with a startling thought: “What would I grab if there was a fire?” At 5:50p last night, it became a reality. TL;DR: We’re safe. The apartment is fine, and Phoebe Cat is a trooper. But I’ve discovered that I’m not as responsible as I would’ve liked. My immediate instinct was to take my childhood stuffed animals, whereas my wife Ashley went for the passports, birth certificates, and other important family documents. She’s been…

Really Good Work Advice A digestible deep-dive into how to create a better work-life.By Claire Wasserman Hey Reader, Claire here 👋 This is the inaugural edition of Really Good Work Advice (RGWA), digestible deep dives into one skill a week that will help you create a better work-life. RGWA is the first time I’ve charged for my writing (finally decided to take my advice and get paid!) and your support truly means the world to me. I’ve added some extra subscriber benefits, which you can find at…

Prep for a better year 🎉 Free coaching every Sunday at 5p ET all through JanuaryRegister Hey Reader,With the New Year, a lot of us are reflecting on our resolutions and mapping out our goals. It’s a time to dream big and feel inspired. But unfortunately, I’ve found that inspiration can quickly turn to disappointment when the work required to make change gets hard. Life gets in the way. We get in our way. And the chasm between where we currently are and where we want to be only feels wider. No…

Ambition, made easy. Hey Reader, I’m finally feeling normal again after a week of the stomach bug and a solid side dose of existential freakout. (Tell me I’m not the only one who starts asking all of life’s questions after two days of not being able to work 🤦🏻♀️.) I’d left a lot of stuff to the end of the year and was banking on my ability to bang it out, just under the wire (per usual). But also per usual, the Universe had other plans. She said NOPE. You’re doing absolutely nothing. So of…

Ambition, made easy. Hey Reader, If you desperately want – but struggle – to set boundaries, you are not alone. Over the years, I’ve compiled thousands of questions Ladies Get Paid subscribers have submitted, and how to set boundaries is among the top most frequently asked. Here are five steps to get started: ✅ Step #1: Accept your fear. We’re wired to “stay in the tribe”, meaning, any kind of rejection – perceived or otherwise – triggers our nervous system to treat it as a life-or-death…

REALLY GOOD WORK ADVICE IN TEN MINUTES A WEEK 📣 New newsletter, launching January 7th! After a turbulent few – or many – years, a lot of us are seeking a new way to work. An updated definition of success, a mode of operating that embraces ambition and ourselves. Work that fuels our soul and our bank account. A career that considers our whole selves, and evolves as we do. The workplace is no longer the same, and neither are you. These are the questions I’ve used to craft a work-life that…

Since you subscribe to Ladies Get Paid, I know you share my belief that women should be paid for their work. In that spirit, please consider contributing to this newsletter so I can continue to provide it to you for free (and support my family.) Thank you 🙏 🙏 x Claire Contribute $5 Ambition, made easy. Hey Reader, In honor of Thanksgiving (and my birthday, woohoo!), I figured it was a good time to reflect on what I’m grateful for…which got me thinking about gratitude practices in general. I…

Since you subscribe to Ladies Get Paid, I know you share my belief that women should be paid for their work. In that spirit, please consider contributing to this newsletter so I can continue to provide it to you for free (and support my family.) Thank you 🙏 🙏 x Claire Contribute $5 Ambition, made easy. Hey Reader, This month, I failed miserably and it was the best thing ever. First, some context: I thought I’d finally figured out this whole make-money-from-coaching-thing eight months ago when…