STUCK IN SURVIVAL MODE?
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Why Do I Do What I Do?
Every single day, I interact with brilliant people.
And almost every single day, I get to speak to someone who says a variant of these:
"disillusioned about my career and don’t know if I can do it longer"
"my body goes into fight or flight at the thought of working my job"
"feels like I’m not accomplishing much or moving on in life"
"I was told I didn't have enough leadership experience, even though I've been leading the team for weeks and things have gone well"
And it breaks my heart.
I continue creating content as well as coaching programs to ensure you feel as excited about your career as I am.
Do these statements feel uncomfortably familiar?
If so, let me help you untangle these layers of complex emotions that eventually and unmistakably lead to deep dissatisfaction with life.
Book an introductory call to see if my coaching programs are what you need right now to move toward career fulfillment.
Because a fulfilling career and a fat paycheck are not mutually exclusive concepts.
But you may have been led to believe otherwise...
Let me help you look at things differently—through the lens of your unique talent DNA—and find the answers that you've been looking for.
"I just want to say, 'Thank You'! You have honestly opened my eyes to a whole new world. I feel like I can do the things I love and potentially build a business around who I already am. No need for major changes which can be scary.
As this new chapter of my life is taking off I feel so free. I feel like I am finally where I am supposed to be and I love the feeling. Now I see why people say “if you do something you love you never have to work a day in your life.” I never thought I’d end up doing something I love and feel empowered while doing so."
Kenia M.
66% of the global population do not believe they are talented, so they settle for unfulfilling careers that drain their energy, leave them feeling stuck, and eventually lead to burnout.
My clients shared one common challenge:
They’ve felt frustrated and stuck in their careers.
Until they discovered, embraced, and started capitalizing on their talent DNA.
Principal Business Architect:
"I’ve always been great at my job, but I’ve been sort of oblivious to how I do what I do. Katya helped me define what is in my zone of genius by linking my signature strengths to what I do when I’m at my best. This clarity made me realize that I needed to make certain adjustments in my professional life to ensure my role is in complete alignment with my natural strengths. It made it so much easier for me to negotiate the scope of work as well as my rates!"
Senior Software Engineer:
"It was a big deal for me to recognize how important my Significance talent is when it comes to creating the life I want. Knowing and embracing my strengths really helped me prioritize my goals, and streamlined my decision-making process. I am now making choices based on my strengths, rather than what other people say I should do."
Founder, Scale Your Freelancing:
"Working with you, the most enlightening thing was to understand that I have these underlying patterns of behavior that automatically give me strength. I don't have to think about being strategic or commanding or self-assured. I just am.If somebody criticized me for those behaviors, I could absorb their energy, and change my behavior. But changing my behavior would not serve anyone in the best way. Understanding my talents allows me to double down on them and actually benefit from them!"
Bestselling Author, Pregnancy Brain:
"Our conversation about strengths has really stuck with me and I keep going back to it to tweak and refine my services. So grateful for your friendship and support! Your sessions have just been so eye opening and the impact of your work is like ripples in the ocean, and they just keep going. Your work is so powerful."
About Katya Nicholas
Katya Nicholas has made it her life mission to unlock every human's Zone of Genius. She has guided hundreds of individuals globally to unearth, recognize, and own their unique talent DNA—the key to finding fulfilling, burnout-free careers.
With a Master’s in translation and linguistics from St. Petersburg, Russia, Katya spent eight years bridging cultural and linguistic divides, helping people from different backgrounds appreciate and understand each other. This training sharpened her ability to guide disheartened professionals in recognizing their innate brilliance and confidently anchoring themselves in their Zone of Genius.
As someone who has pivoted her career across industries and countries multiple times, Katya deeply understands the frustration of feeling stuck in unfulfilling work and the challenges of finding alignment. She now focuses on empowering career changers to pivot with confidence—helping them avoid burnout, redefine their talents, and craft careers that energize and excite them.
Katya is a sought-after guest speaker, regularly appearing on podcasts, entrepreneurial masterminds, and panels to share her insights on career alignment, talent discovery, employee engagement, and other topics.
In addition to ensuring everyone thoroughly enjoys their professional life, Katya also uses her natural empathic abilities in portrait and personal branding photography to deliver authentic and captivating imagery. Katya learned photography at the age of 9, and perfected her craft while studying it at the New York Institute of Photography. Her work has been featured in numerous publications, including Forbes, Business Insider, and Yahoo! Finance.
ZONE OF GENIUS UNLOCKED
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