Megan Hellerer, the Founder and CEO of Coaching for Under Fulfilled Overachievers, is an accomplished career coach and author of "Directional Living," a comprehensive framework for career fulfillment in the 21st century. With a strong professional background, including eight years at Google and features in esteemed publications such as New York Magazine and Vogue Australia, Megan has garnered recognition for her expertise in personal and professional development. With her own body of work on aligned ambition, she is the perfect conversation partner to go deeper around The Ambition Trap.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:04:06 - Unpacking Ambition and Core Wounds

00:09:57 - The Drive to Be Seen

00:14:21 - Lessons from Pain

00:19:22 - Ambition in 2020

00:25:56 - Sharing Family History in the Book

00:35:13 - Understanding Wounds and Masks

Connect with Megan Hellerer

Website: meganhellerer.com

Instagram: @meganhellerer

Connect with Amina AlTai

Website: aminaaltai.com

Instagram: @aminaaltai

TikTok: @theaminaaltai

Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai

Book: aminaaltai.com/book

Brittany Martin, a seasoned business strategist and author, offers a unique approach to redefining the way we perceive work. With her extensive experience in scaling businesses and guiding teams through rapid growth, Brittany emphasizes the significance of prioritizing alignment over burnout.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:04:31 - Collective Empathy and Amplifying Voices

00:09:34 - Purposeful vs. Painful Ambition Framework

00:11:29 - Navigating Ambition Within Societal Structures

00:18:26 - Shifting Ambition Collectively

00:24:13 - Embracing Individuality and Unique Traits

Connect with Brittany Martin

Website: helloseven.co

Instagram: @brittalynnmartin

Instagram: @hello7co

Connect with Amina AlTai

Website: aminaaltai.com

Instagram: @aminaaltai

TikTok: @theaminaaltai

Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai

Book: aminaaltai.com/book

Nina Rodríguez-Marty serves as the Executive Editor at Penguin Life and Maria Shriver's, The Open Field imprints of Penguin Random House. Her specialization lies in acquiring prescriptive and idea-driven nonfiction across a spectrum of categories, including Self Help, Personal Development, Psychology, Wellness, Health, Productivity, and Peak Performance. Noteworthy authors under her guidance include Dr. Ramani, Dr. Jennifer Reid, Dr. Rahul Jandial, Meghan Rabbitt, and Kara Loewentheil.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:02:11 - Cultivating Relationships in Publishing

00:11:51 - Creating Collaborative Relationships with Authors

00:20:40 - Vulnerability in Editing

00:27:19 - Community Effort in Book Publishing

Connect with Nina Rodríguez-Marty

Instagram: @ninazrodriguez

Connect with Amina AlTai

Website: aminaaltai.com

Instagram: @aminaaltai

TikTok: @theaminaaltai

Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai

Book: aminaaltai.com/book