COACHED with Coach Keren

• “Is This All There Is?”

  Quote: "You don’t need to worry about progressing slowly, you need to worry about climbing the wrong mountain." – James ClearThe final episode addresses the disillusionment of climbing the “wrong mountain.” Keren explains how to break free from the fear of sunk costs and the societal conditioning that traps us in unfulfilling lives. She encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability, seek help, and cultivate lives that reflect their true desires.Tool of the Day: Ask for help. Share your struggles with a trusted confidant or coach to break out of isolation and regain a sense of connection and clarity.Referenced Books/Media:James Clear quote on the importance of climbing the right mountainBooks and References Mentioned Across EpisodesGILDED: Breaking Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of More by Keren EldadAmerica (song) by Simon & GarfunkelAlexander Hamilton by Ron ChernowSapiens by Yuval Noah HarariDare to Lead by Brené BrownRadical Honesty by Brad BlantonYou Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen SinceroThinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanNorthwestern University 2023 Commencement Speech by J.B. PritzkerBurn Book by Kara SwisherModern Family (TV show)Harry Potter series by J.K. RowlingMichael Jordan’s famous quotes and career insightsJames Clear on climbing the right mountainGet More ResourcesTo dive deeper into these themes, order GILDED at BreakFreewithGilded.com or visit KerenEldad.com for coaching opportunities and to book a free consultation.

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• “If I Make a Mistake or the Wrong Decision, Everything Will Be Ruined”

  Quote: "Turn your wounds into wisdom." – Oprah WinfreyCoach Keren tackles the crippling fear of failure that paralyzes so many overachievers. She introduces a reframe for viewing failure not as an endpoint but as a stepping stone. With examples from history, including J.K. Rowling and Michael Jordan, Keren shows how adopting a growth mindset helps us embrace learning from mistakes.Tool of the Day: Embrace a Growth Mindset by setting goals that focus on joy, not perfection.Referenced Books/Media:Harry Potter series (rejection journey of J.K. Rowling)Michael Jordan (career anecdotes)

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• “If They Found Out the Truth, I Would Be a Goner”

  Quote: "Most of us would rather kill ourselves than be, particularly if who we think we are keeps dying. Many of us do." – Brad Blanton, Radical HonestyIn this deeply introspective episode, Keren discusses imposter syndrome, self-deception, and the anxiety around hiding our true selves. Inspired by Brad Blanton’s Radical Honesty, she emphasizes that to stop feeling like a fraud, you must stop behaving like one. With stories and sitcom references, this episode explores the toll of lies, encouraging listeners to commit to authenticity.Tool of the Day: An Integrity Cleanse – a weeklong exercise in total honesty with yourself and others.Referenced Books/Media:Radical Honesty by Brad BlantonModern Family (TV show reference)

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• “I Am Going to Lose the Money”

  Quote: "If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free; if our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed." – Martin Luther King Jr.This episode dives into the pervasive fear of losing financial security, even among the wealthy. Keren highlights the scarcity mindset, loss aversion from psychologists Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman, and the role of childhood trauma in shaping our financial fears. Through relatable examples, Keren reveals how this mindset traps people, showing that only by confronting these fears can we enjoy our wealth.Tool of the Day: Start a “Wealth Consciousness” reading list, with top recommendations like You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero.Referenced Books/Media:Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman (concept of loss aversion)You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen SinceroMadoff: The Monster of Wall Street (Netflix documentary)

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• “I Might Be an A**hole, But Everyone Else is an Idiot”

  Quote: "'Whenever I'm about to do something, I think, 'Would an idiot do that?' and if they would, I do not do that thing." – Dwight Schrute, The OfficeIn Episode 3, Keren discusses the arrogance and judgment that can come with success. Examining intellectual arrogance, she introduces lessons from Kara Swisher’s Burn Book and Governor J.B. Pritzker's viral commencement speech on cruelty as an “idiot detector.” By looking at iconic figures in tech, we see how ego and perceived superiority can disconnect high performers from empathy, kindness, and self-awareness.Tool of the Day: Loosen your grip on mental arrogance by recognizing the impact of kindness and empathy on your relationships and influence.Referenced Books/Media:The Office (TV show, Dwight Schrute quote)Burn Book by Kara SwisherDare to Lead by Brené Brown (mentioned)Northwestern University 2023 Commencement Speech by J.B. Pritzker

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