Most high achievers are really good at thinking their way through life.

We analyze. We strategize. We push forward.

But what happens when success on paper doesn’t feel aligned on the inside?

In this episode of Female Fridays, I’m joined by life coach Rachel Zurer to talk about something many ambitious professionals struggle with: learning how to listen to their body instead of constantly overriding it.

For many of us, success comes from pushing through discomfort. We’ve been rewarded for ignoring our gut feelings, intellectualizing our problems, and staying productive no matter what. But over time, that can disconnect us from what we actually want.

Rachel works with high achievers who want deeper meaning in their lives and careers. Through body-based practices and thought work, she helps people reconnect with their internal “yes” and “no” signals so they can make decisions that feel aligned rather than forced.

In our conversation, we explore why so many successful people eventually reach a moment of asking, Is this the mountain I actually wanted to climb?

Rachel also shares a simple exercise to help you recognize the difference between a “whole body yes” and a subtle “no”—a powerful tool for making clearer decisions in your career, leadership, and personal life.

If you’ve ever felt successful on paper but still a little disconnected inside, this episode is for you.

• Why high achievers often disconnect from their body’s signals
• What a “whole-body yes” actually feels like
• How overthinking can become a coping mechanism
• Cultural conditioning around productivity and achievement
• The fear that comes with making aligned decisions
• Practical ways to start listening to your intuition and body signals

Rachel's free guide:

15 Questions to Ask Yourself as Your Soul Business (or Next Career Move) Gestates

Download the guide:
https://wildgenius.com/soul-business

Learn more about Rachel Zurer:
https://wildgenius.com

Follow me on LinkedIn:
https://linkedin.com/in/rachelschisler

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If you’ve ever wondered how to grow your personal brand on LinkedIn without sounding self-promotional… this episode is for you.

In today’s episode of Female Fridays, I’m sitting down with one of my industry besties, Christie Freeze, to talk about what it actually takes to build a personal brand that feels authentic, strategic, and effective.

Christie has built a community of more than 12,000 followers on LinkedIn and is known across the senior living industry for her energy, positivity, and expertise in video sales. She’s the Director of Strategic Growth at SalesMail and the Founder and Author of Roadmap for Eldercare — but what I admire most is how intentionally she’s built her personal brand alongside her career.

This conversation isn’t just about posting tips.

It’s about confidence, clarity, and visibility.

Together, we talk about:

• How to identify your personal brand (even if you don’t feel like an expert yet)
• What to do if your job changes, and whether your brand should change too
• How to grow your LinkedIn following strategically
• Whether video or static posts perform better on LinkedIn
• How often you should post to build momentum
• How to use AI (like ChatGPT) for LinkedIn content without sounding robotic
• How to create content pillars so you’re never staring at a blank screen
• What to do if coworkers or leadership judge you for being visible
• Why consistency matters more than perfection

Christie also shares how building her LinkedIn presence opened doors to speaking opportunities, partnerships, and professional growth, and how showing up before you feel fully confident can accelerate your career in ways you can’t predict.

If you’re a professional, entrepreneur, sales leader, or woman in leadership who wants to grow your visibility on LinkedIn in 2026, this episode will give you both tactical tools and mindset shifts to help you start.

Because personal branding is about becoming essential in the rooms you want to be in.

If you loved this episode, share it with someone who’s been thinking about building their brand.

And if you’re ready to stop lurking and start posting...let this be your sign!

Follow Christie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiefreeze/

Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelschisler/

How to Network at Work: Internal Networking Strategies for Career Growth
With Rachel Simon | Female Fridays

Want to know how to network at work — without feeling fake, pushy, or transactional?

In this episode of Female Fridays, I break down practical strategies for internal networking, career visibility, and relationship building at work with Rachel Simon, former AT&T executive and author of Relationships at Work.

A few years ago, I challenged myself to have 50 networking conversations in one year. That decision increased my sales, expanded my influence, and opened doors I didn’t even know existed.

But here’s the twist: the most powerful networking strategy isn’t outside your company. It’s inside it.

If you’ve ever asked:

• How do I network within my company?
• How do I ask a coworker for coffee?
• How do introverts network at conferences?
• Do I really need networking for career growth?
• How do women get more visibility at work?

This episode answers those questions.

We cover:

• Internal networking strategies that actually work
• What to say when requesting a networking coffee
• Who should pay for networking lunches
• Conversation tips for introverts and extroverts
• How to follow up after conferences or happy hours
• Why women need advocates and sponsors — not just hard work

Your career isn’t just about the what and the how.

It’s about the who.

Who knows your work?
Who talks about you when you’re not in the room?
Who advocates for your promotion?

If you’ve been relying on doing great work alone, this episode is your reminder: visibility and relationships drive career advancement.

Reframe networking as authentic relationship building — and watch what it unlocks.

Grab Rachel Simon’s book, Relationships at Work:
https://www.amazon.com/Relationships-Work-Authentically-Network-Company/dp/1637555377

Connect with Rachel Simon on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-b-simon-ab306a18b/

Connect with me (Rachel Keller):
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelschisler/