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Recommended Books and Podcasts
for Personal Growth & Career Coaching

Whether you're navigating a transition, building confidence, or just craving inspiration, these are the books and podcasts I often recommend. They’re practical, thought-provoking, and aligned with the work I do as a coach.

Library

Featured Reads

The Dip

Knowing when to quit is just as important as knowing when to push through. This short read helps clarify when something is worth the effort and when it’s not.

by Seth Goden

Digital Body Language

We’re all communicating more than we realize. This book unpacks how tone, trust, and clarity translate in the digital world — especially useful for remote leaders and teams.

by Erica Dhawan

Atomic Habits

Small shifts, big results. This one breaks down the science of habit formation in a way that actually sticks. A client favorite for building momentum.

by James Clear

The Gifts of Imperfection

Permission to be human. Brené blends research with personal storytelling to help readers let go of who they think they’re "supposed to be" and embrace who they actually are.

by Brené Brown

Music Equalizer

Featured Podcasts

Money with Katie

Financial wellness meets real-life strategy. Especially helpful for clients seeking clarity around money mindset, long-term planning, and how to build wealth with intention (not just hustle). Smart, accessible, and refreshingly honest.

with Katie Gatti Tassin

Tetragrammaton

Deep conversations with creatives and thinkers across disciplines. A favorite for clients exploring identity, reinvention, or nontraditional paths to success.

with Rick Rubin

Not sure where to start? 

I’d be happy to recommend something based on where you are in your journey.

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