Big F*cking Dreams
The Big F*cking Dreams Podcast is a self-help podcast for high performers (without the cringe). This self-development podcast offers step-by-step actionable tips from one of Australia's leading life coaches, Hannah Kissel, who has worked with clients from LinkedIn, Pinterest,…
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96: The 4 Steps to Lasting Career Change (and What Most People Get Wrong) (opens the original)
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You've quit jobs before. You've been in therapy. You've read the books. And yet you're sitting here thinking: "Is this all there is?" Sound familiar? In this bonus episode of Hannah Hotline, we break down why most career change advice fails and the 4-step method that actually sticks. Here's the problem: traditional career coaching is all action, no self-awareness. So you jump into a new job, and the same problems show up again. Therapy and self-awareness alone? All reflection, no action — so you
95: Is It Too Late to Change Careers at 50? (Here's the Real Answer) (opens the original)
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You've got the title, the salary, and the golden handcuffs, but you're secretly terrified it's too late to start over. Sound familiar? In this episode of Hannah Hotline, there's a 50-year-old senior leader who's unfulfilled in her high-paying operations role and scared she's not good enough to do anything else. There's a reason you feel stuck - and it's not your age. Here's what we cover: - Why "meaningful work" doesn't have to mean quitting your job (the false binary) - The "career capital" you
94: Managing Up: How to Handle an Unpredictable Boss (opens the original)
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He's a "great guy" but he calls pregnant teammates "disabled," doles out off-color jokes in your one-on-ones, and swings between warm and erratic so fast you get emotional whiplash. Sound familiar? In this episode of Hannah Hotline, we break down how to handle a boss who's unpredictable and inappropriate without quitting and without losing yourself. This isn't about managing his moods; it's about protecting your own sanity and career while you're in his orbit. Here's what we cover: - Why his beh
93: The Reward for Doing Well at My Job is More Unpaid Work (opens the original)
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Are you a high performer who constantly says "yes" to new projects? You're not alone. You're likely paying the "competency tax." In this episode of Hannah Hotline, we break down why being the "reliable one" at work is actively damaging your health and career trajectory. If you're burnt out, stressed, and feeling punished for your own competence, this episode is your wake-up call. We cover: Why high achievers tie their self-worth to performance (and how to stop). The difference between being "rel
92: Giving Yourself Permission to Do Less (+ Big Announcements!) (opens the original)
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Hannah is back with a big announcement, a full rebrand, and an honest conversation about what it actually looks like to simplify your business without guilt. In this episode, Hannah shares why she's transitioning Big Fucking Dreams to Hannah Hotline , scaling back from weekly to fortnightly episodes, stepping back from Instagram and TikTok, and going all-in on LinkedIn and YouTube. Plus — the 40% business growth she achieved working just 30–35 hours a week, and the universe confirmation that arr
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