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Tales From The LaneAuthor: Kate Kayaian
Welcome to Tales from The Lanethe podcast for high performers who are ready to build a life that's not just impressive on paper, but deeply fulfilling. I'm your host, Kate Kayaianformer professional cellist turned writer, coach, and strategist for people who've already achieved a lot and are now asking, What's next? Each week, we dive into the mindset, habits, and strategies of high-achieving creatives, entrepreneurs, athletes, and leaders who are committed to playing at the top of their game without burning out, selling out, or slowing down their growth. You'll hear solo episodes packed with insights and tools, candid conversations with industry trailblazers, and the kind of honest talk most successful people don't get to have anywhere else. If you're here to pursue excellence on your termsto lead, to grow, and to thrivethis is your show. Subscribe to Tales from The Lane and join a global community of high performers building meaningful, sustainable success. Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Business, Careers Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Episode 105: How to Design a Career That Supports Your Life (Not the Other Way Around)
Episode 105
Monday, 16 February, 2026
What if the next level of your career isn't about doing more… but about designing better? In this episode, I'm joined by Laura Sinclair—performer, educator, and coach (and a returning guest from Season 1, Episode 9)—for a conversation that goes way beyond music teaching. Laura has also been a 1:1 coaching client of mine for five years, and watching her build a values-driven, sustainable studio (while performing at a high level) has been nothing short of inspiring. Yes, Laura's "Stress-Free Studio" work is centered on helping musicians build sustainable studios—but the real topic here is something every high achiever needs: How to build a career that supports your life instead of swallowing it. We talk about the invisible systems (and beliefs) that quietly create overwhelm, why "success" often starts to feel misaligned at a certain stage, and the practical shifts that help you move from survival mode into a more intentional, values-led way of working. Whether you're a performer, executive, entrepreneur, educator, or creative leader, this episode will help you rethink what you're optimizing for—and how to redesign your workflow, boundaries, and offerings so your career actually fits the person you've become. In this episode, we cover: The difference between being in demand and being in alignment Why burnout is often a systems problem—not a motivation problem How structure creates freedom (and why "the plan" matters more than perfection) The courage it takes to stop saying yes by default How to design work that supports both ambition and sustainability Freebie from Laura: 5 Creative Solutions to Rescheduling Lessons https://mailchi.mp/2ce708e36061/5creativesolutionstoreschedulinglessons Learn more about Laura: https://linktr.ee/lauraksinclair Instagram: @viola_maverick And if you want my Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide, DM me the word RETREAT on Instagram: @kkayaian and I'll send it to you personally.
