Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 250
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 129 subscribers
Instagram: 1.2k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
rachaelpause@gmail.com
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Host
Rachael O'Meara - PCC executive coach, author, and co-founder of SIC Venture Studio with more than a decade of experience at Google. She is the author of Pause and Pause the Journal and co-author of Leading with Sel...
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Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Elise Birkhofer - Embodied Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Burnout, Perfectionism, Rebuilding Confidence After Leaving A Corporate Role, And Leadership Retreats.
Wendy Chin - Emotions At Work, Self-awareness, Adaptability, Leadership Expansion, Emotional Regulation, And Moving From Functional To Enterprise Leadership.
Becky van der Werff - Career Pivots, Burnout, Self-doubt, Imposter Syndrome, Resilience, Reflection, And Building An Aligned Career.
Janice Litvin - Organizational Burnout, Psychological Safety, Workplace Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Human Skills, And Leading Through Workplace Change.
Kate Johnson - Performance And Leadership, Career Transitions, Resilience, Purpose, Overcoming Adversity, And Making Aligned Career Decisions.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Ep. 256: When You Let Go of Control: Leadership Lessons from the Field
October 13, 2026
What if a pause isn’t about taking time off, but about changing how you show up?In this solo episode, I reflect on a series of experiences that took me from San Francisco to Ireland to India, each offering a different lesson about how we navigate life and leadership. 🌍A wedding reminded me that connection is a form of wealth. Unpredictable weather in Donegal became an unexpected perspective pause. A device free mindfulness retreat showed me what happens when we step away from the constant str...
Ep. 255: Leadership Lessons from Kauai: Rethinking What it Means to Lead with Elise Birkhofer
September 29, 2026
What if the thing missing from your leadership isn't another framework... but your body? 🌺I reconnect with fellow former Googler Elise Birkhofer, who led Google's Women's Initiative for nine years, supporting 60,000 people across 120 countries. After losing her brother, Elise paused, got radically honest about what felt aligned, and built a new life as a love and leadership coach leading immersive retreats in Kauai.If you're a tech leader who is crushing it on paper but runnin...
Ep. 254 Myth or Fact: There’s No Place For Emotions At Work with Wendy Chin
August 18, 2026
In Episode 254 of The Pausecast, Rachael sits down with her friend and colleague Wendy Chin, an EQ coach and executive recruiter, to unpack something many high-achieving tech leaders know all too well: the higher you rise, the less your technical expertise alone can carry you. 🧠Wendy shares practical ways she uses the pause to regulate nerves and get grounded, from wiggling her toes in a meeting to jogging in place and even imagining herself on a boat when she needs to breathe, reset, and com...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The Pausecast?
The Pausecast is hosted by Rachael O'Meara. Its publicly listed email is rachaelpause@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for The Pausecast?
The publicly listed email for The Pausecast: rachaelpause@gmail.com.
How many listeners does The Pausecast have?
Podseeker estimates The Pausecast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The Pausecast?
The Pausecast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Executive coaches, emotional-intelligence and workplace-wellbeing specialists, authors, speakers, entrepreneurs, and senior technology or business leaders with substantial professional experience or a compelling, relevant career-transition story. Common among recent guests: Published books; Professional coaching or consulting expertise; Senior leadership experience at recognized companies. Recent guests include Elise Birkhofer, Wendy Chin, and Becky van der Werff.
How hard is it to get booked on The Pausecast?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does The Pausecast cover?
Recent episodes cover Business, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Career Transitions, and Burnout. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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