Your LifeWork Design Blueprint
Create a sustainable career and life without burnout
You’ve worked hard to build a successful career, but is it sustainable?
If your personal life feels like it's constantly taking a back seat, or your energy levels are drained despite loving what you do, it’s time to take a more strategic approach.
High-achieving professionals don’t just need ‘better time management’ - you need LifeWork Design.
A system that allows you to achieve more by doing less AND elevates your wellbeing.
If you're doing well at work...
...but feeling constantly overwhelmed, drained, or like your personal life is always taking a back seat, it's time for an elevated approach, with LifeWork Design.
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This programme is designed for high-achieving professionals who:
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Want to design a life where success at work enhances rather than detracts from overall wellbeing
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Struggle to balance career ambitions with life ambitions!
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Want a structured approach to managing energy and priorities
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Need a system that works long-term, not just a short-term fix
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Enables them to dream big without fear of burnout
Meet your executive coach: Maya Gudka
An economist-turned-executive coach, Maya is ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally with The Executive Coach Podcast.
She secured a role in Goldman's despite it being a deep recession, was a founding member of a new consulting team at KPMG, got promoted to Manager by 25, Associate Director and Director by 31 - all whilst not working beyond the 9-5 in very demanding organisations.
This was all alongside performing in a dance troupe (and the Olympics Opening Ceremony!), testing out a career as an artist and selling out a couple of exhibitions, having a couple of kids - AND following her career dreams (not someone else's!).
She helps high-achievers unlock their full potential without burning out - and is ready to help you design the life you’ve been working for.
I've seen so many brilliant people (just like you!)
...pushing themselves to the edge, thinking that's the only path to success. It's not!
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With this programme, you'll:
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Create a powerful productivity system that helps you achieve more in the long term, by doing less in the short term (yes, really!)
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Design your ideal week for focus, deep work, and genuine recovery time
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Build systems to reduce mental load and domestic task management
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Master the art of boundaries that protect your energy while maximising your impact
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Navigate career transitions with confidence and clarity (rather than stress and overwhelm)
The LifeWork Design Programme Promise
By the end of this programme, you'll walk away with:
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A personalised blueprint for what sustainable success really means for you (this is a game-changer!)
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A complete planning system that connects your big vision to your daily actions
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Your custom-designed ideal week that protects deep work, exercise, and recovery time
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Practical tools to slash mental load and streamline domestic responsibilities
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Confidence strategies to transform self-doubt into a powerful ally rather than a hindrance
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Boundary frameworks that help in the real tricky situations
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A roadmap for navigating career transitions that maximise your impact and wellbeing
Programme Preview
After completing the modules below, you'll have a tailored system to manage your workload inside organisations, set boundaries, and align your career with the life you actually want.
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Module 1 - The Foundation of LifeWork Design
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Redefining success: what does "having it all" really mean for you?
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The biggest mistakes professionals make when trying to ‘balance’ work and life
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Module 2 - Mastering Productivity & Energy
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A new way to look at productivity; how to achieve more long term, by doing less in the short term
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Different types of goals and where SMART goals fit in
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Module 3 - From Vision to Daily Action
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Setting goals that actually move the needle (from 10-year vision to daily tasks)
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The "Second Brain" system for organising tasks and reducing mental load
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Creating your annual goals through effective visualisation
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Module 4 - Calendar Design & Time Management
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Designing your ideal week for focus, exercise and recovery
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Creating office hours to increase your accessibility while protecting your time
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Building a balanced and fun work-life routine with planned adventures
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Module 5 - Creating Your Support System
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Managing domestic tasks and reducing mental load
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Optimising childcare arrangements for dual-career parents
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Creating "rules of thumb" to simplify decision-making
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Module 6 - Mindset!
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Overcoming confidence blockers and imposter syndrome
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Harnessing self-doubt as a tool rather than a hindrance
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Developing an abundance mindset for career growth
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Module 7 - Brilliant Boundaries
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Establishing clear accountability frameworks at work
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Mastering assertive communication versus passive communication
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Setting and maintaining emotional boundaries for wellbeing
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Module 8 - First 100 days & Career Growth
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Making the most of your last 100 days in a role
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Maximising impact in your first 100 days
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Navigating the transition from expert to leader
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Having the "power conversations" that accelerate your career
Everything you get inside LifeWork Design
The programme includes both self-paced learning and personalised coaching:
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Comprehensive Curriculum - 8 modules with practical, actionable video lessons
1:1 Intensive Coaching - Three 45-minute sessions with me to troubleshoot your specific challenges
Blueprint Document - A customisable template where you'll build your personal LifeWork Design plan
Practical Tools - Ready-to-use checklists, planners, and frameworks
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How long does it take?The programme takes around 8 hours in total—about 6 hours of online modules and the 1:1 intensive coaching. It’s designed to fit a busy executive’s schedule and can be completed in a few weeks or faster, depending on your availability.
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Is this only for corporate executives?Not at all! While I've worked extensively with corporate leaders, these principles apply across industries and roles. I've coached clients from startups, creative fields, healthcare, and non-profits who've achieved remarkable results. If you're ambitious and want to progress without burning out, these unwritten rules will work for you.
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I'm already very busy. How will I find time for this?I get it! I designed this specifically for high-performers with packed schedules. That's why the programme is streamlined, focused, and flexible. I balanced a demanding career with dance performances, art exhibitions, and raising children - so I know exactly how to help you make impactful career moves without adding more to your plate. The whole point is working smarter, not harder!
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What makes this different from other career development programmes?Unlike typical career courses that focus on technical skills or generic advice, The Unwritten Rules tackles the unspoken dynamics that actually determine career success. I've distilled insights from my own rapid career progression at Goldman's and KPMG, plus thousands of coaching sessions with executives, to create a framework that works in the real world. This isn't theory - it's the exact approach I used to become a director by 31 while maintaining boundaries and pursuing my other passions!
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What if I'm not sure about my career direction?Perfect timing! Start with the Vision Builder programme - the gateway to working with me. Vision Builder will help you to clarify your authentic career path.
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How soon will I see results?Many clients report immediate shifts after implementing just one or two strategies from the programme. You'll likely see quick wins in how you handle meetings and relationships within the first few weeks. The bigger career moves (promotions, new opportunities) typically unfold over 3-12 months as you systematically apply the framework. Remember - I got promoted to director by 31 using these exact approaches!
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Do I pay VAT if I am outside the UK?VAT requirements vary by country. If your company is covering the cost (which many do), VAT is typically passed on. Let me know where you're based, and I can confirm.
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Can my company pay?Yes! Many professionals have this covered by their employer as part of a professional development, learning or leadership development programme. You can use the details below to send to your HR approver or equivalent.
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I have another questionNo problem! Drop me an email on info@mayagudka.com or connect with me on LinkedIn and I'll be happy to help.
FAQs
Why LifeWork Design works
LifeWork Design isn't just about managing your time better. It's about creating a sustainable approach to success where career achievement enhances your wellbeing rather than diminishing it.
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I've helped hundreds of executives transform their approach to work and life, and I’ve done it myself. With practical frameworks, personalised coaching, and proven strategies, this programme creates lasting change. You'll gain the clarity, systems, and boundaries needed to achieve career success while maintaining energy for the things that matter most to you.
How LifeWork Design benefits the organisation
Creating high-performance teams isn’t just about skills—it’s about sustainable success. When professionals are equipped with the right tools to manage their workload, energy, and priorities, organisations benefit in multiple ways:
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Increased productivity – employees focus on the right work, which commercially benefits the organisation, not just more work
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Reduced burnout & attrition – A healthier approach to work means better retention and engagement - which directly impacts the bottom line
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Stronger leadership presence – leaders with clear boundaries and energy management inspire teams and drive results
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Clear decision-making – with good prioritisation
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Better collaboration & communication – understanding assertive, passive and aggressive communication and boundaries in the workplace is essential for avoiding toxic environments and creating spaces where growth and progress can be prioritised.
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​For further resources, don't forget to check out the testimonials above and on LinkedIn as well as The Executive Coach Podcast.
1:1 Intensive Coaching
​​If you're ready to create a sustainable approach to success and break through your biggest energy and workload challenges, our 1:1 intensive coaching is where we turbocharge your progress.
You'll benefit from the distilled learnings of thousands of hours of coaching sessions and my published research, crystallised into the structured LifeWork Design curriculum, before we work together 1:1 to tackle your specific situation head-on.
In three 45-minute intensive 1:1 sessions we'll explore your unique goals and challenges. ​Together, we'll troubleshoot the tricky bits and craft solutions that help you achieve more while doing less. I'll be your sounding board, your cheerleader, and your strategic partner in creating success that energises rather than depletes you.
You'll leave with a customised blueprint that actually works for YOUR life - not some generic template.
Who is LifeWork Design for?
LifeWork Design is for high-achieving professionals who want to create sustainable success without the burnout.
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If:​
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You're constantly busy but feeling like you're not making meaningful progress
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You want to achieve career success AND enhance your personal wellbeing
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You need a structured approach to managing your energy and priorities
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You're ready to break free from the cycle of overwork and overwhelm
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You find yourself carrying a heavy mental load both at work and home
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You want to confidently set boundaries and design a life that works on your terms
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Whether you're in a senior leadership position or managing a growing team, if you want clarity, effective systems, and the tools to achieve more by doing less - LifeWork Design is your next step.
I can't wait to work with you!
This is the moment to invest in yourself.
What I teach in this programme has been transformative for countless executives - and I've applied these principles to create balance in my own life too.
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From my years in high-pressure environments to coaching leaders across major organisations, I understand the challenges you're facing. I know what it's like to juggle demanding workloads while trying to maintain energy for life outside work.
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I've coached executives from companies like British Airways, Google and HSBC, helping them redesign their approach to work and life.
Together, we'll develop the frameworks and mindsets that create sustainable success - where achievement and wellbeing enhance rather than compete with each other.
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I’m looking forward to supporting you as you design your ideal life!