Natasha M. Nurse, Esq. 

Why Is It So Hard to Keep a Job?

TaskUs

The Data Incubator

BARBRI

New York Law School

Natasha M. Nurse, Esq.

Neurodivergent Innovator

You’ll spot how your neurodivergent traits clash with workplace norms so you can work smarter, not harder.

Spot neurodivergent challenges at work

Recognize personal patterns and triggers that contribute to job dissatisfaction or burnout.

Understand Your Triggers

Reframe the narrative around job loss to reduce shame and build self-awareness for future success.

Reclaim the Narrative

In this course, we'll explore how to draw from the strengths that frequently come with having a brain that's wired a bit differently -- like creativity, curiosity, hyperfocus, and empathy -- to tackle some common frustrations -- like procrastination, inconsistent motivation, distractibility, and feeling incompetent. To do this, we'll learn about the science of how our minds work, share and learn from each other's lived experiences, and support each other in conducting mini "experiments" to figure out the exact right strategies that work for each of us. In other words, each participant will learn about a broader menu of strategies -- but get support identifying exactly which ones work for your unique brain and current needs. There is no one path that works for every spicy brain; this cohort gives accountability and structure to the path of figuring out the right tools for you.

Understand how to leverage your brain's unique strengths

Course syllabus

We once a week for a 90 minute highly interactive session where we share how it's going with applying the lessons learned from the previous session, explore practical implications of research on a new topic, and then build a new "experiment" to try for the upcoming week.

Weekly workshops 

Depending on the experiment you design for yourself during the workshop, you'll spend a bit of time outside of our sessions each week applying your chosen strategy and seeing how and whether it works for your brain and professional context.

Weekly experiments

For anyone who has run into questions or obstacles as they work on their weekly experiment, or who just wants a supportive space for "body-doubling" (we'll explain that in the course, but also you can look it up in advance), there is a weekly open hour for support.

Optional: Weekly Q&A

Course schedule

Professionals and leaders who suspect their brain may work a bit differently, and want to learn the unique strategies that work for them.

Adults who have recently realized they are ADHD or autistic, or have anxiety or sensory processing differences, and want to learn together

Anyone who feels like procrastination, distractibility, inconsistent motivation, and feelings of incompetence get in their way at work.

Who is this course for

What you’ll get out of this course

Our brains are actually trying to protect us from threats when we procrastinate. If we change the way we understand and approach the task we're putting off, procrastination decreases (or sometimes just disappears)

Understand why procrastination is a threat response, and practice what strategies will allow you to manage it

Distractibility is real, especially in today's attention economy, and especially if your brain is spicy in certain ways. Lecturing yourself to focus doesn't work. Understanding the science behind our attention lets us develop strategies that work for us.

Create a custom plan for how to own your attention and minimize distractibility

If we skip over our internal narratives to just tackle a barrage of strategies, those strategies inevitably fail. But if we revise our stories about ourselves, we make it possible to learn and be equipped for the next challenge or opportunity that comes our way.

Rewrite your story about your neurospicy brain from being deficit-based ("ugh, I feel like a failure") to asset-based ("I've got this")

It's common for neurospicy folks to experience big fluctuations in their levels of motivation. By understanding a bit of the science behind why our brains can feel energized one day and disinterested the next, we can create supports to even out those highs and lows.

Use motivation science to identify new strategies that will help you avoid the highs and lows of supercharged interest to total apathy

When you feel incompetent and uncertain how your brain works, it can make decision-making hard. By understanding the common pitfalls our mind can fall in when considering decisions, and strategies to dodge them, we can lean into our strengths to make more confident decisions.

Apply new frameworks to help you leverage your creativity and curiosity to make decisions you feel confident in

You can find all the research about neurospicy strategies online that you could ever dream of. But a cohort gives you a unique opportunity to share the wins you want with a group who gets you and can offer supportive accountability to help you make progress.

Identify a win you want to reach during the cohort, and leverage course content + the power of group support to get there

Make it easier to get work done by identifying your neurospicy strengths & building new strategies for supporting your challenge areas

Becca Block, PhD

June 2025

Sept-Oct 2025

Transform Your Career, Transform Your Life﻿In 6 weeks, Career Pivots will guide you to a deeper understanding of your career journey by blending the ancient wisdom of myth, the precision of neuroscience, the insights of astrology, and the mystical understanding of depth psychology. This is not just another career advice course—it’s a transformative experience designed to help you learn about YOU in order to make bold, meaningful decisions about your future. By the end of this course, you’ll go from feeling stuck, uncertain, confused, or overwhelmed to empowered, clear, and ready to take action. You’ll understand not only what to do next—whether that’s quitting, staying, or pivoting—but also why your choices align with your deeper purpose and destiny. This course is for you if you are... → Longing for personal evolution and change.→ Ready for an internal career move or promotion.→ Not sure what is next in your career and feeling lost.→ Thinking about starting a business or creative endeavor.&nbsp;→ Navigating the liminal space following a layoff or resignation.→ Fascinated with discovering your personal myth and authentic expression. I've been exactly where you are... In 2020, my life was turned upside down. I was working at my dream job at Nike, but on the inside I felt disillusioned and unfulfilled. I was longing for something more. Truthfully, I had been longing for years to quit but was too scared and I didn't know what I wanted to do. I pivoted my career 7 times while at Nike, worked across 2 geographies, and held assignments in over 12 countries. I achieved incredible success. But, I had arrived at a place where my work felt more meaningless than ever. I was burnt out and struggling to find any purpose in what I did every day. I was in the throes of what could only be described as a mid-life crisis. And then, life gave me a dose of bitter medicine. In the span of just 6 months, I lost my grandma, my father-in-law, and my dad was diagnosed with cancer. Dealing with intense grief, exacerbated by the effects of a global pandemic, I came face-to-face with the stark reality that life is painfully short. I couldn’t ignore the truth any longer: I was living a life out of alignment with my soul's calling, and something had to change. I started work with a skilled therapist whose guidance and approach—rooted in the body and depth psychology—helped me wake up to the courage I needed to change. And eventually, I made the leap. I left the job I thought I’d always wanted and started my own business—something that felt meaningful, connected, and true to who I was. Since starting my company, I have worked with 7 different iconic brands across 5 different industries, and continue to develop myself in ways I never could have imagined. I am even pursuing a license in psychotherapy - yet another pivot. Now, I’ve taken everything I’ve learned from my process—every messy emotion, every doubt, every tool that helped me—and created Career Pivots, a 6 week digital course to guide others through this same transformation. Welcome to the path less traveled.

Unlock Your Unique Career Destiny Path

Pre-recorded lectures will be released each week on Tuesday at 9am PST. Projects and discussion posts are due Monday the following week.

Content and Lectures Released on Tuesday's

The course is spacious, but also rigorous. We will journey together for 6 weeks.

6 Weeks

Cohort members will engage in introspective projects and interaction discussion posts on a weekly basis.

Weekly Projects and Discussion Posts

Over the course of the program, there will be two live-online group coaching sessions held via Zoom. Both sessions will be recorded for those who cannot attend.

Two Live Group Coaching Calls + Q&A

For those on the THRESHOLD. That deeply uncomfortable liminal space of in-between. In-between what was and what will be next.

For the Dreamers and Doers. With a desire to embrace myth, neuroscience, astrology, and depth psychology as New tools to guide your life.

For the Stuck Ones, hanging by a thread. Tired of feeling disillusioned, confused, powerless, and knowing you were born for something.

Discover your personal myth, astrological placements, archetypes. Identify the narrative that’s shaping your current career story.

Clarity and Purpose

Gather unique tools, based in psychology, to learn about yourself, understand what matters to you, and make a clear decision and transition with confidence.

Mystical Tools for Understanding and Transition

Understand what's holding you back. Break free from fear and self-doubt with practical tools to JUST DO IT. Whether it’s quitting your job, staying with intention, or launching a bold new path.

Confidence, Courage, and Mindset Shifts

Develop a clear, actionable plan to execute your next career move with precision.

Momentum and Direction

6 weeks. 
Rich in myth. 
Backed by neuroscience, astrology, & depth psychology. 
Find out who you are and JUST DO IT - quit, stay, pivot.

Brittney Van Matre

Cohort 2

Cohort 3

Not because they run out of funding - or because their product or service sucks. They fail because the person holding it all together— you, the founder—is in FounderOverdrive, running on fumes. Most traditional startup accelerators obsess over MVPs, product-market fit, fundraising, and scaling fast. Important stuff, for sure! But the irony is that they completely ignore what really makes or breaks the success of ANY startup: your health, brain power, and energy levels. So even if conventional wisdom says that sacrificing sleep and rest to work longer hours is the path to success, the stats are clear... 📉 85% of founders experience extreme stress🧠 45% have experienced burnout😴 55% struggle with insomnia🔎 49% have considered quitting their company THE GRIND isn't the way succeed. ❌ No strategy works if you're running on empty.❌ No funding round will fix a clouded mind &amp; accelerated heart rate.❌ No amount of late nights will turn exhaustion into creativity. A successful business doesn’t come from operating in overdrive — it's built on strategic rest, resilience, and energy management. Founders and leaders who prioritise mental well-being are more likely to succeed, with stronger team engagement, sharper decision-making, and greater innovation capacity as byproducts. An Immersive Journey to Sustainable Success Awaits! Join a cohort of like-minded founders as we explore the science of deep rest, cognitive care, and energy management, and discover how to redesign your days for greater creativity, innovation, and productivity — so you can boost your cognitive capacity, reach your goals, and build a thriving business without burning out.

Most startups — 90% to be exact — fail.

Get off the hamster wheel!

Step off the hamster wheel! 📍 Onboarding: Journey ahead and how to get the most from the retreat🤝 Founder Fast-Track: Speed networking and founder journeys💡 Set Your Intention: Map your challenges and growth opportunities

Thursday 5th June, 2025

The journey towards resting harder to grind smarter begins. TEDx-style talk, reflect, pair &amp; share. 🔥 Founder Overdrive: The hidden cost of constant hustle 🧬 The Science of Rest: Why rest? Sustainable productivity unpacked⚡ Energy Reset: Nidra nap to fast-track recovery

Friday 6th June, 2025

Why energy management beats time management and Pendulum of Sustainable Productivity. 🧠 Energy as Currency: Master the fundamentals of energy management🔍 Spot the Drain: what’s zapping your energy &amp; strategies for mitigation🛠 Power Moves: Build your energy renewal kit

Saturday 7th June, 2025

Commit to action &amp; design a Founder Heartbeat that fits your context and business. 🏊‍♀️ Deep-Dive: Healthy Mind Platter for creativity &amp; cognitive capacity❤️ Brain Boosters: Founder Heartbeat Survival Kit🚀 Insight to Action: 21-Day "Rest &amp; Renew" Community challenge

Sunday 8th JUne, 2025

In addition to the 4 live sessions, you'll get <ul><li>A comprehensive ‘Retreat-at-home' guide</li><li>A soothing 30-min pre-recorded NSDR / Nidra practice</li><li>A collection of BrainHax frameworks&nbsp;</li><li>A Personal Energy Management Assessment</li><li>A 45-min alums check-in 3 weeks after the retreat</li></ul>

And there's more

Your Retreat Schedule

Founders &amp; Entrepreneurs Who wants to balance sustainable high performance with well-being while scaling their business.

Product leaders &amp; creatives ﻿Who want to enhance their cognitive and creative capacity—getting more done without sacrificing their health.

High Performers Who struggle with overwhelm and work-life balance, seeking a practical, science-backed approach to managing their energy.

BrainHax Retreats is ideal for...

Over the course of a single weekend, you will...

Unlock your full potential with science-backed frameworks and proven techniques for expanding your energy levels, boosting productivity, and caring for your most precious asset — your brain. 🧠

Boost your energy management skills, productivity & well-being

Learn how to integrate breathwork and NSDR/Nidra nap protocols to reset your nervous system, optimise your energy and focus and renew across every layer of your being. 😴

Experience the immediate effect of micro-napping and nano-breaks

Create an action plan to bring your vision for ‘better’ to life, using tried-and-tested methodologies to rethink your routines, unlock flow, and expand your cognitive capacity and creativity. 🚀

Design your path to success

Who share your passion for staying mentally fit and are&nbsp;as committed to their business, sustainable productivity and resting harder to work smarter as you are 🙏

Connect and engage with a like-minded community

Experience the blueprint of successful founders using strategic rest and energy management to break free from #FounderOverdrive and burnout.

Mette Andersen

FemTech Founder | Culture Designer |  Leadership Expert

Cohort 4

(Nov 7-Dec 12)Again and again, we learn that the expectations and 'shoulds' we live by often rob us of our agency and joy. We feel and perform better when we pause instead to greet reality just as it is—and listen. In that listening, we don’t find easy answers but rather deep understanding: a moral grounding that guides tough decisions and a reliable sense of direction when the world feels upside down. This course brings together the lessons of the five preceding fluencies. Through this series, we’ve been cultivating the ability to see and adapt to change (Reinvention); allowing purpose to guide us (Purpose); using the forces of change to inspire humility and possibility (Foresight); actively engaging in future-building (Innovation); and connecting with others to foster true growth and evolution (Belonging). Now, we are prepared to step into the humility, discernment, and ethical core that define wisdom. Wisdom is not only the work of our lifetime; it is its purpose. This is the last of six fluencies in the Lead Like a Futurist program:Leading Self: Reinvention and Purpose (TBD – join the waitlist at leadlikeafuturist.com)Leading Strategy: Foresight and Innovation (Spring 2025)Leading Culture: Belonging and Wisdom (Fall 2025)Learn more at leadlikeafuturist.com.___________________________________DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!Register for two or more fluencies within a 24-hour period and save big. Indicate your interest on the application to receive your discount code: - Two Fluencies: $100 off each course- Three Fluencies: $125 off each course- Four Fluencies: $150 off each course That's 4 for the price of 3! BONUS: Registering for two or more fluencies grants you access to continued Workroom coaching sessions between courses. This high-value opportunity is exclusively available to those who make this commitment. CERTIFICATION: Students who complete the full Lead Like a Futurist six-fluency leadership program will be awarded a certificate that verifies their achievement and training. This certificate is suitable for framing, adding to your resume, and showcasing on your LinkedIn profile to highlight your leadership development.

Finding clarity and equanimity in an upside down world.

<ul><li>Prework Videos and Readings:&nbsp;Access anytime!</li><li>Recorded Live Sessions:&nbsp;Can’t make it live? Catch up with session recordings.</li><li>Workroom Time on Fridays:&nbsp;A time to dive deeper into the material.</li><li>1:1 Support Calls:&nbsp;Personalized guidance to keep you aligned and moving forward.</li></ul>

If your schedule blows up, we've got you

There are five 90-min live sessions that occur on Wednesdays at 9am CST. This time is suited to a variety of timezones, making it friendly to students across the Americas and Europe.These are the people you've been waiting to meet: thoughtful and passionate—just like you!

A 5-part series

<ul><li>The Prework will generally be 30 minutes of time or less.</li><li>Expect Homework to take 30-60 minutes each week.</li></ul>Additionally, we offer two Workrooms (Optional) for group coaching and project work on Fridays, 9am and 3pm

Prework and Homework

Let the lessons take root with real-life coaching between course, where you'll tackle pressures, politics, and decisions in a supportive community.Available for those registered in 2+ fluencies in 2025.

The Workroom Continues

This course is built for busy professionals

You sense there's a kind of leadership training that will take you to the next level in a way that traditional development doesn't touch.

You want to be a leader who can meet the needs of this next era, equipped to "dance with change as it emerges."

You understand that to be an evolved and effective leader, you have to be an evolved and effective human.

Who this course is for:

Become the Calm in the Center of the Storm

<ul><li>Create ease by aligning perception and action with the natural flow of change.</li><li>Celebrate lightness as the 'fake news' of our belief-driven minds begins to lose its grip.</li></ul>

Awaken to a Simple View of Life on Life’s Terms

<ul><li>Laugh at the paradox that we will never know it all, yet are always right.</li><li>Relax into awe, discovering wonder in any and every moment.</li></ul>

Experience the Softening and Expanding Effects of Humility

<ul><li>Learn to separate facts from feelings, truth from triggers, and reality from fiction.</li><li>Approach study as a vital tool for digging deep into discernment and uncovering wisdom.</li></ul>

Exchange Judgment for Discernment

<ul><li>Accept loss as an inherent part of every decision, meeting it with compassion and grace.</li><li>Master decision-making frameworks and collaborative problem-solving techniques to confidently navigate life’s toughest choices as a leader.</li></ul>

Discover What’s Right to Do When There Are No Right Answers

Today we are drowning in intelligence, yet face a drought of wisdom. This course helps you tap into this most vital, underutilized resource.

Lightning Lessons

Why Is It So Hard to Keep a Job?