How To Bring Your Most Magnetic Self To Your Career And Life With Carly Ottaway
Aug 04, 2026
You've probably heard the advice to become your "best self." But what if that's the very thing keeping you stuck?
In this episode, Irina sits down with Carly Ottaway, founder and CEO of Web of Words, bestselling author of Coming Home, and host of The Favourite Self Podcast. Through her work helping founders build authentic brands and her own journey of rebuilding after life's hardest moments, Carly has discovered that the most powerful version of yourself isn't some future destination. It's the version of you that already feels the most alive.
Together, they explore what it means to stop performing, start trusting yourself, and build a career and life that's rooted in authenticity instead of perfection.
Inside this episode:
✔️ The difference between your best self and your favorite self, and why it changes everything
✔️ How showing up authentically creates confidence in interviews, networking, and career conversations
✔️ Why over-preparing and scripting can actually hold you back from making genuine connections
✔️ How to trust the unknown when your career path isn't unfolding the way you expected
If you've been waiting until you feel more confident, more qualified, or more ready before going after what you want, this episode is your reminder that the version of you you're looking for may already be here.
Mentioned and helpful links
Buy my book here: https://www.irinaposan.com/book
Free Book tour tickets: https://www.irinaposan.com/tour
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/
Website: http://www.irinaposan.com
Carly Ottaway's website: https://www.carlyottaway.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itscarlyottaway/