Tasha Poduska

Helping people build trust through change: at work, with money, and in life.

Leadership, AI, relationships, and reinvention all share one thing:
they fail when trust breaks.
I help people navigate transformation without losing themselves or each other.

Who this is for

If you are:

  • A leader navigating AI, scale, or organizational change

  • A couple struggling to talk about money without conflict

  • A curious, thoughtful human figuring out what’s next

You’re in the right place.

What I do

I work across three connected arenas:

  • Thought leadership on AI, leadership, and transformation

  • Author & educator on money and relationships

  • Independent coach supporting couples and executives through change

Different paths. One through-line: trust under pressure.

About

My story, in short

I've spent my career inside transformation. Large-scale operational change inside complex organizations, cross-cultural relationships, a family built across borders. I've watched systems break, personally and professionally, usually because communication failed somewhere nobody was looking.I lived in Russia for 18 years. That teaches you resilience whether you want it to or not. Leadership taught me humility, mostly the hard way. Loss taught me what actually matters.Now I work at the place where technology, trust, and human behavior collide. I help people move through change without falling apart in the process.This work isn't theoretical. It's lived.Who I work with
Leaders navigating AI, scale, or organizational change. Couples who can't talk about money without it turning into a fight. People who are smart and capable and still can't figure out what they're supposed to do next.
If any of that sounds familiar, you're probably in the right place.

“I’ve spent my career inside transformation, not observing it from the outside.

WRITING & IDEASWhat I write about

This is where I think in public.You’ll find essays and reflections on:

  • AI and organizational transformation

  • Leadership during uncertainty

  • Trust, communication, and decision-making

  • The human side of innovation

This is not sales content. It’s perspective, pattern recognition, and lived insight.If you’re a leader trying to make sense of where things are heading, this space is for you.

“I’m interested in how leaders make decisions when the playbook no longer applies.”

“Money rarely breaks relationships. Silence does.”

THE BOOK

Till Debt Do Us Part (Second Edition)

Money doesn’t end relationships.
Silence does.
This book is a modern reimagining of a classic framework for couples navigating money, power, and partnership, updated for:

  • Digital banking

  • AI-driven finances

  • Modern relationships

  • Today’s economic reality

It’s practical, honest, and grounded in real conversations couples are already having or avoiding.

Who it’s for

  • Couples at any income level

  • Partners who argue about money or avoid it entirely

  • People who want clarity instead of conflict

What makes it different

This isn’t about budgets first.
It’s about trust first.

Coaching

I offer two distinct coaching paths, intentionally separated to ensure clarity and integrity.

Couples & Money Coaching

For couples who want to talk about money without it turning into a fight.Money conversations are rarely about math.
They’re about safety, control, values, and fear.
What we work on

  • Financial communication without blame

  • Shared decision-making

  • Transparency and trust

  • Rewriting inherited money stories

Format

  • 1-hour private sessions

  • $199 per session

  • Virtual

This is educational, practical, and grounded, not therapy, not judgment.

Executive Transformation Coaching

For leaders navigating change, scale, and trust inside organizations.AI, restructuring, and rapid growth expose leadership gaps quickly. This coaching is for executives who want to lead with steadiness, clarity, and credibility during transformation.Focus areas

  • Trust during AI adoption

  • Leading through uncertainty

  • Emotional regulation under pressure

  • Decision-making without burnout

Important noteThis coaching is independent and not affiliated with any employer. Clients span multiple industries.

SPEAKING / WORKSHOPS

I speak to leadership teams, organizations, and groups on topics including:

  • Trust and AI adoption

  • Leading through transformation

  • The human cost of scale

  • Money, power, and communication

Formats include:

  • Executive workshops

  • Fireside chats

  • Leadership offsites

  • Educational events

Let’s Connect

Use the form below to reach out about coaching, speaking, or other professional inquiries.In the subject line, please note:

  • Couples & Money Coaching

  • Executive Transformation Coaching

  • Speaking / Workshops

Please note the focus of your inquiry in the subject line so your message reaches the right place.

Tasha Poduska
Author • Leader • Coach
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