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Careers in Midlife

Pivots, flexible work and confidence at work.

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She was scouted for the stage. He wanted her behind the counter

My grandma would be 100 next year. And when I picture her as a young woman, I picture her alive - moving, speaking, taking up space. The version of her that existed before life narrowed into duty and practicality and “what makes sense.” My mum told me this story like it was just a fact […]

I made a career pivot at 40+ (and I’m shit-scared)

Why does this midlife career pivot feel so weird? I’ve recently shifted my energy away from the kind of work I was doing before (I was/am a SaaS marketing/operations director) and into something more creative and hands-on. And I didn’t expect the emotional whiplash. On paper, it looks like a positive change. I’m leaning into […]

How to Find Your Personal Style Again After Kids, Career Changes, or Body Shifts

Rediscovering Your Style After Life’s Big Shifts It’s funny, isn’t it? One minute you feel like you’ve got your style sorted, and the next, life throws a curveball. Maybe it’s a new baby, a career change, or just your body doing its own thing. Suddenly, your wardrobe feels like a stranger. I’ve been there, staring […]

What If Your 40s Are the Right Time to Change Everything

Embracing Your Forties: A Time For Reinvention Discovering Your True Self Beyond Expectations Right, let’s talk about turning forty. It’s a bit of a milestone, isn’t it? Suddenly, you might feel this pressure, like you’re supposed to have it all figured out. But honestly, who does? This decade is actually a brilliant chance to shed […]

Making Flexible Work Actually Work for Busy Midlife Mums

Embracing Change For A Better Balance Finding Your Feet In Midlife Career Shifts So, you’re in your middle years, and life feels like it’s doing a bit of a reshuffle. Maybe the kids are growing up, or perhaps you’re just ready for something new. It’s a time when you might be looking at your career […]

How to Stop Work Eating Your Whole Life in Your 40s

Understanding The Midlife Burnout Maze Why Your 40s Bring A Perfect Storm Of Stress So, you’re in your 40s. Life might look pretty full from the outside – career ticking along, maybe kids, a partner, all the usual stuff. But inside, you might be feeling a bit… flat? Restless? Like you’ve lost touch with yourself […]