You know, nothing lasts forever, right? It’s a phrase I often use to reassure my career change clients or fresh-faced individuals just starting out. As a careers’ practitioner at a university, I’ve seen firsthand how people stress over finding the perfect career path or having a master plan. But let me tell you, it doesn’t […] Read more…

With all this talk of smashing the glass ceiling and leaning in, it can feel like there is a lot of pressure to have a big career. We might feel shame around admitting we’re a SAHM or like we’re not setting a good enough example to our children because we haven’t climbed the corporate ladder. […] Read more…

Transitioning to a new career brings about exciting and transformative changes. Stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing new challenges can lead to incredible experiences. Personally, I felt a surge of happiness and clarity about my future when I decided to leave my corporate job. Instead of complaining about my old career, I became […] Read more…

Would you like to change career but you’re worried that by the time you’ve finished a course of study you’ll be getting on a bit? Or are you worried about starting at the bottom again? It’s never too late to make a change, especially when it comes to your career. However, it’s understandable to feel […] Read more…

Embracing the Tortoise Mentality: Why Patience is a Secret Weapon for Successful Career Change In the pursuit of career change, we often focus on the flashy aspects like confidence, networking, and support systems. However, there is a less glamorous yet incredibly powerful attribute that deserves more attention: patience. As I’ve spoken with numerous women about […] Read more…

I’m a big believer that career change is a marathon not a sprint but I also understand how time poor mums are. If you do find yourself with a random free hour then here’s how you can put that time to good use. What you do depends on your starting point. If you know you […] Read more…

Do you ever look at other women with their shiny, big careers and wish you were like them? Do you see women standing on stage, addressing a room of thousands and gasp at their confidence, while berating yourself for feeling nervous about talking at the P&C meeting? Do you watch your friend head off on […] Read more…

I last worked in professional services marketing six years ago, and I don’t miss it one bit. I love the work I do now. I use my best skills, I find it interesting and want to keep learning, I see opportunities for growth, and I work with amazing people. It’s also flexible. I’ve even learned […] Read more…

We’ve all heard those stories of people who make dramatic career shifts and wonder how they did it. One of my friends was a marine, then retrained as a physio, then as a barrister and is now a Senior Partner in a global law firm. These career changes entailed some significant periods of study, simultaneously […] Read more…