I’ve written on here many times about the importance of networking if you’re changing career and/or looking for a new job. Networking helps you gather information about your new industry, meet people who assist in your shift and builds your confidence. But when you’re a mum it can feel like one more thing to add […] Read more…
So that’s it you’ve done a lot of soul searching, created a vision for the future, done your research and have picked your dream career. Congratulations! Sometimes deciding what to do can be the hardest part of a career change. But what if you don’t have any experience in that field? Hardly surprising as it’s […] Read more…
If you’ve had your fingers burnt in your career before then it’s natural to second guess your career change. Sometimes my clients will ask me how they can be 100 percent sure that they’re doing the right thing this time around. My answer to them is that there is never 100 percent certainty about anything […] Read more…
I was bullied on and off for most of my childhood. Even as I write this, I feel the need to make excuses for my bullies or downplay this part of my life. I want to tell you that nobody ever hurt me physically and that mostly I was ‘just excluded’ by the other girls. […] Read more…
I’m a big believer in lifelong learning and there’s a lot of research that suggests that lifelong learning is not only good for our careers but good for our physical and mental health. In a recent blog post, I wrote about how returning to study can be a great idea if you’re changing career. It […] Read more…
A couple of weeks ago I attended the CDAA National Conference – in person – and had the best time learning about the latest developments in my profession and connecting with like minded people. I came away feeling totally inspired, full of ideas and bursting with enthusiasm for my career. CDAA is a professional association, […] Read more…
I don’t want to start at the bottom again “I’ve been doing this for twenty years now … I don’t enjoy it … but I don’t want to start at the bottom again” “I’ve put too much work into this to give up now” “I’m 44 years old, it’s too late to change careers.” Sound […] Read more…
What comes to mind when you think of meaningful work? Teaching? Nursing? Humanitarian Aid Worker? How about Accountant, Lawyer or Data Analyst? Or even garbage collector, fork-lift operator or bartender? I see a lot of women who tell me they would like to have more meaning in their work. In fact, in a recent survey […] Read more…
People often assume that changing to a more meaningful career means taking a major pay cut. The reality is that this may not always be the case, at least not in the long term. I have known people to change career or industry and earn MORE money. In other cases, career change often accompanies a […] Read more…
Sorry you haven’t heard from me for a while. We are entering our sixth week of lockdown here in Greater Sydney and Wollongong and, like a lot of working parents, I am struggling to keep my head above water. I know I’m not the only one. Lately I have heard from clients who are putting […] Read more…