Career Interrupted
Redundancy, maternity leave, perimenopause, menopause, illness, caregiving for elderly parents.
Sound familiar? If you're a women in midlife, chances are you've experienced one or more of these transitions and challenges.
And chances are you've had to hit the pause button on your career.
But does an interrupted career automatically mean your earning potential, career progression and skill set are negatively impacted?
If you're struggling to get back into the workplace or you're trying to figure out what path is right for you after taking a career break - whether planned or not - Career Interrupted draws on the journeys of women who have faced career disruptions and emerged stronger than ever.
Each episode features candid conversations with resilient women who have navigated life's unexpected challenges and rebuilt their professional lives.
Through these honest and engaging interviews, listeners gain valuable insights into the strategies, mindsets, and resources that have helped these women reclaim their careers and redefine success on their own terms.
Whether you're currently facing a career interruption or simply seeking inspiration from women who've triumphed over adversity, Career Interrupted offers a wealth of wisdom, practical advice, and motivation to help you navigate your own professional journey.
Join us as we celebrate the strength, adaptability, and determination of women who refuse to let life's interruptions define their careers or their worth.
Career Interrupted
E245｜Making micro changes to achieve your dream with Clare Learoyd
You need to pull on a pair of brave pants if you’re serious about making some major shifts in your life. But once you’ve got some tools in your locker, those shifts needn’t be as scary as you first imagine.
Just ask Clare Learoyd. 💪
Forced to pivot from a plan for face-to-face to online Pilates classes as the Pandemic took hold, Clare Learoyd has gone from feeling afraid of social media to a complete shift in mindset about what she’s capable of. 🧘
Clare says making micro changes and their ripple effect has enabled her to go after her dream job with the RNLI and create an online business that means she won’t be having to ‘hook her knickers her foot to get them on when she’s 90’. 😂
Here’s why you need to tune in
Hear how TechPixies has helped Clare change her life and how the mindset tips and tricks she’s picked up benefit not just Clare but her daughter, too. Plus, discover what happens when you get out of autopilot and start creating a vision and practising daily gratitude.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[00:45] The words you use matter.
[03:22] The power of pilates for pelvic floor.
[05:18] The history of pilates.
[10:31] Feeling afraid of social media.
[12:27] Getting to where you want to be.
[15:54] Landing the dream job.
[18:06] The Brave Thinking Activation Tool.
[21:57] Don’t worry about the how.
[23:28] Write a gratitude journal.
And if you’re keen to improve your health and wellbeing, Clare’s online Pilates classes could be just what you’re looking for. Press play now and sign up to her classes here. ▶️▶️▶️
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