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
E247｜The story of the other woman behind TechPixies
Redundancy, death of a parent, separation and divorce. 🫨
If you were faced with all three in the space of a year, would you dive back under the duvet and retreat from the world, or would you hit the reset button?
For Kathryn Conway, life’s lemons offered a chance to reassess the path she was walking through life, and it led her to the door of TechPixies.
Drawn to the caring sense of community and the effervescence of founder Joy Foster, this is the story of how a journey that started with upskilling in social media led to Kathryn becoming TechPixies’ copywriter and funnel builder, getting to see the inside of a business she is passionate about.
Here’s why you need to tune in
From Kathryn’s favourite TechPixies ‘Joyisms’ to how the life-changing DreamBuilder® Program helped her process her divorce, this episode is a testament to the strength found in the shared experiences of a supportive community and the power of ‘this or something greater still’.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[02:08] TechPixies finds you when you need it most.
[05:47] Keep your eyes on your own boat.
[13:03] How Kathryn got her job at TechPixies.
[19:12] Being allowed to thrive.
[27:39] Learning to forgive through the DreamBuilder® Program.
[31:10] This or something greater still.
[35:41] Trusting your gut instinct.
If you’re feeling stuck about the direction you should take next in life or need a reminder of what’s possible when you simply say yes to investing in yourself, this is the episode for you.
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