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
E250 | Feeling Lost In Your Career? How To Return To Work And Make a Comeback In The Job Market
What do you do if you’ve been out of work for a while, especially if your confidence is in freefall because you feel too old for the job market?
Sarah Glassey says she felt like she wasn’t just in a pickle after being out of work for nine months, but “stuck in a whole vat of pickles in a factory”. And with the stress and some major ANTs (automatic negative thoughts) making their presence felt – “I’m too old,” and “I don’t have the right skills” – life was not going Sarah’s way. 😬
So, how did she turn things around?
Here’s why you need to tune in
Sarah didn’t just lean into adding social media skills to her CV to land herself a new job. She discovered a whole heap of tools – including one from a 1980s advert for a chocolate bar and another from the film Cocktail – that have given her back her sense of self-worth and helped her get promoted.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[02:50] The stress of not knowing what to do next.
[06:50] Looking at things differently.
[10:31] What to do when you don’t have all the skills for a job.
[18:34] How do you go after a promotion?
[21:54] Do a skills inventory.
[24:30] How are you talking to yourself?
[27:10] The power of 5,4,3,2,1.
[28:54] Coughlin’s law.
[35:15] Are you too old or not too old yet?
So, if you’re stuck in a rut and don’t know what to do next or want to get back to work in a role you love, this episode is for you. ▶️▶️▶️
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