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
E262｜Pivoting and parenting. How to build a fulfilling career while raising a family
Life is rarely a straight line; it’s often more of a doodle full of unexpected twists and squiggles.
Just ask Annie Ridout.
Her journey – from being ousted from her job while pregnant to creating a thriving, multi-dimensional career as a journalist, author, poet, and entrepreneur – will feel so relatable.
After vowing never to be at the mercy of someone else's power to pull the rug from under her, Annie has pivoted and diversified to build a career rooted in her passion for writing while embracing the joys and challenges of motherhood.
What’s more, she’s refreshingly honest about the highs and lows she’s experienced along the way. Whether it’s the challenges of creating online courses, navigating the pandemic or homeschooling her neurodivergent child, Annie and I dive into dealing with the pesky ANTS (automatic negative thoughts) that crop up along the way.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[01:42] Designing a career that works around your life.
[05:30] The impact of career interruptions on women.
[08:27] Dealing with perceived failure.
[12:04] Dealing with the logistics of having a child at home.
[15:36] Challenging your perception of a situation.
[20:56] Annie’s core lesson from her experiences.
[23:36] Seeing challenges as opportunities and taking positive action.
[26:28] Cheer up your day with Annie’s poem.
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