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 weekly 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, you'll 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
E269｜Is our obsession with winning holding us back? Cath Bishop thinks it is
What does ‘winning’ mean to you?
As a World Champion rower, three-time Olympian and Olympic silver medallist, Cath Bishop spent a decade embedded in a high-performance winning culture.
But when Cath transitioned from the world of elite sport into diplomacy, she expected to leave the will to win behind. Instead, she discovered that from classrooms to boardrooms, society is obsessed with winning,
And it’s an obsession that is holding us back.
We chase trophies, titles, and numbers, believing they define success. But as Cath points out in this episode, we see time and time again that a fleeting moment of glory leaves many feeling unfilled.
For Cath, it’s time to embrace a new definition of success, one that prioritises collaboration, long-term growth and real impact.
So tune in to hear:
[02:54] The importance of learning to adapt.
[08:25] Choosing to thrive in the freelance world.
[09:57] Finding your USP.
[12:15] How an obsession with winning can hold you back.
[15:42] How to think differently about winning.
[19:07] Have you said this?
If you’re curious about how you can redefine winning in your life, press play now. ▶️▶️▶️
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