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
E274｜How to leave a toxic workplace when you have no plan B with Dr Victoria Stakelum
Would you walk away from a high-paying job…
…with no backup plan, a new baby, and a hefty mortgage on a new house?
This was exactly the situation Dr Victoria Stakelum was faced with when she returned from maternity leave and found the toxic culture she’d worked so hard to transform had returned… in little more than 8 weeks.
Faced with a choice between job security and integrity, Victoria opted to take a big, bold leap into the unknown and resigned.
And she had one of the best years of her life.
Why you should tune in
In this episode, you’ll hear how Victoria tapped into a hustle mindset, rewrote her career story, and why she believes curiosity is the ultimate superpower when you have no safety net.
Whether you're stuck in a job that's draining you or dreaming of a life that feels more aligned to who you really are, you need to hear this.
Here's what to listen out for:
[01:17] Dealing with a toxic workplace.
[08:36] The surprising gifts of a hustle mentality.
[11:21] What no one tells you about going solo.
[17:06] The internal obstacles that hold us back.
[21:06] Why curiosity can be your compass.
[23:35] What it really takes to retrain and reinvent yourself.
Dr Victoria Stakelum’s story is proof that your most terrifying leap in life could lead to your most powerful transformation.
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