Dare To Be Brave with Joy Foster
Redundancy. Maternity leave. Perimenopause. Menopause. Illness. Caring for ageing parents.
Sound familiar?
If you're a woman in midlife, chances are you've faced one - or several - of these life transitions. And somewhere along the way, you may have pressed pause on your career… your confidence… or even your sense of direction.
But what if this chapter isn’t the end of your story—what if it’s the moment you learn to be brave?
Dare To Be Brave with Joy Foster is a powerful solo podcast that blends real-life insight with the neuroscience of courage, confidence, and change.
Each episode unpacks what’s really happening in your brain when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or afraid to move forward—and shows you how to work with your brain, not against it.
You’ll learn how to:
- Rebuild confidence after a setback
- Take action even when fear is loud
- Break free from overthinking and self-doubt
- Navigate change with clarity and resilience
- Redefine success on your own terms
Whether you're returning to work, starting something new, or simply trying to figure out what’s next, this podcast will give you the tools - and the courage - to move forward.
Because bravery isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build.
And this is where it begins.
Dare To Be Brave with Joy Foster
E278｜62% of mid-career women want a change. So what’s holding them back?, asks Jenn Barnett
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Jenn Barnett turned a life-altering health crisis into a life-affirming career pivot.
But a comprehensive survey of 600+ mid-career professional women (those with 10-25 years’ experience), commissioned by Jenn in her role as head of equity, inclusion, and diversity at Grant Thornton UK, has revealed that pivoting your career comes with its own set of challenges.
So while her report found that:
💠 62% of women have considered switching career paths
💠 With over 25% aiming to make this change within the next five years
💠 And a whopping 77% have taken career breaks during their professional lives
Women face a number of barriers that often prevent them from making career changes.
Jenn outlines the top 3 in this episode of the Career Interrupted podcast, but she also highlights a more troubling issue: only 31% of organisations offer opportunities for retraining.
So, what’s the solution? Tune in to hear Jenn’s thoughts and what the 600 women she surveyed had to say.
And listen out for:
[00:48] Dealing with the impact of illness.
[06:51] Realising you’re completely different once you’ve got through trauma.
[09:28] The mid-career crunch point for women.
[11:09] The top 3 barriers women face in pivoting their careers.
[12:26] 90% of respondents said this one thing helped reassess their skills.
[14:16] The in-demand skills that’ll futureproof your career.
[16:10] What can organisations do to close the gender gap?
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