The Design Is Not the House: Lester’s Story
After completing the Fierce Accelerator, Lester had clarity about what he needed from his working life. But as he discovered, “the design is not the house.” Here are the three lessons he wants to remember as he keeps building work that fits him.
When Life Changes How You Show Up at Work
Divorce, grief, redundancy and other major life changes don’t always stay outside of work. Jonathan Burston shares how difficult experiences changed the way he showed up at work — and how letting go of what we’re carrying can create space to decide what comes next.
You Know How to Do Your Job. But Do You Know Yourself at Work?
You can spend decades getting good at your job without really understanding yourself at work. Bridie’s story shows what can change when you finally recognize how you work best—and use that understanding to make more deliberate choices about what comes next.
What If You Stopped Working Against Yourself?
What changes when you stop expecting yourself to be good at everything? Jay shares how understanding his Superpowers and Kryptonite, experimenting more freely and quieting his inner critic changed the way he approaches work.
When Financial Fear Keeps You Stuck at Work
Financial anxiety can make staying in the wrong job feel safer than making a change. Lucia Knight and Barney Whiter explore how financial fear can keep you stuck — and the three numbers that can help you make career decisions based on information rather than fear.
Can You Afford to Change Careers? Start With Your Financial Runway
A good salary doesn't necessarily give you the freedom to change careers. Understanding your financial runway can reveal how much time and choice you actually have.
Designing Work You Could Do Forever
You don't have to wait until work gets really bad before you change it. Explore the ideas, stories and possibilities behind designing work that fits you better.
What a 48-Year-Old Job Hunter Taught Me About Finding Your North Star
Dom Salomoni, who shares his insights from transitioning to a new role after 25 years in the same industry. Together, we explore the emotional toll of job searching with family and financial obligations, and Dom reveals his strategies for self-investment, mindfulness, and setting a clear North Star to stay focused and motivated.
Chris’ story: Stop Chasing Work-Life Balance…Create Work-Life Flow Instead.
Five years after redesigning his work life, one client reflects on the three lessons that still guide every career decision he makes.
What Work Feels Like After You Redesign It: Gill’s Story
What if the way you’ve always worked is what’s keeping you stuck? Gill Kirk shares three powerful lessons she’s carrying forward after redesigning her work life. From letting go of outdated habits to reclaiming quiet space for clarity, Gill’s story is a reminder that meaningful change doesn’t have to be drastic—it just has to be true.
Languishing at Work: When Your Job Isn’t Wrong — But It’s Slowly Draining You
Languishing at work isn’t burnout or misery — it’s the quiet flattening that happens when your job is “fine” for too long. Here’s why it’s so easy to ignore — and why it matters.
Designing A Work Life That Fits: Silvia’s Story
Rather than a dramatic career shift, Silvia’s story reveals the work-life lessons that now guide her decisions — and how she knows when work truly fits.
Forget “networking” in midlife, do this instead.
Many people say they want more connection, then avoid the very practices that would help them build it. Here’s why — and what to try instead.
When You Stop Editing Yourself, Work Changes: Deirdre’s Midlife Career Redesign
Many professionals succeed while only bringing part of themselves to work. The cost isn’t visible—but it’s real. This is what changes when you stop editing yourself.
Is Listening a Midlife Luxury We Can’t Afford — Or the One Skill We All Need?
When we don’t feel heard, parts of us go quiet — our confidence, creativity, and voice. In this episode recap, Lucia Knight explores with Colin Smith why listening is far from a soft skill — and how two simple practices can transform how we work and connect.
“There’s Only So Long You Can Draft Behind Someone Else’s Passion”: Lara’s Midlife Career Redesign
Lara, a former client of Midlife Unstuck, shares the three career lessons she never wants to forget—on loyalty, boundaries, and the quiet truth our bodies reveal. Her story offers a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to stop drafting behind someone else’s passion and design work that energises you.
How Your Superpowers Can Transform Work into Something You Actually Enjoy
What if the key to greater joy at work wasn’t a promotion or pay rise—but something you already do brilliantly? This post explores how uncovering and using your personal superpowers just 5% more each day can ripple into real fulfilment, inside and outside of work.
Redesigning Work: 3 Unforgettable Lessons from Scott’s Journey
A former client shares the three personal insights that shifted his work life from quiet stress to confident clarity—and how noticing boredom changed everything.
The 3 Types of Boredom That Quietly Derail Midlife Careers
Midlife boredom at work isn’t a personal failure—it’s a signal. In this article, career design consultant Lucia Knight breaks down the three hidden types of boredom that impact midlife professionals and offers a kinder, smarter path to career clarity—without burning everything to the ground.
When Work Stops Sparking Joy: How Quiet Boredom Becomes a Loud Problem
You don’t have to hate your job to feel stuck. In fact, one of the biggest signals that something needs to shift isn’t stress — it’s boredom. This post explores how boredom sneaks into even successful careers, what it looks like when left unaddressed, and why tuning into it early could unlock more joy at work.