Worried a sabbatical will ruin your career? Discover why midlife breaks could be your boldest and wisest step toward more joy and alignment at work.

Returning to university in midlife can be exciting — but it’s not always the solution to career dissatisfaction. In this post, I share my own cautionary tale, the red flags to watch for, rare success stories, and practical steps to test your interest before you commit.

In this episode, I share how to test a half-baked career idea without risking your income, reputation, or joy. Through Cliona’s story, you’ll discover a practical process to pause, gain clarity, and run real-world experiments before making a big leap.

Informational interviews sound harmless—but they’re often selfish, awkward, and a waste of precious time. Here are three reasons I avoid them, and the human-centred approach I recommend instead.

Feeling flat at work isn’t failure—it’s feedback. Lucia shares her own tipping point moment and a six-step quest to help midlife professionals move from quiet disconnection to meaningful momentum. A must-read if you’re craving more joy, clarity, or energy in your work life.

Grief can make work feel meaningless. Discover how loss reshapes career motivation—and why it's okay to pause before redesigning your next chapter.

Why successful professionals feel numb at work. Discover the hidden cost of boredom—and how to start getting clear on what’s draining you.

Feeling stuck in your job? Discover why moving into charity work may not be the career fix you think it is—and what to explore instead.

Is it insane to resign from a toxic job? Learn how to leave smart, plan your exit, and redesign your career with clarity — not in panic.

What happens when you’re done with the job, but not done with working? Discover how to realign work with purpose, energy, and joy in midlife.

Wondering how to find a career coach who gets midlife reinvention? Lucia shares 4 hints to spot the real deal and avoid costly detours.

Redundancy can feel like freefall. This will help you navigate the emotional chaos and take the next gentle step toward a redesigned career.

Still don’t know what you want to be when you grow up? At 40 or 50, that question hits differently. This week, we explore two better ones that can bring clarity — without the pressure.