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Is a Sabbatical in Midlife a Career Killer—or Your Smartest Move Yet?
Season 3 Lucia Knight 03/09/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 03/09/2025

Is a Sabbatical in Midlife a Career Killer—or Your Smartest Move Yet?

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.

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Returning to Uni in Midlife: What I Wish I’d Known Before I Took the Leap
Season 3 Lucia Knight 27/08/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 27/08/2025

Returning to Uni in Midlife: What I Wish I’d Known Before I Took the Leap

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.

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How to Test a Midlife Career Idea Without Risking It All
Season 3 Lucia Knight 20/08/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 20/08/2025

How to Test a Midlife Career Idea Without Risking It All

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.

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3 Reasons I Strongly Dislike Informational Interviews (and What to Do Instead)
Season 3 Lucia Knight 13/08/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 13/08/2025

3 Reasons I Strongly Dislike Informational Interviews (and What to Do Instead)

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.

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6-Step Midlife Career Reset Plan for When Work Feels Flat
Season 3 Lucia Knight 06/08/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 06/08/2025

6-Step Midlife Career Reset Plan for When Work Feels Flat

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.

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When Grief Makes Work Feel Pointless: How Loss Quietly Rewires Our Career Motivation
Season 3 Lucia Knight 23/07/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 23/07/2025

When Grief Makes Work Feel Pointless: How Loss Quietly Rewires Our Career Motivation

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

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Why Smart, Successful People Feel So Bored at Work
Season 3 Lucia Knight 16/07/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 16/07/2025

Why Smart, Successful People Feel So Bored at Work

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

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Is Switching to Charity Work the Answer to Feeling Career-Stuck?
Season 3 Lucia Knight 09/07/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 09/07/2025

Is Switching to Charity Work the Answer to Feeling Career-Stuck?

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.

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Is It Insane to Resign? Why Leaving a Toxic Job Might Be the Sanest Move You Make
Season 3 Lucia Knight 25/06/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 25/06/2025

Is It Insane to Resign? Why Leaving a Toxic Job Might Be the Sanest Move You Make

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.

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Not Ready to Retire, But Done With the Job?
Season 3 Lucia Knight 11/06/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 11/06/2025

Not Ready to Retire, But Done With the Job?

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.

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How to Choose the Right Career Coach in Midlife (Without Wasting Time or Money)
Season 3 Lucia Knight 04/06/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 04/06/2025

How to Choose the Right Career Coach in Midlife (Without Wasting Time or Money)

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

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What to Do After You’ve Been Made Redundant: A Midlife Career Reset Guide
Season 3 Lucia Knight 28/05/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 28/05/2025

What to Do After You’ve Been Made Redundant: A Midlife Career Reset Guide

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

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Why So Many Midlife Professionals Still Don’t Know What They Want to Be — and What to Ask Instead
Season 3 Lucia Knight 21/05/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 21/05/2025

Why So Many Midlife Professionals Still Don’t Know What They Want to Be — and What to Ask Instead

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.

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“Whatever you do, don’t do nothing! Next moves reveal themselves when you’re in motion, not waiting for the perfect idea to magically appear in your LinkedIn inbox.” Lucia Knight