This one comes up constantly in my coaching conversations — usually from clients who are exhausted from trying everything and getting nowhere. The Busy Work of Career Change... New job applications. New industries. New qualifications, even. All in the hope that something will finally click. But without real clarity on where you're actually headed, you can end up busy without ever being closer. Movement can feel productive - but movement isn't the same as direction.

So many of us work hard. Genuinely, exhaustingly hard. But how many of us are working hard at something that actually means anything to us personally? Meaningful Work Isn't One-Size-Fits-All Here's the thing about "meaningful work" - there's no universal definition. What feels worth it to me might feel completely empty to you. It's personal. It has to be. For someone, it's the feeling of helping another person through a hard moment. For someone else, it's making a genuine dif

I am an example of this trade-up. It wasn't graceful. It wasn't planned. It hit me twice, at two very different points in my life. The First Hit The first time was before I fell pregnant with my first child. I experienced severe burnout — the genuine, stop-you-in-your-tracks kind. It forced me to stop and really question what mattered. (I talk more about this in Episode 1 of The Inkling Effect Podcast, if you're curious.) With enforced time off to think, I started asking myse

After 25 years in corporate life, two significant career changes, and a journey from tech startups to career coaching, I've learned some hard-won lessons that I wish someone had shared with my bright-eyed 20-year-old self, fresh out of university. Even when you feel trapped in your accidental career/life, you have the freedom of choice. You need space and focus to find the options. Take the blinkers off. Define what you want, why you want it, and believe there IS a viable sol

I fell into this trap. For years, my identity was so intertwined with my work that I genuinely believed I was living. In reality, I was giving myself completely away — to my work, my team, my projects, my organisation. I gave up my happiness, my health, and time with my family... and I did it willingly. Nobody forced my hand. I handed it over, piece by piece, because it felt like what a good professional was supposed to do. That's when my "workquake" happened.

Have you ever achieved everything on your career wishlist—the impressive title, the salary bump, maybe even that corner office—only to find yourself asking, "Is this it?" If you're nodding along, you're not alone. And more importantly, you might be dealing with what psychologist Tim Kasser calls "junk values."

A portfolio career isn’t just a trend—it’s a dynamic, fulfilling way of working that’s gaining popularity in today’s rapidly changing world

There's something I need to share with you. Over my decade of coaching, I've noticed a pattern that breaks my heart: brilliant, talented people who feel completely stuck in their careers. They know they're meant for something more, but they can't see a clear path forward. They're disillusioned with work, yet paralysed by uncertainty. Sound familiar? This calling to help became so strong that I knew I had to find a way to reach everyone who needed it – not just those w

In today’s dynamic professional landscape, clarity about your career direction is more important than ever. With industries evolving, roles shifting, and priorities changing, navigating career growth requires more than just qualifications—it demands a deep understanding of yourself.

Have you ever felt that nagging voice telling you that your career choices haven't been spectacular? Or perhaps you've struggled with the weight of expectations—what you "should" do with your professional life? You're no alone in feeling this way.

Striving to be the employee that is great at everything, is so last year. Today, I want to offer a different perspective.

Considering a career change can be daunting. From my experience as a strengths and career coach (and my own two career changes)

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I’m fascinated by the idea of human potential—what you are capable of—and how I can nurture that in you. My coaching focus is to help you l