Disruption. It seems to infiltrate everything in midlife from identity and purpose to physical wellbeing and body image. Today, we’re talking about career in midlife. How do we navigate career in the midst of midlife and all that brings?
In this episode, join co hosts Anita McLachlan and Erica Webb as they chat with Wendy Alexander from Happy Career Hub about the disruptions Wendy has experienced and how, in midlife, she finally gave herself permission to build her career exactly as she wanted.
You will hear:
Wendy’s experiences navigating menopause and its impact on her career (they were big and sometimes very, very challenging)
The challenges and opportunities surrounding menopause, particularly in the workplace
Wendy’s advice around the need for open conversations and safe spaces conversations about menopause and its impacts, including in the workplace.
Discussion around the need for corporate support for midlife women.
Wendy’s transition from corporate life to helping others navigate their careers - which stemmed from her own midlife journey.
Don’t forget to join us on Substack and grab your Season 2 Midlife Unfiltered workbook: https://midlifeunfiltered.substack.com/
About our guest, Wendy Alexander:
Wendy, from Happy Career Hub, is an Interview and Career Coach who helps people look so good that hiring managers can’t ignore them. She is also the author of the book Internal Uprising: Reclaiming Your Voice And Wisdom Through Midlife, Menopause And Beyond which you can find here.
Connect with Wendy via her website, https://happycareerhub.com/ and on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyaalexander/
About your Midlife Unfiltered Hosts:
Anita McLachlan was at the helm of Sequins and Sand for over 15 years. As Australia’s Cossie Whisperer, Anita has helped thousands of women find a swimsuit they feel great in and the freedom that comes with feeling confident in it. She’s now turning her experiences and attention to helping women in midlife navigate this often tumultuous time and feel the power this time of life brings.
Erica Webb is a counsellor, somatic exercise coach and self-kindness advocate. As a highly sensitive person (HSP) herself, she supports other HSPs to navigate what it looks like to prioritise their own mental fitness, claim the self-care that truly nurtures their body and mind, and work through the unique challenges of being a sensitive human in an often insensitive world.
Connect with Anita and Erica at Midlife Unfiltered:
Substack: https://midlifeunfiltered.substack.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife.unfiltered
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midlife.unfiltered
Email: hello@midlifeunfiltered.com.au
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