In this episode, I explore the question: 'Is your career still working for you at this stage in your life?' I share personal stories and client experiences that highlight the importance of aligning your career with your current life circumstances, priorities, and values.
Using the Kaleidoscope Career Model, I discuss how women often seek challenge in early career, balance in mid-career, and authenticity later on. But these stages aren’t fixed—your needs can shift at any time, and that's perfectly valid.
Whether you're feeling out of sync with your current path, considering a transition, or navigating family responsibilities while leading in your career, this episode will prompt you to pause and reflect: What do I really want now?
🔑 Key Talking Points:
Why it's important to define success for yourself—not based on others’ expectations
The Kaleidoscope Career Model and how your needs change over time
My personal career decisions, including choosing security over risk during single parenthood
The myth of 'having it all at once' and how to create balance on your own terms
How mum guilt, family dynamics, and life stages shape our leadership and career journeys
Stories of women I have coached through redundancy, reinvention, and renewal
💬 Quote to Remember:
"We can have it all, but not necessarily all at the same time."
🔗 Resources:
✅ Take my free Confidence, Influence & Impact Assessment: https://aboundingsolutions.com/taketheimpactassessment/
✅ Follow me on LinkedIn for more insights on introverted leadership https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolstewart1/
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🎵 - ©️Julie Anne Smith
