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The Awkward Middle (Career Change time): You Can’t Go Back — But Don’t Know What’s Next....
You know that feeling? It’s like standing barefoot in the middle of a muddy field: you can’t go back to the role, career or identity you’ve outgrown — but you also don’t know where the path ahead actually starts. Welcome to the awkward middle . Working out what you want to do next doesn't need to be too tricky. This is the space many people find themselves in during a career transition: no longer aligned with what they were doing, but unsure how to articulate what comes next
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1 day ago4 min read


How to Get Your Career Back on Track When You’ve Hit a Rough Patch
We’ve all been there — that awkward stage in life when it feels like the universe nudged (or shoved) us off the treadmill and into the metaphorical ball pit of confusion. One minute you’re on track, the next you’re wondering why your professional life resembles a slightly chaotic rom-com montage. But take heart: rough patches are not derailments . They’re more like… unexpected intermissions with free snacks. Yes, you can get your career back on track — with clarity, confiden
pauseandempower
Jan 265 min read


Light Over Darkness: Midlife Career Transitions in South Asian British Women
It feels fitting to be writing this during Diwali — the Hindu festival of lights — a time when homes across South Asia and Britain glow with candles and colour, celebrating the triumph of light over darkness, hope over despair. So, I’m moving a little out of my own comfort zone here, shining my coaching torch into a space I’ve not personally lived but deeply admire: the midlife career transitions of South Asian British women navigating the crazy (and often chaotic) worl
pauseandempower
Oct 27, 20256 min read


From Full-Time to Fractional Work: Navigating the Shift with Confidence
Around three years ago, I found myself grappling with the challenges of maintaining contract roles, unknowingly hindered by undiagnosed...
pauseandempower
May 6, 20253 min read


How to Utilise AI in Your Career Transition
In today’s rapidly evolving job market, AI is no longer just a buzzword – it’s a critical tool that can enhance career transitions and...
pauseandempower
Sep 10, 20244 min read


Navigating Toxic Work Environments: A Journey Towards Empowerment and Growth
Recently, I came across an insightful post on LinkedIn by Marissa Edwards, a Mental Health researcher, which sparked a thought-provoking...
pauseandempower
Mar 26, 20244 min read


Resilience during life changes
These past few weeks have presented significant challenges for me. As a woman navigating perimenopause, I've encountered difficulties in...
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Feb 12, 20244 min read
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