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Why Menopause Might Be the Perfect Time to Scare Yourself a Bit
Only last Saturday (28 June), I found myself thigh-deep in the River Great Ouse, clutching a paddle and wobbling my way into a kayak for...
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7 hours ago5 min read
Hormones & Healing Hands
Why midlife women are turning to massage to ease the mayhem of menopause If someone had told me that a pair of hands could untangle brain...
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Jun 234 min read
How to Cope with the Menopause at Work, During a Heatwave 🌞
Picture this: your office feels less like a professional hub and more like your own personal greenhouse. You're drenched in sweat,...
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Jun 164 min read
Hot Flushes and Fluidity: Menopause Through a Bisexual Lens
As it’s Pride Month, I thought it was the perfect time to throw open the closet doors (again), wave a slightly sweaty rainbow fan, and...
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Jun 94 min read
The Employment Rights Bill: A Quiet Revolution in Progress
Welcome back to the Insights corner of Pause and Empower – where I attempt to blend serious career support for midlife women with just...
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Jun 25 min read
Menopause and Career Mojo: How Partners Can Be Our Secret Superpower.
Communication: The Cornerstone of Support Let’s be honest: talking about menopause isn’t the sort of thing most couples dreamily whisper...
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May 295 min read
The Importance of Sleep in Having a Healthy Career and Life
Because you can’t run the world on four hours and coffee… Let’s talk about sleep. Or more accurately, the sudden absence of it. You go...
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May 205 min read
Investing in Yourself: Celebrating International Coaching Week 2025 with Growth, Connection and Community
As we celebrate International Coaching Week 2025 , I’m taking a moment to reflect—not just on the impact coaching has on others, but...
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May 123 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...
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May 63 min read
Recognising and Addressing Professional Burnout in Career Women.
In the fast-paced world of leadership, many professional women find themselves facing an invisible challenge: professional burnout. While...
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Apr 304 min read
How Managers Can Action Challenging Conversations in the Workplace
No matter your level of experience, managing people is never without its challenges. This article is written with you in mind – the...
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Apr 224 min read
How Career Coaching Can Truly Support Women Through Change
Change. It’s a word that can stir up excitement, uncertainty, possibility—and sometimes, fear. For many women, especially in midlife,...
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Apr 153 min read
The Role of Lifelong Learning in Navigating the Future of Work
In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting economic landscapes, the concept of a linear career trajectory is...
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Apr 73 min read
The Importance of Allies when striving to improve menopausal support in work
Menopause is a natural phase in a woman's life, yet it often remains a silent subject in professional environments. As a Career Coach for...
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Apr 14 min read
Interview with Susannah Bradley, Breathework and Reiki Expert
I had the pleasure of meeting Susannah Bradley, founder of Reiki Healing Bedfordshire, through Bedford's Women in Business Networking...
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Mar 254 min read
How International Women’s Day 2025 has supported menopausal women in the workplace.
For International Women’s Day 2025, I had the privilege of presenting alongside Anita Powell, founder of Bedford Menopause Alliance, to a...
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Mar 104 min read
The Key to a long, healthy career.
I was keen to write this article, because I've been working with a few clients recently who have been struggling to maintain a long and...
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Mar 43 min read
Examining stereotypes of perimenopausal and menopausal women in the workplace.
Hot flushes can make the office uncomfortable... In today’s discussion, we delve into the experiences of perimenopausal and menopausal...
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Feb 234 min read
Embracing Setbacks: A Renewed Perspective on Resilience
Which way to go........ In previous articles, I've delved into the significance of resilience and overcoming adversity. Recent personal...
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Feb 173 min read
New Year, New Opportunities: Why January is ideal for Women to Pursue Career Transitions.
Let’s turn your ambitions into action and make 2025 the year of your career breakthrough. As the calendar turns to January, many...
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Jan 63 min read
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