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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...
pauseandempower
Jan 63 min read
2024 A Year in Review; Pause And Empower
As I wrap up another year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the journey of Pause and Empower , articles where I’ve been exploring...
pauseandempower
Dec 16, 20244 min read
Human Rights Day (10 Dec) - Supporting Women’s Right to Employment During Menopause
Human Rights Day (10th December) reminds us of our collective responsibility to uphold equality, dignity, and respect for everyone. For...
pauseandempower
Dec 11, 20243 min read
Small Business Saturday, 7th December: How to Make Your Business a Success
On Saturday, 7th December, I’ll be attending The Coaching Catalyst’s Thrive Event for Coaches . This date also aligns with Small Business...
pauseandempower
Dec 3, 20244 min read
How Managers Can Create a Psychologically Safe Workplace.
How Managers Can Create a Psychologically Safe Workplace
pauseandempower
Nov 25, 20244 min read
Psychological Safety in the Workplace: A Foundation for Success
In recent years, the concept of psychological safety has gained prominence as a critical component of healthy and productive workplace...
pauseandempower
Nov 18, 20244 min read
Career Coaching Apps vs Career Coaching People: Why Human Connection Still Wins
In recent years, as technology continues to evolve, many new tools have entered the coaching world, including apps that promise to...
pauseandempower
Nov 14, 20246 min read
Women Who Want a Career Change to IT
Switching careers to IT can be an empowering step for women seeking new challenges and increased financial stability. For women...
Graeme Sapsed
Nov 5, 20244 min read
Why women should step up, not step out of their careers, at times of change.
In today’s fast-evolving workplace, it is more important than ever for women to remain engaged in their careers, particularly during...
pauseandempower
Oct 28, 20244 min read
How to address the lack of Menopause Policies in the workplace
How to Address the Lack of Menopause Policies in the Workplace In today's workforce, the conversation around menopause is gaining...
pauseandempower
Oct 21, 20245 min read
Promoting good mental health during menopause
I'm writing this article on Friday, 11th October, and there’s certainly a lot going on at the moment. Today marks World Mental Health Day...
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Oct 14, 20244 min read
Does Menopause Impede Career Growth?
World Menopause Day falls on the 18th of October, making this the perfect time to address menopause and its impact on work-related issues...
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Oct 7, 20244 min read
Career Change Tools: AI-Generated CVs
The modern job market is evolving, and technology is playing a key role in shaping it. If you're considering a career change, you’ve...
pauseandempower
Sep 24, 20244 min read
Preparing Women to Enter Senior Leadership
The journey to senior leadership for women has seen modest progress over the years. However, significant challenges still persist, with...
pauseandempower
Sep 16, 20244 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
Building Digital Resilience: Your Key to Thriving During Career Change
In today’s fast-paced digital world, change is not just inevitable; it’s often abrupt and demanding. For many professionals, the prospect...
pauseandempower
Sep 3, 20244 min read
How Gen X are leading the workplace culture change
As a proud member of Generation X, I often feel that our contributions are overlooked in today's cultural narrative. It's ironic, given...
pauseandempower
Aug 25, 20243 min read
Creating a Joyful, Balanced Life, Through Career Change
Embarking on a career change can be one of the most transformative steps in achieving a joyful and balanced life. For many, the career...
pauseandempower
Aug 19, 20243 min read
Finding Fulfilment: How the Behaviour of Others Shapes Our Career Choices
Watching the events of the last week unfold on my television has truly prompted me to take a moment and reflect back on my recent life...
pauseandempower
Aug 13, 20244 min read
Embracing a Career Change During the School Summer Holidays
The school summer holidays present a unique opportunity for parents and individuals looking to make a significant career change. With the...
pauseandempower
Aug 8, 20243 min read
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