Finding My Way

If you had a magic wand to take away any barriers, any fears ... what would be your dream work-life? How about swapping your corporate office for a remote cabin under the northern lights in the arctic circle?! In the final episode of the first series,  Sue's listening to advice from Gaynor - former business communicator turned arctic dog musher. Sue ends by explaining what's coming in the next series. Make sure you subscribe, so you'll know when the new instalments are ready.

How good are you at spotting opportunities in unexpected places? Today Sue's listening to advice from Clare, a former BBC journalist and explore of possibilities extraordinaire! She also finds herself questioning how she wants work to make her feel, and what the line is between 'excitement' and 'feeling of dread in the pit of your stomach'. 

Could opportunities lurk in the most unlikely of places? Today Sue's taking advice from Clare, a former BBC journalist and performer of a whole myriad of jobs. She realises she needs to open her eyes and re-focus her gaze, if she really wants to be open to a different type of work. 

What's the difference between a career and a passion project? And could the work environment make or break your new job? Today Sue's thinking about advice from Vicky, a successful commercial manager who re-trained as a maths teacher.

Could finding a new career be a bit like dating? If so, would you say you're a speed dater? Or did you find 'the one' quite early on? Today Sue ponders advice from her friend Helen - a fellow communications professional who's now a practising hypnotherapist.

The best-laid plans, or gut instinct? Which path has led you to your best work experiences? Today Sue's listening to advice from Andy, who left his job in UK manufacturing to become an estate agent in Spain. Reflecting on his thoughts, she realises the stories she's always told herself about her beautifully-planned career may not be entirely accurate ...

How does it feel, to be still sitting in this 'in between space'? Sue's feeling a bit subdued today, and in need of a bit of quiet time. It seems a good opportunity to stop and take stock. 

How can habits help you make changes? And how can you start putting new habits in place? Sue's fascinated by the science of habits. Today she's setting out some new habits that should help her find her way to whatever-her-new-work-might-be more easily, and she's following some simple, tried and tested methods to help get them established.

Discover a source of creative goodies and a talk to inspire you! In today's short session, Sue's sharing a newly-found treasure trove of creative workshops and a fabulous walk through someone's creative career story so far.

Do the 'basics' of poor sleep/diet/hydration/exercise sap your energy and whittle away your days? In this episode, Sue reflects that if she wants to invest more head space in building skills for a different type of work, she needs more energy to do it.