Terrified to Change Careers Again? Burnout-Free Pivots for Gen X Women Solopreneurs | Arlene Cohen Miller cover art

Terrified to Change Careers Again? Burnout-Free Pivots for Gen X Women Solopreneurs | Arlene Cohen Miller

Terrified to Change Careers Again? Burnout-Free Pivots for Gen X Women Solopreneurs | Arlene Cohen Miller

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 Thinking about changing careers—or reshaping your business—after divorce, illness, layoffs, or other life disruptions, but terrified you'll just burn out again? This episode was made for Gen X women solopreneurs (40-60) rebuilding on their own terms, with zero bro marketing vibes. Former AV-rated attorney turned Work-Life Harmony and Leadership Coach Arlene Cohen Miller shares how she moved from the courtroom to coaching without frying her nervous system. We talk about practical experiments you can run while you still have clients and bills, how to set boundaries when you're "the glue" for everyone, and why letting yourself fail on a small scale is one of the safest ways to test a new business or career direction. If you want sustainable growth (not hustle culture), this conversation functions as business education you can actually implement: positioning your skills for a new lane, choosing the right kind of support (coach, mentor, strategist, or therapist), and designing a work rhythm that doesn't depend on burnout to be "successful." TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Podcasting Journey00:47 Arlene's Transition from Law to Coaching (Career Change Origin Story)03:37 The Importance of Community and Support in Big Transitions05:53 Boundaries and Self-Care for Women in Demanding Careers07:32 Redefining "Selfish" Self-Care to Prevent Burnout11:19 Following Your Intuition and Continuous Learning in Midlife15:32 Foundations of Coaching, Certification, and Second-Career Skills16:47 Understanding Burnout and Knowing When It's Time to Pivot17:20 Coach vs. Mentor vs. Strategist (Who You Actually Need in Transition)22:12 Cultural Insights from Australia (And Why People Are People Everywhere)23:44 Practical Tips for Finding Serenity: Breathwork, Nature, Tiny Breaks30:59 Embracing Failure as a Learning Opportunity in Parenting and Career33:58 Outro WHAT THIS EPISODE IS REALLY ABOUT:Yes, we talk about parenting and letting your kids fail—but this is ultimately a conversation about how we as Gen X women let ourselves fail safely while we build a second (or third) act. Arlene walks us through the micro-experiments, boundaries, and inner work that allowed her to transition from law to a harmony-focused coaching practice without recreating the same burnout in a new career. CONNECT WITH ARLENE COHEN MILLER:Jewel Consultancy: https://jewelconsultancy.com ABOUT GRATITUDE GEEK:Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs rebuilding after cancer, divorce, or loss. Hosted by Kandas Rodarte, metastatic breast cancer thriver and growth coach. Subscribe for honest conversations, practical experiments, and permission to build your business on your own terms. Theme music by Rev Brock and Soul Lily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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