Ever feel like you’re drowning in responsibilities, staring at your life and wondering, “Is this it?”

If you’ve hit a point in midlife where you’re exhausted, disconnected, or stuck on a loop of “just getting through the day,” this episode is for you.

In this deeply honest conversation, I share why taking a sabbatical - no matter how short or scrappy - might be exactly what your mind, body, and soul are crying out for.

This isn’t about quitting everything or escaping your life… it’s about reclaiming it.

You’ll learn:

• Why midlife is the perfect time for a strategic, soul-deep reset
  
  
• What a sabbatical really is (and what it’s not)
  
  
• The emotional and physical costs of never pausing
  
  
• How to overcome the “I can’t afford it” or “I don’t have time” objections
  
  
• Practical ideas to take your own mini (or mighty) sabbatical - starting now

If you’ve been feeling the nudge to step away and come home to yourself, this episode might just give you permission, and the plan to begin.

✨ Plus: Don’t forget to download the free “What Do You Really Want?” worksheet — it’s the perfect companion to help you dream again. Click Here to Download.

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After nearly 20 years of coaching, I hit a wall—a pattern I couldn’t ignore. Some women achieved their dreams with ease, while others, no matter how committed, just couldn’t get there. And the same was true for me.

In this deeply personal and powerful episode, I pull back the curtain on where I’ve been, what I’ve discovered, and how my coaching has evolved as a result. I share the overlooked reason why some goals remain out of reach, even when you're doing “everything right,” and why traditional coaching and mindset work can’t always get you there.

We’ll talk trauma, nervous system regulation, and why healing isn’t about being broken—it’s about becoming whole again. If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or like success is just out of reach, this episode will change the way you see yourself—and what’s really holding you back.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why I stepped away for 18 months and what changed everything
  
  
• The frustrating pattern I noticed with my clients (and in myself)
  
  
• The misunderstood role of trauma in goal achievement
  
  
• A powerful story that changed the way I coach forever
  
  
• How trauma-informed coaching is helping my clients finally reach their goals
  
  
• Why it’s not your mindset—and you are absolutely not broken
  
  

If you're a midlife woman feeling stuck in an unfulfilling job or life, this one's especially for you. This is the beginning of a new conversation. And I’m so glad you’re here for it.

Grab your copy of my free workbook "What Do You Really Want?" here.

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Getting to a place where you can do your job without thinking about it, it feels easy and you don’t feel stressed could be the reason you aren’t reaching your career goals.

In this episode, we look at the costs of being comfortable in your job when you know there is something better out there for you.

If you are taking all the action to change your job or career and just can’t seem to make it happen, listen in because there is one surprising thing that could be holding you back that no one ever talks about, and we probably all suffer from it.

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Is starting your own business or side hustle on the to-do list?

In this episode, Heidi Hitchman from Summit Outsourcing joins me to talk about her transition from working full time for someone else to working full time in her own business that she started from the ground up.

You’ll hear:

• What it was like working in a high-level management role (40 plus hours per week) while juggling 30 plus hours of client work per week.
• The challenges Heidi faced during the transition
• And the key things she has learned and what she would do differently.

And because we never leave you hanging, Heidi shares her advice for anyone considering making the leap into owning their own business.

How to get in touch with Heidi:

Email - heidi@summitsolutions.nz
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Bullying affects everyone in some way and the trauma that results from it can be debilitating to your career.

Join me on this journey of exploration and vulnerability about topics that are almost taboo to talk about within workplace culture - but topics that I think we need more discussion and education around.

You deserve to be safe at work - and this episode will help you become more aware of how you may be being bullied at work and what you can do about it.

Study - Experiences of Workplace Bullying and Harassment in Aotearoa New Zealand

Article - Community Law - Mental Health at Work

MBIE - (Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment)

Worksafe New Zealand

Community Law

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In today's episode, we talk about the two types of failure and which one to avoid and which one to chase.

I explain how fear and failure go hand in hand and how they are stopping you from making the progress you want and deserve.

Our dreams can hide behind our fear of failing so I also give you the most powerful question to help you get past your fear of failing so that you can start to glimpse your true potential and desires.

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Are you in the habit of seeking permission for things you want in your life when you don’t need to?

Are you giving away your decision-making power to other people?

It’s a very human thing to do and you are not alone!

In this episode, I explain how seeking permission can hold you back from making the changes to your career that you want and what to do about it.

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People-pleasing.

Everyone does it without even realising.

In this episode, I tackle the pervasive issue of people-pleasing and its detrimental impact on our careers.

Join me to learn the subtle yet powerful ways in which people-pleasing infiltrates our professional lives. And I get real about how this behaviour can hinder your success at work and lead to burnout.

But I don’t leave you hanging… listen in for helpful and practical strategies for breaking free from the people-pleasing cycle and for tools to help you reclaim your time and energy at work.

Ready to elevate your career and cultivate genuine connections at work? Then tune in now and say goodbye to people-pleasing and hello to the real you!

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