Show Notes
Are you a mum who's been yearning to rediscover your inner fire and embark on a new career path?
Feeling torn between motherhood and new ambitions?
If you are considering a fresh start and finding you again beyond being a Mum, this episode is for you!
Joining me today is Rachel Schofield, a Career and Personal Development Coach. Rachel worked for the BBC for 20 years as a journalist and news presenter before training as a coach. She has turned her journalist’s passion for asking awkward questions onto the world of work, helping individuals think creatively, embrace the discomfort of change, and figure out what fulfilling and impactful careers look like in our rapidly changing world. Through her coaching, workshops and speaking, she helps people become effective and confident drivers of their own career development, and address both the practical barriers and behavioural patterns that hold them back. Rachel's book "The Career Change Guide: Five Steps to Finding your Dream Job" is published by Penguin.
🌟 Topics covered in this episode include:
The emotional transition into motherhood and its impact on our identities.
Rachel's personal story of transitioning from a BBC Presenter to a Career Coach.
How motherhood and our professional identity intertwine.
Strategies for reenergizing your professional self and embracing change.
Unpacking the mindset shift required for successful career transitions.
Overcoming common misconceptions about finding passion-based work.
Practical steps to identify your career preferences and align them with your values.
Rachel's powerful approach to helping busy moms explore their passions.
The art of career design and its profound impact on reinvention.
Crafting a difference in the world through purpose-driven career choices.
🔑 By the end of this episode, you'll have a newfound perspective on the journey of career change and the tools to navigate it effectively.
So, whether you're a mom contemplating a career shift or simply seeking to reignite your professional flame, this episode is tailor-made for you. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and armed with the knowledge to embark on your own path of rediscovery.
To learn more about Rachel click the links below:
Rachel's website: rachelschofield.co.uk
Follow Rachel on Instagram: @reworkyourlife
Download the free worksheet "7 Ways to Explore Your Passions": Passions Worksheet
Get Rachel's book: "The Career Change Guide: Five Steps to Finding Your Dream Job" on Amazon
About your Host: Gosia Scarrott is a Business and Confidence Coach and a new mum to Olivia. She is passionate about empowering women to see and believe their worth so they can bring their unique fire to the world and Shine!
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