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Trigger Warning: This episode includes a personal discussion of bereavement and the sudden death of a sibling.
How do you start believing in yourself? What if you have no idea what you want to do next? And what does returning to work look like when you’re grieving?
This week, I’m doing something a little different and answering your questions. It’s an honest, personal episode covering everything from why I stopped eating refined sugar to the small promises that have helped me build trust in myself.
I share five exercises to help you find clarity around your next career move, especially if you’re staring at a blank page wondering where to begin. We explore what gives you energy, what jealousy might be telling you and why your ideal working day matters just as much as a job title.
Finally, I answer the hardest question: how I’m navigating life and work following the sudden death of my younger brother. I share why returning to something I love has felt like a sanctuary, how I’m allowing the grief to come in waves, and what caring for myself looks like right now.
💡 In this episode, I share:
Why I gave up refined sugar and my personal experience of the change.
How keeping small promises to yourself can build confidence.
Why courage comes before feeling ready.
Five practical exercises to help you figure out your next career move.
How someone else’s success can become evidence of what’s possible for you.
My experience of grief, finding support and returning to work.
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