Career Interrupted
Redundancy, maternity leave, perimenopause, menopause, illness, caregiving for elderly parents.
Sound familiar? If you're a women in midlife, chances are you've experienced one or more of these transitions and challenges.
And chances are you've had to hit the pause button on your career.
But does an interrupted career automatically mean your earning potential, career progression and skill set are negatively impacted?
If you're struggling to get back into the workplace or you're trying to figure out what path is right for you after taking a career break - whether planned or not - Career Interrupted draws on the journeys of women who have faced career disruptions and emerged stronger than ever.
Each weekly episode features candid conversations with resilient women who have navigated life's unexpected challenges and rebuilt their professional lives.
Through these honest and engaging interviews, you'll gain valuable insights into the strategies, mindsets, and resources that have helped these women reclaim their careers and redefine success on their own terms.
Whether you're currently facing a career interruption or simply seeking inspiration from women who've triumphed over adversity, Career Interrupted offers a wealth of wisdom, practical advice, and motivation to help you navigate your own professional journey.
Join us as we celebrate the strength, adaptability, and determination of women who refuse to let life's interruptions define their careers or their worth.
Career Interrupted
E278｜62% of mid-career women want a change. So what’s holding them back?, asks Jenn Barnett
Jenn Barnett turned a life-altering health crisis into a life-affirming career pivot.
But a comprehensive survey of 600+ mid-career professional women (those with 10-25 years’ experience), commissioned by Jenn in her role as head of equity, inclusion, and diversity at Grant Thornton UK, has revealed that pivoting your career comes with its own set of challenges.
So while her report found that:
💠 62% of women have considered switching career paths
💠 With over 25% aiming to make this change within the next five years
💠 And a whopping 77% have taken career breaks during their professional lives
Women face a number of barriers that often prevent them from making career changes.
Jenn outlines the top 3 in this episode of the Career Interrupted podcast, but she also highlights a more troubling issue: only 31% of organisations offer opportunities for retraining.
So, what’s the solution? Tune in to hear Jenn’s thoughts and what the 600 women she surveyed had to say.
And listen out for:
[00:48] Dealing with the impact of illness.
[06:51] Realising you’re completely different once you’ve got through trauma.
[09:28] The mid-career crunch point for women.
[11:09] The top 3 barriers women face in pivoting their careers.
[12:26] 90% of respondents said this one thing helped reassess their skills.
[14:16] The in-demand skills that’ll futureproof your career.
[16:10] What can organisations do to close the gender gap?
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