Mid-life is pivotal, what you do next really matters
Mid-life is a pivotal period in our lives, if not the pivotal period. You have experienced pivots before (when you left education or got your own home), but in mid-life…
Author: Laura Walker
Laura is an award-winning career researcher and author. Her book Dancing with fear and confidence: How to liberate yourself and your career in mid-life was published in November 2020. She is also a recognised expert in Talent and Learning and brings a wealth of business experience, having held Director level positions in respected businesses across six different sectors. Laura is studying for PhD in Psychology, has a Masters in Coaching and Mentoring, and a first degree in Psychology. She is an APECS accredited Coach and a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD.
Finding a quality career coach can be daunting
Hiring a career coach is a big decision. With thousands of career professionals in the UK, finding the right one can be daunting. Successful coaching needs high levels of trust…
Breaking the work-nonwork tug of war by blending rather than balancing
The push-pull tension between work life and non-work life is a tension everyone knows well. For most people, it is a constant challenge. Your family need you to be somewhere,…
The nine secrets to liberating yourself and your career
Do you want to know a secret? Here are 9 for you! Follow the link to my article published today by Outnewsglobal – The world’s most fabulous LGBTQ online magazine.…
Becoming the leading actor in your own life
In the film The Holiday, dumped and depressed English Iris (Kate Winslet) swaps homes for two weeks with cheated on Californian Amanda (Cameron Diaz). Iris befriends Amanda’s elderly neighbour Arthur…
“Laura’s book is a must read for all mid-lifers”
Dancing with fear and confidence is out now. I hope you enjoy it too . Available where you buy your books including Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com https://amzn.to/3mdQqIq https://amzn.to/3okD6E1 What are people…
Standing still is harder than stepping forward
It’s harder to stand still than to walk. Art galleries and museums are so tiring because of the standing, occasional walking, then more standing. Standing is not resting – when…
Fulfilling work 