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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.
Posted on 29th Oct 2024

What makes a fulfilling life for you – happiness, meaning, psychological richness?

Most of my research focuses on fulfilling work, but what about a fulfilling life? Who doesn’t want a fulfilling life? But, what does it actually mean and what clues are…

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Posted on 6th Aug 2024

Latest research – what does fulfilling work mean for midlife men?

In careers, ‘fulfilling work’ is often an aspirational goal, but remains largely undefined. There has been no specific research into the experience of fulfilling work for midlife men – until…

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Posted on 19th Jul 20241st Nov 2024

Are you one of the midlife team – when is midlife and why does it matter so much?

When I talk about my work specialising in the Psychology of Midlife, one of the first questions I get asked is “when is midlife anyway?” If you search midlife online…

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Posted on 9th Jul 202413th Mar 2025

What it really means to feel fulfilled in work

Research suggests fulfilling work is an aspiration available to many / most people, but how do you know you are feeling fulfilled? What is the nature of the experience? “Fulfilling…

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Posted on 28th Jun 20241st Nov 2024

Try shifting your posture – it can boost your mood, confidence and cognition

I spend a lot of time sitting – at a desk, in meetings, watching TV. I can get so immersed in my research that I sit in one position for…

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Posted on 10th May 2024

Latest research – what is fulfilling work for midlife women?

In careers, ‘fulfilling work’ is often an aspirational goal, but remains largely undefined. There has been no specific research into the experience of fulfilling work for midlife women – until…

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Posted on 27th Mar 2024

Choir singing improves health, happiness – and is the perfect icebreaker

I recently joined a choir – a friendly and inclusive community choir, with no humiliating auditions thankfully! This week, we’ve been performing together at various concerts and I’ve been struck…

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Posted on 19th Mar 20245th Apr 2024

Why some birthdays have more impact than others

This weekend, my twin and I turned 55. Not as big a birthday as 50 or 60 probably, but it does seem to put us into a different age group…

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