Career strategy #3 – How many people actually stay relevant?
The half life of skills is estimated to be five years according to LSE! With the invention of AI, and in particular GenAI, there is a good chance this will…
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.
Career strategy #2: Being more authentic at work – what it means (and what it doesn’t!)
Authenticity can be tricky to master. Research shows that being able to be yourself at work improves your wellbeing, engagement, performance. It’s one of our six proven career strategies –…
Career strategy #1: Stretching your comfort zone by boosting your learning agility
As humans, we are biased to the status quo. A wealth of studies show that the status quo option is the most preferred in all kinds of decision making –…
New article for Noon: The key to a fulfilling midlife career – mastering your dance with fear and confidence
We know mid-life is a uniquely challenging time, but it’s also a key pivotal time. The choices you make now really matter. Author and careers coach, Laura Walker, shares insights…
Midlife inspiration: I am no longer waiting
I am no longer waiting…This photo was taken last year in Australia. I’d always wanted to go and finally went for it aged 53! Visiting my daughter and step son…
Contagious courage: Still I Rise (Maya Angelou)
This week, I was described as “a badass woman”. I confess I had to check if that was a good thing and was reassured it was! I’ve been called other…
Revolting women: Why midlife women are walking out
You can tell I really enjoyed Dr Lucy Ryan‘s new book by the number of page markers! Not just because it’s relevant to my own PhD research (which it is), but…
Insight #6: Three steps to manage your imposter syndrome
If you experience imposter syndrome, you are not alone. Research shows it’s a very common experience – especially for intelligent, talented, and successful people. Imposter syndrome was identified in the…
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