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5 questions to ask your partner before you apply for senior leadership

You've been thinking about that VP role for months. You know you could do it. You know you want it. But every time you imagine the conversation with your partner, your stomach tightens.
So instead of being direct, you test the water. "There might be a restructure coming up." "Do you think I could do an AP role?"
Here's what I know from progressing through senior leadership whilst being the primary parent: avoiding this conversation doesn't make it easier.
If you're serious about stepping up, you need five specific conversations with your partner. Not vague "are you okay with this?" chats. Proper, uncomfortable, necessary conversations that test whether what you need and what they're willing to give actually match.

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The 5 emergencies that never happened – what I learnt as a single mum in senior leadership

When I was a single mum working in Further Education, I almost didn’t apply for a senior leadership role because I was convinced family life and leadership couldn’t mix. I imagined endless crises, guilt, and judgement. The reality turned out to be very different — and taught me that the biggest barriers weren’t practical at all, they were the stories I was telling myself.

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Reinventing your career: Building on what you already have

When we talk about reinventing your career, it’s easy to think it means starting over. But reinvention is rarely about wiping the slate clean. Looking back at my three careers – catering, further education, and now coaching – I can see the same thread running through them all. Reinvention is really about building on what you already have.

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How to make a meaningful career transition

Feeling stuck in your job? It might be time to move – but not without a plan.

I’ve made three big career changes over the years – each one intentional, not impulsive. From hospitality to teaching, from leadership in education to running my own coaching business. Every shift was led by a mix of gut instinct and clear thinking.

In this article, I share how to spot the signs that it’s time to move on, how to figure out what you actually want next, and how to explore new paths without diving in head first.

If you’re feeling bored, unchallenged or ready for a new lifestyle, this one’s for you.

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Does career coaching work?

I wrote this article for the Life Coach Directory. It covers how career coaching can help you move forward if you're feeling stuck, uncertain or unfulfilled in your work. From identifying your strengths to exploring new career paths, it explains six practical ways a career coach can support your next steps.

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