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Why You’re Still Stressed After the Work Is Done (And How to Actually Feel Better)
Season 3 Lucia Knight 26/11/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 26/11/2025

Why You’re Still Stressed After the Work Is Done (And How to Actually Feel Better)

Still tense after the project is done? Your brain might be over it—but your body probably isn’t. Learn how to complete the stress cycle and actually feel better.

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Managing Workplace Conflict: How to Find Meaning and Calm When Tensions Rise
Season 3 Lucia Knight 19/11/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 19/11/2025

Managing Workplace Conflict: How to Find Meaning and Calm When Tensions Rise

Conflict at work doesn’t mean you’ve failed — it means you’re human. Leadership expert Nadeen Sivic shares how managing workplace conflict begins with curiosity, awareness, and courage — and why learning to see tension as contrast can restore meaning and connection at work.

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Three Ways to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” Without Boring Anyone
Season 3 Lucia Knight 12/11/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 12/11/2025

Three Ways to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” Without Boring Anyone

Ever stumbled on the “Tell me about yourself” question in an interview? Here’s how to answer it in a way that’s clear, human, and actually makes them want to hear more.

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Am I Too Old to Change Careers?
Season 3 Lucia Knight 05/11/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 05/11/2025

Am I Too Old to Change Careers?

What if the real reason we rarely see joy at work in our 60s… is because we’ve stopped looking for it? These late-career professionals did things differently—and thrived.

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Why Non-Linear Careers Are the New Gold Standard for Senior Roles
Season 3 Lucia Knight 29/10/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 29/10/2025

Why Non-Linear Careers Are the New Gold Standard for Senior Roles

Once considered career suicide, squiggly paths and unconventional pivots are now seen as signs of agility and innovation. Here’s what recruiters are really looking for in today’s senior leadership market.

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When Is the Right Time to Change Careers After 40?
Season 3 Lucia Knight 22/10/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 22/10/2025

When Is the Right Time to Change Careers After 40?

Not sure if you should stay or go? If your work feels off, you might be ignoring signs it’s time to shift gears. Career change after 40 starts here.

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The Squeeze: Why Your Midlife Career Might Be Quietly Losing Value
Season 3 Lucia Knight 15/10/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 15/10/2025

The Squeeze: Why Your Midlife Career Might Be Quietly Losing Value

You were ready to quit, then a promotion showed up. Before you say yes, these 4 clarity questions might just save you from burnout or regret.

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Should You Take the Promotion? 4 Clarity Questions to Ask First
Season 3 Lucia Knight 08/10/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 08/10/2025

Should You Take the Promotion? 4 Clarity Questions to Ask First

You were ready to quit, then a promotion showed up. Before you say yes, these 4 clarity questions might just save you from burnout or regret.

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What to Do When Your New Boss Is Young Enough to Be Your Child
Season 3 Lucia Knight 01/10/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 01/10/2025

What to Do When Your New Boss Is Young Enough to Be Your Child

Your new boss is 20 years younger. Oof. Here’s how to turn the shock into strength, keep your dignity, and stay powerfully relevant at work.

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Why Humour at Work is More Than Just a Laugh with Caroline Clark
Season 3 Lucia Knight 24/09/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 24/09/2025

Why Humour at Work is More Than Just a Laugh with Caroline Clark

Discover why humour at work isn’t optional—it reduces stress, builds trust, and helps teams thrive, with insights from coach Caroline Clark.

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How to Explain a Messy CV (Especially in Midlife)
Season 3 Lucia Knight 17/09/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 17/09/2025

How to Explain a Messy CV (Especially in Midlife)

Feel like your CV is a mess? Here’s how midlife professionals can turn a non-linear career into a compelling story that gets results.

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Are You Holding Your Breath While You Work? (The Hidden Stress of Email Apnea)
Season 3 Lucia Knight 10/09/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 10/09/2025

Are You Holding Your Breath While You Work? (The Hidden Stress of Email Apnea)

Email apnea is real—and common. Discover how shallow breathing affects your energy, focus, and joy at work (plus six simple ways to retrain your breath).

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Is a Sabbatical in Midlife a Career Killer—or Your Smartest Move Yet?
Season 3 Lucia Knight 03/09/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 03/09/2025

Is a Sabbatical in Midlife a Career Killer—or Your Smartest Move Yet?

Worried a sabbatical will ruin your career? Discover why midlife breaks could be your boldest and wisest step toward more joy and alignment at work.

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Returning to Uni in Midlife: What I Wish I’d Known Before I Took the Leap
Season 3 Lucia Knight 27/08/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 27/08/2025

Returning to Uni in Midlife: What I Wish I’d Known Before I Took the Leap

Returning to university in midlife can be exciting — but it’s not always the solution to career dissatisfaction. In this post, I share my own cautionary tale, the red flags to watch for, rare success stories, and practical steps to test your interest before you commit.

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How to Test a Midlife Career Idea Without Risking It All
Season 3 Lucia Knight 20/08/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 20/08/2025

How to Test a Midlife Career Idea Without Risking It All

In this episode, I share how to test a half-baked career idea without risking your income, reputation, or joy. Through Cliona’s story, you’ll discover a practical process to pause, gain clarity, and run real-world experiments before making a big leap.

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3 Reasons I Strongly Dislike Informational Interviews (and What to Do Instead)
Season 3 Lucia Knight 13/08/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 13/08/2025

3 Reasons I Strongly Dislike Informational Interviews (and What to Do Instead)

Informational interviews sound harmless—but they’re often selfish, awkward, and a waste of precious time. Here are three reasons I avoid them, and the human-centred approach I recommend instead.

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6-Step Midlife Career Reset Plan for When Work Feels Flat
Season 3 Lucia Knight 06/08/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 06/08/2025

6-Step Midlife Career Reset Plan for When Work Feels Flat

Feeling flat at work isn’t failure—it’s feedback. Lucia shares her own tipping point moment and a six-step quest to help midlife professionals move from quiet disconnection to meaningful momentum. A must-read if you’re craving more joy, clarity, or energy in your work life.

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Thriving at Work with ADHD & Neurodivergence with Rosie Arthey
Season 3 Lucia Knight 30/07/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 30/07/2025

Thriving at Work with ADHD & Neurodivergence with Rosie Arthey

Learn how self-compassion supports neurodivergent professionals to thrive after a late diagnosis—plus how to navigate neurodivergence at work.

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When Grief Makes Work Feel Pointless: How Loss Quietly Rewires Our Career Motivation
Season 3 Lucia Knight 23/07/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 23/07/2025

When Grief Makes Work Feel Pointless: How Loss Quietly Rewires Our Career Motivation

Grief can make work feel meaningless. Discover how loss reshapes career motivation—and why it's okay to pause before redesigning your next chapter.

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Why Smart, Successful People Feel So Bored at Work
Season 3 Lucia Knight 16/07/2025 Season 3 Lucia Knight 16/07/2025

Why Smart, Successful People Feel So Bored at Work

Why successful professionals feel numb at work. Discover the hidden cost of boredom—and how to start getting clear on what’s draining you.

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“Whatever you do, don’t do nothing! Next moves reveal themselves when you’re in motion, not waiting for the perfect idea to magically appear in your LinkedIn inbox.” Lucia Knight