Midlife boredom at work isn’t a personal failure—it’s a signal. In this article, career design consultant Lucia Knight breaks down the three hidden types of boredom that impact midlife professionals and offers a kinder, smarter path to career clarity—without burning everything to the ground.

You don’t have to hate your job to feel stuck. In fact, one of the biggest signals that something needs to shift isn’t stress — it’s boredom. This post explores how boredom sneaks into even successful careers, what it looks like when left unaddressed, and why tuning into it early could unlock more joy at work.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.