"There is a moment in every career when the external markers of success stop being enough. It is not always tied to age, though it often arrives around midlife. It can show up in the form of burnout, restlessness, a sense of being stuck, or the quiet realisation that the path you've been on is no longer the path you want to stay on."
"Some women describe the shift as a slow build. Others say it arrives with force: a job restructure, a health scare, a family transition, or simply waking up one morning unable to pretend that everything is fine. Whether you are 35 or 60, the pattern is similar: What worked before is no longer working now. What is interesting is that this season often comes at the same time that external responsibilities increase. Leadership roles become larger."
"This is where many women feel the tension between who they have been and who they are becoming. Midlife, or this midlife-like transition, is not a crisis but a recalibration. It is a point in your professional and personal journey when you are invited to re-evaluate your priorities, redefine your boundaries, and reconnect with what matters. For some, this means stepping into a bigger role. For others, it means shifting direction entirely."
A career turning point often occurs when external markers of success stop satisfying, frequently arriving around midlife but not confined to age. It can emerge gradually or abruptly through job changes, health scares, or family transitions, and often coincides with increased responsibilities, larger leadership roles, and more complex identities. The result is tension between past identities and emerging desires. Midlife-like transitions function as recalibration rather than crises, prompting re-evaluation of priorities, boundary setting, and reconnection with what matters. Responses vary: pursuing bigger roles, changing direction, or learning to lead while preserving personal integrity. Reflective questions can guide clearer choices.
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