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Making a career change after 40 to do something you love is tempting, and risky...and it can be incredibly rewarding!Patti Haus went from working with an Engineering regulator to becoming a conversion copywriter - with a few other creative stops along the way...In this interview podcast episode Patti shares with Shandra:What golf had to do with starting her businessWhat her dream was and wasn'tAdvantages and disadvantages of starting a business after 40The reality of money mindset issues and pricingSomething her daughter said that made her realise how impactful her career change was3 tips for anyone starting out in a new businessIf you'd like to connect with Patti you can do that here:Website - www.pattihaus.comInstagram - @pattihausPlus, given that money is a major part of any transition to starting and growing your own business, here's an invitation for you to do a quick 5 minute, tick a box Money Breakthrough Quiz so you can learn more about the 5 Money Zones - the blindspots that can hold you back from ea

Do you ever get to the end of a day and think that you didn't really do the things you meant to do for the day?Or that you were 'busy' but the stuff you were doing wasn't really going to make a big impact on growing your business?After a few conversations with women in new businesses spending too much time on the wrong things at the wrong time this episode gives you some practical ways to snap out of that.In this episode Shandra shares:The tasks that can swallow your time2 practical things you can do this week to generate more businessThing NOT to do if you want to reach a bigger audiencea theme you could choose to make your August the most productive and profitable one ever and an invitation for you to join the private Facebook group Career change - start and grow your own business where you can connect with likeminded women starting and growing a business after 40.You can click to join here Thank you for listening!

Many people dream of making a career change to do something they are truly passionate about... but not many actually do it...Yvonne Pfliger has spent most of her career in various Digital marketing roles working within agencies, and despite being great at what she does, she has also had a life long passion for sustainability.This passion didn't always align with the type of projects and products the agencies worked with so she fulfilled her interest in sustainability outside of her work hours, until a long service leave trip opened up the possibility of leaving to start her own business working with the types of clients and products she really wanted to work with...In this interview episode Yvonne shares with Shandra:What happened to every company she worked withHer 'minimalist' approach to planning her transitionSomething she underestimated in working for herselfThe three ideas she had for her business and how she decided which one to doThe area she is most challenged by in her businessHer tips for anyone li

When living the LA lifestyle didn't quite live up to the dream Hayley Hendrix had to make a big career change...She had found herself at a major crossroad that made her realise she had been living what she calls 'a big fat lie'...So she packed up, went back to Perth and reassessed what was really important to her...and discovered that the work she really wanted to do more than anything else, was to be a mother.In this interview episode Hayley shares:The impact of realising she had to totally change directionWhy she had to make having a baby her priority projectHow she found a sperm donor on Facebook!Writing a book as a solo mum about her 'rogue route to motherhood'A fantastic quote from Jane Fonda that inspires herHayley is now super passionate about helping others who want to be a parent how to navigate the donor path with more confidence.If you'd like to find out more about Hayley you can connect with her at:www.kbuti.com, www.desperatelyseekingsemen.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hayleyhendrix/https://www.

Can you imagine creating a super successful international career and then walking away from it to start over again? And doing that after the age of 40?Jai Harvey Yin is one of those people who has an infectious positive energy about them who built up a really successful career and business and then through a range of challenges and life changes closed the business to reinvent herself.Now she describes herself as a 'multi passionate entrepreneur' doing work as a reiki healer, consulting, running a business providing socialisation and peer support for people with a disability...In this interview episode Jai shares with Shandra:Her passion for ongoing learning and educationThe vulnerability of making so many changes later in lifeHer gratitude for everything she learnt as an employeeHow other people reacted to her leaving her beauty businessThe benefit of finding a group of supportersThe next phase for her businessJai is an absolute joy to talk with and she shares openly and honestly about the ups and downs throu

After more than 20 interviews with women who left successful careers to start their own business some common themes have emerged....This podcast episode shares 4 of them as well as some tips and insights on how to avoid or manage these challenges if they come up for you...The 4 common challenges are:Mindset - how you think about yourself and your businessIsolation working for yourself and from homeFinding support form other women in businessand.... Money issues - the financial side of starting and growing a business...All meaty and important topics.Special mentions in this episode go to:Peta GillianBianca De ReusDonna MarksSally LathamShauna ThompsonEmma PoletteAnd because money is a major part of any transition to starting and growing your own business, here's an invitation for you to do a quick 5 minute tick a box Money Breakthrough Quiz so you can learn more about the 5 Money Zone Blindspots and find out which one you should focus on first to have the biggest impact on your bank balance so you can create a

Have you ever thought about making a career change, and not quite known what to do, or when to do it and so just let the idea slip by?For Cheryl Tomlinson she was getting towards the second half of life and had thought about what she might like to do for the next phase of her work life, but didn't have a clear answer of what she'd like to do or when to do it... and then, the choice was taken out of her hands with an unexpected and unpleasant retrenchment.She now regards that as a blessing in disguise... because it led to her new profession as an end of life expert...In this podcast interview episode Cheryl talks with Shandra about:Her early childhood fascination with the end of lifeThe importance of exploring and crafting her business ideaSupport she got to help her make progress despite a complex family caring situationHaving an up to date WillHow 'dysfunctional' families are the new normalA tip to ensure that when you die your Superannuation goes where you want it toTips to keep in mind as you start your ow

A career change from being an Accountant for 19 years to now being a personal stylist doesn't exactly seem like a natural progression...But for Carol Hanson her love for fashion had always been there it just took a while and a few other experiments and experiences to get to it.In this podcast interview Carol shares:How she accidentally fell into accountingBuying her first business and the lessons she learntInsights from her first business that helped her identify what she really wanted to doWhat the styling work she does is really aboutThings she wished she did earlier in her businessHow she got over feeling apologetic for charging people for her servicesThis career change conversation also explores the environmental impact of the fashion industry, a big discussion about the impact of money in starting your own business and the differences between US and Australian approach to fashion compared to the French approach.This episode covers a lot of ground and provides some great insights and tips for anyone wanti

What if.... having a lot of great experience, sparkling personality and an easygoing nature actually worked AGAINST you when you were trying to make a career change after the age of 40?For Samantha Richards that was exactly what she found... she had over a decade of experience in high level EA roles with experience in everything from running office administration and events, to supporting in Nigerian fraud claims and yet, when she wanted to get a new role she repeatedly got shortlisted only to be knocked back - because of her experience...Not content to accept that, Samantha used her time to explored other interests and develop her talent for speaking - and now she is a Public Speaking coach for adults and kids.In this career change interview episode Samantha shares:The impact of applying for 65 jobs - all unsuccessfulHow she got the idea for her businessThe challenges she faced in setting up a business rather than being an employeeThe impact of money and the financial side of thingsA message she would have l

What does making a career change after 17 years in the US Army look like?Well Annette Whittenberger did exactly that... after getting into the army and following a career growth path for 17 years, she missed out on a promotion and made the decision to leave the Army.That decision opened up a range of challenges as she worked on reintegrating into civilian life, including depression and needing to rediscover who she was as a person - seperate to her previous role in the military. She had to explore and decide what she wanted her life to look like after the picture she had painted of her future was no longer an option...In this career change interview episode Annette shares:How discovering writing felt like it saved her lifeMoney fears and the benefits of being a 'saver'Launching a blog that has become a new business opportunityThe challenges of being in business for yourselfSymptoms of mental health concerns - no matter what your work situation isThe confidence that comes from finding and doing work you feel r

Money is a critical piece of the puzzle to starting and growing a successful business. There's no escaping it.And it's something we're not often taught about in a meaningful and constructive way as a kid - so, as an adult, we have to go out explore and learn about it ourselves, especially if you want to have a profitable business of your own.After many conversations about money with clients recently this episode is designed to add to your education and exploration of you and money...In this episode Shandra shares:Something you and money have in common that you might not think about that oftenThe two sides to working with money5 Money Zones - aspects of your life that impact how you think, feel and behave around moneyHow one of those aspects shows up when it's working for you and what you'll notice if it's notClient examples of how money 'stuff' impacts in business lifePlus, an invitation for you to do a quick 5 minute tick a box Money Breakthrough Quiz so you can learn more about the 5 Money Zones and find ou

Sometimes you might want to make a career change because you get to a stage where you want a different lifestyle, or you want to bring an idea for your own business to life, but unfortunately sometimes it happens because of significant health concerns...That was the case for Michelle Irving... after 20 years in various senior roles in Government departments, a serious health issue led to a major redirection in her work life.Now, Michelle is a Survivorship Coach - one of the first in Australia - working with women with significant health conditions to support them in managing their condition beyond hospital care, as well as how to effectively communicate with others in their life.In this podcast interview Michelle shares:How her background in philosophy influenced her pathWhat she saw in her workplace that made her think differentlyA fortunate 'vanity' appointment that changed her lifeA map she used to deal with her road to recoveryWhat she did whilst she was still employed that helped develop her new directio

Have you ever dreamt of creating a business that let you have the lifestyle you want, where you could travel whenever you wanted to and work from anywhere???Yes - we want that too!Making a career change to set up a 'geo-flexible' business is something a lot of people have dreamt about, but not as many actually do something about it..Nat Dwyer was a self confessed serial Radio employee, working in various roles at various stations over many years, but something inside her called for her to do her own thing, to have more time to spend with the people that matter the most to her. So she started exploring business ideas and ventures.Now she sells products through Amazon and teaches other how they can do it too.In this podcast interview Nat shares:How she got started selling on AmazonHer approach to 'finding time' to work on her business whilst still working in a jobThe impact of the response from people around herInsights on the part money played in her initial approach to business and it's ongoing impactThe chal

Savvy Sally has had an interesting professional life made up of unusual 'accidental' job opportunities.Not shy of hard work, studying - after finishing her law degree, Sally did an additional 8 years of training to qualify and operate as a financial planner, then did another 'about face' to work for herself as a social media manager and marketer for small businesses.In this podcast interview Sally shares:the clues that were always there about what she was 'meant' to be doing for workthe life changing impact of a cup of tea and 1am winesThe impact of imposter syndrome and how she got over thatHow she handled the financial side of things to make her move to working for herselfWhat to do if you feel like there's already 'so many' other people doing what you want to doSally is an open, positive and bubbly personality who shares her experience of transitioning to working for herself. If you're in a role that is no longer working for you, then this interview has some great insights for you as you consider what's ne

When you're going to leave a successful career to start your own business there's a lot of unknowns...There's fears around financials, technology, marketing, sales - you name it - if you haven't done it before [and sometimes even if you have!] it's natural to have fear and uncertainty.But - it doesn't have to stop you from getting started, or from having a go.In this episode, Shandra shares:A client story that prompted this topicExamples of how fears have played out in her transition to working for herself3 things you can do to overcome fears you have about working for yourselfHow to know if it's time to tackle it yourself, or get some supportThis is a short and practical episode to get you moving past - or despite - any fears you may have.Thank you for listening!Want to continue the conversation about you making the transition from employee to working for yourself? Come and join the private Facebook group: Career Change - Start and grow your own businessDo you like this sort of food for thought?Want to make

The career change after 40 interview series keeps uncovering great, 'ordinary' women who left successful careers to work for themselves...After 'falling' into a career in FMCG Emma Polette found herself managing multi-million dollar budgets, with a National role she was good at, but didn't love, in a boys club industry...Then some health issues kicked in [as seem to often be the case with high achieving women], leading her to consider doing something else and now she is ...How she found her new direction was a little unusual, but in this podcast episode she shares:A comment a colleague made to Emma that made Shandra crankyThe moment the epiphany hit about what she wanted to do and how to escape the big city to start a new careerThe epic way she 'gave notice' and left her role gracefullyThe varying reactions from people who heard she was leaving her high paying jobWhat she realised with hindsight that could have helped her build her business fasterWhat happens on the new moon that impacts her businessHow and w

Imagine making a career change in your 40's after 24 years with the same company...Making a career change after years in an industry is hard, making the change after 40 is even harder and leaving a company you have literally 'grown up with' is in a league of its own.Nichol Stark had a very successful career with Suncorp, going through a range of roles as she gained experience and went through different stages of life. She was earning big bucks and had a lot of great friends at work, but after some health issues and moving to the beautiful Hawkesbury region she started thinking about making a career change.In this podcast interview Nichol shares:The identity crisis that kicked in after she left SuncorpThe 5 stages of 'grief' she has only just realised she went through when she started working for herselfThe 'pivot' she is making from what she thought she wanted to doHow others reacted to her decision to leave a 'safe' jobOne of the biggest challenges she faces working for herself that she didn't expectThe cruc

In this interview series with women who've made a career change to work for themselves after the age of 40, there have been a range of reasons why they decided to make the change...The series of events that led Bianca de Reus to make the change is possibly the most unique one that has been shared in the series so far. It includes a story about an unusual interaction with a snake that some might find difficult to believe...Bianca had worked in various roles in Finance before exploring a range of other roles that led her to now be doing work that is her absolute joy...In this interview Bianca shares:Feedback from a boss that 'stung', but with hindsight was a giftMistakes she made with various attempts at starting her own thingAn interesting side step role she took that was life changingWhat she encourages people to use more of in their businessThe impact of her role being made redundantHow others reacted to the work she does nowGreat tips on how to manage working for yourself after a corporate roleOne thing she

When the world suddenly becomes a very different place and so many things seem out of your control the one thing you can do is try to manage your mindset...How you respond in times of what feels like almost constant change is largely influenced by your mindset which is the combination of your thoughts, assumptions and beliefs about a thing or a situation.Mindset is a big part of what influences some people to fight over paper products in supermarkets, and others to donate their time and products to assist others... same global situation, very different responses...Mindset is often either looked at as some 'fluffy' concept or not considered at all, however given the number of things that are outside of your control, that feel uncertain or unfamiliar surely any tool that can help you to feel more empowered and show up as the type of person you want to be is one worth working with!In this podcast episode Shandra shares some insights on Mindset and how you can use it in your favour regardless of what's going on

Not every career change to start your own business stays in the same 'lane way' of work or industry that you've done before... sometimes it's down a very different road!Donna Marks was a successful HR Exec, she loved her job and was used to working long hours and managing all the stress that comes with a senior role... but after having kids she felt she changed as a person and wanted to still love her career, but also be more present for her kids.In this podcast episode Donna shares:the impact of trialling a move to a 'lesser' role in her companythe unusual 'consultant' that planted a seed of changeHer husband's advice that got her movingWhy and How she worked out what to do as a businessThe 3 things she had when she started her businessHow she managed the knowledge gap in a totally new industryThe ways money has impacted at different stages of making the move to working for herselfWhat happened when she was booked out within 3 monthsSimple advice to you if you're stuck in a job you don't love and want to do