Midlife Career Shifts: Make Them Aligned and Fun with Emma O'Brien

 
 

In this heart-to-heart episode of the Scenic Route Podcast, we delve into the transformative journey of midlife career changes with Emma O'Brien, a life coach who navigated her own pivot from photography to coaching. Join us as we explore the strategic and emotional facets of embracing new ventures in midlife, shedding well-worn professional identities for a path filled with wisdom and youthful daring.

Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction to Midlife Career Changes
12:19 - The Intersection of Career Changes and Business Growth
18:43 - Embracing Change with Self-Awareness
27:52 - Navigating Self-Care and Preventing Burnout
43:51 - Seven Steps to Getting Unstuck in Your Career and Life
50:18 - Celebrating Passions: From Books to Shoes

Episode Highlights

  • Emma's Journey: From photography to life coaching, uncovering the layers of a midlife career transition.

  • Heart as More Than an Organ: Insights into HeartMath and how heart coherence can empower decision-making and prevent burnout.

  • The Lighter Side of Life: A laugh over our love for games, books, and shoe hoarding.

  • Navigating Self-Competition: Tales from poker days to online gaming, and the importance of being kind to ourselves.

What You'll Learn

  • How to harness the wisdom of your past and the excitement for new ventures during a midlife career change.

  • The role of HeartMath and polyvagal theory in professional development and personal well-being.

  • Strategies for self-care and preventing burnout as you navigate career transitions.

  • The joy of embracing life's chapters, quirks, and all.

Join us for an episode packed with wisdom, whimsy, and actionable insights for anyone navigating the waters of midlife career change. Whether you're considering a shift or in the midst of one, this episode is a beacon of light guiding you towards a path of growth, self-awareness, and joy.

 
Cover art for #63 Midlife Career Shifts: Make Them Aligned and Fun with Emma O'Brien of the Scenic Route podcast.

EPISODE 63

 

Connect with Emma O’Brien
Website
LinkedIn
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Work with Emma
Download her "7 steps to getting unstuck"

The books mentioned
When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté
Anchored by Deb Dana

 

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