I wonder how many women go through a career transition and how often? How many of us speak about this openly? As if women are either supposed to have it all figured out, or quietly adapt without disruption. But the truth is: Women are transitioning careers every single day. Some are doing it after burnout. Some after redundancy. Some after motherhood. Some after caregiving. Some after discovering the career they spent years building no longer fits the person they have become.

When a baby is born, the world celebrates. There are smiles, gifts, visits, and so much love for this new little life. Yet in the quiet...