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.

January can feel loud — goals, resolutions, plans. For working parents, that noise is amplified by an ongoing mental load: work deadlines, children’s needs, logistics, routines, and the quiet pressure to “start the year strong”. This year, my January feels different. Instead of feeling energised and ready to push forward, I feel quieter, unmotivated, and behind. By becoming aware of that before adding more goals, I know I need time for repair . “You are not behind. You are no

Becoming a parent is transformative. In the beginning of 2025 , I surveyed over 100 parents about their experience juggling work and family. Key findings reveal the depth of the emotional, practical, and professional adjustments parents face: identity shifts, emotional stress, and work-life tension. The good news? You can ask for support proactively and create a sustainable balance between parenting and work. What Parents Feel Identity shifts : Who am I now? Emotional highs

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...