Interview with Wendy Alexander: On Navigating Menopause and Midlife Career Transitions

02/21/25 • 71 min

Keywords

#menopause, #career #coaching, #resilience, #writing, #self-care, #women #empowerment, career #transition, #personal #growth, #mental #health, #support #systems

Summary

In this enlightening conversation, Wendy Alexander shares her journey as a career coach specializing in helping midlife women navigate the challenges of menopause and career transitions. She discusses her personal experiences with menopause, the importance of self-care, and the power of writing as a therapeutic tool. Wendy emphasizes resilience, the significance of transferable skills, and the need for women to advocate for themselves in the workplace. She also debunks common myths surrounding career changes and highlights the importance of community support in achieving personal and professional fulfillment.

Takeaways

Wendy Alexander is a career coach based in Melbourne, Australia.
She specializes in helping midlife women navigate menopause and career transitions.
Menopause can be a challenging time, but it can also be a period of transformation.
Self-care is crucial during menopause, especially regarding sleep and nutrition.
Writing can be a powerful tool for processing emotions and experiences.
Resilience is a key lesson learned from overcoming life's challenges.
Identifying transferable skills is essential for career transitions.
Women often need to learn to say no to prioritize their well-being.
Community support plays a vital role in personal and professional growth.
Taking action requires courage and is necessary for change.

Sound Bites

"You have to know what to say no to."
"Action requires courage."
"We are the masters of our own destiny."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Wendy Alexander and Her Journey
04:14 Navigating Menopause: Personal Experiences and Insights
08:45 Health Tips for Women in Midlife
13:17 The Power of Writing: A Therapeutic Tool
20:38 Resilience Through Adversity: Lessons from Apartheid
28:57 Career Transition: Finding Your Path
34:53 Balancing Introversion and Extroversion in Work
36:16 Navigating Introversion and Extroversion in Career Development
38:15 Embracing Menopause as a Time of Transformation
42:41 Empowering Women to Find Their Voice
46:12 Debunking Myths Around Career Transitions
49:52 The Importance of Action in Career Change
01:01:45 A Mission to Empower Women in Midlife
01:09:02 Creating a Joyful and Purposeful Career

Connecting With the guest, Wendy Alexander

Website: https://happycareerhub.com/

Social Media Channels: Facebook, Youtube, LinkedIn,

Connecting With the host, Anath Lee Wales

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Keywords

#menopause, #career #coaching, #resilience, #writing, #self-care, #women #empowerment, career #transition, #personal #growth, #mental #health, #support #systems

Summary

Takeaways

Wendy Alexander is a career coach based in Melbourne, Australia.
She specializes in helping midlife women navigate menopause and career transitions.
Menopause can be a challenging time, but it can also be a period of transformation.
Self-care is crucial during menopause, especially regarding sleep and nutrition.
Writing can be a powerful tool for processing emotions and experiences.
Resilience is a key lesson learned from overcoming life's challenges.
Identifying transferable skills is essential for career transitions.
Women often need to learn to say no to prioritize their well-being.
Community support plays a vital role in personal and professional growth.
Taking action requires courage and is necessary for change.

Sound Bites

"You have to know what to say no to."
"Action requires courage."
"We are the masters of our own destiny."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Wendy Alexander and Her Journey
04:14 Navigating Menopause: Personal Experiences and Insights
08:45 Health Tips for Women in Midlife
13:17 The Power of Writing: A Therapeutic Tool
20:38 Resilience Through Adversity: Lessons from Apartheid
28:57 Career Transition: Finding Your Path
34:53 Balancing Introversion and Extroversion in Work
36:16 Navigating Introversion and Extroversion in Career Development
38:15 Embracing Menopause as a Time of Transformation
42:41 Empowering Women to Find Their Voice
46:12 Debunking Myths Around Career Transitions
49:52 The Importance of Action in Career Change
01:01:45 A Mission to Empower Women in Midlife
01:09:02 Creating a Joyful and Purposeful Career

Connecting With the guest, Wendy Alexander

Website: https://happycareerhub.com/

Social Media Channels: Facebook, Youtube, LinkedIn,

Connecting With the host, Anath Lee Wales

Personal Website: ⁠https://ceo.dadyminds.org⁠

Company Website: ⁠https://www.dadyminds.org⁠

Social Connect: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anathleewales⁠

Supporting the DADYMINDS Podcast
Podcast Website: ⁠https://podcast.dadyminds.org⁠

PayPal: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/donate⁠

LiberaPay: ⁠https://liberapay.com/dadyminds⁠

Open Collective: ⁠https://opencollective.com/dadyminds⁠

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Keywords

#Dadyminds, #publishing, #research, #global #distribution, #author #branding, #academic #research publishing, #pricing, #copyright, #content, #services

Summary

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Takeaways

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Global distribution is a key selling point.
Authors retain copyright but grant Dadyminds commercial rights for a period.
The conversation encourages thorough research before choosing a publishing partner.
The future of publishing may involve more integrated services like those offered by DADYMINDS.
It's essential to weigh the pros and cons of using a one-stop-shop service.
Trusting your instincts is crucial when navigating publishing options.

Chapters

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03:01 Exploring DADYMINDS' Bundles

05:39 Global Distribution Network Analysis

08:50 Pricing and Value Assessment

11:37 Content Restrictions and Copyright Concerns

14:26 Final Thoughts and Future of Publishing

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Next Episode

The Deep Dive Book Talk: On Internal Uprising by Wendy Alexander

Keywords

#menopause, #mental #health, #self-care, #empowerment, #aging, #personal #growth, women's health, #Internal #Uprising, #Wendy #Alexander, #emotional #well-being

Summary

This conversation delves into Wendy Alexander's book, 'Internal Uprising,' which explores her personal journey through menopause. The discussion highlights the emotional and mental health aspects of menopause, the importance of listening to one's body, and the journey of self-discovery and empowerment that can arise during this transitional phase. The hosts reflect on Wendy's insights about societal pressures, the significance of self-care, and the transformative power of vulnerability and authenticity. Ultimately, the conversation emphasizes that menopause can be a time of renewal and growth, rather than an ending.

Takeaways