Midlife Career Shifts: Make Them Aligned and Fun with Emma O'Brien
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04/30/24 • 52 min
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Connect with Emma
Website
LinkedIn
Instagram
Work with Emma
Download her "7 steps to getting unstuck"
_____________________________________________________________________
Visit jenniferwalter.me – your cosy corner where recovering perfectionists, misfits, and those done pretending to be fine find space to breathe, dream, and create real change."
💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION
🔮 DAILY DOSE OF CHILL
The Scenic Route Affirmation Card Deck is your online permission slip to trust your inner compass again. What does your card say? Share it with us!
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Scenic Route, Social Change and Mental Health Conversations for Perfectionists - Midlife Career Shifts: Make Them Aligned and Fun with Emma O'Brien
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Emma O'Brien is a certified Harv Math coach and a Martha Beck Wayfinder trained life coach . She blends compassionate , intuitive and practical coaching skills with her extensive expertise in helping her clients shift their mindset and change their lives for the better . She helps folks get unstuck , recover from life burnout , overcome overwhelm and reignite their passion and purpos
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