Designing a Career That Gives You More – Without Burning Out
In this special episode of Work It Like a Mum, we’re sharing the fourth session from our Give to Gain Summit, hosted in support of International Women’s Day.
In this empowering and practical conversation, career change specialist Kim Holland explores how women can design careers that give them more, without leading to burnout.
This session dives into career clarity, flexibility, ambition, burnout, career pivots and the realities of balancing work and life during different seasons of life and motherhood.
What We Cover:
- Why the idea of “having it all” can lead to burnout
- How careers should flex during different life stages
- What “professional DNA” means and why it matters
- Understanding your values, motivators and strengths
- What flexibility at work really looks like
- How to confidently negotiate flexible working
- The importance of understanding your career capacity
- Practical strategies for career pivots and career redesign
- How to identify what is pushing or stopping you in your career
Key Takeaways:
- Careers are not a straight ladder — they shift throughout life
- Flexibility looks different for everyone
- Burnout often comes from trying to do everything at full capacity
- Understanding your professional DNA helps create more aligned career decisions
- Women need permission to redefine success during different seasons of life
- Negotiating flexibility should feel collaborative, not confrontational
- Small shifts can create meaningful change over time
- Clarity often comes from action, not overthinking
Why Listen:
If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, unsure what you want next or struggling to balance ambition with life outside of work, this conversation will leave you feeling reassured, empowered and full of practical ideas to help you move forward with more clarity and confidence.
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