Your Permission Slip for Change: Navigating Career Crossroads After 40 with Christina Storey
Are you feeling that persistent whisper that there's something more for you professionally? In this conversation with Christina, career and mindset coach, we explore the reality of career transitions in midlife. Christina shares her personal journey from feeling trapped in a role that affected her health and relationships to creating a business that allows her to help women find careers that truly align with their strengths and values. This episode offers practical wisdom for women navigating their own career crossroads — whether considering a complete change, returning to work, or simply seeking more fulfilment.
Key Takeaways
Listen to your intuition
Those persistent nudges and whispers are signaling something important. Christina encourages following these "breadcrumbs" as they often lead to your most authentic path, even when the destination isn't yet clear.
You don't need permission
Many midlife women feel they need external validation to make career changes. Christina's message is clear: "You have our permission to step forward and take the courage to do what you want to do."
Uncover your patterns
Reflect on what you've enjoyed most (and least) throughout your career. Look for recurring themes to identify your true strengths and values—these become your compass for future decisions.
Small steps create momentum
You don't need to make dramatic changes overnight. Taking incremental actions—volunteering for projects, shadowing others, or developing specific skills—prepares you for when the timing is right.
Self-worth drives change
The biggest barrier for many women isn't external circumstances but internal beliefs about being worthy of the career they truly desire. Addressing these beliefs is often the catalyst for transformation.
Your Next Steps
If Christina's insights resonated with you, take a moment to journal about that "one thing you've been avoiding" in your career journey. What small step could you take this week toward a more fulfilling professional life? Remember, life doesn't end at 50—for many women, including Christina, that's when it truly begins to flourish. Your experience and wisdom are valuable assets as you design this next chapter.
To connect with Christina, find her on the links below.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinastorey/
Her Career Coach Podcast is available on all streaming platforms.
Want to explore working with her? She offers 90-minute career strategy sessions and a six-month Elevate Program to help you become the professional woman you're meant to be.
Connect with me:
Join Better Than Before: joclarkcoaching.com/better
Share your journey with me by sending me a message on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/
Email me your success story at jo@joclarkcoaching.com.
What you do today shapes your tomorrow. Your health matters because YOU matter.
Here’s to redefining midlife and making our next half of life even better than the first.
