#295 Redefining Career Success in Different Seasons of Life

The Career Change Maker Podcast I Career Change, Career Advancement & Leadership Development

In this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast, I explore what it means to redefine career success across different life seasons. From your 20s to your 40s and beyond.

So many ambitious professionals find themselves questioning their path not because they’ve failed, but because they’ve grown. Whether you're stepping into motherhood, supporting ageing parents, or simply feeling out of alignment, this conversation will help you give yourself permission to pause, reflect, and pivot.

I share my personal journey of shifting from corporate law to coaching, and why success needs to evolve with your changing values, energy, and capacity. If you're feeling unfulfilled in your work or wondering if it's "too late" to make a change this episode is your reminder that it’s okay to want something different now.

✅ What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why your brain wasn’t fully ready when you first chose your career path (and why that matters)
• How life events like motherhood or midlife shifts can change what success looks like
• The importance of reassessing your values and capacity in every season
• How misalignment between your work and your values can create burnout or unease
• Practical reflection prompts to help you start redefining success on your terms

💡 Action Steps

1. Reflect on Your Current Season - Ask yourself what success looks like now—not based on old goals or outdated definitions.

2. Identify Value Shifts - Get clear on what matters most to you right now (e.g. flexibility, impact, presence, legacy).

3. Release or Renegotiate - Consider what roles, responsibilities, or expectations may need to shift in order to honour your new definition of success.

Use Reflection Questions:

1. What does success look like in this current season of life?
2. What needs or values are driving me most right now?
3. What might I need to release or renegotiate?

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✨ Let’s Work Together ✨

If you're in a season of career transition and you're ready to create a path that's fully aligned with who you are now, I'd love to support you.

Through my 1:1 coaching programmes, I help ambitious professionals make bold but intentional career moves without sacrificing their lifestyle, income, or sense of self.

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📚 Resources

• Connect with me on LinkedIn: Janine Esbrand
• Explore more on the website: Career Change Maker Website

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