Episode 122: Making Summer Count: Smart Career Moves for Mid-Career Professionals

Summary:
Summer isn’t just for switching off—it’s also a great time to reflect, reset, and reconnect with your career direction. In this episode, I share six practical ways to use the summer months wisely—especially if you're mid-career and thinking about a change.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, quietly exploring what’s next, or simply want to feel more aligned in your work, this episode offers a calm, low-pressure way to build career momentum.


What we cover in this episode:

  • How to clear space—physically and mentally—for career clarity

  • The power of journalling and a simple 6-minute writing prompt

  • Key mid-year reflection questions to recalibrate your direction

  • Why your professional profile should reflect who you're becoming

  • Ideas for natural, low-pressure networking over summer

  • My latest recommended read (Tiny Experiments by Anne Le Cunff)

  • Why some of the most valuable progress starts with rest


Resources & Links:

  • My book: Mid Career Change: A guide for hope, clarity and action – Available on Amazon

  • Episode 120: The Hidden Cost of Staying Stuck

  • More about coaching: www.bravocoaching.co.uk


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