This week’s episode is a special milestone — five years since I launched the podcast back in November 2020. What began as an experiment has grown into something that’s now a core part of my work: helping mid-career professionals love their jobs and shape fulfilling careers.
In this anniversary episode, I reflect on:
What I’ve learned from five years of podcasting – the importance of consistency, how conversations change you, and how podcasting helped me find my voice, write my book Mid Career Change, and focus my work more clearly on mid-career professionals.
Five big career insights from over 100 episodes and 40+ guest conversations – lessons about clarity, networks, confidence, values, and the possibility of change at any stage.
What’s next – the future of the podcast, the role of my new book Write Your Career, and how journalling, reflection, and practical action will feature more in the months ahead.
Back in Episode 100, I introduced the idea of career pathways as a way to help you navigate the growing library of episodes. These are still a useful way to explore the podcast, and they’ve now expanded to include a new fifth pathway:
Pathway 1: Taking Stock
Episodes that help you pause, reflect, and reassess where you are. They cover self-assessment, making informed decisions, and rediscovering fulfilment in your current role.
A great starting point is Episode 73: “Should I Stay or Should I Go?”
Pathway 2: Unlocking Your Career Potential
This pathway is about momentum — sparking motivation, exploring new directions, and moving closer to your full potential.
Try Episode 98: “Your Career Possibilities.”
Pathway 3: Empowering Your Voice and Overcoming Challenges
Episodes here focus on building confidence, strengthening communication, and handling challenges like interviews or public speaking.
A good example is Episode 83: “Speak to Succeed: Mastering Workplace Communication.”
Pathway 4: Mastering New Beginnings and Career Success
Designed for those stepping into something new — whether a fresh job, promotion, or career plan. These episodes explore how to set yourself up for success from the start and think long-term.
Episode 90: “Envisioning Your Future: A Simple Exercise for Career Exploration” fits well here.
Pathway 5: Navigating Mid-Career Change
This is the newest pathway and reflects how the podcast has evolved. It’s about the opportunities and challenges specific to mid-career professionals — the messy middle when you may feel stuck, ready for change, or simply questioning what’s next.
Key episodes include:
Episode 102: Mid-Career Challenges
Episode 104: Setting Yourself Up for Career Change
Episode 120: The Hidden Costs of Staying Stuck
Episode 126: What’s Really Holding You Back from Career Change?
This pathway also links directly to my book Mid Career Change, which brings these themes together with practical tools and stories.
Over the last year, the podcast has really taken off — especially since the rebrand to Mid Career Change and the launch of my book. Listener numbers have grown significantly, and it’s clear that the mid-career theme resonates deeply. Episodes like How to Know When It’s Time to Rethink Your Career (Ep. 123) and The Hidden Costs of Staying Stuck(Ep. 120) have become some of the most popular, reflecting how many people are navigating these questions right now.
Explore all podcast episodes and pathways: bravocoaching.co.uk/podcast
Download the free guide: Should I Stay or Should I Go? — a companion resource if you’re at a career crossroads
My book: Mid Career Change: A Guide for Hope, Clarity and Action
Look out for my upcoming book Write Your Career, focused on how journaling can help you build clarity, confidence, and momentum in your work. You can find the course that supports the book here.
✨ Thank you for listening, sharing, and supporting the podcast over the past five years. Here’s to the next chapter!