Soul Compass

13/04/2026

Writing today about the neurological event that is menopause, and the fact that nobody gave us a handbook on dealing with this BS! Stay tuned for the article...

07/04/2026

Work can make sense on paper and still feel wrong in your body.

When work no longer resonates, it’s often not a motivation problem or a lack of resilience – it’s a sign that the relationship between who you are and what you do has changed.

This piece explores career resonance, why it matters, and why listening to that quiet sense of ‘this no longer fits’ can be the beginning of a more sustainable working life.

Many women feel disconnected from work that looks ‘good on paper’. Explore career resonance, burnout, and why career fit is about more than skills, passion, or resilience.

02/04/2026

Are you thinking it is time to step up in your role or career?

There are 3 important questions you should answer before making your move:

1. Would the move honour your current capacity, is it something you really want to add to your load?

2. Can you articulate the value you have added to your employer, and are you having conversations with your manager around your value and what stepping up might look like?

3. Look around at who gets promoted and recognized, and what attributes can you borrow to put yourself in the box seat for the next promotion offer?

Why:

1. Because your capacity matters more than your ego or bank account, and it is not a reflection of capability or intelligence, it’s a reflection of your life as a whole. Life is for living.

2. Having conversations will allow your employer to see your interest and willingness to operate at the next level, and it allows you to lock on to the things they are wanting to see from you.

3. Because everyone has a ‘type’, fair or not your employer will reward what they value, so try as best you can without selling your soul to be of value. Watch and learn.

If you’re second guessing the idea of putting your hand up for promotion on the basis of this then maybe it’s time to have a bigger re-think of your career. Let’s talk about what’s possible for you.

https://tidycal.com/soulcompass/15-minute-meeting

01/04/2026

Autistic individuals don’t lack ability.

They bring strengths most workplaces are missing.

This Autism Awareness Day (April 2), let’s shift the conversation-from awareness to appreciation.

Because these aren’t just traits… they’re career superpowers:

🔍 SEES WHAT OTHERS MISS
Detail-driven thinking that elevates quality and accuracy.

🎯 FOCUS THAT DOESN’T FADE
Deep concentration that drives meaningful, high-impact work.

🧠 SPOTS THE PATTERN. SOLVES THE PROBLEM.
The ability to connect complexity and unlock solutions.

⚖️ THINKS IN SOLUTIONS
Clear, logical thinking that cuts through noise.

💬 SAYS WHAT NEEDS TO BE SAID
Honesty and authenticity that build real trust.

💡 THINKS DIFFERENT. BUILDS BETTER.
Fresh perspectives that fuel innovation.

✅ SHOWS UP. DELIVERS. REPEATS.
Consistency and reliability teams can count on.

In the right environment, these strengths don’t just help individuals succeed - they help workplaces thrive.

The real opportunity?

Recognising strengths. Creating the right environments. And redefining what success looks like.

Let’s move beyond awareness- and start valuing neurodiversity for what it truly is: an advantage.

💙 Share this to help shift the narrative.

01/04/2026

Results from my survey of midlife women are in.

The information shared was raw and real, and spoke to a depth of challenges that are existential in nature, and require a system wide overhaul to properly redress. It also spoke to a resilience in women and a willingness to work within current constraints to pursue purpose, leave a legacy and provide a sustainable future for themselves.

It certainly captured the stories I have heard time and time again, as well as echoed some of my own experiences. The data paints a picture that cannot be ignored.

Jump over to my website to download the full white paper.
https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1190814/173820110689011366/share

Or book a time for a Soul Strategy Call – a brief chat to see if career development support is for you.
https://tidycal.com/soulcompass/15-minute-meeting

Links in bio(insta)

30/03/2026

I recently had a fabulous chat with Odilia on her Midlife Awakening podcast about the realities women face in midlife.

🔑 What We Cover

-Why so many women experience burnout in midlife
-The difference between capacity vs capability (this is a big one)
-Late diagnosis of ADHD in women
-How perimenopause impacts your ability to function and work
-Why traditional career paths don’t work for women
-The pressure of being the first generation expected to “have it all”
-Why women blame themselves when they can’t keep up
-The importance of community and support in this season
-How to start rebuilding your life in a way that actually works for you

Listen in here:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2343819/episodes/18920716

29/03/2026

Leaving the ADF can be a huge decision, often one you might not have had much agency in if you are injured. And for most I have worked with it has been a wild ride!

I have spent 1000's of hours sitting with veterans as they consider things like:
👉Do I stay or do I go?
👉How do I make it on 'Civvy Street'?
👉This is not what I expected until I was older so what do I do now?
👉How do I re-build my professional identity at this age?
👉What jobs might I still be able to do?
👉Who am I without my all encompassing role with the ADF?
👉Who would employ me now that I am injured?
👉My mental health is in the toilet because of this, how do I pick myself back up?

Leaving the ADF is an all consuming path to walk, and none of this takes into account the administrative burden of getting medicals done, discharge paperwork and processes, and dealing with pensions and payments.

I have had the privilege of walking besides hundreds of veterans through this process, so know that if you are needing support through this: I see you.

This one is for you.

Career development support for Australian veterans exiting the ADF. Understand civilian work, translate Defence skills, and build a sustainable post-service career.

26/03/2026

Future-proof careers require human + tech skills. Midlife women: leverage your relational, leadership & life experience alongside digital know-how. Rather than fighting the incoming tide ride it like the pro that you are!

25/03/2026

Many women were taught to never say no to a job. What starts as survival advice often becomes a long-term career pattern – one that shapes pay, burnout, confidence, self-worth, and how women learn to advocate for themselves.

This article looks at where that message comes from, why it still holds power, and what it can cost over time – especially when endurance is mistaken for sustainability.

Women are taught to never say no to work. Explore how survival advice shapes careers, contributes to burnout, weak negotiation, and why discernment matters.

24/03/2026

Survey results are in and there were 5 key personas identified in the research. Here they are:

The Overloaded Carer
• She Balances career, household, children, parents
• She desperately wants relief from caregiving, family support, and help with time management to balance the many loads against her actual capacity

The Exhausted Professional
• She’s a seasoned pro - experienced, but facing burnout/workplace barriers and feels stuck between a rock and a hard place
• She needs identity restoration, meaningful work, health recovery, support, and flexibility

The Sole Trader on the Verge of Burnout
• This lady runs solo business, juggling multiple roles to try to buy herself the flexibility she needs or pursue her passions
• She needs to figure delegation, operational systems, revenue growth, and financial stability; all things she is probably trying to do alone and breaking under the strain

The Restarting Dreamer
• This woman is seeking career purpose or entrepreneurial growth, and this is likely to be something completely new and different from the past. She might also be returning to work after a career break
• She is looking for fulfilment, aligned work, societal/family support, and to leave a legacy

The Invisible Provider
• This woman is often an absolute workhorse. She provides financial and emotional support to everyone she cares about, often unnoticed
• She wants and needs financial independence, autonomy, recognition, and a sustainable workload

Jump over to my website to download the full white paper.
https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1190814/173820110689011366/share

Or book a time for a Soul Strategy Call – a brief chat to see if career development support is for you.
https://tidycal.com/soulcompass/15-minute-meeting
Links in bio(insta)

23/03/2026

Capacity matters, especially for women in midlife.

Why? Chances are they are doing a full time paid job and juggling a full time unpaid load and then some. There are few people who can do this successfully, and even fewer who can sustain it without ending up burnt-out, and hitting the wall.

This was a fabulous conversation with Dionne Payn (PhD) from the Financially Empowered Woman Podcast and founder of Women 4 Homes.

Hear the full ep here: https://financiallyempoweredwomen.podbean.com/e/why-the-career-system-fails-women-over-40/

19/03/2026

Service industries are growing fast - often feminised, often underpaid. Let’s find the roles that work for your life and values.