Career Leap

New Idea: How can I change careers later in life?

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Thanks to the team at New Idea, Michelle suggests ways you can change careers later in life and the skills required to land a new job. After working in a bank for 40 years, in 2020, Joanne Alderton decided she needed a change. “But I thought at my age, I can’t get a job anywhere […]

Q Magazine: It’s time to quit

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Thanks to Q Magazine, here are Michelle’s insights on when it’s time to quit your job and how to do it gracefully. Working is a part of life and offers benefits beyond the regular paycheck. Research shows the positive impacts on people’s health and well-being and can provide an increased sense of purpose and accomplishment […]

Brytfmonline: Not sure if it’s time to look for another job? Answer These Six Questions – Human Resources

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Thank you to Andrea Hargraves and Brytfmonline for the opportunity for Michelle to share her insights on when the time is right to look for another job.  Professionals considering a career change this year are advised to discuss with their manager potential role changes before jumping ship, Financial Review reports. Leah Lambert, career coach and […]

AFR: How do you know when it’s time to quit your job?

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Thanks to Euan Black, the Work and Careers Reporter for The Australian Financial Review, Michelle was delighted to share her insights on when the time is right to quit your job.  Professionals considering changing jobs in 2023 are being advised to discuss with their boss potential changes to their current role before jumping ship. Continue […]

psnews.com.au: Find the sweet spot in your job search

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Thanks to psnews.com.au, in this article Michelle explains when changing careers, a wide selection of choices can lead to procrastination, indecision and inertia. For some, career decisions are simple. For others, not so much, particularly when they know they don’t enjoy their current career, but don’t know what to do next. It’s even more complicated if […]

She Defined: 8 ways to supercharge your career

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Thank you to She Defined for inviting Michelle to contribute her ideas about how you can supercharge your career. In this article, Michelle outlines eight ways you can do that.  The year is unfolding amidst much uncertainty and mixed expectations, and you may be wondering if now is a good time to make a career […]

Finding the sweet spot

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For some, career decisions are simple. For others, not so much, particularly when they know they don’t enjoy their current career but don’t know what to do next. It’s even more complicated if it feels like many options could be pursued. Barry Schwartz explained in his TED talk, ‘The Paradox of Choice’ that having too many […]

Body & Soul: 6 steps to reinvent your career in 2022

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Is it time for a career change? Thanks to Body & Soul and news.com.au, Michelle explains her six steps in how to reinvent your career in 2022. Workplace expert Michelle Gibbings sets out the six steps you need to undertake if you feel stunted or unmotivated in your current career. The current employment market has turned a […]