It’s harder to stand still in life than to walk forward
It’s harder to stand still than to walk. Art galleries and museums are so tiring because of the standing, occasional walking, then more standing. Standing is not resting – when…
Author: Laura Walker
Laura is a recognised expert in careers, talent management and organisation effectiveness - specialising in career and organisational transitions.
Through coaching and consulting, she works with individuals and businesses who know they want to reinvent their future, but need help figuring out how.
She has a wealth of business experience, having held Director level positions in respected businesses across six different sectors – including Retail (John Lewis Partnership), Pharmaceuticals (GSK), Insurance (Aviva), Oil and Gas (Centrica), Defence (BAE Systems) and Luxury Goods (Burberry).
Laura holds a Masters in Coaching and Mentoring Practice, a first degree in Psychology, and has conducted award-winning careers transition research. She is an APECS accredited Coach and a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD.
Her book Dancing with fear and confidence: How to liberate yourself and your career in mid-life was published in November 2020 to excellent reviews.
She works globally, with current clients in the US, Europe and the Middle East.
She lives on the Kent Coast with Rob and has two grown-up children. She is an amateur photographer, a reluctant house renovator and a keen walker.
To pivot your life successfully, you need a stable core and a strong standing leg
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Lessons from the hermit crab!
The hermit crab is a powerful metaphor for reinventing your career in mid-life. It resonates strongly with a lot of people in this position. Over time, the hermit crab can…
Forced job loss in mid-life is one of the trickiest transitions to navigate
Transitions and job change are common in late career. Around half the workforce over 50 change jobs, particularly women. Transitions can be welcome or unwelcome, chosen or forced, a wrench…
Busting myths about older workers
Myths about older workers are common in society and very damaging. Here are some fascinating facts based on robust research and evidence. Myth: Some believe that older workers are more…
Coaching – what is it and what makes it successful?
In short, coaching is about you having the conversations you need to have with yourself, but can’t have alone. That’s how I experience it. By working with an unbiased, challenging supporter, you…
Like a new decade, big birthdays can be powerful catalysts for change
For me, turning twenty nine was a big panic moment. Of course, it wasn’t twenty nine itself that mattered, it was the anticipation of turning thirty. At that stage I…
Imposter syndrome – a huge issue for many, that you can overcome!
Imposter syndrome was identified in the 1970s and typically features an ‘inner voice’ saying things like: “I’m not qualified” “I’ve got to where I am now due to luck” “I…
