How Career Coaching Can Truly Support Women Through Change

Change. It’s a word that can stir up excitement, uncertainty, possibility—and sometimes, fear. For many women, especially in midlife, change can feel like an overwhelming storm. Career shifts, menopause, redundancy, caring responsibilities, or simply a sense that “this isn’t working anymore” can all collide at once. It’s no wonder so many feel stuck or unsure of where to turn next. But here’s the truth: change can also be the catalyst for something deeply empowering. And that’s exactly where career coaching comes in.

Career Coaching is designed to lead us to our passions.

At Pause and Empower, I work with women who are navigating change. They’re not broken. They don’t need fixing. They just need space—space to think, reconnect with who they are, and map out what they want. Coaching offers that space and the support to take bold, beautiful steps forward.

You’re Not Alone in This

Research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) highlights that women in midlife are often managing a complex juggling act—professional pressure, menopause symptoms, family responsibilities, and societal expectations. Add in a changing workplace, and it’s no wonder confidence can take a hit.

The Women and Equalities Committee also reports that many women reduce their hours or even leave their jobs during menopause due to a lack of workplace support. And it’s not about capability—it’s about conditions. When we’re supported, we thrive.

Career coaching offers more than just advice. It’s a partnership that empowers women to make decisions with clarity and confidence—on their own terms.

What Career Coaching Really Offers

• A Safe Space to Be Heard Sometimes, what we need most is simply to be listened to—without judgment or expectations. Coaching creates a confidential, supportive space to say, “I don’t know what’s next,” and start figuring it out. Clients often arrive feeling overwhelmed. They leave with renewed clarity and a sense of direction.

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• Tools to Rebuild Confidence Imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and feeling “past it” are common themes. But they’re not truths—they’re stories we’ve been told or learned over time. Through coaching, we challenge those narratives and start replacing them with ones that empower them.

• Reconnecting with What Matters Many women come to coaching saying, “I’ve lost myself somewhere along the way.” Together, we work to identify values, strengths, and what truly lights them up. Whether it’s stepping into a leadership role, switching industries, or starting a business, coaching helps align actions with purpose.

  
  

• Mental and Emotional Resilience The Mental Health Foundation notes that women are statistically more likely to experience anxiety and burnout4. Coaching builds resilience—not by brushing struggles aside, but by facing them with compassion and strength. It’s about developing habits, routines, and mindsets that support well-being while navigating change.

• Taking Brave, Aligned Action Maybe it’s updating a CV after a long break, preparing for interviews, or planning a career pivot. A coach acts as both a sounding board and an accountability partner. Together, we move from dreaming to doing.

Real Change, Real Women

At Pause and Empower, I’ve supported women through a wide range of transitions. One client—who came to me after redundancy and had a confidence crash—described coaching as “the single best investment I’ve made in myself.” Within three months, she’d started a new role in a new sector and felt “more me than I’ve felt in years.”

Another client, deep in the fog of perimenopause, used her sessions to rebuild her self-belief and prioritise her well-being. She didn’t leave her job—she redefined her boundaries, reignited her confidence, and now mentors others going through similar experiences.

Change doesn’t always mean big leaps. Sometimes, it’s about small, powerful shifts that add up to transformation.

Is Coaching Right for You?

If you’re reading this and thinking, something needs to change, that’s your intuition speaking. Coaching isn’t just for executives or people at a crossroads. It’s for anyone who wants to feel more in control, more confident, and more connected to who they are and where they’re going.

You don’t need all the answers to start. You just need the willingness to explore them—and someone to walk beside you as you do.

At Pause and Empower, we offer a free, no-obligation introductory call. It’s your chance to see whether coaching is right for you, ask questions, and take that all-important first step.

Because you deserve to feel empowered—not overwhelmed—by change.

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