Applied. Cried. Survived.

Ever been blindsided by feedback that didn’t feel like guidance, it felt like punishment? In this episode, Sally shares the raw, very real story of the email that brought her to tears on a crowded train… and why it stayed with her for years ( cough  decades   cough) From being called “arrogant” in the most humiliating way to the slow erosion of self-trust that followed, Sally unpacks the differenc...

You know that gut-punch moment when the person who’s  meant  to have your back goes completely silent? Yeah. Me too. In this episode, I’m sharing the story of the job that looked incredible on paper and felt like slow-motion heartbreak in real life. It’s about realising your boss isn’t on your side, crying on your commute, and finding the courage to back yourself when no one else will. We’re unpac...

Welcome to  Applied. Cried. Survived.  The career podcast about work, burnout, and figuring it all out. Let’s set some expectations here… Think less  TED Talk  and more  talking about work with your best mate, glass of wine in hand.  🍷 In this first episode,  Sally Fletcher – The Career Coach , shares why she started the show, what the “messy middle” really means, and how she’s learning to find c...