More In Midlife with Meghan McCaffery

It's common to break down the development of your career into 5 stages. However, it's not as cut and dry as it may seem. (I mean...what is, right?) Knowing what stage you're in is important in order to know what can be expected and what you can do while you're in that stage for the best results. In this episode we'll explore these 5 stages, tips for each, but also some signs to look for that may m...

I know you've heard this before, "Comparison is the thief of joy." Well, it's true. Listen in to this episode to see how I have found myself in this place even almost 4 years into having my own business. The result never leaves me feeling good. So what do you do about it? You'll find out by tuning in! Here's the link to my blog post I mention in this episode: The One Thing Stopping You From Changi...

After some big life changes, I took a step back from my business and realized I wanted to change everything. Listen in to this episode for an update on what those changes are and what led me to them. Maybe you're going through some changes too and are feeling pulled to wanting to shake some things up. I think this could be the perfect time to go for it! You're not alone. Check out my new offers fo...

It's always good to take a break and refresh your creativity, your passion. My summer break from podcasting was part intentional and part unintentional. Listen in to hear a breif update on where I've been, what I've been up to, and a major life event. My hope is that by sharing my personal story from recent events, someone listening will feel less alone and will know it's all going to be okay. Car...

In this final episode of Season 1, I will uncover what is in a "consult." A consult is one thing that I require everyone to have before we start coaching. They are complimentary, and give both me and the potential client a chance to see if we are a good fit for eachother. Also, since this is the end of season 1, I'll let you know what's in store for Season 2 and when to expect it to start.  Rememb...

I'm sure you know the signs of a toxic job. However, it can be hard to notice when you're in the thick of it and even more so before you even take the job. How can you know it's toxic before you even start? In this episode we'll talk about some red flags to look out for in a job and some red flags that are showing up in your life that could all say...it's time to move on. Make sure to leave a 5 st...

When you're ready for a new career or a new job, you will most likely be staying in that job you don't love anymore. This can spill over into your weekends and make it so that you don't even enjoy those. Not anymore! It's time to take control of your life and manage it so that you can enjoy it even while you're searching for a new career or job. Listen for some practical tips that will get some ba...

When it comes to your career, you probably think of things like resumes, interviews, salaries, promotions, etc. In this episode I want to ask you if you've ever thought about managing your career. What does this even mean? Many of you are just letting it all happen to you instead of for you. Listen to this quick episode to get a new perspective on your career journey. Are you ready for a new caree...

Have you ever left a job because you were unhappy and found yourself in a new job and quickly found yourself feeling the same way? At first it all seemed better, you felt free and then the dread returned? This is a common side effect of job hopping. You simply left and found yourself in the same job at a different company. It brings temporary relief. Listen to this episode to hear what needs to ha...

I often find myself binging a show on Netflix and thinking, "that job looks like so much fun!" Which job you ask? Not working for Netflix (but maybe?), but one of the jobs or the job of the main group of characters. After my latest binge on Ugly Betty and Royal Pains, it had me thinking if this could actually help people who are looking for a new career, but have no idea of what they want to do ne...

Your life is more than your career. One of the reasons this podcast is titled Your Career Your Life is that, well, both matter. Just like the tagline says. So in this episode we will talk about one of my favorite life topics...travel! I know I'm not alone here. Not only will we talk about travel but even more about why it's important to know what you want out of life, what you want your future to...

Have you ever considered a career change? It's likely you have. What were your reasons? In this episode we'll talk about the 3 main reasons people change careers. Make sure to listen closely to reason #3. It's where most of my clients find themselves when they come to me.  Are you interested in making a career change? Maybe it's just a job change or you want a promotion. Either way, career coachin...

Supporting women in business is a lot easier than you think. If you know anyone with a small business, it's likely they rely heavily on social media to do their marketing.  In this episode we'll go over a few simple ways you can help your friends, family, or even complete strangers succeed without costing you anything. Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Not sure what that busi...

When you think about not liking your job or career you may first think about the stress it causes you or the dread of going into work every day. Have you ever considered how not liking your career could be hurting your bottom line (your paycheck)? In this episode we'll discuss not only the ways not liking your career shows up mentally and physically but how it also shows up in your bank account, y...

If you've ever thought about changing careers, it's likely you've experienced many different fears. Some of the most common fears are you think you're too old, you think you'll fail, and you don't have enough experience. Another fear that can come up is the fear of change, of you changing. In this episode we'll talk about why this happens and the things you can do to not only survive this but come...

I am on a mission to help women make the changes they need to get the life they want. Listen in to why this is so important to me and how it impacts you. Learn how your career and your life go hand in hand in how you view your quality of life, both positively and negatively.  Here are the 2 ways you can work with me to get the changes you want! Private Coaching: https://coachingwithmeghan.com/work...

If you've ever wanted a career change it's likely you've said the phrase, "I want to change careers but...", at some point. In this episode I'll go over some of the most common reasons I hear and some things you can do to get past them. Ultimately, you have to ask yourself if that reason (or excuse) is worth staying in a career that is literally sucking the life out of you.  Ready to change career...

If you've ever thought about making a career change, it's very likely you've also worried about what your family, friends, or co-workers will say when you tell them. In this episode we'll uncover what's really going on here. There are 2 things to consider when you're trying to get past this fear. You will also leave with an exercise you can try to clear up any of these thoughts floating around in...

The title of this podcast, this question, was pivotal in my career change. Once I heard someone say this, I knew it was the perfect indicator for knowing when I was ready to go all in on my next career. Which happened to be going all in on my coaching business. In this episode you will learn why this matters and how, when you find THE thing, your procrastinating will stop (well, mostly). Also lear...

New year new you, right? An astounding number of people have quit their New Year's goals or resolutions by now. Are you one of them? Today I'm giving you the pep talk you need to keep going so you can accomplish what you've set out to do in 2024. On the flip side, let's also talk about how it's okay to change your mind and walk away guilt free. Let's just make sure it's for the right reasons. I wa...

You may have an overwhelming sense of feeling lost. You may call it being stuck. It could even just feel like boredom with your life. In this episode we'll talk about how career change can often be the think you need to fix this. If you are feeling like you want more, and don't know what, it's time to listen to your intuition and figure out what's next. The Career Reset is my new course that is th...

Have you ever considered making a vision board? I've been doing one for about the past 6 years and can say that it has helped me reach my goals. However, vision boards aren't just a set it and forget it type of thing. It's only one step that you can add to your goal setting routine. As we enter a new year, many of you may be considering creating a vision board for the first time and many of you ma...

Do you keep a journal? It's a new year and no doubt you've got some new goals or resolutions to go with it. This month I'll be letting you in on some of the things I've integreted into my daily routines to help with my goals. This week's episode is all about journaling. I'm going to disclose my personal thoughts on keeping a journal and how it has been transformational in my life, including my car...

Not only is work life balance a myth, it's been used so much it's completely lost any meaning. If you keep chasing it you're bound to burnout or just feel like a failure. In this episode I'll explain why work life balance isn't what you should be after. You will be able to reframe it in a way that makes sense and in a way that works for you. This brief episode is perfect for heading into the new y...

Around this time of year we always think about what we're going to do next year. We hear talk about resolutions and goals. A new year definitely brings a certain energy to it. However, we often forget to stop and take a look back at the past year. What have you accomplished? What were the set backs or even failures? In this episode I'll let you take a glimpse into my reflections on 2023 for my bus...