More In Midlife with Meghan McCaffery

You want to change careers but there's something in your life preventing it from happening right now. I get this! It would be nice if we could all just leave our jobs and start a new one that we love tomorrow. There are practical things to consider in your timeline for changing careers. So what can you do now while you're waiting for that time to happen. This isn't about waiting for the "perfect t...

Have you ever thought about purchasing an online course? You may have already, there's one for just about anything out there. I personally am a big fan and have purchased several. In this episode I point out some of the pros and cons of online courses. I'll also point out a few of the differences of what a course will do for you versus having a private coach.  My own course, The Career Reset, will...

I've compared your relationship to your career with personal relationships in past episodes. In this one we cover one question people going through divorce often face...Should you stay married for the kids? So in this brief but meaningful episode I show you how this type of thinking can also come up when you're thinking about changing careers or leaving a job. Answering this one question can make...

This episode is kind of a mixed bag of a few things that I needed to vent about. Really, it's purpose is to bring them to your attention (they may be already) and to help you gain some perspective or even to just show you that it's okay to complain sometimes. We are human, with opinions and feelings, and it's healthy to vent. I think sometimes we see such bigger problems in the world that we don't...

In this week's episode of Your Career Your Life, I will be walking you through 4 questions to help you see how your past could be shaping your current relationship with work. This isn't a quest to find excuses or blame your current career on your past, it's more about uncovering some hidden connections you may not realize are there. My hope is that you can use this information to let go of some me...

I'll be the first person to tell you that you don't NEED a coach. I will also tell you that hiring a coach is the BEST thing I did to change my life. In this episode I will break down some of the key ways that hiring a coach will help you make the changes you may keep failing to make on your own. It's about you making a commitment to work on whatever goals you're setting out to accomplish. You wil...

In the spirit of today, I'm sharing a personal "ghost story" with you. You may wonder how that can relate to careers, well it does. Have you ever had something that happened to you that seems like it had to have been more than a coincidence? Listen to how I got my last nursing job and why it seemed too good to be true. Come join my new Facebook group, Changing Careers with Confidence. My goal is t...

Have you left your career but still get asked if you'll go back? I left my career as a registered nurse at the end of 2020. I still get asked this question and my answer is no, I'm not going back. In this episode I open up about what I liked and didn't like about nursing and why I've chosen to not go back. Even if you're not a nurse or even in healthcare, you may have similar feelings about your c...

Have you ever felt like you were working for someone else's dreams? You feel like you're the one doing all the work but not seeing the rewards. When you're feeling this way it's very likely there's a lot more to it than meets the eye. So it's time to get real with yourself and figure out what's going on and how to fix it. How can you make it so that you are working for your own dreams? Listen to t...

This may be hard for some of you to accept, but it's true. You are replaceable at work. I don't want to see you stay stuck in a career you don't love, putting off dreams for another day, because of a false sense of loyalty. So how do you remind yourself of this when you're thinking about leaving? Listen in to my story so you can leave this excuse behind for good. Interested in what career change c...

Let's start off October, the month of all things spooky, with a talk about uniforms. Wait that doesn't sound spooky! Well, maybe that uniform is more of a costume to you? We'll talk about the various uniforms you may wear throughout your life and how they may make you feel.  If you've ever had a job that entailed wearing a uniform, you may not even realize how this can impact how you feel on and o...

Ah yes, the everlasting pursuit of happiness! Society wants us to chase happiness. Buy this product and your life will be better. Take this pill to feel better or happier. Lose weight, buy the house, buy the car, change jobs, get a promotion and you'll finally be happy. You get the point. In this episode I want you to consider why this is a never-ending cycle if you keep at it. Instead, we must fi...

In a  previous episode I talked about how your career can have a "relationship status." These were divorce, flirting, you need therapy, and happily married. In this episode I dive into the final career relationship status. Some may consider this the worst one and others may see it as a blessing in disguise. Listen in to see if you've ever been in this one before or maybe you're in it now. You'll g...

Last week we talked about the most common thing stopping you from changing careers. That was indecision. This is a very close second to that one and it could almost be a tie. Indecision and this other thing pretty much go hand in hand. So what causes this? What are some ways it may show up for you? Also, how do we handle it? In this episode, I will discuss all of this plus talk about my newest fre...

This is something I see in everyone that comes to me for help with their career change. It's not IF they want a new career, they know they do. In fact, this one thing can often stop them from making the change or at least delay it sometimes by years. Don't let this be the thing that stops you. Listen in to find out what it is and how you can work through it and come out on the other side of it wit...

Stuck! I know you've all felt this way at some point in your life. It comes in various shapes and sizes, but this one thing is the best way to get unstuck. It seems very simple in theory but many times harder to actually do. Let's talk about it. If you're feeling stuck in your career, then this is the perfect time for a consult. Get a complimentary one here: Schedule Here Have you taken my quiz ye...

In this episode I am sharing another main component of my coaching program. This is done with every client and is essential for getting clear on what they want next. Listen in, do these steps on your own, and then see if you've gained more clarity. I want you to do this even if you currently love your job or think you know the exact career you want next. If you want to understand your findings bet...

What are some signs you may be ready for a new career? Sometimes you may not even realize what is missing or that these "behaviors" mean that you are in need of a change. In this episode I'll walk you through a handful of these signs and what they mean so you can see if this could be you. Curious about what I offer? Head to my website here: Coaching With Meghan Let's talk so that you can figure ou...

This is actually one of my favorite episodes so far! Find out why it's so important to figure out what brings joy in your life, even during times that are exceptionally challenging. I share my story of how I figured out what my own business would be as I was getting ready to leave my nursing career.  If you feel lost or just don't know what you want to do next, you will gain insight and ideas on h...

Different career transitions need different levels of support. The support you need can depend on different situations such as needing to go back to school, not knowing what you want to do next, or even starting your own business. So how do you know which direction to go when you're ready for a career change? Listen to this episode for some real life examples and the support each needed. Have you...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to start a new career? Do you want out of your current career but have no idea what you would do next? Good news! There are some easy ways to get this ball rolling. In this episode we will talk about 3 free and easy ways to find your next career. They may seem obvious once you hear them, but in my experience, most people haven't even tried them. Will yo...

Have you ever thought about how you wound up where you are today? For many of us, we've just gone through life doing what we heard we were supposed to do. You may even be in a career based off of what someone else thought you should do. In this episode I will show you how this has played out in my life giving you an opportunity to consider if this is the case for you. The good news is that once yo...

Have you wanted to change jobs or careers but keep talking yourself out of it? Or maybe your bff at work keeps reminding you of all the things you'll "lose" if you leave. Either way, listen to this episode to hear the 10 most common reasons I hear for people hesitating starting a new career.  Not only will you hear what these 10 things are, you'll also learn why they should not hold you back. Are...

Has a recent change in your life left you feeling more unfulfilled and dissatisfied with your job or career? You may not even know what's caused the sudden change. In this episode I'm going to give you some examples of changes in life that can affect the way you feel about your job.  It's important to recognize these changes and remember that you have a choice in how you react to them. There is a...

Have you ever thought about your career like a relationship? Listen in to see the 4 different relationship statuses you could be in with your career. You'll find out what makes it a relationship, what each one looks like, and what you can do about it. Also listen in as I talk about the "grass is always greener" misconception and how to not let this lead you to a career or job change you don't real...