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In this second episode in our 4-part Handling Curveballs mini-series, we explore what happens when the career path we had carefully planned suddenly takes an unexpected turn. Whether it's a job loss, a difficult decision to walk away or a change that leaves us questioning what's next, career curveballs can knock our confidence, challenge our identity and leave us wondering where on earth to start again.

We're delighted to be joined by the brilliant Claire Bannister, aka The Unstoppable Growth Coach, who shares her own experience of walking away from what she thought was her dream job as Managing Director of House of Colour. Claire talks openly about the fear, uncertainty and self-doubt that followed, and how that difficult decision ultimately led her to discover an even greater sense of purpose coaching female founders to grow their businesses and thrive.

We explore how to navigate that uncomfortable space between what was and what's next, challenge the stories we tell ourselves when things don't go to plan and recognise that setbacks aren't necessarily failures. Claire shares some brilliant practical advice on separating our identity from our work, reconnecting with the skills and strengths we already have and finding the courage to take the next step, even when we can't see the whole path ahead. Because sometimes the career curveball we never wanted turns out to be the opportunity we never knew we needed!

You can connect with Claire via linkedin