228: Midlife Transitions: How Women Leaders Create What’s Next with Jennifer Stanley

Who am I now? There is a moment many women reach somewhere in the middle of life when this question rises to the surface and won’t go away.This question is often sparked by a role that has shifted or a relationship that has changed. Whatever the trigger, this is not a midlife crisis; it’s an invitation.I’m joined by midlife transition coach Jennifer Stanley to talk about how to turn life’s “what now?” moments from crises into powerful invitations for growth. We’re going deep on why leaders who embrace this question step into richer, more meaningful chapters, not just for themselves, but for everyone counting on them. Jennifer Stanley is a midlife transition coach for women and an Enneagram educator and coach. She specializes in helping women navigate midlife transitions with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. Jennifer guides women in rediscovering who they are, what matters most, and how they want to live the second half of life.You’ll discover how self-awareness, agency, and community can completely transform your path as a leader and as a person. By the end of this episode, you’ll have new language, practical steps, and fresh hope for both leading yourself and supporting others through life’s transitions.Leadership Lesson Highlights(00:00) Midlife Clarity for Women Leaders: “Who am I now?” is the leadership question that changes everything(04:07) What your tiredness is telling you(05:04) The power of the pause and taking an intermission before you design Act 2(06:27) How using the Enneagram helps define you as the main character in your story(09:56) How the Enneagram can show you potential roadblocks and blind spots(15:58) The unique wisdom and power of midlife women(17:17) Why it’s OK to outgrow some of the people and relationships in Act 1(22:43) How can organizations and leaders support midlife women?Learn More and Connect with Jennifer Stanleyhttps://livingwellbyjen.com/About Andrea ButcherAndrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her experiences—serving as CEO, leading at an executive level, and working in and leading global teams—make her uniquely qualified to support leadership and business success. She hosts the popular leadership podcast, Being [at Work] with a global audience of over 600,000 listeners and is the author of The Power in the Pivot (Red Thread Publishing 2022) and HR Kit for Dummies (Wiley 2023).Connect with Andreahttps://www.abundantempowerment.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaderdevelopmentcoach/Abundant Empowerment Upcoming Eventshttps://www.abundantempowerment.com/eventsSubscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-at-work/id1468460670Subscribe to the podcast on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4xU1c5ncX5Vuukohwhps34