#43 | Did I Just Mess Up My Career? The Leadership & Influence Lessons Sonia Allen Learned the Hard Way.

Careers don’t follow straight lines. They zig, they stall, they fall over… and sometimes they completely reinvent themselves.In Part 2 of my conversation with the brilliant Sonia Allen, we dig into the transferable skills that future-proof your career, how to bounce back from big professional knockbacks, and why sometimes the scenic route turns out to be the smartest one.From walking away from costly business decisions, to rebuilding after failed ventures, to redefining success around purpose, people and wellbeing - this is a powerful, honest conversation about what really keeps you moving forward when things don’t go to plan.If you’ve ever thought:“Did I just mess up my career?” Then this episode is for you.New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.