Are you having a Career Comedown?

Stef Sword-Williams is back on In Her Shoes, and this time she’s diving deep into the ideas behind her new book, Career Comedown. If you’ve ever felt like your career has stalled, shifted, or left you wondering whether to stick, twist, or tap out altogether, this conversation is going to feel like a much-needed exhale.Stef is the founder of F*ck Being Humble, the unapologetic movement helping people back themselves, celebrate their achievements and stop downplaying what they bring to the table. She’s a TEDx speaker, a globally in-demand coach and consultant, and the author of the bestselling Fck Being Humble*, where she reframed self-promotion as something empowering rather than cringeworthy. Her work has helped thousands of people feel braver about owning their story, asking for more, and being seen.In this episode, you’ll hear a different side of that journey: what happens after the big milestones, when the buzz quiets down and you’re left figuring out what “success” really means to you. Stef, who is genuinely one of the most uplifting and grounded people I’ve met, shares a refreshingly honest take on navigating the career comedown, rebuilding confidence, and making decisions that honour the season you’re in.This episode is sponsored by Treatwell, who treated Stef to a gorgeous blow-dry so she could step into the studio feeling like her best self. You can book your own treatment today and get that same “fresh chapter” energy before your next big moment.This season of In Her Shoes is brought to you in partnership with RISER. When we spoke to women about how they’d moved through the highs and lows of their careers, one thing came up again and again: network – visibility, connection and real relationships. RISER is the space built to help you do exactly that, at scale. Upload your 60-second video CV and let its responsible AI use context (not clichés) to understand who you are and connect you directly with hiring managers, so you can unlock the opportunities and financial gains you actually deserve.