Dr. Ann Marie Peters: Identity, Confidence and the Return to Work

When did you last say "I'm just a stay-at-home mum"... or "just" anything at all? I'm joined by Dr. Ann Marie Peters, Executive Coach, Leadership Strategist, CEO of AMP Consulting and Author of We'll Be Right Back, a book for professional women returning to work after a career pause. Through her PhD research in Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Ann Marie listened to women in interviews and focus groups. What she heard went far beyond data. Identity loss. Grief. Isolation. A quiet slide in confidence that so few of us talk about. And something else too. Real joy when women were finally asked to tell the story of who they'd been and what they'd achieved 😊 Ann Marie knows this terrain personally. In 1995, expecting her first child, she negotiated a part-time, work-from-home role at HSBC, something almost unheard of at the time. Twelve years later, she stepped away completely for five years, then returned as an entrepreneur. Her message is simple and deeply moving. That experience is still in you. It hasn't gone anywhere. In this episode we explore: ➤ Why the word "just" is costing you, and how women quietly write off years of real experience ➤ The hidden skills of a career pause, from time management and mediation to running household finances and volunteering on boards ➤ The remembering process, and why looking back at who you were unlocks what comes next ➤ The feelings nobody talks about, including grief, isolation and identity loss, and the relief of realising you're not alone This episode is for you if you've stepped away from work, or simply feel that pull of "what's next?", and you're ready to see your own value clearly again. Connect with Dr. Ann Marie Peters Website: annmariepeters.com | LinkedIn: Ann Marie Peters | Instagram: @backwithamp | TikTok: @amp_is_back | Facebook: Ann Marie Peters Buy the book: www.annmariepeters.com/book Connect with Joanna Ingram Website: joannaingram.com | Instagram: @iamjo.ingram | LinkedIn: Joanna Ingram Messaging Impact Audit: Get a personalised review of your messaging using my six-pillar framework, plus a clear report with your scores, gaps, and the opportunities you're missing to attract higher-frequency clients. Book here: joannaingram.link/audit Want to be a guest on The Soulful Catalyst? If you're a coach, healer, or spiritual expert doing powerful work that transforms lives, and you'd love to share your story and methods with a global audience, I'd love to hear from you. 👉 Apply here: go.joannaingram.com/soulfulcatalyst