EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 47 MIN
Summer Replay -Your Zone of Genius: How to Rediscover Your Purpose & Thrive at Work in Midlife |Tessa Grint l EP49
from The Midlife Awakening with Odilia · host Odilia Judith
Are you experiencing burnout, Sunday Scaries, or questioning your career in midlife?In this inspiring episode of The Midlife Awakening, I sit down with career coach Tess Grint to explore how burnout can become the catalyst for discovering your true purpose.After spending 17 years in the corporate world, Tess realised her identity had become completely tied to her job. When burnout forced her to stop, she discovered something life-changing—your greatest career success comes from working within your Zone of Genius, where your strengths and passions naturally align.Together, we discuss how to reconnect with yourself, redefine success in midlife, and create a career that genuinely supports the life you want.In this episode we discuss: Why burnout isn't the end—it's often the beginning What the "Sunday Scaries" are really trying to tell you How to discover your personal Zone of Genius Why women often lose their identity through work and caregiving Navigating career changes during midlife Returning to work after maternity leave with confidence How to ask for flexibility at work (without guilt) Practical strategies for career progression and promotion The power of mindset, habits and small daily changes Why gratitude, intuition and even Feng Shui can support success How to overcome fear, self-doubt and limiting beliefs Creating a morning routine that builds confidence and momentum Key Takeaways✨ Burnout is often a wake-up call—not a failure.✨ Your career should evolve as you do.✨ Small daily changes create extraordinary long-term transformation.✨ Your Zone of Genius lies at the intersection of what you love and what you're naturally great at.✨ You don't always need to quit your job—you may simply need to redesign it.🌙 Mentioned in this Episode:Connect with Tessa Grint on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessa_grint/Find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-grint-nee-williamson-39650529/Learn more about her Promotion Pathway Program at https://lightmeup.club/Join her Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1460524095221835 💖 If you loved this episode:Subscribe to The Midlife Awakening on SubstackDon’t forget to follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need a reminder that it’s never too late to redefine success and start again.Send us Fan MailSupport the showRate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlifeFacebook Community : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1717887919057641/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribeTo submit your story to be featured on...
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Are you experiencing burnout, Sunday Scaries, or questioning your career in midlife? In this inspiring episode of The Midlife Awakening, I sit down with career coach Tess Grint to explore how burnout can become the catalyst for discovering your true purpose. After spending 17 years in the corporate world, Tess realised her identity had become completely tied to her job. When burnout forced her to stop, she discovered something life-changing—your greatest career success comes from working with...
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