What is Midlife Anyway? With Guest Kath Cheng

In this episode of Be Truly Heard, Anne Leatherland welcomes mentor Kath Cheng to reframe “midlife” as “midway”, a fresh chapter rather than a decline. They discuss why periods of uncertainty can be fertile ground for growth, how upbringing and beliefs can mute women’s voices, and practical ways to rebuild clarity and confidence. Expect a grounded, non-woo-woo chat about embracing the journey, taking sensible risks, and speaking up with purpose.Key TakeawaysReframe midlife as midway: a forward-looking stage with choices, not a static label or crisis.Triggers (job changes, shifting family dynamics, redundancy) can create space to reassess values and direction.Confidence grows by doing: imperfect action beats waiting to feel “ready.”Take calculated risks: scary and exciting, not reckless.Best Moments“I’m not there to give them the answers.”“It’s the journey that you’re on.”“Get curious about what lights you up.”“Scary but reasonable… scary but exciting.”About the guestKath Cheng mentors women who are new to personal growth and ready to design their next chapter with clarity and confidence. She reframes midlife as Midway, a choice point that opens fresh purpose and possibility. Her work blends practical guidance with steady support so clients make real progress without perfection.Kath created the Her Midway Activation Code, a short audio series that helps women reignite curiosity, decisiveness and courage. She is preparing a twelve-month mentorship experience for women seeking meaningful, lasting transformation. About the hostWith over 28 years’ voice-teaching experience, Anne Leatherland helps clients progress quickly and achieve goals with confidence. Bridging science, education and the performing arts, she is a science graduate, qualified teacher and singing teacher with advanced training in voice practice, vocal habilitation and life coaching. As the only Vocal Process Associate Trainer, Anne mentors and trains other voice teachers. Her holistic, collaborative approach nurtures every aspect of the voice alongside personal growth.Find out more: ​​https://anneleatherland.co.uk/Resources mentionedHer Midway Activation Code, a free mini audio series by Kath: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/ocYPz28lFVbJNwRaS9D6Her Midway Mentorship Experience, twelve twelve-month programme waitlist https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/cdZuZ5sb5gWUzvEuSBRd?ltclid=Be Truly Heard, Anne’s coaching for speaking with confidence and impactsubscribepage.io/zZFj3GWeekly Top Tips To find out more, contact Anne hereBook a Discovery Call hereAnd reach out on Social Media:LinkedInFacebookInstagram