Clarity on Your Next Move: How to Discover What Really Matters & Build Your Career Around It
Thu Feb 05 2026
In this episode of the Work it Like a Mum Podcast, we’re sharing the first session from Smash 26, our two-day virtual event designed to help women start the year with confidence, clarity and momentum in their careers.
The session is hosted by Kim Holland, career transition expert, who works with women navigating career pivots, identity shifts and changing priorities, particularly after becoming parents.
Kim opens Smash 26 by tackling one of the biggest questions women tell us they’re struggling with:
“I know something needs to change in my career…but what?”
What we cover:
- Why career dissatisfaction is often clearer than career direction
- How to identify what you’re moving away from vs what you’re moving towards
- Understanding your professional DNA: who you are, what you need, and what you offer
- Why values and motivators shift over time, and why that’s not failure
- A practical exercise to reflect on your career so far and spot patterns that matter
Key takeaways:
⭐Clarity comes before confidence, not the other way around
⭐Your next move doesn’t need to be perfect, just intentional
⭐Knowing what motivates you now saves time, energy and misaligned applications
⭐Career change isn’t about starting again, it’s about building on what you already have
Why listen:
If you’re feeling successful on paper but restless underneath…
If you know you don’t want to go backwards, but aren’t sure what forward looks like…
If you’re craving change, flexibility or meaning, without blowing everything up…
This episode will help you pause, reflect and get clearer on what you actually want next.
Show Links:
Connect with our host Elizabeth Willetts here
Connect with Kim on LinkedIn here
Visit Kim’s website here
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In this episode of the Work it Like a Mum Podcast, we’re sharing the first session from Smash 26, our two-day virtual event designed to help women start the year with confidence, clarity and momentum in their careers. The session is hosted by Kim Holland, career transition expert, who works with women navigating career pivots, identity shifts and changing priorities, particularly after becoming parents. Kim opens Smash 26 by tackling one of the biggest questions women tell us they’re struggling with: “I know something needs to change in my career…but what?” What we cover: - Why career dissatisfaction is often clearer than career direction - How to identify what you’re moving away from vs what you’re moving towards - Understanding your professional DNA: who you are, what you need, and what you offer - Why values and motivators shift over time, and why that’s not failure - A practical exercise to reflect on your career so far and spot patterns that matter Key takeaways: ⭐Clarity comes before confidence, not the other way around ⭐Your next move doesn’t need to be perfect, just intentional ⭐Knowing what motivates you now saves time, energy and misaligned applications ⭐Career change isn’t about starting again, it’s about building on what you already have Why listen: If you’re feeling successful on paper but restless underneath… If you know you don’t want to go backwards, but aren’t sure what forward looks like… If you’re craving change, flexibility or meaning, without blowing everything up… This episode will help you pause, reflect and get clearer on what you actually want next. Show Links: Connect with our host Elizabeth Willetts here Connect with Kim on LinkedIn here Visit Kim’s website here Boost your career with Investing in Women's Career Coaching! Get expert CV, interview, and LinkedIn guidance tailored for all career stages. Navigate transitions, discover strengths, and reach goals with our personalised approach. Book now for your dream job! Use 'workitlikeamum' for a 10% discount. Support the show Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an episode! Follow us on Instagram. Join over 1 million customers and counting who are saving money on their household bills with Utility Warehouse. Discover how much you can save here. And here's your invite to our supportive and empowering Facebook Group, Work It Like a Mum - a supportive and safe networking community for professional working mothers. Our community is full of like-minded female professionals willing to offer support, advice or a friendly ear. See you there!