Joy At Work

The Midlife Job Hunt: Finding Your North Star at 48

Searching for a new role is rarely joyful. Add children, mortgages, relocation, and a 25-year career in one industry… and suddenly midlife stuckness feels very real. When Dom Salomoni found himself job hunting for the first time in decades at 48, he didn’t spiral into panic-mode hustle. Instead, he designed a six-month runway. He invested in mindfulness. He redefined success for this stage of life. And he built what he calls his North Star — a clear, non-negotiable definition of what work needed to give him now. This conversation explores what midlife professionals rarely say out loud: The fear. The ego wobble. The identity shift. The quiet recalibration. Lucia Knight unpacks the emotional and practical strategies that helped Dom stay steady — and why midlife job search isn’t just about getting hired. It’s about designing work that matters. WHAT THIS EXPLORES 1. Why midlife job search feels different (and heavier) than early-career moves 2. How a defined runway reduces panic and protects your thinking 3. The power of mindfulness over frantic productivity 4. Creating a North Star that reflects who you are now — not who you were at 38 Structuring your days so rejection doesn’t define your worth Midlife job search often arrives quietly — through redundancy, relocation, or simply the realization that your work no longer fits. If this conversation resonates, share it with someone navigating their own stuckness. You never know who might need a steadier way forward. And if you're ready to design work that truly fits this season of your life, you can learn more about working with me here: https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/work-with-mehttps://www.midlifeunstuck.com/work-with-me [https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/work-with-me]

I'm 43 and Still Don't Know What I Want to Be When I Grow Up

Ever find yourself thinking, “I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up”? You’re not alone — and more importantly, you’re not behind. In this episode, I respond to a heartfelt question from a 43-year-old marketing director who's feeling stuck and unsure about their future. We unravel the pressure-packed question we've all heard since childhood — “What do you want to be when you grow up?” — and offer two far more useful ones instead. You’ll hear: 1. Why we’re still haunted by career expectations that began at age five 2. A mindset shift that turns work from obligation to opportunity 3. Two powerful questions that can reframe your midlife work life 4. How to connect your superpowers with real-world problems that matter 5. A peek inside how we tackle this inside the Fierce Emporium programme If your brain has been circling the same old questions for years, this is the episode to help you stop the spiral — and start designing something better. 🎥 Watch the video – Do I just need a new job or a new strategy? 👉 https://youtu.be/FMsqFF5rcwcWatch now [https://youtu.be/FMsqFF5rcwc] 📥 Free download – Five Questions to Ask When You’re Feeling Career Stuck 👉 https://midlifeunstuck.activehosted.com/f/11Download here [https://midlifeunstuck.activehosted.com/f/11] 💬 Join the conversation – You’re not too old, and it’s not too late. 👉 https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/new-blog-1/2020/5/7/youre-not-too-old-and-its-not-too-late-an-invitation-to-join-the-midlife-unstuck-communityMidlife Unstuck Community Invitation [https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/new-blog-1/2020/5/7/youre-not-too-old-and-its-not-too-late-an-invitation-to-join-the-midlife-unstuck-community] If this episode sparks something, please share it with someone who's quietly wondering the same thing.

Use Your Superpowers Daily: 20% More Happiness at Work

Have you ever had that gut-feeling that something’s off at work? You’re good at your job, but it just doesn’t feel good enough? In this episode, I share the one powerful concept that’s helped hundreds of my clients feel more alive, energised, and fulfilled in their careers—superpowers. Not the comic-book kind, but those unique things you do so effortlessly and joyfully that time disappears. Together, we’ll explore: 1. What superpowers actually are (and how to spot yours) 2. Three ways to uncover your own hidden brilliance 3. Simple, real-life tweaks to build joy into your workday 4. Why using your superpowers more often leads to promotions, pay rises, and feeling less drained at home And yes, there’s a free tool to help you begin. 📥 Download the Superpower Starter Worksheet 👉 https://midlifeunstuck.activehosted.com/f/17https://midlifeunstuck.activehosted.com/f/17 [https://midlifeunstuck.activehosted.com/f/17] Let’s design a workday (and a work life) that actually feels like you.

Baby Boss: When Your New Manager Is Young Enough to Be Your Kid

When your new boss is 20 years younger than you (and possibly owns trainers your teenager wants), the emotional whiplash is real. In this episode, I respond to a listener who's just landed under the leadership of someone they could have taught to drive. I share seven very practical, very real strategies for navigating this shift—without bitterness, without sarcasm, and with all the self-possession you've built up over decades. This isn't about sucking up or staying silent. It's about dignity, relevance, and choosing to lead in a new way. Whether you're simmering with frustration or simply unsure how to proceed, this one's for you. You’re not too old, and it’s not too late. Join the Midlife Unstuck Community → https://midlifeunstuck.activehosted.com/f/3https://midlifeunstuck.activehosted.com/f/3 [https://midlifeunstuck.activehosted.com/f/3] 🔗 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 1. 7 Dignified Strategies for Working with a Baby Boss [https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/new-blog-1/babyboss] 2. Case Study Series on Midlife Career Redesign [https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/blog]

3 Lessons on Work-Life Flow: Former Client Chris on Designing Work That Gives You Tingles

What if the goal isn’t balance… but flow? Five years ago, Chris joined the pilot of Lucia Knight’s work-life redesign programme. He wasn’t in crisis. He wasn’t burned out beyond repair. But something felt off. And instead of ignoring that stuckness, he chose to investigate it. Today, he shares the three insights he never wants to forget about his future work life. They’re simple. They’re powerful. And they’re the kind of truths that change how you design everything — from your diary to your relationships to the way you define success. This is a conversation about experimentation, clarity, appreciation, and that unmistakable full-body “tingle” you feel when work finally fits. WHAT YOU’LL SIT WITH 1. The difference between chasing balance and creating work-life flow 2. Why “everything is an experiment” removes the fear of getting it wrong 3. The kind of appreciation that makes work deeply satisfying 4. What it feels like when work aligns with your Superpowers 5. How small experiments can quietly dismantle stuckness If this conversation resonates with someone who’s quietly questioning their version of success — someone who’s successful on paper but sensing a deeper misalignment — consider sharing it with them. And if you’re ready to design work that matters, you can explore the ways to work with Lucia here: https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/work-with-mehttps://www.midlifeunstuck.com/work-with-me [https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/work-with-me] Learn more about Chris's work here: www.brightrisephotography.co.uk [www.brightrisephotography.co.uk]