Do you find yourself exhausted trying to balance your life and work? Whether you’re overloaded at work, have a side-hustle or passion project, travel a lot, are dealing with a disastrous project or you’ve got new responsibilities (hello new puppy or baby!) or anything else – I’ve got your back. In this week’s episode of Not Your Forever Job I’m sharing 5 key tools to help you get work-life balance. These are simple & easy tools that have the power to completely TRANSFORM your life. I...

Feeling unhappy at work can be a struggle. You need to show up and put in effort, when you don’t even want to be there. But what can you do about it? Work is meant to be rubbish…right? So if you’re feeling unhappy at work or have more bad days than good, this episode is for you. I’m sharing the 3 essential questions you NEED to ask yourself. These 3 essential questions will help you get clear on WHY you’re unhappy, WHAT you truly want and WHAT you can do about it. If you’re fed up of being...

Do you have a difficult or toxic boss at work who drags you down? Or even a challenging person who makes you feel low? Whether you’re frustrated they fail to support you, pile on the workload, criticise you for not achieving when they’re part of the problem, or any other frustrating habit then it can be a struggle. Bosses can make or break a job. You can go from being excited, to walking out of a meeting feeling like your soul’s been crushed. There’s no easy way to handle a situation like...

Want to progress in your career but feel stuck? You may fear…not achieving success ….wasting time or running out of time to progress. Or you might worry about being overlooked and not getting more responsibilities. These are all very normal fears and if you’re a driven person (I’m guessing you are if you’re reading this!) then you’ll also take pride in your work. You want to progress forward and create a career on your terms, both financially and fulfilment wise. If you have any of these...

Mastering your mindset is key for staying happy, healthy and thriving, not just in your career but your life as a whole. Work can be busy and you can end up getting run down, especially if you work in a high pressured environment or you’re unhappy in your job.  If you’re wanting to perform your best and excel in your job whilst keeping balance then learning tools and techniques to master your mind is key. What a lot of “successful” people have in common, and when I say successful I mean in...

Thinking about changing industries or jobs in your STEM career but unsure how to go about it? Or do you feel you’ve applied for hundreds of jobs and are getting nowhere? If you’re feeling any of this my chat with chemical engineer Yasmin Ali will help. A couple of years ago Yasmin left her job working at a large energy company to find a new career path, despite having no job to go to. Nine months later and after many job applications, Yasmin found her ideal role working in government energy...

Are you wanting to thrive in your career but find yourself worrying you're not good enough or feeling like an imposter? If so, you're not alone! On this week's episode of Not Your Forever Job I get to the raw centre of why you need to be growing confidence through challenges and how you can do this. You'll learn: - The major misconception about fear that many people don't realise - How you can use challenges to build your confidence (and why you need to!) - The terrifying challenge...

Today we’re talking about how to know what you want and I’ve got a quick trick for you. It may be you’re on a path that currently isn’t bad, but you’d like more certainty within yourself to know what you want at work and in your career as a whole.  Or you fear going down the wrong path or ending up in 10 years in a job you don’t like. If you’re in this situation then this episode is for you, because I’ve got one quick trick for identifying what you want.  

Ever dream of following a path where you call the shots and anything is possible? If so this episode is a must listen. I speak with Dr Lucy Rogers, an inventor, presenter, award winning engineer and professor about the twists and turns in her career. Lucy went from feeling like she was stagnating, to one of the most renowned science communicators in the UK. She's been a judge on the show Robot Wars, a Royal Academy of Engineers visiting Professor of Engineering:Creativity and Communication at...

If you’re wanting to learn methods to boost your confidence at work and in yourself, then listen in on this International Women's Day special with guests Floriane and Verity. Floriane and Verity are incredible and inspiring engineers who have a wealth of experience and knowledge when it comes to being confident in your career. Plus they're alumni of my Fearless Careers coaching program. Join us to learn: -Confidence in yourself vs putting on a front -Specific methods for feeling more...

Do you ever feel you don’t have enough time, find yourself procrastinating, have trouble focussing or find large tasks overwhelming? Maybe you want to find that sweet spot between progress and over-reaching, or know you need help with planning to make your goals happen. Whatever your feelings, effective planning can be the difference between success and being an anxious overwhelmed mess. I know because I’ve been there!  In this episode I’m giving you 5 vital tips for effective planning that...

You might be feeling unhappy at work or like there's something's missing and you’re thinking about changing jobs, but you’re worried now isn’t the right time. If you’re feeling like this I completely understand. The last thing you want is to risk your existing secure job for an unknown. We all need to pay bills and eat, but at the same time you want to feel challenged and fulfilled in your work. Plus, you want to progress, because lets be honest, the last thing you want is to stagnate or end...

Do you ever feel a lack of confidence? Maybe you worry about not having enough knowledge to perform well in your role, or manage challenges that come up. Maybe you fear making a mistake, or being held up as an expert but then making a fool of yourself. Having confidence in yourself and your work, and having enough self-belief to assert yourself and go after what you want can be tough, which is why today I want to give you one surprising quick tool to help you boost your confidence. I've...

You want to set goals and plan for 2021, but after the crazy year you don’t know how. Instead of feeling enthused and motivated like previous years, you feel scared, confused and uncertain.  You may be thinking “what now?”, “what do I want next year?”, “how can I strive for success after such a challenging year?”. In this episode I’m setting out 7 steps to help you set yourself up for success, even if you feel uncertain, lost or trapped.Setting yourself up for success isn’t about planning...

You’re in a job you don't like, or working for a company that doesn't value you, possibly feeling unmotivated and uninspired, yet right now you have no choice but to be there. You know you need to get the work done and you don’t want people to think badly of you, BUT…you just can’t be bothered, or it all feels “meh”. In this episode I give you 7 steps to help you with motivation when you don't like your job.Whether you don't like the company culture, feel bored by the work, feel passed over...

Thinking about pivoting in your career but feeling unsure or scared? Join me for an honest and very relatable chat with award winning engineer turned volunteer coordinator Natalie Cheung. Natalie is one incredibly inspiring lady who has won awards for her promotion of diversity in STEM plus she was invited to give a TEDX talk in front of thousands of people!  Join us for a wonderful discussion about changing jobs, fear of the unknown and steps you can take to feel clearer in your career...

Ever fear unknowns? When you do anything there’s unknowns,  whether you’re heading into a job interview, joining or course or even trying to figure out your direction. Facing unknowns can be scary, paralysing and overwhelming. It’s far easier to stay in your comfort zones rather than face  fears. This is something I did a lot, I stayed where I felt safer, but with hindsight I know this held me back in my career, and I don’t want this for you.In this episode I’m sharing how you can manage fear...

Are you feeling trapped in your job right now? This is something I went through myself and it’s not easy, so in today’s episode I’m setting out some steps that you can follow to help sort through the mess. I talk about…-My own experience of breaking down & having panic attacks at work-How to get unstuck-Why right now looking after yourself Is key-How allowing yourself to feel weak is the first step to feeling free-Why you’re not a failure for feeling how you feelResources...-Sign up to...

Are you feeling trapped in your job right now? This is something I went through myself and it’s not easy, so in today’s episode I’m setting out some steps that you can follow to help sort through the mess. I talk about…My own experience of breaking down & having panic attacks at workHow to get unstuckWhy right now looking after yourself Is keyHow allowing yourself to feel weak is the first step to feeling freeWhy you’re not a failure for feeling how you feelResources:Free Masterclass -...

If you’re coming the end of your STEM PhD or EngD, you may be thinking “what next!?”. If you’re trying to figure out your next steps but feeling uncertain you’re not alone! After years of being in a structured path, it can be confusing to know what to do next. Should you leave or stay? What jobs should you apply for? Are you even good enough? (spoiler alert– of course you are!!)In today’s episode I give you five easy actionable steps that will help you get clear if you’re coming to the end of...

If you’re coming the end of your graduate scheme or almost finished, you may be thinking “what next!?”. If you’re trying to figure out your next steps but feeling uncertain you’re not alone! After years of being in a structured path, it can be confusing to know what to do next. Should you leave or stay? What jobs should you apply for? Are you even good enough? (spoiler alert– of course you are!!). In today’s episode I give you five easy actionable steps that will help you get clear if you’re...

Figuring out your career direction can be confusing and messy, even if you’ve been working for years. If you’re confused about your career direction, dissatisfied with your job or coming to a crossroads then this episode is for you. I share a structured process to help you get clearer in your career direction, focusing on people in science, tech or engineering. So instead of going round in circles in your mind, you can follow these tried and tested steps! I talk about…Why careers are messy...

If you want a successful and well-rounded career then purpose and fulfillment are key. Without them you can feel like you’re on a runaway train or find yourself constantly asking “what next?”, or “is this enough?”. Yes money is important, but without purpose why are you getting out of bed in the morning? In today’s episode I share the importance of having fulfillment and purpose in your career and how this is something I failed on for a long time! I talk about…Why you need purpose and...

Do you fear waking up in ten years thinking "what have I done with my life?". In this first episode Hayley gets honest about her own messy career breakdown and how this completely shifted her perspective on careers. Hear about how following what you feel you "should" do can hold you back, how boundaries are set without you even realising and how fear of the unknown could be dominating your life.  Free Career Clarity Starter Guide - https://www.hayleyloren.com/coaching/ Podcast music - Arran...

Do you fear waking up in ten years thinking "what have I done with my life?". In this first episode Hayley gets honest about her own messy career breakdown and how this completely shifted her perspective on careers. Hear about how following what you feel you "should" do can hold you back, how boundaries are set without you even realising and how fear of the unknown could be dominating your life.