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Letting Go of Old Identity in Midlife
The in-between isn’t failure — but it’s not meant to be forever. Letting go of who we were is often the hardest part of becoming who we are now.
Patricia Ezechie
May 72 min read


It’s Quicker If You Run — But I’m Slowing Down During Transition
Feeling behind in your own becoming? You’re not alone. In this reflection, I share a simple moment — an 80-year-old jogger’s cheeky comment on my morning walk — that reminded me how often we rush change in search of clarity. But sometimes, slowing down is the bravest and wisest thing we can do. If you’re navigating a life or career shift, this one’s for you. A gentle invitation to walk, not run.
Patricia Ezechie
May 22 min read


What Happens When the Organisation Changes? Navigating Organisational Loss and Identity in Transition
Organisational change can happen with the stroke of a policy pen. But personal transition doesn’t move on a press release timeline.
As William Bridges reminds us: “It isn’t the changes that do you in, it’s the transitions.” Change is structural.
Strategic. Often external. Transition is emotional. Psychological. Deeply personal. It involves letting go of the identity you held in that role — and figuring out who you are without the title, the badge, or the framework that once
Patricia Ezechie
Apr 222 min read


Facing Fear, Launching Late, and Floating Into What’s Next
When I watched Gayle King board the Blue Origin rocket recently—at 70 years old, no less—I didn’t expect to feel so emotional.
But there it was: that unmistakable look on her face before launch.
Equal parts terror, awe, and determination.
Patricia Ezechie
Apr 153 min read


A career coach on how to thrive in your career after 50: Tips and Strategies for Women in Midlife
Hitting 50 and beyond is a time of opportunity and growth, even if it might not always feel that way! Practical and empowering tips on how to thrive in your career and life in midlife.
Patricia Ezechie
Jan 204 min read


How to navigate the road blocks in your career
How to overcome the challenges, barriers, blocks and obstacles in your career
Patricia Ezechie
Apr 5, 20232 min read


Is fear stopping you from making a change to your career?
I recently ran a survey in my Facebook community and what was absolutely brilliant about the responses (over 300 of them) was that...
Patricia Ezechie
Aug 27, 20222 min read


What's Your Story?
What's your story? We all have a story. We all came from somewhere or are going somewhere. The interesting thing about stories is that...
Patricia Ezechie
Aug 24, 20221 min read


Feeling Stuck in Your Career? Do this!
5 Strategies to Get You and Your Career Back on Track.... TODAY! One of the few gifts of the pandemic has been a realisation by many that...
Patricia Ezechie
Jul 6, 20225 min read


Why it's important to find work you love
In a week where we have been celebrating all things love, and hopefully sharing some special moments with the significant others in our...
Patricia Ezechie
Feb 17, 20192 min read


I know I need to change career so why I am not doing anything about it?
Stage 2 of Patricia Ezechie's 8 Stage Model of Successful Career Change In the previous blog we explored the first step in career change...
Patricia Ezechie
Feb 11, 20193 min read


Why feeling stuck in your career is a good thing!
Stage 1 of Patricia Ezechie's 8 Stage Model of Successful Career Change. In this first blog in this series I want to explore with you...
Patricia Ezechie
Sep 19, 20184 min read


Mental Health Awareness Week 2018 Challenge - Day 3
Image from thetoolboxisyou.com # CHALLENGE 3 Breathe more deeply and consciously You are probably tired of hearing this, but it keeps...
Patricia Ezechie
May 16, 20182 min read


Mental Health Awareness Week 2018 Challenge - Day 2
CHALLENGE 2: Step away from your desk. 47% of London is green spaces so there is probably a green or peaceful space close to your...
Patricia Ezechie
May 15, 20181 min read


Use it or Lose it - 3 steps to banishing work stress in under 5 minutes
Even the most zen of us gets stressed so here are three quick steps to help you manage stress by either using it to your advantage, or...
Patricia Ezechie
Apr 18, 20182 min read


Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics......or How to make Gender Pay Gap reporting of actual use!
It was interesting to observe the frenzied reporting last week as time literally ran out for companies with more than 250 employees to...
Patricia Ezechie
Apr 11, 20184 min read


Poor work-life boundaries can seriously damage your health.
The next time you reach to answer a call from work after office hours or you are about to log in to your work email after dinner – STOP...
Patricia Ezechie
Mar 21, 20182 min read


How to bounce back from burnout
BAM - knocked out my first online course. BAM - delivered first course. BAM - acid reflux? BAM - first course huge success! BAM - ...
Patricia Ezechie
Mar 9, 20182 min read


Celebrate the old as we wave in the New
For me, 2017 came in on a breath and went out as hurricane! It has been quite a year as I am sure it has been for many of you and as we...
Patricia Ezechie
Dec 28, 20172 min read


Why Organisations Get Career Development Wrong - Part II
5 ways you can take back responsibility and ownership for your career and future.
Patricia Ezechie
Oct 12, 20174 min read
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