The First Brave Step: How Small Actions Create Big Midlife Change

Every big change starts with a first, brave step.

When you think about making a change in midlife — especially in your career — it can feel overwhelming.

Imagine:

• Handing in your resignation

• Launching a completely new business

• Moving cities or countries

  
  

No wonder it feels scary and no wonder you stay stuck!

The truth is real change rarely begins with a big leap or massive change.

Big changes start small.

In 15+ years of coaching women through midlife reinvention, I’ve learned this:

The first step is never the biggest — it’s just the bravest.

Small actions create big changes.

It could be as small as:

• Telling a trusted friend how you really feel

• Signing up for a workshop

• Starting a journal to explore what lights you up

• Booking a coaching session to explore possibilities

  
  

It’s these small, deliberate steps that unlock the bigger ones.

Small steps work because:

1. They reduce fear – A tiny step feels safer than a giant leap.

2. They build momentum – Success creates confidence.

3. They give clarity – Each step teaches you more about yourself and what you truly want.

Your First Step

If you’re feeling the whisper of change, now is the time for that first brave step.

You don’t need to have all the answers.

You just need to start.

👉Creating The Career You Want™ is designed to guide women like you through each small, intentional step toward a career and life that truly fits who you are now. Learn how here