People in Transition
"People in Transition" is your ultimate guide to navigating life's major career changes with confidence and excitement! Whether you're a student landing your first job, a professional between gigs, an aspiring entrepreneur ready to start your own business, or someone preparing for a well-earned retirement, we've got you covered. Each episode offers unique insights and practical tips from people who have successfully walked these paths themselves as well as helped many others in their journey. Join us for an inspiring and entertaining journey through the many transitions of life!
People in Transition
144. Sue Maitland - Life & Career Transitions Coach for High-Achieving Professionals
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In this episode of “People in Transition”, we’re joined by Sue Maitland, an ICF-accredited life and career transitions coach with over 13 years of experience helping high-achieving professionals navigate midlife change and create more meaningful, fulfilling lives.
After a successful 20+ year career in IT consulting, Sue reached a point many can relate to - her life looked great on paper, but it no longer felt aligned. That realization sparked a bold career pivot, leading her to support others who feel stuck, uncertain, or ready for change but unsure where to begin. Today, she works one-on-one with clients, leads workshops, and runs a thriving global community designed to help people gain clarity, confidence, and direction in their next chapter.
In this conversation, we explore a topic that resonates with so many - how to navigate midlife transitions, overcome self-doubt, and build a life that actually feels as good as it looks.
Key topics we discussed:
- The signs of being “successful but stuck,” including dreading the start of the work week, feeling underutilized, and questioning what you’ll have to show for your efforts
- Why change is inherently difficult - our brains are wired for consistency, making career transitions especially challenging
- The importance of doing real-world research before pursuing a new path (including Sue’s example of the “romantic” idea of winemaking vs. the reality of it being farming)
- Understanding imposter syndrome, which affects over 70% of people, and how it shows up as a fear of being exposed as not good enough
- The concept of keeping a journal to track your wins, to reflect on and appreciate your accomplishments
- Practical advice for getting unstuck: pausing to reflect, identifying your core values, and aligning your work with both your strengths and your passions
…and much more around gaining clarity, building confidence, and taking meaningful steps forward.
Connect with Sue Maitland:
- Website: https://www.suemaitland.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suemaitland/
- Email: sue@suemaitland.com
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