86 | Redundancy, Motherhood and Starting From Scratch with Michelle Obende

This week, I'm talking to Michelle, who spent over 18 years in the corporate world, excelled in her career, and believed she had secured her place at her dream company. As a woman who took pride in her capability and success, she tied her identity closely to her professional achievements. However, her world was turned upside down when, during maternity leave, she was suddenly made redundant, forcing her to rethink her future and rebuild her sense of self. This is a must listen for anyone who's ever faced redundancy or had to rebuild from scratch. 

 

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Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast is a love letter to a younger you. Honest conversations about the lives we thought we’d have, the shit we didn’t see coming, and what we wish someone had told us sooner. Sharing wisdom about mental health & spirituality that empowers you to live a wildly happy and healthy life. Join the conversation by tagging @rachael_welford or @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

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ABOUT MICHELLE:

Michelle is the founder of Focus by Happen, a coaching and consultancy business helping leaders and organisations find clarity, have better conversations and turn plans into action. She also co-founded MI Happen CIC, a not-for-profit making personal and professional development more accessible to people and communities with less access to support.

With over 18 years in consulting and 12 years of coaching experience, Michelle brings a wealth of knowledge about people, leadership and making change happen. Her work is grounded in her Christian values and a belief that how we lead shapes how people experience work. She has also served within the Church of England, locally and nationally.

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