Do you ever look in the mirror and wonder, “Who am I beyond all the roles I play?”

For many women, midlife can feel like a crossroads. After years of prioritising family, career, and the endless to-do lists, it’s common to wake up one day and feel like you’ve lost touch with who you are. The identity shifts we experience in motherhood, relationships, and even as we navigate perimenopause and menopause are profound—but they are not the end of our story. In fact, they are an opportunity for a new beginning.

This blog explores how to reclaim your identity, step into your power, and embrace midlife with renewed confidence and purpose.

I hadn’t significantly climbed the career ladder, I’d progressed steadily with great performance and feedback on my contribution to the business. I didn’t step up to a director role, like some of those I’d interviewed and brought into the company years before. I suppose I'd plodded, always contributing and diligent, but never taking the next big leap. Something had held me back, that inner voice chattering endlessly, making sure I knew my limits.