When we talk about meaningful work, it’s easy to picture the big changes…the career pivot, the dream promotion, or the inspiring job title that makes everyone nod approvingly when you say it out loud.
But meaning actually begins much earlier, when you ask yourself:

“Does my work still matter to me?”

The truth is, for a lot of women, career fulfilment isn’t about chasing someone else’s idea of success. It’s about feeling connected to what you do every day. It’s about purpose, impact, and alignment, knowing that your time and energy is going into something that matters to you.

Here’s what I hear all the time from the women I coach:

• “I used to love my job, but now it just feels like a checklist.”

• “I’m so busy that I don’t have time to think about what’s next.”

• “I can’t remember the last time I felt excited about my work.”

• “I’m not sure if this is still the right path for me.”

Let’s be clear: these thoughts don’t mean you’re unmotivated, ungrateful, or incapable. They mean you’re human. More likely than not, they mean that you’ve probably been moving so quickly that you haven’t had space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your ‘why’.

You don’t need a new job or a total life overhaul to find more meaning.
You need space and the courage to listen to what comes up in it.

That’s why summer can be such a powerful turning point. The slower pace, the lighter evenings, having the space to think when you’re sunbathing or even just the feeling of breathing different air…they all give us a rare chance to step back and ask:

What’s working for me right now?
What’s draining me?
Where do I want to be heading by the end of 2025?

Even something as simple as taking 20 minutes to talk and bounce ideas around with someone you can trust and rely upon can be the spark you need to start shifting your career back into alignment.

Coaching creates the space for those conversations to happen in a professional but friendly setting. It’s a space where you can be honest about what’s working and what’s not, without judgment. It’s about reconnecting with your purpose, building your confidence, and taking steps that feel right for you.

If you’re ready to feel excited about your work again, to reconnect with your goals, and to lead with clarity and purpose, this is the perfect season to start.

Meaning isn’t something you stumble across by accident. It’s something you choose every day.