The Transit Lounge

Making a career change to work for yourself after 20 years in an industry is a big leap to make...That's exactly what Shauna Thomson did... She was a single parent [by choice], in her early 40's, in an organisation that valued youth and encouraged a negative competitive culture... The impact of being in that environment took it's toll and along with significant events in her personal life, Shauna made the decision to leave and to work for herself.In this honest and open conversation Shauna shares:the calling she had in high school that wouldn't go awaythe impact of new bosses and new directionsthe early warning signs that were there, that she didn't listen to - and the consequences of thatthe symbol in a dream that is central to her business nowtips on how to really look at your finances before you quit your job, the value of building a 'mindful' networkWhat her family were happy about - and not so happy about in the changes she made...This is a great episode for anyone thinking about making a change to get a