I started working with Penny when I was in a rut in my decade long career which I used to be proud of but came to hate. I was unmotivated and felt really lost about what I wanted for my future and didn't know where to start. The lessons and wisdom that Penny imparted have not only helped me to understand my career and goals better, but she has helped me to understand myself. The exercises made me think about what I really value as a person and want to focus on in my career and seek out/create in a working environment, and also what can be left behind. During our time together I was made redundant and Penny was so supportive and gave me the permission and space to feel the mixture of emotions before coming back with a kick-ass plan of action! I'm now focussing on my love for interior styling and putting the work into growing my own business and feel equipped for whatever happens next as together we have identified and implemented structures to help with my goals and dreams. Penny is incredibly knowledgeable, thoughtful and fun, and is great at understanding the crux of an issue whilst developing strategies to support and challenge me. She's extremely generous in sharing her connections and I also really appreciated her check-ins which always made me feel like I had someone in my corner. I can't recommend her enough to any woman who needs coaching and support with their career! Thank you so much Penny!

- Holly, Interiors and Styling

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Working with Penny was eye opening. I landed on her lap, frustrated and ready for bigger, better things, after 14 months of incredible busy-ness and overwhelm. Through (lots!) of patience, a keen ear, and constructive challenging, Penny helped me get to a much better place. Although I haven't yet figured out exactly what comes next for me, I feel much better equipped to really lean into my power, and be the decision-maker in my career. And I know Penny will always be there - she is now officially part of my support system, which I know I can call on whenever I need. I would highly recommend (and already have!) Penny to anyone, regardless of what they're trying to achieve.

- Sophie , VP International Expansion, Jow

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I needed this today – I sometimes feel guilty about needing a daytime nap when I "should" be working, but your newsletter is a brilliant reminder that it's absolutely necessary! Thank you for writing it.

- Abigail, Freelance Journalist and Editor

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I found Penny at a time when I really was in crisis: my attempts to return to a freelance industry post maternity proved very challenging and my self-esteem was at rock bottom. But from the moment I spoke to Penny, her compassion and understanding was apparent and I knew I had the support of someone who truly wanted to set me on the course that was right for me. At each stage of our time together my confidence grew: her thoughtfully considered questioning and exercises helped me develop the self-belief that had long disappeared. By igniting my curiosity and interest, her guidance lifted me out of my comfort zone and helped me realise what I really wanted from my career. Since working with Penny I have understood the importance of my own values, realised my potential for growth and fostered the courage to be the authentic version of myself. Working with Penny has allowed me to take ownership of my career and see the many possibilities ahead of me, and I’m finally excited about where I will take my professional journey. I could not recommend Penny and My So-Called Career enough!

- Laura, Podcast Editor and Producer

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The Career's Cuppa workshops are my perfect way to spend a Friday night! They give me the little pick-me-up that is often needed, covering topics which are very prevalent right now. Penny offers useful advice and simple tips that we can try to help deal with issues such as overwhelm or uncertainty. The workshops bring together a lovely group of woman who show kindness and vulnerability and help inspire me to push through any challenges. I can't recommend them enough!

- Kathryn, Coach, Self-Employed

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Working with Penelope was a complete shift in my perspective regarding my career. Through our meetings and the recommended resources that Penelope provided me, I was able to take a fresh look at my career. The skills and tools that she taught me not only made me better in my job, but also helped everyone around me. The ideas and concepts, especially regarding the challenges that professional women face, that I we explored should be included in all MBA programs. I look forward to hopefully working with her again as part of future challenges and opportunities in my career. I can not speak highly enough of Penelope and the impact that working with her had on me, specifically as a female career professional.

- Jessica, Renewable Energy Director, Kiterocket

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I came to My So-Called Career lost and exhausted in a job I'd once loved, unsure whether to regenerate from within or seek out new opportunities. Over the course of six sessions, Penny helped me gain perspective and re-build the confidence I needed to make the decision, in my own time and for the right reasons. The genius of My So-Called Career is that it flexes to your rhythms, while also gently interrogating them – and what you actually want from work and life. Penny really is career sunshine: warm, illuminating and much needed if you’ve been out in the cold. I couldn’t recommend her coaching and her company highly enough. Thank you.

- Nancy , Senior Editor, Cultureshock

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I started working with Penny when I was feeling confused and torn about the next steps to take in my career. I'm now leaving our sessions feeling so much more clear and confident about what I want and how to go after it.

- Hannah, Co-Founder, The Now Work

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Working with Penny has really helped me to reframe my approach to work and prepare myself to be braver and take more risks in my career. I valued her approach which helped me face and address uncomfortable truths in a safe and positive space. I can’t recommend her highly enough.

- Catherine, Senior Communications Manager, Frontiers

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Penny holds a fantastically safe and supportive space for women. She provides a mix of very solid, practical advice and tips, along with activities to help unpick what really matters to you in your own career. If you need a little help bringing order or direction to the jumble of career-related thoughts in your head, I'd absolutely recommend reaching out to Penny.

- Anna Jay. Head of Audience Development, Thompson Reuters Foundations

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I can’t even think about all the ways that Penny has helped me because there are so many. She’s just that constant cheerleader in your life when you need her and has helped me change my career in exactly the way I had hoped but didn’t think was possible. She was patient when I wasn’t quite ready to deal with certain things due to other life circumstances but also ready when I needed her. I didn’t even think I needed a career coach when I first started working with her and now I’m not sure how I would have coped with her. If you know what you want but don’t know how to get there, speak to Penny. If you have absolutely no clue, speak to Penny. You won’t regret that decision! Thank you for everything Penny!

- Vanessa Minaudier, Head of Media Operations, Carwow

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A colourful zing of upbeat support & inspiration!

- Katherine Brown, Tech Champion for E-Commerce, Arts Council England

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Penny provided a safe space to lay out all my work life fears and insecurities and have them received without judgement. Not only was the coaching incredibly valuable for working through those, but I've come out with a huge bank of helpful exercises, articles and podcasts that I continue to refer to and learn from.

- Robyn Weatherley, Marketing, Showhouse

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When I started working with Penny a year ago, I was beyond the point of overwhelm. Since then, I've come on a real journey and learnt a huge amount about myself. Penny has empowered me to take control of my career (and my life) in a way I wouldn't have thought possible. I am far less stressed but I get a lot more done. I now bring my authentic self to work unapologetically, harnessing my superpowers while I'm there. Penny's taught me to put myself first by showing me the importance of knowing what I need from my work & the company I work for. She's incredibly supportive but has also challenged me to step out of my comfort zone. To top it all she's super fun to work with. It's been an emotional journey but an amazing one.

-Hannah Abdul-Hamid, Head Of Merchandising and Commercial Planning, Papier

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Penny helped me find clarity and answers in myself on my career direction and gave me really helpful career scaffolding to help me make a plan that would work for my priorities and needs. Thank you!

-Alex Grieves, Brand, creative, comms & placemaking strategy

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Penny's deep compassion, counsel and creativity led me out of the darkness of burnout after the two hardest years of my career. I was so utterly broken by overwork when we met that I couldn't see just how depressed, anxious and exhausted I was. Penny enabled me to appreciate that the first order of business was to heal. Her wise mentoring helped me to find a path back to confidence, joy and thriving. She took the time and the care to listen, to challenge, to reflect, and to share exercises, ideas and resources that unstuck my thinking. She offered connections and prompts that gave me new ways of exploring, understanding and growing. Having Penny 'in my corner' has, I feel, catalyzed a new phase of my work and life - one that is more honest, more authentic, more sustainable, more humane and more enriching. I feel so much gratitude that I was able to benefit from her gift for seeing the best in people and bringing it into the light.

- Sara Abdulla, Science Editor and Writer

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Penny really helped to reframe my thinking and approach to my career through our conversations. Her approach is very supportive and encouraged me to shape my own path through her questions and observations. I would highly recommend a session with her!

- Kaye Carmichael, Luxury Marketing Consultant

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My So-Called Career coaching helped me thoughtfully reflect on my career path rather than just go, go, go all the time. It helped me be kinder towards myself as I navigate change. I walked away with a mix of tangible, action items to test as I continue to navigate career change, as well as with prompts that I can always revisit to help me reflect. I highly recommend My So-Called Career to anyone who needs a boost while they make changes in their career, small or large.

- Alexandra Mangum, Chief of Staff, Atlas Obscura

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The kindest kick up the bum I have ever received. Helped focus me on finding the answers for myself and moving forward to a happier place. Penny is a real mountain mover but in a kind and completely supportive way.

- Sarah, Senior Broker, Lockton Re

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It has been brilliant working with Penny, she helped me re-establish work boundaries that had been seriously eroded! She also gave me confidence in how I approached the next step in my career journey, rebuilding my confidence and I now feel excited about what comes next.

- Cleo, Built Environment Specialist

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