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Real talk for mid-career professionals ready to design their careers without starting over at lifedesignwithnelle.com.

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Janelle Howell

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Special Report

Jul 28, 2026

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1 min read

The Mid-Career Crossroads Diagnostic

A 5-minute answer to "why does this feel off?"

Janelle Howell

Special Report

The Mid-Career Crunch: 2026 Industry Report

Jul 24, 2026

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1 min read

The Mid-Career Crunch: 2026 Industry Report

Check out what the government data says on mid-career transitions.

Janelle Howell

July Issue

5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Career Coach

Jul 21, 2026

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1 min read

5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Career Coach

How to vet a career coach before you invest a single dollar or a single hour.

Janelle Howell

April Issue

5 Essential Questions to Ask Before Making a Mid-Career Move

Apr 4, 2026

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2 min read

5 Essential Questions to Ask Before Making a Mid-Career Move

The Mid-Career Professional's Guide to Making a Smarter Transition

Janelle Howell

Introducing The Life Design Guide

Discover the essentials of life design for planning your next career move

Janelle Howell

Special Report

Jul 28, 2026

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1 min read

The Mid-Career Crossroads Diagnostic

A 5-minute answer to "why does this feel off?"

Janelle Howell

Special Report

Jul 24, 2026

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1 min read

The Mid-Career Crunch: 2026 Industry Report

Check out what the government data says on mid-career transitions.

Janelle Howell

July Issue

Jul 21, 2026

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1 min read

5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Career Coach

How to vet a career coach before you invest a single dollar or a single hour.

Janelle Howell

June Issue

Burnout vs Work Boredom: How to Tell the Difference

Jun 9, 2026

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1 min read

Burnout vs Work Boredom: How to Tell the Difference

The answer might surprise you.

Janelle Howell

May Issue

Your Career Is Trying to Tell You Something

May 17, 2026

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1 min read

Your Career Is Trying to Tell You Something

The signs are there, if you know what to look for.

Janelle Howell

May Issue

What My Girl Scout Badge Taught Me About Life Design

May 5, 2026

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1 min read

What My Girl Scout Badge Taught Me About Life Design

Some lessons find you early, leave for a while, and come back right when you need them most.

Janelle Howell

April Issue

Apr 4, 2026

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2 min read

5 Essential Questions to Ask Before Making a Mid-Career Move

The Mid-Career Professional's Guide to Making a Smarter Transition

Janelle Howell

March Issue

Comparison Didn't Steal Your Joy. You Handed It Over.

Mar 12, 2026

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2 min read

Comparison Didn't Steal Your Joy. You Handed It Over.

Here's exactly how to take it back.

Janelle Howell

January Issue

Jan 13, 2026

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4 min read

Designing the Right Move

Test Before You Invest: A Better Way to Approach Career Change

Janelle Howell

December Issue

Dec 2, 2025

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5 min read

Your 2025 End-of-Year Audit

Before you plan 2026, reflect on what 2025 taught you.

Janelle Howell

Special Edition

Harvest Your Wins: How Gratitude Builds Growth

Nov 3, 2025

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8 min read

Harvest Your Wins: How Gratitude Builds Growth

A mid-career professional's guide to reflection and growth.

Janelle Howell

October Issue

No More Holding Back: Face Your Career Fears

Oct 13, 2025

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6 min read

No More Holding Back: Face Your Career Fears

It's time to unmask what scares you most.

Janelle Howell

Special Edition

The Courage to Begin Again (Career Re-Entry Edition)

Sep 20, 2025

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9 min read

The Courage to Begin Again (Career Re-Entry Edition)

From pause to possibility: Reframing the career comeback

Janelle Howell

August Issue

Aug 12, 2025

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2 min read

The Hidden Power of No

Design your life by saying no to what no longer fits you

Janelle Howell

Special Edition

Future Forward: Design Your Own Opportunity

Aug 5, 2025

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8 min read

Future Forward: Design Your Own Opportunity

Design Your Life with Purpose, Possibility and a Plan

Janelle Howell

Special Edition

Jul 22, 2025

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10 min read

How to Design Your Career in the AI Age

Reimagine your work, skills, and value in an AI-driven world.

Janelle Howell

Featured Posts

The Mid-Career Crossroads Diagnostic

The Mid-Career Crunch: 2026 Industry Report

5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Career Coach

5 Essential Questions to Ask Before Making a Mid-Career Move

Archive

Introducing The Life Design Guide

The Mid-Career Crossroads Diagnostic

The Mid-Career Crunch: 2026 Industry Report

5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Career Coach

Burnout vs Work Boredom: How to Tell the Difference

Your Career Is Trying to Tell You Something

What My Girl Scout Badge Taught Me About Life Design

5 Essential Questions to Ask Before Making a Mid-Career Move

Comparison Didn't Steal Your Joy. You Handed It Over.

Designing the Right Move

Your 2025 End-of-Year Audit

Harvest Your Wins: How Gratitude Builds Growth

No More Holding Back: Face Your Career Fears

The Courage to Begin Again (Career Re-Entry Edition)

The Hidden Power of No

Future Forward: Design Your Own Opportunity

How to Design Your Career in the AI Age

Career Transition by Design