Claudia Keppinger

A personal reinvention — even a small and superficial one — can teach you everything you need to know to take on big, bold, and purposeful career pivots in midlife. Personal and professional reinventions at any stage of life are more interconnected than we think, and one of the biggest factors keeping us from taking action is thinking we need to somehow become confident first. But the truth is, confidence is never a requirement for successful and meaningful reinventions.

At midlife, the idea of starting over can feel overwhelming — but what if becoming a beginner again is actually the greatest gift you could give yourself? Reconnecting with beginner energy brings freedom, growth, and a sense of possibility we often lose after years of chasing achievement. It’s not about erasing the past — it’s about using everything you’ve learned to build something even better.

10 hidden burnout signs professional women often miss, plus evidence-based relief strategies. Find validation and hope on your recovery.