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Career Returners is a purpose-led community, coaching and consulting organisation which enables returning professionals to get back to fulfilling work and thrive after a career break. Are you a professional woman who has taken a long career break and is now ready to get back to work? Join our Women Returners community to benefit from our expertise in enabling mid-career professionals to restart th

eir careers. We provide advice, information and personal coaching support to help you to get back into a fulfilling role that fits with your life. We have many inspiring stories to share, from women returners who have reignited their previous careers to those who have taken an exciting new path after their break.

03/09/2026

💚 5 lessons from three successful returners

At our Success Stories panel today, we heard from three inspiring returners whose career breaks ranged from 5 to 14 years.

Their circumstances were different, but they all had one thing in common: they joined the Career Returners Accelerator Programme to help rebuild confidence, recognise their strengths and take purposeful steps forward 🚀

As Nalini shared, "It's really important to be part of a group or a community to support your return-to-work journey."

And Camille reflected, "When you get clarity, you get more confident naturally."

Here are 5 lessons they shared:

✨ A career break doesn't define your future career
"Don't underestimate yourself and keep going." Nalini

✨ You gain valuable skills during a career break
"It's only now looking back that I realise what an amazing job I did during my career break." Angela

✨ Own your story
"Your career break is part of your story. You need to be comfortable with it and own it." Camille

✨ Reconnect with your relationships
"Sometimes relationships matter more than applications." Nalini

✨ Find people who can see your value
"You've got to find the people who can see the value that you hold." Angela

Each panellist spoke about the role the Career Returners Accelerator Programme played in helping them regain confidence, recognise their strengths and move forward with greater clarity.

💚Applications for our Autumn Accelerator Programme are open now, with registrations closing on 11 September. Link in comments 👇

If you're planning your own return, remember - there's no single right route back, and you don't have to navigate it alone.

02/09/2026

Will anyone hire me after a career break?

It's one of the most common questions we hear.

Tomorrow, live in our community, we hear from three professionals who successfully returned to work after career breaks of 5, 10 and 14 years. They'll share the realities, challenges and turning points that helped them rebuild confidence and restart their careers.

🎤 Meet the speakers:

✨Camille - Returned after a 5 year career break to support her family and now works in Partnerships & Innovation at EDF.

✨Nalini - Returned to accounting and finance after a 14 year career break shaped by caring responsibilities and family health challenges.

✨Angela - Returned to finance after a 10-year career break and is now Group Accountant at Middlesbrough College.

Join us live for practical advice, honest insights and the reassurance that you're not alone on this journey.

📅 Thursday | 10.30am
🔗 Register using link in comments

Your career break is part of your story, not the end of it 💪

27/08/2026

🎉We're delighted to see Return Journey by our co-founder Julianne Miles shortlisted as a finalist in the Business Book Awards 2026 in the Work & Life category.

For anyone considering a return to work after a career break, this book is an invaluable resource. Combining practical guidance with inspiring returner stories, it provides a roadmap for rebuilding confidence, refreshing skills and taking those next career steps.

Congratulations, Julianne, on this well-deserved recognition. 🎉

26/08/2026

✨ What does it really take to return to work after a career break?

Join us live as three returners share how they rebuilt their confidence, grew their networks and successfully returned to careers in finance, technology and accountancy after breaks of 5, 10 and 14 years.

Real stories. Honest insights. Practical tips. And plenty of encouragement if you're thinking about your own next step 👊

📅 3 September
⏰ 10:30 - 11:30am (UK time)
🔗 Link in comments

20/08/2026

✨Live panel event!

"How do I explain my career break?"
"Will employers take me seriously?"
"Where do I even start?"

If you've asked yourself these questions, this event is for you.

Join Liz Mearns, Deputy Head of Coaching, in conversation with three former Accelerator Programme participants who have successfully returned to work after career breaks ranging from 2 to 14 years.

Having returned to careers across accountancy, finance and technology, they'll share the realities of returning to work, what helped them rebuild confidence and how the Career Returners Accelerator Programme supported their journey.

You'll leave with practical insights, fresh motivation and reassurance that a successful return is possible.

📅 Thursday 3 September, 10:30 to 11:30am (UK time)
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Free to attend - link in comments

29/07/2026

⏰ 2 days to go!

The Early Bird rate for our Return to Work Accelerator - Autumn Cohort 2026 closes in just 2 days.

If you're returning to work after a career break and want practical support, renewed confidence, and a clear action plan, this programme is for you.

💬 "It helped me regain confidence in my skills and what I have to offer after a career break."

✨ CV & LinkedIn support
✨ Confidence-building tools
✨ Expert guidance
✨ Supportive community

🚨 Early Bird ends soon (Friday!)
🔗 Link in comments to join now - just £115 for 8 hours of live expert coaching. Don’t miss it!

23/07/2026

Could you be our next return-to-work success story?

Meet Angela.

After a successful career as a Chartered Accountant and senior leader in the life sciences sector, Angela took what she expected to be a short career break to focus on her family.

Ten years later, when she was ready to return, she faced many of the challenges familiar to returners: reduced confidence, changing recruitment practices, and uncertainty about how to position herself in the market.

The Career Returners Accelerator Programme helped her rediscover her professional value, update her CV and LinkedIn profile, expand her network, and approach her job search with renewed confidence.

As a result, she:

✅ Successfully returned to work as a Group Accountant
✅ Quickly made a strong impact in her new organisation

Angela’s story is proof that a career break doesn’t mean your career is over.

If you’re ready to restart your career this autumn, we’d love to support you too.

🍂 Join our Autumn Accelerator Cohort

⏰ Early Bird rate available until 31 July - just £115 for 8 hours of live expert coaching!

🔗 Secure your place today and take the next step in your return-to-work journey.

21/07/2026

Congratulations to ‘Return Journey’ by Julianne Miles reaching the shortlist for the Business Book Awards 2026 in partnership with Pathway Group.

Returning to work after a career break, for childcare, eldercare, health or other reasons can feel daunting and overwhelming. But you don’t have to find your way back alone!

In Return Journey, our co-founder Julianne, world renowned return to work expert, Chartered Psychologist, and a successful returner herself, offers a psychology-led, step by step guide for any professional looking to get back to work.

Alongside practical advice, coaching exercises and real life case studies, Julianne proposes that returning to work is not about hiding your career break or struggling to catch up. It’s about properly valuing your wealth of skills and experience, taking control of your story, and coming back stronger than before.

17/07/2026

Your return-to-work success won't happen by waiting for the perfect moment, or relentlessly applying and feeling despondent when you don’t hear back. It happens when you take focused action with the right coaching support 💪

This autumn, our Return to Work Accelerator Programme is designed to help you move forward with confidence and momentum.

✅ A CV that clearly showcases your value
✅ A stronger LinkedIn profile that gets noticed
✅ Interview preparation that builds confidence and credibility
✅ A focused job-search strategy that turns effort into results

If you're ready to stop wondering whether you can return and start building a clear path to how, this is your moment.

The Accelerator Programme is here. The next step is yours. Link in comments to Accelerate 🚀

Ps: Our Early Bird rate closes soon! Don’t miss out 🐦‍⬛

16/07/2026

You got the job. Now let's make sure you thrive in it! 🌟

Returning to work after a career break is a huge achievement, but for many professionals, the first few months back can feel unexpectedly challenging.

You may be...

🔹 Wondering if you're still as capable as before
🔹 Holding back in meetings or second-guessing your decisions
🔹 Struggling to rebuild confidence and credibility
🔹 Feeling overwhelmed as you adjust to new routines and expectations

These feelings are completely normal, and the right support at the right time can make all the difference 💪

That's why we've created our Digital Coaching Programme - an affordable, practical way to have expert return-to-work coaching in your pocket throughout the key stages of your transition back to work.

Led by experienced Return-to-Work Coaches Karen Danker and Liz Mearns, the programme provides:

✅ Bite-sized video coaching you can access anytime via web or app
✅ Practical tools and exercises you can apply immediately
✅ Guided reflection to help track progress and build confidence
✅ Monthly content aligned to the real challenges of returning to work

Designed by experts who understand the return-to-work journey, this programme gives you the confidence, support and strategies to succeed - not just survive - in your first months back.

✨ Because securing the role is just the beginning. Let's help you flourish in it 🤩

🔗 Find out more via the link in the comments below

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