Beyond the Ladder | Career Coaching, Fulfilment, and Confidence for Corporate Women

Alex Dubois
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I thought if I worked harder and ticked all the right boxes, I'd finally think, "I've made it." Then I achieved everything I'd wanted… and still found myself wondering, "Is this it?" If you've ever felt successful on paper but secretly unfulfilled, welcome to Beyond the Ladder — the podcast for ambitious corporate women craving more clarity, fulfilment, and confidence. I'm Alex Dubois: career coach, senior corporate leader, and working mum who's been exactly where you are. Together we'll figure out what comes next. Because life is too short to climb a ladder you no longer want to be on.

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  1. 6d ago

    2. Your Career Doesn't Have to Kill Your Dreams

    Have you ever been asked, what did you want to be when you grew up? And do you remember what you said? Mine was a TV presenter, a Blue Peter presenter, to be specific. And my twin brother wanted to be a burglar (he was obsessed with Burglar Bill). I'm happy to report he went on to become a talented musician instead. He actually wrote all the music on this podcast, so if you're ever looking for one, DM me! Why do I bring this up you may be asking? Because the things we're drawn to as kids can actually tell us something really important about who we're meant to be. In this episode, I walk you through four simple questions to help you start dreaming again, whether you're a natural daydreamer or someone who lives very much in the practical day-to-day. Topics: What you loved as a kid can still tell you something important about what you're meant to doFour questions to help you start dreaming againHow my biggest coaching blunder of the week accidentally unlocked a client's dreamWhy so many capable women never give themselves permission to think bigHow to go from dreaming to one concrete next step — Join the waitlist for the Career Compass Follow me on Instagram Get free practical tips to enjoy your job again! Book a FREE Career Reset Breakthrough call — Mentioned in the episode: Adrienne's podcast training This episode was edited by Adrienne Cruz.

  2. Jul 13

    1. Why Blaming Your Job Is Only Half the Story

    Have you ever had a defining moment at work where you thought, I just cannot carry on like this anymore? You know, when something in your head says something has to change? In this first ever episode of Beyond the Ladder, I'm sharing the exact moment I had that feeling. It was a cold, wet November day, my son was throwing pasta at me, my daughter was asking a million questions, and my husband cut me off mid-rant to tell me I'd become so negative. And he was right. I had become someone I just didn't recognise anymore. I then walk you through the Circle of Life exercise, something I did when I was feeling really stuck. I'd thought it was just my job making me miserable, but actually there were three other areas of my life I'd scored really lowly too. If you're feeling stuck right now, this is a practical exercise you can do today, and it might just show you something you hadn't seen before. Topics: The moment the pain of staying stuck became greater than the fear of changingYour job is only one part of the pictureHow to use the Circle of Life exercise to take a bird's eye view of where you are right nowHow to rate six areas of your life and spot what's really dragging you downWhat one simple thing you can do tomorrow to start moving your scores upwards — Join the waitlist for the Career Compass Follow me on Instagram Get free practical tips to enjoy your job again! Book a FREE Career Reset Breakthrough call —Mentioned in the episode: Circle of Life template This episode was edited by Adrienne Cruz.

  3. Jun 29

    Trailer: Beyond The Ladder

    Have you worked hard, built a successful career, and still find yourself wondering, is this it? Maybe your LinkedIn profile looks great, but life just feels a bit beige. Maybe you've lost your spark, or you simply don't know what you want next. I'm Alex Dubois, a corporate leader and career coach who’s been there too. I've loved my job, and I've hated my job, and I've spent years figuring out what really matters and what makes work feel meaningful. So if you're craving more fulfilment but don't want to blow up your life, you are in the right place, my friend. Beyond the Ladder launches on the 13th of July with a special seven-part series, a new episode dropping every single Monday. Together, we'll explore the questions so many ambitious women are asking but rarely say out loud, and each week I'll bring you honest stories, practical tools, and thought-provoking questions to help you get off autopilot, reconnect with what matters, and build a career that feels as good on the inside as it looks on LinkedIn. All in less time than your commute. Grab a coffee, put me on during your walk or drive, and join me on the other side of the ladder.

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I thought if I worked harder and ticked all the right boxes, I'd finally think, "I've made it." Then I achieved everything I'd wanted… and still found myself wondering, "Is this it?" If you've ever felt successful on paper but secretly unfulfilled, welcome to Beyond the Ladder — the podcast for ambitious corporate women craving more clarity, fulfilment, and confidence. I'm Alex Dubois: career coach, senior corporate leader, and working mum who's been exactly where you are. Together we'll figure out what comes next. Because life is too short to climb a ladder you no longer want to be on.

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