Already a Future Women? Sign in Career How career reinvention can lead to lasting success For many women, midlife marks the end of career ambition. But what if we transform it into an opportunity for evolution? By Lisa Burling Published 14 November, 2025 Career How career reinvention can lead to lasting success For many women, midlife marks the end of career ambition. But what if we transform it into an opportunity for evolution? By Lisa Burling Published 14 November, 2025 Previous article “I lost everything” I recently turned 50, and I’m going to be honest – I didn’t enjoy it. Turning 50 still carries baggage, especially for women. It’s the age when society starts to view us a little differently, just as many of us are finally hitting our stride.But the truth is, midlife isn’t the end of ambition; it’s the moment we finally get to define it for ourselves. Join the club Already a member? Sign in Career Work in progress More from FW Career How career reinvention can lead to lasting success By Lisa Burling Career Are you the mother of your invention? By Melanie Dimmitt Career “Consider this your permission to take up space.” By Melanie Dimmitt Career Nothing compares to being simply the best By Melanie Dimmitt Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
