In this episode of the About The Adventure podcast, we hear the inspiring story of Claire Hunter, a former HR professional who has embarked on a transformative journey of career change. Claire shares her childhood dream of walking the Pennine Way, and how redundancy and life events led her to take time out for self-reflection and personal growth. She discusses the significance of her 'chrysalis year' in 2025, during which she completed various certifications and assessments, consolidating her skills and rethinking her career path.
Now focused on aiding midlife women navigate change through coaching, leadership development, and mindfulness, Claire offers insights into starting her own business and the importance of nature and mindfulness in her coaching methodology. This episode captures Claire's evolution from a structured HR role to a fulfilling career aligned with her passions and values.
Recording information
This interview was recorded in Grindleford on 29th December 2025.
Links
Follow Claire on LinkedIn
References
My Pennine Way Reflective Journal by Claire Hunter on Amazon.
Final notes
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Podcast music is by Tsarzi and artwork by Tiffany-Francis Baker.
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