In this episode, Angela speaks with Mairead McCarthy, about stepping away from a corporate career without knowing exactly what would come next. What began as a decision to “try something for a year” gradually evolved into an award winning wellbeing business working with organisations across Ireland.

Together they explore what happens when a role no longer fits, how small decisions can lead to bigger change, and why building something sustainable often starts with taking a step rather than making a leap.

• Why leaving corporate is often a “push” rather than a “pull”.

• The impact of leadership and management changes on career decisions.

• The idea of “trying it for a year” instead of committing long-term.

• Turning a side interest into a business over time.

• The difference between wellbeing as a cost vs an investment.

• The reality of running a business and doing everything at the start.

• Creating boundaries and building something that actually fits your life.

Mairead McCarthy is the founder of WellPlace Workplace Wellbeing Services. After more than 16 years working in corporate roles across training, project and programme management, she stepped away to explore a long-standing interest in yoga and wellbeing.

What started as a small step into self-employment has grown into a business supporting organisations with a broader approach to workplace wellbeing, working with a network of specialists to deliver flexible, tailored programmes.

Website: https://wellplace.ie LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mairead-mccarthy Instagram: instagram.com/wellplaceireland

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