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The Midlife Mistress

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The Midlife Mistress

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Experts reveal cooking with partner is key for long-lasting relationship

30th Aug 2022
Harrogate Advertiser
Leighton buzzard online
Harborough Mail
Sunderland Echo
Falkirk Herald
Northumberland Gazette
Yorkshire Evening Post
Buxton Advertiser
Biggleswade Today
Hesper Herald

 

Majority of women wish their workplace was better set up for menopause, study finds

30th Aug 2022

DE-TWAT YOUR LIFE! by Carolyn Hobdey…

Tips on how to be more confident in the workplace

24th Aug 2022

Navigating Midlife, Understanding Menopause – interview with Carolyn Hobdey

10th Aug 2022

Expert advice on how to deal with annoying customer habits

13th June 2022

How To Have Better Sex In Your 50s & Beyond

23rd May 2022

Loneliness by Carolyn Hobdey Author of De-Twat Your Life

11th May 2022

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Being in your 40s! Women in their 40s tell it like it is loud and proud….

7 reasons you need to be more selfish and how to own it

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Lous News

Rice Cakes and Raisins

Yorkshire Dad

Pause Her 

Mother’s Day Foodies Gift Guide

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Redefining SELFISH: No Guilt. No Regrets. by Carolyn Hobdey

Women who win at life

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Expert Ways To Get Your Libido Back On Track

14th April 2022

The Self Steps – Direction, By Carolyn Hobdey

30th March 2022

How has COVID-19 changed women’s health attitudes?

3rd March 2022

From Falling to Flying: How to recover from setbacks and failure

16th Feb 2022

How To Set Effective Boundaries

How To Set Effective BoundariesAt HOI, we are always on the lookout for people using their voice, skill sets and platforms to help others. We spoke with Caroyln Hobdey, Author of ‘All the twats i met along the way’ and ‘Re-defining selfish’ to talk more about setting...

Why it’s never too early to start thinking about the menopause

Why it’s never too early to start thinking about the menopauseRoughly 50% of the population are female. 100% of those females will go through the menopause. So why do we know so little about it? Why does it remain a conversational taboo? Even amongst women we don’t...

How to live an alternative lifestyle in your 40s

How to live an alternative lifestyle in your 40sCarolyn Hobdey features in the following article... After struggling for years with her identity, battling low self-worth and unable to find where she was meant to ‘fit’ in the world, Carolyn Hobdey embarked on a process...

7 Top Tips For Overstretched Working Parents

7 Top Tips For Overstretched Working Parents - Family Friendly Working: July 2021Carolyn Hobdey writes a guest article... Being a working parent has long been a challenge, but over the last year the pandemic has added an additional layer as families grappled with...

TOP TIPS FOR AVOIDING BURNOUT

Top Tips For avoiding Burnout - A Mum Reviews: July 2021Carolyn Hobdey writes a guest article... ‘Burnout’ has been on the rise in terms of discussion because its incidence is increasing. Yet, as a concept it is still not well understood or recognised. Having suffered...

Early menopause

Early Menopause: iNews: June 2021 Carolyn Hobdey features in an article... ‘I had to be my own advocate’ — The women in their 30s facing decades on HRT because of early menopauseGet in touch

Steph’s Packed lunch

Steph’s Packed  Lunch : February 2021Carolyn Hobdey appeared on he popular day time tv show. See the interview, via the Daily Mail website below...   Woman whose husband revealed he was gay after 15 years of marriage tells Steph's Packed Lunch that she had 'no...

Inspirational Female Founder

Named as ‘Inspirational Female Founder’ by The Successful Founder Magazine, Read Carolyn’s interview here… Carolyn Hobdey is the author of “All The Tw*ts I Met Along The Way”. She spent 20 years building a successful corporate…

The Sun February 2021

MOST of us have had our share of bad romance, but Carolyn Hobdey has borne the brunt of dodgy dates and rocky relationships.

After her husband David came out as gay after 15 years of marriage, the author found herself single at 45.

The Yorkshire Times

For decades, Carolyn Hobdey’s personal life didn’t quite match up to the success of her professional life. A senior and respected business leader in HR, she regularly smashed career goals, while her personal life consisted of love…

The Lancashire Times

A word of warning before you start to read this book by Harrogate based Carolyn Hobdey – it is highly addictive. I picked up the book to have a quick look through it at 10pm – by 12.30am I was still engrossed in this true tales of…

The Daily Mail

We were married for 15 years…Then he told me he was gay: When Phillip Schofield came out as gay last year it was hard not to feel for his wife. Here one couple describe what it’s REALLY like when the husband leaves a marriage for a man

Daily Mail Online

Woman whose husband revealed he was gay after 15 years of marriage tells Steph’s Packed Lunch that she had ‘no inkling’ that she’d been ‘living a lie’

Yorkshire Live: December 2020

Yorkshire Live: December 2020 The Harrogate woman who hit rock bottom but came out swinging once she discovered boxing Carolyn Hobdey has written a book about her life, which fell apart once she lost her high-level role in HR whilst in the middle of an emotionally...

netdoctor: Dec 2020

netdoctor: December 2020 How to navigate a tricky relationship break-up Follow our experts' advice to navigate a painful break-up in the healthiest possible way. Going through a break-up and struggling to cope? If you've been dumped or you were the one to call time,...

Testimonials

The Midlife Mistress

Carolyn Hobdey is a remarkable person.  Her self-effacing but quietly confident demeanour immediately puts you at ease, and she is an incisive and intuitive listener.  But don’t be fooled by her gentle, kind and warm approach – she is highly intelligent, resourceful and instantly gets it!  She is clear-thinking and to the point and instils confidence and respect from the outset.  She is charming and tough, in equal measure, and you will get the results you are looking for.

Managing Director

Property Management Sector

Carolyn brings a genuine desire to share her own personal experiences and I can’t personally recommend her enough, as she is clearly an inspiration to many.

Director

Executive Search Consultancy

I once said to Carolyn that I wished I could be half the woman she is. She is inspirational, a natural and truly kind people person. She was my boss, but is now a lifetime friend and I am proud to know her.

Payroll Specialist

Manufacturing Sector

Carolyn is easy to work with and goes the extra mile, particularly when situations are difficult, to ensure understanding. Not one to shy away from the challenging and difficult issues, Carolyn has a proven record of delivering outcomes that work.

Internal Communications

Change & Engagement Expert, Banking Sector

The first thing that springs to mind when I think of Carolyn is passion…she puts her heart into everything she does. Her boundless energy and enthusiasm is borne of a real desire to help people make a lasting difference. However, this highly personable approach belies a steely determination and a never-give-up attitude, ensuring that she sees things through to the finish line, no matter how tough the going gets. Carolyn is also a real team player and working with her was infectious – illuminating, inspiring and best of all, fun!

Legal Director

Retail Sector

Carolyn has gone through enormous turmoil both in her personal life and in her work life. She has got through this tough time with tremendous determination and self-insight. Some of these insights have helped her to develop the nine-step Fathom Framework, which will help us with our own transitions and life journeys.

Managing Director

Business Coaching Consultancy

My personal results… are that I am more peaceful, content, happier and more able to articulate what I want and need from those around me. I have reduced the impact that negative influences have on my life and am therefore much more positive in my outlook in all areas of my life.

Finance Director

Manufacturing Sector

What has impressed me most about my interactions with Carolyn is her enthusiasm for the belief that everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life through articulating what they want, and helping them find the courage to go after it; for this her energy is infectious. She is searingly honest about her own experiences – both personally and professionally – that have shaped her thus far, but Carolyn speaks about her struggles and heartbreak with gratitude and copious humour.

European Transformation Manager

Digital Sector

Carolyn is an individual who I would describe as genuine, authentic and inspiring. Both professionally and personally, she has encountered significant challenge during her life and in my opinion has gracefully dealt with this, with dignity and passion.
In the time I’ve known Carolyn, I’m aware she has experienced many encounters where she’s had to take control and transition her life around. Her resilience and passion for life is clearly captivating and she speaks from the heart.

Director

Executive Search Consultancy

Carolyn’s really engaging and friendly style makes what could be an uncomfortable process feel safe.

Managing Director

Management Consultancy

It’s ok to ask for help, you may not recognise what help you need but know something is wrong.
Carolyn has ‘weathered her own storm’ and her empathy and genuine desire to help through difficult times is why anyone in need of rebuilding confidence, becoming self-aware or wanting to find their real self should give her a shout!

Managing Director

HR Consultancy Services

During our time working together Carolyn has been a fantastic mentor not only to me, but also others.

Compliance Director

Retail Sector

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