121. Making Mess Come Alive: A Fresh Way to Find Focus Mid-Career

In this episode of the Mid-Career Change podcast, I’m joined by visual strategist Ingrid Iill to explore how we can uncover the deeper patterns within our work – especially when things feel messy, scattered, or hard to define.

Ingrid works with entrepreneurs and business leaders using a powerful and unique process called Signature Pattern Discovery. Through simple sketches and deep listening, she helps people see the organising principle at the heart of their work – the thread that weaves together their skills, story, personality and passions.

We discuss what happens when your ideas feel disconnected, why clarity so often sits just beneath the surface, and how working visually can reveal insights that words alone might miss. Ingrid shares how her own breakthrough came during a mastermind weekend – involving late-night journalling, a pile of ideas, and a realisation that brought her work into sharper focus.

We talk about the importance of working with the “mess” instead of resisting it, and why recognising your own Signature Pattern can bring calm, confidence, and clearer direction – whether you're running a business or navigating a mid-career transition.

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