In this episode, I’m chatting with the brilliant Jane Duncan Rogers, coach, author, former corporate HR high-flyer, accidental pioneer, and someone who has reinvented herself more times than most of us change phone contracts.

Jane grew up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, learned to switch on confidence on purpose, and followed her curiosity through therapy, community living, travel, and building meaningful work.

We also talk about what changed when Jane’s husband died, and how grief pushed her into a surprising new chapter, helping people face the practical realities of death without fear taking the wheel. If you’re standing on the edge of a change, Jane’s advice is simple, and quietly brave.

Highlights:

(02:27) Growing up in Belfast, and the moment she realised “normal” was not normal

(05:08) How shy teenage Jane built a confidence persona, one awkward question at a time

(10:04) A sudden death, a spiritual detour, and the decision to walk away

(14:06) Cleaning toilets on a Greek island, then accidentally joining the management team

(21:28) Widowhood at 54, the “hard questions”, and why end-of-life planning became her mission

(29:03) Her best reinvention advice, do it, you will learn something either way

Connect with Jane:

Writer of Embracing Ageing on Substack

Author of 3 books

TedX speaker: How to Do a Good Death

Website: www.janeduncanrogers.com

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