I'm not giving you "3 signs it's time to leave your career" video today.
I did leave a career in medicine eventually, and it wasn't a decision I made in a day, a week, or even a year.
If you're waiting for one big clarifying moment to tell you it's time, you might be waiting for the wrong thing.
Joanna Martin
Founder, One of Many. Helping women step into leadership without burning out. Doctor. Entrepreneur. Author. Women’s Leadership Ambassador. Loud Sister. Seeker.
Doctor | Business Strategist | Bestselling Author
Entrepreneur | Co-Chair The Hunger Project UK | Mum. Toddler Wrangler.
06/08/2026
Feeling overwhelmed by your business or work?
I get it. Whether you’re managing a team, running your own company, or juggling multiple projects, sometimes it feels like the to-do list never ends. You wake up with a thousand things on your mind, only to end the day feeling like you didn’t move the needle on any of them.
Sound familiar?
That’s the problem. When overwhelm takes over, it feels like you’re running on a treadmill, moving fast but not getting anywhere.
The constant noise, decisions, and pressures pile up, leaving you spinning your wheels. You might feel like you have to do everything right now, but in reality, nothing gets done effectively.
As days, weeks, or even months go by, this constant state of overwhelm drains your energy, clouds your creativity, and stops you from focusing on the big picture. It’s like you’re stuck in a fog, where the longer you stay in it, the more your goals get further out of reach.
So what’s the solution?
Clarity.
Clarity is the antidote to overwhelm. It cuts through the noise and brings your focus back to what really matters. And here’s how you can start finding it again, right now:
1. Step away from the noise.
When everything feels like a priority, nothing really is. Take a short break, breathe, and give yourself space to clear your head. Even just five minutes can help create the mental room you need to reset.
2. Brain dump.
Grab a notebook or open a blank doc and write down everything that’s swirling in your mind. No filter, no order. Get it all out. This helps free up mental bandwidth and lets you see what you’re really dealing with.
3. Prioritise.
Once everything’s on paper, identify the 1-2 things that will make the biggest impact. These are the priorities. Focus on them first, and let the rest wait.
You don’t need to do everything. You just need to do the right things.
At The Leap, we’re going to dive deep into cutting through the noise and finding that clarity. It’s two full days dedicated to helping you create a 12-month plan that focuses on what really matters, so you can scale your business sustainably, without burning out.
Six years of medical school. Thrown away for drama school.
Everyone thought I was mad.
Watch what changed my mind.
3 things that got me through burnout.
Which one resonates most for you? Let me know...
30/07/2026
Most women completely misunderstand self-care. Because … well.. check it out.
If you want to really care for yourself… comment “needs” and I’ll send you details of today’s workshop.
getting real about wellbeing
Some days there’s no right answer. Just a choice.
Workshop on how to make that choice tomorrow.
Comment NEEDS and I’ll send you all the details
I got home from Thailand absolutely wrecked and inhaled an entire family bag of crisps while cooking dinner. Not because I was hungry, but because none of my needs had been met and my body went looking for comfort.
Which is what can happen when you’re running on empty.
I built The Needs Creed to fix exactly this, two hours to work out exactly what you need, so that crisp incidents become rare rather than routine.
Comment NEEDS below and I’ll send you all the details
Marathon sleep= rebalancing the old Needs Creed. needing to replenish this week.
Your bad habits aren't a discipline problem. It's a needs problem.
We all have things we require to function. Water. Food. Sleep. Alone time, maybe. Without them, we are simply not okay.
And when we're not okay… we go looking for relief. Chocolate. Wine. Scrolling.
I know, I know. Some of you will tell me chocolate is a need. It's not. It's a desire. And desires are wonderful, when your needs are already met.
But when they're not, and you try to fill that gap with a dessert or a glass of wine or an hour lost on your phone… it never actually works. That's where the bad habits creep in.
Most women don't even know what their own needs are. So how can they possibly look after them, day after day?
If that's you, if you know you're running on empty and lapsing into habits you don't love, come and join me for The Needs Creed.
Comment NEEDS below and I'll send you all the details.
21/07/2026
When was the last time you stopped and asked yourself what you actually need to be okay?
Not what your family needs. Not what your team needs. You.
The extra glass of wine. The doom-scrolling in bed. Inhaling half a block of cheese while you're cooking the ACTUAL dinner. None of that is a failure of willpower. It's a clue, your best attempt to meet a need that isn't being met anywhere else.
I'm running a live workshop on exactly this next Thursday 30 July. Link in comments if you want in.
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