MENTORING FOR GROWTH

Illuminate B

Supporting professionals aged 27 - 45 to navigate career, purpose, and balance.

What we do:
• 1:1 and small‑group coaching

• Topics include motivation, mindset, discipline, resilience, career transitions, and work–life balance

• Action plans and written frameworks tailored to you

WHY SOLSTICE ILLUMINATES?

Turning work challenges into pathways for growth.

Work can be full of uncertainty — redundancy, pressure, or moments of doubt. But these challenges also create opportunities for resilience and transformation. Illuminate B shares real experiences, expert guidance, and research to help professionals grow stronger.

Sample Content:
• Motivation vs Discipline: The psychology of what drives long-term success.

• The KPI of Professionalism: Measuring integrity and presence as workplace metrics.

• Recovery After Burnout: What happens in the brain and how to rebuild.

• Guest Voices: Stories from STEM professionals navigating career crossroads.

The Soil of Belonging: Migration, Conflict, and Hope

Purvi Midwinter, PhD A Reflection on Belonging in Australia I don’t write for the media. I hold neutral views about politics. I am grateful for safety, for free speech, and for the freedoms this country provides. I am someone on the ground, doing the work to create a better place. I came here as an immigrant. Today, I stand here proudly as an Australian. These words are for those who read quietly, and for those who fear in silence. My hope is that my readers will approach the

The Plant Pot of Work: Belonging, Unbelonging, and the Courage to Grow

A Life Across Borders: Navigating Belonging and “Unbelonging” There was a time when work was simple. Not easy but simple. You clocked in. Kept your head down. Did your job. For many of us, especially those from immigrant backgrounds, the purpose was crystal clear: Provide for your family. Be grateful for the opportunity. Don’t rock the boat. We didn’t ask questions. We didn’t negotiate values. We listened. We adapted. We survived. And in many ways, that survival became our su

The Dip After the Climb: Why Discipline Matters Most When Motivation Fades

Introduction The alarm goes off, loud, jarring, and unforgiving. It startles you awake. Your wise mind calmly signals, “It’s time to get up.” But your emotional mind wrapped in warmth and comfort, whispers something far more persuasive: “Just five more minutes…” It’s a cold morning. The blankets feel like safety. You hit snooze. Then again. And again. Until 40 minutes vanish into the fog. You jolt awake, heart pounding, adrenaline kicking in. Now you’re stumbl