Episode 75 - Reinventing Success at 60 On Your Own Terms with Claire Collins

Episode 75 - Reinventing Success at 60 On Your Own Terms with Claire Collins

In this episode, I'm approaching an incredibly niche topic with my guest, Claire Collins, whom, at nearly 60 years old, was made redundant from a long-standing career in recruitment. Instead of slowing down, she stepped into entrepreneurship, launching Ammolite Consulting with a mission to do meaningful work on her terms. In this candid and deeply inspiring episode, Claire  shares what it really feels like to start over later in life—and why she wouldn’t change a thing.

Claire opens up about the shock of job loss, navigating ageism in recruitment, overcoming imposter syndrome, and recalibrating her identity beyond a corporate title. From choosing solopreneurship to redefining what success means at 60, this episode is a must-listen for anyone questioning their next chapter. Whether you're mid-career, facing unexpected change, or simply considering what it means to build a business with purpose, Claire's story offers courage, clarity, and compassion.

Key Moments:

• How to navigate age bias in the staffing industry.

• Rebuilding confidence and identity post-corporate job.

• The emotional reality of self-employment.

• Tips for career pivots later in life.

• Why mindset is everything, especially when starting over.

Favorite Quote: 

"When you meet me now, you’re meeting the real Claire Collins—not the one I had to be in corporate."

• Claire

 

Connect with Claire:

Claire is the founder of Ammolite Consulting, following over 30 years in corporate recruitment agencies, she has taken the leap into self-employment following a redundancy late last year.  She is now focused on helping individuals and organizations build self-awareness and strengthen team communication to create more productive, engaged workplaces. Her focus is on hiring the right people and fostering retention, ensuring businesses thrive with teams that truly work well together. A lifelong learner, Claire is currently exploring the Japanese concept of Ikigai—understanding purpose and fulfilment—which she will integrate into her approach to coaching and recruitment.

 

Her work is focused on the ESG and Healthcare sector both of which she is passionate about.  ESG has been pushed further into focus recently, inspired by her daughter’s studies in environmental & sustainability science at Cardiff University.

 

On a personal level she is based on the south coast of the Uk in Brighton where her and her husband Dave live life either calmly by the sea or enjoying their love of music with a love for rock 'n' roll and northern soul, dancing is their workout.

 

LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/clairecollinsammoliteconsulting

Phone:  [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

 

Connect with Suky:

I’m Suky an adrenaline junkie who celebrates every single win. I believe we must celebrate and collect all our wins along the way as it fuels forward momentum to ensure we exceed our goals. When we fuel forward momentum, complacency simply can not settl