For Working women who are tired of the bullshit…
CTRL+SHIFT focuses on the experiences of women who are at risk of burnout.
Many of our readers are navigating early- to mid-career insecurity, blurred boundaries, and unspoken expectations, often without the necessary knowledge or confidence to push back.
Our readers are ambitious, self-aware and increasingly sceptical of advice that places responsibility solely on individuals.
Our work speaks to women who feel pressured to adapt endlessly in order to succeed. We offer the clarity to recognise this pressure and the tools to address it.
Meet The Team
Harriet Miller
Nina Brooksbank
Phoebe Huzij
Leah Massingham
Asya Bakr
Adam Foxsmith
In your head
Exhausted? Foggy? Overwhelmed? Whether you’re battling toxic LinkedIn profile comparison or the burnout tax of underdiagnosed neurodivergence, it’s time to stop just coping. Gain access to evidence-based strategies to help you reclaim your cognitive function. Reset your focus and demand the professional and wellness support you’re owed.
in your body
Work stress manifests on your body and we’re here to help you decode the biological link between a demanding career and a total physical crash out. Stop letting professional bullshit manifest itself in migraines, sabotaged sleep and the kind of depletion that a weekend of ‘self-care’ can’t fix. Master your recovery and protect your health with Ctrl+Shift.
In your circle
This is where we’ll dissect your social bubble, helping you to look at the entire ecosystem of your life. From the toxic power dynamics with your boss, to the slow-crash of your relationships at home. We’re diving into the reality of being the unpaid family therapist on your hours ‘off’ and why the hell the ‘trad-wife’ fantasy looks so goddamn appealing, especially when the alternative is the hollowing corporate grind. Your career shouldn’t have to cost your humanity.
in your workplace
Aren’t you tired of being told to lean into a broken system? We’ll help you explore the systemic causes of professional burnout, from office politics to the gendered performance tax which demands you work twice as hard for credit. With Ctrl+Shift we’ll help you identify the red flags your HR department is ignoring, and help you regain your time and identity.
