Shameless Careers

In this episode I'm super excited to interview Victoria Zimmer. Victoria runs her own company Love Life Retreats focused on self-discovery, transformative experiences and holistic wellbeing. Victoria is an internationally recognised yoga teacher and retreat facilitator, with nearly two decades of experience. She is also a lead trainer of yoga, mindfulness and meditation at London Wellness Academy...

In this episode I’m super excited to interview Alexandra Kirienko. Alexandra has made an amazing pivot - she used to work in finance, at an investment bank Jefferies as Equity Sales and she made a pivot towards doing what she loves - which is being a behavioural scientist, career consultant and a PhD candidate at London School of Economics researching hybrid work and wellbeing at work. In this int...

Are you curious about making a major career shift? In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Valentina Kaledina, who transitioned from journalism and PR to executive search and finally to a thriving career in podcasting. Discover how Valentina navigated these career pivots, completed an MBA in Shanghai, and now excels at Castbox, the largest independent podcast app with over 50 milli...

In today's feature, join us as we explore the world of executive coaching with Sergey Fedoseev, an experienced strategy consultant and career coach. Discover why seeing beyond your job title is crucial for personal fulfillment and career success. Sergey discusses the "learning vs. earning" approach during career switches, cultural fit considerations in new roles, and combating self-doubt during tr...

Join me in this enlightening podcast episode of Shameless Careers as I interview Edu, a dynamic professional transitioning from a prestigious career at Goldman Sachs to a strategic role in the tech industry. Discover how Edu navigated his career changes from finance to an MBA, then to strategy consulting at BCG, and finally into tech leadership, sharing invaluable insights on pursuing a career ali...

Do you think there’s a difference between doing something you really love and something you don’t? Is the grass always greener on the other side or not? Are you willing to take the risk of finding the perfect career for you - to forgo all expectations and choose the career that makes you excited to go to work every Monday morning?   In this episode of the Shameless Careers podcast, I int...

Welcome to an inspiring journey of career transformation with Violetta, who navigated her path from studying fashion design to becoming a successful solicitor, to going back to fashion design - her true passion. In this episode, Violetta shares her unique story of initially pursuing a career in fashion design, facing the harsh realities of the job market, and making the bold decision to switch to...

Join us on a journey with David Tran as he transitions from the world of strategy consulting to the fulfilling path of teaching yoga. After years in a corporate role, David discovered a passion that connects him more deeply with others, offering a real impact beyond professional achievements. In this episode, David shares his story, from a corporate career, to MBA in London Business School, to his...

Welcome to Shameless Careers - a podcast about career change. In this insightful podcast, Varia interviews guests who have made career changes (and love what they do!). We also meet career coaches to figure out what makes us tick, how to find a career that gives us meaning, how to practically make a shift towards this career and what to do vs what not to do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...