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In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m joined by Charlie Holt and Chelley Wild to discuss the power of multiple career pivots. Charlie and Chelley are co-owners of Well & Good (4 businesses in one!), experts in organic development and masters of the pivot. They share their experience of several career changes, from working in TV, management consulting, phot...

In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I share with you the things I wish I knew before I changed my career, from lawyer to entrepreneur. Fear of the unknown is normal, but you can’t let it hold you back. If I had listened to the voices of doubt in my head, I would not be where I am today. I will talk you through my five top tips that you need to fully believe, ful...

In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m joined by hospitality expert and co-founder of London Rock Partners, Clare Anna, as she shares her 20yrs+ experience and knowledge in the industry. With a focus on the importance of taking people from grass roots through to more aspirational roles, Clare Anna highlights her top tips to have the courage to step out and go i...

In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m back after a short break and ready to talk about showing up fully in your personal and professional life. It’s all about work-life integration. I share my reflections and insights about my journey over the last 5 years. When I first began my entrepreneurship, I showed up with pre-learnt blueprints and strategies from my ti...

In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I reflect on the lessons learnt from producing 250 Career Change Maker podcast episodes! I share insights from the last 5 years and how we got to our 250th episode. When I first began, I didn’t have all the answers (I still don’t) so I chose to talk about what made sense to me. I looked for a way to get my voice out there and...

In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m joined by guest expert,  Founder and CEO of Fly High Coaching, Porschia Parker-Griffin, as she shares her wealth of knowledge on career advancement. With a focus on practical advice and personal experience, Porschia provides listeners with actionable tips to help you land your next promotion faster. Tune in to learn from P...

In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I share with you the inspiring career journey of my client, Mary, including the strategic moves and wise decisions that led her to 10X her investment in career coaching. Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights and actionable strategies to inspire your career development. I share the steps Mary took to increase her sa...

In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I share my tips and insights on how to make your first 90 days in your new job role count. You have spent the time and energy focusing on making the move, now you need to focus on what happens next, starting with the time between landing the role and beginning the role - this is a great time to research and make connections. D...

In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m joined by Sofia Gameiro Inácio; brand strategist and designer with a background in architecture. Sofia shares her career change journey and the lessons she learnt along the way. We discuss the ways you can move too fast and too frequently through different careers on a mission to find the perfect role. We look at ways to b...

In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I share the most effective career networking strategies for women. I discuss the importance of networking for professional growth and how women can tailor their networking strategies to fit their personality type. Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, there are unique methods that can play to your strengths. By recognis...

In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m sharing 3 easy ways to increase visibility on LinkedIn. I speak to so many female professionals who are focused on growing in their careers but are reluctant to show up on LinkedIn. They are put off by seeing so many people excessively promoting themselves and bragging about what they do on the platform. To avoid being vie...

In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m joined by Amy Shoenthal; journalist, marketing consultant and author of The Setback Cycle. We dive into the topic of overcoming career setbacks. We discuss Amy’s career transition story from her school days studying journalism to becoming a marketing executive, all the while never losing the passion and hobby of writing, w...

In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m talking about the sensitive yet empowering topic of asking for what you want in your career without feeling guilty about it.  When we are young, we are so committed to what it is we want, or don’t want. As adults, we can lose that courage of our convictions as we fall into people-pleasing habits. It can also make us feel t...

In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m talking about stepping up and getting noticed in your career.  I’ve been listening to my clients and reflecting on what holds people back from moving towards career advancement.  The answer is reluctance around visibility and showing up; if you are not getting noticed by the right people you cannot achieve your goals. Part...

In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m talking about moving past negative work experiences. In my work as a career coach, my clients share with me their end goal and where they ideally want to be, but there are often roadblocks and resistance in getting there. This feeling of resistance often stems from negative past work experiences which leave a lasting impac...

In this episode: In this episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I talk about the importance of self-leadership in your career development journey. I share valuable insights on how to reflect and improve your leadership skills. Tune in to discover practical strategies to enhance your self-awareness and become a more effective leader in various aspects of your life, particularly your career jou...

In this episode: In this episode of the podcast, I dive into the topic of setting goals and making a meaningful impact in your career. I explore the idea that embarking on a development journey requires you to transform yourself into the person you need to be.   I specifically discuss how a significant identity shift played a crucial role in me building a successful six-figure coaching business. B...

In this episode: How much do you really trust yourself? Are you always wondering if the decisions you make are the right ones? In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of self-trust and explore the reasons why many individuals find it challenging to trust themselves. Drawing from a conversation I had with the insightful Nakisha Hicks, I uncover the tendency of placing more trust in others than...

In this episode: In today's episode we are doing one of my favourite types of episodes, a past client case study interview. You get to be a fly on the wall for our debrief conversation that often happens a month or two after I finish working with clients. One of the reasons, I am so passionate about helping people to find meaningful and impactful work that they love, is because I get to exper...

In this episode: In this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast, I am reflecting on 2023 as we look ahead to 2024. I find it helps to reflect on the past year, so that we know where we want to go and what adjustments need to be made.  After going through a period of grief, I have been reminded that tomorrow is not promised, which highlights the importance of taking action NOW and not putting t...

So many people have the desire to make a career change. However, for some it feels to risky to pursue:  It feels risky because people are averse to taking a pay cut and career change is often associated with making a move that will require you to start from the bottom It feels risky because you don't know whether you have what it takes to show and do a different kind of job.  It feels risky b...

In this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast I am joined by Mac Prichard, a recruitment and career expert, podcaster, connector, communications strategist, and business owner. We discuss both how to look for work and how to hire smarter. There has been a shift in the way candidates view jobs, it’s less about monetary gain and more about if your values align and if there is flexibility. If yo...

In today's episode I am joined by employee engagement experts Jo Coxhill and Glenn Grayson, to discuss what companies can to do boost retention and prevent employees seeking a career change. Summary: What you will learn in this episode: •Authenticity is a clear driver of engagement. By starting at the heart of the organisation and incorporating employee input, companies can create truly authe...

In today’s episode of the ‘Career Change Maker’ podcast, join me for a career conversation with Aoife O'Brien, Founder of Happier at Work.  We dive into empowerment, leveraging your strengths, pushing past imposter syndrome and women in leadership.  The world of work seems complicated and uncertain in 2023. As things change and evolve, your approach to your career advancement and career devel...

Have you ever wondered whether you should hire a career coach?  In this episode, I will be sharing the different ways that working with a career coach will help you to make progress on your career journey sooner.  If you feel like you ave been spinning your wheels for some time, getting some outside assistance may be just what you need.  You will learn how a career coach can support you through: ...