Janine Esbrand I Career Coach, Career Change Coach, Executive Coach

Career Change Maker | Career Clarity, Career Opportunities, Career Pivots, Burnout, Corporate Job, Portfolio Career

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***Top 1.5% Global Careers Podcast For Corporate Women*** Are you navigating a mid-career transition and wondering what’s next? Have you built a successful corporate career but realised you don’t want your boss’s job? Do you feel the tension between wanting more freedom and not wanting to sacrifice security? If you’re ambitious but no longer willing to burn out for another promotion, you’re in the right place. I’m glad you’re here. This podcast helps high-achieving mid-career women gain career clarity and confidently design their next chapter, whether that means evolving inside corporate, expl...

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Janine Esbrand I Career Coach, Career Change Coach, Executive Coach

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www.careerchangemakers.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

139 I The Confidence Shift That Unlocks Better Career Opportunities 13.09.2021

In this episode I talk about why you need to stop counting yourself out of opportunities. When we are looking for a new career or job role we often count ourselves out and we start saying "I don't have all the relevant skills required for the role, I don't have the experience to apply for the position. I think the job will be too hard and I think I might have to go back and restudy...

138 I How to Transition Careers with Clarity and Confidence 07.09.2021

In this episode I talk about whether it is too late to make a career change. When you are considering a career change there are a lot of questions that you ask yourself, such as am I too old? Is this the right time to make the move or will I have to start all over again? You are not too old. You have gained a depth and breadth of experience that will be valuable to a future employer.  If you don&a...

137 I The Real Reason You Avoid Career Change and Stay Stuck 02.09.2021

In this episode I talk about the fact that a career change is not supposed to be easy. Taking the leap to step out of your comfort zone and explore new experiences is really hard. Turning up to work in an environment that causes you to feel frustrated, disengaged and not fulfilled is also hard. You get to pick your hard. It's only when we commit ourselves to the process that we find out that...

136 I What Happens When You Surround Yourself with the Right People 23.08.2021

In this episode I talk about who you spend your time with will impact how quickly you make your next career move. Often times we get so consumed with focusing on making a career move and feel that we have to do it all by ourselves. However, you can be overlooking a very important part of the puzzle. The support system you have built. It's very important to surround yourself with people who ar...

135 I How to Overcome Career Guilt and Move Forward with Clarity 13.08.2021

In this episode, I talk about how to overcome feeling guilty about seeking a career change. There are various reasons why you may feel guilty about seeking a career change. Perhaps you invested a lot of time and energy into a career path that is typically hard to get into or maybe you don't want to let your manager down. What you will learn: How to overcome feeling guilty about a career chang...

134 | Why You Feel Misaligned in Your Career and How to Create Your Own Path with Kt McBratney 22.07.2021

In this episode, I interview the amazing Kt McBratney. She is the co-founder of OwnTrail, an amazing global community of women who are celebrating their individual journeys. We dive deep and talk about the power and importance of carving out your own career path and recognising the value in the journey as well as getting to the destination.  What you will learn: How to develop new friendships as a...

133 I Why You Are Not Progressing in Your Career and What to Do Now 13.07.2021

In this episode I talk about ONE thing you can do straight away to progress your career change journey. What you will learn:   The Power of making a decision and following through  The importance of believing that your desired transition is possible for you How having a step-by-step process to follow can and will accelerate your success Other episodes that you might also enjoy: Episode 104 – The P...

132 I The Silent Career Killer That Is Limiting Your Opportunities 29.06.2021

In this episode I talk about the six letter word that is stopping you from making your next career move. Often we compare ourselves to others in different areas of our lives, you may compare yourself to other colleagues or other parents, saying things like "I should execute my tasks like her", or "I should raise my children like them". But in reality we are all different and ou...

131 I The Hidden Value in Your Experience That Can Transform Your Career 22.06.2021

In this episode I talk about how to leverage your existing experience to transition into a new role. Before you even think about moving career or finding a new job role you really need to dig deep and find out what's not working for you in your current career, and what would your ideal job or career look like. Once you have established that, don't make the same mistake a lot of people do...

130 - Stop Trying To Take Short Cuts With Your Career Move 13.06.2021

In today's episode I talk about short cuts and why we should avoid them when it comes to making a career change. What you will learn: - The mistake that many people make when first contemplating a career change  - Why seeking advice can be detrimental.  - The power and importance of providing the right context.  Send us Fan Mail Invest in Yourself and Your Career: Community — Join our Network...

129 I Your Job Title Is Not Your Identity But It Is Holding You Back 25.05.2021

In today's episode I talk about the importance of separating your identity from the job that you do. One of the biggest obstacles that I encountered when transitioning from being a lawyer to a career / executive coach was the shift in identity that I was experiencing. I had worked long and hard to qualify as a lawyer and I realised that the title was way more significant that just a job title...

128 I How to Get Promoted by Aligning Your Career with Your Values with Jen Kantor 19.05.2021

In this episode, I'm excited to share my interview with Jen Kantor who was one of my amazing clients who achieved big things recently. In our interview we discuss digging deep and asking yourself the question like "why you are feeling frustrated and stuck in your current job role or career?" "what are your personal values and are they aligned with your work values?". Somet...

127 I Why Procrastination Is Blocking Your Next Career Move and Opportunities 12.05.2021

In this episode, I talk about procrastination and how much it could be costing you. What you will learn:  How to identify whether you are procrastinating Why fear could be the real reason that you are not making progress The acronym that will shift your perspective on how to manage your fear  What you are missing out on when your role isn't fully aligned to you as a person Other episodes that...

126 I This Is Why You Are Not Getting the Career Opportunities You Want 03.05.2021

In this episode, I dive into the power and importance of shooting for what you want vs what you think you can get. What You Will Learn: What happens when there is a mismatch between what you say you want and what you believe is possible         2. How to reframe your beliefs and set you up for success         3. What is required to level-up in your career and get career fulfilment        4. The da...

125 I How to Stop Negative Self Talk and Unlock Career Opportunities 23.04.2021

In this episode, I talk about the importance of your mindset during the career change process. What you will Learn:    1. The common mistake people make when contemplating applying for a new role.    2. The impact that your negative self talk can have on your success    3. Easy ways to reduce the overwhelm that comes with career change and job searching.     Other episodes you may also like Episod...

124 I Why I Left My Corporate Job After 10 Years to Create Career Opportunities 09.04.2021

I recently quit being a lawyer after over 10 years practising to go full time in my coaching business. In today's episode I share the "why" and the "how" of making my biggest career transition to date. What you will learn: 1.  How lockdown impacted my career decisions 2. The four part framework I used to determine the best next move for me 3. The importance of positioning...

123 I The Truth About Career Growth and Why Action Matters More Than Knowledge 25.03.2021

In today's episode, I'm going to talk about what knowing what to do is not enough to land your ideal role. What you will learn:  How to change your perspective on what is required to land a role What is really required to get results The importance of not taking rejection too personally Other podcast episodes that you may also like What Needs To Happen For You To Land An Ideal Role Why B...

122 I How to Make a Career Change That Supports Your Growth and Income 18.03.2021

In this episode, I'm going to teach you how to know what type of career change you need to make.  What you will learn:  The type of career change that is right for you.  How to pivot by looking for opportunities that are within your industry When to take a leap into a completely different career industry Other podcast episodes that you may also like What Needs To Happen For You To Land An Ide...

121 I You Do Not Need to Retrain to Create Career Opportunities 10.03.2021

In today's episode, I will be speaking about why you don't have to retrain to find job satisfaction. What you will learn:      How to maximize your efforts     Kick your fear into the curb     Find opportunities that match your existing skills Other podcast episodes that you may also like Episode 117: Stop Overlooking Experience And Missing Out On Opportunities Episode 102 - Are You Over...

120 I The Strategy To Move Forward In Your Career Without Fear 03.03.2021

In today's episode, I'm going to talk about fear of success and encourage you to figure out whether it's been holding you back as you progress in your career.  What you will learn in this episode: Preparing for a transition in your career Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable The importance of hyping yourself up Other podcast episodes that you may also like Episode 117: Overc...

119 I Why Making Multiple Career Changes Can Lead to Better Opportunities with Yewande Faloyin 24.02.2021

In this episode, I have a delightful conversation with Yewande Faloyin about following your intuition and being able to take a leap in changing careers.    What you will learn in this episode: How to be driven by passion The power of investing m in yourself How to be confident with exploring different things career options Learn more about Yewande Check out Yewande on her website or social media ...

118 I Here’s How to Move Forward Even When Your Goals Feel Too Big 14.02.2021

In today's episode, I will be talking about how you can set and  achieve your career goals effectively regardless if they are big. What you will learn in this episode:     How to make achievable goals for yourself     Why you need to overcome your fear of achieving your goals     How you can become confident in your accomplishments Other podcast episodes that you may also like https://www.buz...

117 I The Truth About Experience and Why You Are Missing Career Opportunities 08.02.2021

In this episode, I share how you can feel more confident about the experience you currently have when you are preparing to transition into an ideal role.  What you will learn:  How to avoid overlooking your relevant experience  Why you should focus on leveraging what you currently have  The power of putting together a list of what you need to translate  Other podcast episodes that you may also lik...

116 I Sick of Being Overlooked in Your Job Search? Try This Value Strategy Instead 02.02.2021

In today's episode, I will be speaking about how to best articulate the value you can bring to an organisation as there is no place for modesty in during a job search.  What you will learn:  The importance of being very specific about your experience and expertise How to confidently articulate the value you can bring to an organisation Why remembering that an interview is a two way process is...

115 I Why Your Fear Is Always Limiting Your Career Growth and Easy Ways to Overcome It 26.01.2021

In this episode, I will be speaking with one of my alumni clients' Angie Bryan who went through my Clarity Career Academy Program. She transitioned from being a Hypnobirthing Practitioner to pursuing a career as a Relationship Coach and Author. Join us as we hear about Angie's journey to gaining clarity around what she really wants to do next in her career.  What you will learn:  How hel...

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