Career Relaunch®

What steps can you take to build and shape your own personal brand and freelance business? What choices will you have to make to define who you are? In this episode of Career Relaunch, Redd Horrocks , a former circus stage manager turned professional voiceover artist   shares her thoughts on how to choose the right professional pursuits, the importance of saying “no,” and how you can t...

How can building your network pay off in your career? In this episode of Career Relaunch, Aaron Fung , a former change management consultant turned Talent Brand Strategist for LinkedIn  shares his thoughts on how your professional network can be an incredible resource for you in your career and why your job should be an extension of your authentic self.  I also share some thoughts on how my profes...

What’s it like to be homeless during your career transition? Helen Wix , a former secretary turned Reiki Master, healer, and coach  describes her experience being evicted from her home and spending 3 years being homeless in Washington, DC. She shares her thoughts on paying attention to signs that point you in a different direction, declaring what you want for your career, and clearing out yo...

What does it really take to find the right job for you? Claire McTaggart , a former management consultant turned founder of SquarePeg Hires, explains how she relaunched her career from being a management consultant to the founder of a new job hiring platform. We’ll discuss which factors really matter in hiring and some interviewing tips . Afterwards, during today’s Mental Fuel®, I’ll share my refl...

What is the life of a professional tennis player REALLY like? Former professional tennis player Rina Einy who’s played in the Australian Open, US Open, Wimbledon and the Olympics, gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the realities of being a professional athlete , why she decided to move on from tennis to become a finance professional, and how to  balance your career choices with your pers...

How can you make sense of all the emotions involved with starting over in your career? Erika Boissiere , a former investment banker turned couples counselor,  shares insights on the emotions of letting go of one career for another, the impact your career has on your relationships, and the art of starting over.  In the Mental Fuel ® segment, I also share some thoughts on the how I dealt with the “l...

What can bravery do for your career? In this episode of Career Relaunch, Raluca Comanescu , an architect turned productivity trainer  shares her thoughts on an emotions-based approach to setting authentic goals, the power of accountability, and the importance of self-love .  I also share some thoughts on how you can inject more bravery into your own career decisions. Key Career Insights People too...

What does it take to make a bold career move? How do you know when the right time has come to change careers? Khai Yong Ng explains how he relaunched his career from being a pharmacist to a digital marketer & growth strategist in the tech education sector. We’ll discuss not letting your past degree dictate your future and how you can hustle your way into an entirely new industry. Afterwards, d...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to balance everything in your work and life? In this episode of Career Relaunch, Lisa Abramson shares her story of how she relaunched her career in mobile advertising and PR to become a maternal mental health advocate and mindfulness coach. We’ll discuss the impact of motherhood and post partum depression on your professional outlook and the importance of self...

How can you find the right recruiter when you’re job hunting? What are some of the biggest mistakes candidates make when working with recruiters? What really makes the difference when it comes to getting invited for an interview? Ben de Grouchy taps into his 10+ years of recruitment experience to explain  how to work effectively with recruiters and headhunters during your career transition. ...

What have you spent your time chasing in your career? Fancy titles? The role of CEO? The opportunity to say you manage a huge team of X people? Have you ever stopped to think about why those things matter to you so much? What drives you to focus on that goal? In this 1-year anniversary episode of Career Relaunch, Bruce Daisley , Vice President of Twitter, EMEA shares his insights on drivers of hap...

Hear about the the limitations of always playing it safe and why the ability to handle rejection can be such an incredibly powerful asset during your career.  Andy Whelan shares his story of how he relaunched his career from being an actor to a small business owner and eventually a career coach. Afterwards, I’ll share my thoughts on how I manage rejection in my own life and career. Key Career Insi...

International cover model turned food entrepreneur Colette Russell Smith  shares her thoughts on handling setbacks and the importance of turning your ideas into concrete actions.  I also explain how I move forward with daunting goals  during the Mental Fuel® segment. Key Career Insights If someone says “no,” it may have absolutely nothing to do with you. Persistence is about continuing...

How can you apply design thinking to your own career? In this episode of Career Relaunch, former high school teacher turned Site Reliability Engineer for DropBox , Krishelle Hardson-Hurley explains how she relaunched her career, sharing useful tips on how to use design thinking to plan out your next career move, investing time to create a clear & consistent career narrative, and the opportunit...

Your past professional experiences can often play an unexpected role in shaping your future career. In this week’s episode of Career Relaunch, Dinara Kasko explains how she used her training as an architect to now create beautiful architectural desserts as a pastry chef . We’ll discuss the importance of persistence, how to get your work noticed, and how to put yourself in a position to get l...

What does it take to move to a new country and relaunch your life? In Career Relaunch Episode 21, Manuel Chilet shares his unique story of transplanting himself from Valencia, Spain to London, UK, shifting from Sales to the Hospitality industry. He now works on the concierge team at the W Hotel in London. During the episode, Manuel shares some useful tips on the impact a positive attitude can have...

Sandeep Johal , a former nonprofit teacher turned artist  shares her thoughts on breaking through cultural barriers, the impact of becoming a parent on your career, why connecting with people & community is critical, and how to become your own #1 fan. I also share some thoughts on the importance of believing in your own work . Key Career Insights Even when you know your career passions don&#82...

Adrian Granzella Larssen explains how she opened new doors in her career, shifting from her editorial role at the George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, DC to eventually becoming the Editor at Large at The Muse in New York City. During the episode, she shares some useful tips on taking charge of your career trajectory, networking for introverts, and making manageable steps towa...

Hear what can happen when you leave a fancy finance job behind to “give back” to the community. In this episode of Career Relaunch, Scott Lee , a former money markets broker in London who left his job behind to feed the homeless  shares his thoughts on creating value, making a contribution to society, and how reading books can really change your life. I also shared a couple of my favor...

In this week’s Career Relaunch episode, David Pullara explains why he decided to leave his job at Google and instead focus his energies on his family and a few passion projects. We discuss respecting your authentic self and pursuing projects that feed your true interests. During today’s Mental Fuel segment, I described what happened when I decided to pursue a couple of my own side interests. Key C...

Solonia Teodros discusses her international moves and shift from working in the PR world to co-founding The Change School, an organization focused on helping people navigate change. We’ll talk about how your cultural upbringing can affect your career choices and the importance of creating boundaries between work and the rest of your life. Afterwards, during today’s Mental Fuel segment, I’ll share...

Becoming a freelancer has plenty of benefits including independence, freedom, and control over your time. However, it also involves many ups and downs, doubts, and uncertainty along the way. In this episode of Career Relaunch, Stephen Satterfield , a former restaurant manager turned freelance writer and founder of an online food magazine  shares his own unique career journey and thoughts on how to...

Your career can take turns outside of your control, and when that happens, you have a  choice between taking charge of the situation or allowing yourself to get knocked down. In this episode of Career Relaunch, Anne Lipton  a former neurologist & dementia specialist turned writer & speaker  discusses doing what you love, not just what you know and embracing the idea of stepping off the bea...

Sometimes, your career can evolve in surprising ways, and you can either fight those changes or embrace them. In this episode of Career Relaunch, Julian Mather  a former army sniper turned TV cameraman turned magician  discusses the importance of letting go and embracing the twists and turns of your career. I also share some thoughts on the importance of putting yourself out there to create new op...

Wow, we’ve finished the first 10 episodes of Career Relaunch, which brings us to the end of Season One! Thank you so much for being a subscriber and loyal listener. With the holidays upon us, this week’s episode is going to be a little different. I’m not featuring a guest, but instead, I’ll be sharing my own reflections and lessons I’ve learned from our first 10 guest...