Freya Gordon

Good Shift

Business EN ↓ 30 episodes

Good Shift is about navigating career transitions with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Whether you're making a bold move, starting something of your own, or just looking for more fulfillment in your work, this podcast explores the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and real stories that can help you take the next step. Through conversations with relatable people who’ve redefined success on their own terms, we break down the doubts, challenges, and wins that come with making a shift - big or small.

Author

Freya Gordon

Episodes

Ep 5: Think It's Too Late to Change Careers? Here's How to Break Through Your Limiting Beliefs for Success 08.04.2025 57:13

Ever thought about walking away from a high-paying corporate career to pursue something wildly different - without knowing how it would all work out? In this episode of Good Shift , I sit down with Adam Rowland, former Head of Planning at global brands like Ralph Lauren, ASICS, and Icebreaker, who swapped spreadsheets and a high-paying corporate role, for self-made, stop-motion animation. He didn’...

Ep 4: Mindset Hacks for Making Career Moves with Certified Coach | Bianca Smeekes 25.03.2025 55:58

Why do we stay stuck in work that doesn’t feel right — even when we know it’s time to move on? In this episode of Good Shift , I sit down with Bianca Smeekes , mind-body coach and founder of Neurospark , to unpack the neuroscience behind feeling stuck. In this episode, we explore: How subtle signs like fatigue, anxiety, and numbness may be clues your career no longer fits Why your nervous system c...

Ep 3: Balancing Your Career while Pursuing A Side Hustle with Ned Gow 11.03.2025 57:38

How do you balance a high-performing career with a creative passion—without burning out? I’m joined by my good friend Ned Gow , who’s done exactly that. Ned is an Associate Director at Colliers , building a successful career in commercial real estate, while also being the drummer in No Cigar , a band that has skyrocketed with sold-out tours and a global fanbase . His story isn’t about escaping a...

Ep 2: How to Buy a Business (Instead of Starting One) with Kristiana Laugen 25.02.2025 56:34

Ever thought about leaving your job and starting your own business, but felt overwhelmed by the idea of building something from scratch? What if there was a different approach to being an entrepreneur? In this episode of Good Shift , I sit down with my friend Kristiana Laugen , a powerhouse entrepreneur who took an unconventional route to business ownership. Buying an existing business instead of...

Ep 1: Welcome to Good Shift: Make Your Next Move 24.02.2025 9:35

Welcome to Good Shift. The podcast for ambitious people ready to shake up their careers and build a working life that actually excites them. I’m Freya Gordon , and in this first episode, I’m diving into why I started this podcast, my own career shifts (from law to marketing), and what you can expect from future episodes. Whether you’re feeling stuck, curious about a change, or ready to make bold m...