The Career Change Studio

Episode 13: What if your career could fit your life, not consume it? In this episode, I break down what it really means to have a Life-First Career and why it is so important to approach your career change in this way. You’ll learn: What a Life-First Career actually is The key parts of my Life-First Career Method ® How my new group coaching program can help you put this process into action The Doo...

Episode 12: In this episode, learn how to set career goals that actually light you up and motivate you to take bold action in 2026. I’ll walk you through: Why it’s important to set goals for yourself How to reframe goals so they inspire and energise you A step-by-step process to create career goals that align with the life you want that you’ll be excited to chase this year 🎧 Listen now to create...

Episode 11: Before you set new career goals for the new year, it can be helpful to take the time to look back to help you move forwards. In this practical and reflective episode, I explain why reviewing your past year at work is so useful. Join me, Career Change Coach Dana Stevens, as I  walk you through a step-by-step Career Audit, complete with guided questions to help you assess your wins, less...

Episode 10:   In this episode, Career Change Coach Dana Stevens helps you to shift your perspective on something that can quietly shape every part of your life: your self-talk . If your internal monologue is unhelpful and unkind, Dana explains how even small phrases can have a powerful impact. They could be keeping you stuck, holding back your confidence, and slowing down the change you want to cr...

Episode 9: In this episode, Career Change Coach Dana Stevens talks about one of her favourite topics - Confidence. And why it’s essential to start building it before you make your next move. If you’ve ever told yourself, “I’ll feel more confident once I get the new job,” this episode will offer you a different perspective.  I’ll explain why waiting for external validation can actually keep you stu...

Episode 8: In this episode, we’re diving into the powerful role that Limiting Beliefs play in keeping you stuck and how they can hold you back from making the career change you truly want. You’ll learn what Limiting Beliefs actually are, how to start identifying your own, and why simply becoming aware of them is the first step toward transformation. I’ll share how these beliefs can stop you from s...

Episode 7: In this episode, I break down two of the most common myths that stop people from pursuing the career change they truly want. First, I’ll unpack the misconception that changing careers means starting from scratch and explain why you’re actually building on a foundation of valuable experience, transferable skills, and personal growth. Then, I’ll tackle the sunk cost fallacy: the belief th...

Episode 6: If you’re telling yourself that you’re too old to change careers or you are worrying that you have left it too late, then this episode is a must-listen. Join Certified Career Change Coach Dana Stevens as she explains why your age is not the problem, but rather how you are thinking about your age. You’ll learn how your thoughts can hold you back and how thinking differently is going to b...

Struggling to make a decision about changing careers? In episode 5 of The Career Change Studio , I unpack why so many people feel indecisive when they start contemplating change in their careers  and how you can start thinking differently about it.  In this episode, you’ll learn: Why indecision shows up during a career change and why it’s a normal part of the process How indecisions can actually b...

If you’ve been feeling stuck, lost, or guilty about wanting a career change, this episode of The Career Change Studio is for you. We dive into what it really means to find yourself at a career crossroads in midlife  and why it’s not a sign of failure, but of growth . You’ll learn why feeling disconnected from your job doesn’t mean you’re broken or directionless. Itt simply means you’ve changed. Da...

Are you stuck overthinking your next career move because you’re afraid of getting it wrong? In this episode, Career Change Coach Dana Stevens unpacsk how perfectionism, that voice telling you your next job has to be 100% right, can keep you stuck in place. You’ll learn how to think differently about it so that you can release the pressure and stop feeling paralysed.  In this episode, you’ll discov...

​​Episode 1: Welcome to The Career Change Studio . In this very first episode, I’m sharing my personal story of successfully changing careers not once - but twice, including how I transitioned in my 30s and again in my 40s. From starting out as a BBC Radio Producer, becoming a Strategist in advertising, and later becoming a Career Change coach, I walk you through the real, raw moments of reinventi...

Episode 2: If you’re thinking about changing careers but feel stuck because you just don’t know where to start then this episode is for you. Join Certified Career Change Coach Dana Stevens as she shares why most people begin their career change in the wrong place (by job hunting!) and what to focus on instead. You’ll learn how to start your career change journey with clarity and confidence by iden...

The Career Change Studio is your go-to podcast to help you design and create a new working life so that you can live the way you want and need in your next chapter. Join Certified Career Change Coach Dana Stevens for practical advice, inspiration, mindset shifts, and proven strategies to help you move on from unfulfilling work, explore new directions, and design a career that works for you . Conne...