The Switch

No matter your career path, most people at one time or another experience a turning point; an opportunity that requires taking some risks. In this special episode, our host, Gee Foottit, is the one in the hot seat, discussing what it means to take a ‘leap of faith’. In conversation with guest host, Sam Oakes from the Financial Planner Life, Gee shares her insights on pivotal moments throughout her...

The path to success can pull you in many directions, whether it’s pursuing multiple specialisms or balancing work and parenthood. This is certainly true for Rowan Morrison, whose vibrant career has spanned writing, publishing, consulting, business ownership, and more. Learn how Rowan navigated multiple career switches, the value of wearing many different professional ‘guises’, and the enduring pow...

An expert of the human mind and trained clinical psychiatrist, Dr. Tharaka, helps people to maximise their thinking and tap into their potential. Dr. T experienced several shifts in his personal and professional life before his first TED Talk in 2016. Since then, he has gone on to speak at conferences around the world and share his story and knowledge with companies in a range of industries from b...

Do you dream of breaking free from the shuckles of a traditional 9-5 job? Or forging your own path? Caroline Syson did too. She unleashes her entrepreneurial energy and showing her superpower - being her own boss. Founder of Pocket Pa, Caro is a self-employment expert, and is on a mission: to grow your business with a simple system to ensure you make more money and build the life you want. With ov...

What happens when you have a serious fall? How do you get back up? How do you build your confidence back up? Hayley Turner has the answers. The UK's most successful female jockey, Hayley reveals how she’s maintained her relentless focus through tough times and traumatic injuries. She talks candidly about breaking down barriers in the sport, the insecurity that lurks beneath – and why success will...

Hardeep Rai has revolutionised the world of entrepreneurship and disability empowerment. Over his career, Hardeep has gone from working with hedge funds, wealth managers and private equity firms to creating an inclusive and accessible business world for disabled people. Today he talks about surviving the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami and how the birth of his son, Eshan, led him to found the Kaleidoscope...

From Army trombonist to world-famous magician is quite a life switch. Richard Jones, Britain’s Got Talent winner, shares behind-the-scenes secrets of presenting the impossible on stage – even when things don’t go as planned. He also reveals the motivations and meticulous planning that helped fuel his journey to the top. The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy , the...

To fans of smash quiz show The Chase, he’s the Dark Destroyer. More modestly, he describes himself as “a barrister who happens to be on TV”. Learn how Shaun Wallace made the switch from lawyer to celebrity quizzer, the secret of the mural in his attic, and his tips for achieving success by “shaking off the shackles of procrastination”. The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Advise...