In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I talk about how your experience can be leveraged to make a career change without retraining. The reason I am talking about this is that I was having a conversation with somebody who is in a place where she's thinking about making a move. She has been working in the same space for the last 10 years. So, she was enquiring whether the kind of moves she wants to make is going to be possible because she's been in the same position for the last 1...
May 11, 2022•14 min
In today’s episode of the‘Career Change Maker podcast, I talk on the topic “The Impactful Career That You Desire Is On the Other Side of This Four Letter Word”. Lawyers are integral to our society, and then we see the fact that so many lawyers are feeling unfulfilled in the work that they're doing. The reason I have chosen this topic is that I find it incredible that there are so many lawyers who are not feeling happy and fulfilled in the work that they are doing. Episode Highlights · 03:10 – Ev...
May 10, 2022•18 min
In today’s episode of the ‘Career Change Maker’ podcast, I talk about 3 ways to get recognition for the amazing job you are already doing and the importance of ensuring that you are positioning yourself to get the recognition that you desire and you deserve. I am quite passionate about this topic because there's so much value that people are bringing, but they're not recognizing it as a value, and that's why I want to talk about this. Episode Highlights 02:40 – There's a big difference between s...
May 09, 2022•17 min
In today’s episode of the ‘Career Change Maker’ podcast, I talk about the common career mistake lawyers make that keeps them feeling stuck. I am having this conversation, particularly because this is promotion season, and I thought it would be good to talk about this as I'm seeing it happen quite often. Episode Highlights · 02:00 – I want to support as many professional women as I can, particularly lawyers in this May Cohort of this career coaching program. · 04:00 - On paper, if you're working ...
May 06, 2022•12 min
In today’s episode of the ‘Career Change Maker’ podcast, I talk about how my career changed for the better post-COVID-19 Lockdown. I am going to be sharing this because in a lot of areas I've experienced that it is relevant to people that I have been speaking to who are considering making a career move right now. There is a lot of movement that's happening in the marketplace. We're hearing about the resignation, and the great big shuffle. Episode Highlights · 06:35 - The reality is that your leg...
May 05, 2022•23 min
In today’s episode of the ‘Career Change Maker’ podcast, I talk about the topic of guilt and feeling bad about wanting to make a move. The reason I want to talk about this topic is that it comes up time and time again when I'm working with clients who are contemplating making a career move. Episode Highlights · 01:22 - When you consider having worked in a role or being in a particular industry for a very long time, it can feel challenging to envision or even think about doing things in a differe...
Apr 27, 2022•18 min
In today’s episode of the ‘Career Change Maker’ podcast, I talk about why you need to stop saying that you don't have the experience required to go for what you want and what you should be doing instead. The reason I have chosen this topic is that oftentimes when people are looking at making a career move, they feel like, they don't have enough experience in that, and how they would move into that. So, I want to talk to you about how to shift your thinking a little bit around this and how you ca...
Apr 19, 2022•16 min
In today’s episode of the ‘Career Change Maker’ podcast, I talk on the topic ‘How to Be More Confident in Your Career Change Choices’. I want to dive into how you can confidently take career change decisions in a way that's going to keep you moving forward rather than staying stuck. The reason why I am discussing this topic is that often I see people waiting until they have any idea about what it is that they want to do before they take any action. Episode Highlights · 04:10 - The importance of ...
Mar 28, 2022•16 min
In today’s episode of the ‘Career Change Maker’ podcast, I talk on the topic o f - Stop Seeking Career Change Advice from the Wrong People. I talk about why you need to recognize that in some areas in your career having external insight can really help. The reason why I dive into this matter is that the advice that you gain from different people can shape your perspective, and that perspective can then inform the types of bias that is created in your mind around what is possible for you. Episode...
Mar 25, 2022•15 min
In today’s episode of the ‘Career Change Maker’ podcast, I want to talk about how to change the industry, get promoted, and secure a salary increase, simultaneously. I'm going to be discussing one of my clients who were able to make the move off and share with you three things that she focused on, and helped her to be able to move forward into a role that she was excited about. The reason I am talking about this topic is that there are professionals who are considering making some kind of move i...
Mar 19, 2022•23 min
In today’s episode of the ‘Career Change Maker’ podcast, I talk about the one thing you need to make a successful career change. If you are someone who is feeling frustrated in your current role then the likelihood is that you're taking this approach of starting to look at job boards, and searching for opportunities. I think that the people who are willing to innovate, who are willing to adapt, and who are willing to look at different ways of doing things, are the ones who are going to succeed a...
Mar 11, 2022•22 min
In today’s episode of the ‘Career Change Maker’ podcast, I am interviewing an amazing guest who works with women to guide them in their careers by assisting in equipping and strengthening them to discover their potential. I am talking to Nakisha about what it has felt like to make a career change amid a pandemic, some of the things that she had to think about when she was deciding when and how she would make her transition. Episode Highlights · 05:12 – Nakisha wasn't doing what she wanted to do ...
Mar 04, 2022•47 min
In today’s episode of the ‘Career Change Maker’ podcast, I talk about what you need to be doing if you want to have more impact and satisfaction in your careers. This topic is important to talk about because there are a lot of people who are feeling dissatisfied right now in their careers, and they need to identify the real problem. So, today I will be discussing the importance of getting to the crux of what the issue is because the reason why you may be experiencing dissatisfaction in your care...
Mar 03, 2022•17 min
In today’s episode of the ‘Career Change Maker’ podcast, I talk about three ways to change your career with confidence. The reason why I'm talking on this topic is that I speak to so many people who have been feeling about wanting to make a career change for way too long. Episode Highlights: · 04:15 - In today's life I want to break down how you can be approaching your decision-making process differently so that you're able to move forward with confidence. · 06:05 - When it comes to your career,...
Feb 23, 2022•20 min
In today’s episode of the ‘Career Change Maker’ podcast, as part of career change strategies, I talk about if you want more than a role that looks good on paper. I often have conversations with people who are contemplating some kind of move in their careers, and what I hear is the frustration that people find themselves in around their careers where they feel they should be at this stage in their career. Episode Highlights: · 02:25 – Whilst it's great to be able to acknowledge what peers are doi...
Feb 22, 2022•20 min
In today’s episode of the ‘Career Change Maker’ podcast, I talk about why you deserve a better role at work so you can stop feeling unhappy. The reason I am talking about this topic is that sometimes people are in roles where they're not performing to their capacity, which means feeling that they are not operating at 100%, but they could be doing so much more. Episode Highlights: · 02:38 – For someone who is a high achiever and focused on being their best, internally they feel that they need to ...
Feb 18, 2022•17 min
In today’s episode of the ‘Career Change Maker’ podcast, I talk about the number one Career Lesson I wish I had learned earlier. I thought I would talk on this topic and share some tips because this came up in a few conversations that I've had recently. I'm going to share with you some of the lessons that I've been reflecting on from my legal career and then how that's translated to where I am now. Episode Highlights: · 01:45 – When I first started as a Lawyer, I had no idea what I was doing, as...
Feb 16, 2022•20 min
In today’s episode of the ‘Career Change Maker’ podcast, I talk about the fact that Career Change is not supposed to be easy. I am interested to talk about this topic because oftentimes when we want to move towards our goal, we can be prevented from moving forward as it feels too hard. Episode Highlights: · 01:44 – I want to share with you the backstory because I think it would be useful for us and also inspiring. · 03:55 - Lots of people have writing books on their bucket list. They say one day...
Feb 10, 2022•21 min
In today’s episode of the ‘Career Change Maker’ podcast, I talk about why who you spend time with is going to impact how quickly you're able to make your next career change. The reason why I want to focus on this is that we need to be thinking about what is holding us back from moving towards the career change and career development that we ultimately want to make. Episode Highlights: · 01:30 – I start by sharing a story of a client that I worked with. · 03:15 - The thing that made the biggest d...
Feb 03, 2022•15 min
In today’s episode I discuss how to position yourself for better career opportunities in 2022. This is a time of the year when everybody is talking about New Year's resolutions and forming new habits. I also share how you can be approaching things differently when it comes to your career and career development. Episode Highlights: · 01:40 – I share that I want to talk about how you can do things differently in a sustainable way. · 04:30 - The reason why so many people fail when it comes to setti...
Jan 26, 2022•18 min
In today’s episode I talk with two awesome guests - Donna Sewell and Helen Goldberg. They both share their journeys, what led them to leave the traditional legal route and start the business which is called LegalEdge. They share what they are doing now to facilitate flexible working and opportunities for lawyers to work in a way that's different, and impactful. What you will learn: It takes time to create the ideal business model There's no such thing as failure - you either win or you learn Mak...
Jan 01, 2022•31 min
In this episode I discuss why wanting more for your career is not a bad thing. I also share the story of a client I spoke to recently who was experiencing self-doubt and guilt about going for a role in a different department at the same company. Perhaps you worry about what other people might think about your career choices. Whether it’s a boss, colleague, a friend or family member, other people’s opinions can easily impact the decisions we make and inadvertently cause us to choose a different p...
Dec 13, 2021•10 min
In this episode I discuss the cost of settling in your career. A recent Gallup survey revealed that 85% of people weren’t happy in their jobs. 85%! Does this surprise you? Perhaps you are one of the 85%. Have you been venting how you feel frustrated and undervalued during discussions with the people close to you but not taking action? I want you to recognise that this is something that you can change. The fear of failure when it comes to making a career move is all too real, but essentially, you...
Dec 10, 2021•12 min
In this episode I discuss how to be more confident in your career change decisions. All too often I see people waiting… and waiting… until they have a clear idea about what it is they want to do before they take any action. How can you approach this in a way that’s going to keep you moving forward, rather than staying stuck? I want you to have confidence! If you've been trying to figure out your next move for ages, going around in circles, asking yourself, friends or colleagues what you should d...
Dec 01, 2021•14 min
In this episode, I discuss why you shouldn’t wait until it’s too late to make a career move. I want you to have choices… I see too many people waiting for the ‘right time’ to make a career move. And let me share with you – there is never a right time… only now. If this is you, I would imagine it will take something big to be the catalyst for your change, perhaps redundancy or restructuring within your organisation. The problem is, if you wait until then, there will be such a sense of urgency to ...
Nov 29, 2021•17 min
In this episode, we go behind the scenes and I introduce you to the Career Change Maker Method. The Career Change Maker Method is the methodology that underpins the work I do within my signature program and with my clients on a one-to-one basis. When you can produce consistency of results, it is incredibly powerful and the processes and systems I have created within this method produce exactly this. In this episode, I discuss the four phases to the unique framework that underpins my coaching, tr...
Nov 26, 2021•26 min
In this episode, I discuss how you can make a career change without changing your income. This comes up time and again when I’m speaking with people about making a career move. They tell me that they’d love to change roles or careers, but the problem is that they just can’t afford to take a pay cut. I get that. You’ve worked hard to get to where you are. It’s likely you’ve built a lifestyle to match that income and you may be the primary breadwinner in your family. But let me share with you a se...
Nov 24, 2021•16 min
In this episode I talk about how to leverage your existing experience to transition into a new role. So, you know you want to make a career move. But what next? Most of our minds jump to thinking about what training, degree, course or programme we could take to make ourselves feel better equipped. I see this happen all the time, but ask yourself - will that training course or degree equip you to do exactly what it is you want to do next? Too often the answer is ‘no’, because you’re still feeling...
Nov 23, 2021•16 min
In this episode, I discuss the identify shifts that must happen if you want to make a career change. It’s so important to separate two things – who you are and what you do. These two things can start to blur into one along your journey. After all, when someone asks you about yourself, it’s likely you mention your job role. When you are identifying yourself as that person and you’re really rooted in what you do, there’s a problem when you decide that you no longer want to do that, you go for a pr...
Nov 17, 2021•30 min
In this episode, I discuss why you absolutely have what it takes to make a career change. This comes up a lot when I am speaking to those wanting to make a career move – they wonder if it’s even possible for them. They’re unsure if they can make it happen and if it’s something they should even be considering. What I know from experience is that you CAN make a career change, and if you take the action that is required to make this happen, you will be amazed by what you can achieve. Not only do I ...
Nov 17, 2021•19 min
