In this episode: In this episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, we jump into the art of making confident career change decisions that propel you towards career fulfilment. We address the VERY common insecurity of waiting for the perfect idea before taking action and offer valuable tricks to overcome this hurdle. Discover the importance of checking in with yourself to understand your motivations, find inspiration, and make data driven decisions; from there its much easier to position yoursel...
Sep 06, 2023•16 min
In this episode: In this episode of the Career Change Maker podcast I am sharing some behind the scene secrets from my career change programme, with strategies to help you change industry, raise your salary, and get promoted. We follow the career change success story of a client who followed these strategies and transitioned to a new industry, secure a senior leadership position, and obtain a well-deserved salary increase—all in one go. If you have been thinking about making a career move, this ...
Aug 30, 2023•23 min
In this episode: 3 years ago I made the change from corporate lawyer to career change coach, providing career transition coaching for women. Once I made the switch I couldn’t help but wonder “what took me so long, and why?”. In this episode of the Career Change Maker podcast I explain the top three reasons we stop ourselves from looking for a better career, and how to overcome them to make your career change. Summary: 1. Is it possible to switch careers? Doubt is a big hurdle when trying to tran...
Aug 23, 2023•18 min
In this episode: In this episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, we explore the vital ingredients required to achieve a successful career change. If you find yourself feeling frustrated in your current role and endlessly scrolling through job boards looking for a better career opportunity, this episode is a must-listen. We discuss the power of innovation, adaptability, and exploring new avenues for success both within your organisation and beyond. Summary: 1. Embrace commitment - the key to ...
Aug 16, 2023•22 min
In this episode: With my career change clients, our first sessions often begin in the same way - they are concerned with not having the right experience, credentials or it being too late for a career change. In this episode I explain why your mindset shift needs to happen, and career change success stories from my clients that have put these steps into practice. Summary: 1. Shifting your identity – when we have been working in an industry for a while, it is easy to connect who we are with what w...
Aug 09, 2023•26 min
In this episode: Do you feel stuck in your role? Do you need a change in career? So many people do, but don’t know where to start or what the best next steps to move on are. That is why we are re-sharing this previously recorded episode, which outlines advice from my career change accelerator programme and has led to successful career change stories from my clients. To make a mindful career change you need to be just that, mindful. When we feel stuck the first step so many of us take is to go st...
Aug 02, 2023•15 min
In this episode, I am speaking to Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, an incredible woman with an incredible career journey. Starting as a labour and employment lawyer, Carol then transitioned to organisational and diversity consultancy (before it was really even a thing!), and now uses her experience and passion to run her own business, providing coaching and advise to high-achieving female leaders and consulting for organisations. In this episode, we discuss the importance of aligning our work with our va...
Jul 26, 2023•33 min
In this episode I welcome the amazing Zenica Chatman, an executive coach, speaker and trainer, to discuss toxic work environments and how to acknowledge and heal from them. Driven by her own experience of workplace bullying and the emotional and professional impact, Zenica helps others reclaim their power and move to more positive experiences. Sadly, I know that workplace trauma is common, especially for women of colour, so I am really thrilled to have Zenica on to discuss her steps for rebuildi...
Jul 19, 2023•27 min
In this episode, I am interviewed by the amazing Jaz Marfo on her podcast, The Limitless Career Podcast, and we discuss how being intentional in your career gives you choices. Jaz is a successful coach, community manager, fellow podcaster and writer, who draws on experience from her wonderfully squiggly career journey to help others. Through Jaz’s private career coaching she helps high achievers carve out their unique career paths, emphasising the importance of strategy, intent and building rela...
Jul 12, 2023•36 min
In this episode I am sharing the audio from my masterclass: “Make Your Next Career Move Your Best Move”, which outlines my four-step framework for making successful career transitions. The world of work has seen a lot of change recently, which can make the idea of career change even more daunting than before. This episode is here to help relieve some of that fear, and to show you it’s totally possible to switch up your career in the current market. I walk you through my proven four step DATA met...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 11 min
In today’s episode, I am joined by the incredible Alexandra Gilbert as we discuss how to thrive in your career with ADHD. After spending her career working in program and leadership development, Alexandra decided to start a consulting and coaching business to help adults (like herself) with learning disabilities and/or ADHD who have been struggling in their careers. Alexandra’s business, Cape-Able Consulting LLC, was created to help her clients navigate their day-to-day workloads so that they fe...
Jun 28, 2023•32 min
In today's episode, I am joined by the fabulous Naana Badu and we discuss how to stand out and get noticed at work through your style. Naana changes lives through style! As a Style Coach and Speaker, she coaches high-performing women of colour to elevate their wardrobe to exude confidence, be instantly recognizable, and feel 100% authentic in any room. With 15 years working as a management consultant in the Information Technology (IT) industry, she's navigated corporate spaces and learned firsth...
Jun 21, 2023•54 min
Today is the final episode in our Visibility Series, and we are exploring how the world of work is changing, and how we can be prepared for these dynamic shifts. With all these changes, such as AI, quiet hiring and intergenerational work teams, it is becoming more important than ever to position oneself intentionally, and focus on visibility and personal branding. There is no doubt that AI will change the professional landscape. The market for skilled professionals may become more saturated as p...
Jun 14, 2023•26 min
In today's episode, I am joined by the amazing Chrisa Boyce. She is an executive coach and corporate consultant with a background in marketing and branding. We discuss how to build better relationships at work, and how the relationship building skills Chrisa developed has served her throughout her career. We also explore challenges that come with changing your mind. It is not unusual to land your dream career only for your dreams and goals to change over time. Chrisa shares how she personally em...
Jun 08, 2023•29 min
[Visibility Series - Part 8] In today's episode, we talk about how you can land interviews or opportunities without making any applications. Most job seekers are impatient and want to find and land roles quickly. They brush over the important work that actually moves the needle and leads to long term career advancement. We cover both internal and external opportunities and I share how one female professional spent time on the right things and ended up attracting more opportunities than she could...
May 30, 2023•18 min
[Visibility Series - Part 7] In today's episode, we are talking about personal branding and the steps I have taken to build my brand. If you're thinking about your career goals and you're ready to fully show up in your career, this is for you! We dive into personal branding: what it means, the different ways you can show up, and how and where you can present yourself to land the new opportunities that you're aiming for. We also cover building relationships with likeminded people with similar int...
May 24, 2023•24 min
[Visibility Series - Part 6] In today's episode, we are talking about the fact that you can make your next best career move sooner than you probably think. Making a career move isn't just about working hard. It isn't just having your head down, it isn't just doing the work. So often the belief is that your work will speak for itself. You don't want to come across as big headed. You don't want to come across as the person who's always talking about what it is that you've done or what it is you've...
May 17, 2023•28 min
[Visibility Series - Part 5] In today's episode, I talk about not letting the market fool you! Plenty of people are moving into amazing roles in 2023. And plenty of companies are hiring right now! You may be one of the many people who have been considering making a move for a while. You may be feeling reluctant because the market seems crazy; there’s a lot going on and there's been a lot of movement. Everywhere you look, all you hear about is inflation and recession. You may feel like this isn’t...
May 10, 2023•21 min
[Visibility Series - Part 4] In today's episode, I am talking about how to become the top pick for that role that you really want. I break down the formula for blowing out your competition and becoming the top pick for your next career opportunity. How are you currently operating in the work place? Many of us think that the amount of time we spend on something has a direct correlation to the outcome... but it doesn’t always work out that way. If you are a corporate professional, you might have t...
May 06, 2023•13 min
[Visibility Series - Part 3] In today's episode I talk about 3 easy ways to build a personal brand that will grow your impact and income. I start by sharing two big reasons for focusing on personal branding, if you are someone who wants to accelerate and grow in your career right now. The first is opportunity. We are in a time that allows us to create opportunities like never before. Previously, we had to wait for a gatekeeper to open opportunities for us; whether that be a recruiter, a line man...
May 03, 2023•28 min
[Visibility Series - Part 2] In today's episode I talk about how to avoid being overlooked for great career advancing opportunities. I see it time and time again amongst the women that I coach and the clients that I work with - one of the biggest reasons why they feel frustrated in the roles that they’re in right now and want to move to different roles or organisations is because they feel overlooked and undervalued. Because they feel overlooked and undervalued they feel that the organisation do...
Apr 28, 2023•14 min
[Visibility Series - Part 1] Visibility and raising your profile is a key part of creating success in your career. Over the next few episodes, you'll be hearing the replays from a recent livestream series on Visibility. When I first started my career, I was doing all that I could to figure out how to blend in. Blending in doesn’t often lead to getting noticed and being top of mind for opportunities. When I started embracing and leveraging my differences, the trajectory of my career shifted massi...
Apr 21, 2023•28 min•Ep. 214
In my Visibility Series, I will be sharing multiple episodes each week as we dive into the why, how and where of increasing your visibility in the workplace to attract new opportunities. Intentional, strategic, visibility is a must if you are a female professional who wants to position yourself to attract career advancing opportunities. If you want to know how to avoid being overlooked for career advancing opportunities, this series is for you. This series is taken from my LinkedIn lives. Join t...
Apr 19, 2023•2 min
In todays episode I talk about why people get stuck when it comes to really going for what they want. Everyone is keen to set career goals, but it's common to doubt whether reaching your career goals (big or small) will actually happen. Doubt will keep you from make bold moves and taking a proactive approach to your career development. There is an easy and impactful way to push past the doubt and really go for what you want. Join me for this Career Conversation and let's talk about it. When I wa...
Apr 07, 2023•11 min
In today’s episode I am talking to Dr. Gillian Shapiro about creating your own version of career success. Gillian is founder and Managing Director of Shapiro Consulting. She brings over twenty years specialist expertise on inclusion and diversity baked in with behavioural science and organisational development into leadership, team coaching and culture change. Her focus is on helping leaders and teams build the relationships needed to thrive through complexity, uncertainty and change. In additio...
Mar 21, 2023•27 min
In today's episode, I talk about how better boundaries at work will set you free. Many of us are overworked and frazzled at work. Not because there is too much work today (there will always be more work), but because of the boundaries that we have or fail to have in relation to our workload and work relationships. Better boundaries can be a game changer for your work experience and free up the mental space you need to focus on impactful projects. What you will learn: - How to set boundaries with...
Mar 16, 2023•20 min•Ep. 211
In today's episode, I talk about why you are more equipped for leadership than you think. You may be feeling as though you need more time or more experience before you can step up to leadership level in your career. More time and/or experience is not always required to elevate your career. What You'll Learn Acknowledge that we are all leaders in some capacity. Whether you are a leader of yourself, your household, your children, your team etc. Consider what you are already doing as leaders rather...
Mar 10, 2023•11 min
In today’s episode I share 3 things to stop doing to secure a more senior position quickly. Getting promoted depends on so much more than just your ability to do your current level day job well. Being strategic and intentional about how you show up in the workplace will accelerate your journey to leadership. If it is your goal to elevate your position this year, this is a key episode for you to listen to. What you will learn: - Why you need to stop thinking your work will speak for itself. - The...
Mar 02, 2023•13 min•Ep. 209
In today’s episode I am talking about how to move industry and earn more, without the traditional industry experience. A lot of people I talk to at the moment are discussing moving industries, so I am really excited to share my insights and tips on this topic with you. It may seem intimidating entering a new industry and I know a lot of people have reservations, but there are things you can do to avoid having to start at the bottom or take a pay cut. Why do so many of us question whether an indu...
Feb 23, 2023•13 min•Ep. 208
In today’s episode I am talking to Detola Amure about time management and the tools and strategies we can use to stay on top of our workload. Detola started her career in Management Consulting, and then moved on to become a Business Analyst, working with many industry giants. Then in 2013, Detola launched her own coaching practise “Super Working Mums”, providing leadership and productivity coaching to overwhelmed working mothers to allow them to find purpose and harness their time to manifest th...
Feb 16, 2023•34 min•Ep. 207
