In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I share why you need to stop settling and start strategising for your career growth. If you've ever wondered if there's more out there for you—more fulfillment, more impact, and yes, more income—then this episode is tailor-made for you. It’s time to stop settling for ‘good enough’. Let’s move you from frustration and unfulfillment to feeling excited about the work you do. I’m going to be running one last cohort of the Career...
Aug 22, 2024•15 min•Ep. 259
In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I am taking you behind the scenes in my latest career pivot. My hope is that you can learn some things from my journey that you can apply to your own. Whenever I feel as though I want or need to make a career change, I apply my proprietary D.A.T.A framework. In this episode I share how I applied it to my career shift and how you can too: •Define •Align •Transition •Attract I’m going to be running one last cohort of the Caree...
Aug 15, 2024•18 min•Ep. 258
In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I share with you some key takeaways I gleaned from Women Consulting Live , a 3 day conference that I recently attended. These takeaways are going to be helpful for you to consider whether you’re considering a career transition, in the midst of it or have just been through it. When you put yourself in a room with people doing big things in their career and businesses, it is truly inspiring and motivating. The person I went in...
Aug 08, 2024•19 min•Ep. 257
In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I share with you my reflections from sunny Ibiza around perspective and why environment creates more career clarity. Our daily grind can make it challenging to break out of negative thought patterns that create self-doubt in what we do. These can manifest from random thoughts into full bodied beliefs; once it becomes a belief, it can make us operate differently. You need to figure out what will help you to break the cycle, w...
Jul 31, 2024•9 min•Ep. 256
In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m joined by Charlie Holt and Chelley Wild to discuss the power of multiple career pivots. Charlie and Chelley are co-owners of Well & Good (4 businesses in one!), experts in organic development and masters of the pivot. They share their experience of several career changes, from working in TV, management consulting, photography, charity and other corporate sectors before making taking the plunge and beginning a joint v...
Jul 24, 2024•39 min•Ep. 255
In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I share with you the things I wish I knew before I changed my career, from lawyer to entrepreneur. Fear of the unknown is normal, but you can’t let it hold you back. If I had listened to the voices of doubt in my head, I would not be where I am today. I will talk you through my five top tips that you need to fully believe, fully commit to and fully embody to really help you on your way. You don’t have to know it all before y...
Jul 17, 2024•11 min•Ep. 254
In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m joined by hospitality expert and co-founder of London Rock Partners, Clare Anna, as she shares her 20yrs+ experience and knowledge in the industry. With a focus on the importance of taking people from grass roots through to more aspirational roles, Clare Anna highlights her top tips to have the courage to step out and go it alone, despite the naysayers! Listen in as Clare Anna tells her story from moving up the ranks in ...
Jul 10, 2024•23 min•Ep. 253
In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m back after a short break and ready to talk about showing up fully in your personal and professional life. It’s all about work-life integration. I share my reflections and insights about my journey over the last 5 years. When I first began my entrepreneurship, I showed up with pre-learnt blueprints and strategies from my time as a lawyer. It’s only now that I can recognise that I wasn’t showing up fully. To be my whole an...
Jul 03, 2024•9 min•Ep. 252
In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I reflect on the lessons learnt from producing 250 Career Change Maker podcast episodes! I share insights from the last 5 years and how we got to our 250th episode. When I first began, I didn’t have all the answers (I still don’t) so I chose to talk about what made sense to me. I looked for a way to get my voice out there and make an impact, and that’s exactly what I did, right here in this podcast. This has been a journey a...
May 30, 2024•23 min•Ep. 251
In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m joined by guest expert, Founder and CEO of Fly High Coaching, Porschia Parker-Griffin, as she shares her wealth of knowledge on career advancement. With a focus on practical advice and personal experience, Porschia provides listeners with actionable tips to help you land your next promotion faster. Tune in to learn from Porschia’s personal story as she divulges the strategies that propelled her career forward and shares ...
May 16, 2024•28 min•Ep. 250
In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I share with you the inspiring career journey of my client, Mary, including the strategic moves and wise decisions that led her to 10X her investment in career coaching. Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights and actionable strategies to inspire your career development. I share the steps Mary took to increase her salary by £21,000 and secure a substantial £13,000 bonus so that you can apply these lessons to your o...
May 09, 2024•7 min•Ep. 249
In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I share my tips and insights on how to make your first 90 days in your new job role count. You have spent the time and energy focusing on making the move, now you need to focus on what happens next, starting with the time between landing the role and beginning the role - this is a great time to research and make connections. Don’t wait for the onboarding process, there is room for you to be intentional and make an impression...
Apr 18, 2024•14 min•Ep. 248
In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m joined by Sofia Gameiro Inácio; brand strategist and designer with a background in architecture. Sofia shares her career change journey and the lessons she learnt along the way. We discuss the ways you can move too fast and too frequently through different careers on a mission to find the perfect role. We look at ways to be intentional about your career moves, to pick up valuable and transferable skills and the ways you ...
Apr 11, 2024•26 min•Ep. 247
In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I share the most effective career networking strategies for women. I discuss the importance of networking for professional growth and how women can tailor their networking strategies to fit their personality type. Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, there are unique methods that can play to your strengths. By recognising your natural tendencies and employing these strategies, women can network effectively in a way t...
Apr 04, 2024•15 min•Ep. 246
In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m sharing 3 easy ways to increase visibility on LinkedIn. I speak to so many female professionals who are focused on growing in their careers but are reluctant to show up on LinkedIn. They are put off by seeing so many people excessively promoting themselves and bragging about what they do on the platform. To avoid being viewed in the same way, they will shy away from sharing anything on the platform whatsoever. This inevi...
Mar 28, 2024•16 min•Ep. 245
In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m joined by Amy Shoenthal; journalist, marketing consultant and author of The Setback Cycle. We dive into the topic of overcoming career setbacks. We discuss Amy’s career transition story from her school days studying journalism to becoming a marketing executive, all the while never losing the passion and hobby of writing, which turned into a book deal and eventually her own successful business as a marketing consultant. W...
Mar 22, 2024•26 min•Ep. 244
In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m talking about the sensitive yet empowering topic of asking for what you want in your career without feeling guilty about it. When we are young, we are so committed to what it is we want, or don’t want. As adults, we can lose that courage of our convictions as we fall into people-pleasing habits. It can also make us feel too vulnerable to admit these desires. In order for you to answer what you want without feeling guilt,...
Mar 15, 2024•22 min•Ep. 243
In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m talking about stepping up and getting noticed in your career. I’ve been listening to my clients and reflecting on what holds people back from moving towards career advancement. The answer is reluctance around visibility and showing up; if you are not getting noticed by the right people you cannot achieve your goals. Particularly in a hybrid working environment, do not assume that the right people simply know who you are ...
Mar 07, 2024•14 min
In this episode: In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m talking about moving past negative work experiences. In my work as a career coach, my clients share with me their end goal and where they ideally want to be, but there are often roadblocks and resistance in getting there. This feeling of resistance often stems from negative past work experiences which leave a lasting impact on your confidence. In this episode, we look at how holding on to past experience can affect the w...
Feb 29, 2024•19 min
In this episode: In this episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I talk about the importance of self-leadership in your career development journey. I share valuable insights on how to reflect and improve your leadership skills. Tune in to discover practical strategies to enhance your self-awareness and become a more effective leader in various aspects of your life, particularly your career journey. Summary: What you will learn in this episode: How to gain self-awareness - Learn how to cultiv...
Feb 21, 2024•22 min
In this episode: In this episode of the podcast, I dive into the topic of setting goals and making a meaningful impact in your career. I explore the idea that embarking on a development journey requires you to transform yourself into the person you need to be. I specifically discuss how a significant identity shift played a crucial role in me building a successful six-figure coaching business. By shedding the employee mindset and embracing an entrepreneurial mindset, I was able to make incredibl...
Feb 14, 2024•14 min
In this episode: How much do you really trust yourself? Are you always wondering if the decisions you make are the right ones? In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of self-trust and explore the reasons why many individuals find it challenging to trust themselves. Drawing from a conversation I had with the insightful Nakisha Hicks, I uncover the tendency of placing more trust in others than in ourselves. It's time to embrace your inner wisdom and learn how to trust yourself wholeheartedly...
Feb 09, 2024•16 min
In this episode: In today's episode we are doing one of my favourite types of episodes, a past client case study interview. You get to be a fly on the wall for our debrief conversation that often happens a month or two after I finish working with clients. One of the reasons, I am so passionate about helping people to find meaningful and impactful work that they love, is because I get to experience that. I get to use my skillset to work with and support the most incredible women. I do not take it...
Jan 19, 2024•22 min
In this episode: In this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast, I am reflecting on 2023 as we look ahead to 2024. I find it helps to reflect on the past year, so that we know where we want to go and what adjustments need to be made. After going through a period of grief, I have been reminded that tomorrow is not promised, which highlights the importance of taking action NOW and not putting things off. If you want positive changes in your life, then this is the year to make them happen. I ha...
Jan 12, 2024•14 min
So many people have the desire to make a career change. However, for some it feels to risky to pursue: It feels risky because people are averse to taking a pay cut and career change is often associated with making a move that will require you to start from the bottom It feels risky because you don't know whether you have what it takes to show and do a different kind of job. It feels risky because you're leaving an environment that you are familiar with to venture into the unknown. In today's epi...
Dec 20, 2023•20 min
In this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast I am joined by Mac Prichard, a recruitment and career expert, podcaster, connector, communications strategist, and business owner. We discuss both how to look for work and how to hire smarter. There has been a shift in the way candidates view jobs, it’s less about monetary gain and more about if your values align and if there is flexibility. If you are ready to find a career that aligns with your goals this episode will guide you towards finding...
Dec 13, 2023•35 min
In today's episode I am joined by employee engagement experts Jo Coxhill and Glenn Grayson, to discuss what companies can to do boost retention and prevent employees seeking a career change. Summary: What you will learn in this episode: •Authenticity is a clear driver of engagement. By starting at the heart of the organisation and incorporating employee input, companies can create truly authentic engagement strategies. •Employee voice is key. The workplace culture is shifting towards giving empl...
Nov 23, 2023•25 min
In today’s episode of the ‘Career Change Maker’ podcast, join me for a career conversation with Aoife O'Brien, Founder of Happier at Work. We dive into empowerment, leveraging your strengths, pushing past imposter syndrome and women in leadership. The world of work seems complicated and uncertain in 2023. As things change and evolve, your approach to your career advancement and career development needs to adapt. We’ll demonstrate how you can be more cognitive when navigating a road to promotion ...
Oct 09, 2023•43 min
Have you ever wondered whether you should hire a career coach? In this episode, I will be sharing the different ways that working with a career coach will help you to make progress on your career journey sooner. If you feel like you ave been spinning your wheels for some time, getting some outside assistance may be just what you need. You will learn how a career coach can support you through: Structure Insights Accountability Possibility Models Our signature program, The Career Change Maker Prog...
Sep 20, 2023•15 min
In this Episode In this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast I am sharing my insights and experience to help you make pivotal changes in your career. This is the month when companies choose to fill positions, make promotions, and give you the career opportunity to get noticed. I am going to be talking you through your ‘career story’ so that you can position yourself in the best possible light. It’s time to create the narrative and recognise your strengths to attract the best employer for y...
Sep 13, 2023•9 min
