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Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#133 - Fiona Moss is a career and business coach who helps her clients realign their lives to focus on their values.  She explains what values are, why they’re important and how to uncover your own values.What you'll learn[1:55] How Fiona helps others transition to work they find enjoyable and fulfilling.[9:13] What values are and how they are helpful.[11:30] The difference between strengths and values.[13:06] What it means to honour your values and why it’s important.[18:42] The ways people's values encompass both their personal and professional lives.[21:52] How to identify what your values are and position your life to embrace these.[26:14] The difference between values and things you enjoy doing.[28:20] The endless nature of personal development and growth.[32:56] The importance of being able to articulate why you want what you want.[35:31] How to distinguish between values you think you should have and values that are really true to you.[40:09] How to shift your life and career to be more aligned with your values.[43:28] Where to learn more about values and purpose.Resources mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase - this helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you):Start With Why, Simon SinekBe More Pirate, Sam Coniff AllendeTwo exercises to help you find career happinessThe You First PodcastFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/how-to-find-your-career-values-and-enjoy-your-work/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Also, make sure to join the Change Work Life Facebook group and check out the ways you can support the podcast on the Change Work Life Support page.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#132 - Employment law and HR solicitor Alison Colley describes how she created her own ideal work environment by starting her own business.What you'll learn[01:40] Alison explains why she became interested in employment law and what her career ambitions were.[05:53] Why Alison decided to change the direction of her career.[07:50] Alison talks about what led her to go travelling shortly after starting out in her career.[10:54] How travelling helped build Alison’s confidence.[12:07] Alison explains how she adjusted to life back at her job after travelling.[15:20] Alison talks about why she changed law firms.[17:33] Why Alison decided to leave her job and start her own business.[21:23] How Alison got past her limiting beliefs and decided to start her own law firm.[25:50] Finding new clients through networking.[27:54] Looking at long term plans when starting up a business.[28:48] Alison talks about what her firm looks like now and how it has expanded.[31:03] Owning a law firm during the pandemic.[32:20] Adjusting your workload to accommodate a good work life balance.[33:43] Alison talks about what the longer term plans are for the firm.[36:35] Alison explains what has been the most challenging part of her career journey so far and what has been the most rewarding.[37:19] Advice for lawyers who might be thinking about starting up their own firm.Resources mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase - this helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you):Employment Law and HR PodcastThe Four Hour Work Week, Tim FerrisDrupalSmart Passive IncomeInternet Business Mastery podcastFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/creating-your-own-work-environment/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Also, make sure to join the Change Work Life Facebook group and check out the ways you can support the podcast on the Change Work Life Support page.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#131 - Nurse practitioner and Seva Health founder Angel Shannon explains how you can reduce your internal chatter and use mindfulness techniques to stay focused and present.What you'll learn[02:02] Angel explains the mission of her work.[04:05] Defining the term ‘mindfulness’.[06:20] How to stay present in the moment.[09:07] What you gain by being in a mindful state.[11:54] The physiological effects of the fight or flight response.[17:38] Having the awareness to be able to enjoy your memories and then be able to return to the present.[22:17] Using breathing techniques to anchor yourself.[25:00] How to be present when walking by leaving your devices at home.[32:05] Why suppressing your thoughts can lead to negativity overload.[37:20] Using journaling and breathing to help bring you back into the present moment.[39:37] Learning how to stay focused on your current task.Resources mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase - this helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you):“The unexamined life is not worth living”, SocratesPema ChodronPranayamaTai Chi and Qi GongThe Miracle of Mindfulness, Thich Nhat HanhTurning the Mind into an Ally, Sakyong MiphamWherever You Go There You Are, Jon Kabat-ZinnHealthy Housecalls with Angel podcast7 Step Guide to Radical Self-Compassion PracticeFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/how-to-be-more-mindful-at-work-and-stop-your-internal-chatter/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Also, make sure to join the Change Work Life Facebook group and check out the ways you can support the podcast on the Change Work Life Support page.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#130 - Dina Cataldo helps lawyers manage their workload better and here she shares techniques you can use to help you get through and avoid overwhelm at work.What you'll learn[1:50] How Dina felt about quitting her career as a lawyer.[02:45] How Dina went from being a lawyer to becoming a coach for other lawyers.[06:00] What “overwhelm” means and how to identify if it’s happening to you.[08:08] The problem with using distractions when feeling overwhelmed from work.[13:04] The importance of being intentional with the words you use around work.[16:17] The dangers of “overwhelm” and the negative effects it can have.[19:11] How to design your life to be more productive and satisfying.[23:10] The importance of questioning and framing your thoughts around work in the right way.[27:30] Practical steps you can take if you are feeling overwhelmed.[29:39] How to prioritise your time and reduce how often you get disturbed.[34:33] Long-term strategies you can use to reduce the risk of overwhelm.[41:47] “Time blocking” and how to use your calendar effectively.[47:27] Useful tools and resources to learn more about time blocking.Resources mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase - this helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you):Doctor WhoThe Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back WeeklyBe a Better Lawyer podcastFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/im-too-busy-overcoming-overwhelm-at-work/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Also, make sure to join the Change Work Life Facebook group and check out the ways you can support the podcast on the Change Work Life Support page.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#129 - Award-winning educator and neuro-linguistic programming master Brigitta Hoeferle explains how NLP can help you create good relationships, persuade others and sell your ideas.What you'll learn[1:30] Brigitta’s experience in teaching the Montessori method and how she became an NLP master.[3:55] What ‘neuro-linguistic programming’ (NLP)  is.[6:37] The programming side of NLP and how we shape the behaviour of our children.[7:50] How adverts programme us to think a certain way.[10:08] How you can programme yourself to change the way you react.[12:30] How NLP can help your self-development and reframe your childhood experience.[18:43] How your childhood thoughts and upbringing affects who you become.[21:27] How to acknowledge past traumas without obsessing over them and the different strategies to reframe your mindset.[25:36] How NLP can be used as a tool in your interactions with others.[28:12] How parents can use NLP to improve their parenting.[31:29] Techniques to build rapport with your boss and get them to listen to your ideas.[36:48] Areas of NLP to be wary about and what makes NLP different from manipulation.[40:19] The founders of NLP and the science behind it.[41:41] How to find out more about NLP.Resources mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase - this helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you):The Montessori methodAlbert MehrabianEpisode 117: How to have effective meetings at work - with Mamie Kanfer StewartFrogs Into Princes, Richard BandlerThe Four Agreements, Don Miguel RuizThe Success Patterns ShowFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/how-to-sell-your-ideas-to-your-boss/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Also, make sure to join the Change Work Life Facebook group and check out the ways you can support the podcast on the Change Work Life Support page.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#128 - Yoga teacher and well-being expert Matt Appleby discusses how to recover from burnout, the challenges of balancing parenthood and work, and the importance of creating boundaries.What you'll learn[1:48] How Matt helps dads who are experiencing burnout. [4:15] How Matt found his passion for yoga. [6:43] What inspired Matt to do a fully immersive yoga teaching course.[10:27] How Matt realised he needed to make profound changes to his life.[15:14] What burnout looks like.[20:26] Having a conversation with your employer about your need for rest.[23:10] How to manage the workload of studying while working full time and having a family. [24:31] How much time Matt spent each week on his yoga teaching programme. [25:34] How to balance work and childcare responsibilities. [27:30] How being burnt out can encourage you to make changes in your life. [29:26] How to deal with doubts when starting your own business. [30:36] Starting a gym business and the power of high-intensity training. [39:51] How to manage running two businesses at the same time. [41:13] How Matt hopes his businesses will grow in the future. Resources mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase - this helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you):AyurvedaFit20The Sedona MethodFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/stop-trying-to-be-a-superhero-avoiding-burnout-in-work-and-life/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Also, make sure to join the Change Work Life Facebook group and check out the ways you can support the podcast on the Change Work Life Support page.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#127 - Author and coach Becca Ribbing explains why we look for new jobs every few years, how people can recognise that things need to change, and ways we can improve our job satisfaction.What you'll learn[1:40] How Becca found out she wanted to spend her life coaching others.[3:24] The personality traits that make Becca a good coach.[3:55] The typical clients Becca works with and how she helps them identify what they want next.[5:45] Why people’s perceptions of their “dream job” shift and why people seek change over time.[9:39] The problems with having a rigidly defined career path.[12:35] The ways our values shift as we grow and how this affects our career choices.[16:19] How you can improve your job satisfaction without changing your job.[19:35] How to identify what it is that you really want.[24:07] How journaling can help you and how often you should do it.[26:17] The challenges of finding your life purpose while working and raising a family.[31:01] How to recognise when you need to break out of a cycle and the importance of re-evaluating your values.[38:15] The dangers of burnout. Resources mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase - this helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you):The Clarity Journal, Becca RibbingAll Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood, Jennifer SeniorFlow, Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiThe Messy Middle, Scott BelskyBurnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, Emily NagosakiFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/does-the-job-for-life-exist/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Also, make sure to join the Change Work Life Facebook group and check out the ways you can support the podcast on the Change Work Life Support page.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#126 - Interview coach Margaret Buj explains how to negotiate your salary, whether you’re applying for a new job or looking to get a pay increase in your current role.What you'll learn[02:30] Why people find salary negotiations so difficult.[04:00] The times when you shouldn’t negotiate your salary.[04:48] At what point in the interview process you should ask about salary and benefits.[07:30] Why it’s never too soon to tell a headhunter about your current salary.[08:39] How to assess how much you’re worth.[11:04] Negotiating other elements of your benefits package apart from salary.[12:52] The likelihood of being able to negotiate flexible working.[14:49] How an organisation’s current employees’ salary can affect your potential salary.[16:50] How to start a negotiation for a higher salary.[18:10] Factors to consider other than the salary when deciding whether or not to accept a position.[20:12] How to answer the question “What salary do you expect?”.[24:25] Why employers can’t ban employees from talking about their salaries and the benefits of discussing salary with your colleagues.[26:58] The best time to ask for a pay rise in your current job and how to justify it.[31:20] The performance element when asking for a salary raise in your current job.[32:49] How to start a salary negotiation in your existing job in a positive way without damaging work relationships.[36:49] The leverage you have to negotiate your salary in your existing job.[38:05] What to do if your request for a salary increase is turned down.Resources mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase - this helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you):Episode 21: Get that job! Top tips for a successful application – with Margaret Buj, Interview CoachEpisode 28A: Hiring, jobs, and recruitment in the time of COVID-19 – with Margaret Buj, Interview CoachWomen Don’t Ask, Linda Babcock and Sara LascheverPayscaleSalary.comEpisode 71: How to have a shorter working week - with Lianna Etkind of CivicMargaret’s course “Get the Job You Want”For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/how-to-negotiate-your-salary/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Also, make sure to join the Change Work Life Facebook group and check out the ways you can support the podcast on the Change Work Life Support page.Follow us on

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#125 - Career coach Isabeau Iqbal explains how you can recognise the characteristics of perfectionism and offers insight into how you can turn the trait into a strength and stop it holding you back.What you'll learn[02:05] Isabeau talks through her varied career history.[04:10] Defining the term ‘perfectionism’ and examining the qualities and traits that are often associated with it.[06:28] The three different types of perfectionism and how they link with personality traits.[08:05] The advantages to perfectionism and the common behaviours associated with it.[10:38] Looking at the drawbacks and challenges of perfectionism.[15:16] Introducing tools to help you work alongside your perfectionism.[18:04] Examining avoidance and fear as the key blockers to completing tasks.[19:41] How to find the balance between completing a task and making it ‘perfect’.[22:02] Using collaboration and co-working to help curb perfectionism.[23:18] Expressing your priorities to someone else to ensure accountability.[25:26] The benefits of co-working.[27:17] How to ensure that you find the balance between creating something you’re proud of and knowing when to let go of a task.[30:47] Setting a clear intention to enable you to keep you on track with a task or project.[32:51] Four tips on how to curb your perfectionism and how to transform it into a positive characteristic.Resources mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase - this helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you):Tiny Habits, BJ FoggFocusmateHow to Change, Katy MilkmanFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/is-perfectionism-holding-you-back-in-your-career/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Also, make sure to join the Change Work Life Facebook group and check out the ways you can support the podcast on the Change Work Life Support page.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#124 - Career Leap founder Misha Rubin explains how mapping out your values and strengths can help you identify the criteria that your next role needs to fulfill.What you'll learn[01:35] Misha discusses his career background and how and why he created The Career Leap Method.[05:16] Misha talks about his involvement in music and how it helps fulfill him.[07:12] The two common traps to avoid when job searching.[09:42] How to manage your career by curating the opportunities which present themselves.[12:57] Why you should focus on your unique career criteria before looking at salary.[14:30] The four aspects of your unique career criteria: values, strengths, motivations and interpersonal profile.[19:31] How the four aspects align and why you should look out for any conflict.[20:44] Creating a comprehensive career leap map that includes ideas of what your next step might be.[23:51] The research you can carry out to explore the different directions you can go in.[25:18] How to filter down your options and identify what is calling you.[27:19] Why it’s worth waiting until the end of the exercise before looking at the compromises you might need to make.[30:34] Figuring out your direction and taking a series of small steps towards it.[31:40] How often you should review and edit your career leap map.[33:10] How you can take the first steps in exploring a change in your career.Resources mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase - this helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you):Tiny Habits, BJ FoggTwo exercises to help you find career happinessFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/how-to-choose-your-next-job/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Also, make sure to join the Change Work Life Facebook group and check out the ways you can support the podcast on the Change Work Life Support page.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.