Change Work Life

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#123 - Donna Tashjian shares how losing her job led to a career following her passion, the importance of not listening to the opinions of others, and the power of listening to expansive voices.What you'll learn[1:34] What a life mastery coach does and the types of clients Donna works with.[2:48] The different types of mentoring Donna has done throughout her life.[4:13] Why Donna wanted to become a coach.[4:59] The difficulties Donna faced when she was let go from her job at a non-profit.[6:55] How Donna utilised the fact she got laid off and turned it into a positive.[10:12] The feeling of getting fired and how you can respond to rejection.[12:37] The importance of perspective and asking the right questions.[14:57] How having a coach helped Donna on her journey to become a coach.[16:25] The mindset you need to turn your passion into your work.[20:50] When Donna first got a coach.[21:35] How Donna’s coach helped her create a vision for her future.[23:02] The different types of coaching and how to find a good coaching school.[25:38] How long it took Donna to find paying clients for her coaching.[26:18] The best ways to find coaching clients and where you can network.[27:39] How many hours Donna spends coaching and what type of work she focuses on.[28:50] How Donna wants to expand her business over the next five years.[29:18] How to expand your business without increasing your hours.[30:14] How group coaching differs from one-on-one coaching.[33:51] How to get in touch with Donna.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):BNI: Business Networking InternationalEpisode 53: Sewing Bee, jewellery design and empowering creators – with Nicole Akong of House of AkongTwo 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/doing-what-you-love-for-a-living/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!#122 - Success coach and corporate wellbeing trainer Melanie Pritchard explains how to look after your mental health at work, the warning signs to look out for, and how you can ask for help.What you'll learn[1:54] How Melanie helps people who aren't happy in their jobs.[2:39] Why Melanie moved from working in law to starting her own coaching firm.[3:48] Why mental health is now at the forefront of most corporate agendas.[5:03] The hidden costs associated with unsupported mental health.[5:49] The spectrum of mental health and what “mental health” really means.[7:17] How to build awareness of mental illness within yourself and others.[11:49] The power of sharing and when to ask for help with your mental health.[16:23] How mental health hotlines work and how confidential they are.[18:09] The benefits and catharsis of journaling.[19:30] What to do if you are concerned about your mental health.[21:42] How to approach conversations with your employer about mental health.[25:42] How the pandemic has normalised the conversation around mental health.[27:35] The positive effect sharing your story can have on others.[29:35] How recovery differs from person to person.[32:23] How to stay mentally healthy and the importance of being clear on your values.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):SamaritansBetterHelpRelateHealth and Safety at Work ActEquality ActYouTubeMindTwo 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/looking-after-your-mental-health-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!#121 - Coach and brand strategist Carol Parker Walsh explains how to overcome the fears of loss which may be preventing you from changing career and recognise the transferable skills you can take into any future role.What you'll learn[01:28] Carol talks about the Paralympians that she has coached.[03:43] How brand strategy directly links to understanding yourself.[06:41] Carol talks about the common fears when people are changing careers.[07:55] Carol discusses her car accident.[10:50] Looking at the fear of losing the income and status associated with your career.[13:53] How to deal with the worries of making less money if you make a change to your career.[19:12] Negotiating your current position to change where you’re currently at.[20:54] How to approach interactions with friends when you are thinking of changing careers.[23:00] Dealing with your immediate family’s concerns about the choice you are planning to make.[24:50] Carol discusses how she coaches clients that are concerned about “wasting” their job experience and education by switching careers.[27:42] Using your skills and experience in a different way.[29:41] Tools and exercises to help you understand the value of your transferable skills.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):Switchers, Dawn GrahamMindset, Carol DweckThe Big Leap, Gay HendricksFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/will-i-have-to-take-a-pay-cut-fear-and-loss-when-changing-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!#120 - Charlotte Crabtree of Reflex Coaching discusses how to deal with feelings of self-doubt and imposter syndrome and how to stop being a people-pleaser.What you'll learn[01:25] Charlotte explains how horses are involved in the type of coaching she provides.[03:57] Charlotte discusses her background and what led her to start coaching.[05:45] Defining the term “imposter syndrome”.[08:59] The potential effects of imposter syndrome at home and in the workplace.[10:41] Understanding how to tackle imposter syndrome with ongoing management.[13:38] The benefits of learning to understand yourself.[15:20] Looking at tools to help you set boundaries more effectively.[19:30] How childhood experiences can form “filters” that change the way you see things as an adult.[21:46] Looking at the tools and practices that you can put in place to overcome issues in your life or career.[23:53] The Emotional Freedom Technique and “tapping”.[26:26] How working on developing yourself can help to influence workplace culture.[30:44] How to know when you have made progress in your self-development journey.[33:22] When to take the leap into making a change for yourself.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):Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP)Emotional Freedom TechniqueBrene Brown and her Netflix special “The Call to Courage”For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/feeling-like-a-fraud-how-to-deal-with-imposter-syndrome/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!#118 - Manager, facilitator and coach Philippa Kindon explores the benefits of having an internal workplace coaching programme and how you can introduce one into your organisation.What you'll learn[1:48] Who Mayden are and the type of business development Philippa does for them.[3:46] How successful Mayden’s internal coaching programme has been.[5:37] The pros and cons of using scrum methodology.[7:04] The type of structural changes an organisation goes through as it grows.[10:35] The advantages of having self-managing teams rather than a hierarchical structure.[14:49] Why coaching is more beneficial than mentoring or consulting.[17:24] The International Coaching Federation and the rise of internal coaching.[18:53] Benefits of using internal or external coaches.[23:17] What motivated Philippa to sign up as a coach, and how others responded to the opportunity to be trained as a coach.[25:28] How coaching differs from what most people expect.[27:09] What it’s like being an internal coach.[29:12] How you manage your time working as an internal coach on top of your regular job.[32:25] The results you can expect from an internal coaching programme.[33:18] How to measure the success of an internal coaching programme.[34:50] The difficulties of being an internal coach.[37:23] How people can introduce an internal coaching programme within their organisation.[40:08] The key to a successful internal coaching programme.[42:06] Where you can find out if coaching is right for you.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):Scrum methodologyMaverick, Ricardo SemlerInternational Coaching FederationBath Future Talent ProgrammeFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/getting-coached-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!#118 - Chartered psychologist Lucinda Carney explains how workplace appraisals can be improved and what you can do to make that happen.What you'll learn[1:50] What Actus is, who they help and how they encourage people to have regular conversations.[4:22] The challenges involved with developing a software product and starting a business.[8:17] What the purpose of the appraisal process is.[10:24] The importance of having clear objectives and regular one-to-one feedback.[11:42] Existing problems with the appraisals process and the importance of people management.[14:29] How an organisation’s culture affects its people management.[17:06] How we can make the appraisal process better and more effective.[22:26] What the purpose of the line manager is and how having regular meetings helps them achieve this.[24:13] 360-degree feedback and the drawbacks of using it for performance ratings.[29:57] How the objective-setting process can be managed to make it effective and helpful.[32:01] How employees can influence changes in their workplaces appraisals.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):How to be a Change Superhero, Lucinda CarneyHR Uprising Podcast Episode 134: How To Manage a 360 Feedback ProgrammeChartered Institute of Personal Development (CIPD)Squiggly Careers podcast and bookThe Leadership Pipeline, Ram Charan, Stephen Drotter and Jim NoelEpisode 111: How organisations and leaders can get the most out of their employees (and what you can do to help them) - with Jack Broadley of Pelorus ConsultingEpisode 116: Help, I’ve just been promoted - what do I do now? - with Ken ColemanFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/how-you-can-make-your-appraisal-more-effective/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!#117 - Executive coach and meetings expert Mamie Kanfer Stewart explains how to make workplace meetings more productive, effective, and enjoyable.What you'll learn[1:44] How Mamie identified the problems with meetings and how to fix them.[3:34] The value of working in multiple different businesses before focusing on one company.[5:31] The most common problems with workplace meetings.[6:48] What meetings should and shouldn’t be used for.[10:04] Alternative tools you can use instead of having meetings and the power of voice messages.[15:28] How to decide which type of forum is the best to use to achieve your goals.[18:13] Who to invite to meetings and who doesn’t need to be there.[20:28] How to decide the right agenda for a meeting.[24:24] What you can do to make team meetings more effective.[27:40] Why the extra work involved in planning a meeting agenda is worthwhile.[30:44] How to manage meeting behaviours and keep people engaged.[36:50] How to make remote meetings as effective as possible.[40:35] How to persuade people that there are more effective ways to carry on meetings.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):MeeteorMomentum: Creating Effective, Engaging and Enjoyable Meetings, Mamie Kanfer StewartThe Modern Manager PodcastGojoWhere the Action Is, J. Elise KeithFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/how-to-have-effective-meetings-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!#116 - “America’s Career Coach” Ken Coleman discusses how to make the most out of a promotion and what to do when taking on a leadership role for the first time.What you'll learn[1:52] How Ken helps people discover what they’re born to do and make that a reality.[3:24] The wake-up call that made Ken realise he had to work out what he really wanted to do with his life.[5:35] How to learn from your defeats and turn them into positives.[9:29] Common fears people face when they start working in leadership roles.[13:48] What you can do to prepare yourself for an upcoming leadership role.[16:00] The importance of starting your leadership role by building trust with your team.[20:25] The non-negotiable things you need to get good at in order to be a good leader and the value of delegation.[27:42] The value of understanding what your team members are doing and what they need to do it better.[29:23] The importance of knowing your role and focusing on the now.[31:57] How to deal with your failures as a leader and move on from them.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):From Paycheck To Purpose, Ken ColemanThe 360 Degree Leader, John C. MaxwellFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/help-ive-just-been-promoted-what-do-i-do-now/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!#115 - Career coach Lindsay Gordon explains how to find a job that’s a good fit for you and how you can use the interview process to assess if a potential employer’s values align with your own.What you'll learn[1:48] The common challenges analytically-minded people face when changing their careers.[2:58] How Lindsay became a qualified coach and started her own business.[7:35] How to identify what your workplace values are.[10:04] How to find the right workplace for you.[14:05] The type of research you can do to find out if a company will be a good fit for you.[15:32] The power of making connections and how you can use these to find jobs.[19:40] The importance of seeing interviews as a two-sided process.[24:21] What to include in job applications to help you find a good fit.[25:55] The biggest objections to focusing on values in job applications.[29:11] How to make the most out of an interview and ask effective questions.[32:36] How to make a decision when you have multiple job offers.[38:24] What to do if you notice a misalignment in values after starting a new job role.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):Stop Worrying About Making the Right Decision, Ed Batista, Harvard Business ReviewThe 2-Hour Job Search, Steve DaltonGlassdoorSuzanne O’BrienRuth ChangThe Soul of Money, Lynne TwistFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/choosing-the-right-company-to-work-for/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!#114 - BitLift founder and cryptocurrency expert Gerbz describes what went wrong when he sold his business and started to work in corporate, how he switched things up and how diving down the cryptocurrency rabbit hole has enabled him to take control of his destiny.What you'll learn[01:40] Gerbz explains the premise of BitLift and what the goal is.[02:26] Gerbz talks through his educational background and explains what interested him about coding.[03:52] Gerbz explains his career background and introduces his early business venture.[06:44] What the plan was for Gerbz’ real world game.[08:26] How Gerbz came to a decision around acquisition of his company.[11:45] Gerbz reflects on what he could have done differently in the stages of his early business.[12:54] Gerbz explains the challenges around the company and how it was sold.[15:21] Gerbz talks about refocusing after selling the company.[17:35] Making a decision to travel to reset yourself.[20:46] Simplifying ideas to kickstart your business.[25:04] Gerbz talks about when and why he became involved with bitcoin.[26:23] What Gerbz’ involvement in bitcoin looked like in the early stages.[28:39] Gerbz talks about his early customers and how his business started to grow.[30:25] Adapting a business idea to ensure its sustainability.[31:23] Why Gerbz was focused on bitcoin and why he believed in it.[34:38] Gerbz explains what happened to his e-commerce business.[36:12] Gerbz reflects on what the next steps look like for himself and for BitLift.[38:53] The opportunities within cryptocurrency for those who want to learn more.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):Bitcoin White PaperFiverrBitLift “The Bitcoin Rabbit Hole”The Four Hour Work Week, Tim FerrisThe Bitcoin Standard, Saifdean AmmousFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/controlling-your-destiny-switching-things-up-and-diving-down-the-cryptocurrency-rabbit-hole/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.