The Career Change Maker Podcast

🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, Christy Rutherford and I dive deep into the importance of internal work, overcoming burnout, and navigating the path to leadership.Christy shares her personal journey of healing from burnout, managing stress, and aligning with authenticity to achieve not only professional success but also well-being.Together, we explore the critical role of self-awareness, trauma understanding, and mental clarity in empowering high-achieving women to thrive in leadership roles.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Internal Work is Fundamental: Personal and professional growth hinges on dedicated internal exploration and development.✅ Trauma's Impact on Leadership: Past trauma, including perfectionism, significantly influences leadership and decision-making processes.✅ Stress Response Awareness: Recognizing and understanding your default stress responses is crucial for personal transformation.Action Steps:💡 Reflect on your default response to stress—how does it show up in your personal and professional life?💡 Start a simple self-care routine: meditation for 5 minutes, three times a week, to clear mental clutter.💡 Lean into your authentic self and align your actions with your true values and goals.Resources:Book a 1:1 Strategy SessionCareer Change Maker WebsiteJoin the Career Navigator weekly email seriesFollow Janine Esbrand on InstagramConnect with Janine Esbrand on LinkedInSubscribe to Janine Esbrand's YouTube ChannelChristy's Resources:WorkbookChristy's YouTube ChannelChristy LinkedIn  Christy's Instagram 👉 Subscribe, Share, and Leave a ReviewIf you’re on a journey to elevate your leadership and make a greater impact, hit subscribe to the Career Change Maker Podcast. Share this episode with your network, and leave a review to help more professionals discover the show and achieve their leadership goals.Send us a textSend us a text

In this conversation with Portia Obeng, a seasoned social media strategist and LinkedIn coach, listeners uncover the secrets to leveraging LinkedIn for career growth. Portia shares her inspiring transition from corporate life to helping others optimize their LinkedIn presence. Key topics include practical strategies for enhancing visibility, building an authentic personal brand, and setting healthy boundaries while chasing career aspirations. With her expert insights, Portia empowers individuals to step out of their comfort zones and embrace new opportunities.

🎙️ Episode Overview:Let’s talk about thriving in intergenerational workplaces.This International Women's Day, join me as we focus on accelerating careers for women in intergenerational workplaces.In this episode, I spoke with some inspirational women about the complexities of intergenerational workplaces, exploring how different generations perceive career development, leadership, and the unique challenges women face.Together, we uncover the common misconceptions and highlight the importance of fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for women's career growth.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Bridge Generational Gaps & Leadership Styles: Learn to understand and navigate the differences between generations, including varied leadership approaches.✅ Maximise Career Growth Through Talent & Support: Discover strategies for organisations and individuals to enhance women's career growth via talent development and supportive environments.✅ Empowerment Through Transparency: Understand the importance of transparency in career progression and how it empowers women.Action Steps:💡 Understand & Empathise: Reflect on generational differences to build empathy and improve collaboration.💡 Prioritise Growth & Feedback: Actively seek feedback and focus on providing growth opportunities.💡 Build Your Brand & Champion Women: Develop your personal brand and actively support other women in their careers.Continue the conversation with our guests:Myma Acquah, Jax Uhi, Melissa Morris and Lupe Colangelo.If you'd like to bring a roundtable discussion like this to your organisation, get in touch with us hello@careerchangemakers.comResources:Book a 1:1 Strategy SessionCareer Change Maker WebsiteJoin the Career Navigator weekly email seriesFollow Janine Esbrand on InstagramConnect with Janine Esbrand on LinkedInSubscribe to Janine Esbrand's YouTube Channel👉 Subscribe, Share, and Leave a ReviewIf you’re on a journey to elevate your leadership and make a greater impact, hit subscribe to the Career Change Maker Podcast. Share this episode with your network, and leave a review to help more professionals discover the show and achieve their leadership goals.Send us a textSend us a text

Are you ready to embrace your unique feminine leadership strengths and navigate the challenges women face in the workplace?In this episode, I delve into the power of embracing feminine traits in leadership, exploring how empathy, collaboration, and even hormonal cycles can be leveraged for success. I uncover the barriers women face and provide practical strategies for thriving as a leader.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Leverage Feminine Strengths & Navigate Challenges: Embrace empathy and collaboration as leadership superpowers, while understanding and overcoming challenges like imposter syndrome and systemic barriers.✅ Optimise Leadership Through Cycle Syncing: Align your work with your natural hormonal rhythms to enhance effectiveness and prevent burnout.✅ Prioritise Well-being & Foster Support: Set boundaries to manage mental load and cultivate a supportive workplace culture through mentorship and emotional intelligence.Action Steps:💡 Know Your Strengths & Cycle: Reflect on your unique feminine traits and track your cycle to optimise your leadership effectiveness.💡 Prioritise Boundaries & Well-being: Set clear boundaries to manage mental load and prevent burnout.💡 Cultivate Connection & Support: Leverage emotional intelligence and invest in mentorship to build trust and empower others.Resources:Book a 1:1 Strategy SessionCareer Change Maker WebsiteJoin the Career Navigator weekly email seriesFollow Janine Esbrand on InstagramConnect with Janine Esbrand on LinkedInSubscribe to Janine Esbrand's YouTube Channel👉 Subscribe, Share, and Leave a ReviewIf you’re on a journey to elevate your leadership and make a greater impact, hit subscribe to the Career Change Maker Podcast. Share this episode with your network, and leave a review to help more professionals discover the show and achieve their leadership goals.Send us a textSend us a text

Are you ready to embrace unapologetic leadership?In this first episode of this season of the Career Change Maker Podcast, I share my personal journey to becoming an unapologetic leader and how it's transformed my work and life. I explore what it means to lead authentically, leveraging your unique strengths and preferences, rather than conforming to someone else's mould.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Authenticity is Key: Discover the true meaning of unapologetic leadership and its importance. ✅ Leverage Your Strengths: Learn how to identify and maximize your unique talents. ✅ Self-Awareness is Foundational: Understand the power of self-awareness and tools like DISC.Action Steps:💡 Reflect and Identify: Analyse your leadership style 💡 Assess and Align: Use self-awareness tools to structure your work and life effectively. 💡 Delegate and Maximize: Free up time by delegating draining activities.Resources:Book a 1:1 Strategy SessionCareer Change Maker WebsiteJoin the Career Navigator weekly email seriesFollow Janine Esbrand on InstagramConnect with Janine Esbrand on LinkedInSubscribe to Janine Esbrand's YouTube Channel👉 Subscribe, Share, and Leave a ReviewIf you’re on a journey to elevate your leadership and make a greater impact, hit subscribe to the Career Change Maker Podcast. Share this episode with your network, and leave a review to help more professionals discover the show and achieve their leadership goals.Send us a text

🎙️ Episode OverviewWelcome to the brand new season of the Career Change Maker Podcast! This season, we’re diving deep into what it truly means to lead with confidence, authenticity, and impact, whether in your career, business, or personal life.I will explore how self-leadership, bold decision-making, and clarity in navigating challenges are essential components of becoming an unapologetic leader. I’ll also be sharing personal insights, lessons learned, and practical strategies, alongside incredible guests who’ve taken unconventional paths to success.Get ready to lead unapologetically!Resources:**1:1 Coaching Waitlist**Career Change Maker WebsiteJoin the Career Navigator weekly email seriesFollow Janine Esbrand on InstagramConnect with Janine Esbrand on LinkedInSubscribe to Janine Esbrand's YouTube Channel👉 Subscribe, Share, and Leave a ReviewIf you’re on a journey to elevate your leadership and make a greater impact, hit subscribe to the Career Change Maker Podcast. Share this episode with your network, and leave a review to help more professionals discover the show and achieve their leadership goals.Send us a text

🎙️ Episode Overview:In this season finale, I’m wrapping up what has been such an incredible journey exploring the theme of owning your career trajectory.From sharing my own reinvention story to having powerful conversations with amazing guests, this season has been packed with actionable insights on topics like resilience, leadership, and building meaningful relationships.In this episode, I dive into the importance of owning your unique career story, why it matters, and how you can use it to unlock new opportunities. I also share practical steps to help you start building your personal story bank today.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why your story is your superpower and how it helps you stand out.How to create a story bank by mapping out your milestones and achievements.How to use storytelling strategically to communicate your expertise and value.Action Steps:Build Your Story Bank: Start by creating a timeline of your key milestones, achievements, and lessons learned.Be Strategic: Think about the audience you’re speaking to and the message you want to convey.Share Boldly: Practice sharing your story in interviews, conversations, or on platforms where you want to make an impact.Featured Guests from This Season:Bukola Bayo-YusufDr. Anika Davis Julian Roberts Resources:1:1 Coaching Waitlist Career Change Maker WebsiteJoin the Career Navigator weekly email seriesFollow Janine Esbrand on InstagramConnect with Janine Esbrand on LinkedInSubscribe to Janine Esbrand's YouTube ChannelJoin the waitlist for my exclusive 1:1 coaching experience for new and emerging leaders ready to increase their leadership confidence and create more impact. 👉 Subscribe, Share, and Leave a ReviewIf you’re on a journey to elevate your leadership and make a greater impact, hit subscribe to the Career Change Maker Podcast. Share this episode with your network, and leave a review to help more professionals discover the show and achieve their leadership goals.What’s Coming Next:I can’t wait to share what’s in store for the next season! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss the first episode when we’re back!Send us a textSend us a text

Are you ready to embrace resilience as a leadership superpower? In this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast, I speak with Julian Roberts, an executive coach and author of Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Building Resilient Teams. Julian shares insights from his journey, strategies for building resilience in individuals and teams, and actionable advice for navigating uncertainty while thriving as a leader.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Three key pillars of resilience: purpose, psychological safety, and diversity.✅ How stepping out of your comfort zone strengthens your ability to weather challenges.✅ Why fostering open communication and collaboration is critical for team success in uncertain times.Action Steps:💡 Identify your team's core purpose and communicate how it drives your goals.💡 Create a culture of psychological safety by encouraging feedback and collaboration.💡 Incorporate resilience-building practices into your routine, such as reflective journaling or physical challenges.Resources:1:1 Coaching Waitlist Career Change Maker WebsiteJoin the Career Navigator weekly email seriesFollow Janine Esbrand on InstagramConnect with Janine Esbrand on LinkedInSubscribe to Janine Esbrand's YouTube Channel👉 Subscribe, Share, and Leave a ReviewIf you’re on a journey to elevate your leadership and make a greater impact, hit subscribe to the Career Change Maker Podcast. Share this episode with your network, and leave a review to help more professionals discover the show and achieve their leadership goals.Send us a text

🎙️ Episode OverviewAre you ready to take the next step in your professional journey and lead with impact? In this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast, we explore the critical transition from manager to leader. Learn the key mindset shifts and leadership skills needed to inspire teams, drive vision, and create lasting impact in your organisation. From understanding emotional intelligence to mastering strategic thinking, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you embrace your leadership potential.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ The mindset shift required to successfully transition from manager to leader.✅ Why self-awareness and emotional intelligence are essential for leadership success.✅ How strategic thinking empowers leaders to balance day-to-day tasks with a big-picture vision.Action Steps:💡 Reflect on your leadership style: Are you focused on managing processes or inspiring vision?💡 Strengthen your emotional intelligence by practicing active listening or empathy in your interactions.💡 Set aside time for intentional reflection to align your daily actions with long-term goals.Resources:1:1 Coaching Waitlist Career Change Maker WebsiteJoin the Career Navigator weekly email seriesFollow Janine Esbrand on InstagramConnect with Janine Esbrand on LinkedInSubscribe to Janine Esbrand's YouTube Channel👉 Subscribe, Share, and Leave a ReviewIf you’re on a journey to elevate your leadership and make a greater impact, hit subscribe to the Career Change Maker Podcast. Share this episode with your network, and leave a review to help more professionals discover the show and achieve their leadership goals.Send us a text

🎙️ Episode OverviewWelcome to the first episode of 2025! In this episode, I’m sharing the three-part process I used to set myself up for success this year. Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or professional navigating your career, this simple yet impactful approach will help you gain clarity, focus, and intention for the year ahead.From reflecting on 2024’s wins and lessons, to incorporating faith-driven guidance, to planning with a 90-day system, this episode will empower you to create a clear roadmap for achieving your goals.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ The power of reflection: How looking back helps set the stage for aligned and purposeful planning.✅ Faith as a foundation: The role of prayer and scripture in guiding personal and professional decisions.✅ The 90-day planning system: How breaking your goals into actionable steps can drive consistent progress.Action Steps:💡 Reflect on the past year: What wins, lessons, and challenges shaped your journey in 2024? Write them down.💡 Define your vision: What does success look like for you by the end of 2025? Consider your goals, values, and priorities.💡 Use the 90 Day Planning System: Identify three key goals for Q1, break them into actionable steps, and schedule them in your calendar.Resources:Career Change Maker WebsiteJoin the Career Navigator weekly email seriesDownload the 90-Day Planning Template – DM “Plan” on Instagram or LinkedInExplore the Career Clarity AcademyFollow on InstagramConnect on LinkedInSubscribe on YouTube👉 Subscribe, Share, and Leave a ReviewIf you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe and share it with your network! Your reviews help others discover the show and join the conversation.Send me a text or DM if you’d like to share your planning takeaways!Send us a text