The Career Change Maker Podcast I Career Change, Career Advancement & Leadership Development

In this episode I discuss the cost of settling in your career. A recent Gallup survey revealed that 85% of people weren’t happy in their jobs. 85%! Does this surprise you? Perhaps you are one of the 85%. Have you been venting how you feel frustrated and undervalued during discussions with the people close to you but not taking action? I want you to recognise that this is something that you can change. The fear of failure when it comes to making a career move is all too real, but essentially, you have two outcomes. You either win, or you learn. Both of these outcomes will strengthen your ability, but it takes overcoming fear to achieve them. You can’t separate the impact that work has on your personal life, so it’s important for you to be intentional about your career. I want to help you bid farewell to the days of having the same conversations time and time again. What you will learn: •      The personal, emotional and financial cost of settling in your career•      How you are viewing fear•      How to push past these fear hurdles and experience what’s on the other side Other episodes you may enjoy:Episode155: How To Be More Confident In Your Career Change DecisionsEpisode 140: Why You Deserve A Better Role So That You Can Stop Feeling Unhappy In Your WorkTHIS EPISODE IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY THE CAREER CHANGE MAKER PROGRAMThis episode was brought to you by my signature program, the Career Change Maker Program. If you are looking for support with changing career direction, book a suitability call >> Career Clarity Call.Send us a text

In this episode I discuss how to be more confident in your career change decisions. All too often I see people waiting… and waiting… until they have a clear idea about what it is they want to do before they take any action. How can you approach this in a way that’s going to keep you moving forward, rather than staying stuck? I want you to have confidence! If you've been trying to figure out your next move for ages, going around in circles, asking yourself, friends or colleagues what you should do next; the missing piece of the puzzle is within grasp. I want to encourage you to ask, ‘What do I need in order for me to feel happy and fulfilled in a role?’, rather than ‘What is the next role that I'm going to go for?’. You made some decisions to get to the place you are now. Just because you are no longer happy with the results of your decisions, does not mean that you will make the same mistake again. You’ve changed as a person and it’s time to take action. Trust your ability. What you will learn: •      The importance of defining your needs when it comes to your next role•      Where confidence comes from•      How to use your confidence to make informed decisions and further your career Other episodes you may enjoy:Episode 153 Introducing The Career Change Maker MethodEpisode 149: You Have What It Takes To Make A Career ChangeTHIS EPISODE IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY THE CAREER CHANGE MAKER PROGRAMThis episode was brought to you by my signature program, the Career Change Maker Program. If you are looking for support with changing career direction, book a suitability call >> Career Clarity Call.Send us a text

In this episode, I discuss why you shouldn’t wait until it’s too late to make a career move.I want you to have choices…I see too many people waiting for the ‘right time’ to make a career move. And let me share with you – there is never a right time… only now.If this is you, I would imagine it will take something big to be the catalyst for your change, perhaps redundancy or restructuring within your organisation.The problem is, if you wait until then, there will be such a sense of urgency to you making a move that you’re not going to have the head space to consider what is going to be the best move for you.You’ll end up looking for a role similar to what you’re doing already, something that’s easy for you to transition into, because you just need to find something.The decision you make will be very different from the decision you’d make if you felt like you had time and options.If you’re in a role now and you know you’re not happy, I encourage you to start taking action now.There’s a whole process that needs to happen to take control of your career. It takes time.I want to encourage you, if you’ve been putting things off, and you’re repeating on a daily basis ‘there must be more’, it’s probably time to spend full attention to what it is you want to be doing next.It doesn’t always need to be a huge leap, it can be a slight shift, but you won’t realise what it is until you give it the time.You do have control over this, so take control.What you will learn:How two of my clients took control of their careers before they needed toWhy it’s important to take action while you have choicesWhy making a career move takes timeOther episodes you may enjoy:Episode 142: The One Thing You Need To Make A Successful Career ChangeEpisode: 132 The Six Letter Word That Is Stopping You From Making Your Next Career MoveTHIS EPISODE IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY THE CAREER CHANGE MAKER PROGRAMThis episode was brought to you by my signature program, the Career Change Maker Program. If you are looking for support with changing career direction, book a suitability call >> Career Clarity Call.Send us a text

In this episode, we go behind the scenes and I introduce you to the Career Change Maker Method.The Career Change Maker Method is the methodology that underpins the work I do within my signature program and with my clients on a one-to-one basis.When you can produce consistency of results, it is incredibly powerful and the processes and systems I have created within this method produce exactly this.In this episode, I discuss the four phases to the unique framework that underpins my coaching, training and speaking services:1.       Self-leadershipThis is often over-looked, but I’ve discovered that is so important to delve into understanding yourself more so that you can make career decisions that are in alignment with who you are and what you want. We also look at the mindset shifts that need to happen for you to make a change.2.       Unapologetic visionAfter completing the work on self-leadership, you can then move onto discovering what kind of work would allow you to feel most fulfilled. I encourage you to have huge, audacious goals and visions – to not be held back by what you think is possible or impossible. Once you know where you want to go, we can then implement the next action steps you need to take.3.       Transition positioningHow are you going to transition from where you are now to making that vision a reality? It comes down to positioning and how you position your existing experience so you can leverage it – to put yourself in the right rooms, conversations and platforms so you are able to attract attention for what it is you want to be known for.4.       Rise and ShineI want you to rise and shine in the area you’ve identified as where you want to be. You will learn how to show up, how you need to present yourself and interview to really shine and attract the opportunities you really want to, as well as negotiate the offers and make the money you really want to earn. When you learn to lean into the value that you bring and how to articulate this, it makes it easy to attract the right opportunities.What you will learn:The different stages of my program and the importance of eachThe inspiring results of my clients who have completed my Career Change Maker ProgramAnswers to your questions regarding my Career Change Maker ProgramOther episodes you may enjoy:Episode 149: You Have What It Takes To Make A Career ChangeEpisode 143: Embarking On A Career Change After Decades In Your Career With Maddy Lee-SmithTHIS EPISODE IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY THE CAREER CHANGE MAKER PROGRAMThis episode was brought to you by my signature program, the Career Change Maker Program. If you are looking for support with changing career direction, book a suitability call >> Career Clarity Call.Send us a text

In this episode, I discuss how you can make a career change without changing your income.This comes up time and again when I’m speaking with people about making a career move. They tell me that they’d love to change roles or careers, but the problem is that they just can’t afford to take a pay cut.I get that. You’ve worked hard to get to where you are. It’s likely you’ve built a lifestyle to match that income and you may be the primary breadwinner in your family.But let me share with you a secret:Career change does not have to equate to a pay cut!In this episode, I discuss why this is and how you can make a career change without taking a pay cut.In fact, I share with you how making a career change can open the doors to more opportunity and pay raises. You just have to approach it in the right way – and that starts with mindset.You will learn:How one of my clients was able to make a career change and receive a 51% pay increaseHow you can command a high salary in a new roleHow to shift your mindset to believe you can make a move and maintain or increase your salaryOther episodes you may enjoy:Episode 142: The One Thing You Need To Make A Successful Career ChangeEpisode: 133 One Thing You Can Do To Progress Your Career Change JourneyTHIS EPISODE IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY THE CAREER CHANGE MAKER PROGRAMThis episode was brought to you by my signature program, the Career Change Maker Program. If you are looking for support with changing career direction, book a suitability call >> Career Clarity Call.Send us a text

In this episode I talk about how to leverage your existing experience to transition into a new role. So, you know you want to make a career move. But what next?  Most of our minds jump to thinking about what training, degree, course or programme we could take to make ourselves feel better equipped. I see this happen all the time, but ask yourself - will that training course or degree equip you to do exactly what it is you want to do next? Too often the answer is ‘no’, because you’re still feeling confused about what it is exactly that you want to do. A course or degree can seem like an easy option as you feel like you’re making progress (as well as buying yourself a bit of time!) but what actually works is taking the time to slow all the way down. You need to stop and consider what it is you want to do. That means starting with assessing what hasn't been working for you in your current role, and then assessing ideally what you want to be moving towards. Rushing this part of the process doesn’t work, but if you take the time to do this part properly, you will be able to take aligned and strategic action. You will also realise that you don’t actually need to take all those courses - you have gained valuable experience that can be applied and leveraged in your new role. It’s just up to you to identify and articulate this value and in this episode, I will show you how. What you will learn:How to conduct a career auditWhat to consider when identifying your ideal roleHow to leverage your experience and your transferable skills  Other episodes you may enjoy:Episode 150: The Identity Shifts That Must Happen If You Want To Make A Career Change Episode 129: Your Job Is What You Do, Not Who You AreTHIS EPISODE IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY THE CAREER CHANGE MAKER PROGRAMThis episode was brought to you by my signature program, the Career Change Maker Program. If you are looking for support with changing career direction, book a suitability call >> Career Clarity Call.Send us a text

In this episode, I discuss the identify shifts that must happen if you want to make a career change. It’s so important to separate two things – who you are and what you do. These two things can start to blur into one along your journey. After all, when someone asks you about yourself, it’s likely you mention your job role. When you are identifying yourself as that person and you’re really rooted in what you do, there’s a problem when you decide that you no longer want to do that, you go for a promotion (hello, imposter syndrome!) go on maternity leave, or take a career break. In this situation, so many people find themselves asking ‘who will I be if I no longer do the thing I identify myself as?’ But who you are is who you are, regardless of what you do. They are two separate things. In this episode, I discuss how knowing this will allow you to feel confident to open your options to doing something different. What you will learn:How to separate who you are from what you doThe importance of articulating the value you will bring to a roleHow to write a compelling CV/résuméOther episodes you may enjoy:Episode 131: How To Leverage Your Existing Experience To Transition Into A New Role Episode 129: Your Job Is What You Do, Not Who You AreTHIS EPISODE IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY THE CAREER CHANGE MAKER PROGRAMThis episode was brought to you by my signature program, the Career Change Maker Program. If you are looking for support with changing career direction, book a suitability call >> Career Clarity Call.Send us a text

In this episode, I discuss why you absolutely have what it takes to make a career change.This comes up a lot when I am speaking to those wanting to make a career move – they wonder if it’s even possible for them.They’re unsure if they can make it happen and if it’s something they should even be considering.What I know from experience is that you CAN make a career change, and if you take the action that is required to make this happen, you will be amazed by what you can achieve.Not only do I know that you can make it happen, I also know what can hold people back.I cover a couple of these things in this episode and how you can move forward.What you will learn:How people pleasing may be holding you backThe importance of making a decisionWhy you need to take time to think about what you DO want to do Other episodes you may enjoy:Episode 145: Why You Feel Stuck In Your Current Role And What To Do About It Episode 143: Embarking On A Career Change After Decades In Your Career With Maddy Lee-SmithTHIS EPISODE IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY THE CAREER CHANGE MAKER PROGRAMThis episode was brought to you by my signature program, the Career Change Maker Program. If you are looking for support with changing career direction, book a suitability call >> Career Clarity Call.Send us a text

In this episode, I discuss what it means to take a career LEAP.It’s the form of career change people talk of most, but also the one most people don’t execute on. What happens is that they decide they really don’t enjoy their current role, and they want to do something completely different. The problem is that this new role or idea feels so far removed from what they’re currently doing that they don’t know how they would even begin to make it happen. They also wonder if it really is the right path for them. Making the wrong decision feels scary, especially if you need to invest time, money and resources into it – what if it doesn’t work out? In this episode, I discuss the tangible steps you need to take, so that you can make that career LEAP with confidence. What you will learn:How to validate your ideasHow to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to goWhy sometimes you need to play the long game Other episodes you may enjoy:Episode 146: How To Know What Type Of Career Change To Make- Part 1Episode 147: How To Know What Type Of Career Change To Make- Part 2THIS EPISODE IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY THE CAREER CHANGE MAKER PROGRAMThis episode was brought to you by my signature program, the Career Change Maker Program. If you are looking for support with changing career direction, book a suitability call >> Career Clarity Call.Send us a text

In this episode, I discuss what a career PIVOT is, and how you can decide if this is for you.If you’re not enjoying what you’re currently doing, you might be wanting to change your role, organisation or the industry that you work in.There’s one thought I hear that holds people back though:‘I’ve been doing this role for years. If I were to change to something different, I will need to retrain or get a new qualification’. In this episode, I challenge that thought. After all, if this was true, you wouldn’t see people being promoted. Promotion is based on the skillset that you have, your potential, and the value you’ve already demonstrated. It isn’t based on experience as you have never done that role before! If you want to move into a new role, you don’t have to have experience.You just need to demonstrate that you have the skillset that translates into that role, to be able to articulate how you’re going to operate at that level, and cultivate the trust that you are a candidate who will know how to operate in this new space.What you will learn:Why you don’t always need to retrain to get a new roleThe two types of career pivot and which may apply to youTwo examples of people who made a pivot without needing to retrainOther episodes you may enjoy:Episode 146: How To Know What Type Of Career Change To Make- Part 1Episode 143: Embarking On A Career Change After Decades In Your Career With Maddy Lee-SmithTHIS EPISODE IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY THE CAREER CHANGE MAKER PROGRAMThis episode was brought to you by my signature program, the Career Change Maker Program. If you are looking for support with changing career direction, book a suitability call >> Career Clarity Call.Send us a text