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

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

In this episode, I discuss how you can identify what type of career change to make.When you know you want to make a career change, one of the hardest decisions to make is what type of career move to pursue.When you know what type of move you are making, it is so much easier to create the right type of action plan.In this episode, I discuss how you can identify what type of career change to make.When you know you want to make a career change, one of the hardest decisions to make is what type of career move to pursue.When you know what type of move you are making, it is so much easier to create the right type of action plan.In this first of a series of three podcasts, I cover the first of three options you have when making a career move – the SHIFT.I share what it means to make a SHIFT and the most effective and efficient way to go about it. Often, if you’re feeling frustrated or stuck in your career, you think you need to do something totally different.You might assume the change you need to make is a huge LEAP.But from my experience, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes you just need to make a SHIFT or a PIVOT.Today, I cover what it means to make a SHIFT in your career and what are the steps you need to take.What you will learn:The 3 different types of career move.Why making a shift is often overlookedThe 2 things that will help you identify if the shift is what you need to doOther episodes you may enjoy:Episode: 133 One Thing You Can Do To Progress Your Career Change JourneyEpisode 131: How To Leverage Your Existing Experience To Transition Into A New RoleTHIS 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

What you will learn:In this episode, I talk about why you might be feeling stuck in your current role and what you can do about it.Are you feeling STUCK?In so many of the conversations I have with people, they share that they feel bored, unfulfilled and frustrated in their role. Sometimes there’s been a management change and they feel like the atmosphere has turned toxic.There’s lots of reasons that people share with me for why they aren’t enjoying their current role.The problem is this:When I speak to some of them weeks, months or even years down the line, so many of them are still in that same position, feeling exactly the same way, because they haven’t taken any ACTION.It can feel too big or too hard, so people don’t move forward.These people know where they are now and know where they want to go. They just don’t know HOW to get there. The problem is the bridge.In this episode, I share how you can bridge that gap, so you can take strategic steps, with confidence, to end up in a role that you love, that fulfills you and that you enjoy going to each morning.What you will learn: The number ONE thing you must do before you can make a changeThe best way to decide on what your next move should beHow to manage fear so that it doesn't hold you backOther episodes you may enjoy:Episode 140: Why You Deserve A Better Role So That You Can Stop Feeling Unhappy In Your WorkEpisode 98 – Why Playing The Waiting Game is Holding You Back In Your CareerTHIS 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 CallSend us a text

In this episode I talk about how to land your ideal role quickly.Are you wanting to make a career move but you just can’t figure out HOW?This comes up a lot when I’m speaking to those looking to land their ideal role – they know they’re not happy with what they are doing but they’re struggling to make any kind of transition as they don’t know what that looks like, or how to get there.This makes sense. After all, it’s likely you’ve been doing what you’re doing for some time, maybe you trained for it, invested time and money in qualifications, you worked hard, you’ve progressed up the ladder…So the thought of giving that all up and transitioning to something else is HARD. Especially if you’re not even sure what you want to transition to. It’s likely you feel confused, unprepared, apprehensive and fearful of making a change.Here’s the thing – it’s not meant to be easy!Doing something you’ve never done before is never easy.And here’s the other thing – I’m pretty sure that you have a history of doing things you’ve never done before, so even if you feel hesitant, this is not impossible for you.In this episode, I discuss how you can overcome these hesitations that are holding you back and how you can take the steps needed to move forward in landing your ideal role.   What you will learn:·         Why getting support from someone who knows the process is key·         Why your personal growth should be seen as an investment and not a cost·         The two options you have in approaching your goalOther episodes you may enjoy:Episode 142: The One Thing You Need To Make A Successful Career ChangeEpisode 138: Is It Too Late To Make A Career Change?THIS EPISODE IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY THE CAREER CLARITY ACADEMYThis episode was brought to you by my signature program, the Career Clarity Academy.If you are looking for support with changing career direction, book a suitability call >> www.lightboxcoaching.com/academySend us a text

In this episode I would like to share with you the one thing you need to make a successful career change and that is commitment. If you are someone who is feeling frustrated at work and you are looking for a career change it is highly possible that you are just jumping straight into looking for a new role with no real direction, as you haven't really decided what type of role you would like to do. You may start updating your CV, looking for a new role, applying for jobs and submitting application forms. Unfortunately, this approach which has no structure and not strategic will leave you feeling even more frustrated. Why?You haven't identified what type of role you want. You know you want to do something different but you're not quite sure what different looks like so you start applying for any role. When you are not clear on what different looks like and you've just gone full steam ahead with the action unfortunately all the time spent submitting application forms, reaching out to organisations and updating your CV can feel like it is wasted. The scatter gun approach can lead you to not much of a return.  Instead, looking for a new role in the right strategic way and making a commitment to the process will allow you position yourself for new opportunities.what you will learn:The importance of establishing your commitment to the process Why you need to stay consistent to the processThe power of using data to make your career change Other episode you may also enjoy:Episode: 133 One Thing You Can Do To Progress Your Career Change JourneyEpisode 138: Is It Too Late To Make A Career Change?THIS EPISODE IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY THE CAREER CLARITY ACADEMYThis episode was brought to you by my signature program, the Career Clarity Academy.If you are looking for support with changing career direction, book a suitability call >> www.lightboxcoaching.com/academySend us a text

There are a lot of people who consider making a career move, but many just don't take any action towards it. Maddy Lee-Smith (my amazing client) is not one of these people... In this episode, we have a very interesting conversation about Maddy's journey from being a project manager for 20+ years, where she felt unfulfilled, to going through my program, finding new opportunities and creating a plan on how to move forward.I’m sure many people will resonate with Maddy as she shares how she felt when she first left University - she was excited to get into the working world, believing that the world was her oyster. She found herself quickly moving into projects as a business analyst, a developer and then into project management. However, Maddy eventually noticed a pattern that she didn't feel fulfilled in her roles, and every two years found herself moving around. She just wasn’t sure what it was that she did want…Maddy noticed that there was a lot of information on the internet about feeling fulfilled in your role and being happy at work. She decided that she had reached a time in her life where, "I have the choice now to do something different".Maddy joined my program and began to feel more enthusiastic and empowered, actually "believing a career move is possible for me". It was reassuring for her to be surrounded by people who had also trained for years, from different walks in life, but were feeling unfulfilled in their careers, as she had thought she was alone. Whilst on the program, Maddy identified the importance of mindset and the beliefs that we hold. After all, if you don't believe you can, you’re not going to take the action that is required to make it happen.We discuss some of Maddy's challenges, stepping out of her comfort zone and some of the actions she took that helped her move forward - talking to people who had already made a career change, gathering data and writing to her 75 years old self.Maddy goes on to explain that she found the framework of my program was a game-changer for her - using data in order to make a data-driven decision, instead of a decision based on assumptions. I explain how, as professional and ambitious women, it’s so easy to get caught up in the doing of other people’s roles, that we don't take the time to think about "what do I want?" My program provides the space to think through what is important to you, think in new and different ways and to shift your mindset around what you think is possible. After completing the program, Maddy now has a clear plan and new opportunities. What's your plan?What you will learn:How to focus more on what it is you actually want to doThe importance of building your self-beliefHow to collect data for evidence to drive strategic career decisionsTHIS EPISODE IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY THE CAREER CLARITY ACADEMYThis episode was brought to you by my signature program, the Career Clarity Academy.If you are looking for support with changing career direction, book a suitability call >> www.lightboxcoaching.com/academySend us a text