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

 I'm excited to talk about this topicI can understand why you may say you don't have the experience to go for what you want. When you look at the job specification you realise you don't have all of the skills and you also lack the experience that is required. You think the only option is to start all over again, go back to university and study for the next two to three years. So you dismiss the opportunities as an option.What if you shifted your thinking, from "I can't do it," to "how could I do it?" Start thinking beyond the job specification, start thinking about what value you bring to your current role, what impact are you making in your organisation. Its so easy to overlook the value you bring to your organisation because you show up to work, put your head down and do your work. It's something you do naturally so you may find it hard to articulate.Sound interesting? Come and have a listen..What you will learn:How to plan your career move objectively and strategicallyThe importance of owning your skills and experiencesThe overlooked way to bridge any skills gaps. 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 talk about why you deserve a better role so you can stop feeling unhappy in your work.The average person spends 90,000 hours at work in their lifetime. That is a lot of time spent, that you can never get back. Finding a role that is aligned to you, not only helps you but also improves the world we live in. The more people in the right roles, the happier people will be. You can bring your whole self to the work that you do and make more of an impact. A powerful quote by Gay Hendrix " The goal in life is not to obtain some imaginary ideal, it is to find and fully own your gifts ". What an interesting quote! When you started your career journey you were probably very young, saw all these opportunities and put your ideal job role on a pedestal. It is unlikely that you took YOU into consideration when you landed your current role. If you didn't think about your values, your strengths or how you like to work, it explains why you are feeling the way you feel about your role now. What you will learn:How to align who you naturally are with your work valuesHow to find a career that allows you to be yourselfThe power of finding and owning your giftsTHIS 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 talk about why you need to stop counting yourself out of opportunities.When we are looking for a new career or job role we often count ourselves out and we start saying "I don't have all the relevant skills required for the role, I don't have the experience to apply for the position. I think the job will be too hard and I think I might have to go back and restudy at university."But what if you switched your perspective and really took some time out to fully understand the role, what was required, who is well suited to the position and do an audit.  Over the years you have gained so much experiences. You don't necessary have to have the exact requirements for the role if you can demonstrate and articulate that you will bring value to the company through the skills and experiences you have gained, you have a good chance of landing the role. It's also about identifying what you want, planning when to make the move and not just jumping at the first role that is available, you need to be strategic, placing yourself in environments, communities and surrounding yourself with people who are on the same journey in order to attract and land opportunities.What you will learnHow to identify what the right role for you looks like The power of packaging your skills and experiencesWhy identifying your skills gaps can be very usefulTHIS 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 talk about whether it is too late to make a career change.When you are considering a career change there are a lot of questions that you ask yourself, such as am I too old? Is this the right time to make the move or will I have to start all over again? You are not too old. You have gained a depth and breadth of experience that will be valuable to a future employer.  If you don't make the move now, when will you make the move? Now is a good time to make that career move that you have been procrastinating about.Making a career move doesn't have to equal starting over. With all the sacrifices you have made. All of the hard work that has gone into getting to this stage of your career need not to be wasted. Over the years you have gained so much valuable experience which is easily overlooked. Recognise your knowledge as value then its so much easier to filter out your transferable skills for your new career path. Have a plan and be strategic, take control so you can put your next steps in place to achieve your ideal role.What you will learn:The importance of being strategic and positioning yourself for new opportunities.How to put action steps in place to actually achieve your goalsThe power of planning ahead and believing in yourself 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 talk about the fact that a career change is not supposed to be easy.Taking the leap to step out of your comfort zone and explore new experiences is really hard.Turning up to work in an environment that causes you to feel frustrated, disengaged and not fulfilled is also hard. You get to pick your hard. It's only when we commit ourselves to the process that we find out that we are capable of achieving our ideal goals. No one said it would be easy, there are definitely going to be challenges but at the end of it, the time and energy you've put in will be well worth. You are the one in control, you are the only one who can pick the journey that you decide to take, both journeys are hard, you pick your version of hard.What you will learn: What happens when you push yourself beyond your comfort zoneWhy you should commit to the processThe power of embracing the new youTHIS 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 talk about who you spend your time with will impact how quickly you make your next career move.Often times we get so consumed with focusing on making a career move and feel that we have to do it all by ourselves. However, you can be overlooking a very important part of the puzzle. The support system you have built. It's very important to surround yourself with people who are aiming big and making massive transitions. Seeing others achieve what seems impossible builds your belief in what is possible for you. Your network is golden, so grow it and nurture it. What you will learn:How to accelerate your career change journey The power of community and networkingPowerful mindset shifts that will lead to accelerated results in your careerOther episodes that you may also enjoy:Episode 91 – Uncovering Your Top StrengthsEpisode 105 – Why Brainstorming Potential Career Options Isn’t Getting You AnywhereTHIS 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 talk about how to overcome feeling guilty about seeking a career change.There are various reasons why you may feel guilty about seeking a career change. Perhaps you invested a lot of time and energy into a career path that is typically hard to get into or maybe you don't want to let your manager down. What you will learn:How to overcome feeling guilty about a career changeThe importance of overcoming what other people think of you, so it doesn't hold you backHow to demonstrate your transferable skills in a compelling wayOther episodes that you may also enjoy:Episode 102 – Are You Overlooking Relevant Experience & Missing Out On Opportunities?Episode 99 – The No 1 Thing To Do Before Searching For Your Next Job RoleTHIS EPISODE IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY THE CAREER CLARITY ACADEMYThis episode was brought to you by my signature program, the CAREER CLARITY ACADEMYIf you are looking for support with changing career direction, book a suitability call >> https://lightboxcoaching.lpages.co/career-clarity-academy-application-page-new/Want to connect with others who are on a career change journey too? Join the https://www.facebook.com/groups/careerchangemadesimple community.Send us a text

In this episode, I interview the amazing Kt McBratney. She is the co-founder of OwnTrail, an amazing global community of women who are celebrating their individual journeys. We dive deep and talk about the power and importance of carving out your own career path and recognising the value in the journey as well as getting to the destination. What you will learn:How to develop new friendships as an adultWhat to do when you don't aspire to progress to the top in your current role. The power of thinking holistically about the contribution you want to make to the work that you do. The lessons and beauty that come from celebrating your journey and being open to possibilities. Connect with KtWebsite - https://owntrail.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ktmcbratney/Instagram - @owntrailOther episodes that you might also enjoy:Episode 99 – The No 1 Thing To Do Before Searching For Your Next Job RoleEpisode 111 – The Biggest Reason You Are Reluctant To Make a Career Change Right NowTHIS EPISODE IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY THE CAREER CLARITY ACADEMYIf you are looking for support with changing career direction, book a suitability call >> www.lightboxcoaching.com/academyWant to connect with others who are on a career change journey too? Join my private fb community.Send us a text

In this episode I talk about ONE thing you can do straight away to progress your career change journey.What you will learn: The Power of making a decision and following through The importance of believing that your desired transition is possible for youHow having a step-by-step process to follow can and will accelerate your successOther episodes that you might also enjoy:Episode 104 – The Power of Embracing Change with Danusia Malina-DerbenEpisode 98- Why Playing The Waiting Game Is Holding You Back In Your CareerTHIS 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/academyWant to connect with others who are on a career change journey too? Join the Career Change Made Simple Facebook community.Send us a text

In this episode I talk about the six letter word that is stopping you from making your next career move.Often we compare ourselves to others in different areas of our lives, you may compare yourself to other colleagues or other parents, saying things like "I should execute my tasks like her", or "I should raise my children like them".But in reality we are all different and our journeys are different. Your journey is your journey, no one else's.If you find yourself not happy in your role, explore what needs to change. What is causing you to feel that "I should be happy in my role". Even though it's where you chose to be, maybe your values have changed, maybe your goals have shifted. It could be you like your role but something is missing somewhere, explore what is missing and make that change however big or small.It is not an overnight process but once you identify what's missing you can address it and transition into a role or career that is more satisfying and fulfilling. What you will learn:How to Identify the type of career change that is right for youThe power of exploring why you are are feeling frustrated in your careerThe impact the opinion of others have on you and how you can be more intentional about the influences you allow to guide your decisions. Other episodes you maybe interested in: Episode 108 – What Needs To Happen For You To Land An Ideal RoleEpisode 116: There Is No Place For Modesty In Your Job SearchEpisode 123: Knowing What To Do Is Not Enough To Land Your Ideal RoleTHIS 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/academyWant to connect with others who are on a career change journey too? Join the Career Change Made Simple Facebook community.Send us a text