

The Career Change Maker Podcast I Career Change, Career Advancement & Leadership Development
Janine Esbrand - Executive Coach, Career Strategist, Keynote Speaker
Empowering high-achieving women to navigate career change, advance with confidence, and lead with impact. ***Top Rated Career Change Podcast*** Hello hello! I’m Janine Esbrand – lawyer turned Career Strategist, Executive Coach, and Keynote Speaker.Over 10 years ago, I walked away from my dream career as a corporate lawyer because it wasn’t my dream anymore. Since then, I’ve navigated multiple career transitions within the law, built a successful coaching and consulting business on the side, and stepped fully into entrepreneurship.Through these experiences, I’ve learned what it truly takes to step off the default career treadmill and lead your career with intention. Now, I’m on a mission to help you do the same – to build a career that aligns with who you are and allows you to create maximum impact.The Career Change Makers Podcast delivers actionable insights to help you:✔️ Navigate career progression with confidence ✔️ Enhance your leadership skills ✔️ Create impact in your current role or future opportunitiesEach week, you’ll find:✨ Career change insights ✨ Career advancement strategies ✨ Leadership development tips ✨ Practical advice to help you thrive at workWhether you’re aiming to elevate your position, step into leadership, or unlock greater career satisfaction, this podcast is for you.Tune in for candid conversations and expert guidance designed to help you take ownership of your career journey.🎧 Ready to become a Career Change Maker? Subscribe now and start advancing your career today!🔗 Join our FREE Substack Community – https://janineesbrand.substack.com/ 🔗 Explore Coaching – www.janineesbrand.com/coaching 🔗 Visit the Company website – www.careerchangemakers.com
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Nov 28, 2024 • 23min
# 263 How to Avoid Burnout and Thrive in Your Career
🎙️ Episode OverviewIn today’s episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast, we’re addressing a challenge that many high achievers face—burnout. If you’ve ever felt drained by trying to balance work, family, and personal commitments, this episode is for you. I’ll share my personal story of overcoming burnout and provide actionable strategies to help you avoid it while still thriving in your career and life.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Recognising the Warning Signs of Burnout: How to identify early indicators of burnout before they escalate.✅ Key Strategies to Avoid Burnout: Learn how prioritising yourself, setting boundaries, and asking for help can transform how you show up in life and work.✅ The Power of Rest and Intentional Living: Understand why creating spaciousness and taking time for self-care are critical for sustained success.Action Steps:💡 Prioritise Yourself: Schedule time for rest and self-care—even 15 minutes of quiet can make a difference.💡 Assess Your Activities: Focus on tasks that truly move the needle toward your goals.💡 Set Boundaries: Be brave enough to ask for what you need and say “no” when necessary.Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!👉🏾 What resonated with you most from this episode? Share your insights on LinkedIn and tag us at Career Change Makers. We’d love to hear how you’re making space for yourself while pursuing your career goals.🔗 Resources:Join our exclusive weekly Career Navigator email seriesCareer Change Maker WebsiteConnect with me on LinkedInFollow on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeBetterHelp: Explore therapy as a tool for emotional well-being.👉 Subscribe, Share, and Leave a ReviewIf you found this episode helpful, hit subscribe and share it with someone who’s juggling career and personal commitments. Don’t forget to leave a review—your feedback helps us create content that supports your journey.Let’s work together to make well-being a cornerstone of your career success!Send us a text

Nov 21, 2024 • 10min
# 262 My Next Chapter…The Power Of Reinvention
🎙️ Episode OverviewWelcome back to the Career Change Maker Podcast! In this episode, we’re diving into the art and necessity of career reinvention. Whether you’re feeling stuck in your current role, looking to pivot to a leadership position, or ready to realign your career with your values and goals, this episode will help you take actionable steps to craft your next chapter.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Why Career Reinvention Matters: Explore how the evolving workplace demands adaptability and why growth—not drastic change—is often the key to thriving in your career.✅ The Four-Step Framework for Career Reinvention: How to reflect on your current career path, realign with your purpose, set clear goals for your next chapter, develop the necessary skills for success, and confidently rewrite your career narrative to match your aspirations.✅ The Power of Personal Branding: Learn how to align your personal brand with your career goals and communicate your reinvention effectively.Action Steps:💡 Take time to reflect: What’s working in your career, and what isn’t?💡 Identify skills gaps and opportunities to grow within your industry or role.💡 Update your career narrative: Align your LinkedIn profile, resume, and elevator pitch with your next career chapter.Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!👉🏾 We’d love to hear your reflections on today’s episode. What’s your biggest takeaway? How are you planning to take ownership of your career reinvention?Share your thoughts on LinkedIn and tag us at Career Change Makers to keep the conversation going!🔗 Resources:Join our exclusive weekly Career Navigator email seriesCareer Change Maker WebsiteConnect with me on LinkedInFollow on InstagramSubscribe on YouTube👉 Subscribe, Share, and Leave a ReviewIf you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with someone who’s ready to take control of their career journey, and leave us a review! Your feedback helps us continue to deliver the content you need. Let’s make this your season of growth and impact!Send us a text

Nov 13, 2024 • 1min
We’re Back! A New Season of The Career Change Maker Podcast
After a short break to refocus and recharge, The Career Change Maker Podcast is back! 🎉In this short trailer, I’m sharing what’s in store for the new season. Expect fresh insights, practical strategies, and candid conversations designed to help you:Take ownership of your career journeyBuild a personal brand that sets you apartStep into leadership—whether you have the title or notGet ready for a season packed with inspiration and actionable advice to help you navigate your next career move with confidence.🎧 The first full episode drops on 21 November —hit subscribe so you don’t miss it!Connect with me:Website: https://careerchangemakers.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janineesbrand/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerchangemakerpodcast/Let’s make this your season of growth and impact!Send us a text

Sep 3, 2024 • 25min
# 261: Career Change Maker Program FAQs
In this episode:In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, we dive into the most frequently asked questions about the Career Change Maker program. Whether you're considering a career transition or are already on your journey, this episode will give you clarity on how this program can support you every step of the way.I’m going to be running one last cohort of the Career Change Maker program, starting in September 2024. If you’re a woman who wants to pivot into a more meaningful and impactful role, whilst securing a 5-figure salary increase and you want to be supported by an incredible community whilst following a proven framework, I want you to join us.Join the program here.Join the Masterclass here.Summary:What you will learn in this episode:What the Career Change Maker program consists of – there are 4 core phases based on defining what you want and how to get aligned. You will learn all about the 3 Cs; Curriculum, Coaching and Community.Who the program is suitable for – female professionals with at least 7 years' industry experience who are at a crossroads and are looking for clarity around how to position experience and goals to achieve the right move.How to enrol and why – I’ll take you through the enrolment steps and help you to create an unapologetic vision of what makes you tick, how to achieve career alignment, a new level of personal awareness and create an actionable plan of the steps you can take to get there.Episode Notes:As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.Resources:Join our exclusive weekly email series for career tips and strategies here.Join the Career Change Maker program here.Join the Masterclass here.Book a call with me here to discuss career coaching.If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity Accelerator.Support the showJoin the Elevate program and get the support and guidance you need to take your career to the next level. Book a fitting call here. Send us a text

Aug 29, 2024 • 31min
# 260: Career Change Stories From Past Clients
In this episode:In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m sharing career change stories from past clients. My hope is that you'll be inspired by these success stories from graduates of my Career Change Maker Program and recognise that these ladies likely have similar fears to the ones holding you back from making a career change. If everyone around you seems to have things figured out it can be daunting to make the change… any change. You may be wondering if you are making the right choice, fear may be holding you back and you may be worried about how your decision will impact your salary. You're not alone in having these worries. Be inspired by these case studies and know that you too can transform your career.I’m going to be running one last cohort of the Career Change Maker program, starting in September 2024. If you’re a woman who wants to pivot into a more meaningful and impactful role, whilst securing a 5-figure salary increase and you want to be supported by an incredible community whilst following a proven framework, I want you to join us.Join the program here.Summary:What you will learn in this episode:How to shift your mindset - your next big move doesn’t have to be your forever move. Your decisions are not set in stone and as long as your moves are strategic and you learn from them, they are the right choice. Give yourself permission to explore.Why it’s important to identify what you want early on without the practicalities or the realities that lead to self-doubt – once you know what you want and why you want it, it is very possible to achieve it.How to position yourself as an ideal candidate - whether you have been in the same role for years, the title you want doesn’t match your exact work history, or whether it’s an entirely new industry – learn how to showcase what you bring to the table and why you are the only choice for the role.Episode Notes:As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.Resources:Join our exclusive weekly email series for career tips and strategies here.Join the Career Change Maker program here.Book a call with me here to discuss career coaching.If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity Accelerator.Support the showJoin the Elevate program and get the support and guidance you need to take your career to the next level. Book a fitting call here. Send us a text

Aug 22, 2024 • 15min
# 259: Stop Settling And Start Strategising For Your Career Growth
In this episode:In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I share why you need to stop settling and start strategising for your career growth. If you've ever wondered if there's more out there for you—more fulfillment, more impact, and yes, more income—then this episode is tailor-made for you. It’s time to stop settling for ‘good enough’. Let’s move you from frustration and unfulfillment to feeling excited about the work you do.I’m going to be running one last cohort of the Career Change Maker program, starting in September 2024. If you’re a woman who wants to pivot into a more meaningful and impactful role, whilst securing a 5-figure salary increase and you want to be supported by an incredible community whilst following a proven framework, I want you to join us.Join the waitlist here.Summary:What you will learn in this episode:Why there is a cost to settling – whether that’s how it’s causing you to feel or the financial cost of settling. If negotiating a significant pay rise is not on the cards for you, making a career transition could be exactly what you need to do. Why vision matters – without a clear vision of where you want to go, you can’t decide on the steps and timeframe to get you there. Your vision also helps you to see the gaps that you need to fill to achieve your career goals. How you can work with me – so that I can support you with this strategy piece within the Career Change Maker Program (this is the final time I’ll be running this!).Episode Notes:As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.Resources:Join our exclusive weekly email series for career tips and strategies here.Join the Career Change Maker program waitlist here.Book a call with me here to discuss career coaching.If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity Accelerator.Support the showJoin the Elevate program and get the support and guidance you need to take your career to the next level. Book a fitting call here. Send us a text

Aug 15, 2024 • 18min
# 258: Behind The Scenes Of My Latest Career Pivot
In this episode:In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I am taking you behind the scenes in my latest career pivot. My hope is that you can learn some things from my journey that you can apply to your own. Whenever I feel as though I want or need to make a career change, I apply my proprietary D.A.T.A framework. In this episode I share how I applied it to my career shift and how you can too:•Define•Align•Transition•AttractI’m going to be running one last cohort of the Career Change Maker program, starting in September 2024. If you’re a woman who wants to pivot into a more meaningful and impactful role, whilst securing a 5-figure salary increase and you want to be supported by an incredible community whilst following a proven framework, I want you to join us.Join the waitlist here.Summary:What you will learn in this episode:What holds people back from making a career move – and how making a data driven career decision can help you move forward without doubt or fear. How I apply the D.A.T.A framework to my life and situation – I share the thought process and specifics of how I've worked out what I want to create in this next season of my career.The decision I have made – I share where I am moving in this next career season and what my career transition plan will look like.Episode Notes:As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.Resources:Join our exclusive weekly email series for career tips and strategies here.Join the Career Change Maker program waitlist here.Book a call with me here to discuss career coaching.If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity Accelerator.Support the showJoin the Elevate program and get the support and guidance you need to take your career to the next level. Book a fitting call here. Send us a text

Aug 8, 2024 • 19min
# 257: How One 3-Day Conference Changed Everything
In this episode:In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I share with you some key takeaways I gleaned from Women Consulting Live, a 3 day conference that I recently attended. These takeaways are going to be helpful for you to consider whether you’re considering a career transition, in the midst of it or have just been through it. When you put yourself in a room with people doing big things in their career and businesses, it is truly inspiring and motivating. The person I went into that conference as is not the person I am now - it’s time to stop playing small! I’m going to be running one last cohort of the Career Change Maker program, starting in September 2024. If you’re a woman who wants to pivot into a more meaningful and impactful role, whilst securing a 5-figure salary increase and you want to be supported by an incredible community whilst following a proven framework, I want you to join us. Join the waitlist here.Summary:What you will learn in this episode:A strong why is the anchor you need to make bold career moves – take the time to ask yourself why you want to make a career change and link it to the lifestyle you want for you and your family. Your life can be transformed in as little as a year because of a decision – the difference between where you are now in your career and where you want to be is a concrete decision, followed by action.Success isn’t easy but it’s easier in community – if you have a career goal and you see someone like you has achieved that goal, it’s so much easier to move forward.Episode Notes:As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.Resources:Join our exclusive weekly email series for career tips and strategies here.Join the Career Change Maker program waitlist here.Book a call with me here to discuss career coaching.If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity Accelerator.Support the showJoin the Elevate program and get the support and guidance you need to take your career to the next level. Book a fitting call here. Send us a text

Jul 31, 2024 • 9min
# 256: Why Changing Environment Creates More Career Clarity
In this episode:In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I share with you my reflections from sunny Ibiza around perspective and why environment creates more career clarity. Our daily grind can make it challenging to break out of negative thought patterns that create self-doubt in what we do. These can manifest from random thoughts into full bodied beliefs; once it becomes a belief, it can make us operate differently. You need to figure out what will help you to break the cycle, whether that’s a shift in environment, trying something new, or simply having a change of scene where you can organise your thoughts. Once you work out what you need to move forward in your career, there comes a sense of empowerment that you can have the courage of your convictions and lead a more aligned and intentional life.Summary:What you will learn in this episode:The importance of taking ownership of your ability to shift your mindset – figure out what you need in order to make that happen, commit and go for it.The realisation that you have the power to change your life - the decision is yours to make and although the choices in front of you may not be forever, you can choose what serves you in the now.How to be intentional about the results you want – learn to control the things you can control and allow yourself to be open to the things you can’t.Episode Notes:As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.Resources:Join our exclusive weekly email series for career tips and strategies here.Book a call with me here to discuss career coaching.If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity Accelerator.Support the showJoin the Elevate program and get the support and guidance you need to take your career to the next level. Book a fitting call here. Send us a text

Jul 24, 2024 • 39min
# 255: The Power Of Multiple Career Pivots with Charlie Holt & Chelley Wild
In this episode:In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m joined by Charlie Holt and Chelley Wild to discuss the power of multiple career pivots. Charlie and Chelley are co-owners of Well & Good (4 businesses in one!), experts in organic development and masters of the pivot. They share their experience of several career changes, from working in TV, management consulting, photography, charity and other corporate sectors before making taking the plunge and beginning a joint venture.Listen in to discover the importance of natural transition, trusting your gut and knowing that if you view your work as a portfolio, one where you can flow in and out of different roles, everything you learn can be used to get where you want to be - there are no backwards steps.Summary:What you will learn in this episode:How to adopt the right mindset to deal with pivots in your career – navigating is not easy, but making small incremental adjustments can mean a gentler pivot towards career happiness.Don't underestimate the power of synergy – so many women are taught that it’s necessary to succeed alone and that it’s almost a failure if you seek help. Think again - collaboration makes everything more enjoyable.How to let go of corporate conditioning – a hot tip is not to burn out by going 100 miles an hour, 24 hours a day. You can and will succeed without letting go of other commitments. Episode Notes:As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.About Charlie and Chelley Charlie Holt and Chelley Wild are the co-founders of Well & Good.Visit the Well & Good website.Follow Well & Good on Instagram. Connect with Charlie Holt on LinkedIn.Connect with Chelley Wild on LinkedIn. Resources:Join our exclusive weekly email series for career tips and strategies here.Book a call with me here to discuss career coaching.If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity Accelerator.Support the showJoin the Elevate program and get the support and guidance you need to take your career to the next level. Book a fitting call here. Send us a text