The Career Change Maker Podcast

In today’s episode of the ‘Career Change Maker’ podcast, join me for a career conversation with Aoife O'Brien, Founder of Happier at Work. We dive into empowerment, leveraging your strengths, pushing past imposter syndrome and women in leadership. The world of work seems complicated and uncertain in 2023. As things change and evolve, your approach to your career advancement and career development needs to adapt.We’ll demonstrate how you can be more cognitive when navigating a road to promotion – often we can feel undervalued because there is a mismatch between your own values and the environment you are in.If you are ready for a promotion or want to know how to make a career change, it’s important to highlight and understand your worth and the relationships you can build to become an influential decision maker.Summary:What you will learn in this episode:•The future of work is now - the model is changing, and people are still catching up to this shift in mindset; know your organisations priorities and don’t underestimate what you bring to the table.•How to make sure the culture of your work environment is aligned to you - take your time to work out what is important to you before thinking about a change.•Value is about making an impact - it’s not about gender but the value of the output.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:If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity AcceleratorSupport the showSend us a textIf you are a professional or leader who wants to create more impact in your career without working harder, book a fitting call with Janine today. 

Explore the benefits of working with a career coach, including gaining structure, insights, and accountability. Learn about the power of community and support in career change, as well as the importance of self-awareness and validating career ideas. Discover the duration, access, and ongoing support offered in the career coaching program.

In this EpisodeIn this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast I am sharing my insights and experience to help you make pivotal changes in your career. This is the month when companies choose to fill positions, make promotions, and give you the career opportunity to get noticed.I am going to be talking you through your ‘career story’ so that you can position yourself in the best possible light.  It’s time to create the narrative and recognise your strengths to attract the best employer for you. If you're seeking a career change, this episode will help you to highlight your skills in an interview situation.SummaryWhat you will learn in this episode:What makes you stand out – why you are equipped for the role you want.Understanding how to audit your career - how to piece it together into your personal narrative when making career changes to make you stand out and show how relevant your are for the career opportunity.Your competitive advantage - chronology is not as impactful as your narrative. This will help you recognise your synergy and why you are the right candidate.Episode notesAs 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:If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity AcceleratorSupport the showSend us a text

In this episode:In this episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, we jump into the art of making confident career change decisions that propel you towards career fulfilment. We address the VERY common insecurity of waiting for the perfect idea before taking action and offer valuable tricks to overcome this hurdle. Discover the importance of checking in with yourself to understand your motivations, find inspiration, and make data driven decisions; from there its much easier to position yourself effectively to attract the right opportunities and your dream career.Summary:1.  Understanding why – understanding your motivations is crucial for making a successful career change. It’s important to take the time to understand what is making you seek a career change; this will enable you to make informed data-driven decisions that you can be confident in.2.  Be led by fulfilment – shift the focus from doing what you feel you should do to pursuing what inspires happiness and fulfilment. Discovering and leaning into your passions builds confidence and propels you forward in your professional life.  3.  Embrace change – our aspirations and values change as we grow. Regularly take the time to check in with yourself to make sure you are on the right path.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:If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity AcceleratorSupport the showSend us a text

In this episode:In this episode of the Career Change Maker podcast I am sharing some behind the scene secrets from my career change programme, with strategies to help you change industry, raise your salary, and get promoted. We follow the career change success story of a client who followed these strategies and transitioned to a new industry, secure a senior leadership position, and obtain a well-deserved salary increase—all in one go. If you have been thinking about making a career move, this episode will show you how to leverage your existing experience for success.Summary:1. It’s never too late too make a career change - discover how a client, after 11 years with the same company, successfully navigated a career change by acknowledging her misalignment with the organisation's values and taking proactive steps to explore new possibilities.2. Shift your perspective – addressing the assumptions about career transitions and opening your mind to potential opportunities. Permit yourself to explore and see the possibilities beyond your current industry.3. Positioning your existing experience – understand the overlap between your previous industry and the targeted one. By positioning your existing experience strategically, and articulating your value, you can secure a senior position without having direct experience in the new industry.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:If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity AcceleratorSupport the showSend us a text

In this episode:3 years ago I made the change from corporate lawyer to career change coach, providing career transition coaching for women. Once I made the switch I couldn’t help but wonder “what took me so long, and why?”.  In this episode of the Career Change Maker podcast I explain the top three reasons we stop ourselves from looking for a better career, and how to overcome them to make your career change.Summary:1.  Is it possible to switch careers?  Doubt is a big hurdle when trying to transition careers, particularly surrounding salary and skills. Researching the career you are interested in and gathering data will help you gain the confidence to make a mindful career change.  2. Where to begin? Considering changing career is confusing, you are leaving what you know and entering a whole new world, so understandably it is hard to decide where to transition to. I explain some advice on where to start when looking for better career opportunities.  3. Recognising the benefits of working in a role you are passionate about. When your role aligns with your passions and values, you will perform so much more effectively, and feel the benefits both professionally and personally. 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:If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity AcceleratorSupport the showSend us a text

Explore the key ingredients for a successful career change: embracing commitment, aligning with values and impact, and creating your ideal lifestyle. Learn about the importance of commitment in achieving your desired transition and how it can help you make a meaningful impact. Discover the Career Change Maker program and its benefits in addressing challenges faced by talented women in their career development.

In this episode:With my career change clients, our first sessions often begin in the same way - they are concerned with not having the right experience, credentials or it being too late for a career change. In this episode I explain why your mindset shift needs to happen, and career change success stories from my clients that have put these steps into practice.Summary:1. Shifting your identity – when we have been working in an industry for a while, it is easy to connect who we are with what we do. Taking a step back to separate the two can help you evaluate your wider skills and interests, and opens up career possibilities.2. Remember your expertise – the skills and experience you have gained in one area can almost always be applied in another. Remembering to leverage your strengths in the workplace, and personal strengths, will give you an edge and help you to stand out.3. Understand and explain your value – take time to research and understand the objective of the organisation and role you are interested in. You can then prove how you can add value in this area using examples of achievements in your previous roles.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:If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity AcceleratorSupport the showSend us a textIf you are a professional or leader who wants to create more impact in your career without working harder, book a fitting call with Janine today. 

In this episode:Do you feel stuck in your role? Do you need a change in career? So many people do, but don’t know where to start or what the best next steps to move on are. That is why we are re-sharing this previously recorded episode, which outlines advice from my career change accelerator programme and has led to successful career change stories from my clients.To make a mindful career change you need to be just that, mindful. When we feel stuck the first step so many of us take is to go straight online looking for better career opportunities. But how do we know what will make a better career if we haven’t done the earlier work to identify what we are looking for? Summary:1. Where to start - what you must do before you start searching for new career opportunities.2. Decision making –  how to leverage your strengths and consider your priorities when making your next career change decision.3. Manage your fear – you’ve done your homework, and you know how to change your career. The next step is making sure that fear doesn’t hold you back, using our handy trick you will do just that! 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:If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity AcceleratorSupport the showSend us a text

In this episode, I am speaking to Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, an incredible woman with an incredible career journey. Starting as a labour and employment lawyer, Carol then transitioned to organisational and diversity consultancy (before it was really even a thing!), and now uses her experience and passion to run her own business, providing coaching and advise to high-achieving female leaders and consulting for organisations.In this episode, we discuss the importance of aligning our work with our values and how we can identify patterns within our past experiences and use them to create meaningful career paths. Dr. Walsh emphasizes the need to go beyond surface-level factors like titles and degrees and explore your personal motivations and skill sets when considering a career change, as this is the best way to ensure a fulfilling and meaningful career. We also discuss the common fears and resistance that individuals may face, and Carol explains how creating bridges between your current and desired role is an effective (and less stressful!) method for gradual transitions. What you will learn:-        The importance of alignment - If your work is aligned with your personal values, it will lead to a more fulfilling career.-        How to examine the past - Identifying patterns within past experiences can help guide you going forward.-        The bridge strategy – Transition doesn’t start with handing in your notice. Slowly bridge the gap between your current and desired role.Other episodes you may enjoy:Episode 208: How To Move Industry and Earn More Without Traditional ExperienceEpisode 196: Finding Your Passion Through Change With Elena AgaragimovaTHIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE CAREER CLARITY ACCELERATORIf you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join this program >> https://www.careerchangemakers.com/cca Support the showSend us a textIf you are a professional or leader who wants to create more impact in your career without working harder, book a fitting call with Janine today.