The Career Change Maker Podcast

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 text

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 text

In this episode I welcome the amazing Zenica Chatman, an executive coach, speaker and trainer, to discuss toxic work environments and how to acknowledge and heal from them. Driven by her own experience of workplace bullying and the emotional and professional impact, Zenica helps others reclaim their power and move to more positive experiences. Sadly, I know that workplace trauma is common, especially for women of colour, so I am really thrilled to have Zenica on to discuss her steps for rebuilding confidence, forming an exit plan, and transitioning away from an unhealthy work environment.We discuss letting go of guilt and responsibility, and the importance of taking time to heal and acknowledge the effects that the mistreatment has had. Zenica also shares advice on identifying and addressing workplace bullying, and the steps one can take to transition away from it.What you will learn:-        Healing from workplace trauma - It is crucial to heal from a toxic work environments before pursuing a new job.-        How to acknowledge what happened - Divorcing oneself from feelings of guilt or responsibility is vital - mistreatment is a result of others' prejudice or issues, not personal shortcomings.-        Support available - There are tools available, like Strengths Finder, to identify and build your strengths in order to cope. Creating boundaries and "never again" statements regarding acceptable treatment in the workplace will help going forward. You can seek support and guidance from peers or a coach when developing an exit plan.LINKS: For more information on Zenica’s work, visit https://www.zenicachatman.com/aboutOther episodes you may enjoy:Episode 204: How to Finally Stop Allowing Imposter Syndrome to Stunt Your Career Growth with Jaz MarfoEpisode 197: Moving Past Negative Work ExperiencesTHIS 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/ccaEnjoying the show? Become part of the CCM Podcast Insiders community for exclusive bonus content.Support the showSend us a text

In this episode, I am interviewed by the amazing Jaz Marfo on her podcast, The Limitless Career Podcast, and we discuss how being intentional in your career gives you choices. Jaz is a successful coach, community manager, fellow podcaster and writer, who draws on experience from her wonderfully squiggly career journey to help others. Through Jaz’s private career coaching she helps high achievers carve out their unique career paths, emphasising the importance of strategy, intent and building relationships. Jaz’s parents were both multi-hyphenates (had multiple careers), which has influenced Jaz’s approach to work, and has taught her valuable skills, including networking, articulating impact, and negotiation skills. In this episode, I am honoured to appear on her podcast and we discuss the impact that mentors have had on our career journeys, and the importance of seeking guidance in order to succeed. We also discuss how to avoid being distracted by opportunities that do not align, and aware of emotions that can lead us away from our long term goals.  What you will learn:-        The value of mentors - Mentors can provide valuable insights and advice for navigating a career, and we discuss why seeking guidance is so important.-        The importance of intention - Intention and action are essential for achieving career goals, and help avoid the distraction of opportunities that don’t align.-        Being the CEO of your career - Taking on the role of CEO of your career means having a strategic plan and staying focused on long-term goals.LINKS:Connect with Jaz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jazmarfo/Visit Jaz's website: https://justjaz.co/Other episodes you may enjoy:Episode 215: How To Avoid Being Overlooked For Great OpportunitiesEpisode 204: How To Finally Stop Allowing Imposter Syndrome To Stunt Your Career Growth With Jaz MarfoTHIS 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 text

In this episode I am sharing the audio from my masterclass: “Make Your Next Career Move Your Best Move”, which outlines my four-step framework for making successful career transitions. The world of work has seen a lot of change recently, which can make the idea of career change even more daunting than before. This episode is here to help relieve some of that fear, and to show you it’s totally possible to switch up your career in the current market. I walk you through my proven four step DATA method – Define, Align, Transition Plan and Attract. I also share some real-life experiences from past clients who have successfully implemented these strategies to pivot themselves into more impactful and senior roles.What you will learn:-        The importance of conducting a career audit - to assess what is not working and identify the best type of career move.-        How to identify and overcome fears and beliefs - that may be holding you back from making a career change.-        Leveraging your existing expertise - how to align it with your desired opportunities and how to identify and bridge gaps between your current and desired career-        Strategies to create and attract opportunities - such as personal branding on LinkedIn and effective networking.If you are interested in learning more and getting access to comprehensive guidance and exercises to help you on your career change journey, the Career Clarity Accelerator is currently available. The CCA is a programme to help you get unstuck and make data driven decisions so you can move forward confidently in your career. For more information on the CCA, visit: https://lightboxcoaching.vipmembervault.com/career-clarity-acceleratorOther episodes you may enjoy:Episode 198: Why You Should Frequently Audit Your Own PerformanceEpisode 190: Embracing the Career Change Journey with Anjuli ObaroTHIS 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 text

In today’s episode, I am joined by the incredible Alexandra Gilbert as we discuss how to thrive in your career with ADHD.After spending her career working in program and leadership development, Alexandra decided to start a consulting and coaching business to help adults (like herself) with learning disabilities and/or ADHD who have been struggling in their careers. Alexandra’s business, Cape-Able Consulting LLC, was created to help her clients navigate their day-to-day workloads so that they feel supported and are able to reach their highest potential.In this episode, we dive into the topic of neurodiversity, specifically ADHD, and how understanding your own brain functions can lead to better alignment with the right environments and roles for personal success.This is such an important conversation, especially as ADHD can manifest in many different ways and often goes undiagnosed, particularly in women. This can result in individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, all of which may stem from masking their ADHD symptoms. As you transition through different life stages or career changes, it's essential for you to acknowledge your unique needs, advocate for yourself, and seek the appropriate support to thrive in your chosen environments.What you will learn:-        How to embrace your superpowers – We discuss the superpowers of those with ADHD, such as problem-solving and connecting the dots in unique ways, which can be leveraged in the workplace or as entrepreneurs. -        The three types of ADHD - Inattentive, hyperactive, and combined, and how these tend to show up differently for individuals, making diagnosis tricky, especially for women. The discussion emphasizes the importance of increased awareness for those struggling to find their place in their career and exploring their own neurodiversity, and how to find the career support you need. -        The concept of "best principles vs. best practices" - Highlighting the importance of individualized approaches in overcoming personal challenges. We share a unique method for identifying one's strengths and weaknesses to help you narrow down the skills that you excel in and how to apply them to your professional lives.LINKS:Cape-Able website: https://www.capeableconsulting.com/ Other episodes you may enjoy:Episode 213: How To Push Past Doubt And Go For What You WantEpisode 204: How To Finally Stop Allowing Imposter Syndrome To Stunt Your Career Growth With Jaz MarfoTHIS 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 text