The Career Change Maker Podcast

[Visibility Series - Part 1] Visibility and raising your profile is a key part of creating success in your career. Over the next few episodes, you'll be hearing the replays from a recent livestream series on Visibility. When I first started my career, I was doing all that I could to figure out how to blend in. Blending in doesn’t often lead to getting noticed and being top of mind for opportunities. When I started embracing and leveraging my differences, the trajectory of my career shifted massively.  In today's episode I share what happened when I stopped hiding in plain sight in my career. You'll learn  how embracing and leveraging your uniqueness is key to unlocking awesome career advancing opportunities.  If you want support with positioning yourself to attract your next best opportunity, I invite you to apply for the May Cohort of the Career Change Maker Program. Send us a text

In my Visibility Series, I will be sharing multiple episodes each week as we dive into the why, how and where of increasing your visibility in the workplace to attract new opportunities.Intentional, strategic, visibility is a must if you are a female professional who wants to position yourself to attract career advancing opportunities.If you want to know how to avoid being overlooked for career advancing opportunities, this series is for you.This series is taken from my LinkedIn lives. Join the community on LinkedIn here so we can continue the conversation there.Send us a text

In todays episode I talk about why people get stuck when it comes to really going for what they want.Everyone is keen to set career goals, but it's common to doubt whether reaching your career goals (big or small) will actually happen. Doubt will keep you from make bold moves and taking a proactive approach to your career development. There is an easy and impactful way to push past the doubt and really go for what you want. Join me for this Career Conversation and let's talk about it.When I was on the Plane one of the things I was considering was “Why it is that people get stuck when it comes to really going for what is that they want”. So I want to share with you some insight around that and how you can be thinking differently if you are you know what you want, you know where you want to get to, you know you either want to step up in your career, you know you want to make a transition. But there is some resistance to you actually doing it. If there’s resistance its likely that what you want isn’t something that you’ve had before. If your going for promotion your going to be going for a role at a level that you haven’t operated at before. If you want transition into a new industry you haven’t been in that industry before. You are looking to do something, to operate in a way you have never operated in before. So its understandable why there’s resistance, because you have no personal  frame of reference.You basically have to step out on faith and you’ve got to believe that this is going to be possible and that can be challenging most of the time. Because there’s a risk, that this may not work. May people get stuck there.  What you may learn:- The power of borrowing belief.  By surrounding yourself with people who are already on the journey you want to take, allows you to step forward in more faith, because you can get to see where they came from, you get to see where they are going, you get to see what they had to do.- The importance of group support- When we support each other we are able to reach our goals more quicker. We can share ideas, experiences and build our network with like minded people.  Other episodes you may enjoy: Episode 209: 3 Things To Stop Doing To Secure A More Senior Position Quickly Episode 203: How Building A Personal Brand Landed Me Game Changing Opportunities THIS 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 today’s episode I am talking to Dr. Gillian Shapiro about creating your own version of career success.Gillian is founder and Managing Director of Shapiro Consulting. She brings over twenty years specialist expertise on inclusion and diversity baked in with behavioural science and organisational development into leadership, team coaching and culture change. Her focus is on helping leaders and teams build the relationships needed to thrive through complexity, uncertainty and change. In addition to consultancy and executive coaching, Gillian draws on her early career background in research to improve leadership development and practice within organisations.This was a fascinating conversation where we touched on Gillian's move from academia and research to launching her own business, how she has shifted and adapted as the market has changed and what changes she has seen in the workplace, particularly in the past few years with more remote and hybrid working.   What you will learn:-  The power of partnership. Whether it is you as a consultant offering your services to an organisation or you as an individual that's looking to work as an employee within an organisation, often we neglect to view it as a partnership.  Instead of asking whether the role is a good fit for us, we then focus on trying to prove ourselves. By focusing on partnership and the right fit, you ensure the work you do is really valued and you can really shine.-  The importance of relationships. Relationships are more important than ever. When things are more predictable, it's much easier to tell people what to do or to sell ideas to them. In the current climate, we really need to collaborate. We need to consult with people, we need to involve people. And that requires a different depth of relationship. -  The impact of hybrid working on relationships in the workplace. Although there are many positives, more intentionality is required. It's important to think carefully about when do we come together, who do we come together with, why are we coming together and how we need to do it in order to get the best outcomes.Connect with Dr. Gillian Shapiro at shapiroconsulting.co.uk or on LinkedIn.Other episodes you may enjoy:Episode 204: How To Finally Stop Allowing Imposter Syndrome To Stunt Your Career Growth With Jaz Episode 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/ccaEnjoying the show? Become part of the CCM Podcast Insiders community for exclusive bonus content.Support the showSend us a text

In today's episode, I talk about how better boundaries at work will set you free.Many of us are overworked and frazzled at work. Not because there is too much work today (there will always be more work), but because of the boundaries that we have or fail to have in relation to our workload and work relationships. Better boundaries can be a game changer for your work experience and free up the mental space you need to focus on impactful projects.  What you will learn:- How to set boundaries with yourself.- How to set boundaries with other people.- How to implement boundaries to reduce overwhelm and burnout. Other episodes you may enjoy:Episode 197: Moving Past Negative Work ExperiencesEpisode 193: 3 Reasons You Are Convincing Yourself You Need To Stay In A Role You No Longer EnjoyTHIS 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 today's episode, I talk about why you are more equipped for leadership than you think. You may be feeling as though you need more time or more experience before you can step up to leadership level in your career. More time and/or experience is not always required to elevate your career. What You'll Learn Acknowledge that we are all leaders in some capacity. Whether you are a leader of yourself, your household, your children, your team etc. Consider what you are already doing as leaders rather than focusing on what you need to do more in order to be ready for leadership.As a leader you will not have previously encountered all of the challenges that will come your way, so rather than worry about what you know or don't know, lean into your ability to figure things out.  Other episodes you may enjoy:Episode 207: How To Master Time Management With Ease & Flow With Detola AmureEpisode 203: How Building A Personal Brand Landed Me Game Changing OpportunitiesTHIS 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 show Send us a text

In today’s episode I share 3 things to stop doing to secure a more senior position quickly.Getting promoted depends on so much more than just your ability to do your current level day job well. Being strategic and intentional about how you show up in the workplace will accelerate your journey to leadership.If it is your goal to elevate your position this year, this is a key episode for you to listen to.What you will learn:- Why you need to stop thinking your work will speak for itself.- The power of the language you are using at work. - The importance of building relationships in the workplace.    Other episodes you may enjoy:Episode 204: How To Finally Stop Allowing Imposter Syndrome To Stunt Your Career Growth With Jaz MarfoEpisode 202 : 3 Top Trends That Will Affect Your Career Development in 2023THIS 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 today’s episode I am talking about how to move industry and earn more, without the traditional industry experience.A lot of people I talk to at the moment are discussing moving industries, so I am really excited to share my insights and tips on this topic with you.It may seem intimidating entering a new industry and I know a lot of people have reservations, but there are things you can do to avoid having to start at the bottom or take a pay cut.Why do so many of us question whether an industry change will be possible for us? We see and hear of success stories from people who switched industry all the time, in fact many of my past guests have done just that.Firstly we need to pay attention to where we get our information from, a recruiter may be less encouraging of you moving industry because it makes their job a little trickier – that doesn’t make it impossible.We are also seeing a big industry shift in the way experience is viewed – the priority is now on whether a candidate has the ability to excel in a role, not necessarily experience. This is where you need to focus if wanting to switch industry.Initially you need to identify your transferable skills, and then take it that one step further and focus on the results. By focusing on the results you achieved through that skill set, and demonstrating how these results are similar to the results the hiring company are looking for, it makes it clear as to how you would add value in that role.Something I also see clients overlook is the value of their perspective – by coming from a different industry you are bringing a whole new perspective and outlook that can be incredibly useful in problem solving.So what next?1.     Research – immerse yourself in the industry, identify gaps of knowledge and work to fill them2.     Connect the dots – identify the skills, results and perspective you have, and clearly show that they are invaluable in the roleAs always, if you want any support with how to position yourself for a new role, just get in touch.I will also be jumping on LinkedIn live each Wednesday at 12 noon (UK time) for regular “Career Conversations”, so tune in for future streams!Other episodes you may enjoy:Episode 206: How To Validate Your Career Change Ideas & Avoid Making The Wrong MoveEpisode 192: How To Get A Six Figure Salary Increase During Your Career Change With Scott BarlowTHIS 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 today’s episode I am talking to Detola Amure about time management and the tools and strategies we can use to stay on top of our workload.Detola started her career in Management Consulting, and then moved on to become a Business Analyst, working with many industry giants. Then in 2013, Detola launched her own coaching practise “Super Working Mums”, providing leadership and productivity coaching to overwhelmed working mothers to allow them to find purpose and harness their time to manifest their big career goals. Earlier last year, Detola started The Productivity Company, utilising her experience working with individuals to drive productivity, retention and workforce happiness in a corporate space.On top of this Detola is a mother, activator, podcast host, author and philanthropist – making her the perfect guest to talk about productivity!We first discuss how Detola approaches managing all these roles to achieve work life harmony, and recognising that things can’t always be perfectly balanced, at times some areas will be less productive than others. Recognising the season that you are going through allows you to prioritise areas accordingly, which means you can stay more focused and enjoy the time you have.We then talk about how Detola navigated becoming involved in multiple roles, and the importance of knowing and embracing your purpose, and from there accepting and pursuing opportunities that align with this purpose.“Start with that one thing, do it well, and then as opportunities begin to come to you, don’t say no.”Detola also shares her experience of trauma, how it affected her productivity and ability to work and how she overcame that to refocus on her true purpose and take back control of her time. What you will Learn:1.     We as women go through multiple “seasons” in our life – recognising and embracing them can allow us to prioritise our time effectively and enjoy them more.2.     A great starting point to navigating a multifaceted career is to identify your purpose, and pursue and accept opportunities that align with this.3.     How to step away from the vicious cycle of “hustle mode” and put aside time to take rest and let the ideas come to you.Other episodes you may enjoy:Episode 198 - Why You Should Frequently Audit Your Own PerformanceEpisode 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/ccaEnjoying the show? Become part of the CCM Podcast Insiders community for exclusive bonus content.Support the show Send us a text

In today's episode of the 'Career Change Maker' podcast I talk about how to validate your career change ideas and avoid making the wrong move. I wanted to cover this as I see a lot of people holding themselves back from making a career transition because they are fearful of making a mistake. Today you'll learn practical strategies that you can implement so you can validate the ideas you're considering.  What you will learn:How to look at your experiences differently - As Nelson Mandela said: "I never lose. I either win or I learn". We learn our biggest lessons when times are challenging. How to shift your perspective around making a wrong move - You can always change your mind and you can always course correct. You have to 'do' in order for you to move forward though. Taking action is what gets you to the right place. How to validate your ideas - Gathering the right data is key. If you can form a clear idea backed with evidence and data that proves that it's a good step to take, you'll feel much more confident about making a transition. Episode Highlights:02.30: A fear of making the wrong move often comes because we don't want to waste time and we worry that the decision has to be final.04.59: Making a decision is never final. You can always move, shift, pivot and course correct. There are always opportunities to change. 06.55: Validating your ideas is an important piece in getting unstuck. Without this, changing career can feel risky because what you're doing right now is what you know and feel comfortable with. 8.43: The top two methods for validating your career change ideas taken from my Career Clarity Accelerator: Golden nugget conversations and test driving your ideas.16:58: Gathering data and making a data driven decision allows you to be strategic in your career move. 17:53: Lack of clarity is often what holds us back.  Other episodes you may enjoy:Episode 198: Why You Should Frequently Audit Your Own PerformanceEpisode 193: 3 Reasons You Are Convincing Yourself You Need To Stay In A Role You No Longer EnjoyTHIS 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