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The Careershifters PodcastDaniel's Story (with Louisa Taylor): Imperfection, Uncertainty, and Challenging ConventionThis week, meet Louisa Taylor: ICF-accredited career coach and community manager for us here at Careershifters. We discussed Daniel's story from last week: including how high we should be aiming when it comes to looking for the dream job, strategies for finding out the facts about the finances of a career, and how to incorporate things that don’t feel relevant to work - like faith, friendship, and identity - into a career change process. Plus... Should we do another season of the podcast? Click here to share your thoughts and sugg...2025-07-2948 min

The Careershifters PodcastDaniel's Story: "I kept thinking: I deserve a life that's better than this"Not every career change starts with total misery. Sometimes things aren’t awful, but they’re certainly not great. And as time goes on, mediocrity can turn into resentment. In this episode, we hear from Daniel Ricken, who realised that ‘fine’ wasn’t good enough any more. He’s now found an unexpected way to get paid for something he’s always done for free – bringing people together around the things that matter to him most.We talked about finding the intersection between your personal and professional selves, finding ways to sidestep a crazy job market...2025-07-2243 min

The Careershifters PodcastMonique's Story (with Jo Green): Curiosity, Control, and Redefining 'Failure'Expert Reflections: This episode is a discussion of the career change story from Monique in Episode 9. If you haven't listened to that yet, go back and check it out...Jo Green is a career change coach and self-confessed 'research nerd' who has supported hundreds of people to find fulfilling work. We sat down to discuss some powerful topics from Monique’s story, including why holding on to anger could be keeping you stuck, what to do when you think your career idea is probably just a hobby, and the value of distinguishing between wha...2025-07-1549 min

The Careershifters PodcastMonique's Story: "I was trying to get through, but not let anyone see how hard it was"How does a high-flying media professional end up in the woods?A big career change isn't just about changing your job; it can transform your whole sense of identity. Monique Ross was successful, well-respected in her industry, and totally burnt out. In today's episode, she shares how she redefined her ideas of status and success, got comfortable being a beginner, and created a new career from a line in a book...Find Monique at https://www.heartwoodnaturebathing.com/We also discussed:This Working LifeDorie ClarkAssociation of Nature and F...2025-07-0847 min

The Careershifters PodcastMaria's Story (with Rachel Schofield): Pinch Points, Imperfection, and The Big PictureExpert Reflections: This episode is a discussion of the career change story from Maria in Episode 7. If you haven't listened to that yet, go back and check it out...Rachel Schofield is a career coach and facilitator with a 20-year previous career in BBC broadcasting.She joined us to discuss Maria's career change story from last week, including the power of listening to your body, not just your brain, approaches for balancing different identities during a shift, and how to talk about your career change when you don’t yet know where you’re h...2025-07-0151 min

The Careershifters PodcastMaria's Story: "Just because you can do something doesn't mean you have to"How do you fit a career change into an already busy life?For Maria Evans, ‘The Juggle’ has always been a challenge. Children, work, aging parents, health conditions, diagnoses of neurodivergence… In this week’s episode, you’ll hear how Maria made her shift by focusing on what matters most in the latter stage of her career, and how she’s creating a working life that can flex, grow, and nourish her alongside a constant menu of competing priorities. ⚡ NEW! Get hands-on help with your career change on our 'How To Find The...2025-06-2445 min

The Careershifters PodcastPaul's Story (with John Lees): Vulnerability, Visibility, and Crazy IdeasExpert Reflections: This episode is a discussion of Paul's career change story from Episode 5. If you haven't listened to that yet, go back and check it out...John Lees is one of the UK's leading career change experts, and the author of 15 books on careers and work. He joined Natasha to talk about the lessons we heard in Paul's episode last week, including how your interpretation of events can change the speed of your shift, why you probably already know what you want to do, even if it doesn’t feel like it, and practical te...2025-06-1743 min

The Careershifters PodcastPaul's Story: “I was going through each day like a zombie”What makes a career change a 'Career Change'?Will you have to give up everything you know? Make a massive 180 and do something radically different? Throw away the parts of your work you still enjoy?In this week's episode, we hear from Paul, who explored an extraordinary range of options as he sought a new career that wouldn't leave him burned out and exhausted.And where he ended up might just surprise you...Get help to find more fulfilling work at www.careershifters.org⚡ NEW! Ge...2025-06-1037 min

The Careershifters PodcastEmma’s Story (with Richard Alderson): Experimentation, Authenticity, and ConnectionExpert Reflections: This episode is a discussion of Emma's career change story from Episode 3. If you haven't listened to that yet, go back and check it out...Richard Alderson is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Careershifters. We explored the career change theory behind Emma's story from Episode 3, including strategies for building confidence; the process of innovation and idea generation, and the power of 'just getting started'.Find Richard (and get help to find more fulfilling work) at www.careershifters.org⚡ NEW! Get hands-on help with your career change...2025-06-0241 min

The Careershifters PodcastEmma's Story: "I didn't want my life to fit in that box"What if you make a career change and find out it's not the right one?Emma Hamlett's confidence was at an all-time low after making a shift into something that still didn't feel right. But with tenacity, curiosity, and a hunger for a more community-driven existence, she experimented her way into an entrepreneurial career where she gets to feel exactly the way she wants to feel every day. Find Emma at https://collectedbooks.co.uk/ Get help to find more fulfilling work at www.careershifters.org⚡ NEW! Get hands-on help wit...2025-05-2649 min

The Careershifters PodcastJames's Story (with Anna Levy): Kaleidoscopes, Ladders, and the 'Becoming' of a PassionExpert Reflections: This episode is a discussion of the career change story from James in Episode 1. If you haven't listened to that yet, go back and check it out...Anna Levy is an an ICF accredited career coach, and a workshop and course leader with us at Careershifters. We discuss James's story from Episode 1, and the vital lessons she heard from him on meeting your own evolution, challenging core beliefs, and the power of simply 'showing up'.Find Anna at: www.annalevycoaching.comGet help to find more fulfilling w...2025-05-2043 min

The Careershifters PodcastJames's Story: "I was 40 years old, and this was all I'd ever done"Thinking about a career change, but scared of what it might cost you? Worried you’ll have to start from scratch, take a pay cut, or retrain for something you’re not even sure you can do? Today, James Moan shares what it was like for all of those fears to come true – and how he kept going anyway. Through courage, commitment, and vulnerability, he found his way into a career that feels more fulfilling than he ever thought possible.This is a story of facing down fear, overcoming setbacks, and asking not “What if it goes w...2025-05-1350 min

The Careershifters PodcastThe Careershifters Podcast: TrailerFeeling stuck in work that doesn’t work for you? Dreaming of a more fulfilling career? Join Careershifters head coach Natasha Stanley as she digs beneath the surface of career change in a series of frank, heartfelt conversations about the real-life process of making a shift.No fluff, no glossing over the hard parts – just honest, inspiring insights into what it really takes to find fulfilling work.Hear stories of career changers who have made successful shifts, and learn from the insights and experience of seasoned career change experts.Don...2025-05-0101 min

Reach Minds - ‘Thoughts for your Life Journey’Career Transitions | Janice Taylor | Reach Minds - Thoughts for your Life JourneyWelcome to the 9th episode of Reach Minds – ‘Thoughts for Your Life Journey’ podcast. Today, we will be exploring career transitions, focusing on the internal changes and psychological shifts we encounter and how we manage them. The world of work has changed enormously, particularly since COVID-19, with more people working from home, more people on zero-hours contracts, multiple generations in the workplace, and the arrival of generative AI. I am joined today by my colleague Janice Taylor, a career and leadership development coach. In this podcast, we pose the follow...2024-12-0520 min

Career Relaunch®Channeling Your Curiosity with Laura McIntyreCuriosity is something we’re all born with as humans. Most of us come into this world with an immense amount of curiosity. If you ever watch young children around a new set of toys, they’ll excitedly try them all out. Similarly, during the early stages of our careers, we’re thirsty to explore, absorb, and learn as much as we can on the job. However, over time, that curiosity can get dampened and even shut down as a result of work pressures, life realities, or societal expectations around how we should be spending our professional time...2024-11-2152 min

The SwitchWhy taking action beats overthinking when making a career changeBuilding your career treehouse: steps to a fulfilling work lifeHow can my work support the life I want to live? This is the question that drives Natasha Stanley, a travel enthusiast and career change coach at Careershifters. Embracing a location-independent lifestyle, she seeks personal fulfilment while helping others overcome their career anxieties during times of transition. Having successfully navigated her own career change, Natasha has learned the importance of trusting gut instincts and taking action, even in the face of uncertainty. As she puts it, “I don’t know where I’m going...2024-10-3055 min

Radical Candor: Communication at WorkHow to Navigate a Nepo Baby Bully at Work 6 | 42Handling workplace bullying when family dynamics are involved. We need to talk about nepotism and workplace bullying, because WHEW, does it ever mess with our ability to Care Personally and Challenge Directly! Here's the real deal — when family ties eclipse talent, we're not just hurting individual careers. We're poisoning the well of psychological safety that teams need to thrive. How can you tell someone to "bring their whole self to work" when the rules aren't the same for everyone? KIm, Amy, and Jason explain why avoiding these conversations doesn't help anyone. Whether you're dealing with the CEO's da...2024-10-3059 min

Ana w Babaya - Battlefield - أنا و باباياS1 Ep2 - Career Shifts - تغيير مجال العملSeason 1– Episode 2Career ShiftsDon't Forget to leave us a review and tell us what you think of this week's episode!متنساش تسيب ريفيو و تقولنا رأيك في حلقة الأسبوع دهــــــــــــــــــــIn this episode, Khaled and Salma discuss the challenges and rewards of career shifts. They explore the factors that lead people to consider a change, the process of transitioning, and the importance of self-reflection, career planning and “calculated risks”.They dive into how much the concept of shifting careers has changed from Khaled’s time till Salma’s, and the reasons for those changes.This episode provides valuable insights for...2024-09-1426 min

4-Quarter Lives4-Quarter Lives: Lessons from Season 5 ConversationsIn this episode of 4 Quarter Lives, Avivah Wittenberg-Cox summarises key points from the fascinating conversations she has had with a wide range of experts across the Season 5. Her aim this season was to dig deeper into the midlife transition issue, how to prepare people for longer careers, more change and the need for real longlife learning. She started with Richard Alderson of Careershifters and Victoria Tomlinson of NextUp, both of whom have launched businesses helping people with these momentous career moves. Richard described the 6 phases of career shifts that everyone goes through, while Victoria discussed evolving attitudes to late...2024-04-0510 min

Change Work LifeAvoiding career change mistakes: insights and strategies for a successful transition - with Natasha Stanley of CareershiftersQuestions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#172 - Natasha Stanley is a career coach who has helped thousands of people shift into work that they love. She explains the biggest mistakes people make when changing their careers, how you can avoid making those mistakes and how to find a career that you loveWhat you'll learn[1:47] How Natasha knew it was time to make a drastic career change. [5:40] How to know if it’s your job or your career that is causing you to feel unsatisfied. [7:26] The value of job-hopping withi...2024-01-3044 min

4-Quarter LivesRichard Alderson: Want to Shift Careers? Talk to An ExpertWelcome to Season 5 of 4-Quarter Lives, a podcast exploring the profound impact of longer lives and careers … on everything: countries, companies, couples and careers. Thanks for all your support and listening over the past year, we love all the feedback and reactions. Please keep it coming! In this season Avivah Wittenberg-Cox will start by investigating the scary, exciting and urgent topic of career change. Why is it so terrifying, how can we do it better, and why (and how) can companies help their talent to transition more smoothly across our 60-year career spans?Introducing Richard Al...2024-01-2439 min

Comeback Coach71. COACH - Zara - diplomat making career change - when head + heart don't align - career change tips from careershifters.orgAsk me a QHello Bright Minds, today you’re going to eavesdrop on a one-time coaching conversation with "Zara" (not her real name) and get some expert tips on making a career change from Natasha Stanley at Careershifters. I said I'd include a link to the 8 week Career Change Launchpad experience that I talked about with Natasha that 3000 people have been through over the last 10 years.My guest coachee today used to be a diplomat and we’re talking at a point when Zara has applied for roles that she’s overqualified for and althou...2023-09-271h 00