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Get A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesS1:E41 | Leaving Corporate Sales When You Feel “Successful” But Miserable, with Farran TurnerYou can be winning on paper and still feel completely lost underneath.In Episode 41 of Get A Shift On, I’m joined by Farran Turner, former enterprise technology sales high performer turned Life & Performance Coach, now helping “corporate misfits” in target-driven roles rebuild a life that actually fits them.Farran opens up about chasing the next role, the next pay rise, the next shiny thing… while feeling more disconnected each year. Then his Dad’s cancer returned for the third time, and he died four months later. That moment forced a brutal realisation: you can’t outrun a lif...
2026-01-2251 min
The Listening Post ProjectDavid Ayre and Anna IfantiDavid Ayre, Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt, and Anna Ifanti, 10N CollectiveIt ain’t what you sayRachel and Emma talk to two business leaders about how how they ensure that everyone is heard in their organisations. They ask how can we tackle bias based on seniority, gender or race, and how can we move beyond our echo chambers?The Listening Post Project is brought to you by writer and brand strategist Emma Keyte and leadership coach Rachel Birchmore. Find out more about Emma at www.free-projects.co.uk and Rachel at www.arebe.co...
2026-01-1326 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesS1:E39 | He Built Multiple Businesses, Hit Rock Bottom - Then Chose Freedom Over the 9–5. Kevin Matthew Shares AllMost career change stories skip the hard bit.This one doesn’t.In this episode of Get A Shift On, I’m joined by Kevin Matthew, a former secondary school teacher, university lecturer, and education entrepreneur who went on to build multiple businesses across e-commerce, property, and digital travel… and then hit a point where it all nearly collapsed.Kevin’s journey spans education, health, entrepreneurship, burnout, depression, and a complete rethink of what work is actually for. From launching innovative physical-activity programmes in schools, to scaling a nationwide personalised gift brand, t...
2025-12-151h 02Get A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesS1:E38 | AI Won’t Take Your Job - But It Just Opened the Best Exit Window You’ll Ever GetAI isn’t coming for your job tomorrow.But the career you’re relying on might not exist in the same way five years from now.In this solo episode of Get A Shift On, I break down what’s really happening as AI, automation and restructuring quietly reshape the job market , and why this moment is the smartest time in decades to build leverage, not panic.I examine:Why AI disruption doesn’t mean mass unemployment, but does mean massive career changeHow redundancy fear can become your permission to pivot...
2025-12-0616 min
MarketPulse: Pros & PioneersFrom Healthcare to Helping Others | David BirchmoreEnjoying the Show? Share Your Experience!What happens when life forces you to pivot, and you finally give yourself permission to succeed? In this MarketPulse Pros & Pioneers episode, I sit down with David Birchmore, who went from a career in healthcare to building a business that helps others find the courage to make a change. His journey is full of lessons about resilience, self-awareness, and the importance of family.David’s story begins with the dream of becoming a doctor – a dream that was brutally shattered. But instead of giving up, he found another way to l...
2025-12-0343 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesS1:E37 | From Detective to Mindset Coach: Rebuilding Life After Redundancy with Willie NicolRedundancy has a way of stripping everything back,identity, confidence, purpose. In this episode, former detective and corporate security leader Willie Nicol shares how losing his job became the turning point that forced him to change his mindset, rebuild his life, and find real fulfilment.After 31 years in the police and seven years in corporate security, Willie was made redundant after “working himself out of a job.” Angry, bitter, and burning with resentment, he dismissed coaching as “mumbo jumbo” — until one unexpected three-day course shifted everything.Now a mindset coach specialising in helping burned-out men rediscover...
2025-11-2653 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesS1:E36 | From Restaurant Collapse to Freelance Freedom: Ben Walton’s Rebuild StoryWhat happens when you lose it all, the business, the money, the confidence,and have to start again?Ben Walton knows. After nine years running restaurants in London, he shut the doors for good, moved to Brighton with newborn twins, and faced the reality of feeding his family with no business left to run.In this episode, Ben opens up about rebuilding from scratch, from losing friends’ money to finding his first freelance clients, setting prices that felt “grown-up,” and turning those early projects into On A Plate Growth, his food & beverage marketing consultancy.We t...
2025-11-1931 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesS1:E35 | From Financial Chaos to Clarity – Small Business Accounting Made Simple with Rayanne ArmandAre you an ambitious UK business owner juggling bookkeeping, tax bills and cash-flow stress? In this episode of Get A Shift On, we’ll fast-track you from financial chaos to clarity, giving you control and confidence as you grow.In this episode of I sit down with Chartered Accountant and Root2Growth founder Rayanne Armand as she shares real-world steps for small business owners and career-changer, covering how to set up Xero correctly, build cash-flow confidence, price your services for profit, and prepare for tax without the last-minute scramble.What you’ll lear...
2025-11-1248 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesS1: E34 | From Paramedic Burnout to 10 Million Downloads: Martin Hewlett on PTSD Recovery, Rewind Therapy, and Building the Calming Anxiety PodcastWhat happens when a paramedic on the brink of burnout rebuilds his life, and turns his healing into a global podcast reaching 10 million listeners?In this powerful episode of Get a Shift On, host David Birchmore talks with Martin Hewlett, certified clinical hypnotherapist and creator of the chart-topping Calming Anxiety Podcast. Together, they unpack how Martin transformed PTSD and emotional trauma into a purpose-driven career, blending rewind therapy, mindfulness, and AI-powered podcast strategy to help others find calm.You’ll hear Martin’s refreshingly honest take on how to:Recover from career burnout and...
2025-11-0553 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesS1 E33 | From Classroom to Clinic: Amanda Hitchin on Redundancy, Purpose & Growth #podcastWhen psychotherapist Amanda Hitchin lost her job during the pandemic, she didn’t just face redundancy, she faced an identity crisis. After 16 years in education and leadership roles, Amanda’s world suddenly stopped. But that shock became the springboard for something extraordinary: founding Colchester Children’s Counselling, hosting The New Therapist in Town podcast, and earning a spot in the UK’s Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs.In this episode of Get A Shift On, Amanda joins Dave to talk about how a forced ending became the start of everything she’d always wanted. It’s a story abou...
2025-10-2242 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesS1:E32 | From Corporate Comfort to Real Freedom: Doris Walsh on Redefining Success Through Career Change"I thought leaving corporate meant losing everything — money, identity, even stability. Turns out, it was the start of finding myself again."In this episode, I talk with Doris Walsh, founder of Happy Bunny Coaching, about what really happens after you walk away from a twenty-year corporate career. Doris shares her story of voluntary redundancy during COVID, uprooting her family to Greece, and confronting the uncomfortable question so many of us avoid: What do I want to be when I grow up?!We explore how cultural expectations shaped her parenting and identity, how she learned to let go of...
2025-10-081h 11Get A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesS1:E31 | Kicking On: Gareth “Steeno” Steenson on Resilience, Rugby, and ReinventionWhat happens when a kid from Armagh, told he wasn’t good enough, ends up kicking Exeter Chiefs to Premiership glory, and then has to start all over again after retirement?Gareth Steenson, better known as Steeno, spent 18 years in professional rugby, from his early days in Ulster to becoming the Chiefs’ reliable No.10 during their rise to the very top of English rugby. In this episode I sit down with him as he opens up about the setbacks, sacrifices, and pivotal moments that shaped his career, and what life looks like now he’s swapped the pitch...
2025-10-0143 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesS1:E30 | The Lord of Loneliness Speaks: Voiceover, AI, and Building a Business From ScratchWhat happens when a former international journalist swapsfrozen peas, Russian winters, and breaking news… for villains, audiobooks, andcorporate commercials?James Brown swapped the newsroom for the booth and built a thriving voice over business from scratch in his Devon studio. In this episode, he reveals the unfiltered truth about starting a creative business later in life, the wins, the mistakes, and the skills he never knew he’d need.We explore James’s journey from documentary-maker in Russia to voice actor, covering how he navigated family responsibilities, COVID, and the total career pivot that came next...
2025-09-2556 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesS1:E29 | My honest career change from NHS to entrepreneurFeeling stuck in a well-paid job you’ve outgrown? This week I share my own , unfiltered journey, from NHS radiographer to small businesses, to show how tiny steps make big shifts.In this week’s episode, I sit down with myself ( David Birchmore) for a solo “Just Me” conversation on identity, reinvention, and what it really takes to build a life you want. I cover my path from radiographer in the NHS to global med-tech roles, through redundancy and side hustles (yes, even a bouncy castle company) to launching a cleaning business and a mission to help 1,000 people l...
2025-09-1828 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesS1:E28 | Career Change at 57: Clare The Creative Pause Coach on Art & MenopauseFrom corporate life and a café to pet portraits and menopause coaching, Andrea Clare rebuilt on her own terms. This is a practical, human conversation about career change, creativity, and midlife support.In this week’s episode, I sit down with Andrea Clare - The Creative Pause Coach - who spent 20 years in the corporate world, raised a family, owned a café, and then rediscovered art at 57. After a difficult perimenopause, she blended creativity with evidence-based menopause knowledge to help women thrive through her programme “Eat Sleep Pause Create,” and she’s created the Scottish ‘Pause Summit—...
2025-09-1039 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesS1 | E27 Stop Chasing Impressions: Heidi Medina on Conversation-First Business SupportShouting into the void on socials? Heidi Medina shows how conversation-first beats algorithms and drives real career change and success.In this week’s episode, I sit down with Heidi Medina, a 35+ year, 5X entrepreneur and social selling strategist who’s helped 350+ service providers and coaches spark intentional online conversations that connect and sell, without the awkward pitch. Now based in Portugal, Heidi frees clients from algorithm-chasing by turning comments and connections into paying work and collaborations through conversation-first marketing. You’ll hear how that approach grew from her own five-business journey, landscaping, cleaning, enterprise social...
2025-09-0455 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesS1 E26 | From Redundancy to Core Story: Aleyx Ward on Career Change & StorytellingMade redundant and launched a business the very next day, Aleyx Ward doesn’t wait for permission. In this lively episode she shows how story, not jargon, powers real career change.In this week’s episode, I sit down with Aleyx Ward, brand storyteller, consultant and host of “Naked at the Top.” Known for turning complex B2B ideas into messages people actually want to hear, she helps founders and leaders show up with clarity, confidence and a little fun; after being made redundant, she registered her company the next day and never looked back. You’ll learn h...
2025-08-2846 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesS1:E26 From Drums to Defence: Jules Tabberer on Career Change & PurposeWhat happens when a global product lead swaps drum kits for defence? Jules Tabberer shares the real, messy truth about career change, purpose, and saying yes to risk.In this week’s episode, I sit down with Jules Tabberer, a global product manager who spent 13 years at Roland before making a bold changet from music to defence. Now in the Met Office’s Defence team and serving as an RAF Reservist, Jules shows what reinvention looks like when purpose leads the way.You’ll learn how to translate creative and commercial skills across industries, test a pivot while...
2025-08-2045 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesFrom Safe Jobs to Bold Moves: 8 Stories of Life After Career ChangeThis special edition of Get a Shift On takes you on a fast-paced journey through the highs, lows, and turning points of real career change.No theory. No sugar-coating. Just the voices of people who have been there, leaving behind safe jobs, making tough sacrifices, and building new lives on their own terms.From the moment they knew they had to walk away, to the challenges that tested their resolve, to the freedom and fulfilment they’ve found on the other side, these are the raw, unfiltered stories of transformation.Featuring highlights from past guests including doctors, entrepreneurs, creatives, an...
2025-08-1514 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesS1: E24 | Sailing 7,500 Miles as a Triple Amputee | Craig Wood’s Story of ResilienceIn this week’s episode of Get A Shift On, I sit downwith Craig Wood, man who redefines resilience.Craig is a former British soldier who lost both legs and ahand in Afghanistan. Fast forward to today, and he’s just completed a 90-day solo sail across the Pacific Ocean - that’s 7,500 nautical miles, breaking two world records in the process.This conversation isn’t just about an epic adventure. It’s about mindset. It’s about what happens when you replace “I can’t” with “Watch me.” Craig shares how small...
2025-08-071h 03Get A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesS1 E23 | From Paramedic to Entrepreneur: Mel’s Journey into Holistic Healing & Business SuccessIn this week’s episode, I sit down with Mel, the founder of Body Remedies, who shares her inspiring journey from life on the frontlines as a paramedic to creating a thriving holistic wellbeing business. After two decades in the NHS, a single life-altering incident pushed her to rethink her future, and ultimately, take the leap into entrepreneurship.We look into the challenges of leaving a secure career, the emotional rollercoaster of starting something new, and how Mel transformed her passion into a sustainable business. If you’ve ever wondered what it really take...
2025-07-3037 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesS1:E22 | Leaving Teaching Behind: How Louise Built Her Own Copywriting BusinessIn this week’s episode of Get A Shift On, I sit down with Louise McGuill, a former senior assistant headteacher who made the bold leap from education into entrepreneurship. Louise opens up about the reality of leaving a 16-year teaching career, the challenges of finding transferable skills, and how motherhood became the unexpected catalyst for change.We talk in depth about her journey from long school hours to building her own copywriting business, the power of mindset, and why community is crucial when starting over. Louise also shares practical advice on creating an ex...
2025-07-2441 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesCareer Change, Motherhood & Mental Health: Tess Lovely’s Powerful StoryIn this deeply personal episode, I sit down with Tess Lovely, an amazing midwife, mother and raw authenticity, where she shares her incredible journey from midwife to entrepreneur. Tess opens up about how her career has changed and been rocked at its core, forcing her to confront her mental health, question everything, and ultimately pivot toward building her business, Birth From Within.We look into the gritty truths of parenting, the overlooked role of fathers in birth, and why support groups aren't just a “nice to have,” they’re essential for maternal mental health and person...
2025-07-1649 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesBeyond the NHS: Embracing Career Change and Lifestyle Medicine with Dr Becky HowieIn this inspiring episode of "Get a Shift On," I sit down with Dr Becky Howie, a former GP from Scotland who made a bold transition from the NHS to founding her own business, Maldon Lifestyle Limited.Becky shares her journey into the world of lifestyle medicine;a field focused on holistic health and disease prevention through lifestyle changes. She is a dedicated health professional with a passion for empowering individuals to lead healthier lives. She has worked as an NHS GP for over 15 years and has developed a special interest in Lifestyle Medicine. She started Maldod...
2025-07-1049 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesHow Lifestyle Marketing and a Love of Adventure Shaped Oli Russell-Cowan’s Uncharted CareerIn this episode, I sit down with Oli Russell-Cowan, a global brand strategist, founder of Unchartered Territory, and someone I’ve known since our school days. We rewind the clock to our boarding school years and explore how Oli's love for skateboarding, surfing, and taking the unconventional route shaped his career.Oli opens up about his journey from chasing waves to shaping culturally relevant brands, including time at Liquid Death and building global events platform Rad Season. He talks candidly about launching his own agency, the risks of entrepreneurship, and why understanding people matters more than any ma...
2025-07-0244 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesNavigating Career Change - From Clinical Work to Corporate Road WarriorIn this episode of 'Get a Shift On', I speak with Christi Urman about her career journey from healthcare to corporate roles, the challenges faced in the healthcare system, and the importance of adaptability in one's career. We discuss the impact of COVID-19, lessons learned from cancer research, and the significance of perspective in professional growth. We talk about how early jobs can shape career paths in unexpected ways and conclude with reflections on future aspirations and the importance of work-life balance.Christi is an account manager at LeanTaaS, a leading healthcare...
2025-06-2538 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesFrom Supermarkets to Groberri: Dale Triffitt on Career Change, Small Business HR & Leading with EmpathyIn this episode David spoke to Dale Triffitt about his journey from working in supermarkets to founding Groberri, a business focused on providing HR support and leadership training for small businesses. Dale is the founder of Groberri, a Devon HR and leadership consultancy that cuts through the jargon to deliver down-to-earth support for businesses. With a background in leading teams and a passion for helping managers lead with confidence, Dale works with organisations of all sizes from hands-on business owners to first-time team leaders, offering practical advice that actually works.Through Groberri, Dale’s on a mi...
2025-06-181h 09Get A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesPeople Before Profit: Building a Purpose-Led Business with Chris Fleet, CEO of The Devon ClinicIn this episode, I’m joined by Chris Fleet, founder and CEO of The Devon Clinic—a Torbay-based charity that puts people before profit. Chris shares his incredible journey from building sites, animal rescue, business owner to charity leader, revealing what it really takes to run a successful not-for-profit organisation in today’s world.We talk entrepreneurship, which came to Chris at a young age, community impact, and the raw realities of leading charity in a tough environment. Chris also shares valuable advice for anyone starting or running a charity, NPO, or indeed any business ,and it’s gold f...
2025-06-1142 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesStarting a Business at 50: Tracey Clay on Career Change, Confidence & CoachingIn this episode, I speak to Tracey Clay, from Pivotal Partnerships, who shares her unique career journey from a traditional secretary to running her own consultancy. Once Tracey stepped into recruitment she never looked back. Tracey discusses the evolution of work, the importance of flexibility in career transitions, and the changing dynamics of the workforce. She reflects on her decision to start her own business at 50, the challenges of being a solo entrepreneur, and the significance of building a supportive community. Tracey emphasizes the need for individuals to take control of their careers and embrace...
2025-06-0455 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesFrom Burnout to Breath Work: Finding Balance with Sarah AriaudoIn this episode, I sit down with health and wellbeing expert Sarah Ariaudo as we chat about our previous roles, both in cancer care, and how she has navigated the stress of clinical work and being a "road warrior!" Sarah shares her powerful story of leaving the corporate world behind after facing chronic stress and burnout, and how she found her way into wellness, coaching, yoga, and breath work.We talk honestly about what chronic stress actually looks like and how it wears you down, and what it takes to come back. Sarah...
2025-05-2845 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesThinking About Career Change? Seeking Help and Taking Action with Paul BanksIn this episode, I speak with Paul Banks about his career change journey from retail to launching his own business, Javelin Content. We explore the realities of career change and entrepreneurship, digging into why video content and personal branding matter more than ever in today’s marketing landscape. Paul shares the ups and downs of content creation, how he navigated uncertainty, and what it really takes to step into a new direction professionally.We also touch on the role of neurodiversity in the workplace, the importance of self-discovery, and why waiting for the “perf...
2025-05-2147 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesMission 1000 - Helping 1000 People Quit The Job They HateIn this episode of Get a Shift On, I discuss my mission to help 1,000 people quit unhappy jobs & figure out what’s next!I emphasize the importance of job satisfaction and mental health, and share some of my personal journey. I also discuss the development of my framework for helping people do this, the Personal Exit Plan which is designed to guide people through the process of career change. I also explain why I offer this service for free, aiming to empower individuals without the burden of financial pressure.Follow David / Via Nova here:...
2025-05-1409 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesRewriting the HR Rulebook: Justine on Redundancy, Resilience, and ReinventionIn this episode of 'Get a Shift On', I speak with Justine Mitchell-Pearce, an HR professional who transitioned from pub management to corporate HR and eventually started her own business. Justine shares her career journey, the challenges she faced, and the importance of finding the right coaching and support to help aide in personal and professional growth. We discuss the changing perceptions of HR, the emotional toll of redundancy, and the value of experience in navigating the workplace. Justine emphasises the need for proactive HR practices and the importance of investing in oneself for career...
2025-04-3043 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesFrom Music to Marketing: David Crawford's JourneyIn this episode of 'Get a Shift On', I speak to another David! David Crawford from Drakewalls Marketing as he shares his journey from being a musician t running his own marketing agency and all that goes with a career change, indeed career development like that. We discuss the challenges of starting a business, the importance of having a solid marketing strategy, and the balance between practical experience and formal qualifications.David emphasises the need for self-belief and confidence in overcoming rejection, while also exploring the evolution of marketing in the digital age. ...
2025-04-2344 min
A Place To Call Home with Sam Fryer#54: Lets talk about "Agistment" with David and Sarah Birchmore from Agistment.netSend us a textWelcome to Episode 58 of A Place to Call Home!This week, we chat with David and Sarah Birchmore, who share their journey in agriculture, the role agistment has played in growing their business, and how they’ve built an off-farm income stream to create more opportunities.In this episode, we discuss:How agistment has helped expand their operationChallenges and benefits of leasing countryBuilding an off-farm business alongside primary productionTips and tricks for making agistment work for your operationLessons learned and fu...
2025-04-0433 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesFrom Civil Service to Entrepreneur: John Lamerton Tells AllIn this episode I speak with John Lamerton an ex civil servant and now successful entrepreneur, lifestyle business owner and author. We explore his journey of career change, the importance of mindset, and the role of desire in achieving success. We discuss the challenges of transitioning from a secure job to entrepreneurship, the necessity of self-education, and the significance of taking action. and we look at the 5 magic ingredients needed.We chat through th need for a supportive environment, understanding one's target market, and the balance between financial needs and personal fulfillment and what you...
2025-04-031h 26Get A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesTeaser - John Lamerton shares his career change storyThis week I spoke with John Lamerton, author, entrepreneur and ex-civil servant about his path to a career change. The full episode will be released next week but here is a little teaser ...Follow John:Big IdeaGet his books hereFollow David / Via Nova here:David's LinkedInVia Nova LinkedInVia Nova WebsiteFeeling stuck in your career? Discover if it's time for a change! Take my quiz and explore your career...
2025-03-2001 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesFrom Rugby to Business: Don Armand's JourneyIn this episode, I speak with Don Armand, an ex-Exeter Chiefs and England rugby player, who shares his journey from professional sports to business. Don discusses his early life in Zimbabwe, the challenges of transitioning from rugby to a business career, and the importance of leadership and personal development. He emphasises the significance of taking action, navigating change, and the role of mentorship in personal growth. Don also reflects on the impact of identity on career transitions and the importance of surrounding oneself with the right influences. The conversation concludes with...
2025-03-121h 11Get A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesFinding A Way Out: 5 Essential PathsIn this episode, I discuss (with a script, yes) the various paths to changing careers, emphasising the importance of taking action and being intentional about career transitions. I outline five primary paths: 1. The Side Hustle 2. Career Break 3. Redundancy 4. End of an Era, and 5. QuittingI explore each path exploring with practical advice, real-life examples, and insights into managing the emotional and financial aspects of career change. I conclude with encouragement to embrace change and take proactive steps...
2025-03-0619 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesFrom Teacher to Tutor: A Journey of ChangeIn this episode, Karen Simpson from My Primary and Secondary Tutor shares her journey from being a teacher to becoming a successful tuto, entrepreneur and business owner with David. Karen discusses the challenges and motivations behind her career transition, the guilt associated with leaving the teaching profession, and the importance of having a clear 'why' for making such a significant change. She emphasises the need for support and mentorship, the financial considerations involved in transitioning careers, and the acceptance of one's identity as a business owner. Karen and David also...
2025-02-261h 05Get A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesThe Kids Episode!It's half term here, so in this episode of 'Get a Shift On', host David interviews three of his children about their thoughts on work, careers, and life. The conversation explores their aspirations, the importance of enjoying life, and the challenges adults face in their jobs. The children provide insightful perspectives on happiness, opportunities, and the value of lifelong learning, culminating in valuable life tips for listeners.Chapters00:00 Dreams and Aspirations02:54 The Importance of Happiness in Work06:00 Defining Success and Life...
2025-02-1920 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesThe Watercress Revolution: Dr Kyle's Entrepreneurial JourneyIn this conversation,Dr Kyle Stewart, a GP and entrepreneur, shares his journey of balancing a medical career with his entrepreneurial venture, Watercress Research Ltd.He discusses the challenges and rewards of both fields, the importance of transferable skills, and the resilience required to navigate the failures.Kyle elaborates on the scientific research behind watercress and its potential health benefits, as well as the financial and personal sacrifices involved in starting a business. He emphasises the value of building a support network and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to change career.
2025-02-1249 min
Nurse Of Death: The Lucy Letby StoryDoubt Cast on Lucy Letby Convictions as Experts Challenge Insulin Poisoning ClaimsA major new study challenges key evidence used to convict Lucy Letby, the former nurse serving 15 whole-life sentences for the murder and attempted murder of infants at the Countess of Chester Hospital. The report, authored by international experts, states that there is "no scientific justification whatsoever" for the claim that Letby deliberately poisoned babies with insulin and highlights a "very strong level of reasonable doubt" about her convictions.
Professor Geoff Chase, a world-leading expert on insulin’s effects on pre-term babies, said it was "very unlikely" that lethal doses were administered, contradicting the prosecution’s case. The trial hing...
2025-02-1016 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesWhy You Need a Personal Exit PlanIn this episode of 'Get a Shift on', David discusses the significance of creating a personal exit plan for career change. He emphasises the importance of having a strategy when transitioning careers, highlighting the need for self-assessment of skills and taking actionable steps towards change.
The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on their skills, seek feedback from others, and take small, deliberate actions to facilitate their career transitions.
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2025-02-0505 minGet A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business StoriesFeeling Stuck? Time to Shift!Sick of feeling trapped in a job that no longer feel right?
In this first episode of Get a Shift On, David Birchmore shares his own career shift and how this podcast will help you make yours. Whether you want a complete career change or just more freedom in your current role, you’ll get real advice, expert insights, and stories from those who’ve done it.
It’s time to stop overthinking and start taking action—tune in now!
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2025-02-0504 min
Wake Up Legendary4-4-24-From Passion Project to Side Hustle: Marketer In The Home Building Niche Follows Her Passion-Wake Up Legendary with David Sharpe | Legendary MarketerEmma Birchmore is in the home building niche and absolutely loves it. Tune in to hear how she is balancing an online business with busy life and a 9-5!
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2024-04-0459 min
Coaches On The CouchSusan David, psychologist and author “Emotional agility is about loosening up, calming down and living with more intention. It’s about choosing how you’ll respond to your emotional warning system.”Rachel and Louise share their summer reading list and bring you insightful chat about four of the books that have inspired, provoked and even irritated them over the last few months.
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Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design and deliver bespoke leadership development programmes and coaching for architects, engineers and other consultancies across the built environment. For more information, please visit www.StepUpLondon.com
2023-10-1932 min
Rainbow Church of Christ - Sermons & Bible Study.264. Youth Led Service - Bryant Birchmore - EcclesiastesBryant Birchmore, Rainbow Church of Christ
2023-07-2605 minRainbow Church of Christ - Sermons & Bible Study.259. Building Blocks of Faith: STEADFASTNESS - Jeff BirchmoreJeff Birchmore, Rainbow Church of Christ
2023-07-0526 minRainbow Church of Christ - Sermons & Bible Study.217. Bryant Birchmore - Youth Led Worship - January 29th, 2023Bryant Birchmore, Rainbow Church of Christ
2023-02-0406 min
Coaches On The CouchDavid Gabe, Core Five “Growing and leading our team through a period of rapid growth has been far harder than delivering on a technical level.”Four leaders from four different consultancies - architects Stride Treglown and Fathom, quantity surveyors Core Five, and landscape designers LDA - share their perspectives on leadership. The first of a two-parter on motivation to lead. How can we encourage more people to aspire to leadership roles?
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Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design and deliver bespoke leadership development programmes and coaching for...
2021-12-0235 minCoaches On The CouchDavid West, Studio Egret West “Our relationship has matured as we have matured.”We are joined by architectural story-tellers David West and Christophe Egret of Studio Egret West, to explore their beginnings and how they have navigated their relationship since founding the practice in 2004.
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Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design and deliver bespoke leadership development programmes and coaching for architects, engineers and other consultancies across the built environment. For more information, please visit www.StepUpLondon.com
2021-10-0735 minCoaches On The CouchDavid Ogunmuyiwa, ArchitectureDoingPlace “Reverse mentoring allows you access to a world that you are incapable of experiencing.”Joining Louise and Rachel on the virtual couch this week are Yemi Aladerun and David Ogunmuyiwa. We chat about what, and who, motivates and inspires them; the importance of reverse mentoring and why architecture remains the least diverse of the “old professions.”
Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design and deliver bespoke leadership development programmes and coaching for architects, engineers and other consultancies across the built environment. For more information, please visit www.StepUpLondon.com
2020-10-2235 min