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The Career Change Maker Podcast#286 : The Hidden Cost of High Performance For New LeadersAre you a high-achieving woman who’s stepped into a new leadership role and feeling the pressure to perform, impress, and keep it all together?In this powerful episode, I open the new season by exploring the hidden cost of high performance and how it can prevent you from building confidence as a leader. I share practical steps for how to succeed in a new leadership role without losing yourself in the process.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why high performance often becomes a mask that limits authentic leadershipThe internal tens...2025-06-2615 minThe Career Change Maker Podcast#285: Unapologetic Leadership: A Season in Review🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this final episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, I reflect on the core theme of unapologetic leadership that’s been woven throughout the season.From redefining success to prioritising wellness and building confidence, this episode is all about pausing to acknowledge how far you’ve come—and encouraging you to keep growing with intention and clarity.Whether you’ve been with me since the first episode or just joined, I hope these reflections leave you feeling seen, inspired, and ready for your next bold move.2025-05-2214 minThe Career Change Maker Podcast#284: Building Your Confidence with Lauren Currie🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, I sit down with Lauren Currie—founder of Upfront, a groundbreaking movement dedicated to empowering women through leadership and confidence building.Lauren shares her inspiring journey from art school to service design, and ultimately to entrepreneurship.We dive into the systemic challenges women face in leadership, the misconceptions around confidence, and how the Upfront Bond program is helping women step into their full potential by building skills, community, and courage.What You’ll Learn in This E...2025-05-1555 minThe Career Change Maker Podcast#283: Intentional Career Management with Olya Yakzhina🎙️ Episode OverviewHR is evolving — and with it, the roles of managers, employees, and People leaders.In this episode, I sit down with Olya Yakzhina, People Director at Switchee, who shares her unique journey from psychology to leadership in HR.Olya dives deep into how internal mobility, feedback, and community-building are shaping the future of work. We explore how personal growth, even through discomfort, can lead to transformation — and why supporting managers is a non-negotiable for a thriving workplace culture.What You’ll Learn in This Episod...2025-05-0848 minThe Career Change Maker Podcast#282 - Your Growth Journey - 3 Ways to Partner with Me🎙️ Episode OverviewRecovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon is reshaping my focus — both personally and professionally.This healing journey has deepened my commitment to serving others in achieving more clarity, growth, and impact in their careers. In this episode, I share the ways in which I partner with individuals and organisations to achieve their next level career goals.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Resilience in Recovery: How this experience has influenced my coaching and leadership approach.✅ Clarity for...2025-05-0109 minThe Career Change Maker Podcast#281 - Creating Unconventional Success with Kofi Bempah🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, I sit down with Kofi Owusu-Bempa—entrepreneur, impact investor, and founder in the renewable energy space.Kofi shares his transformative journey from corporate law to building businesses that create social and environmental impact. We explore the power of transferable skills, the nuances of leadership in emerging markets, and how betting on yourself can lead to incredible opportunities.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Career Reinvention: How Kofi leveraged his legal background...2025-04-2435 minThe Career Change Maker Podcast#280: Your Wellness Matters with Ariel Belgrave🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, I sit down with Ariel Belgrave—health and fitness coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Gym Hooky.Ariel shares her inspiring journey from investment banking to wellness entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and building a career that supports both your ambition and wellbeing.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Intentional Career Transitions: How Ariel left the corporate world to create a purpose-driven wellness brand.✅ Sustainable Self-Care:2025-04-1753 minThe Career Change Maker Podcast#279: Why Self Leadership is the most important form of Leadership🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this episode of The Career Change Makers Podcast, I’m diving into the powerful concept of self-leadership and why it’s such a game-changer for new and emerging leaders.I’ll talk about the importance of having clarity in your vision, embracing your autonomy, and carving out time to reflect. Plus, I’ll share how leading by example and staying true to yourself can take your leadership to the next level, and I’m excited to announce a new program designed specifically for female leaders.What You’ll L...2025-04-1016 minThe Career Change Maker Podcast#278: Redefining Success on Your Terms with Jereshia Hawk🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, Jereshia Hawk and I explore leadership, personal growth, vulnerability, and the redefinition of success.Jereshia shares her journey from survival-driven leadership to leadership rooted in joy, self-worth, and authenticity. She talks about the power of the pause, and how her year long sabbatical lead to a reset of her life and business. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Leadership Evolution: How and why leadership styles evolve in different seasons of life. ✅ R...2025-04-0359 minThe Career Change Maker Podcast#277: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a New Leader🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this episode, I dive into the impact of imposter syndrome, especially for new managers and emerging leaders.I’ll share ways to turn imposter syndrome into a powerful tool, reframe those self-doubts, and build the confidence to thrive.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Imposter Syndrome is Normal: 75% of people experience it, especially when stepping into leadership roles. Acknowledging it is the first step to overcoming it.✅ Focus on Achievements: Use past successes to validate your...2025-03-2717 minThe Career Change Maker Podcast#276: The Secret To Getting Promoted and Earning More Money with Christy Rutherford🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, Christy Rutherford and I dive deep into the importance of internal work, overcoming burnout, and navigating the path to leadership.Christy shares her personal journey of healing from burnout, managing stress, and aligning with authenticity to achieve not only professional success but also well-being.Together, we explore the critical role of self-awareness, trauma understanding, and mental clarity in empowering high-achieving women to thrive in leadership roles.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅...2025-03-2046 minThe Career Change Maker Podcast#275 - Get Visible & Attract More Opportunities Using LinkedIn with Portia Obeng🎙️ Episode Overview:In this episode, I’m joined by Portia Obeng, a social media strategist and LinkedIn coach, to discuss the transformative power of personal branding, LinkedIn optimisation, and career growth.Portia shares her personal journey of transitioning from a corporate to helping individuals take control of their professional stories. We dive deep into the challenges of navigating LinkedIn, overcoming self-doubt, and building a personal brand that reflects authenticity.Whether you’re looking to enhance your LinkedIn profile, grow your network, or embrace leadership in your career, Portia has some game-changing tips to h...2025-03-1343 minThe Career Change Maker Podcast#274: Advancing Careers In Intergenerational Workplaces🎙️ Episode Overview:Let’s talk about thriving in intergenerational workplaces.This International Women's Day, join me as we focus on accelerating careers for women in intergenerational workplaces.In this episode, I spoke with some inspirational women about the complexities of intergenerational workplaces, exploring how different generations perceive career development, leadership, and the unique challenges women face.Together, we uncover the common misconceptions and highlight the importance of fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for women's career growth.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ 2025-03-0755 minThe Career Change Maker Podcast#273: Leading as a Woman: Overcoming the Pressure to Fit into Traditional Leadership ModelsAre you ready to embrace your unique feminine leadership strengths and navigate the challenges women face in the workplace?In this episode, I delve into the power of embracing feminine traits in leadership, exploring how empathy, collaboration, and even hormonal cycles can be leveraged for success. I uncover the barriers women face and provide practical strategies for thriving as a leader.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Leverage Feminine Strengths & Navigate Challenges: Embrace empathy and collaboration as leadership superpowers, while understanding and overcoming chal...2025-02-2725 minThe Career Change Maker Podcast#272: Why I Am Committed To Becoming An Unapologetic LeaderAre you ready to embrace unapologetic leadership?In this first episode of this season of the Career Change Maker Podcast, I share my personal journey to becoming an unapologetic leader and how it's transformed my work and life. I explore what it means to lead authentically, leveraging your unique strengths and preferences, rather than conforming to someone else's mould.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Authenticity is Key: Discover the true meaning of unapologetic leadership and its importance. ✅ Leverage Your Strengths: Lear...2025-02-2020 minThe Career Change Maker PodcastTrailer - Unapologetic Leadership Season🎙️ Episode OverviewWelcome to the brand new season of the Career Change Maker Podcast! This season, we’re diving deep into what it truly means to lead with confidence, authenticity, and impact, whether in your career, business, or personal life.I will explore how self-leadership, bold decision-making, and clarity in navigating challenges are essential components of becoming an unapologetic leader. I’ll also be sharing personal insights, lessons learned, and practical strategies, alongside incredible guests who’ve taken unconventional paths to success.Get ready to lead unapologetically!Resour...2025-02-1701 minThe Career Change Maker Podcast2025 Q1 Trailer - Unapologetic Leadership Season🎙️ Episode OverviewWelcome to the brand new season of the Career Change Maker Podcast! This season, we’re diving deep into what it truly means to lead with confidence, authenticity, and impact, whether in your career, business, or personal life.I will explore how self-leadership, bold decision-making, and clarity in navigating challenges are essential components of becoming an unapologetic leader. I’ll also be sharing personal insights, lessons learned, and practical strategies, alongside incredible guests who’ve taken unconventional paths to success.Get ready to lead unapologetically!Resour...2025-02-1701 minThe Career Change Maker Podcast#271: Turn Your Career Story into a Superpower for Success and Impact🎙️ Episode Overview:In this season finale, I’m wrapping up what has been such an incredible journey exploring the theme of owning your career trajectory.From sharing my own reinvention story to having powerful conversations with amazing guests, this season has been packed with actionable insights on topics like resilience, leadership, and building meaningful relationships.In this episode, I dive into the importance of owning your unique career story, why it matters, and how you can use it to unlock new opportunities. I also share practical steps to help you start buildin...2025-01-2321 min
The Career Change Maker Podcast#270: How To Become More Resilient with Julian RobertsAre you ready to embrace resilience as a leadership superpower? In this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast, I speak with Julian Roberts, an executive coach and author of Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Building Resilient Teams. Julian shares insights from his journey, strategies for building resilience in individuals and teams, and actionable advice for navigating uncertainty while thriving as a leader.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Three key pillars of resilience: purpose, psychological safety, and diversity.✅ How stepping out of your comfort zone strengthens your a...2025-01-1633 minThe Career Change Maker Podcast#269: The Key To Successfully Transitioning from Manager to Leader🎙️ Episode OverviewAre you ready to take the next step in your professional journey and lead with impact? In this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast, we explore the critical transition from manager to leader. Learn the key mindset shifts and leadership skills needed to inspire teams, drive vision, and create lasting impact in your organisation. From understanding emotional intelligence to mastering strategic thinking, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you embrace your leadership potential.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ The mindset sh...2025-01-0919 min
Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobHow to Show Up as the Ideal Candidate in an Interview, with Janine Esbrand.Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15477&preview=true) If you head into an interview scared you might say the wrong thing, you might come off as less than confident. How do you overcome the fear of not saying what the interviewer wants to hear? Find Your Dream Job guest Janine Esbrand suggests evaluating your past experiences to reveal exactly what you have to offer. Once you know the value you bring to the table, Janine says it’s as easy as having a few examples of specific experiences whe...2024-10-0225 min
Career 101 Podcast83. Career Development 102: Taking Ownership of Your Career with Janine EsbrandCareer development is an essential yet often overlooked aspect of professional growth. Are you proactively shaping your career, or are you waiting for opportunities to find you?
In this episode of the #Career101Podcast, our host Porschia welcomes guest Janine Esbrand, a former lawyer turned career strategist and executive coach. Together, they explore the vital importance of actively engaging in your own career development.
Janine shares her insights on setting meaningful career goals that resonate with both personal and professional aspirations. They also discuss common challenges in career planning and offer thoughtful strategies to navigate...2024-09-2633 min
The Career Change Maker Podcast# 248: How To Make Your First 90 Days In Your New Job Role CountIn this episode:In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I share my tips and insights on how to make your first 90 days in your new job role count. You have spent the time and energy focusing on making the move, now you need to focus on what happens next, starting with the time between landing the role and beginning the role - this is a great time to research and make connections. Don’t wait for the onboarding process, there is room for you to be intentional and make an impression, this...2024-04-1813 min
Careering into MotherhoodBe the CEO of Your Career with Janine EsbrandWelcome back to the Careering into Motherhood podcast. In this episode, we're diving into the inspiring journey Janine Esbrand from Career Change Makers.
Janine, a former lawyer turned entrepreneur, shares the transformative experience that led her to leave her legal career behind and embark on a path of coaching and consulting. Through a life-changing trip to East Africa, Janine discovered her passion for making a difference in people's lives on a personal level, ultimately leading her to transition into coaching.
Janine now helps corporate women attract roles with more meaning, impact, and pay. She supports women...2024-03-1325 min
Happier At Work®177: Leveraging Transferable Skills for Career Success with Janine EsbrandHave you ever found yourself sticking to a decision solely because of the time, energy, or money you've invested in it? Janine Esbrand expertly discusses the dangers of the “sunk cost fallacy” and how it can hinder our progress at work. She reminds us that it's essential to choose what we do each day based on the present moment, rather than being tethered to past investments. So go ahead and give yourself permission to pivot when necessary!Janine also offers invaluable advice for lawyers (and professionals from all walks of life) on leveraging transferable skills and...2023-10-1346 min
The Career Change Maker Podcast# 231 How Working With A Career Coach Can Accelerate Your ResultsHave you ever wondered whether you should hire a career coach? In this episode, I will be sharing the different ways that working with a career coach will help you to make progress on your career journey sooner. If you feel like you ave been spinning your wheels for some time, getting some outside assistance may be just what you need. You will learn how a career coach can support you through: Structure Insights Accountability Possibility ModelsOur signature program, The Career Change Maker Program is open for enrolment for the last ti...2023-09-2114 min
The Career Change Maker Podcast# 227: Being Intentional About Your Career Gives You Choices with Janine Esbrand + Jaz MarfoIn 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 influe...2023-07-1235 min
The Midlife Career Rebel PodcastTaking the Reins: How to Drive Your Career Like a CEO with Janine Esbrand - Episode #69Episode #69: Taking the Reins: How to Drive Your Career Like a CEO with Janine Esbrand
Today, in the world of work, to have the career and life you want, you have to think differently and talk proactive steps. It requires thinking like a CEO and taking the reins of your career. Our guest, Janine Esbrand, a seasoned career and executive coach, shares her journey and delivers actionable insights on how high-achieving women can take command of their career path, overcome self-doubt, and navigate career growth and transitions. Whether you want to level up or pivot your career...2023-06-2943 min
After The Hustle#77 Intention gives you choice with Janine EsbrandIn today's episode I sit with Janine Esbrand and we discuss the power of having a career strategy, having a handle on your strengths and the real playbook on advancing your career.Janine Esbrand is an award-winning executive career coach, international speaker and former lawyer. She believes that getting more people into the right roles and career will change the world for the better. After going through multiple career transitions in her legal career, and then taking the leap into full time entrepreneurship, Janine understands what it means to step away from the conventional career path and...2023-06-1936 min
Career Warrior Podcast#297) Gain Better Visibility in Your Job Search NOW | Janine EsbrandFirst, we'll dive into the “Visibility Effect” and discuss some of the best ways to get noticed in the workplace. We'll explore strategies such as creating a personal brand, networking, and taking on leadership roles. Our expert guest will provide actionable advice on how to increase your visibility and make a lasting impression.Next, we'll discuss the challenges that many individuals face when trying to gain the confidence and respect of their colleagues and managers. We'll explore strategies such as building relationships, speaking up in meetings, and seeking feedback. Our guest will share tips on how to c...2023-05-2208 min
Career Warrior Podcast#295) Become the CEO of Your Career | Janine EsbrandWe'll talk about how this mindset can help you take control of your career trajectory and set yourself up for success.We'll also explore some strategies to start taking ownership of your career. We'll cover topics such as networking, skill development, and personal branding. Our expert guest will share tips on how to create a career plan that aligns with your values and goals.Finally, we'll dive into how to help clients set clear career goals and develop a strategy to achieve them. We'll discuss the importance of identifying your strengths, weaknesses, and...2023-05-0841 min
SHIFT with Elena AgarCreating a Fulfilling Career with Strategy & Intentionality (with Janine Esbrand)In this episode of Shift, I chat with Janine Esbrand - the founder of Career Change Makers - who brought tons of insights around making a successful career change and demystifying some aspects around career change. Janine believes you can have a career that you are excited about, one that truly aligns with who you are as a person and gives you the opportunity to make the type of impact only you can make in the world. Tune in to learn more!
About Janine: Janine Esbrand is the founder of Career Change Makers, a coaching and consulting co...2022-10-0631 minThe Career Change Maker PodcastSpecial Announcement [Time Sensitive]Happy September! It feels so good to be back behind the podcast mic after a long summer holiday period hanging out with my children. I've missed you. Before we return to our usual podcast programming, I wanted to make a quick announcement and invitation. On 25 September 2022, I will be hosting our first Career Change Maker Live Event. I am super excited about creating this 1 day professional development seminar. Initially this event was exclusively for past and client clients. However, since putting together the agenda I realised that what we will diving i...2022-09-0808 min
The Career Change Maker Podcast#185 - Growing Into Your New Role After A Career ChangeIn today's episode of the career change maker podcast. I am taking about growing into your new role after a career change.In April this year I celebrated being in business full-time for a whole entire year. If you've been listening to this podcast for a while you know that I quit my career of ten years to go full-time inside of my coaching business. It has been amazing, incredible roller coaster, emotional, journey so far.I've been taking time to reflect on the past year and the lessons learned and I thought it would be...2022-07-1320 min