December's episode is a unique one in that I spoke to none other than myself! After my podcast guest dropped out last minute, I took the opportunity to share my own career change story. I discuss what made me want to move away from being a Probation Officer, and how I ended up being a Career Coach.
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This month we spoke with Rebecca Ferreira. Rebecca worked in Hospitality before discovering a genuine interest in Advertising and Production. As a result, she is now working in Advertising and PR as a Creative and Strategy Executive, with the aim of also expanding her work into Media Production.
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Watching my Mum die last summer was a tough experience, and the grief that has followed has taught me a lot. Here, I share my thoughts on death and grief, and what it can teach us about life in general, how we choose to live it - and, of course, what any of that has got to do with career change.
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In this open and heartfelt episode of the podcast, we hear from Chris Rice. Chris worked in marketing for the film and entertainment industry since leaving university back in 2006. In 2023, he decided that a more wholesale change was needed, and so today, he is retraining to become a plumber.
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We're back! In this episode of the podcast, we spoke with Mie Kayser Jensen. Mie previously worked as a Communications and Social Media Executive at a travel company in London. Since finishing her Masters in Journalism, Mie now works with news podcasting, and writes about lifestyle and motherhood.
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Have you been wondering if it's time for a career change? How do you know when it's really time to move on? This guest post by Liza Griffen, co-founder of Tyler Griffen, will help you identify the signs that it might be time for a career change.
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This month on the podcast, I spoke to Philippa Dunn, who began her career as a press officer, before building a career in fundraising and philanthropy. She is now a creative strategist for a range of clients. She's also a writer, and runs a holiday cottage business in her new 'portfolio' career.
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This month, we speak to Ayisha Gulati. We hear how volunteering opened her up to the realisation that she could be paid for doing what she loved - talking and writing about sport. By taking the time to explore her interests, Ayisha was able to carve out a career that works for her.
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Want to change career but don't know what you want to do instead? Like the idea of working with a Career Coach, but too tight on budget? Too busy to have one to one sessions with a Career Coach? Then this new self-led online course is perfect for you - and it only costs £495!
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In the nearly 14 years that I’ve been working as coach, I’ve noticed a huge rise in the number of people training and setting up as a coach. And, yet, it remains an unregulated industry. So, I’ve pulled together 7 key questions I believe you should be asking when you're looking for a coach.
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In an era marked by rapid professional transformation, a personalised professional development plan is a cornerstone for career advancement, as it serves as a strategic framework to navigate various career aspirations. This article covers the essential components of a professional development plan.
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