Career Change Maker | Career Clarity, Career Opportunities, Career Pivots, Burnout, Corporate Job, Income
Janine Esbrand I Career Coach, Career Change Coach, Executive Coach
***Top 1.5% Global Careers Podcast For Corporate Women***Are you navigating a mid-career transition and wondering what’s next?Have you built a successful corporate career but realised you don’t want your boss’s job?Do you feel the tension between wanting more freedom and not wanting to sacrifice security?If you’re ambitious but no longer willing to burn out for another promotion, you’re in the right place. I’m glad you’re here.This podcast helps high-achieving mid-career women gain career clarity and confidently design their next chapter, whether that means evolving inside corporate, exploring a portfolio career, or building a hybrid path.If you’re ready to stop default climbing and start making strategic, aligned decisions about your future, this podcast will give you the insight and tools to move forward with confidence. Hey 👋 , I’m Janine Esbrand, corporate lawyer turned career strategist and executive coach.For years, I had my eye on the corporate partner title. I kept my head down, worked the long hours, and chased the next big deal because that’s what success was supposed to look like.Then I became a mother. And I realised I didn’t want to build a life around my career, I wanted to build a career around my life. So, I stepped off the default corporate path and designed a portfolio career that allows me to work on my terms, create meaningful impact, and show up fully, both professionally and personally.Now, I help ambitious mid-career women do the same: gain clarity, challenge the default ladder, and design aligned, sustainable careers that reflect who they are now, not who they used to be.This podcast will give you the strategy, mindset and tools to make it happen.So grab your notebook, pour your hot drink of choice and lets design what’s next.Next Steps:🎙️ Explore for 1:1 Coaching: www.careerchangemakers.com/claritycall🌐 Visit the Website: www.careerchangemakers.com📩 Contact Us: hello@careerchangemakers.com
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Nov 12, 2020 • 12min
#106 - Are You Sure You Are Seeking The Right Career Move?
In this episode, I dive into the importance of looking for a role that fully aligns with what you genuinely find interesting and are good at. I will challenge you to explore whether you are actually looking at the right opportunities so that you can identify how to position yourself in the right marketplace.What you will learn:How to identify the best way to plug gaps that you might have in skills and expertise.Ways to think outside the box for the roles you are looking atGet clarity on why you are frustrated with your current position and identify what you no longer enjoy doingWhy it is important not to settle and stick to your goalsTHIS EPISODE IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY THE CAREER CLARITY ACADEMYThis episode was brought to you by my signature program, the Career Clarity Academy.If you are looking for support with changing career direction, book a suitability call >> www.lightboxcoaching.com/academySend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts
Nov 11, 2020 • 10min
#105 Why Brainstorming Potential Career Options Isn't Getting You Anywhere
In this episode I share why jumping in and brainstorming potential career options might not be the best thing that's going to get you to where you want to be, or give you the clarity that you need to move forward.What you will learn from this episode:How to understand whether or not a role is the right fit for youChange your mindset to focus less on the external and more on the internal Why you need to slow down to speed upHow to drill down into the core reasons why your current role no longer serves youTHIS EPISODE IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY THE CAREER CLARITY ACADEMYThis episode was brought to you by my signature program, the Career Clarity Academy. If you are looking for support with changing career direction, book a suitability call >> www.lightboxcoaching.com/academySend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts
Nov 4, 2020 • 43min
#104 - The Power of Embracing Change with Danusia Malina-Derben
In this episode I interview the amazing Danusia Malina-Derbin who is a serial entrepreneur and consultant. She is a dynamic contributor on future C-level trends, cultivating women's leadership and debates about women's careers and family.She is also a mother of 10 (including 6-year-old triplets).What you will learn: How Danusia navigated her career after becoming a teenage motherWhy she left her career as an academic to start her own consultancy business Decisions that Danusia made to enable her to fulfil her potential and raise her children The importance of disregarding the opinions of naysayersHow to turn challenging times into opportunities Links mentioned: School For Mothers WebsiteSchool for Mothers Facebook Group School of Mothers Podcast Danusia's Website Send us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts
Oct 25, 2020 • 9min
#103 Staying In Your Current Role Could be Costing You More Than You Think
In this episode, I am talking about opportunity cost. The decision that you may be making about staying in your current role, could be costing you more than you think. What you will learn: The average person spends 90,000 at work in their lifetime, so it is important to make that time countWhen you are saying yes to one thing, you are saying no to something elseThe power and importance of doing things differently, so that you can have the career that you really want. Why these uncertain times offer a good opportunity to reconsider your approach to your career goals.THIS EPISODE IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY THE CAREER CLARITY ACADEMYThis episode was brought to you by my signature program, the Career Clarity Academy. If you are looking for support with changing career direction, book a suitability call >> www.lightboxcoaching.com/academySend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts
Oct 12, 2020 • 12min
#102 - Are You Overlooking Relevant Experience And Missing Out On Opportunities?
In this episode I talk about how to avoid overlooking relevant experience that you might have when applying for a new role, that is different to your current or previous one. What you will learn from this episodeHow to identify and articulate what your transferrable skills areDig deeper to discover the experience that you have that is relevant for a new roleChange your mindset to focus on skills and experience you do have rather than what you think is missingGet clear on what you need to bring to the interview table.If you are looking for support with changing career direction, book a suitability call >> www.lightboxcoaching.com/academySend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts
Oct 2, 2020 • 21min
#101 - How To Change Roles Without Taking A Pay Cut
I often have conversations with people who want to make a career change because they are not happy where they are and have been in their existing role a long time. They stay where they are because they think that to start a new career and 'work their way up' again will mean taking a pay cut. This means they get stuck and don't move forward.In this episode I explain how and why you don't need to take a pay cut to make a career transition.In this episode you will learn: The importance of understanding your valueHow to leverage your experience and understand your transferrable skillsHow to negotiate your salary with confidence and self-beliefEnrolment is now open for The Career Clarity Academy. If you would like support with making sure your next career move is the right one, book a call with me.www.lightboxcoaching.com/academy Send us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts
Sep 30, 2020 • 22min
BONUS EPISODE: The Fast Path To Career Change Success
In this BONUS episode, I wanted to share a resource that can help you to reach your career change goals a lot faster...THE CAREER CLARITY ACADEMY (CCA)Enrolment is now OPEN, so I wanted to share the full details of the newly enhanced program with you.What you will learn: Why I created the program How the program is structured Who the program is for and who it is not for What you could achieve with the guidance, coaching and support offered in this programEnrolment closes on 9 October 2020. So, if you are interested in joining us book a suitability call with me www.lightboxcoaching.com/academy To hear from one of our CCA alumni about her experience in the program, listen to episode 97. Send us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts
Sep 25, 2020 • 23min
#100 - The 5 Significant Career Changes I Made In The Past 8 Years
This is a milestone episode and I am so so excited to have reached episode 100!! I share a lot about career change on this show, so I thought it would be great to pull back the curtain on my experiences with career changes over the past 8 years. I want to share with you the decisions that I made and the lessons that I learned with each of the following transitions: 1. Qualifying as a corporate lawyer 2. Launching a business (and a portfolio career)3. Leaving my first law firm to join another 4. Moving into an in-house legal counsel role at an international company 5. Working as a legal consultant6. Joining a start-up in the professional development / coaching industry I have developed professionally so much over the past 6 years. I am nowhere close to the type of person I was when we first started this journey. Tune in to hear my biggest takeaways and lessons. Enrolment is now open for The Career Clarity Academy. If you would like support with making sure your next career move is the right one, book a call with me.www.lightboxcoaching.com/academy Send us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts
Sep 17, 2020 • 13min
#99 - The No 1 Thing To Do Before Searching For Your Next Role
As an Executive Career Coach, I often hear how clients would love to make a shift or career change but they have no idea where to start. They find it really difficult to figure out what it is they want to do but the one thing they do know, is that they are not happy where they currently are.In this episode I delve into what steps you should be taking to get the clarity that you need before you jump out and look for a new role.In this episode you will learn: Why jumping onto the job boards is not a good planHow to get clarity and dig deep into why you are not happy where you areHow to drill down into what it is you don't wantDiscover your core reasons for looking for a new careerTHIS EPISODE IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY THE CAREER CLARITY ACADEMYThis episode was brought to you by my signature program, the Career Clarity Academy. The next round of the program starts in October 2020. If you are looking for support with changing career direction, book a suitability call >> www.lightboxcoaching.com/academySend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts
Sep 9, 2020 • 13min
#98 - Why Playing The Waiting Game is Holding You Back In Your Career
As we are in certain times, many people who are considering making a career move are feeling inclined to wait...wait to see what happens in the market place before taking any action. But, with the economy down and things changing by the day waiting can mean missing opportunities. In this episode you will learn: Why taking action now is the best way to prepare for uncertain times.What you should be doing to position yourself for opportunities. How quickly things can progress when you are focused and intentional.How to give yourself a competitive edge. THIS EPISODE IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY THE CAREER CLARITY ACADEMYThis episode was brought to you by my signature program, the Career Clarity Academy. The next round of the program starts in October 2020. If you are looking for support with changing career direction, book a suitability call >> www.lightboxcoaching.com/academySend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts
