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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Sep 5, 2020 • 42min
#97 How This Real Estate Lawyer Went From Voluntary Redundancy To A New Role in 8 Weeks with Lia Machado
Lia Machado is a dual qualified real estate lawyer. She has worked for top law firms / organisations in Brazil and the UK and has served clients globally over the course of her legal career. When the pandemic hit, she was put on furlough and used the time to prepare for her next career move. Her hard work paid off because she landed a new role within a different industry 8 weeks after she decided to take voluntary redundancy. If you have been thinking about making a career move and need some inspiration, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways from Today's EpisodeThe first thing Lia did when she found out she was being furloughed and how that accelerated her transition into a new role The process Lia undertook to get clear on the best next move for her How Lia managed to negotiate a 10% increase on the offer she received by her new employer. Why pushing past your fears is necessary for you to experience the growth and change that you desire 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 would like to be our next successful case study, book a suitability call >> www.lightboxcoaching.com/academy and let's explore whether the program would be a good fit for you. Send us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts
Aug 30, 2020 • 16min
#96 Intention vs Action and moving quickly towards your goals.
Setting an intention to make a change in your career is the key first step, but if it is not followed by action that intention will rarely turn into achieved goals. In this episode you will learn: Why setting goals is not enough to make it a reality The real reason you haven't yet made the career move, you have been planning for a long timeWhat you should be focusing on if you have been feeling stuckThe missing link between where you are now and where you want to beTHIS 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/academyIf you’ve been thinking about making a career change and landing a dream role, and you are looking for clear guidance on what you need to do to get started, join the 5 Day Career Change Maker Challenge by listening to 89 - 93 of this podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/895381/4805882 I’ll make sure you know everything you need to start taking action towards landing an ideal role (despite being in the midst of a global pandemic).Send us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts
Aug 21, 2020 • 15min
#95 - More Focus Is Required To Achieve Your Career Goals Quicker and Easier
A lack of focus when it comes to your career transition can keep you feeling busy, but not achieving the results that you desire. Casting a wide net and applying for every role that sounds good may be an attractive approach, but it is not the best way to land the right opportunity for you. In this episode you will learn: Why slowing down to speed up is an effective way to approach your job search Why the scattergun approach may be taking you further away from your dream roleHow being focused can help you achieve your career change goals with less effortWhat you should consider when starting your job search 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/academyIf you’ve been thinking about making a career change and landing a dream role, and you are looking for clear guidance on what you need to do to get started, join the 5 Day Career Change Maker Challenge by listening to 89 - 93 of this podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/895381/4805882 I’ll make sure you know everything you need to start taking action towards landing an ideal role (despite being in the midst of a global pandemic).Send us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts
Aug 14, 2020 • 21min
#94 - Why You Don't Need More Experience To Land Your Dream Role
One of the biggest perceived challenges related to making a career change is feeling that you have enough experience for the field or role that you want to move into. If you have been in your current role for a long time, it is super important for you to understand how you can leverage your existing experience to attract new, ideal opportunities. In this episode you will learn: What you say is holding you back (lack of experience) is often not the real reason you haven't made your desired career change Why having the right job search strategies isn't enough to get you to where you want to be. How the life cycle of a caterpillar provides amazing insight into the career transition challenges you are facing (and how to overcome them)What helped me go from saying "One day I will do a TEDx stage to actually becoming a TEDx speaker last year"THIS EPISODE IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY THE CAREER CLARITY ACADEMY This episode was brought to you by my signature program, the Career Clarity Academy.If you’ve been thinking about making a career change and landing a dream role, and you are looking for clear guidance on what you need to do to get started, join the 5 Day Career Change Maker Challenge by listening to 89 - 93 of this podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/895381/4805882 I’ll make sure you know everything you need to start taking action towards landing an ideal role (despite being in the midst of a global pandemic).Send us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts
Aug 7, 2020 • 12min
#93 - Day 5: Mindset Shifts Required For Career Change Success
Welcome to day five of the Career Change Maker Sprint Challenge. In this episode, Janine highlights the key mindset shifts required for career change success. What you will take away from this episode:- The thoughts that may be holding you back from going for what you really want. How to leverage your experience, so that you don't spend years retraining.How to position yourself to attract the type of opportunity that you really want. Make sure you spend some time doing the exercises given in this episode and then connect with Janine and fellow aspiring career change makers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/careerchangemadesimple/For more information about The Career Clarity Academy visit www.lightboxcoaching.com/academy Send us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts
Aug 5, 2020 • 14min
#92 - Day Four : Your Dream Career Options
Welcome to Day Four of the Career Change Maker Sprint Challenge. In this episode, Janine helps you to explore dream career options (without filters!) What you will take away from this episode:- How you may be limiting your career options. How changing your thought process can be the key to actually making the moves you want to make.What happens when you are unapologetic about your career goals. Make sure you spend some time doing the exercises given in this episode and then connect with Janine and fellow aspiring career change makers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/careerchangemadesimple/Tune into day 5 of the Career Change Maker Sprint Challenge >> www.lightboxcoaching.com/episode93For more information about The Career Clarity Academy visit www.lightboxcoaching.com/academy Send us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts
Aug 5, 2020 • 13min
#91 - Day Three : Uncovering Your Top Strengths
Welcome to Day Three of the Career Change Makers Sprint Challenge. In this episode, Janine breaks down one of the key things you need to be considering as you embark on your career change journey. As you listen, you will be inspired to focus on your strengths so that you can leverage them in your next role. What you will take away from this episode:- Why you may be looking for career change inspiration in the wrong placeThe power of understanding your strengths The easy way to narrow your focus and target a role that is a good fit for you Make sure you spend some time doing the exercises given in this episode and then connect with Janine and fellow aspiring career change makers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/careerchangemadesimple/Tune into day 4 of the Career Change Maker Sprint Challenge >> www.lightboxcoaching.com/episode92For more information about The Career Clarity Academy visit www.lightboxcoaching.com/academy Send us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts
Aug 4, 2020 • 8min
#90 - Day Two: What Do You Want Life To Look Like?
Welcome to Day Two of the Career Change Makers Sprint Challenge where Janine breaks down some of the key things that you need to be considering if you are ready to commence the career change journey. In this episode, you will be challenged to really think about what you would like your life to look like holistically.What you will take away from this episode:An understanding and new focus that your work and your life are not two separate things.Gain clarity on how you want your work and personal life to co-exist.How to change your approach to thinking about what your new career direction looks like.Exercises to help you get clear on what is really important to you.Spend some time doing the exercises given in this episode and connect with Janine and fellow aspiring career change makers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/careerchangemadesimple/Tune into day 3 of the Career Change Maker Sprint Challenge >> www.lightboxcoaching.com/episode91For more information about The Career Clarity Academy, click here Send us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts
Aug 3, 2020 • 11min
#89 - Day One: Why Do You Want to Change Career?
In this episode Janine helps you get clear on figuring out why you want a career change. She delves right into the piece of the missing puzzle a lot of people overlook when making this decision.As part of the Career Change Maker Sprint Challenge, over the next 5 episodes Janine will be sharing some key things that you really need to be considering and working through, so that you can kick start your career change. What you will learn from this episode:1. Understand how to go deep into your core reasons for wanting a career change.2. Learn about the '5 Whys' exercise to get clarity. 3. Understand how to delve into your core reasons for wanting to change careers.4. Discover your true motivation for wanting a career change.Spend some time doing the exercises given in this episode and connect joint the Career Change Sprint Challenge here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/careerchangemadesimple/Tune into day 2 of the Career Change Maker Sprint Challenge >> www.lightboxcoaching.com/episode90For more information about The Career Clarity Academy, click hereSend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts
Apr 27, 2020 • 20min
#88 The One Thing Holding You Back From Making A Career Change
I have heard from many people that they have been wanting to change career direction for some time but are yet to make a move. Covid-19 has highlighted the need to make a move for a lot of people, for others it has forced them to consider an alternative career path.In this episode, I discuss a big reason many do not take the leap towards work that they love. Learn what steps you should be taking now if you are ready for a career change.What you will learn? The danger of analysis paralysisWhy the "I will get round to this one day approach" will hold you back for longer than you thinkThe power of making big decisions, but only taking small stepsHow to push past the fear of change to get what you really want. Links & References The Career Clarity Academy is open for enrollment until 30 April 2020. Book a call to see if it is a good fit for you. Career Change Made Simple facebook groupSend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts
