

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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Aug 20, 2018 • 30min
#37 Leading A Flexible Law Firm And Setting Boundaries with Beth Gray
We are continuing #creatingyourflexibility series. On this episode, I interview lawyer, business owner, coach and mother, Beth Gray. She shares with us how she has created her own flexibility and has set her firm up in a way to accommodate flexibility for others too.Here is what you will learn:- The challenges relating to living in different parts of the world- How flexible working can work for both employees and clients- The importance of setting and maintaining boundaries- How to set goals that you will actually achievebethgray.coachlightboxcoaching.com/episode-37Click to view: show page on AwesoundSend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts

Aug 12, 2018 • 25min
#36 Building Your Brand The Right Way with Gwen Klisa
Today, we kick off the #creatingyourflexibility series, where I interview mums who have decided to create their own flexibility by launching their own businesses. In this episode, I speak to Gwen Klisa, a brand expert, and business coach. We discuss tips on how branding can help to launch and grow a business the right way. The principles she shares can also apply to those working on building a personal brand to advance in their corporate careers. lightboxcoaching.com/epsiode-36Click to view: show page on AwesoundSend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts

Aug 5, 2018 • 22min
#35 Being A Multi-Passionate Working Mum with Claire Le Grice
On today's show, I interviewed talent director, pilates teacher, mindfulness practitioner and mum, Claire Le GriceWe talk about what it looks like to have a portfolio career as a working mum. We also discuss how simple mindfulness techniques can improve how balanced and calm you feel as a busy mum. Click to view: show page on AwesoundSend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts

Jul 28, 2018 • 24min
#34 Time Mamagement Tips for Working Mums with Laura Vanderkam
In today’s episode, I interview to Laura Vanderkam, author of time management and productivity books such as “Off the Clock” and “I know how she does it”. She is also the host of The Best of Both Worlds Podcast.We discuss how to manage our time and productivity as working mums. She shared some fascinating insights about taking control of your time. For full show notes and links to information mentioned in this episode, head over to lightboxocoaching.com/episode-34Click to view: show page on AwesoundSend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts

Jul 22, 2018 • 33min
Episode 33 - Finding Flexible Roles with Stephanie Dillon
In today's episode, I speak to Stephanie Dillon, founder of Inclusivity Partners. We discuss how to approach finding flexible roles after a career break.Here is what you will learn: - How to approach finding a flexible role- Why you should be looking at full-time roles, even if you are looking for a part-time position- The importance of considering your long-term career goals when making decisions- The power of letting go of mum guilt.- Strategies for managing the demands of working lifeClick to view: show page on AwesoundSend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts

Jul 15, 2018 • 36min
#32 - Finding Happiness as a Working Mum with Clarissa Rayward
In this episode, I speak to lawyer, author, podcast host and mother of 2, Clarissa Rayward about her journey to finding happiness as a working mum. Click to view: show page on AwesoundSend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts

Jul 8, 2018 • 10min
#30 - How do I land that job interview?
Today as part of the 30 Day Q & A Series, I will be talking about how you can land your next job interview. Click to view: show page on AwesoundSend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts

Jul 8, 2018 • 37min
#31 - Making it work as a part-time working mum with Suzanne Brown
On today's episode, I speak to an amazing mum of 2, author and entrepreneur, Suzanne BrowneShe interviewed over 100 women in preparation for writing her book, Mompowerment: Insights from Successful Professional Part-Time Working Moms Who Balance Career and Family. Here is what you will learn from today's episode:- Adjustments to make as you transition into part-time work- How to incorporate self-care in your day - The importance of building in breathing space in your busy schedule - Being intentional about how you approach your to-do lists - How to communicate with your spouse about the support you needClick to view: show page on AwesoundSend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts

Jul 3, 2018 • 10min
#29 - What is the best way to start my job search?
Today, as part of the 30 Days of Q & A Series, I am sharing the best way to approach your job search. Get the full series of videos at lightboxcoaching.com/30-days-bundle Join the Careers Beyond Motherhood Community - facebook.com/groups/Careersbeyondmotherhood/Click to view: show page on AwesoundSend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts

Jul 2, 2018 • 7min
# 28 - How to find flexible roles
How Can I Find A Flexible Role? People often wonder how they can find a role that is flexible enough to accommodate family commitments. Today I share the number 1 way to find flexible roles. Click to view: show page on AwesoundSend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn: Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts


