Explore every episode of the podcast Career Switch Podcast: Expert advice for your career change
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| 60: You deserve to make a career change | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:32:09 | |
So many of us stay in jobs that feel “safe” with the steady paycheck, the benefits, and the routine. But deep down, we know something’s missing. I sit down with Juliana Londoño, a licensed mental health therapist and entrepreneur, to talk about why deserving to make a career change is different from asking whether you can or should. We share our own experiences of leaving secure jobs, talk through how to navigate tough conversations with loved ones, and lay out some small, practical steps you can take to prepare for your own leap. We also dive into why self-worth and confidence are at the heart of believing you deserve to switch industries or professions. Episode Highlights: • Wanting more fulfillment career-wise in your 40s and 50s • Physical and mental signs you're unfulfilled at work • Leaving a secure 9 to 5 job • Putting off a career change due to financial fears and family obligations • Finding support outside of your family circle • Why change is hard for us • How to talk to your loved ones about wanting to make a career change • When you can't answer your family's questions and concerns • Managing fears of the unknown when changing careers • Deserving is not the same as 'can' or 'should' • Leaving a toxic work environment • Small first steps to switching industries or professions Find Juliana Londoño at: Website: https://www.juliana-londono.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-londono18/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliana.londono_/ Want more advice? Check out these additional episodes: Ep 55: The hidden blockers keeping you stuck Ep 34: 3 signs it’s time for a career change Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 59: Taking the work out of networking (especially for introverts) | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:28:47 | |
We all know networking is a big part of making a career change. But does it feel like work to you? My guest today can help make it easier. Karen Wickre is the author of Taking the Work Out of Networking. Karen has spent 30 years in tech as a writer, editor, and communications professional, and has been called “the best-connected Silicon Valley figure you’ve never heard of" because of her superpower—connecting people. If you’re making a career change and dread the idea of networking, especially if you're an introvert, Karen offers a fresh perspective. In this episode, she shares practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you connect with others more naturally at in-person events, on LinkedIn, and within your current company. Episode Highlights: • Why networking feels like work for many of us, especially introverts • Organic ways to network at in-person events, like conferences • Knowing what works for you and what doesn't • Low-key ways to follow up with people you've met • Accessing your "brain trust" to change careers • Small peer groups for career changers • Reaching out to new people on LinkedIn so it's non-transactional • The perfect amount of time to chat with someone new • Embracing your quiet side and strengths • Changing your mindset about networking to make it easier • How to network within your company for new career paths Find Karen Wickre at: Website: https://karenwickre.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenwickre/ Book: Taking the Work Out of Networking: Your Guide to Making and Keeping Great Connections Resources Mentioned: Never Search Alone: https://www.neversearchalone.org/
Want more advice? Check out these additional episodes: Ep 50: An inside track to a career change Ep 24: Using your quiet strengths as an introvert to change careers Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 50: An inside track to a career change | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:36:39 | |
Sometimes you don’t have to go far to make a career switch. My guest today is a great example of how to change careers without changing companies. Mia Villarreal went from social media strategist to product marketing manager—within the same organization—in only a couple of years. In this episode, Mia shares how she first got into VMware, a global software developer, in 2020 as a contractor—a move that gave her access to the company culture and cross-functional teams before she was even a permanent employee. Mia walks us through the inside track she took to change careers within VMware—from leveraging in-house platforms to tapping into her internal network. She also recalls how her mentors and trusted colleagues helped her navigate her impostor syndrome about transitioning to product marketing when she had no direct experience. Episode Highlights: • Getting your foot in the door as a contractor • Is your company culture conducive to a career change? • Accessing in-house resources • Getting help with impostor syndrome • How to ask your manager for support with switching roles • What to keep an eye out for possible openings within a company • Setting up coffee chats – how to approach people and what to cover • What to do in the first 30, 60, and 90 days in a new role • Leaning into your strengths when making a career switch Resources Mentioned: Product Marketing Alliance: https://www.productmarketingalliance.com/ CliftonStrengths Assessment: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspx Career coach Alicia Wolfe: https://www.integratewell.co/
Need more help with impostor syndrome? Check out these episodes: Ep 49: Need some A.I.R. with your career change? Ep 11: Impostor syndrome and other roadblocks to a career change Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 49: Need some A.I.R. with your career change? | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:28:35 | |
Madeline Miller, a Gen Z and Millennial career and leadership coach, shares her A.I.R. Formula—Alignment, Influence, and Resilience—to help professionals connect with a more fulfilling career. Drawing from her own career switch as an entertainment attorney turned entrepreneur, Madeline breaks down the mindset shifts needed to: • Align your work with your values • Build influence • Develop the resilience to keep moving forward "If you are going through a career transition, mindset is the most important part," says Madeline, founder of Coaching with Madeline. Episode Highlights: • Madeline's career trajectory that led her to develop A.I.R. • Alignment: Finding a sense of purpose by aligning your work with your values and skills • Influence: The gap between who you are and how you want to show up • Resilience: Developing healthy emotional resilience to get through setbacks • Managing impostor syndrome • Handling uncertainty • How to get started with A.I.R. for a career change Find Madeline Miller at: Website: https://coachingwithmadeline.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madelinemillercoaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/millermadeline/ Career and Leadership Coaching Packages: https://coachingwithmadeline.com/career-leadership-coaching-packages/ E-book: Redefining Success: The Burnout-Free Formula for Influence and Impact https://coachingwithmadeline.com/ebook-the-burnout-free-formula-for-influence-and-impact/ Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 48: Tuning into your younger self (Women's History Month) | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:33:18 | |
Barbara Brandon-Croft is recognized as the first Black woman cartoonist in the U.S. to break into the mainstream press with Where I’m Coming From, her cartoon feature centering on Black female voices. As we celebrate Women's History Month, Barbara looks back at her various careers—from her early days as a fashion and beauty writer to her time as a cartoonist at the Detroit Free Press in the 90s, and later, as the research director at Parents magazine, where she worked for 18 years. In this episode, Barbara recalls how she navigated unexpected career shifts, including getting laid off from Parents—in her 60s. She shares how tuning into her younger self helped her embrace the unknown and revive her cartooning career post layoff. "I needed to start thinking about receiving what I couldn't imagine," she says about the many doors her shift in perspective has opened. Barbara’s story also demonstrates the role timing can play when it comes to a career change. When she had to move on from being a cartoonist in her younger years, it turns out it's just the right career for her now. Episode Highlights: • Barbara's journey as the first Black woman cartoonist syndicated in the mainstream press in the U.S. • Facing unexpected career changes • Finding guidance in your younger self • The financial realities of creative careers and how to navigate them • How unpaid opportunites can lead to paid opportunities • Getting out of your comfort zone • Barbara's reviving her cartoonist career today • The role of trust and openness in career reinvention Find Barbara Brandon-Croft at: Website: https://barbarabrandoncroft.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarabrandoncroft/ Museum of Modern Art (MoMA): https://www.moma.org/magazine/authors/626 Barbara’s Book: Where I’m Coming From
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| 47: Battling an identity crisis with a career change | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:36:08 | |
Former newspaper reporter Jonathan McFadden opens up about the identity crisis he battled with his career change. He recalls everything he was afraid to lose if he left journalism—would it be worth it?
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| 46: How faith can guide your career change | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:16:11 | |
Whether you’re feeling stuck, curious about a new field, or dealing with the ups and downs of a career switch, you can make spirituality part of your journey.
Website: www.aboundingfaith.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/aboundingfaith X/Twitter: twitter.com/AboundInFaith Facebook: www.facebook.com/AboundInFaith Podcast: Abounding Faith for Today Podcast Amazon: Nancy Gavilanes Author Page
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| 45: Avoid burnout with your career change | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:30:48 | |
It takes time to change industries or professions, and depending on how you handle that time—and the feelings that come with it—it could lead to burnout.
How to Write a Career Change Resume (with Examples)
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| 44: The power of networking for POC & First Gens | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:35:36 | |
As a person of color (POC) and/or first-generation professional, your family’s culture and background likely influenced your beliefs, which can now impact your making a career change. Dani Tan is a leadership and career coach, who works with POC and First Gens who are often the first, few or only in their space. Dani reveals how the scarcity mindset from our parents can affect our career choices. And she shares how the power of networking can reset our thinking.
National Association of Asian American Professionals Asian American Professionals and Leaders Network The Black Professionals Network
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| 43: Trying to change careers now | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:25:18 | |
My guest today is trying to change careers now while he has a full-time job, a mortgage and two young kids. David Mock opens up about the challenges he's facing, his immediate concerns (will it work out?, will it be worth it?), and how he's getting through it all.
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| 42: Is a creative career right for you? | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:25:59 | |
If you’re dreaming about breaking out on your own to do something creative, this episode is for you! Creative strategy coach Michelle Guo works with creatives, such as freelance web designers, copywriters and social media managers. As the founder of Magicave Media, Michelle empowers her clients to build a sustainable business around their desired lifestyle.
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| 41: Pursuing your passion at any age (Hispanic Heritage Month) | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:24:31 | |
After she was laid off in her 50s, Argentine-born Mirta Rinaldi decided to follow her passion for cooking. Today, Mirta is in her 70s and teaches Argentine cuisine. She also owns her own business, Mendulcina, where she hosts cultural experiences and makes and sells delicacies from her home country.
Book: The League of Kitchens Cookbook
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| 58: Making a career change your own (Hispanic Heritage Month) | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:31:51 | |
Zayda Rivera is a Reiki Master who made her career change her own—by bringing together her Puerto Rican heritage and her teachings. In this episode celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Zayda shares the calling she felt to take her career in a new direction after years of covering entertainment, politics, and breaking news as a professional writer. She opens up about the self-doubt she had about launching her spiritual business Mindful Living with Z and how she grew her clientele by infusing Puerto Rican indigenous traditions into her Reiki practice. If you're second-guessing yourself about your career switch, Zayda's story can inspire you to take those first steps and believe in yourself along the way. Episode Highlights: • Answering a call to study Reiki • Becoming a Reiki Master • Finding initial clients • Expanding into other spiritual content • Growing up with a mix of religious and spiritual rituals • The link between Reiki and Puerto Rican ancestral practices • Fear and self-doubt about starting a spiritual business • When your partner doesn't support your career change • How to believe in yourself • Growing a business without advertising • Networking in the Reiki world • Taking small steps that lead to big change when making a career change Find Zayda Rivera at: Website: https://www.mindfullivingwithz.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullivingwithz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfullivingwithz Book: Being Bruja: A Young Mystic’s Guide Reiki Master 8-week Certification Course: https://www.mindfullivingwithz.com/fall-classes
PS Juntos: https://www.popsugar.com/author/mindfulz Parents Magazine: https://www.parents.com/zayda-rivera-8419597 Resources: Learn more about Reiki: https://www.reiki.org/ The Reiki Association: https://www.reikiassociation.net/ International Association of Reiki Professionals: https://iarp.org/ More episodes for Hispanic Heritage Month: Ep 41: Pursuing your passion at any age Ep 33: Leaving corporate to lead a non-profit Ep 14: How a passion project led to a career change More episodes for starting a business: Ep 37: Starting a business after corporate burnout Ep 29: The ups and downs of building a business Ep 6: Starting a woman-owned small business Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 40: Going back to school for a career change | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:18:23 | |
Did you know? 48% of U.S. employers offer undergraduate or graduate tuition assistance as a benefit? This means you can start making your career change NOW while you’re still at your current job!
Weavy’s drone business: FlyTechGuy Drone Services
Resources: 10 Best Master’s Degrees for Career Changers: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/best-masters-degrees-for-career-change
These Fortune 500 companies will help pay for employee MBAs:
50 Companies with Amazing Tuition Reimbursement Programs: https://myscholly.com/50-companies-with-amazing-tuition-reimbursement-programs/
25+ Companies with Tuition Reimbursement Programs: https://getschooled.com/article/5206-companies-with-great-tuition-reimbursement-programs/
How to Use—and Ask For—Employer Tuition Reimbursement Benefits: https://extension.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-use-and-ask-for-employer-tuition-reimbursement-benefits/ Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 39: 3 keys to coping with a career change | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:22:42 | |
Any career switch will have its ups and downs. I speak with recovery coach Gerardo Matamoros about some potentially harmful behaviors you may start relying on to help you handle whatever is going on right now with your career change. In this episode of Career Switch Podcast, Gerardo tells us what’s really behind whatever behavior you may be using to cope, whether it’s too much eating, spending, drinking, smoking, sleeping, TV watching, gaming, pill taking—anything that can be harmful when done in excess. Gerardo explains how your thoughts affect your actions and offers 3 keys to how you can better cope with making a career change.
Learn more about Smart Recovery at:
How to Make Stress Your Friend, TED Talk by Kelly McGonigal Ep 5: How to handle uncertainty while making a career change Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 38: How to transition from corporate to non-profit | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:24:02 | |
When making a career change from corporate to non-profit, who wouldn’t want that HR perspective? The chance to find out from a Human Resources manager what they’re looking for when hiring. Thanks to nonprofit consultant and coach Niki Lomibao, that’s exactly what you’ll get in this episode! Niki has 10 years of HR experience in the non-profit world and she’s hired plenty of career changers. As the principal CEO of Desert Blue Consulting & Coaching, Niki gives us the inside scoop on what it takes to transition to nonprofit.
Website: www.desertblueaz.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikilomibao_desertblue LinkedIn: Niki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niki-l-4b980975/ Desert Blue Consulting and Coaching: https://www.linkedin.com/company/desert-blue-consulting-coaching/
https://nationalnonprofits.org/nonprofit-jobs/search https://careers.councilofnonprofits.org/ Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 37: Starting a retail business after corporate burnout | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:26:52 | |
Helene Godin was a lawyer for 22 years before she burnt out on the long hours and commute. She quit in 2010 with no plan. Over the next year, Helene used her skills as a lawyer to study the gluten-free market and develop recipes. In 2011, she opened By the Way Bakery. Today, Helene has five retail locations and her gluten-free, dairy-free and kosher products are sold at Whole Foods and Stew Leonard’s grocery chains.
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| 36: How to be more confident with your career change | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:30:42 | |
You need confidence to make a career change. Public speaking and confidence coach Sammie Walker Herrera shares how you can be more confident with job interviewing, networking and negotiating.
Find Sammie Walker Herrera at: Website: www.speakyall.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammiemlwalker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakyall/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakyall Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 35: Leaving media: Career change for editors | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:28:56 | |
If you're an editor who's been affected by the layoffs in journalism and media, this episode is for you! I chat with editorial recruiter Chandra Turner, founder of The Talent Fairy, a recruiting agency that specializes in placing editorial talent. In this episode of Career Switch Podcast, Chandra and I talk about how media is changing and how editors can switch to other industries that need their editorial skills. We also cover the biggest challenges many editors face when leaving media and how to handle them. Website: www.TheTalentFairy.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chandra-turner Instagram: www.instagram.com/thetalentfairy Where Editors Go Next—An Ongoing List of Pivot-able Industries by Chandra Turner 2024 Editorial Hiring Report by TheTalentFairy LinkedIn Groups: Publishing and Editing Professionals Additional Episodes: Episode 31: Leaving journalism: When you need to change industries Additional Podcasts: Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 34: 3 signs it's time for a career change | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:22:38 | |
Welcome to Season 3! Are you thinking about making a career change, but aren't sure? I speak with certified life and career coach Deirdre Taylor about three big signs you should watch out for that are telling you it’s time for a career switch. We also cover how to begin taking those first steps with your career change in this episode of Career Switch Podcast.
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| 33: Leaving corporate for non-profit (Hispanic Heritage Month) | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:21:29 | |
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I speak with Charlotte Castillo, managing director of Poderistas, a non-profit founded by Latinas that focuses on building a digital community to inspire civic engagement among Latinas.
Website: https://poderistas.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/poderistas Twitter: https://twitter.com/poderistas TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@poderistas Facebook: www.facebook.com/poderistas YouTube: www.youtube.com/poderistas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/poderistas Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 32: How to make a career change after 50 | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:25:52 | |
Some of the most listened to episodes of Career Switch Podcast are those that feature guests who’ve switched industries or professions after age 50. So, I decided to dedicate an entire episode to making a career change when you’re over 50. I speak with Penny Kastaris, executive coach and senior consultant with Right Management Talent Solutions, a company that offers career transition services. BetterUp: Changing Careers at 50? Here’s Everything You Need to Know Indeed: Should You Make a Career Change at 50? Tips on How to Do It Successfully Monster: The After-50 Career Change Yahoo: How to Make a Career Change After 50
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| 31: Leaving journalism: When you need to change industries | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:16:48 | |
Chances are you need to make a career switch if your industry is in trouble. Maria Azua was just starting her career to become a magazine editor in 2016 when she realized print journalism was unstable. Harvard Business Review: Worried You Might Be in a Dying Industry? Yahoo News: 8 Ways to Escape a Dying Industry The Muse: How I Shifted from a Dying Industry (and Landed a Job I Love) Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 57: Turning your hobby into your next career | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:20:46 | |
When friends began offering to pay him for his photos, Anthony Randazzo started thinking his hobby could become more than just a creative outlet. In 2012, Anthony made the bold decision to leave behind his Wall Street law career after he realized it wasn't for him. Eventually, he made the switch from corporate attorney to professional photographer. In this throwback episode, Anthony shares how he turned a hobby into a career, the doubts and resistance he faced along the way, and the practical lessons he learned about running his business, 1028 Photography. If you’ve ever wondered whether your hobby could become your next career, this conversation will give you the inspiration—and the real-world advice—you need. Episode Highlights: • Growing up with limited career options Find Anthony Randazzo at: Website: www.1028photo.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/1028photo Facebook: www.facebook.com/1028photo Resources Mentioned: Professional Photographers of America: www.ppa.com Other photography associations: Want more advice? Check out these additional episodes: Ep 37: Starting a business after corporate burnout Ep 29: The ups and downs of building a business Ep 6: Starting a woman-owned small business Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 30: Ladies, avoid these mistakes with your career change! | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:19:18 | |
Career mindset coach Ellen Torreyson helps women challenge their beliefs and get real about why they want to make a career change and how they go about it. Instagram: www.instagram.com/ellen_the_coach Facebook: www.facebook.com/EllenTorreysonCoaching LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ellentorreyson Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 29: The ups and downs of building a business | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:25:43 | |
After working in finance for almost 10 years, Teddy Levarda was looking to make a career change. Having to sit all day at work and the constant stress of his investment job had given him chronic hip and back pain. In this episode of Career Switch Podcast, Teddy tells us how acupuncture changed his life and how it inspired him to become a licensed acupuncturist. He shares his initial doubts about giving up a six-figure salary when he went back to school for his Master's in 2016. Website: www.morningsideacupuncturenyc.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/morningsideacupuncturenyc Facebook: www.facebook.com/morningsideacupuncturenyc LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/morningside-acupuncture Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 28: In your 20s and feeling guilty about wanting to make a career change? | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:21:37 | |
If you’re in your 20s and you feel stuck in your career, this episode is for you. Perhaps you majored in a certain subject in college, got a job in that major after graduation, and you now realize it’s not the field for you. Or maybe you had limited career options because your parents expected you to follow a specific path like doctor, lawyer or engineer, and you now want to make a career switch. Website: www.deliciaalarcon.com Instagram: @deli.the.explorer TikTok: @hypetiadeli YouTube: https://youtu.be/T7S0wTLBBW0 Podcast: College and Career Coffee Chats with Delicia Revamp Your Resume mini course: www.deliciaalarcon.com/resources 1:1 Coaching: www.deliciaalarcon.com/letsworktogether Resources: www.deliciaalarcon.com/resources Resources mentioned in this episode: The Alchemist by Pablo Coelho on Amazon 16personalities: www.16personalities.com Upwork: www.upwork.com PeoplePerHour: www.peopleperhour.com HeyTutor: https://heytutor.com Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 27: From classroom to corporate: How a teacher transitioned out of education | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:22:40 | |
Former high school teacher Tyler Banh certainly understands why so many teachers are leaving their profession nowadays. Find more advice geared toward teachers in Episode 13: How to Market Yourself as a Career Changer Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 26: How to make your transferable skills stand out with storytelling | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:25:26 | |
One of the trickiest parts about making a career switch is having to show someone that you’ve done A, B, and C in one industry or profession and that you’ll be able to do X, Y, and Z in a new one. You basically have to convince somebody to take a chance on you. Website: www.winsheffield.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/winsheffield Facebook: www.facebook.com/WinSheffieldCareerCoach Resources from this episode: Stories worksheet: www.winsheffield.com/stories/ Stories microcasts: www.winsheffield.com/microcastdraft Register for Win's online Stories Workshop: Conveying Your Value Mondays at 4:30 pm EST https://www.winsheffield.com/events-2/ Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 25: Is your hobby your next career? | 24 May 2022 | 00:20:46 | |
When people offer to pay you for something you do well, take note. It could lead to a career switch. It did for Anthony Randazzo. As a straight-A student, Anthony grew up with two career options—doctor or lawyer. He became a corporate lawyer and worked on Wall Street before he quit at age 29 after he realized the profession was not for him. Episode Highlights: • Having limited career options Find Anthony Randazzo at: Website: www.1028photo.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/1028photo Facebook: www.facebook.com/1028photo Resources: Professional Photographers of America: www.ppa.com Other photography associations: Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 24: Using your quiet strengths as an introvert to change careers | 10 May 2022 | 00:16:44 | |
Nancy Ancowitz, author of Self-Promotion for Introverts®: The Quiet Guide to Getting Ahead, walks us through why introverts can struggle with networking, interviewing, thinking on the spot, and impostor syndrome when making a career switch. Website: https://nancyancowitz.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nancyancowitz Amazon: Self-Promotion for Introverts: The Quiet Guide to Getting Ahead Blog: PsychologyToday.com Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 23: How being bilingual can boost your career change | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:21:40 | |
When Julia Abrantes moved from NYC to Atlanta, she assumed she’d have no problem finding another job as a legal secretary with her 30 years experience. To her surprise, she had a hard time landing a job in her new city and ultimately, she had to make an unexpected career switch in her 50s. Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 22: Benefits of volunteering: Transferable skills for a career change | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:24:31 | |
One of the best things you can do for your career change is volunteer. I speak with career transition coach Bonnie Diamond, a senior executive coach at Right Management, about the professional and personal benefits of volunteering when switching industries or professions. Website: www.bonniebdiamond.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bonniebdiamond Find volunteer opportunities at: Idealist: www.idealist.org Volunteers of America: www.voa.org Catchafire: www.catchafire.org Pro Bono Planner Match: https://probonoplannermatch.org VolunteerMatch: www.volunteermatch.org Volunteer.gov: www.volunteer.gov United Way: www.unitedway.org/get-involved/volunteer Learn more about the benefits of volunteering: Indeed: What Are the Benefits of Volunteering? 10 Reasons to Volunteer Jobscan: Where and Why to Include Volunteer Work on a Resume Fast Company: You’re Probably Not Doing This One Activity that Can Help Your Career Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 21: From side hustle to a new career | 29 Mar 2022 | 00:24:19 | |
If you listen to audiobooks, you may have heard Mike Lenz on Audible. Mike is a voiceover actor who has narrated about 170 titles over the past 15 years. Website: https://mikelenzvoice.com Podcast: https://mikelenzvopodcast.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mikelenzvo TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@mikelenzvoice Instagram: www.instagram.com/mikelenzvoice Voiceover course: https://vosuccess.com Audiobook mentioned in episode: Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 56: Temping your way to a new career (over age 60) | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:23:05 | |
When her longtime boss passed away in 2022, Lisa Pollione found herself at a crossroads with her career—in her 60s. In this episode, Lisa shares how she reinvented her professional life after two decades as a trusted chief of staff and executive assistant to a pharmaceutical advertising executive. Lisa recalls the actions she took: signing up with temp agencies, exploring new paths, and staying open to opportunities. After trying out a few different roles as a temp, she’s now thriving in a new career as a compliance officer. If you're wondering, "what's next for me?", maybe temping is the way to go. Lisa offers honesty, humor, and practical advice for all career changers, especially those over 60. Episode Highlights: • Having a stressful job as the right hand to a busy executive • Facing a crossroads after losing a longtime employer • Why temp agencies can help you explore different paths • Learning new skills while working as a temp • Taking on responsibilities beyond the job description • Why being proactive and flexible wins out over credentials • What to look for in company culture before committing full-time • What to tell temp agencies when you’re not sure what you want Resources: Top 10 U.S. Temp Staffing Firms: Manpower: https://www.manpower.com/ Kelly: https://www.kellyservices.com/ Robert Half: https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en Adecco: https://www.adecco.com/en-us Randstad: https://www.randstadusa.com/ Express Employment Professionals: https://www.expresspros.com/ Aerotek: https://www.aerotek.com/en PeopleReady: https://www.peopleready.com/ MRINetwork: https://mrinetwork.com/ Staffmark: https://staffmark.com/ More temp agencies: 2025 America's Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes Magazine Want more advice? Check out these additional episodes: Ep 4: Aged out: Making a career switch at over 50 Ep 16: Breaking into a new industry in your 50s Ep 18: The pros and cons of being a full-time author Ep 21: From side hustle to a new career Ep 23: How being bilingual helps your new career Ep 32: How to make a career change after 50 Ep 41: Pursuing your passion at any age Ep 48: Tuning into your younger self Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 20: A holistic approach to a career change | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:24:54 | |
Welcome to Season 2! I speak with career coach Vilma Usaite, who believes in taking a holistic approach to making a career switch. Website: www.vilmausaite.com/ Instagram: @vilma.usaite Podcast: The Holistic Career Change Podcast Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 19: Here's why you're procrastinating about your career change | 30 Nov 2021 | 00:17:11 | |
If you know that you need to make a career change, but you keep procrastinating, it's time to get real. I speak with career coach Jeanne Lyons, founder of Accelerated Synergies, who sheds light on why we hold off on starting the process of a career switch, and how our mindset is key to taking those first steps.
Website: acceleratedsynergies.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannelyons-acceleratedsynergies/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acceleratedsynergies Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 18: The pros and cons of becoming a full-time writer | 16 Nov 2021 | 00:20:50 | |
How many of us have dreamed of ditching our 9 to 5 job to become a full-time writer? In 2020, Jody Leber-Pay quit her job in financial services to write books. Under the pen name, Bradley Pay, Jody has written two novels so far in The Spectrum Series with her co-author Robin Bradley. Jody shares how she prepared to make her career switch, the pros and cons of being a self-published author, and how she handles both the creative and business sides of her new career. She also offers advice if you're thinking about becoming a full-time writer.
Website: https://TheSpectrumSeries.com Amazon Author’s Page: www.amazon.com/Bradley-Pay/e/B085FXJJN5/ Goodreads Author’s Page: www.goodreads.com/author/show/20021721.Bradley_Pay
Writer’s Digest webinars: www.writersdigest.com/webinars Reedsy webinars: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/ Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) webinars: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G202193640 TED Talks about writing: www.ted.com/topics/writing Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 17: What role can faith play in your career change? | 02 Nov 2021 | 00:16:11 | |
Does making a career change require faith—in ourselves, in the steps we’re taking, in the future, and even in something bigger than us? Website: www.AboundingFaith.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aboundingfaith/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AboundInFaith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AboundInFaith/ Podcast: Abounding Faith for Today Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/author/aboundingfaith Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 16: Breaking into a new industry in your 50s | 19 Oct 2021 | 00:20:18 | |
After climbing the ladder, project manager Andrew Grossi missed the creative part of being an architect—designing. In 2002, he decided to make a career switch to become a boat designer. He set up a plan and started taking courses in boat design. Unfortunately, the 2009 recession threw a wrench in Andy’s plan, and eventually, it took him two tries and some 15 years to make his career switch. In this episode, Andy tells us what kept him motivated, how he broke into a new industry in his 50s, and how he is back to learning and growing as a novice boat designer—and loving it. Resources: Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 15: How to transition from the military to a civilian job (Veterans Day) | 05 Oct 2021 | 00:20:49 | |
Are you making a career change from the military to a civilian job? Website: www.walkonpurpose.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/reginaross Instagram: www.instagram.com/regina.l.ross Walk on Purpose free 90-minute replay of Career Empowerment During Crisis Workshop: Walk on Purpose 6-week virtual group coaching program, Fortify Your Foundation: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hiring Our Heroes: www.hiringourheroes.org U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Veterans Employment Toolkit: www.va.gov/VETSINWORKPLACE/index.asp U.S. Small Business Administration Veteran-Owned Businesses: https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/veteran-owned-businesses Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 14: How a passion project led to a career change (Hispanic Heritage Month) | 21 Sep 2021 | 00:23:13 | |
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I speak with Isabel González Whitaker, founder of the Sara J. González Memorial Park in Atlanta—the first park named for a Latinx individual in the state of Georgia. Isabel’s mother, Sara, was a Cuban refugee who became a leading immigrant and minority rights advocate in Georgia. Facebook: www.facebook.com/sarajgonzalezpark
92nd Street Y’s Women inPower Fellowship: womeninpower.org Presidential Leadership Scholars Program: www.presidentialleadershipscholars.org Encore.org: encore.org Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 13: How to market yourself as a career changer | 07 Sep 2021 | 00:23:32 | |
It's no secret (or is it?) that career changers need to market themselves differently than regular job seekers. Certified resume writer and professional career coach Timothy Lo, founder of Your Next Jump, uses a real-life client example to walk us through how to put together a resume that'll stand out, how to best use LinkedIn, and how to talk about your experience in one industry or profession when you're interviewing for a job in a different one. Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 12: Trusting your gut with a career change | 24 Aug 2021 | 00:15:25 | |
Twenty-seven year old Allison Fedele tells us how she trusted her gut when she started seeing red flags at her 9 to 5 job as a graphic designer. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transitioning-life-tombstone-test-nick-kittle/
The Tombstone Test: What Legacy Will You Leave? https://www.personalgrowthchannel.com/2018/03/the-tombstone-test.html
Did you know that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides tax benefits for education? https://studentaid.gov/resources/tax-benefits
Student Education Tax Credits https://www.efile.com/education-or-student-tax-credits/
Education Tax Credits and Deductions You Can Claim https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/student-loans/education-tax-credits Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 11: Impostor Syndrome and other roadblocks to a career change | 10 Aug 2021 | 00:16:33 | |
We tackle 3 roadblocks that can creep up while making a career change. One of them is impostor syndrome. It’s when you feel incompetent and attribute your success to luck or other factors, and you downplay your skills, experience, and achievements. Here to discuss these roadblocks is certified executive coach Natalie Archibald. Natalie focuses on evaluating her clients’ belief systems, identifying their blind spots, and exploring their hidden gems, to help them achieve their career goals.
Career Change and Impostor Syndrome—How to Increase Your Confidence When Changing Careers
Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/overcome-impostor-syndrome
Practicing Self-Care During a Career Change https://verilymag.com/2018/09/self-care-during-a-career-change
Self-Care Will Help You and Your Career https://www.case.org/resources/self-care-will-help-you-and-your-career Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 55: The hidden blockers keeping you stuck | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:29:33 | |
Do you want to make a career change, but you feel stuck? Do you keep procrastinating, thinking you’ll get started next week, month, or year? Here to get you going is executive coach and leadership consultant Ellen Whitlock Baker. As the founder and CEO of EWB Coaching, Ellen helps midlife professionals reclaim who they are and what they want to do next in their careers. In this episode, Ellen shares why it’s so hard to get started even when you know it’s time for a change. She reveals how you can identify those conscious and unconscious blockers that are keeping you from switching to a new career and the tiny, low-risk steps you can take to start anyway—even if you’re scared, unsure, or don’t have a plan yet. Episode Highlights: • Why it's hard to get started with a career change • Your biological wiring that resists change • Perfectionism and other common blockers that keep you stuck • How your upbringing and past work experiences influence your thinking • Taking action even when you don't feel ready • Small "experiments" to investigate new career paths • Reframing failure as learning • Using AI to generate insights for possible next steps Find Ellen Whitlock Baker at: Website: https://ewbcoaching.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenwhitlockbaker/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenwbcoaching Podcast: The Hard at Work Podcast Start Anyway Workshop on 9/18/25: https://ewbcoaching.com/startanyway Discount code for 15% off: SWITCH25 Resources Mentioned: Immunity to Change: How to Overcome It and Unlock the Potential in Yourself and Your Organization by Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Lahey Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career by Herminia Ibarra Want more advice? Check out these additional episodes: Ep 19: Here’s why you’re procrastinating about your career change Ep 7: Lost with what career change to make? Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 10: Will your employer pay for your degree? | 27 Jul 2021 | 00:18:23 | |
If your company offers tuition assistance to pursue a degree, you can start making your career switch NOW while you’re at your current job. This is what Weavy Garcia did when he decided to diversify from IT. Getting his MBA through his employer was an opportunity to learn about business, get his Master’s, and switch into sales, a more lucrative option for him. Weavy’s drone business: FlyTechGuy Drone Services Resources: 10 Best Master’s Degrees for Career Changers: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/best-masters-degrees-for-career-change
These Fortune 500 companies will help pay for employee MBAs:
50 Companies with Amazing Tuition Reimbursement Programs: https://myscholly.com/50-companies-with-amazing-tuition-reimbursement-programs/
25+ Companies with Tuition Reimbursement Programs: https://getschooled.com/article/5206-companies-with-great-tuition-reimbursement-programs/
How to Use—and Ask For—Employer Tuition Reimbursement Benefits: https://extension.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-use-and-ask-for-employer-tuition-reimbursement-benefits/ Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 09: The 3 biggest mistakes women make with salary negotiation when making a career change | 13 Jul 2021 | 00:23:12 | |
It can feel like you’re starting over when you’re making a career switch. Perhaps you’re thinking that you’ll for sure have to take a pay cut to switch industries or professions. This is a common assumption for women. In this episode, Anna explains the 3 biggest mistakes women tend to make when negotiating a starting salary as part of a career switch. She teaches us how to prepare both verbally and physically for the negotiation, how to counteroffer that initial starting salary, and how to handle common roadblocks, such as, “It’s not in the budget.” She also tells us about her free online class on salary negotiation, where you can get even more help. To date, the f school has taught close to 1,500 people in over 50 countries! Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 08: Working with a career coach to change careers | 29 Jun 2021 | 00:16:20 | |
Are you thinking about working with a career coach to help with your career change? Bella Holzkenner worked with two career coaches to decide her next move after being in asset management for more than 20 years. One of them was certified career and life coach Deirdre Taylor, who was featured in our last episode about how to figure out your career switch when you’re lost. Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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| 07: Lost with what career change to make? | 15 Jun 2021 | 00:20:58 | |
Do you want to make a career change, but don’t know what to pursue? You’re not alone. So many people are struggling to figure out their career switch as shown on Facebook groups for career changers. The most common post on these groups goes something like this, “I’m so unhappy doing what I do right now at my job, but I don’t know what else to do with my career!”
Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay
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