The Switch – Details, episodes & analysis

What are the key strategies and secrets for running a successful business? Dilip Jajodia shares his winning entrepreneurial formula.

As the owner of British Cricket Balls, the manufacturer of the renowned Duke cricket ball, Dilip combined his lifelong passion for cricket with his sharp business acumen to achieve remarkable success in the cricket equipment market. A key milestone in his professional and personal career was being featured in the 160th edition of the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack – often referred to the cricketer’s bible.

With no plans to retire anytime soon, his insights are invaluable for both aspiring entrepreneurs and cricket enthusiasts alike. 

The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme.

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We spoke with Naomi de Barra, a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and passionate advocate for neurodiversity, who is dedicated to helping both people and businesses become more productive by integrating psychology into the workplace.

Naomi delves into personal intrinsic and extrinsic factors, focusing on uncovering people’s motivations and aligning them with job roles and environments to maximise career trajectories and fulfilment.

Discover how understanding cognitive behaviour and integrating psychology can enable us to create positive, conscious, and sustainable change in both our work and personal lives. 

The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme.

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An expert of the human mind and trained clinical psychiatrist, Dr. Tharaka, helps people to maximise their thinking and tap into their potential.

Dr. T experienced several shifts in his personal and professional life before his first TED Talk in 2016. Since then, he has gone on to speak at conferences around the world and share his story and knowledge with companies in a range of industries from banking and finance to creative technology and the third sector. In this episode, he discusses how to manage your mind and emotions to embrace change and pursue your passions.

Connect with Dr. T:

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/drtharakauk [uk.linkedin.com]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtharakauk/ [instagram.com]

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Do you dream of breaking free from the shuckles of a traditional 9-5 job? Or forging your own path? Caroline Syson did too. She unleashes her entrepreneurial energy and showing her superpower - being her own boss.

Founder of Pocket Pa, Caro is a self-employment expert, and is on a mission: to grow your business with a simple system to ensure you make more money and build the life you want. With over three decades of self-employment under her belt, Caro unveils the secrets to her unwavering motivation and the key factors that have propelled her success as a sole trader.

Connect with Caro:Caro Syson

The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme.

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What happens when you have a serious fall? How do you get back up? How do you build your confidence back up? Hayley Turner has the answers.

The UK's most successful female jockey, Hayley reveals how she’s maintained her relentless focus through tough times and traumatic injuries. She talks candidly about breaking down barriers in the sport, the insecurity that lurks beneath – and why success will never mean a Gucci handbag.

The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme.

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Hardeep Rai has revolutionised the world of entrepreneurship and disability empowerment.

Over his career, Hardeep has gone from working with hedge funds, wealth managers and private equity firms to creating an inclusive and accessible business world for disabled people. Today he talks about surviving the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami and how the birth of his son, Eshan, led him to found the Kaleidoscope Group who empower and support disabled people to build their dream careers.

Support his mission: Our Story – The Kaleidoscope Group

The St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy is committed to providing a welcoming home for talented advisers, regardless of their background or circumstance, and whatever restrictions or challenges they may face. On the 1st August, we are hosting an event with Kaleidoscope to explore career opportunities within the Academy for people with disabilities. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/efi4daVE

The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme.

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From Army trombonist to world-famous magician is quite a life switch. Richard Jones, Britain’s Got Talent winner, shares behind-the-scenes secrets of presenting the impossible on stage – even when things don’t go as planned. He also reveals the motivations and meticulous planning that helped fuel his journey to the top.

The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme.

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To fans of smash quiz show The Chase, he’s the Dark Destroyer. More modestly, he describes himself as “a barrister who happens to be on TV”. Learn how Shaun Wallace made the switch from lawyer to celebrity quizzer, the secret of the mural in his attic, and his tips for achieving success by “shaking off the shackles of procrastination”.

The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme.

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Dr. Josephine Perry's mindset transformed after facing horrific waves during an Ironman in Melbourne. Although she couldn't control these waves, she realised she could control her reactions and perspective. This pivotal moment sparked her interest in understanding the brain's functions and triggers, leading to explore how psychology can enhance self-awareness and improve communication with others.

With a background in communications and behaviour change, she is now a Chartered Psychologist. She specialises in helping exceptional performers recognise and understand their cognitive behaviours, enabling them reach new heights of achievements and success.

Discover her inspiring story on her platform, Performance in Mind, and delve into her numerous books to uncover key philosophies, techniques, and strategies designed to unlock intrinsic motivation and achieve success, both in and out of the waves.

The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme.

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Flexibility First: Lessons from the Founder of the UK's Largest Flexible Working Community

Katy Fridman’s career initially followed a clear traditional trajectory as she worked her way up the corporate ladder to become Acting Director of Trade Marketing, EMEA at Microsoft Advertising. However, after becoming a mother, her career path quickly became ‘squiggly’ as she experienced first hand the challenges mothers face in balancing work and motherhood, and the lack of flexibility provided in the workplace.

Her platform Flexible Working People has brought together over 90,000 women, all championing the same cause and message: flexibility in the workplace should be a standard for all, not a privilege for some.

Learn how by investing in yourself and playing to your strengths, you can create a positive and successful bounce back in the face of adversity.

The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme.

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