The Career Changers
Elisa Martinig
Are you on a quest to self-realisation? Find inspiration and clarity during your journey with The Career Changers. Join Elisa and her guests to listen to inspirational career change stories, and discover how other people like you are making the world a better place. Overcome challenges and limiting beliefs by getting free access to the best career coaches in the world. Listen to their stories, tips, and advice to find inspiration, clarity, and motivation in your career.
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How To Be The Best Version of Yourself
The Career Changers
02/28/24 • 24 min
Our guest today is Debi Kinney, a transformation and accountability coach. From health and wellness to lifestyle and business, she can guide anyone to reach their goals. She went through a major transformation at the age of 45, switching her 25-year career in hospitality to follow her passion and purpose to help others become the best version of themselves.
Today, we are going to talk about her career change and what we need to do to be the best version of ourselves.
Find your inspiration in three quotes:
- Career Change My identity was so wrapped up in my corporate facade and being in hospitality and events. It's what I built on for 20 years, 25 years of my life. A big challenge for me was identity and switching that corporate mindset.
I had a lot of imposter syndrome. Can I do this? Will people respect me? Do I know enough about what they're asking me about? - Becoming the Best Version of Ourselves We've all got room for improvement. None of us are at the very top of our game. Less than 1 percent of us are. Becoming the best version of yourself means celebrating who you are by growing into who you're meant to be.
- Finding Your Life Purpose/Getting clarity A fun thing to do is to ask your friends what are the top three things that they think when they think of you, what comes to mind. That can be so enlightening.
I actually did that about a year ago as part of a marketing exercise when I was going through a rebrand. And the things that people said back to me, some of them, I understood. And some of them, I was just like, wow, I'm really blown away by how people see me. So that's a really fun way to get that outside perspective.
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Reclaim Your Voice and Transform Your Life with the Power of Creativity
The Career Changers
04/02/25 • 28 min
Have you ever felt that it is too late to pursue your creative dreams?
Meet Jenny Elinora, a creativity empowerment coach, vocal artist, and award-winning musician who challenges this notion and the idea that age is a barrier to creativity and personal fulfillment. She discusses the barriers women often face, such as perfectionism, lack of time, and self-doubt, and emphasizes the importance of creativity for personal and emotional well-being.
In this episode, we discuss:
The power of creativity
Why you are silencing your creative voice
The problem with perfectionism
Why having no time for creative pursuits usually hides deeper reasons
Talents vs. Skills and why you don't need talent but skills to succeed
How to heal trauma with creativity
Why creativity is not valued in our society
How to find your creative voice, especially if you are a woman over 50
Managing inner energy and alignment
Despite societal pressures and personal obstacles, Jenny emphasizes the importance of creativity as a pathway to healing and transformation.
Through personal stories and professional insights, she discusses overcoming self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and misconceptions around talent and perfectionism.
Jenny also introduces her holistic approach, blending somatic practices, sound healing, and creative coaching, which has helped numerous women above 50 reclaim their creative voices.
The episode is a rich exploration of how creativity can fill the voids left by trauma and anxiety, offering emotional resilience and a rejuvenated sense of self.
Jenny encourages listeners to take small daily steps towards their creative aspirations and provides resources like her 'Reignite Your Creative Spark' meditation to support their journey.
Free Creative Spark meditation https://resource.growyourwholevoice.com
Creativity Wake-Up Call https://call.growyourwholevoice.com
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What Is The Right Job For YOU?
The Career Changers
07/18/22 • 34 min
"For some people, rock bottom is a trampoline. It springs them up from the depths, back into the light, fueled by a decision never to experience that low again. Or to help make sure other people don't end up there either." I knew I had to share with others who were also struggling so I’m here to help you do the same - and this line from the book, Do Over, by Jon Acuff sums it up nicely.
Our guest today is Lindsay Gordon, career coach for analytically minded people, Forbes Next 1000 Honoree, and Author of the upcoming book "Right For YOU”.
Lindsay said “I hit career dissatisfaction rock bottom in 2014.
I was feeling disengaged and undervalued and couldn't shake my negative attitude. Turns out, my manager and colleagues calling me out was the kick in the butt I needed.
The problem is, I was hyper-focused on all the negative parts of my job. What I needed to do was understand why my current role wasn't a good fit for me and discover what would be a good fit.
By learning about myself and what I wanted, I could understand (and communicate) what would be a good fit.
I started doing any exercise I could find that would help me reflect on what was important to me and what I needed out of a job. I started finding the common threads between all the pieces of my background that felt all over the place (engineer, technical support, career, etc). I put together a framework and I emerged with direction, confidence, energy and a plan.
“My purpose in life is to structure people's thinking so they can make decisions and move forward to explore, experience, and live life. I see waffling about career decisions (sometimes for 10+ years!) as an unacceptable barrier to people doing what they want to do and feeling fully alive. It's absolutely exhausting to ask yourself the same questions over and over again and there's immense freedom when you are finally DECIDED in a way that feels good to you".
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The Secrets To Build A Successful Personal Brand
The Career Changers
03/27/24 • 27 min
People in business and careers recognize they have to “work on their brand” but seldom know how to achieve it. Just becoming known is not enough. Gathering followers is not enough. But standing for something and telling that story is everything.
Today we're meeting Henry Wong, Author of Telling Your Story, Building Your Brand. The book is based on his 25 years of working with some of the biggest brands like P&G and Toyota as well as personal brands of founders, personalities and people navigating their careers.
Today is here to share his expertise with The Career Changers and teach you how to build your personal brand and share your story with the world.
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From Scientist To Coach To Help Women In STEM | Nicole Tschierske
The Career Changers
09/10/21 • 34 min
In this episode we're going to talk about career change in the Science and Tech industry with Dr Nicole Tschierske, a scientist-turned-coach that is helping women in science and tech to get noticed and gain the recognition they deserve.
We'll discuss her career change from scientist to coach and the wider challenges of transitioning career in the STEM industry.
Dr Nicole Tschierske is a scientist and positive psychology coach who helps women in science and tech use their heads and hearts to get seen and noticed in their company to attract their next opportunity with total ease.
Nicole lives in Hamburg, Germany, is a food chemist by training and holds a PhD in chemistry next to certifications in coaching, positive psychology, change management and advanced problem-solving.
To discover more about Nicole visit https://intoactioncoaching.de/about
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When Cupido Is A Dating Coach | Abi Blears
The Career Changers
04/01/21 • 30 min
In this episode, I am meeting Abi Blears. We are discussing how she managed to change her career successfully, from professional actress to massage therapist and finally dating coach, matchmaker and online dating specialist.
Abi's career change happened after she started questioning if acting was the right career for her. At the same time, her mum fell ill and soon passed away. Losing her main cheerleader and the person that was inspiring her to be an actress made it clear that acting was not for her anymore.
One night, while watching the UK dating programme "First dates" she started to think if "matchmaking" could have been an actual profession and realised that it would have felt amazing to help people find love.
Abi is one of the few UK based dating coaches who are certified in science-based coaching with the Matchmaking Institute NYC. She uses research-based strategies to help people to prepare themselves for long-term monogamous commitments and provide bespoke coaching tailored to her client’s individual needs.
To discover more about Abi visit https://abiblears.com/
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How To Change Career When You Are A Parent | Christelle Pillot
The Career Changers
01/12/21 • 36 min
In this episode we're going to talk about the challenges of career change for parents with Christelle Pillot, Life Coach and Trainer. We'll discuss how she managed to change her career successfully, from International Sales Manager in Engineering to Life Coach and Trainer, and the wider challenges of transitioning career while having children.
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From Dancer to Trauma Therapist | Mark Kelly
The Career Changers
10/01/20 • 38 min
In this episode I will discuss with Mark Kelly the challenges of changing career in the dance industry and his career change journey, from Dancer To Dance Teacher and Somatic Experiencing Trauma Therapist, helping people healing their traumas.
Mark will also offer listeners a free taste of his work and helpful tips to deal with career change and stressful times, so be sure to listen all the way through for the details!
As a child, Mark wanted to be a businessman like his dad, but he became a dancer instead. At the age of 19, after training at the Dance School of Scotland and the Royal Ballet Upper School, he got his first professional dance job with the Scottish Ballet as a Junior Artist.
After nine years he left to join Rambert, one of the most famous contemporary dance companies in London. In 2015, he started teaching ballet to adults and training to become a somatic coach.
In this interview, he is talking about his professional life and his career change journey, from Dancer to Dance Teacher and Somatic Experiencing Trauma Therapist.
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09/14/20 • 42 min
In this episode Parmjit Basra is guest of The Career Changers and is sharing his inspirational career change story, going from a failed business to the discovery of Raja Yoga Meditation and a new career.
When he first attended a Raja Yoga meditation class 15 years ago, it was because his wife kept insisting it would do him some good. He had been in business with his father, and a downturn in the economy meant they had to fold. Seven years on, the aftermath of settling financial commitments had ground him down to a point where he was feeling very stressed.
His reluctance was based on the assumption: “How can meditation fix real problems?” but he instantly felt the benefit. The meditation enabled him to think more clearly, and what he learned from the teachings reminded him that he had choices, and he had to take responsibility for those choices.
Today Parmjit Basra is a student and teacher of Raja Yoga Meditation. He has many years of experience of facilitating courses, talks and seminars on self-development to a variety of audiences.
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The Career Changers is a fully self-funded project. There is so much more we would like to do, to make this community grow. You can support us with a donation via PayPal.
How to Find Inspiration Through Introspection
The Career Changers
02/12/25 • 20 min
This episode of The Career Changers is perfect for you if you feel:
- Curious About Introspection: If you’re interested in learning about introspective practices and how they can lead to self-discovery and inspiration.
- Stuck in a Rut: If you’re feeling like you’re in a monotonous routine and seeking ways to break free and reignite your passion.
- Lost or Directionless: If you’re unsure about your life’s purpose or direction and need guidance to find clarity and inspiration.
- Seeking Personal Growth: If you’re on a journey of self-improvement and want to deepen your understanding of yourself and your potential.
- In Need of a Motivational Boost: If you’re looking for uplifting stories and insights to inspire and motivate you to take action in your life.
- Ready for Change: If you’re ready to make meaningful changes in your life and want practical advice on how to get started.
You will learn:
- How to leverage introspection for personal and professional clarity
- Strategies for balancing introspective practices with actionable steps in business
- The role of mentorship and how to avoid ending up with the wrong mentors
- Key steps for budding entrepreneurs to take when starting out
In this episode, we meet Femi Opaneye, founder of Vortune, a business advisor, mentor, and growth strategist who transitioned from investment banking and law to entrepreneurship after the 2008 financial crisis. J
Join us as we explore Femi's journey, highlighting the importance of introspection, self-discovery, and balance in making impactful career changes.
Femi shares his insights on moving from a high-powered corporate role to finding purpose and success in entrepreneurship.
Tune in and discover how to harness your inner strengths and drive your career in the direction that truly resonates with you.
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The Career Changers is a fully self-funded project. There is so much more we would like to do, to make this community grow. You can support us with a donation via PayPal.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Career Changers have?
The Career Changers currently has 132 episodes available.
What topics does The Career Changers cover?
The podcast is about Success, Society & Culture, Personal Growth, Podcasts, Inspiration, Relationships, Business, Careers and Career Change.
What is the most popular episode on The Career Changers?
The episode title 'Guiding Women Towards Financial Freedom | Alison Hall' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Career Changers?
The average episode length on The Career Changers is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Career Changers released?
Episodes of The Career Changers are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Career Changers?
The first episode of The Career Changers was released on Sep 3, 2020.
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