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How do I find my dream job? How do I change career? How can I pivot without taking a pay cut? And the biggest question of all...Is now really the right time for a career change?Welcome to the Career Change Maker Podcast where we answer ALL of those questions and so much more. Week after week, host Janine Esbrand brings you career change tips, strategies and inspirational stories that can help you to get unstuck and transition into work that you love. Janine shares the approaches she used to leave her corporate lawyer job and build a portfolio career that has her jumping out of bed every morning. Along with sharing her best tips, she interviews amazing everyday change makers who are loving their work and life since making a career move. We believe that life is too short to be doing work that you don’t enjoy! Ready to become a career change maker?Tune in.

The Career Change Maker Podcast Janine Esbrand

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How do I find my dream job? How do I change career? How can I pivot without taking a pay cut? And the biggest question of all...Is now really the right time for a career change?Welcome to the Career Change Maker Podcast where we answer ALL of those questions and so much more. Week after week, host Janine Esbrand brings you career change tips, strategies and inspirational stories that can help you to get unstuck and transition into work that you love. Janine shares the approaches she used to leave her corporate lawyer job and build a portfolio career that has her jumping out of bed every morning. Along with sharing her best tips, she interviews amazing everyday change makers who are loving their work and life since making a career move. We believe that life is too short to be doing work that you don’t enjoy! Ready to become a career change maker?Tune in.

    # 245: Easy Ways To Increase Visibility on LinkedIn

    # 245: Easy Ways To Increase Visibility on LinkedIn

    In this episode:

    In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m sharing 3 easy ways to increase visibility on LinkedIn. I speak to so many female professionals who are focused on growing in their careers but are reluctant to show up on LinkedIn. They are put off by seeing so many people excessively promoting themselves and bragging about what they do on the platform. To avoid being viewed in the same way, they will shy away from sharing anything on the platform whatsoever. This inevitably leads to a huge missed opportunity to strategically get in front of hiring managers and decision makers without having to submit application after application! 
     
    In as little as 20 minutes a day 2-3 times per week, you could be taking targeted action that could transform your career. I teach my clients how to leverage LinkedIn in a way that is both impactful and comfortable for them. 

    Summary:

    What you will learn in this episode:
    How to make connections - so you’re able to intentionally grow your network with people aligned with your target opportunities. How to use comments - join conversations that are already happening around your area of expertise (or target industry) and build your thought leadership without a huge time commitment. A strategy for content - share your thoughts, ideas and creativity to showcase your perspective and build trust with future hiring managers. 

    Episode Notes:

    As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.

    Resources:

    Join our exclusive weekly email series for career tips and strategies here.

    Book a call with me here to discuss career coaching.

    If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity Accelerator.

    Support the show

    • 16 min
    # 244: Overcoming Career Setbacks with Amy Shoenthal

    # 244: Overcoming Career Setbacks with Amy Shoenthal

    In this episode:

    In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m joined by Amy Shoenthal; journalist, marketing consultant and author of The Setback Cycle. We dive into the topic of overcoming career setbacks. We discuss Amy’s career transition story from her school days studying journalism to becoming a marketing executive, all the while never losing the passion and hobby of writing, which turned into a book deal and eventually her own successful business as a marketing consultant. We discuss the best ways to work through career setbacks by using a process and framework and how to redirect when you are not happy and your goals are not aligned. 

    Summary:

    What you will learn in this episode:
    How to lay the foundation of your career - so if you do experience a setback you are not starting from ground zero - keep your eye on the right path so there is always a way to move forward.  The 4 phases of the setback cycle -  establish, embrace, explore, emerge.   How to activate your network – grow your visibility to achieve your goals. Be intentional about getting known outside your organisation. Explore your curiosity, reach out to your community, and make connecting a habit. 

    Episode Notes:

    As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.

    About Amy Shoenthal:

    Amy Shoenthal is a journalist, author and marketing consultant. Throughout her career, she has worked with some of the world's largest brands, from Procter & Gamble to Google, providing strategic marketing guidance and helping shape their brand narratives.

    Blending her marketing expertise with her formal journalism training, Amy approaches storytelling as sense making. As a top contributor to ForbesWomen and Harvard Business Review, she shines the spotlight on those who have been historically underestimated yet are doing the work to solve society’s biggest problems.

    Years of interviewing hundreds of leaders, from politicians to Peloton instructors, fashion icons to founders just starting their journeys inspired her book, The Setback Cycle, which offers a framework to help people persevere through and triumph over setbacks.

    Amy is also a sought-after speaker, with her first TEDx talk scheduled for this spring. She will also be conducting workshops, fireside chats and team-building summits at companies like Google, LinkedIn, Royal Bank of Canada, KeyBank and more.

    She wrote a local children’s book about the independent-owned businesses in her own beloved neighborhood of Sunnyside, Queens, where she lives with her husband and daughter.

    Order your copy of The Setback Cycle
    Connect with Amy on LinkedIn
    Connect with Amy on Instagram

    Resources:

    Join our exclusive weekly email series for career tips and strategies here.

    Book a call with me here to discuss coaching.

    If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity Accelerator.

    Support the show

    • 26 min
    # 243: Asking For What You Want In Your Career Without Guilt

    # 243: Asking For What You Want In Your Career Without Guilt

    In this episode:

    In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m talking about the sensitive yet empowering topic of asking for what you want in your career without feeling guilty about it.  When we are young, we are so committed to what it is we want, or don’t want. As adults, we can lose that courage of our convictions as we fall into people-pleasing habits. It can also make us feel too vulnerable to admit these desires. In order for you to answer what you want without feeling guilt, you need to realise and accept your goals and then understand that your desires and inclinations are valid, regardless of the response you may get from external opinions. Tune in as I share strategies, stories, and give actionable advice to empower you to ask for what you deserve in your career.

    Summary:

    What you will learn in this episode:
    Understanding your worth - realising that your needs and desires are valid and being able to fully use effective communication by learning to express your wants clearly and confidently.Understanding the importance of setting healthy boundaries as well as learning how to deal with rejection - develop resilience when faced with 'no'.Cultural and gender considerations - explore how different backgrounds can affect our ability to ask freely.

    Episode Notes:

    As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.

    Resources:

    Join our exclusive weekly email series for career tips and strategies here.

    Book a call with me here to discuss the Career Change Maker Program.

    If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity Accelerator.

    Support the show

    • 21 min
    # 242: It's Time To Step Up And Get Noticed In Your Career

    # 242: It's Time To Step Up And Get Noticed In Your Career

    In this episode:

    In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m talking about stepping up and getting noticed in your career.  I’ve been listening to my clients and reflecting on what holds people back from moving towards career advancement.  The answer is reluctance around visibility and showing up; if you are not getting noticed by the right people you cannot achieve your goals. Particularly in a hybrid working environment, do not assume that the right people simply know who you are and how hard you work. It’s time to share your brilliance with the world and get noticed.

    Summary:

    What you will learn in this episode:
    Hard work alone isn’t enough to open doors - you need to reach the right people in the right places to be heard and ultimately move forward on your chosen career path.How to develop partnerships internally - creating opportunities for collaboration, mentoring and to connect with others in your organisation.How to leverage the power of visibility through your chosen platform by sharing your perspective - realise that your voice is unique.  Sharing your perspective can be the difference between someone being able to move forward or simply staying still.

    Episode Notes:

    As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.

    Resources:

    Join our exclusive weekly email series for career tips and strategies here.

    If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity Accelerator.

    Support the show

    • 14 min
    # 241: Moving Past Negative Work Experiences

    # 241: Moving Past Negative Work Experiences

    In this episode:

    In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m talking about moving past negative work experiences. In my work as a career coach, my clients share with me their end goal and where they ideally want to be, but there are often roadblocks and resistance in getting there. This feeling of resistance often stems from negative past work experiences which leave a lasting impact on your confidence.

    In this episode, we look at how holding on to past experience can affect the way you move forward in three main ways. I’ll talk you through an example of how to look at your past and ask yourself what you can learn from that experience. You cannot change the past, but you can learn from it and determine your own future.

    Summary:

    What you will learn in this episode:
    How to ‘show up’ in the way you want - how to have expectations which are not set based on previous experience, but simply from an understanding of it - this will allow you to prevent it from happening again.How to take ownership of your career development - stop being passive and shape the reality of your goal. How to focus on what you want to get out of your role and what impact you want to create.The importance of addressing and dealing with past experiences - learning lessons that need to be processed so you can move on.  Assess, digest, reflect, take ownership, and move forward.

    Episode Notes:

    As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.

    Resources:

    Join our exclusive weekly email series for career tips and strategies here.

    If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity Accelerator.

    Support the show

    • 19 min
    # 240: Self Leadership Tips Every Woman Should Know

    # 240: Self Leadership Tips Every Woman Should Know

    In this episode:

    In this episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I talk about the importance of self-leadership in your career development journey. I share valuable insights on how to reflect and improve your leadership skills.

    Tune in to discover practical strategies to enhance your self-awareness and become a more effective leader in various aspects of your life, particularly your career journey.

    Summary:

    What you will learn in this episode:
    How to gain self-awareness - Learn how to cultivate self-awareness by reflecting on your thoughts, emotions, and actions and gain insights on how self-awareness contributes to personal growth and leadership development.How to build resilience - Explore techniques to build resilience and adaptability in challenging situations and discover how resilience plays a crucial role in effective leadership and decision-making.The importance of communication skills - Developing effective communication skills allows you to inspire and motivate others. Learn how clear and empathetic communication fosters trust, collaboration, and successful leadership outcomes.

    Episode Notes:

    As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.

    Resources:

    Join our exclusive weekly email series for career tips and strategies here.

    If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity Accelerator.

    Support the show

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
46 Ratings

46 Ratings

GVandegrift ,

Great topics advice and interviews

MUST LISTEN to anyone in the midst of a possible career change or just looking to have an amazing career. All the topics and guest interviews are so relatable and there are great items that you can take right back to your professional life and implement it.

Scented Designs ,

For anyone feeling stuck

I came across this podcast recently and have really been enjoying listening to Janine and her guests. As a career changer myself, I especially appreciate the actionable tips listeners get on different ways to get unstuck in their careers. Recommend!

Mac Prichard ,

Tools You Need for Inevitable Career Change

Changing careers is inevitable for most of us and Janine Esbrand and her guests give you the tools you need to do it. And Janine’s emphasis on the importance of each of us taking charge of our careers and making our own choices shines runs through every episode

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