The Career Change Maker Podcast

#97 How This Real Estate Lawyer Went From Voluntary Redundancy To A New Role in 8 Weeks with Lia Machado

Janine Esbrand

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Lia Machado is a dual qualified real estate lawyer. She has worked for top law firms / organisations in Brazil and the UK and has served clients globally over the course of her legal career.

When the pandemic hit, she was put on furlough and used the time to prepare for her next career move. Her hard work paid off because she landed a new role within a different industry 8 weeks after she decided to take voluntary redundancy.

If you have been thinking about making a career move and need some inspiration, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways from Today's Episode

  • The first thing Lia did when she found out she was being furloughed and how that accelerated her transition into a new role 
  • The process Lia undertook to get clear on the best next move for her 
  • How Lia managed to negotiate a 10% increase on the offer she received by her new employer. 
  • Why pushing past your fears is necessary for you to experience the growth and change that you desire 

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