The Career Change Maker Podcast | Career Clarity & Career Pivots for Mid-Career Women
For high-achieving women rethinking their careers and navigating career change.
***Top 1.5% Global Career Change Podcast***
If you’ve worked hard to build a successful career but find yourself questioning whether it still fits, you’re not alone (and you’re not wrong for wanting more).
I’m Janine Esbrand, a former corporate lawyer turned Career Pivot Coach, and I created The Career Change Maker Podcast for high-achieving women who feel stuck, bored, or quietly misaligned in careers that no longer fit.
Through my own career pivots and my work coaching hundreds of women through intentional career change and career transitions, I’ve seen what it really takes to step off the default path and make thoughtful, strategic moves without starting over.
Each episode offers honest insights, practical guidance, and grounded encouragement to help you gain career clarity, trust yourself, and move forward with confidence into your next chapter.
This podcast is for you if you want permission to change, clarity on what’s next, and a clear way forward that honours your experience.
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Episodes
310 episodes
#301 - When Your Career Looks Good on Paper but Feels Wrong in Real Life
In this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast, I explore what happens when your career looks successful on the outside, but feels misaligned on the inside.So many high-achieving women reach a point in mid-career where everything app...
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#300 - Navigating Career Growth In Uncertain Times with Alice Olins & Hannah Awonuga
🎙️ Episode OverviewThis week’s episode is an extra-special milestone the 300th episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast, recorded live at Allbright Everywoman. Joined by two powerhouse women, Hannah Awonuga...
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#299 - How Slowing Down Helps You Build A More Intentional Career with Tosin Hunter
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by creative entrepreneur, writer and past client, Tosin Hunter, for a deeply honest conversation about navigating the messy middle of career change, making an intentional pause, and rebuilding a life an...
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#298 : Leaving Dream Jobs & Redefining Success with Patricia Ortega
🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this powerful conversation, Patricia and Janine explore what it really means to grow beyond a prestigious title and step into work that aligns with who you are becoming. Prestige often feels safe—l...
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#297 The One Question You Must Ask Before Any Important Conversation
Episode Overview In today’s episode, I’m diving into a powerful yet often overlooked question that can make or break your preparation for career-defining conversations — whether it's an interview, a performance review, or a h...
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#296: How Having Difficult Conversations Can Accelerate Your Career Growth with Michelle Schafer
Episode OverviewIn this powerful episode, I am joined by fellow career coach Michelle Schafer, who also specialises in career transition and leadership development. Together, they explore why mastering d...
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#295 Redefining Career Success in Different Seasons of Life
In this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast, I explore what it means to redefine career success across different life seasons. From your 20s to your 40s and beyond.So many ambitious professionals find themselves qu...
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#294: How To Actually Decide On Your Next Career Move
🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast, I dive into the often-overwhelming process of making career decisions - especially for ambitious women facing a sea of possibilities. I explore why mo...
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Episode 294
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11:37
#293: The Power of a Second Act in Your Career with Shannon Russell
🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast, I’m joined by the amazing Shannon Russell, a former TV producer turned entrepreneur and now author of Start Your Second Act: How to Ch...
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#292: Reset Season: Why September Is the Perfect Time to Refocus Your Career
🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast, I dive into the idea of a September reset — a chance to treat this time of year like a second new year for your career and personal growth.
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Episode 292
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#291: How to Lead Yourself at Work: Mindset Shifts for Career Success with Elizabeth Lotardo
🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast, I’m joined by Elizabeth Lotardo, Author of Leading Yourself, employee engagement consultant, and LinkedIn Learning instructor who has t...
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#290 : Why Slowing Down Makes You a Stronger Leader
Description🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast, I explore The Power of the Pause and why slowing down is one of the most underrated productivity tools for leaders.I...
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#289 : How to Lead Without Losing Yourself with Kerry Griffith
🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, I sit down with Kerry Griffith, a culture and inclusion changemaker, helping organisations to thrive by leveraging the power of diversity and i...
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#288: 3 Signs You’ve Outgrown The Way You Work
🎙️ Episode OverviewAre you feeling constant friction at work, bored yet overwhelmed, or noticing physical resistance as you move through your days? These might be signs that you’ve outgrown your current way of working.In th...
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#287 : Why You’re Feeling Anxious After Your Promotion or Career Change
Are you a high-achieving woman who’s recently been promoted or made a career change… but instead of feeling excited, you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed. In this episode, I explore why this emotional hangover happens after a promo...
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21:05
#286 : The Hidden Cost of High Performance For New Leaders
Are you a high-achieving woman who’s stepped into a new leadership role and feeling the pressure to perform, impress, and keep it all together?In this episode, I open the new season by exploring the hidden cost of high performance
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#285: Unapologetic Leadership: A Season in Review
🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this final episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, I reflect on the core theme of unapologetic leadership that’s been woven throughout the season.From redefining success to prior...
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Episode 285
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#284: Building Your Confidence with Lauren Currie
🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, I sit down with Lauren Currie—founder of
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Episode 284
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55:48
#283: Intentional Career Management with Olya Yakzhina
🎙️ Episode OverviewHR is evolving — and with it, the roles of managers, employees, and People leaders.In this episode, I sit down with Olya Yakzhina, People ...
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#282 - Your Growth Journey - 3 Ways to Partner with Me
🎙️ Episode OverviewRecovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon is reshaping my focus — both personally and professionally.This healing journey has deepened my commitment to serving others in achieving more clarity, growth, a...
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Episode 282
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9:49
#281 - Creating Unconventional Success with Kofi Bempah
🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, I sit down with Kofi Owusu-Bempa—entrepreneur, impact investor, and founder in the renewable energy space.Kofi shares his transformative journ...
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Episode 281
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35:31
#280: Your Wellness Matters with Ariel Belgrave
🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, I sit down with Ariel Belgrave—health and fitness coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Gym Hooky.Ariel shares her inspiring journey from invest...
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Episode 280
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53:21
#279: Why Self Leadership is the most important form of Leadership
🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this episode of The Career Change Makers Podcast, I’m diving into the powerful concept of self-leadership and why it’s such a game-changer for new and emerging leaders.I’ll talk about the impo...
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Episode 279
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