The Career Change Maker Podcast | Career Clarity & Career Pivots for Mid-Career Women
For high-achieving women rethinking their careers and navigating career change.
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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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The Career Change Maker Podcast | Career Clarity & Career Pivots for Mid-Career Women
#276: The Secret To Getting Promoted and Earning More Money with Christy Rutherford
🎙️ Episode Overview
In this episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, Christy Rutherford and I dive deep into the importance of internal work, overcoming burnout, and navigating the path to leadership.
Christy shares her personal journey of healing from burnout, managing stress, and aligning with authenticity to achieve not only professional success but also well-being.
Together, we explore the critical role of self-awareness, trauma understanding, and mental clarity in empowering high-achieving women to thrive in leadership roles.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
âś… Internal Work is Fundamental: Personal and professional growth hinges on dedicated internal exploration and development.
âś… Trauma's Impact on Leadership: Past trauma, including perfectionism, significantly influences leadership and decision-making processes.
âś… Stress Response Awareness: Recognizing and understanding your default stress responses is crucial for personal transformation.
Action Steps:
💡 Reflect on your default response to stress—how does it show up in your personal and professional life?
đź’ˇ Start a simple self-care routine: meditation for 5 minutes, three times a week, to clear mental clutter.
đź’ˇ Lean into your authentic self and align your actions with your true values and goals.
Resources:
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