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
#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 promotion or big career move. I share personal stories from my journey qualifying as a lawyer and transitioning into my business, plus practical steps to help you navigate this season with confidence and self-compassion.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why you may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or deflated after a promotion or career change
- The hidden micro-grief that comes with leaving a familiar role or environment behind
- How to adjust to your new leadership level with more ease and confidence
- Three practical steps to manage the emotional hangover and build momentum in your new role
✅ Action Steps:
- Name it to normalise it: acknowledge the emotional hangover rather than internalising it as failure
- Anchor yourself in small wins: rebuild your confidence brick by brick
- Schedule intentional recharge time: protect your energy as you adjust to this new season
💡 Resources:
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