Change and Transition

If you want to take your career to the next level or in a new direction, you may be looking for a career coach. There are many out there and the question is, how do you find the right one for you?

In this episode, I talk you through finding a good career coach and what you should look out for.

I wish you all the best in finding the best career coach for you.

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In this episode, I share with you my top career podcasts at the moment! I’m passionate about you having access to excellent career education so that you can thrive. Enjoy!

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In this episode titled "Career Change as a Lawyer", I speak very honestly about why I left the legal profession and offer advice on how to start making a career change.

As a career coach with a legal background, I inform lawyers who want an alternative career, that it's possible!

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It's coming to the end of the year and it's important to take the time to reflect. How has 2022 been for you? What do you want from 2023?   

In this episode, I share an exercise I've used for years to reflect on the past and share something I'm planning for the future.  

Be encouraged :)

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Is a career change at 30 possible? Yes!

You may be thinking, “how do you go about it?” “Where do I start?”

In this episode, we explore thought-provoking questions to ask yourself as you consider changing careers at 30!

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You’ve been thinking, “career change, how do I go about it?” but you haven’t done it yet. Your mind is overrun with thoughts and questions such as “how do I start at a career change?”

In this episode, we talk about how to organise your thoughts so that you can make a start on your career change today!

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When people say  “career change is scary” or “career change is hard”, it makes sense! You’re leaving what you know and going into the unknown.

In this episode, we talk about how to transition effectively and how to manage your fears.

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In this episode, we talk about how long it could take, as well as ways to maximise your chances of making a successful career change.

Links referred to in today’s episode:

For anyone who has put years into building their career and then wants to make a career change. You may want to make a career change as you’re a Teacher, Nurse, Accountant, Lawyer, Doctor or any other highly skilled professional.

In this episode, we’ll look at a reason why highly skilled professionals may have an identity crisis during the career change process and how to overcome this challenge.

#Career change for teachers

#Career change for nurses

#Career change for accountants

#Career change for lawyers

# Career change for doctors

Hello!

I'm back with a new season.

We'll be talking about why people struggle with career change. I'll be giving you tips and coaching tools to help you overcome barriers to a career change.

I also update you on how I'm finding life as a first-time Mum!

Get interactive with me. Send career questions and thoughts to info@voraicoach.com

Get interactive with me. Send career questions and thoughts to info@voraicoach.com

With expert Career Coaches Sabrina Woods and Jim Peacock, we talk about how to thrive in difficult times by being resilient. In this insightful episode we talk about what resilience is, why it's important and how you can develop your own resilience so that you come out of adversity better and stronger than before. You get the insights of 3 career coaches in 1 episode! Enjoy!

Sabrina Woods, Holistic Career / Life Coach & Consultant

This is the episode that keeps on giving. We cover 2 topics! How to rise to the top in the corporate world AND ways to create institutional equality for unrepresented groups.

Edleen has risen to leadership positions in large corporations including Morgan Stanley, KPMG and The Football Association. Edleen is very generous with the lessons she’s learned along the way, in this episode! Take heed.

As a bonus, Edleen has been kind enough to share her expertise to help us all to not only understand institutional bias which disadvantages underrepresented groups but also what institutions and individuals can do to combat it. I learned A LOT from this conversation and I’m sure you will too.

Be the change!

In today’s episode we talk career change and money management. Some people feel trapped in careers because they don’t feel they will be able to survive if they have to take a pay cut. There is so much to consider. Personal money expert, Pete Matthew, talks us through how to look after our money during a career change.

This episode is all about change! You can't run from it, you can't bury your head in the sand, you must face it. Do you dread or embrace change? In this episode, you're given 3 ways to manage change effectively. Enjoy!

When you step out and make a change, things don't go according to plan. There are distractions and delays and we can quickly lose sight of our goal. In this episode we talk about how to keep the dream alive no matter what happens. Enjoy the episode 😀

In this season finale I have a big life-changing announcement for you! 

I may be biased but I think mentors are key when it comes to improving certain aspects of your career and life! Find out in this episode why I'm all for mentors; how to find great ones; and what to look for in awesome mentors. I also set you some homework at the end and look forward to hearing what great results you get from well executed mentoring relationships.

Get interactive with me. Send career questions and thoughts to info@voraicoach.com

Whether you're changing careers or trying to get that first professional role, employers want to see evidence that you're interested in the area - you need work experience.

In today's episode I give you 7 tips on how to get valuable work experience:

1. Speculative applications

2. Using your network

3. LinkedIn posts...perhaps 

Application forms are required for many jobs and so we're going back to basics. In this episode I tell you some of the common mistakes I see week in, week out when looking at application forms. I'll tell you what mistakes to avoid to help you produce a winning application.

Get interactive with me. Send career questions and thoughts to info@voraicoach.com

I’m starting Season 5 with ‘networking’ because I know it’s an area people are uncomfortable with, but it is ESSENTIAL for having a successful career. It’s a natural strength of mine and therefore I'm happy to share my insights on the topic. It may not be what you expect.

By the end of this episode, I hope you get to view networking as a fun and enjoyable activity, rather than something you dread.

Get interactive with me. Get in touch with any of your own networking tips to help other listeners; if you've tried any of the challenges from this episode and how it's work for you. I'd love to give you a shout out on the podcast!

Send career questions and thoughts to info@voraicoach.com

Season 5 is called “Career Essentials”. It's about the things you need to know to have a successful career. From the basics such as the application process to managing topical workplace issues. Be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode!

On a scale of 1-5, how strong is your online personal brand in relation to your career? Personal brand photographer, Naomi Koji-Paton explains the importance of your personal brand for your career and informs you of what can happen when your brand isn't favourable. 

Naomi also shares how you can improve your personal brand, which can enhance your career prospects.

You can find Naomi on social media for Professional photo shoots and personal branding consultancy:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kira.koji/

Website: https://www.kojicam.com/

In today's episode we'll be talking about handling unemployment in a recession as well as how to shift from your 9-5 to eventually working for yourself. It's not as linear as you may think. 

Simon speaks about how he handled unemployment and other unexpected events during the last recession (2008) and how years later he's running his own successful business. Is there a formula to success? Simon also shares how he's been adapting to the current recession with his business.

You're going to love this episode because it's filled with wisdom, laughter and hope.

Get in touch with Simon:

With more people using LinkedIn, we need to know how to stand out in order to enhance our careers. But how? In today's informative episode, Mark, aka, 'Mr LinkedIn' tells us how to be more visible and how to find work on LinkedIn without using the "jobs board". 

In this episode we are celebrating! We’ve had 10 great inspirational guests this season and I challenge you to make changes in your own life to have the career you've always wanted! Don’t be a "3", be a "10" – if you want to know what that means, tune in.

I also share with you how much impact the podcast is having across the globe, including comments from listeners of the show.

Lots of people talk about their "dream career", where they're doing something meaningful and changing the world. Yet they find themselves in uninspiring work just to pay the bills. In today's episode, we speak with Dr Sam Collins who took the plunge, pursued her purpose and is changing lives all over the globe. We explore how she did it and how you too can have the purposeful career you've been dreaming about.

Dr Sam Collins is the founder of Aspire, an organisation that addresses equality and empowerment across the globe through a powerful mix of events, coaching and mentoring. Sam is a leading global voice on leadership & equality, a social entrepreneur, keynote speaker and author of "Radio Heaven: One Woman's Journey to Grace".

This is the episode that keeps on giving. We cover 2 topics! How to rise to the top in the corporate world AND ways to create institutional equality for unrepresented groups.

Edleen has risen to leadership positions in large corporations including Morgan Stanley, KPMG and The Football Association. Edleen is very generous with the lessons she’s learned along the way, in this episode! Take heed.

As a bonus, Edleen has been kind enough to share her expertise to help us all to not only understand institutional bias which disadvantages underrepresented groups but also what institutions and individuals can do to combat it. I learned A LOT from this conversation and I’m sure you will too.

Be the change!

He is the master of CHANGE! At a young age Emery moved between multiple countries before eventually settling in the UK. Despite all of the change he encountered, he managed to build a very successful business from the ground up. In this episode we learn how he did it and what inspired him.

You can find Emery on all social media, including soundcloud @djmri.

With expert Career Coaches Sabrina Woods and Jim Peacock, we talk about how to thrive in difficult times by being resilient. In this insightful episode we talk about what resilience is, why it's important and how you can develop your own resilience so that you come out of adversity better and stronger than before. You get the insights of 3 career coaches in 1 episode! Enjoy!

Sabrina Woods, Holistic Career / Life Coach & Consultant 

In this two part interview, we hear from the CEO of the Future of Ghana movement. Arnold tells us what it's like to not only begin a movement set to change peoples' lives, but also what it really takes to pursue purpose. It's a story of determination, leadership, collaboration, opportunity and impacting lives.

Website: futureofghana.com

Twitter: @FutureofGh & @arnoldsarfo

In this two part interview, we hear from the CEO of the phenomenal Future of Ghana movement. Arnold tells us what it's like to not only begin a movement set to change peoples' lives, but also what it takes to pursue purpose. It's a story of determination, leadership, collaboration, opportunity and impacting lives.

Website: futureofghana.com

Twitter: @FutureofGh & @arnoldsarfo