Career Switch Podcast: Expert advice for your career change
A podcast for career changers who are trying to switch industries or professions, or break out on their own and start a business. Listen to others who've taken that bold step to make their career switch and take action with your own. Career experts weigh in with their best advice for challenges along the way. Learn more and contact us at www.careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @careerswitchpod.
Episodes
48 episodes
47: Battling an identity crisis with a career change
Former newspaper reporter Jonathan McFadden opens up about the identity crisis he battled with his career change. He recalls everything he was afraid to lose if he left journalism—would it be worth it? “I, like many of us do, confl...
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Episode 47
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36:08
46: How faith can guide your career change
Whether you’re feeling stuck, curious about a new field, or dealing with the ups and downs of a career switch, you can make spirituality part of your journey. We revisit a chat with author and life coach Nancy Gavilanes, who shares...
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Episode 46
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16:11
45: Avoid burnout with your career change
It takes time to change industries or professions, and depending on how you handle that time—and the feelings that come with it—it could lead to burnout. I speak with Dr. Kyle Elliott, a career coach and founder of CaffeinatedKyle....
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Episode 45
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30:48
44: The power of networking for POC & First Gens
As a person of color (POC) and/or first-generation professional, your family’s culture and background likely influenced your beliefs, which can now impact your making a career change.Dani Tan is a leadership and career coach, who works w...
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Episode 44
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43: Trying to change careers now
My guest today is trying to change careers now while he has a full-time job, a mortgage and two young kids. David Mock opens up about the challenges he's facing, his immediate concerns (will it work out?, will it be worth it?), and how he's get...
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Episode 43
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25:18
42: Is a creative career right for you?
If you’re dreaming about breaking out on your own to do something creative, this episode is for you! Creative strategy coach Michelle Guo works with creatives, such as freelance web designers, copywriters and social media managers. As the found...
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Episode 42
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25:59
41: Pursuing your passion at any age (Hispanic Heritage Month)
After she was laid off in her 50s, Argentine-born Mirta Rinaldi decided to follow her passion for cooking. Today, Mirta is in her 70s and teaches Argentine cuisine. She also owns her own business, Mendulcina, where she hosts cultural experience...
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Episode 41
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24:31
40: Going back to school for a career change
Did you know? 48% of U.S. employers offer undergraduate or graduate tuition assistance as a benefit? This means you can start making your career change NOW while you’re still at your current job! When Weavy Garcia’s company offered...
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Episode 40
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39: 3 keys to coping with a career change
Any career switch will have its ups and downs. I speak with recovery coach Gerardo Matamoros about some potentially harmful behaviors you may start relying on to help you handle whatever is going on right now with your career change.Ger...
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Episode 39
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22:42
38: How to transition from corporate to non-profit
When making a career change from corporate to non-profit, who wouldn’t want that HR perspective? The chance to find out from a Human Resources manager what they’re looking for when hiring. Thanks to nonprofit consultant and coach Niki Lomibao, ...
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Episode 38
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24:02
37: Starting a retail business after corporate burnout
Helene Godin was a lawyer for 22 years before she burnt out on the long hours and commute. She quit in 2010 with no plan.Over the next year, Helene used her skills as a lawyer to study the gluten-free market and develop recipes. In 2011,...
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Episode 37
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26:52
36: How to be more confident with your career change
You need confidence to make a career change. Public speaking and confidence coach Sammie Walker Herrera shares how you can be more confident with job interviewing, networking and negotiating. In this episode of
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Episode 36
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30:42
35: Leaving media: Career change for editors
If you're an editor who's been affected by the layoffs in journalism and media, this episode is for you! I chat with editorial recruiter Chandra Turner, founder of The Talent Fairy, a recruiting agency that specializes in placing editorial tale...
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Episode 35
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28:56
34: 3 signs it's time for a career change
Welcome to Season 3! Are you thinking about making a career change, but aren't sure? I speak with certified life and career coach Deirdre Taylor about three big signs you should watch out for that are telling you it’s time for a career switch. ...
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Episode 34
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22:38
33: Leaving corporate to lead a non-profit (Hispanic Heritage Month)
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I speak with Charlotte Castillo, managing director of Poderistas, a non-profit founded by Latinas that focuses on building a digital community to inspire civic engagement among Latinas. In this episo...
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Episode 33
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32: How to make a career change after 50
Some of the most listened to episodes of Career Switch Podcast are those that feature guests who’ve switched industries or professions after age 50. So, I decided to dedicate an entire episode to m...
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Episode 32
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25:52
31: Leaving journalism: When you need to change industries
Chances are you need to make a career switch if your industry is in trouble. Maria Azua was just starting her career to become a magazine editor in 2016 when she realized print journalism was unstable. In this episode of
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Episode 31
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16:48
30: Ladies, avoid these mistakes with your career change!
Career mindset coach Ellen Torreyson helps women challenge their beliefs and get real about why they want to make a career change and how they go about it. In this episode of Career Switch Podc...
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Episode 30
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19:18
29: Dealing with anxiety while building a business
After working in finance for almost 10 years, Teddy Levarda was looking to make a career change. Having to sit all day at work and the constant stress of his investment job had given him chronic hip and back pain. In this episode of...
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Episode 29
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25:43
28: In your 20s and feeling guilty about wanting to make a career change?
If you’re in your 20s and you feel stuck in your career, this episode is for you. Perhaps you majored in a certain subject in college, got a job in that major after graduation, and you now realize it’s not the field for you. Or maybe you had li...
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Episode 28
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21:37
27: From classroom to corporate: How a teacher transitioned out of education
Former high school teacher Tyler Banh certainly understands why so many teachers are leaving their profession nowadays. In this episode of Career Switch Podcast, Tyler shares why he quit te...
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Episode 27
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22:40
26: How to make your transferable skills stand out with storytelling
One of the trickiest parts about making a career switch is having to show someone that you’ve done A, B, and C in one industry or profession and that you’ll be able to do X, Y, and Z in a new one. You basically have to convince somebody to take...
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Episode 26
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25:26
25: Is your hobby your next career?
When people offer to pay you for something you do well, take note. It could lead to a career switch. It did for Anthony Randazzo. As a straight-A student, Anthony grew up with two career options—doctor or lawyer. He became a corporate lawyer an...
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Episode 25
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20:46
24: Using your quiet strengths as an introvert to change careers
Nancy Ancowitz, author of Self-Promotion for Introverts®: The Quiet Guide to Getting Ahead, walks us through why introverts can struggle with networking, interviewing, thinking on the spot, and impostor syndrome when making a career sw...
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Episode 24
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16:44
23: How being bilingual can boost your career change
When Julia Abrantes moved from NYC to Atlanta, she assumed she’d have no problem finding another job as a legal secretary with her 30 years experience. To her surprise, she had a hard time landing a job in her new city and ultimately, she had t...
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Episode 23
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21:40