The Career Change Maker Podcast

Careers #157

Are you ready to take charge of your career and advance with purpose? 

Welcome to the Career Change Maker Podcast, where we empower ambitious professionals to manage and grow their careers with confidence. 

Hosted by Janine Esbrand, lawyer turned Career & Leadership Development Specialist, this podcast delivers actionable insights to help you navigate career progression, enhance your leadership skills, and make an impact in your current or future roles. 

Each week, Janine provides career advancement strategies, leadership development tips, and practical advice to help you thrive at work. Drawing from her own experience transitioning from a corporate lawyer to leading her own company, Janine shares the tools and mindset shifts that can propel you forward. Plus, she interviews successful professionals who have navigated their own paths to career growth and fulfilment. 

Whether you're aiming to elevate your position, step into leadership, or simply unlock more career satisfaction, this podcast is for you. 

Tune in for candid conversations and expert guidance designed to help you take ownership of your career journey. Ready to become a career change maker?

Subscribe now and start advancing your career today!

Join our community to continue the conversation www.careerchangemakers.com/careernavigator 

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#273: Leading as a Woman: Overcoming the Pressure to Fit into Traditional Leadership Models
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#272: Why I Am Committed To Becoming An Unapologetic Leader
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# 265: The Power of Career Advancing Relationships with Bukola Bayo-Yusuf
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# 264: The Secret to Career Growth - Own Your Value
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# 261: Career Change Maker Program FAQs
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# 260: Career Change Stories From Past Clients
Aug 29, 2024 – 32:08
# 259: Stop Settling And Start Strategising For Your Career Growth
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# 258: Behind The Scenes Of My Latest Career Pivot
Aug 15, 2024 – 17:30
# 257: How One 3-Day Conference Changed Everything
Aug 8, 2024 – 18:38
# 256: Why Changing Environment Creates More Career Clarity
Jul 31, 2024 – 09:09
# 255: The Power Of Multiple Career Pivots with Charlie Holt & Chelley Wild
Jul 24, 2024 – 40:08
# 254: Things I Wish I Knew Before I Changed My Career (Lawyer To Entrepreneur)
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# 253: Using Your Existing Career Skills To Grow A Hospitality Business with Clare Anna
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# 252: New Season: Show Up Fully In Your Career And Life
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# 247: Embracing The Indirect Career Change Journey with Sofia Gameiro Inácio
Apr 11, 2024 – 27:12
# 246: The Most Effective Career Networking Strategies For Women
Apr 4, 2024 – 15:05
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Mar 28, 2024 – 16:11
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Recent Reviews

GVandegrift

Great topics advice and interviews

MUST LISTEN to anyone in the midst of a possible career change or just looking to have an amazing career. All the topics and guest interviews are so relatable and there are great items that you can take right back to your professional life and implement it.
Scented Designs

For anyone feeling stuck

I came across this podcast recently and have really been enjoying listening to Janine and her guests. As a career changer myself, I especially appreciate the actionable tips listeners get on different ways to get unstuck in their careers. Recommend!
Mac Prichard

Tools You Need for Inevitable Career Change

Changing careers is inevitable for most of us and Janine Esbrand and her guests give you the tools you need to do it. And Janine’s emphasis on the importance of each of us taking charge of our careers and making our own choices shines runs through every episode
J247B

Great Gems

As someone who is in a tough state of needing change, this podcast gives me hope beyond measure that I do have a second chance for happiness in a career! Thank you!!
Ima listener

A New Favorite!

What an informative, fun + entertaining podcast! I look forward to her releases and never want to miss another episode drop! Highly recommend giving Janine a listen! A++
jenniferoertli

Smart and direct

Love the advice about resisting because you’re uncomfortable.
careercoachkay

Refreshing and Impactful

I recently discovered this podcast and I absolutely love it. The topics are relatable and the host is obviously a knowledgeable career expert. Well done!
@entalentarte

Actionable tips and the arguments behind

Actionable tips provided based on the arguments behind so we all can understand the theory and learn it.
Morgan Trethowan

Inspiring and comforting

I love listening to find I’m not the only one going down this path. Janine has great guests and I love that her confidence gives ME confidence. She always pinpoints negative thoughts I’m having and manages to build me up. I’ve just been offered a job in a brand new field for more money and I credit much of these to Janine’s words and tips. Thank you!
Amy Dunkel

THANK YOU!

I love hearing from Janine, she's not only smart but authentic in her approach. So many of us feel stuck after motherhood, so stuck. Janine's helping women break the mold and find themselves once again, thank you janine! Always cheering for you! XO, Amy Dunkel
Dafirstkey

Fantastic advice for mothers looking to return to work

I'm a (male) career coach and I needed some advice for a client of mine who was looking to return to work after taking time off to be with her new family. Janine's podcast offered some fantastic advice, I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who is struggling with returning to work after taking time off!
DoresaSmith

Thanks for motivation

When I was pregnant with my first child, I had some complications and had to take unexpected time off work. At the time I had a full time position as a professor and part time at another university, and had a lot of pressure to leave the position for the entire year. To make a long story short, there is tremendous pressure with having a new baby and maintaining a professional career. I am so glad I have found you Janine, I am loving your knowledge.
Renee Hribar

The Heart of the Matter

Janine knows how to shine the light on the action steps and lead us down the pathway to getting the career role we want, negotiating the terms we want and feeling great (even if) when we change our mind!
1219!

Episode 49 is an eye opener!

Janine’s interview with Amanda was inspirational. Amanda does a great job reminding mothers to relax, step back, and breath. Going back to work after motherhood can be difficult and nerve wracking. Amanda tells the tales of her journey and how it’s helped changed her life positively!
She'sMoreThanAYoungWoman

Such a great listen!

This is such a great listen! Janine asks just the right questions to her guests and gets me thinking about my future- not only as a future mom, but also as a career woman. It's thought provoking and real, which is a combination that's hard to find in podcasts today. I definitely recommend listening to this invaluable podcast if you're a woman-you don't have to be a mom, lawyer or anything in between- it's perfect for every woman.
The Happy Lawyer

Breath of Fresh Air

Janine is fantastic. I think she brings a new and much needed perspective to the legal community. As a young attorney with two kiddos, I think her show is super accessible and filled with actionable tips. Looking forward to hearing more!
Gdudhebiosokabeh

Love this!

I love the fact that this podcast is for more than just lawyers - I'm not a lawyer but there is such valuable information for professional women!
Maddieinchrist

I really enoyed listening to your podcast!

I think its great that you have a podcast that helps moms in so many ways. I really like listening to the topic on organizing your time. Although Im not a mom...yet... I think it is very important to organize your time when you have a career, in a relationship, and trying to spend time with God daily. Sometimes life can get very stressful without effective time management so its good to hear other posiive, sucessful women going through lifes struggles and giving advice on how to balance it all. Thank you for your wonderful podcast : )