Podcasts by Career Relaunch®

Embracing Change with Anne Tumlinson- CR100 from 2023-09-28T00:00:11

For this special 100th episode of the Career Relaunch® podcast, Anne Tumlinson, ATI Advisory CEO and Daughterhood founder joins us again to share her reflections, perspectives, and lessons learned ...

Making Things Work with Carla Stickler- CR99 from 2023-08-31T00:00:02

Broadway musical performer turned web engineer Carla Stickler explains how she managed to balance multiple career endeavors while pivoting into a brand new industry on episode 99 of the Career Rela...

Advocating For Yourself with Claudia Bruce-Quartey- CR98 from 2023-07-27T00:00:14

Political scientist turned key account manager Claudia Bruce-Quartey explains how self-advocacy can enable you to survive and thrive in a role and industry far outside your comfort zone. In the Men...

Leaving On a High Note with Aisling Drennan- CR97 from 2023-06-28T00:00

In episode 97 of the Career Relaunch® podcast, Aisling Drennan, a Riverdance Irish dancer turned artist shares her thoughts on shifting from an international stage to an art studio. We'll discuss t...

Dealing With Insecurities with Rina Takikawa- CR96 from 2023-05-25T14:04:02

Tech product designer Rina Takikawa shares her story of leaving her career as a professional ballerina behind to find more fulfillment in her professional life.

Setting Clear Boundaries with Ali Jawa- CR95 from 2023-04-27T00:00:07

Physician turned medical director Ali Jawa describes his evolution from physician to medical director and explains the importance of setting clear boundaries in your career. In the Mental Fuel® seg...

Controlling Your Narrative with Maura Lightfoot- CR94 from 2023-03-30T00:00:11

HR adviser turned executive coach Maura Lightfoot discusses finding your voice and identifying the common thread across all your experiences. I also share my thoughts on the importance of owning yo...

Adapting to New Surroundings with Stefania Tosini- CR93 from 2023-02-23T01:00:41

Stefania Tosini, a press officer turned talent acquisition specialist discusses what she wrestled with when making her decision to move from Italy to Germany during the height of the Covid-19 pande...

Pursuing Your Hobbies with Jenny Goh- CR92 from 2023-01-26T01:00:57

Jenny Goh shares her journey going from researcher to conference organizer to IT project manager and explains the benefits of side hobbies and transitional jobs to your career. During episode 92 of...

Heading in a Better Direction with Tom Keya- CR91 from 2022-12-29T01:00:56

Corporate lawyer turned workplace wellbeing consultant Tom Keya candidly describes his pivot from law into wellness. We discuss the dangerous side of work hustle culture and the hidden costs of rel...

Reconnecting With Yourself with Samantha Tovera-Agustin- CR90 from 2022-11-24T01:00:12

Samantha Tovera-Agustin, an HR professional turned founder explains why she chose to move her entire family from the Bay Area to the Philippines. We'll discuss the challenging balance between work ...

Waiting For the Right Moment with Kessler Bickford- CR89 from 2022-10-27T00:00:57

Kessler Bickford, a magazine editor turned psychotherapist, discusses the challenges of deciding where you take your career when you have multiple interests and the distinction between identifying ...

Being Honest With Yourself with Melody Mack- CR88 from 2022-09-29T00:00:22

Melody Mack, an neurodiagnostics business owner turned project manager shares her thoughts on managing your relationship with work, letting go of a business you created, and taking an honest look a...

Beginning a New Journey with Andrew Graczyk- CR87 from 2022-08-25T00:00:30

Assistant professor of economics turned data science practice leader candidly describes his pivot from academia into the private sector. We also discuss the unique challenges of academic careers, t...

Getting the Help You Need with Norma Kimber- CR86 from 2022-07-28T00:00:04

Norma Kimber, an operational excellence director at an established, global financial services firm who pivoted to become a virtual assistant and business owner, shares her journey of walking away f...

Starting Somewhere with Nicole Webb- CR85 from 2022-06-30T01:00:13

Making a major geographical move can certainly be exciting but also disruptive, jarring, and disorienting. Becoming a new parent is such a privilege but also life-altering in a way that creates bot...

Taking Imperfect Actions with Julia Taylor- CR84 from 2022-05-26T01:00:54

A government defense intelligence officer turned web developer and founder shares her thoughts on building a helpful community, thinking outside of the box, and creating your first website. I also ...

Finding What Fits You with Aimi Elias- CR83 from 2022-04-28T01:00:42

Civil engineer turned software developer explains the importance of feeling like you fit into your workplace and the role culture plays in your day-to-day job satisfaction. Afterwards, I’ll share m...

Remaining Resilient with Roman Havrysh- CR82 from 2022-03-31T01:00:48

Beyond the humanitarian crisis resulting from the invasion of Ukraine, the war there has also taken a huge toll on talented Ukrainians who have had their careers and professional lives fall apart t...

Charting Your Own Course with Eloise Skinner- CR81 from 2022-02-24T01:00:55

Corporate lawyer turned author and founder Eloise Skinner describes the permanent changes she made to her career during the pandemic. We talk through the challenges of balancing multiple career end...

Making an Impression with Brad Stewart- CR80 from 2022-01-26T19:00:42

Tattoo artist turned marketing manager Brad Stewart shares his perspectives on managing the judgments of others and overcoming the stigma of not having a traditional career or education when enteri...

Opening New Doors with Bommy Lee- CR79 from 2021-12-30T01:00

Bommy Lee, a journalist turned communications head of a life sciences venture capital firm, shares her career insights on the power of professional relationships when relaunching your career, the i...

Climbing the Right Ladder with Alex Spencer- CR78 from 2021-11-25T01:00:43

Teacher turned marketer Alex Spencer shares her perspectives on the importance of climbing the right career ladder and why she decided that taking a temporary salary hit to pursue more meaningful w...

Taking Care of Yourself with Erika Russi- CR77 from 2021-10-28T15:00:30

Erika Russi, a former tax consultant turned data scientist, shares her story of managing a medical condition while trying to change career directions. We discuss how your health can affect your car...

Overcoming Barriers to Change with Tommy Kelly- CR76 from 2021-09-30T01:00:49

Tommy Kelly shares his story of relaunching his career as a nuclear power plant engineer to sparkling drinks company founder. We discuss what it takes to let go of a stable job and how to turn a sm...

Trying Things Out with My Ly- CR75 from 2021-09-02T01:00:41

Marketer turned voiceover artist, model, and actress My Ly explains why you should always give yourself the opportunity to try new things out. We discuss the trade-offs of full-time employment vers...

Finding What Fulfills You with Pam Katz- CR74 from 2021-07-29T01:00:58

Marketer turned oncology nurse Pam Katz describes what it takes to start over in your career after a 20 year track record in another industry. We discuss the ups and downs of going back to school m...

Changing Course with Youssef Salameh- CR73 from 2021-04-15T01:00:05

Youssef Salameh, restaurant owner turned realtor describes the emotions and realities of walking away from a career you once loved to pursue something totally different. I also address a listener q...

Starting a New Chapter with Christine Snow- CR72 from 2021-02-18T01:00:20

Flight attendant turned coder Christine Snow shares her story of walking away from her 7-year career as a flight attendant to explore other interests. We discuss how you can tell whether now is the...

Handling Setbacks with Aaron Leventhal- CR71 from 2020-06-25T01:00:31

With so many people suffering career setbacks during this pandemic, I wanted to share this inspiring story of Aaron Leventhal, a former FlyBe airline pilot turned Tesco truck driver. He shares his ...

Handling a Crisis with Liya Dashkina- CR70 from 2020-04-22T03:30:47

After taking a brief break from hosting this podcast, I've decided to restart the show to feature a few stories of how people around the world are managing their professional lives amid the coronav...

Wearing Different Hats with Sophie Scott- CR69 from 2019-12-19T01:00:18

You may find yourself wearing different hats in your career if you're balancing different professional identities or just trying to maintain a certain image at work that doesn't always reflect how ...

Figuring Things Out with Pip Murray- CR68 from 2019-12-05T01:00:50

Career pivots often involve shifting into an industry or role you know little about, which can feel especially daunting. Pip Murray, a science museum producer turned founder of Pip&Nut, shares her ...

Standing on Your Own with Lola Scarborough- CR67 from 2019-11-14T01:00:16

Making a major change in your career is a huge undertaking. Legal secretary turned yoga instructor Lola Scarborough explains what it took to get her own yoga studio off the ground, the true realiti...

Knowing Who You Are with Tod Jacobs- CR66 from 2019-10-31T01:00:06

Having a wide range of jobs gives you with a wealth of valuable experiences, but explaining your career story to others can be difficult. Tod Jacobs explains how he found the common threads in his ...

Taking a Step Back with Ana Wagner- CR65 from 2019-10-10T01:00:14

We can sometimes get caught up in defining ourselves by our jobs or companies where we work. Ana Wagner, Global Segment Director for PPD Industries shares her story of how going through two layoffs...

Keeping the Right Company with Tamiko Kelly- CR64 from 2019-09-12T01:00:07

Your work environment and colleagues have a major impact on who you are and what you think about yourself. Retail merchandiser turned baby sleep expert Tamiko Kelly explains why surrounding yoursel...

Finding Validation Beyond Work with Colby Chilcote- CR63 from 2019-08-22T01:00:50

Seeking validation is a natural human desire, yet it can lead you to make decisions that may look good on the outside, but don't make you feel great on the inside. Huron Pines marketing director Co...

Focusing on the Present with Caroline Yeats- CR62 from 2019-08-01T01:00:28

Investing your energies in only those professional activities that you truly find fulfilling becomes especially important when your health takes a turn for the worse. Investment banker turned nutri...

Seeing the Bigger Picture with Michael McEvoy- CR61 from 2019-07-11T01:00:21

Your job satisfaction not only affects your life at work, but your life outside of work. Insurance attorney turned public adjustment business owner Michael McEvoy describes why we walked away from ...

Walking Away From Your Career with Kelly Price- CR60 from 2019-06-20T01:00:17

Navigate the uncertain transition of walking away from one role without having your next one lined up. Former pharmaceutical consultant Kelly Price explains why she chose to leave her corporate rol...

Setting Realistic Expectations with Chinwe Onyeagoro- CR59 from 2019-05-30T01:23:03

Finding the healthy balance between pushing yourself and not overextending yourself is never easy. McKinsey consultant turned CEO of PocketSuite Chinwe Onyeagoro will explain how to make tough choi...

Taking a Brave Leap with Luke Tonge- CR58 from 2019-05-16T01:00:37

Figuring out whether to turn your side project into your full-time day job is rarely easy. Agency designer turned freelance creative&festival organizer Luke Tonge explains how to tell when it’s tim...

Making Patient Moves with Jeff Shih- CR57 from 2019-04-24T01:30:13

How can you successfully shift roles from a technical to managerial role? How about shifting industries from management consulting to product management? In this episode of Career Relaunch, Jeff Sh...

Doing What Excites You with Alex Trochut- CR56 from 2019-04-04T01:00:34

Moving to a new country is never simple. In this episode of Career Relaunch, lettering artist Alex Trochut shares his story of moving from Barcelona to New York City.  We’ll discuss the importance ...

Believing in Yourself with Jamie Love- CR55 from 2019-03-14T01:00:37

How can you survive the ups and downs of a bumpy career journey? In this episode of Career Relaunch, Jamie Love, a former house cleaner turned professional photographer, shares her thoughts on how ...

Gaining Perspective with Ben Mallinson- CR54 from 2019-02-21T01:00:28

Ben Mallinson, a public services employment advisor turned government public servant, explains the steps you can take if you’re feeling stuck in your career. I also share a moment in my own career ...

Reassessing Your Priorities with Jay Kali- CR53 from 2019-01-31T01:00:12

Jay Kali, a former prison guard turned strength coach shares his thoughts on how adopting an empowered mindset and the relationship between hard work and luck. I’ll also explain why it’s important ...

Letting Go of Outcomes with Karen Cheung-Hing- CR52 from 2019-01-10T01:00:46

Karen Cheung-Hing, a doctor turned English pronunciation teacher, shares her thoughts on procrastination, relocating to a new country, and upside of changing careers. I also share some thoughts wha...

Creating Your New Image with Deepak Shukla- CR51 from 2018-12-13T01:00:53

Deepak Shukla, a former Deloitte tax accountant turned rapper and SEO agency founder shares his thoughts on what it's like to break into a new industry when you don't exactly look the part. We'll a...

Making Healthy Career Choices with Kelly Cara- CR50 from 2018-11-22T01:00:16

How do things REALLY turn out when you make the brave decision to relaunch your career? Do things actually end up working out? Or does leaving behind a stable career end up coming back to bite you?...

Building Your Confidence with Heather Monahan- CR49 from 2018-11-01T01:00:21

Sometimes, getting fired from your job can be a blessing in disguise. This was true for Chief Revenue Officer turned professional speaker and author of"Confidence Creator"Heather Monahan. In this e...

Handling Career Turbulence with JB Adkins- CR48 from 2018-10-11T01:00:06

Living with less can sometimes allow you to do more. In Career Relaunch episode 48, JB Adkins, a former pilot turned founder of Skyryde, a flying taxi service startup, shares his humble story of wa...

Serving Others with Shawn Askinosie- CR47 from 2018-09-20T01:00:21

Criminal defense lawyer turned chocolate company founder Shawn Askinosie discusses how listening to your intuition and investing your time into serving others can help you decide what's best for yo...

Being True to Yourself with Chris Donovan- CR46 from 2018-08-30T01:00:34

Chris Donovan, a former telephone repairman turned high-end women's shoe designer, discusses doing work that’s authentic to who you are and dealing with being an outlier when you’re pursuing a new ...

Giving Yourself Credit with Lani Love- CR45 from 2018-08-16T01:00:06

Lani Love will explain how she relaunched her career from working at an advertising agency to becoming a professional deejay. Lani shares her thoughts on how to evaluate which opportunities to purs...

Choosing Your Crowd with Adrian Knight- CR44 from 2018-07-26T01:00:14

Adrian Knight, managing director of Knight Franchises, shares his perspectives on how to handle people who aren't on board with your career plans. We’ll also discuss how franchising can be a doorwa...

Making Brave Career Choices with Maddie Potvin- CR43 from 2018-06-28T01:00:09

Former retail apparel buyer Maddie Potvin shares honest perspectives on the emotions of career change, the challenges of leaving your corporate identify behind, and the importance of taking control...

Uncovering More Inspiration with Rei Lim- CR42 from 2018-06-14T01:00:16

Former hotel lounge pianist turned pharmaceutical digital marketer Rei Lim discusses why he chose to leave his life as a professional musician behind to instead pursue a corporate career. We’ll tal...

Following Your Instincts with Victoria Crandall- CR41 from 2018-05-17T01:00:43

Former journalist Victoria Crandall shares her unique, international career journey of leaving the US to become a managing director of cocoa exporter in the Ivory Coast. We’ll talk about the power ...

Show Highlights and Update with Joseph Liu- CR40 from 2018-05-03T01:00:35

In this special 40th episode of Career Relaunch, hear my 3 key takeaways about what it takes to make a career change based on the past 38 interviews I've done with people featured on this podcast w...

Letting Your Career Plans Evolve with Jamie Smith- CR39 from 2018-04-19T01:00:24

What happens when your career plans don't end up working out? Independent artist turned community founder Jamie Smith will explain why it's okay to allow yourself to shift away from your original g...

Choosing Happiness with Samantha Clarke- CR38 from 2018-04-05T01:00:20

Samantha Clarke, a former digital manager turned happiness consultant, shares her thoughts on how you can become happier with your work and why recharging yourself is so critical. I’ll also talk ab...

Discover Your Career Path with Sacha Romanovitch- CR37 from 2018-03-15T01:00:21

Sacha Romanovitch, CEO of Grant Thornton UK, explains why she decided to take a hiatus from work to figure out where to take her career. We'll talk about what you can gain by stepping away from you...

Find Your Unique Voice with Redd Horrocks- CR36 from 2018-03-01T01:00:51

Former circus stage manager turned professional voiceover artist Redd Horrocks explains how to choose the right professional pursuits, the importance of saying"no,"and how you can tap into online m...

Building Your Professional Network with Aaron Fung- CR35 from 2018-02-15T01:00:46

Aaron Fung, a former change management consultant turned Talent Brand Strategist for LinkedIn shares his thoughts on how your professional network can be an incredible resource for you in your care...

Defining What You Want with Helen Wix- CR34 from 2018-02-01T01:00:55

Helen Wix, a former secretary turned Reiki Master, healer, and coach describes her experience being evicted from her home and spending 3 years being homeless in Washington, DC. She shares her thoug...

Climbing the Right Career Ladder with Claire McTaggart- CR33 from 2018-01-18T01:00:46

Hear former management consultant turned founder of HR startup Claire McTaggart explain which factors really matter in hiring and interviewing. Afterwards, during today’s Mental Fuel®, I’ll share m...

Moving On with Rina Einy- CR32 from 2017-12-28T01:00:40

Former professional tennis player turned finance professional Rina Einy explains the realities of being a professional athlete and balancing career choices with personal relationships. In the Menta...

Starting Over with Erika Boissiere- CR31 from 2017-12-14T01:00:34

How can you make sense of all the emotions involved with starting over in your career? Erika Boissiere, a former investment banker turned couples counselor shares insights on the emotions of lettin...

Being Brave with Raluca Comanescu- CR30 from 2017-11-30T01:00:10

Hear about the importance of bravery, emotions-based planning, and accountability partners from architect turned productivity trainer Raluca Comanescu. In the Mental Fuel® segment, Joseph explains ...

Making Your Next Career Move with Khai Yong Ng- CR29 from 2017-11-16T01:00:17

Pharmacist turned digital marketer Khai Yong Ng discusses how your past degree shouldn't dictate your future and how you can hustle your way into an entirely new industry. In today’s Mental Fuel® s...

Balancing Work&Motherhood with Lisa Abramson- CR28 from 2017-10-26T01:00:34

Lisa Abramson shares her story of how she relaunched her career in mobile advertising and PR to become a maternal mental health advocate and mindfulness coach. We’ll discuss the impact of motherhoo...

Working Well With Recruiters with Ben de Grouchy- CR27 from 2017-10-05T01:00:10

Learn how to work effectively with recruiters and headhunters during your career transition from Ben de Grouchy, founder of ecruit and the DG Partnership. Discover how you can find a good recruiter...

Deciding What Matters with Bruce Daisley- CR26 from 2017-09-21T01:00:06

Bruce Daisley, Vice President of Twitter, EMEA shares his insights on drivers of happiness in the workplace and the motivations behind his own career shifts from Google&YouTube to Twitter. In the M...

Handling Rejection with Andy Whelan- CR25 from 2017-09-07T01:00:22

Career coach Andy Whelan shares insights from his former career as an actor on how to handle rejection and overcome failure to keep moving forward. In the Mental Fuel® segment, Joseph talks about h...

Turning Ideas into Action with Colette Russell Smith- CR24 from 2017-08-24T01:00:49

International cover model turned food entrepreneur Colette Russell Smith shares her thoughts on handling setbacks and the importance of turning your ideas into concrete actions.  I also explain how...

Redesigning Your Goals with Krishelle Hardson-Hurley- CR23 from 2017-08-03T01:00

Krishelle Hardson-Hurley explains how she relaunched her career to land her role as a site reliability engineer for Dropbox, sharing useful tips on how to use design thinking to plan out your next ...

Reimagining Your Career with Dinara Kasko- CR22 from 2017-07-13T01:00:20

Dinara Kasko shares her story of applying her architectural skills to the world of pastry cakes, the power of persistence, and how her work got discovered. In the Mental Fuel® segment, Joseph Liu e...

Finding Happiness with Manuel Chilet- CR21 from 2017-06-28T02:00:13

Manuel Chilet shares his journey of moving from his Sales role in Spain to landing in the hospitality industry in London. In the Mental Fuel® segment, Joseph answers a listener questions about how ...

Being Your Own #1 Fan with Sandeep Johal- CR20 from 2017-06-15T06:01:34

Nonprofit teacher turned artist Sandeep Johal, shares her thoughts on the influence culture can have on your career choices, the importance of having a professional community, and why being your ow...

Building Career Bridges with Adrian Granzella Larssen- CR19 from 2017-05-18T05:01:54

Adrian Granzella Larssen shares her journey to become the Editor-at-Large at The Muse, networking tips for introverts, and how to take concrete steps to create the career change you want. In the Me...

Expanding Your Horizons with Scott Lee- CR18 from 2017-05-04T01:00:20

Money markets broker turned founder of ResponseIQ shares his thoughts on creating value, making his contribution to society by feeding the homeless, and the power of reading books.

Living Authentically with David Pullara- CR17 from 2017-04-13T01:00:12

Former Google employee David Pullara shares his insights on building a career and life aligned with your authentic self.

Recalibrating Your Career with Solonia Teodros- CR16 from 2017-03-23T01:00:41

Hear former PR professional turned co-founder of The Change School Solonia Teodros talk about how your cultural upbringing can affect your career choices and the importance of creating boundaries a...

Embracing Uncertainty with Stephen Satterfield- CR15 from 2017-03-09T05:00:11

Get an honest glimpse into the life of a freelance food writer with former Nopa restaurant manager turned writer Stephen Satterfield. Joseph will also address a listener question about how to stay ...

Letting Your Career Evolve with Anne Lipton- CR14 from 2017-02-16T01:00:10

Hear how to make the most of career changes beyond your control with former neurologist turned writer Anne Lipton. Joseph will also explain the importance of embracing the natural evolution of your...

Putting Yourself Out There with Julian Mather- CR13 from 2017-02-01T09:56:19

Understand how to embrace the unexpected twists in your career with Julian Mather, former army sniper turned magician. Joseph will also explain the importance of putting yourself out there even whe...

How Work Changes You with Vicky Dain- CR12 from 2017-01-05T01:00:45

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