Work In Progress Podcast
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWork In Progress is a podcast interviewing guests who successfully changed careers. We talk about the struggles and lessons they learned along the way. We believe that life is a never-ending journey where one needs to constantly reinvent themselves and the same goes for careers. Based on this belief, we started our blog, in which we write about transitions in career and life and this led to the birth of our podcast in 2019. New episodes are published every other Wednesday! Contact us at [email protected]
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Julie Ciardi is a WIP: from Marketing to Boutique Owner, Podcast Host and Business Coach
May 12, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBJulie's Career Change Vice President, Digital Sales Marketing & Private Digital Commerce, North America → Boutique owner → Podcast Host and Side Hustle Business Coach Episode Timestamps 0:59 Introducing Julie 02:44 Did Julie knew she wanted to be her own boss 04:15 On how switching jobs is different now thanks to the Internet 07:57 On whether Julie’s skills lead to her leading people or was it her own decision 14:16 What did Julie do to change positions in her corporate job 17:31 Her reaso...
Naira Perez is a WIP: from Logistics and Supply Chain to Digital Marketing
April 28, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBNaira's Career Change Naira's career trajectory took a turn when she switched from a logistics and supply chain management major to a digital marketing specialist; her curiosity in data has driven her to different places and now she uses that love and curiosity to help small to medium clients achieve their marketing goals. Episode Timestamps 01:45 Introducing Naira 02:48 Naira’s decision to pursue something different than what she studied 04:44 How long has she been active in marketing 06:...
Naira Perez is a WIP: from Logistics and Supply Chain to Digital Marketing
April 28, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBNaira's Career Change Naira's career trajectory took a turn when she switched from a logistics and supply chain management major to a digital marketing specialist; her curiosity in data has driven her to different places and now she uses that love and curiosity to help small to medium clients achieve their marketing goals. Episode Timestamps 01:45 Introducing Naira 02:48 Naira’s decision to pursue something different than what she studied 04:44 How long has she been active in marketing 06:...
Kaylee Llewellyn is a WIP: from Product to Developer within the Tech industry
April 14, 2021 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBKaylee's Career Change Kaylee went from a less technical product role to an app-core developer role; her mission as a woman in tech is to share her story and help other women find their path in the tech industry. Episode Timestamps 01:16 Introducing Kaylee 02:43 Has Kaylee always wanted to be a software engineer 03:45 Looking for a new job 04:53 The Grace Hopper Conference 07:26 Kaylee’s first internship offer 13:03 How far deep into her first job did Kaylee start looking for a new one 15...
Tony Martignetti is a WIP: from Finance to Leadership Coach, Podcast Host and Author
March 31, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBTony's Career Change Tony made a career transition from finance to leadership coaching; his goal is to guide leaders to climb mountains, feel more fulfilled, and lead with an inspired purpose Episode Timestamps 01:15 Introducing Tony 02:39 Did Tony always know he would become a coach 07:22 Tony’s work in music therapy and his internships 09:37 Looking for his first job 14:04 How to approach colleagues in a new job 17:08 Tony’s past work experience in finance before switching from biotech ...
Aviva Levin is a WIP: from Teacher to Graduate Student and Podcast Host
March 17, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBAviva's Career Change Aviva pivoted from teaching to furthering her studies as a graduate student and a podcasting Episode Timestamps 01:01 Introducing Aviva 04:30 Experiences working with kids and young adults 11:52 Aviva’s move from Canada to the States 15:21 A day in the life of a teacher 21:07 How long ago did she move and what was her life like getting there 23:44 How does being a student change her teachers’ perspective 26:48 Effects of long distance learning on young people 29:Avi...
Hillary Bennett is a WIP: from 9-to-5 Corporate to Mompreneur and Podcast Host
March 03, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBHillary's Career Change From a corporate 9-to-5 to a motivated mompreneur, Hillary helps mompreneurs grow their business without growing their to-do list. Episode Timestamps 01:47 Introducing Hillary 06:54 Difficult moments during her previous line of work 07:57 Duration of her previous career 08:55 Deciding to leave her job 11:03 Assessing the core values of Hillary’s clients 15:16 Hillary’s shifting core value assessment 19:58 Ultimately deciding to leave her job and pursue a coaching ca...
Hillary Bennett is a WIP: From 9-to-5 Corporate to Mompreneur
March 03, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBHillary's Career Change From a corporate 9-to-5 to a motivated mompreneur, Hillary helps mompreneurs grow their business without growing their to-do list. Episode Timestamps 01:47 Introducing Hillary 06:54 Difficult moments during her previous line of work 07:57 Duration of her previous career 08:55 Deciding to leave her job 11:03 Assessing the core values of Hillary’s clients 15:16 Hillary’s shifting core value assessment 19:58 Ultimately deciding to leave her job and pursue a coaching ca...
Vanessa is a WIP: From Teacher to Travel Tech Professional and Multiple Side Hustles
February 17, 2021 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBVanessa's Career Change From teacher, project manager to travel tech professional and the creator of Wander Onwards. Episode Timestamps 01:03 Introducing Vanessa 02:47 Reasons for moving abroad 04:52 What were the early days of living abroad like 08:58 Why decide to code 10:47 Finding her first client 12:09 How did Vanessa start learning code on her own 13:35 Was building websites enough to keep her afloat 15:56 Finding herself 19:56 Vanessa’s major turning point 22:19 Side hustles 24:00 H...
Vanessa is a WIP: from Teacher to Travel Tech Professional and Side Hustles
February 17, 2021 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBVanessa's Career Change From teacher, project manager to travel tech professional and the creator of Wander Onwards. Episode Timestamps 01:03 Introducing Vanessa 02:47 Reasons for moving abroad 04:52 What were the early days of living abroad like 08:58 Why decide to code 10:47 Finding her first client 12:09 How did Vanessa start learning code on her own 13:35 Was building websites enough to keep her afloat 15:56 Finding herself 19:56 Vanessa’s major turning point 22:19 Side hustles 24:00 H...
Tega Edwin is a WIP: From Health Researcher to Professor & Career Coach
February 04, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBTega's Career Change From health researcher to professor and career coach, Tega helps women who are unhappy at work get clear about who they are so they can find a fulfilling career. Episode Timestamps 01:12 Introducing Tega 03:26 What prompted Tega’s shift 05:45 When did Tega realise her previous job was unfulfilling 06:53 How long did it take for her to realise 07:18 Steps taken after coming to that conclusion 09:08 Was introspection helpful in making a decision 10:31 Is her counselling ...
Tega Edwin is a WIP: From Health Research to Professor & Career Coach
February 04, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBTega's Career Change From health researcher to professor and career coach, Tega helps women who are unhappy at work get clear about who they are so they can find a fulfilling career. Episode Timestamps 01:12 Introducing Tega 03:26 What prompted Tega’s shift 05:45 When did Tega realise her previous job was unfulfilling 06:53 How long did it take for her to realise 07:18 Steps taken after coming to that conclusion 09:08 Was introspection helpful in making a decision 10:31 Is her counselling ...
Ana Tajder is a WIP: From Marketing Manager to Author, Journalist & Podcast Host
January 20, 2021 14:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBAna's Career Change Marketing to Author, Journalist, and Podcast Host About Her Ana used to work in marketing until she experienced burn out from her job and HAD TO quit for the sake of her health. She grew up in an artistic family but wanted a more "stable" career so she always looked elsewhere when it comes to career options. It wasn't until she embraced her artistic side that she realized she was meant to do this and, in her own words, "doors opened everywhere" when she started writing...
Ana Tajder is a WIP: from Marketing Manager to Author, Journalist & Podcast Host
January 20, 2021 14:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBAna's Career Change Marketing to Author, Journalist, and Podcast Host About Her Ana used to work in marketing until she experienced burn out from her job and HAD TO quit for the sake of her health. She grew up in an artistic family but wanted a more "stable" career so she always looked elsewhere when it comes to career options. It wasn't until she embraced her artistic side that she realized she was meant to do this and, in her own words, "doors opened everywhere" when she started writing...
Tatiana Marie is a WIP: from Computer Science Student to Artist
January 06, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBTatiana's Career Change Computer Science to Art What is something that surprised you about your career change? "I'm surprised to actually be doing something creative. I never thought being an artist, much less selling apparel would ever be feasible. It's a lot simpler than I imagined it to be." Episode Timestamps 01:00 Introducing Tatiana 03:44 Amazon FBA explanation 04:41 Costs relating to Amazon FBA 05:50 Amazon FBA vs Etsy 08:45 Discussing how owning a store is so different from what ...
WIPp 037 Tatiana Marie From Software Engineering to Art
January 06, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBEpisode Timestamps 01:00 Introducing Tatiana 03:44 Amazon FBA explanation 04:41 Costs relating to Amazon FBA 05:50 Amazon FBA vs Etsy 08:45 Discussing how owning a store is so different from what Tatiana studied 12:05 Time spent figuring out career switching 18:51 How did Tatiana’s CS degree help her with her current endeavours 20:59 Graduating/Starting a business mid-pandemic 24:42 Current state of business / Venturing into coaching 28:33 Friends and family’s attitude towards Tatiana’s fo...
WIPp 037 Tatiana Marie From Computer Science to Art
January 06, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBTatiana's Career Change Computer Science to Art What is something that surprised you about your career change? "I'm surprised to actually be doing something creative. I never thought being an artist, much less selling apparel would ever be feasible. It's a lot simpler than I imagined it to be." Episode Timestamps 01:00 Introducing Tatiana 03:44 Amazon FBA explanation 04:41 Costs relating to Amazon FBA 05:50 Amazon FBA vs Etsy 08:45 Discussing how owning a store is so different from what ...
WIPp 036 Tatiana Marie From Software Engineering to Art
January 06, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBEpisode Timestamps 01:00 Introducing Tatiana 03:44 Amazon FBA explanation 04:41 Costs relating to Amazon FBA 05:50 Amazon FBA vs Etsy 08:45 Discussing how owning a store is so different from what Tatiana studied 12:05 Time spent figuring out career switching 18:51 How did Tatiana’s CS degree help her with her current endeavours 20:59 Graduating/Starting a business mid-pandemic 24:42 Current state of business / Venturing into coaching 28:33 Friends and family’s attitude towards Tatiana’s fo...
WIPp 036 Karen Maloney From Events Management to Coaching
December 17, 2020 01:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBBlog post is here Episode Timestamps 01:09 Introducing Karen 02:37 Did Karen always know she’d steer into coaching 05:48 Karen’s first time speaking to a group 09:37 How she got started with event management 15:20 What where the first days on the job like 16:20 For how long did she work as an event manager 23:46 Karen’s thoughts and actions after quitting her job 27:17 Why did she choose to come to the Americas? 28:59 Karen talks about her trip 32:12 The Tony Robins event that kickstarted i...
WIPp 036 Karen Maloney From Event Management to Coaching
December 17, 2020 01:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBEpisode Timestamps 01:09 Introducing Karen 02:37 Did Karen always know she’d steer into coaching 05:48 Karen’s first time speaking to a group 09:37 How she got started with event management 15:20 What where the first days on the job like 16:20 For how long did she work as an event manager 23:46 Karen’s thoughts and actions after quitting her job 27:17 Why did she choose to come to the Americas? 28:59 Karen talks about her trip 32:12 The Tony Robins event that kickstarted it all 34:07 Highlig...
WIPp 035 Kimberly Barnes: From IT helpdesk specialist to Salesforce Consultant
December 02, 2020 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBBlog post is here Episode Timestamps 01:25 Guest Introduction 03:14 Experiences from her previous IT Helpdesk job 06:08 Realising an IT specialist job wasn’t for her 10:58 Explanation on what a sales force job is 14:39 Steps in transitioning from IT to sales 18:50 What does a sales force job entail/tools of the job 20:19 Departure from the previous company 24:06 How to look for a remote job/What to look out for? 29:20 How did everything lead up to her current situation 35:14 Current endeavo...
WIPp 034 Claire Sellers: From Education Start-Up to Transformation Coach
November 18, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBClaire's Career Change Claire worked her way up over 8 years at an education startup to a senior leadership role in New York. Claire got the privilege of working at senior roles and got to try out remote work before it was common as today, but surprisingly, she was still unhappy. After taking a year to travel and work on her mindset, she realized "It's less about fixing issues but more about shifting as a person”. In the midst of getting offers to work as COOs, she realized that her true pa...
WIPp 034 Claire Sellers: From Education Start-Up Director to Transformation Coach
November 18, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBClaire's Career Change Claire worked her way up over 8 years at an education startup to a senior leadership role in New York. Claire got the privilege of working at senior roles and got to try out remote work before it was common as today, but surprisingly, she was still unhappy. After taking a year to travel and work on her mindset, she realized "It's less about fixing issues but more about shifting as a person”. In the midst of getting offers to work as COOs, she realized that her true pa...
WIPp 033 Serena Johnson: From Opera Singer & Non-Profit Fundraiser to Career Coach
November 04, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBResources Blog post Find Serena here: Website, Instagram, Facebook Group Serena's Career Change Serena's career journey went from opera singing, non-profit fundraising to career coaching. Her goal is to help people solve the problem of "I need to leave my job, but I have no idea what to do next!" What is something that surprised you about your career change? That even in the weirdest career pivots..there is always a through-line of your strengths. ✍︎✍︎✍︎ About Us We have more intervi...
WIPp 032 Career Change Resources
October 21, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBResources NPR Life Kit: “How to make a career change, from someone who has done it” Janine Esbrand's "The Career Change Maker Podcast" Episode 89 Brittany Ramsey: From Clinical Therapist to Recruiter to Entrepreneur ✍︎✍︎✍︎ Episode Summary In this episode we share some useful resources if you are considering changing career. Some resources we personally go to for career transitions: 1. Podcasts Quotes from NPR Life Kit episode "How to make a career change, from someone who has done it...
WIPp 032 Career Change Resources
October 21, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBResources NPR Life Kit: “How to make a career change, from someone who has done it” Janine Esbrand's "The Career Change Maker Podcast" Episode 89 Brittany Ramsey: From Clinical Therapist to Recruiter to Entrepreneur ✍︎✍︎✍︎ Episode Summary In this episode we share some useful resources if you are considering changing career. Some resources we personally go to for career transitions: 1. Podcasts Quotes from NPR Life Kit episode "How to make a career change, from someone who has done it...
WIPp 031 Frannie Foltz: From Teacher, Administrator, Project Manager to Podcast Agent
October 07, 2020 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBResources Contact us at https://www.instagram.com/work_in_progress_blogs/ and [email protected] Interview summary Find Frannie here: LinkedIn, Instagram, Website, YouTube From "You're Fired!" to "That Girl's on Fire!": 7 Practical Steps to Make a Seamless Transition in Any Area of Life Secret Service: Hidden Systems That Deliver Unforgettable Customer Service ✍︎✍︎✍︎ From Teacher to Podcast Agent, Frannie's goal is to help others maximize their personal brand through podc...
WIPp 030 Happy One Year Old to Work In Progress Podcast
September 23, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBEmail: [email protected] * A year ago, we published our first episode. It was a short introduction to what we want to achieve with this podcast. A year later, we look back, reflect and plan ahead. So far, we've interviewed 28 amazing people who switched careers to be closer to what makes them more fulfilled. Among the careers they transitioned into, there are three major groups (characters are limited, the comprehensive list is on our blog: 1. Entrepreneurship Goli: Lawye...
WIPp 029 Emily Padan: From Teacher to Business Owner
September 09, 2020 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBResources Contact us at https://www.instagram.com/work_in_progress_blogs/ and [email protected] Interview summary Find Emily here: Hinter, Bloom Class, Instagram ✍︎✍︎✍︎ From Teacher to Business Owner, Emily's goal is to create sustainable businesses like Bloom Class and give families the opportunity to have supplemental education from the comfort and safety of their homes. We talked about WHY she quit the career as teacher and what she plans to do in the future with her ...
WIPp 028 Albert Pujol: From Mechanical Engineer to Data Scientist and Entrepreneur
August 26, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBResources Contact us at [email protected] Interview summary Find Albert here: LinkedIn, instagram, site, learn data science online ✍︎✍︎✍︎ From Mechanical Engineer to Data Scientist and Entrepreneur, Albert's goal is to help people reach a higher level of consciousness by means of AI. With his unbeatable determination and positivity, Albert is making the switch from mechanical engineering to data science and entrepreneurship. He has just finished a year-long master progra...
WIPp 027 Brittany Ramsey: From Clinical Therapist to Recruiter and Entrepreneur
August 12, 2020 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBResources Contact us at [email protected] Interview summary Find Brittany here: LinkedIn, instagram ✍︎✍︎✍︎ "I owe so much of my career to just really valuing people and connections." ✍︎✍︎✍︎ From Clinical Therapist to Corporate Global Recruiter to Entrepreneur, Brittany's purpose is to use mindset strategies to help others discover their purpose and pivot into meaningful careers. In 2015, she left clinical therapy and she talked to us about what she learned along the way. ...
WIPp 027 Brittany: From Clinical Therapist to Recruiter and Entrepreneur
August 12, 2020 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBResources Contact us at [email protected] Interview summary Find Brittany here: LinkedIn, instagram ✍︎✍︎✍︎ "I owe so much of my career to just really valuing people and connections." ✍︎✍︎✍︎ From Clinical Therapist to Corporate Global Recruiter to Entrepreneur, Brittany's purpose is to use mindset strategies to help others discover their purpose and pivot into meaningful careers. In 2015, she left clinical therapy and she talked to us about what she learned along the way. ...
WIPp 026 Xenia: From Political Science to AI and Aging Research
July 30, 2020 01:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBResources Contact us at [email protected] Interview summary Find Xenia here: instagram ✍︎✍︎✍︎ Xenia's switch from Political Science to Artificial Intelligence started when she learned to code and automated her own job. In her case, boredom was a driver that pushed her into a new and unexpected career path. As she got more and more into it, she began to explore Artificial Intelligence and its applications. Currently she works in the field of Aging Research. ✍︎✍︎✍︎ We h...
WIPp 025 Malak Sharaf: From Engineer to Movement Teacher & Business Owner
July 15, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBResources Contact us at [email protected] Interview summary Find Malak here: instagram, store ✍︎✍︎✍︎ Malak worked as an engineer and project manager in Egypt and Dubai. She was disheartened by the culture and discrimination she experienced when she challenged the authority, she was punished for doing what she thought was right. Malak immigrated to Canada alone in search of a better life and decided to never return to corporate again. She doesn't see value in devoting most...
WIPp 025 Malak Sharaf: From Engineer to Movement Teacher & Business Owner
July 15, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBResources Contact us at [email protected] Interview summary Find Malak here: instagram, store ✍︎✍︎✍︎ Malak worked as an engineer and project manager in Egypt and Dubai. She was disheartened by the culture and discrimination she experienced when she challenged the authority, she was punished for doing what she thought was right. Malak immigrated to Canada alone in search of a better life and decided to never return to corporate again. She doesn't see value in devoting most...
WIPp 024 Vanessa Rezende: From Law to Yoga Instructor
July 01, 2020 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBResources Contact us at [email protected] Interview summary Find Vanessa here: instagram Vanessa recommends Yoga Alliance which is essentially a Yelp for yoga training programs. She recommends doing a lot of research before deciding on what is right for you. For yoga studios, she recommends Yoga Salt in Culver City, Los Angeles. ✍︎✍︎✍︎ Vanessa dived head first into the career in law because that's what she always wanted to do - to help people. But soon after she started ...
WIPp 023 Ashley Davis: From Physician Assistant to Homeschool Advocate and Podcast Host
June 17, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBResources Contact us at [email protected] Interview summary Find Ashley here: podcast The Homeschool Conversation, Facebook group The Chaos I Love ✍︎✍︎✍︎ When Ashley, her husband and kids moved from New York to Los Angeles, she thought she was just leaving work temporarily and she would return to it in no time. As it turned out, she ended up loving homeschooling her kids full time; and with the current pandemic, that is not going to change anytime soon. What we realized...
WIPp 023 Ashley Davis: From Physician Assistant to Homeschool Advocate and Podcast Host
June 17, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBResources Contact us at [email protected] Interview summary Find Ashley here: podcast The Homeschool Conversation, Facebook group The Chaos I Love ✍︎✍︎✍︎ When Ashley, her husband and kids moved from New York to Los Angeles, she thought she was just leaving work temporarily and she would return to it in no time. As it turned out, she ended up loving homeschooling her kids full time; and with the current pandemic, that is not going to change anytime soon. What we realized...
WIPp 022 Neha O’Rourke: From Advertising to Coaching
June 03, 2020 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBResources Contact us at [email protected] Interview summary Find Neha here: instagram, site ✍︎✍︎✍︎ Neha did well in her advertising career - in the 4.5 years working there, she rose through the ranks and became a manager quickly. Her ambition fueled with a "can-do" attitude and "never say no" work ethic led her to excelling at the company of her dream and an eventual burnout. In here own words, she was "burnt to a crisp." Neha ignored all the warning signs from her bod...
WIPp 021 Maria Seletskaja: From Principal Soloist to Conductor
May 21, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBResources Contact us at [email protected] Interview summary Find Maria here: instagram, site ✍︎✍︎✍︎ Today we have the honor of speaking with a conductor who, for the first 15 years of her working life, was a principal soloist ballet dancer. She graced the stages at the Royal Ballet of Flanders, Staatsballett Berlin, Zürich Ballet and Estonian National Ballet while continuing her musical studies in parallel. She is the first female conductor who danced on stage and has in-d...
WIPp 020 Lauren Lee: from English Teacher to Tech
May 07, 2020 06:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBResources Contact us at [email protected] Interview summary Lauren's instagram Lauren's podcast Check out our episode on Lauren's podcast Ada Developers Academy ✍︎✍︎✍︎ Today we have the honor of speaking with a fellow podcaster who is spreading amazing message on social media all over. Her name is Lauren Lee and if you haven't checked out her podcast, We Belong Here, you definitely need to. Aside from hosting a podcast, she is an English teacher turned coder who wants t...
WIPp 019 SAM & LANCE: from Advertising and Fashion to Conscious Shopping
April 24, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBResources Questions? Comments? [email protected] Interview summary SAM & LANCE on instagram SAM & LANCE website ✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎ Alora and Veronica switched from advertisement and fashion to entrepreneurship. Their mission is to support ethically made goods and empower women creators through their curated online marketplace. We learned why they switched from their previous careers and how they make their partnership work across the globe between Canada and S...
WIPp 018 Dr. Christie Lewis: from Medicine to Health & Life Coach
April 08, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBResources Questions? Comments? [email protected] Interview summary Christie's instagram ✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎ Christie switched from a physiotherapist to GP and from GP to coaching. Here's how and why she made the switch. ✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎ We have more interviews on our podcast! Head over there to check out more interesting stories. Music was used with permission. Credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribu...
WIPp 017 Jennifer Nagel: from Higher Education to Fitness Coach
March 26, 2020 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBResources Questions? Comments? [email protected] Interview summary Jennifer's instagram Jennifer's fitness program Facebook group: Modern Women Getting Fit ✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎ Our guest Jennifer strikes me as somebody who is well spoken, intelligent and a goal getter. There is no doubt that she excels at whatever she chooses to do. Perhaps being too good at what she did led her down a path that was not what she wanted to be on in the first place. In our conver...
WIPp 016 Louise Robbins: from Nursing to Nutrition coach & CrossFit Trainer
March 11, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 35.7 MBResources Questions? Comments? [email protected] Interview summary Louise's instagram ✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎ Louise worked in Australia as a registered nurse. One day, she decides she wants a change — a big change. She leaves her job and books a flight to the UK, and in her own words “wings it”. Everything from where to live and what to do once she lands is undecided. Her adventure hits some rough patches as she navigates nursing career in a new country with a comp...
WIPp 015 Eike Usher: from Financial Services & Management to Conservation & Biology
February 26, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBResources Questions? Comments? [email protected] Interview summary Eike's instagram, Website, LinkedIn ✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎ Eike grew up in Germany and had always been into nature, animals, and art. As a child, she remembers wanting to be a veterinary and help people understand cat behavior. In university, she studied Business and Administration and after graduating she worked as a financial broker at an international bank. Eike excelled at her job and moved to ...
WIPp 014 Rosie McCarthy from Badass Careers: From Human Resources to YouTube to Career Coaching
February 12, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBResources Interview summary Rosie's Free Mini Course: Find your WHY Rosie's instagram Website LinkedIn YouTube: Not Even French YouTube: Badass Careers ✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎ Today's episode is on how Rosie transitioned from working in corporate to her own career coaching business, Badass Careers. In the past, Rosie had a successful corporate career in Human Resources and a YouTube channel Not Even French (she is still active here). Rosie grew up in New Zealand and soon af...
WIPp 013 Amanda Armstrong at Athari Career Coaching: From Nonprofit to Sales to Entrepreneurship
January 29, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBResources Interview summary Where to find Amanda: instagram Email Amanda: [email protected] ✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎ Today's episode is on how Amanda Armstrong transitioned from nonprofit to sales at a tech startup to her own career coaching business, Athari. For more than a decade, Amanda had been devoting her time to nonprofit organizations to causes she deeply believes in. What made her switch to what she does now? Here's what we want you to know about Amanda: First, she's ...
WIPp 013 Amanda Armstrong at Athari Career Coaching: From Nonprofit to Tech Startup to Entrepreneurship
January 29, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBResources Interview summary Where to find Amanda: instagram ✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎ Today's episode is on how Amanda Armstrong transitioned from nonprofit to sales at a tech start up to her own coaching service. For more than a decade Amanda has been devoting her time to nonprofit organizations to causes she deeply believes in. What made her switch to what she does now? Tune in to hear Amanda tell her own journey! Why Amanda Made The Switch Amanda’s first career transition was...
WIPp 012 Masha Zvereva at Coding Blonde: From Marketing to Tech and Entrepreneurship
January 15, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBResources Interview summary Where to find Masha: instagram, LinkedIn, website Define your own success with Masha YouTube video on the Imposter Syndrome ✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎✍︎ Today's episode is on how Masha Zvereva transitioned from social media manager and marketing expert to founder and digital nomad. You might already know her by the name "Coding Blonde", just like we did, but we came to realize that there is much more behind the message she created. In our conversation,...