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🎙️ Episode Overview
In this final episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, I reflect on the core theme of unapologetic leadership that’s been woven throughout the season.
From redefining success to prioritising wellness and building confidence, this episode is all about pausing to acknowledge how far you’ve come—and encouraging you to keep growing with intention and clarity.
Whether you’ve been with me since the first episode or just joined, I hope these reflections leave you feeling seen, inspired, and ready for your next bold move.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Confidence is a Skill: It’s not something you're born with—it’s built through consistent action and self-trust.
✅ Wellness is Essential for Success: True success includes taking care of your mind, body, and emotional well-being.
✅ Your Journey is Valid: Leadership doesn’t look the same for everyone—own your path unapologetically.
Action Steps:
💡 Reflect on how your definition of success has evolved—and write it down.
💡 Take one small, bold action that pushes you outside your comfort zone.
💡 Choose one wellness habit to prioritise this week—your health supports your leadership.
Resources:
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In this episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, I sit down with Lauren Currie—founder of Upfront, a groundbreaking movement dedicated to empowering women through leadership and confidence building.
Lauren shares her inspiring journey from art school to service design, and ultimately to entrepreneurship.
We dive into the systemic challenges women face in leadership, the misconceptions around confidence, and how the Upfront Bond program is helping women step into their full potential by building skills, community, and courage.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Confidence is a Skill: Why confidence isn’t innate—and how consistent action can help you build it.
✅ Community Fuels Growth: How belonging to a strong, supportive network can transform your leadership journey.
✅ Changing the System: Why solving leadership gaps requires systemic change, not just individual effort.
Action Steps:
💡 Practice "action breeds confidence"—take one small action today that challenges you.
💡 Identify one limiting belief you can start to unlearn—and replace it with an empowering truth.
💡 Join or build a community that supports your personal and professional growth.
Resources:
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HR is evolving — and with it, the roles of managers, employees, and People leaders.
In this episode, I sit down with Olya Yakzhina, People Director at Switchee, who shares her unique journey from psychology to leadership in HR.
Olya dives deep into how internal mobility, feedback, and community-building are shaping the future of work. We explore how personal growth, even through discomfort, can lead to transformation — and why supporting managers is a non-negotiable for a thriving workplace culture.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Resilience in the HR Journey: How Olya’s career path and love for startups shaped her people-first leadership style.
✅ Internal Mobility & Value Exchange: Why empowering employees to grow from within starts with trust, clarity, and mutual value.
✅ Supporting Managers to Strengthen Culture: How mentorship, feedback, and community-building help create more engaged, empowered teams.
Action Steps:
💡 Reflect on how internal mobility and feedback show up in your current role or team.
💡 Explore ways to support managers in your organisation — mentorship, training, or community can go a long way.
💡 Consider how value exchange applies to your career growth and workplace relationships.
Resources:
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Recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon is reshaping my focus — both personally and professionally.
This healing journey has deepened my commitment to serving others in achieving more clarity, growth, and impact in their careers.
In this episode, I share the ways in which I partner with individuals and organisations to achieve their next level career goals.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Resilience in Recovery: How this experience has influenced my coaching and leadership approach.
✅ Clarity for Career Growth: Why seeking clarity and focusing on what you can control is crucial in this period of economic and political instability.
✅ Support That Moves You Forward: How my signature self study program, executive coaching, and leadership development programs have been supporting others in this season.
Action Steps:
💡 Reflect on what clarity looks like for you right now.
💡 Explore coaching or support that aligns with your next career move.
💡 Lean into your community—support matters in both healing and growth.
Resources:
Career Clarity Accelerator
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In this episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, I sit down with Kofi Owusu-Bempa—entrepreneur, impact investor, and founder in the renewable energy space.
Kofi shares his transformative journey from corporate law to building businesses that create social and environmental impact. We explore the power of transferable skills, the nuances of leadership in emerging markets, and how betting on yourself can lead to incredible opportunities.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Career Reinvention: How Kofi leveraged his legal background to lead in the renewable energy sector.
✅ Relationships as Currency: Why building and nurturing strong business relationships is key to long-term success.
✅ Impact with Intention: How aligning your work with purpose can drive both personal fulfillment and global change.
Action Steps:
💡 Identify one transferable skill from your current role that could serve you in a different industry.
💡 Reach out to someone in your network to deepen a professional relationship—intentionally.
💡 Reflect on how you define "impact" in your career—and what opportunities excite you beyond your current path.
Resources:
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In this episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, I sit down with Ariel Belgrave—health and fitness coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Gym Hooky.
Ariel shares her inspiring journey from investment banking to wellness entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and building a career that supports both your ambition and wellbeing.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Intentional Career Transitions: How Ariel left the corporate world to create a purpose-driven wellness brand.
✅ Sustainable Self-Care: Why small, consistent habits matter more than perfection when it comes to health and energy.
✅ Empowered Wellness: The importance of setting boundaries and using your time intentionally—both personally and professionally.
Action Steps:
💡 Set one clear boundary this week to protect your time or energy.
💡 Choose one simple wellness habit (like walking, journalling, or stretching) to incorporate into your daily routine.
💡 Reflect on what success looks like for you—beyond titles and achievements.
Resources:
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In this episode of The Career Change Makers Podcast, I’m diving into the powerful concept of self-leadership and why it’s such a game-changer for new and emerging leaders.
I’ll talk about the importance of having clarity in your vision, embracing your autonomy, and carving out time to reflect. Plus, I’ll share how leading by example and staying true to yourself can take your leadership to the next level, and I’m excited to announce a new program designed specifically for female leaders.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Self-Leadership as a Foundation: Why self-leadership is key for growth and often overlooked in leadership development.
✅ Clarity in Vision: How having a clear vision can guide your decisions and actions.
✅ Embracing Autonomy: Navigating the excitement and overwhelm that come with autonomy.
Action Steps:
💡 Reflect on your self-leadership and how aligned it is with your goals.
💡 Prioritise clarity in your vision to make intentional decisions.
💡 Embrace your autonomy while taking time to reflect.
Resources:
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In this episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, Jereshia Hawk and I explore leadership, personal growth, vulnerability, and the redefinition of success.
Jereshia shares her journey from survival-driven leadership to leadership rooted in joy, self-worth, and authenticity. She talks about the power of the pause, and how her year long sabbatical lead to a reset of her life and business.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Leadership Evolution: How and why leadership styles evolve in different seasons of life.
✅ Redefining Success: True success goes beyond milestones and achievements when you focus on alignment with who you are and what is important to you.
✅ The Importance of Vulnerability: Vulnerability in relationships fosters deeper connections and more authentic interactions.
Action Steps:
💡 Reflect on whether your leadership style comes from a place of survival or authenticity.
💡 Start separating your self-worth from external achievements and redefine what success means to you.
💡 Explore areas of your life where you can embrace vulnerability and create more authentic connections.
Resources:
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In this episode, I dive into the impact of imposter syndrome, especially for new managers and emerging leaders.
I’ll share ways to turn imposter syndrome into a powerful tool, reframe those self-doubts, and build the confidence to thrive.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Imposter Syndrome is Normal: 75% of people experience it, especially when stepping into leadership roles. Acknowledging it is the first step to overcoming it.
✅ Focus on Achievements: Use past successes to validate your potential and build confidence.
✅ Leadership Requires an Identity Shift: Transitioning to leadership often involves reshaping your mindset and embracing growth.
Action Steps:
💡 Reflect on your achievements and track wins to reinforce your capabilities.
💡 Reframe negative beliefs as opportunities for growth.
💡 Engage in continuous learning and build a support system to close skills gaps.
Resources:
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In this episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, Christy Rutherford and I dive deep into the importance of internal work, overcoming burnout, and navigating the path to leadership.
Christy shares her personal journey of healing from burnout, managing stress, and aligning with authenticity to achieve not only professional success but also well-being.
Together, we explore the critical role of self-awareness, trauma understanding, and mental clarity in empowering high-achieving women to thrive in leadership roles.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Internal Work is Fundamental: Personal and professional growth hinges on dedicated internal exploration and development.
✅ Trauma's Impact on Leadership: Past trauma, including perfectionism, significantly influences leadership and decision-making processes.
✅ Stress Response Awareness: Recognizing and understanding your default stress responses is crucial for personal transformation.
Action Steps:
💡 Reflect on your default response to stress—how does it show up in your personal and professional life?
💡 Start a simple self-care routine: meditation for 5 minutes, three times a week, to clear mental clutter.
💡 Lean into your authentic self and align your actions with your true values and goals.
Resources:
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In this episode, I’m joined by Portia Obeng, a social media strategist and LinkedIn coach, to discuss the transformative power of personal branding, LinkedIn optimisation, and career growth.
Portia shares her personal journey of transitioning from a corporate to helping individuals take control of their professional stories. We dive deep into the challenges of navigating LinkedIn, overcoming self-doubt, and building a personal brand that reflects authenticity.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your LinkedIn profile, grow your network, or embrace leadership in your career, Portia has some game-changing tips to help you step into your power.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Leverage LinkedIn for Career Growth: Utilise LinkedIn's tools and networking to unlock new opportunities and build a strong career strategy through your digital presence.
✅ Optimise Your Online Presence: Improve your visibility by effectively optimising your LinkedIn profile and authentically showcasing your unique story.
✅ Prioritise Well-being in Career Development: Recognise the importance of setting boundaries and practicing self-care while pursuing career growth.
Action Steps:
💡 Optimise and Authentically Engage on LinkedIn: Update your profile with relevant keywords, customise your URL, and engage consistently through posts and messages to build genuine connections.
💡 Set Boundaries: Protect your peace by setting limits with distractions or unsupportive people, ensuring focus on personal and professional goals.
💡 Prioritise Self-Care: Maintain balance by focusing on your mental health and wellbeing, empowering you to show up effectively in your career.
Resources:
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Let’s talk about thriving in intergenerational workplaces.
This International Women's Day, join me as we focus on accelerating careers for women in intergenerational workplaces.
In this episode, I spoke with some inspirational women about the complexities of intergenerational workplaces, exploring how different generations perceive career development, leadership, and the unique challenges women face.
Together, we uncover the common misconceptions and highlight the importance of fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for women's career growth.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Bridge Generational Gaps & Leadership Styles: Learn to understand and navigate the differences between generations, including varied leadership approaches.✅ Maximise Career Growth Through Talent & Support: Discover strategies for organisations and individuals to enhance women's career growth via talent development and supportive environments.✅ Empowerment Through Transparency: Understand the importance of transparency in career progression and how it empowers women.Action Steps:
💡 Understand & Empathise: Reflect on generational differences to build empathy and improve collaboration.💡 Prioritise Growth & Feedback: Actively seek feedback and focus on providing growth opportunities.💡 Build Your Brand & Champion Women: Develop your personal brand and actively support other women in their careers.Continue the conversation with our guests:
Myma Acquah, Jax Uhi, Melissa Morris and Lupe Colangelo.
If you'd like to bring a roundtable discussion like this to your organisation, get in touch with us [email protected]
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Are you ready to embrace your unique feminine leadership strengths and navigate the challenges women face in the workplace?
In this episode, I delve into the power of embracing feminine traits in leadership, exploring how empathy, collaboration, and even hormonal cycles can be leveraged for success. I uncover the barriers women face and provide practical strategies for thriving as a leader.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Leverage Feminine Strengths & Navigate Challenges: Embrace empathy and collaboration as leadership superpowers, while understanding and overcoming challenges like imposter syndrome and systemic barriers.
✅ Optimise Leadership Through Cycle Syncing: Align your work with your natural hormonal rhythms to enhance effectiveness and prevent burnout.
✅ Prioritise Well-being & Foster Support: Set boundaries to manage mental load and cultivate a supportive workplace culture through mentorship and emotional intelligence.
Action Steps:
💡 Know Your Strengths & Cycle: Reflect on your unique feminine traits and track your cycle to optimise your leadership effectiveness.
💡 Prioritise Boundaries & Well-being: Set clear boundaries to manage mental load and prevent burnout.
💡 Cultivate Connection & Support: Leverage emotional intelligence and invest in mentorship to build trust and empower others.
Resources:
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Are you ready to embrace unapologetic leadership?
In this first episode of this season of the Career Change Maker Podcast, I share my personal journey to becoming an unapologetic leader and how it's transformed my work and life.
I explore what it means to lead authentically, leveraging your unique strengths and preferences, rather than conforming to someone else's mould.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Authenticity is Key: Discover the true meaning of unapologetic leadership and its importance.
✅ Leverage Your Strengths: Learn how to identify and maximize your unique talents.
✅ Self-Awareness is Foundational: Understand the power of self-awareness and tools like DISC.
Action Steps:
💡 Reflect and Identify: Analyse your leadership style
💡 Assess and Align: Use self-awareness tools to structure your work and life effectively.
💡 Delegate and Maximize: Free up time by delegating draining activities.
Resources:
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Welcome to the brand new season of the Career Change Maker Podcast! This season, we’re diving deep into what it truly means to lead with confidence, authenticity, and impact, whether in your career, business, or personal life.
I will explore how self-leadership, bold decision-making, and clarity in navigating challenges are essential components of becoming an unapologetic leader. I’ll also be sharing personal insights, lessons learned, and practical strategies, alongside incredible guests who’ve taken unconventional paths to success.
Get ready to lead unapologetically!
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In this season finale, I’m wrapping up what has been such an incredible journey exploring the theme of owning your career trajectory.
From sharing my own reinvention story to having powerful conversations with amazing guests, this season has been packed with actionable insights on topics like resilience, leadership, and building meaningful relationships.
In this episode, I dive into the importance of owning your unique career story, why it matters, and how you can use it to unlock new opportunities. I also share practical steps to help you start building your personal story bank today.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why your story is your superpower and how it helps you stand out.How to create a story bank by mapping out your milestones and achievements.How to use storytelling strategically to communicate your expertise and value.Action Steps:
Build Your Story Bank: Start by creating a timeline of your key milestones, achievements, and lessons learned.Be Strategic: Think about the audience you’re speaking to and the message you want to convey.Share Boldly: Practice sharing your story in interviews, conversations, or on platforms where you want to make an impact.Featured Guests from This Season:
Bukola Bayo-YusufDr. Anika Davis Julian RobertsResources:
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What’s Coming Next:I can’t wait to share what’s in store for the next season! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss the first episode when we’re back!
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Are you ready to embrace resilience as a leadership superpower?
In this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast, I speak with Julian Roberts, an executive coach and author of Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Building Resilient Teams. Julian shares insights from his journey, strategies for building resilience in individuals and teams, and actionable advice for navigating uncertainty while thriving as a leader.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Three key pillars of resilience: purpose, psychological safety, and diversity.
✅ How stepping out of your comfort zone strengthens your ability to weather challenges.
✅ Why fostering open communication and collaboration is critical for team success in uncertain times.
Action Steps:
💡 Identify your team's core purpose and communicate how it drives your goals.
💡 Create a culture of psychological safety by encouraging feedback and collaboration.
💡 Incorporate resilience-building practices into your routine, such as reflective journaling or physical challenges.
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Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey and lead with impact? In this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast, we explore the critical transition from manager to leader.
Learn the key mindset shifts and leadership skills needed to inspire teams, drive vision, and create lasting impact in your organisation. From understanding emotional intelligence to mastering strategic thinking, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you embrace your leadership potential.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The mindset shift required to successfully transition from manager to leader.
✅ Why self-awareness and emotional intelligence are essential for leadership success.
✅ How strategic thinking empowers leaders to balance day-to-day tasks with a big-picture vision.Action Steps:
💡 Reflect on your leadership style: Are you focused on managing processes or inspiring vision?
💡 Strengthen your emotional intelligence by practicing active listening or empathy in your interactions.
💡 Set aside time for intentional reflection to align your daily actions with long-term goals.Resources:
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Welcome to the first episode of 2025! In this episode, I’m sharing the three-part process I used to set myself up for success this year. Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or professional navigating your career, this simple yet impactful approach will help you gain clarity, focus, and intention for the year ahead.From reflecting on 2024’s wins and lessons, to incorporating faith-driven guidance, to planning with a 90-day system, this episode will empower you to create a clear roadmap for achieving your goals.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The power of reflection: How looking back helps set the stage for aligned and purposeful planning.
✅ Faith as a foundation: The role of prayer and scripture in guiding personal and professional decisions.
✅ The 90-day planning system: How breaking your goals into actionable steps can drive consistent progress.Action Steps:
💡 Reflect on the past year: What wins, lessons, and challenges shaped your journey in 2024? Write them down.
💡 Define your vision: What does success look like for you by the end of 2025? Consider your goals, values, and priorities.
💡 Use the 90 Day Planning System: Identify three key goals for Q1, break them into actionable steps, and schedule them in your calendar.Resources:
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In this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast, we’re diving into how to lead with resilience and adapt to change in the fast-paced world of leadership. I'm joined by, Dr. Anika Davis, who shares her expert insights on building a sustainable leadership approach that fosters organisational growth and talent development in the face of uncertainty.
Whether you’re a seasoned leader or emerging talent, this episode will provide practical tools for navigating unpredictable environments, modelling desired behaviours, and cultivating a positive, resilient leadership culture.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Building Resilience in Leadership: How leaders can adapt to uncertainty and drive sustainable impact within their organisations.
✅ The Role of People and Talent: The importance of talent management and workforce development in fostering growth and a strong organizational culture.
✅ Leading with Intent: How intentional leadership inspires teams, aligns them with company values, and helps navigate change effectively.
Action Steps:💡 Reflect on your leadership style: How can you model the behaviors you wish to see in your team?
💡 Focus on adaptability: How can you create more flexibility in your leadership to navigate uncertainty?
💡 Develop talent: What steps can you take today to nurture the emerging leaders within your organisation?
About Dr. Anika Davis:Dr. Anika Davis is a seasoned organisational psychologist and the CEO/Founder of Winning Results, a firm dedicated to driving exceptional performance through improved employee engagement, productivity, and team collaboration. With expertise in aligning goals, strategies, and people, she leads her clients to award-winning results.
Dr. Davis holds a B.S. in Psychology from Duke University, an M.A. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Argosy University, and an Ed.D. in Leadership and Learning in Organizations from Vanderbilt University. She is also a certified Kirton’s Adaption Innovation Inventory (KAI) practitioner, further enhancing her organizational impact.
Through her proven track record, Dr. Davis continues to help businesses and individuals reach their full potential and achieve remarkable success.
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