The Career Change Maker Podcast | Career Clarity & Career Pivots for Mid-Career Women
For high-achieving women rethinking their careers and navigating career change.
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If you’ve worked hard to build a successful career but find yourself questioning whether it still fits, you’re not alone (and you’re not wrong for wanting more).
I’m Janine Esbrand, a former corporate lawyer turned Career Pivot Coach, and I created The Career Change Maker Podcast for high-achieving women who feel stuck, bored, or quietly misaligned in careers that no longer fit.
Through my own career pivots and my work coaching hundreds of women through intentional career change and career transitions, I’ve seen what it really takes to step off the default path and make thoughtful, strategic moves without starting over.
Each episode offers honest insights, practical guidance, and grounded encouragement to help you gain career clarity, trust yourself, and move forward with confidence into your next chapter.
This podcast is for you if you want permission to change, clarity on what’s next, and a clear way forward that honours your experience.
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The Career Change Maker Podcast | Career Clarity & Career Pivots for Mid-Career Women
#294: How To Actually Decide On Your Next Career Move
🎙️ Episode Overview
In this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast, I dive into the often-overwhelming process of making career decisions - especially for ambitious women facing a sea of possibilities. I explore why more time doesn't always mean more clarity and share how gathering the right kind of data can lead to confident, informed decisions.
I introduce a three-part framework - internal, experiential, and market data - to help you move beyond indecision and toward meaningful action.
Whether you’re considering a career pivot or feeling stuck where you are, this episode will guide you in aligning your next move with who you are and what truly matters.
If you’ve been caught in analysis paralysis or waiting for “the right time” to act, this conversation is your nudge to start exploring intentionally - with strategy and self-awareness.
✅ What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- Why having too many options can stall your progress.
- The difference between internal, experiential, and market data - and why you need all three.
- How to use data to make strategic, aligned career decisions.
- Why your definition of success may need an update before your next move.
đź’ˇ Action Steps
- Collect Internal Data: Reflect on your values, strengths, and what energises you in your current work.
- Test Through Experience: Take small steps - volunteering, side projects, informational interviews - to gather real-world feedback.
- Research the Market: Look into trends, opportunities, and industry needs to ensure your direction is viable.
✨ Let’s Work Together ✨
If you’re ready to make your own transition with clarity and confidence, I’d love to support you. Through my coaching programmes, I help ambitious professionals and emerging leaders take ownership of their career journey, strengthen their leadership, and create meaningful impact.
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đź“š Resources
- Connect with Janine on LinkedIn: Janine Esbrand
- Career Change Maker Website