The Career Change Maker Podcast I Career Change, Career Advancement & Leadership Development
Empowering high-achieving women to navigate career change, advance with confidence, and lead with impact.
***Top Rated Career Change Podcast***
Hello hello! I’m Janine Esbrand – lawyer turned Career Strategist, Executive Coach, and Keynote Speaker.
Over 10 years ago, I walked away from my dream career as a corporate lawyer because it wasn’t my dream anymore. Since then, I’ve navigated multiple career transitions within the law, built a successful coaching and consulting business on the side, and stepped fully into entrepreneurship.
Through these experiences, I’ve learned what it truly takes to step off the default career treadmill and lead your career with intention.
Now, I’m on a mission to help you do the same – to build a career that aligns with who you are and allows you to create maximum impact.
The Career Change Makers Podcast delivers actionable insights to help you:
✔️ Navigate career progression with confidence
✔️ Enhance your leadership skills
✔️ Create impact in your current role or future opportunities
Each week, you’ll find:
✨ Career change insights
✨ Career advancement strategies
✨ Leadership development tips
✨ Practical advice to help you thrive at work
Whether you’re aiming to elevate your position, step into leadership, or unlock greater 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.
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Episodes
302 episodes
#290 Why Slowing Down Makes You a Stronger Leader
Description🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast, I explore The Power of the Pause and why slowing down is one of the most underrated productivity tools for leaders.I...
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#289 How to Lead Without Losing Yourself with Kerry Griffith
🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, I sit down with Kerry Griffith, a culture and inclusion changemaker, helping organisations to thrive by leveraging the power of diversity and i...
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#288: 3 Signs You’ve Outgrown The Way You Work
🎙️ Episode OverviewAre you feeling constant friction at work, bored yet overwhelmed, or noticing physical resistance as you move through your days? These might be signs that you’ve outgrown your current way of working.In th...
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#287 : Why You’re Feeling Anxious After Your Promotion or Career Change
Are you a high-achieving woman who’s recently been promoted or made a career change… but instead of feeling excited, you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed. In this episode, I explore why this emotional hangover happens after a promo...
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#286 : The Hidden Cost of High Performance For New Leaders
Are you a high-achieving woman who’s stepped into a new leadership role and feeling the pressure to perform, impress, and keep it all together?In this episode, I open the new season by exploring the hidden cost of high performance
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Trailer - The Inner Work of Leadership
🎙️ Episode Overview:Welcome to a brand new season of the Career Change Maker Podcast! In this season we will be be diving into The Inner Work of Leadership. If you are a high-achieving professionals ...
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#285: Unapologetic Leadership: A Season in Review
🎙️ Episode OverviewIn 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 prior...
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Episode 285
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#284: Building Your Confidence with Lauren Currie
🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, I sit down with Lauren Currie—founder of
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Episode 284
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#283: Intentional Career Management with Olya Yakzhina
🎙️ Episode OverviewHR is evolving — and with it, the roles of managers, employees, and People leaders.In this episode, I sit down with Olya Yakzhina, People ...
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#282 - Your Growth Journey - 3 Ways to Partner with Me
🎙️ Episode OverviewRecovering 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, a...
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Episode 282
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#281 - Creating Unconventional Success with Kofi Bempah
🎙️ Episode OverviewIn 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 journ...
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Episode 281
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#280: Your Wellness Matters with Ariel Belgrave
🎙️ Episode OverviewIn 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 invest...
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Episode 280
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#279: Why Self Leadership is the most important form of Leadership
🎙️ Episode OverviewIn 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 impo...
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Episode 279
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#278: Redefining Success on Your Terms with Jereshia Hawk
🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, Jereshia Hawk and I explore leadership, personal growth, vulnerability, and the redefinition ...
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Episode 278
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#277: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a New Leader
🎙️ Episode OverviewIn 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, an...
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Episode 277
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#276: The Secret To Getting Promoted and Earning More Money with Christy Rutherford
🎙️ Episode OverviewIn 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 p...
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Episode 276
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#275 - Get Visible & Attract More Opportunities Using LinkedIn with Portia Obeng
🎙️ Episode Overview: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...
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Episode 275
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#274: Advancing Careers In Intergenerational Workplaces
🎙️ Episode Overview: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 episo...
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Episode 274
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#273: Leading as a Woman: Overcoming the Pressure to Fit into Traditional Leadership Models
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, ...
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Episode 273
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#272: Why I Am Committed To Becoming An Unapologetic Leader
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.
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Episode 272
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Trailer - Unapologetic Leadership Season
🎙️ Episode OverviewWelcome 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, bus...
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#271: Turn Your Career Story into a Superpower for Success and Impact
🎙️ Episode Overview: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...
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#270: How To Become More Resilient with Julian Roberts
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 Resil...
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#269: The Key To Successfully Transitioning from Manager to Leader
🎙️ Episode OverviewAre 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.&nbs...
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Episode 269
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#268: How To Set Yourself Up For Success In 2025
🎙️ Episode OverviewWelcome 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 ca...
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Episode 268
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