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Career Change Maker | Career Clarity, Career Opportunities, Career Pivots, Burnout, Corporate Job, Income

Janine Esbrand I Career Coach, Career Change Coach, Executive Coach
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Career Transition
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Career Clarity
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Career Change Maker Program
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***Top 1.5% Global Careers Podcast For Corporate Women***Are you navigating a mid-career transition and wondering what’s next?

Have you built a successful corporate career but realised you don’t want your boss’s job?Do you feel the tension between wanting more freedom and not wanting to sacrifice security?

If you’re ambitious but no longer willing to burn out for another promotion, you’re in the r... more

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Are you still following a career blueprint that was designed for a world that no longer exists? As we navigate 2026, the traditional "rules" of professional growth are being rewritten, yet so many mid-career women are still holding themselves back by... more

The Podcast for Ambitious Mid-Career Women Redesigning What’s Next

***Top 1.5% Global Careers Podcast***

Are you navigating a mid-career transition and wondering what’s next?

Have you built a successful corporate career but realised you don’t want... more

Are you considering a career move but feeling held back by guilt? Whether it’s leaving a role you worked years to attain or walking away from an industry that looks "perfect" on paper, the weight of loyalty and identity can be paralysing.

In this ep... more

If you’re feeling stuck at mid-career, unsure whether to stay, pivot, or start something new this episode is for you.

In this case study, I’m joined by my former client Claire, who went from feeling uncertain about her next move after leaving a role... more

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Maren Sorber van Halteren
A former physiotherapist turned HR Tech consultant and now an entrepreneur.
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Episode: 305 I From Career Confusion to Launching an Unexpected Business with Maren Sorber van Halteren
Hannah Awonuga
Founder and CEO of the Inclusive Foundations Program
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Episode: #300 - Navigating Career Growth In Uncertain Times with Alice Olins & Hannah Awonuga
Alice Olins
Global head of learning and content at Albright Everywoman
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Episode: #300 - Navigating Career Growth In Uncertain Times with Alice Olins & Hannah Awonuga
Tosin Hunter
Creative entrepreneur and writer, co-founder of Hunter Digital
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Episode: #299 - How Slowing Down Helps You Build A More Intentional Career with Tosin Hunter
Patricia Ortega
Career Coach
Episode: #298 : Leaving Dream Jobs & Redefining Success with Patricia Ortega
Michelle Schafer
Career coach specializing in career transition and leadership development
M Shafer Coaching
Episode: #296: How Having Difficult Conversations Can Accelerate Your Career Growth with Michelle Schafer
Shannon Russell
Former television producer turned business owner and author
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Episode: #293: The Power of a Second Act in Your Career with Shannon Russell
Elizabeth Lotardo
Author of 'Leading Yourself' and employee engagement consultant
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Episode: #291: How to Lead Yourself at Work: Mindset Shifts for Career Success with Elizabeth Lotardo
Kerry Griffith
Global DE&I leader and consultant focused on enhancing equity, inclusion, and belonging in organizations
Episode: #289 : How to Lead Without Losing Yourself with Kerry Griffith

Host

Janine Esbrand
Janine Esbrand is a corporate lawyer turned career strategist and executive coach, focusing on helping high-achieving mid-career women gain career clarity and confidently design their next chapter. She shares insights from her personal journey of transitioning from law to coaching and offers practical strategies for navigating career pivots.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 108 ratings
  • Great topics advice and interviews

    MUST LISTEN to anyone in the midst of a possible career change or just looking to have an amazing career. All the topics and guest interviews are so relatable and there are great items that you can take right back to your professional life and implement it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GVandegrift
    United States2 years ago
  • For anyone feeling stuck

    I came across this podcast recently and have really been enjoying listening to Janine and her guests. As a career changer myself, I especially appreciate the actionable tips listeners get on different ways to get unstuck in their careers. Recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scented Designs
    United States3 years ago
  • Tools You Need for Inevitable Career Change

    Changing careers is inevitable for most of us and Janine Esbrand and her guests give you the tools you need to do it. And Janine’s emphasis on the importance of each of us taking charge of our careers and making our own choices shines runs through every episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mac Prichard
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Gems

    As someone who is in a tough state of needing change, this podcast gives me hope beyond measure that I do have a second chance for happiness in a career! Thank you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J247B
    United States3 years ago
  • A New Favorite!

    What an informative, fun + entertaining podcast! I look forward to her releases and never want to miss another episode drop! Highly recommend giving Janine a listen! A++

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ima listener
    United States3 years ago

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The approach to career transition is seen as refreshing and empowering, particularly for women facing work-life balance challenges.
Listeners appreciate the actionable tips and relatable insights shared throughout episodes.
Many find the strategies discussed to be practical and directly applicable to their own career dilemmas.

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#145
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#200
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#239
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#248
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#250
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#281 - Creating Unconventional Success with Kofi Bempah
Q: What are some of the things that you have learned now that you are the CEO of your company?
You have to push to achieve anything, resilience is key, and relationships matter greatly.
#281 - Creating Unconventional Success with Kofi Bempah
Q: How do you go from being in corporate, working as a lawyer, structuring these deals to now running this type of company?
It was serendipity, as I realized I was more interested in driving projects than just structuring them.
#280: Your Wellness Matters with Ariel Belgrave
Q: How have you navigated shifting the way that you lead your business, yourself now that you're in your business?
Ariel discusses the need to set boundaries and ensure she manages her well-being by scheduling personal time, such as solo trips, to recharge and reflect.
#275 - Get Visible & Attract More Opportunities Using LinkedIn with Portia Obeng
Q: What are some things that you would say to people that are in that space of, I don’t really want to put myself out on LinkedIn in 2025?
Portia acknowledges their fear but emphasizes that they can remain where they are or step out of their comfort zone to utilize LinkedIn.
#275 - Get Visible & Attract More Opportunities Using LinkedIn with Portia Obeng
Q: When did you start using LinkedIn and then realize that there was so much opportunity there?
Portia began using LinkedIn after being laid off and realized its potential when she updated her profile and started networking, leading to job opportunities.

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What is Career Change Maker about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Navigating the complexities of career transitions is a central theme, with a specific focus on helping high-achieving mid-career women redefine success on their own terms. The content emphasizes actionable strategies for achieving career clarity and designing fulfilling, well-aligned career paths, whether within corporate environments or as part of a diverse portfolio career. Each episode typically features insights from Janine Esbrand, who shares her own transformative journey from corporate law to career coaching, alongside valuable coaching techniques and personal stories from guests who have successfully navigated their own career pivots. Listeners can expect to find practical advice on overcoming burnout, managing work-life balance, an... more

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4. Tosin Hunter
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7. Shannon Russell
8. Elizabeth Lotardo

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