What happens when a global product lead swaps drum kits for defence? Jules Tabberer shares the real, messy truth about career change, purpose, and saying yes to risk.
In this week’s episode, I sit down with Jules Tabberer, a global product manager who spent 13 years at Roland before making a bold changet from music to defence. Now in the Met Office’s Defence team and serving as an RAF Reservist, Jules shows what reinvention looks like when purpose leads the way.
You’ll learn how to translate creative and commercial skills across industries, test a pivot while protecting family and finances, and build resilience through service. Expect practical takeaways on finding purpose, managing high-travel roles, and the mindset shifts that turn uncertainty into momentum.

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Chapters:
00:00 Jules Tabberer: A Journey Through Careers
03:46 From Music to Product Management at Roland
09:02 The Global Experience: Travel and Challenges
13:51 Transitioning to the Met Office
19:58 Joining the RAF Reserves: A New Chapter
24:05 The Journey of a Reservist
27:06 Experiencing Deployment: A New Perspective
29:33 The Importance of Purpose in Career
34:04 Overcoming Challenges and Finding Empowerment
41:00 Advice for Those Stuck in a Career Spiral
43:14 Looking Ahead: Future Aspirations in the Reserves
45:38 End Credits