In today’s podcast episode, I interview Jude Love, a graphic designer and web developer with a superpower for helping people sell their services through business, e-commerce and personal brand websites. Jude began her career as a photo editor for media mastheads across Australia and the UK before pivoting to build her web development agency Love Communications, supporting a diverse array of clients.

In today’s podcast episode, I interview Dina Savitz, a naturopath, personal trainer and wellness consultant who helps her clients discover how a regular exercise regime, simple improvements in diet and individualised natural medicine can help improve their energy levels and overall health. In this ep, we’re going to talk about something a little different: Dina’s business evolution and how she’s pivoted along the way, as well as tips for professional women to prevent burnout and manage their energy.

In today’s podcast episode, I interview Kylie Anderson, a reiki master healer, pilates instructor, personal trainer, holistic health coach and speaker who works with her clients to heal, get fit, and feel healthy. Kylie pivoted her career from events management and admin before pivoting into her own business, Be Your Radiant Self.

In today’s podcast episode, I interview Nikki Tiedeman, Founder of Slow Coaching Co. and a mindfulness slow-life coach, meditation and yoga teacher who works with successful professionals and solopreneurs who are ready to quit burnout and busy. She enables them to slow down, regain balance, their connection to self and shift from 'just' surviving to thriving in life. Nikki began her career in the travel industry before pivoting into her own coaching business.

In today’s podcast episode, I interview Sora Schilling, who is a sacred space holder, strategy alchemist, transformative business coach, corporate leadership consultant, producer of Sora TV and the Sacred Business Podcast, a co-producer of Priestess TV and author of the Stay Sacred Journal. Sora also created the Priestess Temple school with Julie Parker. Sora works with sovereign spiritual folks to incorporate the art of feeling sacred into their businesses through earth-based practices. Sora began her career in the fashion industry as a merchandiser and buyer before pivoting many times, travelling, becoming a teacher, and more.

In today’s podcast episode, I interview Kira Kozulin, a professional writer who works with businesses in the beauty, health and wellness space to create website, social media and newsletter content that sells. She is part of branding and website design agency Ivory Edit. Kira’s mission is to uncover the personality and stories behind the clients she works with, for sharing with the world.  Kira spent 20 years developing and managing multi-million-dollar projects and funding programs in the public sector before pivoting into business. She holds a Bachelor of Economics from Monash University and certifications in project management.

In today’s podcast episode, I discuss MY career pivot journey from 12 years in corporate PR, marketing and communications to creating a six-figure online coaching and consulting business. I’m Bec Sands, the host of the Career Pivot Podcast, career pivot coach and senior freelance PR and marketing consultant. I work with professional women to pivot into careers or businesses they love. I also work with professional women to launch online consulting businesses using their existing skills through my course, Online Consulting Kickstart. I can’t wait for you to dive into my story and I hope I can inspire you with what’s possible for you too!

In today’s podcast episode, I interview Yolanda Finette, a proud Aboriginal, African American and Greek Woman who is passionate about facilitating a shift that supports Black, Indigenous & People of Colour to open up to their power, purpose and potential.  Yolanda spent 25 years in child, youth and family services before pivoting to become a certified holistic life coach, consultant and wellbeing facilitator.

In today’s podcast episode, I interview Cassie Mendoza-Jones, bestselling author, kinesiologist, business alignment coach, naturopath, writer and speaker. Cassie has pivoted her career multiple times, from studying PR and communications at university all the way through to the incredible work she does in the world currently. She is the bestselling author of You Are Enough, It’s All Good, and Aligned and Unstoppable, and creator of the Love What You Create Workshop. Cassie works with women, entrepreneurs, healers, coaches and creatives who are driven, devoted and honouring their dreams, and who want to become more powerfully aligned to their bigger vision, clear away perfectionism, procrastination and overwhelm, and create their own version of a beautiful and aligned business and life.

In today’s podcast episode, I interview Lauren Quaintance, co-founder of award-winning content marketing agency Storyation. Lauren pivoted into this business after building a successful career in journalism. She was General Manager of Travel for Fairfax Media in Australia, a reporter for The Sunday Times in London, and covered the 9/11 attacks in New York for which she won a New York Foreign Press Association Scholarship. Lauren was named Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2018 B&T Women in Media Awards and has been named one of the top 15 women in the world in content marketing by US Chief Content Officer magazine.

In today’s podcast episode, I interview Katie Lodge, who pivoted from the world of property marketing and business development into two businesses: one as a business development consultant, The Creative Lodge, and another, Flojo, where she coaches people to discover their purpose, overcome overwhelm, get clarity and reclaim their time including through the process of journaling. With almost 20 years' experience and a decade of business development and marketing experience under her belt, Katie made the bold decision in 2019 to step into solopreneurship after experiencing burnout and realising that she needed to rediscover what she was truly passionate about.

In today’s podcast episode, I interview Victoria Russell, a transformative life coach who works with women recovering from trauma and addiction and supports them in relationship and career changes. Victoria began her career in daytime television on the production staff of dramas such as Passions, The Bold and the Beautiful, and General Hospital. After the landscape of daytime TV changed, Victoria used her experience in the entertainment industry and her love for women’s causes to carve a new and successful path in non-profit fundraising that lasted a decade, before a desire for autonomy in her life brought Victoria to life coaching and yoga teaching, the pursuit of a Master’s degree in psychology, and the Priestess path.

In today’s podcast episode, I interview Tracey Atkins, Founder and Managing Director of Goldeneye Media; an international media agency that builds premium content and campaigns to capture and inform global audiences. Goldeneye Media makes incredible videos capturing the stories of the world’s most luxurious properties. Tracey pivoted her career after spending 20 years as a broadcast journalist, covering breaking stories and anchoring national and international news bulletins in Australia, Asia, the UK and the USA. She has worked as a national political reporter, a senior network correspondent and network chief of staff. She has also worked as a media advisor for Australia’s Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, and served as an officer in the Royal Australian Air Force, working on media and issues management. She’s incredibly impressive, and I’m very lucky to have her on the podcast today!

In today’s podcast episode, I interview Jade McKenzie, a five-times internationally award-winning business coach and event professional with over 15 years’ experience in event management and business development in the corporate, not-for-profit and entrepreneurial sectors. Jade pivoted her career into her own business and specialises in working with thriving entrepreneurs and business owners, ranging from start-ups to multi-millionaires who want to create successful and sustainable events and businesses. Her clients include Melissa Ambrosini, Denise Duffield-Thomas, Gala Darling, The Beautiful You Coaching Academy, Rebecca Campbell and UN Women National Committee Australia.

In today’s podcast episode, I interview Gemma Laurelle, originally a criminal lawyer with over a decade of experience and now a video games voice actor, game enthusiast and actress. After 10 years as a criminal lawyer, Gemma found that she had lost passion for her work, was more stressed than ever, and noticed that her health was suffering too. Taking control, she made a drastic career change, leaving her position as a barrister to pursue her passion for gaming and acting – an outlet she had previously used to escape from the day-to-day.

In today’s podcast episode, I interview Katy Rachel Moore, an actor and presenter who pivoted from an eight-year career in public relations. Katy is originally from England and made the sea change out to Sydney four years ago. She has been pursuing acting since the age of seven years old, and along the way has featured in a number of stage productions and appeared in TV and short films, both in the UK and Australia. She has an honours degree in drama and English. Katy recently made the full career pivot, landing a dream full-time role doing TV presenting training here in Australia.

In today’s podcast episode, I interview Kerstyn Walsh, business owner and founder of renowned Australian wedding planning service, Hire A Bridesmaid. Kerstyn has attended more than 150 ceremonies, both in Australia and overseas, and has carved out a niche as the country’s one-and-only professional bridesmaid. Her background is in real estate and events where she spent over a decade before pivoting into her own business. Kerstyn is now planning to diversify her wedding business online, as well as in-person. This episode was recorded pre-COVID-19 but is highly relevant in terms of pivoting in your career and then your business online!

In today’s podcast episode, I interview Michelle Broadbent, a Business Manager who transforms the businesses and lives of female entrepreneurs by providing them with operational, administrative and logistical support. She is passionate about seeing other women succeed and her super power is harnessing their energy, reigniting their passion, enabling them to elevate their businesses and enjoy that next stage of business growth.

In today’s podcast episode, I interview Ella Mannix, the founder and owner of All About Fertility Expo. Following her own fertility journey, Ella saw a gap in the Australian market to create an event bringing the fertility industry together to support people to become first-time parents or extend their family. Prior to creating All About Fertility Expo, Ella was a HR & Talent Acquisitions consultant working in the corporate field.

Welcome to the very first episode of the Career Pivot Podcast! In today’s podcast episode, I interview Naomi Arnold, who is an award-winning life + business coach, mentor and trainer with a background in psychology, health, business and human rights. She is also the co-founder of the Feminist Coach Academy and Feminist Coach Theory – as well as the Gentle Business Mastermind and Developing Coach Collective.