Good Shift

Good Shift

Good Shift is about navigating career transitions with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Whether you're making a bold move, starting something of your own, or just looking for more fulfillment in your work, this podcast explores the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and real stories that can help you take the next step. Through conversations with relatable people who’ve redefined success on their own terms, we break down the doubts, challenges, and wins that come with making a shift - big or small.

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April 22, 2025 72 mins

If you're feeling stuck in a career that no longer fits, but the idea of change feels scary or overwhelming, this episode is for you.

Today’s guest, Meredith Baker, has lived many lives. She’s a Harvard and Oxford graduate, a former international journalist, founder of an alcoholic beverage company and now a certified leadership coach and creator of the Powerful Stuff podcast. Meredith helps high-achievers tune out the noise, b...

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Ever thought about walking away from a high-paying corporate career to pursue something wildly different - without knowing how it would all work out?

In this episode of Good Shift, I sit down with Adam Rowland, former Head of Planning at global brands like Ralph Lauren, ASICS, and Icebreaker, who swapped spreadsheets and a high-paying corporate role, for self-made, stop-motion animation.

He didn’t wait for burnout. He made the leap w...

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Why do we stay stuck in work that doesn’t feel right — even when we know it’s time to move on?

In this episode of Good Shift, I sit down with Bianca Smeekes, mind-body coach and founder of Neurospark, to unpack the neuroscience behind feeling stuck.

In this episode, we explore:

  • How subtle signs like fatigue, anxiety, and numbness may be clues your career no longer fits
  • Why your nervous system can keep you stuck ...
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How do you balance a high-performing career with a creative passion—without burning out? 

I’m joined by my good friend Ned Gow, who’s done exactly that. Ned is an Associate Director at Colliers, building a successful career in commercial real estate, while also being the drummer in No Cigar, a band that has skyrocketed with sold-out tours and a global fanbase

His story isn’t about escaping a job he hated—it’s about intentionally de...

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Ever thought about leaving your job and starting your own business, but felt overwhelmed by the idea of building something from scratch? What if there was a different approach to being an entrepreneur?

In this episode of Good Shift, I sit down with my friend Kristiana Laugen, a powerhouse entrepreneur who took an unconventional route to business ownership. Buying an existing business instead of starting one from the ground up.

Kristi...

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Welcome to Good Shift. The podcast for ambitious people ready to shake up their careers and build a working life that actually excites them.

I’m Freya Gordon, and in this first episode, I’m diving into why I started this podcast, my own career shifts (from law to marketing), and what you can expect from future episodes.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, curious about a change, or ready to make bold moves, this podcast will giv...

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