Career Relaunch®
Hear inspiring stories of career reinvention, featuring insights and reflections from professionals around the world who stepped off their beaten career paths to pursue more meaningful work. Hosted by career consultant Joseph Liu, with listeners in 170+ countries.
Episodes
March 21, 2024 • 50 mins
Gisela Prunes Garcia shares her journey of moving from Spain to the US then back as she built her career as an HR professional. We discuss the hidden benefits of career transitions and the challenges that come from being in between jobs.
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September 28, 2023 • 62 mins
For this special 100th episode of the Career Relaunch® podcast, Anne Tumlinson, ATI Advisory CEO and Daughterhood founder joins us again to share her reflections, perspectives, and lessons learned since being the very first guest I interviewed for this show seven years ago. Then, in the Mental Fuel® segment, I’ll share my top takeaways about managing the dynamics of career change that I’ve learned from the guests on this show.
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August 31, 2023 • 55 mins
Broadway musical performer turned web engineer Carla Stickler explains how she managed to balance multiple career endeavors while pivoting into a brand new industry on episode 99 of the Career Relaunch® podcast. In the Mental Fuel® segment, I'll explain how to embrace and manage the inevitable messiness of career transitions.
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July 27, 2023 • 50 mins
Political scientist turned key account manager Claudia Bruce-Quartey explains how self-advocacy can enable you to survive and thrive in a role and industry far outside your comfort zone. In the Mental Fuel® segment, I share some thoughts on how I manage the delicate balance between modesty and self-advocacy.
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June 28, 2023 • 52 mins
In episode 97 of the Career Relaunch® podcast, Aisling Drennan, a Riverdance Irish dancer turned artist shares her thoughts on shifting from an international stage to an art studio. We'll discuss the deeply personal choice of when to walk away from an established career, the inevitable challenges of starting anything new, and the importance of championing your own work. I also share some thoughts on when you can tell the time has c...
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May 25, 2023 • 48 mins
Tech product designer Rina Takikawa shares her story of leaving her career as a professional ballerina behind to find more fulfillment in her professional life.
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April 27, 2023 • 47 mins
Physician turned medical director Ali Jawa describes his evolution from physician to medical director and explains the importance of setting clear boundaries in your career. In the Mental Fuel® segment, I'll talk about the concept of defining clear thresholds that trigger you to take action in your career.
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March 30, 2023 • 50 mins
HR adviser turned executive coach Maura Lightfoot discusses finding your voice and identifying the common thread across all your experiences. I also share my thoughts on the importance of owning your own narrative during the Mental Fuel® segment.
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February 23, 2023 • 46 mins
Stefania Tosini, a press officer turned talent acquisition specialist discusses what she wrestled with when making her decision to move from Italy to Germany during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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January 26, 2023 • 50 mins
Jenny Goh shares her journey going from researcher to conference organizer to IT project manager and explains the benefits of side hobbies and transitional jobs to your career. During episode 92 of the Career Relaunch® podcast, I'll also talk about how my own hobbies have influenced my professional life in surprising ways.
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December 29, 2022 • 49 mins
Corporate lawyer turned workplace wellbeing consultant Tom Keya candidly describes his pivot from law into wellness. We discuss the dangerous side of work hustle culture and the hidden costs of relentlessly climbing the corporate ladder. During the Mental Fuel® segment, I describe how to organize your work to ensure you’re honoring your professional priorities in the year ahead.
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November 24, 2022 • 56 mins
Samantha Tovera-Agustin, an HR professional turned founder explains why she chose to move her entire family from the Bay Area to the Philippines. We'll discuss the challenging balance between work and parenthood, signs that suggest you may need a change in your career, and ways you can prevent career regret.
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October 27, 2022 • 42 mins
Kessler Bickford, a magazine editor turned psychotherapist, discusses the challenges of deciding where you take your career when you have multiple interests and the distinction between identifying and actually pursuing your passion.
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September 29, 2022 • 51 mins
Melody Mack, an neurodiagnostics business owner turned project manager shares her thoughts on managing your relationship with work, letting go of a business you created, and taking an honest look at who you are.
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August 25, 2022 • 46 mins
Assistant professor of economics turned data science practice leader candidly describes his pivot from academia into the private sector. We also discuss the unique challenges of academic careers, the importance of being open to new sectors, and why confidence is one of the most important assets to have during career transitions. During the Mental Fuel® segment, I share my thoughts on what's behind The Great Resignation.
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July 28, 2022 • 46 mins
Norma Kimber, an operational excellence director at an established, global financial services firm who pivoted to become a virtual assistant and business owner, shares her journey of walking away from her stable, senior role in the corporate world to start her own business.
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June 30, 2022 • 54 mins
Making a major geographical move can certainly be exciting but also disruptive, jarring, and disorienting. Becoming a new parent is such a privilege but also life-altering in a way that creates both benefits and challenges. Nicole Webb, a journalist and news reader turned media consultant and author, describes what she experienced when moving from Australia to Hong Kong and eventually China while adjusting to life as a new mother. ...
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May 26, 2022 • 55 mins
A government defense intelligence officer turned web developer and founder shares her thoughts on building a helpful community, thinking outside of the box, and creating your first website. I also share some thoughts on the importance of being okay with taking imperfect actions and my own challenges I faced building my first website.
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April 28, 2022 • 40 mins
Civil engineer turned software developer explains the importance of feeling like you fit into your workplace and the role culture plays in your day-to-day job satisfaction. Afterwards, I’ll share my own thoughts on how culture has had an impact on me during my own professional pivots.
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March 31, 2022 • 45 mins
Beyond the humanitarian crisis resulting from the invasion of Ukraine, the war there has also taken a huge toll on talented Ukrainians who have had their careers and professional lives fall apart too. Roman Havrysh, owner of the Aimbulance marketing agency in Ukraine and lecturer at Kyiv Mohyla Business School, fled Kyiv after the war began. He describes his story of trying to remain afloat both personally and professionally amid t...
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