S1:E26 From Drums to Defence: Jules Tabberer on Career Change & Purpose

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.Jules' Links:LinkedIn: LinkedInInstagram: InstagramFacebook: Facebook505 San RAF Reserves: FacebookRAF reserves (Facebook): FacebookRAF reserves (Instagram): InstagramRoyal Air Force (Instagram): InstagramRoyal Air Force (Facebook): FacebookFollow David / Via Nova:David’s LinkedIn: LinkedInVia Nova LinkedIn: LinkedInVia Nova Website: WebsiteFree Guides / Work With Me: Start hereCareer Change Quiz: Answer these 10 questionsFollow, like, and subscribe for more real stories on career change and how you can create your own exit plan.#CareerChange #Entrepreneurship #ProductManagement #MilitaryReserves #DefenceTech #ResilienceChapters:00:00 Jules Tabberer: A Journey Through Careers03:46 From Music to Product Management at Roland09:02 The Global Experience: Travel and Challenges13:51 Transitioning to the Met Office19:58 Joining the RAF Reserves: A New Chapter24:05 The Journey of a Reservist27:06 Experiencing Deployment: A New Perspective29:33 The Importance of Purpose in Career34:04 Overcoming Challenges and Finding Empowerment41:00 Advice for Those Stuck in a Career Spiral43:14 Looking Ahead: Future Aspirations in the Reserves45:38 End Credits