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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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    Buying a Business Vs Starting One — With Acquisition Entrepreneur Brandon Lipman

    This is the most-requested topic I've had on the show!Most people think building wealth means starting a business from scratch or climbing a ladder for thirty years. There's a third path that often flies under the radar. My guest Brandon Lipman has bought 12+ businesses across various fields and now coaches others to do the same, even if they've never run a business before. He started out in finance at a bank, realised at 25 his future there was capped, left, and along the way discovered he was already doing what investment bankers get paid millions for: acquiring businesses.In this conversation, we get into:What ETA (Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition) actually is, and why it's more accessible than you thinkWhy buying a business is often smarter than starting oneThe #1 mistake first-time buyers make How long it actually takes to find and buy the right businessHow to finance a deal when you don't have the cash yourself — and how to find an investor who'll back youWhat to do in your first months as a new owner (and what not to do)How to build the self-belief muscle you need before you buyWhether you're thinking about your first move, don't know how to fund it, or just want to learn how smart people build wealth differently — Brandon's here to meet you where you are.🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:Brandon's free online course on how to buy a business — Link hereFollow Brandon for bite-sized tips on IG - Instagram Ep 22 of Good Shift with Adam Stewart (Compound Wealth) — Adam introduced me to Brandon and his episode on compounding wealth is the perfect companion listen to this one.If this episode made you think differently about your next move, share it with one person who needs to hear it. And if you're not subscribed yet — hit follow so you don't miss what's coming.Find me on Instagram @goodshiftpodcast and let me know who you want to hear from next.

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    You Can Do What You Think You Can't: How Nikki Creasy Left 9 Years in PR to Launch Peachy Lip Co

    Nikki Creasy spent nine years working her way from intern to account director at a PR agency. Then Covid, a restructure and a personal itch she couldn't ignore led her to launch Peachy Lip Co.In this episode: how Nikki transitioned from employee to contractor to freelancer to founder, what it actually cost to get a cosmetics brand off the ground, the marketing tactics that grew her community to 30K+ on Instagram, navigating cash flow as a first-time founder, gift-with-purchase and product swap strategies, cutting underperforming product lines to survive, and why founder-led content is non-negotiable for e-commerce brands.Mentioned in this episode: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight | Find a founder you admire and listen to every podcast they've been on — that was Nikki's playbook.Find Peachy Lip Co: @peachylipco_ on Instagram | peachy-lipco.com

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    Ready for a Life Pivot? How to Find the Confidence to Finally Do It — with Maddie Ireland

    If you've been sitting on a big life change but can't quite pull the trigger, this one's for you.Maddie Ireland is an empowerment coach, entrepreneur and reformed self-doubter who spent over a decade building her dream life in LA before making the terrifying leap back to Australia at 35 — no plan, no partner, no idea where she'd even live.In this episode we dig into:How to move somewhere new and actually build community from scratchThe concept of "expanders" and why the people around you are everythingWhat it really looks like to start over in your mid-thirtiesHow to reframe your situation when everyone else looks more "settled"The mindset shift that creates the most change (and how to use it daily)Building a coaching business from zeroDating with intention when you know what you wantBooks mentioned:Atomic Habits — James ClearThe Big Leap — Gay HendricksFind Maddie at https://www.maddieireland.com/ or on Instagram @madeleine_lucy

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    Building a Business Alongside a Full-Time Job (with Amelia Jory of Dulese)

    Your playbook to becoming a side-hustle founder — and building real momentum without having to quit your day job.Amelia Jory is a high performer in corporate (having held roles as a Senior Brand Manager at NZ’s most successful companies) and the founder of Dulesé — a NZ personal care brand disrupting the category with all-natural, high-performing products and refillable, eco-friendly packaging.We cover:How to know if building alongside corporate is the right path for youThe early signals that something “more” is calling youThe trade-offs of side-hustle growth (and what it really costs)How Amelia finds time, sets boundaries, and avoids burnoutThe systems that keep Dulesé moving forward week to weekMoney, risk, and what traction looked like early onWhat it would take for Amelia to go all-in — and how she thinks about that decision

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    How to Stay Relevant in the AI Era and Pivot from Corporate to Advisory — with Meghana Dhar (ex-Instagram & Snapchat)

    If you are feeling stuck on "corporate autopilot" or worried that AI is coming for your paycheck, this episode is your survival guide for the new digital economy. In this episode, we dive into:The "Shedding" Process: How to detach your self-worth from your job title and rebuild from a blank slate. The Reality of AI Today: Why Meghana changed her mind and now admits that AI is taking jobs—and exactly what you need to do to be on the right side of that shift. Pivoting Without Code: How AI is democratizing tech by allowing us to communicate with machines in natural language, making this the best time in history for "non-technical" people to enter the industry. Personal Branding as a Shield: Why doubling down on your humanity and authentic communication is the only way to remain "un-automatable." Building a Personal Platform: The tactical differences between growing on LinkedIn vs. Instagram and why "good things happen to those who post." The "Ikigai" Framework: Marrying your internal moral compass (Dharma) with your external strengths to find a career that actually feels fulfilling. Whether you're looking to launch a freelance advisory business or just want to future-proof your current role, Meghana's tactical advice will help you move with confidence. 

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    The Path to Financial Independence (Without Needing a Startup Idea) - With Compound Wealth Founder, Adam Stewart

    Thinking about a career shift — but worried about financial security?In this episode, Adam Stewart (founder of Compound Wealth) shares the practical money framework that helps you buy back options and work toward financial freedom: invest consistently, consider buying a business, or build something on the side until you’re ready.We cover KiwiSaver + index investing basics, entrepreneurship through acquisition, what to do when markets drop, how to think about risk and long-term freedom, and the mindset shifts that make change feel possible.

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    Throwback: Career vs. Creativity — How Ned Gow (No Cigar) Found a Way to Do Both

    What does it actually look like to pursue a creative passion while still thriving in a full-time career? Ned Gow, drummer for No Cigar, talks about building and balancing a creative life alongside his full-time job — without sacrificing financial security.Ned shares:🎵 The discipline and structure behind juggling music and real estate🌍 How travel and taking a break gave him clarity at a career crossroads🧠 The mindset shifts that helped him back himself — even when it felt uncertain💼 Why choosing the right boss matters more than the company 🔥 How to avoid burnout while still chasing multiple goalsWhether you’re feeling boxed in by your 9–5, craving a creative outlet, or wondering if stepping back is the smartest way forward — this episode is packed with honest insights and next steps.

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    They Quit Their Corporate Jobs to Build the Viral Hot Girl Pickles - With Leah Marcus and Yasaman Bakhtiar

    With Leah Marcus and Yasaman Bakhtiar, founders of Good Girl SnacksThis is a masterclass in how to start a business and build momentum fast.In this episode of Good Shift, I’m joined by Leah Marcus and Yasaman Bakhtiar, best friends and co-founders of Good Girl Snacks, the brand behind the viral Hot Girl Pickles.Just a few years ago, they were working corporate jobs with zero business experience. Just 3 years later, their pickles have built a cult following online and landed on shelves at Whole Foods, Erewhon, Bristol Farms, GoPuff, and Nordstrom.In this conversation, Leah and Yasaman share the real story behind the leap: from spotting a TikTok trend, to building in public, to trusting their gut before they felt ready and they share how you can do the same. 

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    Highlights & Turning Points: Big Shifts from the Good Shift Archives

    I submitted Good Shift to the podcast awards (!) and as part of that, I had to put together a 15-minute highlight reel to showcase what the pod is all about.It’s a great place to start if you’re new here, or to send to a friend who’s thinking about a career shift, hating their job, or feeling stuck on what’s next.Enjoy my friends and cross your fingers for me for the awards!

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    From Shaping Olipop’s Rise to Building Her Own Agency: Alexa Gray’s Big Shift

    In this episode, I sit down with Alexa Gray - founder of Social Bloome and one of the formative early team members at Olipop, where she helped shape the brand into one of the fastest-growing wellness companies in the U.S.With a background spanning nonprofit work, photography, brand building, and now her own agency, Alexa’s path has never been linear, but it’s always been purpose-led. We talk about how to make confident career moves (even when they don’t make sense on paper), the mindset needed to leave a “successful” job, and what it really takes to build a business rooted in authenticity and community.Whether you're navigating your own pivot or dreaming about starting something new, this conversation is packed with real insights and practical encouragement.In this episode, we cover: ✨ How to make bold career moves with confidence 💼 Leaving a job you’re doing well in and why it’s okay 🚀 Alexa’s experience working at an early stage start-up and how to know if that enviroment is right for you 💡 Building a business (and community) from scratch 📱 Launching an app with no tech background  🛠 Her go-to habits for staying grounded and moving through hard momentsConnect with Alexa:Alexa's Linkden Social Bloome Follow Good Shift: Instagram → @goodshiftpod 

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    Leaving Corporate to Build Your Own Business: Building Sourmilk with Elan Halpern & Kiki Couchman

    In this episode, I sit down with best friends, co-founders, and first-time entrepreneurs Elan Halpern and Kiki Couchman, who traded high-achieving careers in tech and private equity to start a probiotic yogurt company from scratch — without burning it all down overnight.They talk candidly about the slow build of misalignment, how they reframed leaving “successful” jobs without guilt, and the three key pillars they used to figure out what was next (Elan’s 3 Ps: passion, product, pay). We unpack what it means to make a shift on your own timeline, how your career can shape your identity (without permission), and why being “obsessed” with your work actually matters.If you’ve ever felt stuck in a role that everyone else admires, or wondered whether a side idea could be something more — this episode will meet you where you are.In This Episode, We Cover:🎯 The signs of career misalignment 🧠 The mindset shifts that made leaving corporate jobs possible🧪 The “experiments” they ran to build conviction before quitting💼 How your job can silently shape your identity over time🛠️ Elan’s 3 Ps framework for deciding what to do next🚪 How to exit the “first job” without throwing away everything you’ve built👯‍♀️ The power of building in public and treating your community like a co-founder💬 The uncomfortable part of starting over (and how to speak about it confidently)🔗 Links & Resources:Follow Elan & Kiki’s journey on Instagram: @eatbeny Book recommendation: Be Ready When Luck Happens by Ina GartenWant the framework Elan used? Listen out for the 3 Ps: Passion, Product, Pay

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    Making an Unconventional Career Move (Without Letting Fear Stop You) + What a Death Doula Can Teach You About Living Fully

    Have you ever felt the pull toward something totally different but held back because it seemed too weird, too impractical, or just too far off your current path?In this episode, I sit down with Belinda Price, who left behind travel agency life to milk cows on a dairy farm and eventually made a bold, purpose-fueled shift into one of the most misunderstood (and profound) careers: death doula.We dive into:How to make unconventional career moves when fear and judgment show upWhy your gut instinct won’t leave you alone (and why that matters)The 5 regrets people have on their deathbed and what they mean for your careerBuilding a business from scratch in an emotional, under-resourced industryWhat it actually looks like to work in death and what it teaches you about living🧰 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:💬 Belinda’s Work:Leaving Legacies – Belinda’s End-of-Life Doula Practice https://www.leavinglegacies.co.nzBelinda’s Podcast: Dying to Know📚 Reflection Tools:The Five Regrets of the Dying Based on the book by Bronnie Ware (referenced by Belinda)How We Feel App Free mobile app to track and name your emotions Great for understanding emotional patterns when considering career shiftsKnowing Your Connection Cards A 54-question card deck created by Belinda to help spark conversations around values, life reflections, and legacy Available on her website: https://www.leavinglegacies.co.nzReflection Letter Exercise A guided self-awareness tool where you gather strengths-based feedback from 20 people across your life (colleagues, friends, family, past clients). Used in Belinda’s positive psychology studies.🎓 Courses Mentioned:Diploma of Positive Psychology From The Langley Group Institute – helped spark Belinda’s pivot into her doula workMicronutrients and Brain Health Course University of Canterbury – explored holistic wellbeing and brain nutrition

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    Supporting Your Partner's Career Change, Then Making Your Own + Insurance Basics You Actually Need

    This episode covers how to support your partner when they want to make a career change, how to move through a shift yourself, and a side dive into the basics of insurance you might never have thought about but most definitely need to know. This episode covers two major topics:Part 1: The emotional reality of career change in relationshipsHow to support a partner's risky decisions while managing your own fearsHaving difficult conversations about money and security with someone you loveRecognizing when you're ready to make your own leapWorking with your life partner without destroying your relationshipPart 2: Insurance basics every entrepreneur and young adult needs to knowWhy you should insure yourself before your phoneWhat income protection actually covers (and why you need it young)How insurance brokers work and what they costEssential coverage for small business ownersThe insurance questions you didn't know to askPerfect for anyone supporting a partner through career uncertainty, considering their own major change, or wondering what insurance coverage they actually need as they build their adult life.Connect with Pam:LinkedIn Coversure insurance brokerage Naomi Ballantyne Podcast ep 

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    When You Can't Find Your Career Fit

    What do you do when everyone thinks you can't stick to anything? Danii O'Malley spent years jumping between careers - failing university, personal training, construction sales - feeling like something was fundamentally wrong with her. Each time she moved on, it looked like she couldn't commit to anything.But she kept listening to that inner voice saying "this isn't it" even when it would have been easier to just stay put. That persistence through multiple career shifts, a health crisis, and financial uncertainty eventually led her to naturopathy - work that finally felt right.Now in her final year of study and running her own holistic health practice, Danii shares the practical lessons about:How to tell the difference between "I can't stick to things" vs "this genuinely isn't for me"The Monday morning test for knowing when it's time to move onWhy you need to get your own health sorted before making big career decisionsHow to handle family expectations when you deviate from their plansManaging the financial reality of career changes while raising kidsIf you've ever felt like the problem because nothing seems to stick, or you're wondering whether to persist through a rough patch or make a change, this conversation gives you both permission and practical frameworks to trust your instincts and keep searching for work that truly fits.Connect with Danii: Instagram: @Flourish__Health  Website: flourishhealth.co.nzDanii's recco:The college Danii studied at: "It’s called the South Pacific College of Medicine and they really have made these final years of this journey so special and I’d recommend them so highly."

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    Co-founders, Investors & How to Make an Idea Work - Your Startup 101 Guide

    Great for anyone with a business idea brewing or stuck wondering if they should make the jump.David Vioque and Arnold Fomété are two London based co-founders who went from finance careers to building and exiting a startup in under a year. They share what actually worked (and what almost killed their business).After burning out at Goldman Sachs and Evercore, they took the leap into entrepreneurship and learned some hard lessons along the way. Now building their second venture, they're getting real about the stuff that matters.What we cover:How to know if people actually want what you're buildingThe money reality before you quit your day jobChoosing a co-founder What to look for (and avoid) in investorsSetting up a board of advisorsThe validation mistakes that can sink youKey quotes:"People need to be asking for whatever you're building more than you can actually build it""It can't just be your friends at a pub saying they'd use it""Getting an investor is like marriage - do your due diligence""Be in the kitchen with the people who'll actually use your product"If you're thinking about starting something, wondering how co-founder relationships actually work, or curious about what it takes to get initial traction - this conversation covers the practical stuff that's often glossed over.Resources mentioned:Ikigai concept - Japanese philosophy for finding purpose"The Creative Act" by Rick Rubin - on applying creativity to business buildingConnect with them: Instagram: @living.unbound Website: https://www.unbound.living/ 

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    Ep 13: Burnt Out, Stuck, and Ready to Quit? Listen to This with Manoj Dias (Open Co-founder)

    In this episode, Manoj Dias - Co-founder of Open, shares how he walked away from an epic corporate career to build one that actually felt right. It’s a conversation about rethinking success, taking risks and finding the courage to move against the status quo.We cover:What burnout feels like and how to make a changeWhy we stay stuck in careers that no longer fitThe emotional and financial risk of stepping away — and how to manage itHow to rebuild your career from the inside outWhat success means after you’ve lost the version that once defined youIf you’re feeling disconnected, burnt out, or like you’ve outgrown your current path, this one will meet you right where you are.

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    Ep 12: Figuring Out Your Values and Reframing "Failure" to Find Your Next Chapter

    When the thing you’ve poured years of your life into — your career, your business, your identity — comes to an end, it can feel impossible to know what comes next. This episode is an honest look at how to rebuild from that place to make your next shift.Henry Mitchell, co-founder of Still Life, shares the raw reality of closing the chapter on something meaningful and how to find your footing again. We dive into the emotional side of transitions, the mindset shifts required to move forward, and how to keep showing up when you’re still in the messy middle.This is a conversation about identity, resilience, and the power of reframing “failure” as part of your next chapter — not the end of your story.If you’re navigating change, feeling stuck, or questioning what’s next, this one’s for you.Find Henry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-mitchell-3aa177ab/Find Still Life Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtGlyGdfpMyu98ax5oXHWSyg7duZr41Uc

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    Ep 11: Quitting Your Startup Job at 29 to Become a Pro Soccer Player (Here's What Happened)

    Meet Sarah Cox, a Stanford graduate who walked away from a high-growth startup career in her late 20s to return to something she thought she’d left behind for good: professional soccer. After nearly a decade off the pitch, Sarah made the wild, bold move to re-enter elite sport — and she’s now a pro goalkeeper for Lexington SC in Kentucky.This conversation is packed with everything you really want to know when you’re standing on the edge of change:Is it too late? What if people laugh when I say my dream out loud?How do I give up a successful career to chase a dream?What if I fail?We unpack how Sarah rebuilt belief, the structure she created to make it real, and what it feels like to play 100% for yourself.Whether you’re feeling career burn-out, an identity wobble, or just that gnawing itch that there’s more — this one’s for you.🎧 Tune in and remember: it’s not too late, you’re not too far, and there’s no rulebook on when your next chapter begins.Sarah's instagram

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    Ep 10: Jay-Jay Feeney - How to Move Through Stuckness to Make a Bold Career Change

    Jay-Jay Feeney was New Zealand's most beloved radio host. She had everything - fame, success, a career most people dream of. But after 33 years, she made a decision that shocked everyone: she walked away from it all.In this raw and honest conversation, Jay-Jay shares:The real signs of burnout (and why she ignored them for years) How to separate your identity from your job title The mindset shift that made leaving possible after decades of "this is all I know" Why waiting for the "perfect moment" to change careers is a trap How to handle the fear of disappointing everyone around youIf you’ve ever stayed in something too long, questioned what else you could do, or felt scared to leave the identity you’ve built — this one is for you.Listen if you're ready to stop waiting and start building the next chapter of your life.LINKSJay-Jay's ep with Dom Harvey on finishing her careerPodlab - Jay-Jay and Dom's fire new podcast studioWho Moved My Cheese? Book by Spencer JohnsonJay-Jay's insta

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    Ep 9: Leaving A Successful Corporate Career To Chase A Dream Job – With Chris Harrison

    What if the job you’re in isn’t bad — but it’s not you?In today’s episode of Good Shift, I’m sitting down with someone who made a shift that so many of us secretly think about but struggle to act on. Chris Harrison spent 15 years climbing the corporate ladder in banking. The money was good. The job was fine. But it never stopped gnawing at him — the childhood dream of becoming a police officer.So, how do you leave a secure, respected career to chase a calling that’s risky, unfamiliar, paid a lot less and starts at the bottom? That’s what we unpack in this raw, honest, and deeply motivating conversation.🎧 In this episode, we dive into:The quiet discomfort of a career that looks good on paper but feels wrong in your gut.How Chris knew it was time to stop waiting and finally take the leap.The fears around pay cuts, identity loss, and starting over — and how he worked through them.The unexpected emotional and practical challenges of joining the police force.The mindset shifts that helped Chris rebuild his life around purpose instead of just a paycheck.Whether you’re in a job that’s “fine” or stuck at the crossroads of a potential career pivot, this episode will make you reflect, reevaluate, and hopefully take action toward a more aligned life.Podcast ref: “Keep The Change”  Luke Kemeys

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    Ep 8: Thinking About Quitting Your Job But Unsure What You'd Do Next? Start Here

    If you’re stuck in a job that doesn’t feel right anymore, but have no idea what to do next - this one’s for you.Since launching Good Shift, I’ve had so many conversations with people sitting in the same place: they know what they don’t want, but feel stuck on what comes next.This episode is your guide to getting unstuck - with 5 practical, mindset-shifting steps to help you start figuring it out. No need to burn everything down or wait for clarity to magically arrive. This is about real progress, even when you feel like you have none.In This Episode, We Cover:How to spot the clues hiding in your current jobWhy waiting for clarity will keep you stuck and how to rewire your brain to see possibilitiesThe exact questions to ask people who are already doing what you’re curious aboutHow to create a smart, low-pressure transition plan that works Links & Mentions:Ned Gow’s episode: EP3 – Balancing a Stable Career with Creative PassionClaire Hughes Johnson Follow the pod on IG: @goodshiftpodShare This EpisodeIf you know someone sitting in the “what now?” phase — send them this episode. Sometimes all it takes is a fresh perspective and the right questions.

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    Ep 6: The Career Change Toolkit: Clarity, Confidence & a Plan That Feels Good - With Certified Coach, Meredith Baker

    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, break up with perfectionism, and build a life that actually feels like their own.This conversation is packed with permission slips, mindset shifts, and practical tools for navigating change - whether you’re stuck in a job that doesn’t light you up, hiding behind perfectionism, or wondering if you’re “too late” to pivot.In this episode, we cover:✨ The silent pressures that keep us stuck in the “shoulds” 🧠 How to start listening to your intuition again 📈 Confidence as compound interest — and how to build it 🌱 A step-by-step roadmap for moving through your next transition with clarity and confidenceStick around to the end for a grounding visualization you can do anytime you're feeling stuck or unsure about your next move.More about Meredith: Meredith is a Master Certified Life Coach, 500hr meditation, yoga, and breathwork teacher, and the founder of The Upgrade, a group coaching program designed to help women create more meaningful, aligned lives. 👉 Learn more at themeredithbaker.com or follow @themeredithbaker on Instagram.

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    Ep 5: Think It's Too Late to Change Careers? Here's How to Break Through Your Limiting Beliefs for Success

    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 while things were going well and told us why he's always had that mindset. He now runs his own animation studio, Awkward Animations.This episode is full of real, raw, and deeply helpful insight for anyone ready to shift gears but unsure how to do it, especially with a mortgage, kids, and self-doubt in the mix.Adam breaks down:✅ How to know when to leave the corporate world (even if it’s going good) ✅ Why upskilling on the side was the real secret to being able to pivot ✅ How to up your game at networking and build confidence around it ✅ Advice on planning ahead for a shift (incl financials) ✅ Why backing yourself doesn’t mean you can’t build a safety net✅ Why it’s never too late to become a beginner againIf you’ve ever wondered whether it’s “too late” to start again, or worried about what people will think, this episode will shift your mindset and give you practical ways to move forward.🛠️ Recommendations:🎥 Pak’nSave Stop-Motion Ad (Watch It Here)🎥 Lee Jeans commercial by Awkward Animations🎙️ Mel Robbins Podcast on Confidence🧠 Sir Ken Robinson TED Talk – “Do Schools Kill Creativity?”👉 Connect with Adam:LinkedIn Website Instagram🚀 Follow Good Shift for Bite-Sized Career Shifts: Instagram: @goodshiftpod

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    Ep 4: Mindset Hacks for Making Career Moves with Certified Coach | Bianca Smeekes

    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 fitsWhy your nervous system can keep you stuck — even when you want to changeThe mindset shifts Bianca used to move to powerful changeThe science of taking small steps toward fulfillmentReal, grounded advice for moving forward when the future feels unclearAbout Bianca: Bianca Smeekes is a mind-body practitioner, neuroscience coach, and the founder of Neurospark, where she helps people break free from limiting patterns and step into a life that actually feels good. Her approach combines science, nervous system regulation, and self-leadership to support deep, sustainable change.Resources & Links:Learn more about Bianca: https://www.neurospark.co.nz/Connect on Instagram: @neurosparkBianca’s podcast: Unlearn with BiancaFreya's story on healing from concussion and chronic fatigue through the Lightning Process: Listen here on Apple PodcastsIf you're stuck, second-guessing yourself, or waiting for the “right” time to make a shift, this conversation is the nudge you've been waiting for.

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    Ep 3: Balancing Your Career while Pursuing A Side Hustle with Ned Gow

    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 designing a life where both career and passion thrive. In this episode, we break down: 🔥 The mindset shifts behind Ned’s career moves 🔥 How to take smart career risks without regret 🔥 Balancing financial security and creative freedom 🔥 The power of surrounding yourself with the right people 🔥 How to avoid burnout while chasing multiple goals Ned shares his key lessons on career growth, discipline, and fulfillment—plus insights on choosing the right boss, working smarter (not harder), and the books that have shaped his mindset. If you’re someone who wants more out of your career and personal passions, this episode is a must-listen. 🎧 Tune in now!Books Mentioned: 📖 The Art of Living – Epictetus, Sharon Lebell 📖 Atomic Habits – James Clear 📖 Never Split the Difference – Chris Voss 📖 Can’t Hurt Me – David Goggins Where to Find Ned: 📌 Find No Cigar on Spotify 📌 Find Ned on LinkedIn  

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    Ep 2: How to Buy a Business (Instead of Starting One) with Kristiana Laugen

    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.Kristiana breaks down:✅ How she transitioned from the corporate world to entrepreneurship✅ What "boring businesses" are - and why they can be gold mines✅ How to find and buy a profitable business (even without prior experience)✅ The mindset shifts needed to take the leap - and stay committed✅ The biggest challenges of running a business after acquisitionIf you’ve ever wondered how to be your own boss without reinventing the wheel, this episode is packed with real, actionable insights on finding, financing, and running a business that works for you.Recommendations from Kristiana:https://www.searchers.com/Codie Sanchez - https://codiesanchez.com/Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life - Book by Bill PerkinsBuy Then Build - Book by Walker DeibelMindset: The New Psychology of Success - Book by Carol Dweck👉 Connect with Kristiana https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiana-laugen-4b116047/🚀 Follow Good Shift for Bite Sized InsightsInstagram: @goodshiftpod

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    Ep 1: Welcome to Good Shift: Make Your Next Move

    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 give you real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable tools to help you take the next step.🎙 In this episode:✔️ Why I left a "good" career to find a better one✔️ The biggest reason people stay stuck and how to break free✔️ What to expect from future episodesIf you’re ready to make a good shift, hit follow and let’s get started.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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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Freya Gordon

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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...

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