Change Work Life

Jeremy Cline
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Change Work Life

Join us on the Change Work Life podcast and let’s beat those Sunday evening blues! If the prospect of yet another five days at work gives you a sinking feeling on a Sunday evening, the Change Work Life podcast is for you. Through interviews with ordinary people who have taken action to change the path of their career, and the career coaches who helped them, host Jeremy Cline explores the changes you can make to enjoy a better working life, whether these changes are small alterations to day-to-day routines, major career shifts or something in between. For show notes, resources and lots of other great content visit https://changeworklife.com/

  1. Why every leader needs to be a coach - with Tom Preston and Luciana Nuñez of The Preston Associates

    1 JUL

    Why every leader needs to be a coach - with Tom Preston and Luciana Nuñez of The Preston Associates

    Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #209: Tom Preston and Luciana Nuñez are both highly experienced executive coaches and authors of the book Coaching Power.  They explain the different aspects of leadership, why leaders need to be coaches, and the results leaders see when they start coaching.  What you’ll learn [03:52] The different aspects of leadership. [07:23] The importance of having purpose within your work. [08:13] What coaching really means. [09:50] Common misconceptions leaders have about coaching. [12:32] The collaborative aspect of coaching. [14:21] The similarities of sports coaching and business coaching. [21:00] Why coaching and leadership should be synonymous. [22:40] The challenges of being a good coach. [24:10] Why leaders should incorporate coaching into their leadership style. [26:30] The results leaders see when they start coaching. [30:36] How to introduce coaching into your leadership style. [34:19] How to know which “gear” to choose in your interactions with colleagues. [36:55] How to build confidence in your role. [41:30] What you can do to incorporate coaching into the way you work. Resources mentioned in this episode Please note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you. Coaching Power, Tom Preston and Luciana NunezFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit: https://changeworklife.com/why-every-leader-needs-to-be-a-coach/ Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

    48 min
  2. Should you become a line manager? How to decide if it’s right for you - with Joanne Merrick of The Leadership Recipe

    17 JUN

    Should you become a line manager? How to decide if it’s right for you - with Joanne Merrick of The Leadership Recipe

    Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #208: Joanne Merrick is the founder of The Leadership Recipe and has over 25 years of global experience in helping individuals and organisations thrive.  She explains the different types of management, what you need to consider before moving to a managerial position, and the skills managers need to have. What you’ll learn [02:14] The importance of understanding what a managerial role entails. [04:29] Do you have to become a manager to climb the corporate ladder? [06:11] Different types of management. [07:01] The types of tools and systems that can be managed. [09:14] The role of a manager in achieving company cohesion. [10:40] Common misconceptions people have about management positions. [13:36] The difference between leadership and management. [17:31] How to operate between paradigms. [18:44] What you need to consider before moving to a managerial position. [20:20] The reasons people want to become a manager. [23:30] The mindset managers need to have and the realities of a management role. [24:59] The most important skills managers need to have. [27:26] The emotional intelligence you need as a manager. [29:35] How to improve your management skills. [32:58] How to put yourself forward for a management position. [34:33] How to divide your time as a line manager. [40:57] How managers can get the best out of their team. [43:10] How to manage the shift in relationship dynamics when you move from being someone’s colleague to being their boss. Resources mentioned in this episode Please note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you. Carol DweckHarvard Business ReviewLinkedIn LearningThe Leadership Pipeline, Ram CharanThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen CoveyThe Let Them Theory, Mel RobbinsChange Work Life CoachingFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit: https://changeworklife.com/should-you-become-a-line-manager-how-to-decide-if-its-right-for-you/ Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

    54 min
  3. Is This Working? What 100 people are saying about the world of work in 2025 - with Charlie Colenutt

    3 JUN

    Is This Working? What 100 people are saying about the world of work in 2025 - with Charlie Colenutt

    Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #207: Charlie Colenutt spent three years interviewing people from all walks of life about their jobs.  He explains what causes people to change their career, why most people stay at their current job, and how to find happiness in your career.   What you’ll learn [01:30] Why Charlie wrote a book about the different jobs people do. [04:28] The experience of having a career crisis. [06:30] The problems with the professionalisation of modern life. [11:04] How we expected Covid to affect people’s work lives, and what really happened. [13:19] The pros and cons of working from home. [16:00] Negative experiences people have working from home. [19:10] How different generations view the workplace differently.[24:46] The different aspects of control people have in their jobs. [28:14] What causes people to change their career. [29:39] Why most people don’t explore different careers. [33:00] The increased challenge of applying for jobs and “career inelasticity”. [35:00] Interviewing a Job Centre work coach. [37:30] Why there’s been an increase of bureaucracy in the workplace. [42:38] How to improve growth in the economy. [44:00] How to find happiness in your career. [49:40] Questions to ask yourself about your career.Resources mentioned in this episode Please note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you. Is This Working? The Jobs We Do, Told by the People Who Do Them, Charlie ColenuttWorking, Studs Terkel80,000 HoursTechnics and Civilization, Lewis Mumford and Langdon WinnerThe Inner Game of Tennis, Timothy GallweyFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit: https://changeworklife.com/is-this-working-what-100-people-are-saying-about-the-world-of-work-in-2025/ Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

    57 min
  4. Managing life admin without the overwhelm: buying back your time with a virtual assistant - with Sarah Rugg of Vi-VA

    20 MAY

    Managing life admin without the overwhelm: buying back your time with a virtual assistant - with Sarah Rugg of Vi-VA

    Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #206: Sarah Rugg is an author, entrepreneur and an expert in outsourcing, virtual assistance and life admin.  She explains how to free up your time through delegating time consuming tasks, what your own personal assistant can do, and how much it costs to hire a virtual assistant.  What you’ll learn [01:47] What a virtual assistant is and what their work life looks like. [02:39] How a virtual assistant can help you. [04:46] How Sarah started her own virtual assistant business. [06:50] How to have a good relationship with your virtual assistant. [08:02] How common having an assistant for your personal life is. [09:17] Why more people have personal assistants. [10:15] The average age of people who have personal assistants. [11:22] The areas of your personal life a virtual assistant can help with. [13:42] The unexpected  tasks virtual assistants can help with. [15:16] The limits of using a virtual assistant. [17:30] How to overcome middle class guilt. [21:06] How people’s lives have been improved through having a virtual assistant. [22:17] How to know a specific virtual assistant is a good fit for you. [23:20] How specific you need to be with your requirements for a virtual assistant. [27:25] The amount of time it takes to get set up with a virtual assistant. [30:00] The importance of giving your virtual assistant feedback. [34:35] The pros and cons of using an overseas virtual assistant. [37:52] How much it costs to get a virtual assistant. [39:05] How to work out the ROI of a personal assistant. [40:50] How virtual assistants can leverage AI. [44:43] How to see if using a virtual assistant is right for you.Resources mentioned in this episode Please note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you. LoomMoonpigTodoistFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit: https://changeworklife.com/managing-life-admin-without-the-overwhelm-buying-back-your-time-with-a-virtual-assistant Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

    52 min
  5. Health vs hype: using data to make smarter health choices - with Emma Tekstra

    6 MAY

    Health vs hype: using data to make smarter health choices - with Emma Tekstra

    Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #205: Emma Tekstra is an Actuary and Global Health Consultant who focuses on the data and science of the human body. She explains the difficulties behind making lasting health changes, the motivations people have for improving their health, and how to live a healthier life.    What you’ll learn [02:25] What an actuary is and how Emma became a Health specialist. [7:28] The different motivations people have for improving their health. [11:06] Personal experiences to identify before you think about lifestyle changes. [12:54] How to start living a healthier life. [15:45] What to do if you’re feeling lonely. [16:03] How to reflect on your life circumstances. [19:44] What improvements you can make to your life. [22:37] How to measure the success of life changes. [26:26] Why it’s so difficult to make health changes. [27:16] How to avoid improvement plateaus. [29:16] Universal truths that benefit everyone. [33:52] How to apply critical thinking to lifestyle advice.Resources mentioned in this episode Please note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you. Just One Thing podcastSignosBowling Alone, Robert PutnamLast Child in the Woods, Richard LouvWilful Blindness, Margaret HeffenenThings That Matter, Joshua BeckerChange Work Life CoachingFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit: https://changeworklife.com/health-vs-hype-using-data-to-make-smarter-health-choices/ Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

    45 min
  6. Thinking big: starting a multi-million dollar investment fund from the ground up - with Allen Farrington of Axiom

    22 APR

    Thinking big: starting a multi-million dollar investment fund from the ground up - with Allen Farrington of Axiom

    Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #204: Allen Farrington is the co-founder of Axiom, a bitcoin-native venture capital firm.  He explains what it’s like working as an investment manager, the hurdles involved in creating an investment firm, and the skills you need to start a business.  What you’ll learn [01:33] What venture capital means. [03:06] The difference between private equity and venture capital. [04:57] How Allen started working in investment management. [08:35] The benefits of applying to jobs when not under pressure. [09:48] What it’s like working as an investment manager. [13:20] How some investment firms treat new employees. [15:17] How Allen got involved with bitcoin and had the idea to start his own business. [22:35] Transitioning from working for an investment firm to starting your own firm. [23:10] The challenges of starting your own business. [25:15] The levels of wealth you deal with in the venture capital industry. [26:58] The skills you need to start a business. [30:23] How to find investors for a new venture capital firm. [31:18] Unexpected challenges involved in starting a bitcoin venture capital firm. [35:27] The challenges of sitting on the board of a company you invest in. [37:55] Common tensions between the founder of a company and its board of directors. [40:08] The difficulty of creating an effective marketing message. [43:12] The future for Axiom. Resources mentioned in this episode Please note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you. Seeing Like a State, James C ScottThe Art of Not being Governed, James C ScottAgainst The Grain, James C ScottThe Death and Life of Great American Cities, Jane JacobsCities and the Wealth of Nations, Jane JacobsThe Unsettling of America, Wendell BerryFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit: https://changeworklife.com/thinking-big-starting-a-multi-million-dollar-investment-fund-from-the-ground-up/ Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

    55 min
  7. Can you be a generalist in the workplace? - with Steph Gillies of Destination Dream Job

    8 APR

    Can you be a generalist in the workplace? - with Steph Gillies of Destination Dream Job

    Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #203: Steph Gillies is a Career Story Coach and professional writer.  She explains the non-linear nature of careers, the three stages of finding a new career, and how to make yourself stand out. What you’ll learn [01:45] How Steph worked 32 jobs in 15 years. [03:30] The fear of specialisation as a multi-passionate person. [04:51] What makes someone a generalist. [7:26] The opportunities to become a generalist within a specialised field. [8:10] What it’s like working in short job positions with high turnover rates. [9:40] Common thoughts to have if you’ve been laid off. [12:06] How to combine jobs in your resume to improve the presentation.[13:40] How recruiters respond to combining jobs in your resume. [15:18] The non-linear nature of careers. [19:14] The three stages of finding a new career. [20:38] How to identify what makes you unique. [23:45] Why you should include your hobbies on your resume. [24:37] How to gain clarity in what career you want to be in. [27:21] The type of positions a generalist should apply for. [29:26] How many types of jobs you should target. [31:10] The best jobs for generalists. [32:52] How to know what to focus on in your CV. [36:10] Why your resume needs to be clear. [37:55] What to write on your CV if you’ve taken time off to look after family. [43:08] How to know what a job will be like. [46:16] How generalists can change organisations. [46:57] How long it takes to assess the suitability of an organisation. [49:10] Writing entrepreneur resumes. Resources mentioned in this episode Please note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you. GlassdoorRedditHow to be Everything, Emily WapnickChange Work Life CoachingFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit: https://changeworklife.com/can-you-be-a-generalist-in-the-workplace/ Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

    54 min
  8. All in the mind: how personal metaphors shape your work and life - with Bill Aronson

    25 MAR

    All in the mind: how personal metaphors shape your work and life - with Bill Aronson

    Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #202: Bill Aronson is a COO, CFO and expert on bridging the gap between technology and business.  He explores how metaphors shape the way we see the world, how our mindset affects our reality, and how we can use metaphors to improve ourselves.  What you’ll learn [03:59] How metaphors shape our place in the world. [04:31] Why humans have a brain. [10:41] What a metaphor is and where they come from. [14:56] How metaphors influence the way we act. [16:16] The three metaphors that shape the way people live their lives. [20:24] The three major influencers of our behaviour. [23:20] The type of organisations that focus on the now. [25:15] The power of an organisation's culture. [26:48] How to use metaphors to improve yourself. [28:10] Dissecting the metaphor ‘Banging my head against a brick wall’. [32:14] The different aspects of freedom. [33:38] Using metaphors to describe traumatic events. [35:38] Questions you can ask to understand someone’s true desires. [39:15] The importance of metaphors and ways to understand how you’re behaving. [39:58] The difference between transformation and change. [41:09] How mindset affects reality.Resources mentioned in this episode Please note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you. Selective attention test video“Loch Ness is a giant spirit level”I Is an Other, James GearyMetaphors in Mind, James Lawley and Penny TompkinsThe Cathedral, Bill AronsonFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit: https://changeworklife.com/all-in-the-mind-how-personal-metaphors-shape-your-work-and-life/ Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

    53 min
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Join us on the Change Work Life podcast and let’s beat those Sunday evening blues! If the prospect of yet another five days at work gives you a sinking feeling on a Sunday evening, the Change Work Life podcast is for you. Through interviews with ordinary people who have taken action to change the path of their career, and the career coaches who helped them, host Jeremy Cline explores the changes you can make to enjoy a better working life, whether these changes are small alterations to day-to-day routines, major career shifts or something in between. For show notes, resources and lots of other great content visit https://changeworklife.com/

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  • Creator
    Jeremy Cline
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    214
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Change Work Life
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