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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/

Change Work Life Jeremy Cline

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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/

    Using ChatGPT to supercharge your career - with Ben Gold

    Using ChatGPT to supercharge your career - with Ben Gold

    #177: Ben Gold is an AI consultant, thought leader and speaker.  He explains how you can use ChatGPT to further your career, identify your perfect job, and network with other professionals. 
    What you’ll learn
    [2:12] How Ben became a world-renowned video game champion. [3:18] What generative AI means and the difference between AI algorithms and large language models. [4:48] The best large language model that currently exists. [6:45] How to use ChatGPT to help you get a job. [8:32] What you need to work with large language models successfully. [9:33] The six areas of work AI can do for you. [11:06] The benefits of using the paid version of ChatGPT. [14:59] How to use context effectively in your prompts for ChatGPT. [16:30] The amount of background information you should use in your prompts. [18:10] Ways to use generative AI to find the best career for you. [22:38] How much faith you should put in the output of ChatGPT. [26:03] How to stop generative AI from replacing your job. [27:50] How ChatGPT can help you network on LinkedIn. [33:26] The loss of real online human connection. [35:01] How to keep up to date with AI advancements in your field. [37:40] The aspects of career coaching that AI will replace. [38:51] How to get started with generative AI. Resources mentioned in this episode

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    ChatGPTBingGoogle BardAnthropic with ClaudeFind Your Next Job with ChatGPT, Ben GoldMidjourney16PersonalitiesThe Neuron newsletterSuperhuman newsletterFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

    https://changeworklife.com/using-chatgpt-to-supercharge-your-career/

    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!

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    • 45 min
    How to use stories to elevate your career - with Karen Eber

    How to use stories to elevate your career - with Karen Eber

    #176: Karen Eber is an author, leadership coach and public speaker.  She explains the science behind storytelling, why employees should use stories at work, and the storytelling techniques you can use to advance your career.

    What you’ll learn
    [2:10] How Karen found her love for storytelling. [6:12] The benefits for employees using stories at work and why storytelling is a powerful tool. [9:34] The science behind how storytelling works. [11:47] A case study of how stories can be used to advance your career. [16:48] The benefits and drawbacks of using the STAR formula. [18:00] How to tell an impactful story in a professional setting. [19:15] How to make what you say about yourself memorable. [21:31] Why you should ask questions in your performance review. [25:20] How the conversations you have in a performance review affects your rating. [28:21] Ways to get your manager to be better at communicating. [29:28] How to use stories to improve the way people see you at work. [32:05] Different storytelling techniques and how to interact with different departments. [35:10] How to transition to a different department in your company. [36:35] Techniques to make your story more impactful. [39:50] A four-part storytelling model. [41:53] The benefits of having your own bank of stories.Resources mentioned in this episode

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    The Hero’s JourneyMove Fast and Fix Things, Frances Frei and Anne MorrisFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

    https://changeworklife.com/how-to-use-stories-to-elevate-your-career/

    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!

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    • 48 min
    Teaching, online business and all that jazz: transferable skills and finding your personal store of value - with Olly Richards

    Teaching, online business and all that jazz: transferable skills and finding your personal store of value - with Olly Richards

    #175: Olly Richards went from being a professional jazz musician to starting a multi-million dollar language learning business.  He explains why he changed careers, how he knew what to do next, and the ways he identified where he had an unfair advantage.

    What you’ll learn
    [1:59] The different key transitions in Olly’s career. [4:08] Common thought patterns that indicate a career change is a good move. [5:55] The frame of mind you need to start a career as a professional jazz musician. [7:06] What made Olly stop playing jazz professionally. [10:23] The benefits of teaching jazz instead of performing live music. [12:10] Why people want to teach English abroad. [15:15] The differences between teaching in the UK and teaching abroad. [17:47] How Olly chose where to teach English abroad. [19:25] The benefits of working in the Middle East as an English teacher. [20:10] How the evolution of the internet has created business opportunities. [24:15] The problem with comparing your career to your friends’. [25:07] How to stand out and identify your unique skills.  [28:47] Ways of turning a hobby blog into a business. [31:55] Where to learn the essentials of making money from a blog. [34:32] How and why to build a business personal brand.  [40:15] What all of Olly’s jobs have had in common. [41:53] Olly’s plans for the future. [45:25] Why Olly decided to start a blog. Resources mentioned in this episode

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    The Seven Year ItchThe $100 Startup, Chris GuillebeauStoryLearningFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

    https://changeworklife.com/teaching-online-business-and-all-that-jazz-transferable-skills-and-finding-your-personal-store-of-value/

    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!

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    • 51 min
    How to build successful relationships at work (and why you should do it) - with Nicolas Rion

    How to build successful relationships at work (and why you should do it) - with Nicolas Rion

    #174 - Nicolas Rion is a relationship coach who supports individuals to build strong, healthy and sustainable relationships.  He explains how to improve the relationships you have at work, communicate with people about your needs and build trust and support with colleagues.

    What you’ll learn
    [1:51] Why Nicolas became a relationship specialist. [3:10] What it means to have emotional intelligence. [4:50] The importance of self-care in emotional intelligence. [6:15] How you can coach individuals to be better in relationships. [7:28] The benefits of coaching one person in a relationship instead of couples coaching. [8:13] The importance of having positive relationships in your life. [10:12] The type of relationships you should build at work. [12:30] Why it’s important to be intentional in the relationships you build. [14:28] How to have intent with the relationships you make at work.[15:50] Ways to approach a relationship that is lacking in a certain aspect. [19:30] How to respond to a manager who isn’t empathetic to your situation. [22:36] The type of interactions you need with colleagues to build strong relationships. [26:26] How to know if you can trust someone. [26:48] How much you should separate your work life and personal life. [28:07] The problems with not wanting to socialise at work. [31:57] Building relationships that make it easy to solve conflicts. [33:39] How to make conflicts easy to solve.[33:48] How maximising trust and support in a relationship enables conflict to be resolved. [36:26] The best way to respond to a potential conflict. [38:42] How easy it is to have successful relationships.Resources mentioned in this episode

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    “The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion”, Paulo CoelhoNonviolent Communication, Marshall B RosenbergThe 10 Habits of Successful RelationshipsFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

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    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!

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    • 43 min
    From professional footballer to athlete career coach - with Ryan Gonsalves of 2nd Wind

    From professional footballer to athlete career coach - with Ryan Gonsalves of 2nd Wind

    #173: Ryan Gonsalves is a former professional footballer and founder of 2ndwind Academy, a platform empowering former elite athletes in their transition to fulfilling careers.  He explains the transferable skills professional athletes have, the challenges athletes face when their career ends and how to make the most of new opportunities.

    What you’ll learn
    [1:34] Why Ryan wanted to coach elite athletes. [2:16] The unique challenges elite athletes face when they stop competing in their sport. [3:10] The way your career is linked with your identity. [4:10] The limited lifespan of being a professional athlete. [6:38] The players Ryan Gonsalves played with at Leeds United. [7:47] How Ryan became a professional footballer. [9:26] Why Ryan wanted to play football professionally. [12:47] The goals Ryan had for his footballing career. [14:38] What Ryan’s career as a professional footballer looked like. [17:06] What it means to be a semi-professional footballer. [18:08] How Ryan’s mother influenced his decision to stop playing professional football. [19:45] The amount you can learn from life regrets. [23:47] The continuous pressure professional footballers are under. [27:09] How Ryan transitioned to a more conventional life and career. [31:20] The amount of luck involved with being successful. [32:36] How to get more luck in your life. [35:23] How Ryan got a job working with HSBC in Hong Kong. [37:25] The importance of being optimistic about new opportunities. [38:52] Why Ryan transitioned from banking to career coach. [41:00]  How what you value in life can change over time. [42:38] How Ryan started the 2nd Wind Academy. [43:13] The ways Ryan wants 2nd Wind to grow and expand.  [44:24] The essential nature of human-played sports as entertainment. [45:52] The transferable communication skills you learn as a sportsman. [47:25] The value of feedback in the workplace.Resources mentioned in this episode

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    Thanks for the Feedback, Douglas Stone and Sheila HeenFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

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    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!

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    • 52 min
    Avoiding career change mistakes: insights and strategies for a successful transition - with Natasha Stanley of Careershifters

    Avoiding career change mistakes: insights and strategies for a successful transition - with Natasha Stanley of Careershifters

    #172 - Natasha Stanley is a career coach who has helped thousands of people shift into work that they love.  She explains the biggest mistakes people make when changing their careers, how you can avoid making those mistakes and how to find a career that you love

    What you'll learn
    [1:47] How Natasha knew it was time to make a drastic career change. [5:40] How to know if it’s your job or your career that is causing you to feel unsatisfied. [7:26] The value of job-hopping within a career before making a career change. [9:45] When you should take a leap of faith and do something completely different. [12:30] What it looks like to dismantle the structures in your life and how to portray yourself differently. [15:55] Common mistakes people make when changing careers. [18:35] When to stop planning and start taking action. [20:50] How to learn more about yourself and what you enjoy in life. [24:42] The sunk cost fallacy that stops people from leaving careers they don’t enjoy. [27:24] How others can help you with a career change. [30:44] Who to ask for career change advice. [33:06] How to know the types of jobs you’re able to do.[33:30]  Why your CV can be a list of things that you don't want to do.[37:00] The mindset you should have when making a career change. [38:46] The problem of focusing on your passion when looking for a new career. [41:27] How networking can influence your career.Resources mentioned in this episode

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    “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing”, Theodore RooseveltFriend of a Friend, David BurkusPuttylikeStanford Life Design LabChange Work Life CoachingFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

    https://changeworklife.com/avoiding-career-change-mistakes-insights-and-strategies-for-a-successful-transition/

    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!

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    • 44 min

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Jennifertherealtor ,

Such interesting topics

Loved the recent episode with Dan and the different areas of leadership you can end up in. So enlightening!

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A refreshingly smart podcast

This is a refreshingly smart podcast for anyone thoughtful about their careers. Jeremy asks his guests in-depth questions that lead to fascinating, nuanced responses. It’s a must-listen.

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A new favorite!

Jeremy is a fantastic host who gets the best out of his guests during interviews. I really enjoy this podcast for anyone looking to bring more intention and more joy to their work life.

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