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The Switch

Flip the switch on your career with The Switch - your go-to podcast for expert advice and inspiring stories about making a career change.


Join our host, Gee Foottit, Senior Manager at St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy, as leading UK industry thought leaders from psychology, sports, business, and entertainment share the pivotal moments and experiences that led to their career changes.


Whether you’re exploring new paths or ready to make a career move, their practical insights and personal reflections will provide you with the direction, guidance, and motivation you need to make a switch of your own.


The Switch is hosted by the St James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme which has trained over 1,350 individuals to become financial advisers.


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Update frequency
every 32 days
Average duration
51 minutes
Episodes
20
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Secrets to consistent high performance

Secrets to consistent high performance

I made a mistake while interviewing with Jude Law, and it changed everything: lessons from theatre to TV to St. James's Place.


Carole, a former TV presenter and journalist, is now the Head of Learning…

01:02:52  |   Wed 22 Jan 2025
How to build a business from scratch

How to build a business from scratch

At 24 years old, I built a business and now manage £400M—here’s what I learned…


Ed Enver is an entrepreneur, director, and financial adviser who achieved this remarkable feat at a young age. Within a …

00:43:45  |   Wed 18 Dec 2024
Why taking action beats overthinking when making a career change

Why taking action beats overthinking when making a career change

Building your career treehouse: steps to a fulfilling work life


How can my work support the life I want to live? This is the question that drives Natasha Stanley, a travel enthusiast and career change…

00:55:01  |   Wed 30 Oct 2024
How to stamp out career change doubts

How to stamp out career change doubts

How do you manage and overcome self-doubt and personal adversity? Stamp it out. Meet Adele Cable, the top SJP Academy Graduate in 2023.


After a successful corporate career, Adele was looking for somet…

00:56:10  |   Thu 19 Sep 2024
Turning passion and drive into entrepreneurial success

Turning passion and drive into entrepreneurial success

What are the key strategies and secrets for running a successful business? Dilip Jajodia shares his winning entrepreneurial formula.


As the owner of British Cricket Balls, the manufacturer of the reno…

00:47:19  |   Wed 21 Aug 2024
The psychology behind career success

The psychology behind career success

We spoke with Naomi de Barra, a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and passionate advocate for neurodiversity, who is dedicated to helping both people and businesses become more productive by integr…

01:09:35  |   Wed 17 Jul 2024
Mastering psychology for peak performance

Mastering psychology for peak performance

Dr. Josephine Perry's mindset transformed after facing horrific waves during an Ironman in Melbourne. Although she couldn't control these waves, she realised she could control her reactions and persp…

00:50:02  |   Wed 19 Jun 2024
Why flexibility should be the new workplace standard

Why flexibility should be the new workplace standard

Flexibility First: Lessons from the Founder of the UK's Largest Flexible Working Community


Katy Fridman’s career initially followed a clear traditional trajectory as she worked her way up the corporat…

00:41:46  |   Wed 22 May 2024
Maximising transferable military skills

Maximising transferable military skills

Did you know that 62% of military veterans underestimate their service-honed skills? Many struggle with imposter syndrome, lack self-belief, and are unaware of their transferable skills.


Royal Naval …

00:52:50  |   Wed 17 Apr 2024
How to triumph over adversity and chronic illness

How to triumph over adversity and chronic illness

Insights from Gail Muller - adventurer, best-selling author, speaker and life coach - on overcoming adversity, finding the right paths, and celebrating the triumphs that define us.


Told as a teenager …

00:58:58  |   Wed 20 Mar 2024
Mind over matter to stay focused and row past setbacks

Mind over matter to stay focused and row past setbacks

Discover insights from Annie Vernon, a former Olympic medallist and now award-winning author, public speaker, and communications expert. She shares techniques and strategies from her elite sports car…

00:48:01  |   Wed 21 Feb 2024
Earn it, Keep it, Grow it: How to use money as a force for good

Earn it, Keep it, Grow it: How to use money as a force for good

Connecting nature and finance: How to harness the flow of money to create financial wellbeing in a world worth living in.


In recent years, there has been a growing focus on the role played by money a…

00:46:22  |   Mon 15 Jan 2024
Leap of faith: navigating pivotal career moments

Leap of faith: navigating pivotal career moments

No matter your career path, most people at one time or another experience a turning point; an opportunity that requires taking some risks.


In this special episode, our host, Gee Foottit, is the one in…

01:00:49  |   Wed 06 Dec 2023
How to navigate non-traditional career paths

How to navigate non-traditional career paths

The path to success can pull you in many directions, whether it’s pursuing multiple specialisms or balancing work and parenthood. This is certainly true for Rowan Morrison, whose vibrant career has s…

00:40:13  |   Wed 15 Nov 2023
How a shift in perspective can transform your career

How a shift in perspective can transform your career

An expert of the human mind and trained clinical psychiatrist, Dr. Tharaka, helps people to maximise their thinking and tap into their potential.


Dr. T experienced several shifts in his personal and p…

01:07:13  |   Tue 14 Nov 2023
Entrepreneurial Buzz: Why working for yourself is a non-negotiable

Entrepreneurial Buzz: Why working for yourself is a non-negotiable

Do you dream of breaking free from the shuckles of a traditional 9-5 job? Or forging your own path? Caroline Syson did too. She unleashes her entrepreneurial energy and showing her superpower - being…

00:55:29  |   Tue 19 Sep 2023
How to keep a relentless focus through tough times

How to keep a relentless focus through tough times

What happens when you have a serious fall? How do you get back up? How do you build your confidence back up? Hayley Turner has the answers.


The UK's most successful female jockey, Hayley reveals how …

00:33:46  |   Tue 08 Aug 2023
Creating an inclusive business world for disabled entrepreneurs

Creating an inclusive business world for disabled entrepreneurs

Hardeep Rai has revolutionised the world of entrepreneurship and disability empowerment.


Over his career, Hardeep has gone from working with hedge funds, wealth managers and private equity firms to c…

00:54:35  |   Thu 06 Jul 2023
Magic mix of transferable skills, planning, and luck

Magic mix of transferable skills, planning, and luck

From Army trombonist to world-famous magician is quite a life switch. Richard Jones, Britain’s Got Talent winner, shares behind-the-scenes secrets of presenting the impossible on stage – even when th…

00:50:22  |   Thu 01 Jun 2023
The Dark Destroyer’s top career success tips

The Dark Destroyer’s top career success tips

To fans of smash quiz show The Chase, he’s the Dark Destroyer. More modestly, he describes himself as “a barrister who happens to be on TV”. Learn how Shaun Wallace made the switch from lawyer to cel…

00:41:51  |   Thu 27 Apr 2023
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