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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