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Does it take a lot of courage to change your career path? Peter Morton thinks it does, and it was his own boss who gave him the nudge to do so! In 2006 he left his job in IT to pursue a career in outdoor education as a freelance instructor. Thi
**Please note that during this episode Jess talks about chronic health issues and grief.**How important is support throughout a career change? This is the thread that runs through this interview with Jessica Snape-Burns, who shares her 10-year
In what ways can making videos feel meaningful? This is what Stephen explains at the beginning of his interview while sharing the reasons why he started a YouTube channel. In addition to making YouTube videos, Stephen also uses creative filmmak
What if there’s life outside of a classroom? This is one of the things that Louise Earnshaw kept considering before she made the decision to leave her job as a teacher after 20 years. Dismayed by the pressure and toxic environment, she left tea
What makes you feel energised and alive? Jen Scotney says that she is still finding her way since she stopped working as a human rights lawyer. She feels like she is forging a unique path which is scary, but she has faith that if she does what
Why is it important for humans to reconnect with nature? Anna Danby says it is essential if we ever want to move towards a more sustainable way of being on planet earth and when thinking about our impact on this place that we call home. This et
What have you got to lose? Sarah Manning-Ball asked herself this question before setting up Glorious Grazes and Posh Picnics. In this episode, she tells us her career change story from working in the corporate world to following her dream of op
How can the power of observation shift your perspective? In this episode, Ali Foxon shares how sketching outdoors transformed her life, career, and her mental health.She talks about the incredible benefits of sketching nature and making it more
What happens in the space between starting to think about a career change and actually making it happen? In this episode, Andy Darnton shares his story about leaving a career as a commercial lawyer. He talks about the need for change, his conce
In this episode, Sarah interviews Stella Bolam, who has switched from a long-term career in communications and writing to join the wonderful world of tree care and science, working in Community Forestry. Stella shares why she began reflecting o
In this episode, Sarah interviews her friend Jon Hyde about his leather goods business based in Sheffield. Prior to this he was a photographer and ran a queer film programme at a cinema in Brighton. Jon shares why he started making leather good
In this episode, Sarah interviews Karen Weir, who changed career from working as a management consultant in London to becoming a running and triathlon coach and personal trainer.Karen shares how running has made a difference to her life, why he
“If I ever feel overwhelmed by the world, I do this thing where I just zoom out.”In this episode, Sarah interviews Rachael Shaw, a self-employed Business Consultant who previously worked in a high level job in the travel industry. Rachael share
“When it’s your true passion it’s not hard to do it.”In this episode, Sarah interviews Simon Maillet, a French knifemaker in Sheffield. Before taking up his current craft, his background was in urban ecology and landscape design.Simon shares so
“The outdoors is a good analogy for business because you realise you’re capable of more than you think.”In this episode Sarah interviews Simon Stokes, a qualified Mountain Leader & Rock Climbing Instructor for his business Peak Outdoor, based i
"Different people work in different ways, but for me, I have to really inhabit that world to get the most out of it."In this episode Sarah interviews Steve Wharton, a Lake District performer, presenter and media producer with a passion for his
"Having my own business has given me that massive flexibility to reimagine a working day."In this episode, Sarah interviews Charlotte Holroyd, the founder of Creative Wilderness, an ethical branding design agency in Greater Manchester. Charlott
“I have so much to learn and so many new friends to make and that’s not something I ever want to stop doing."In this episode, Sarah interviews Sam Devito - photographer, filmmaker and co-owner of Edale General Store. After six weeks of lockdown
"Something inside me was saying it's the right time and the right opportunity to move on to something else."In this episode, Sarah interviews "polar girl" Helen Turton - Newland Expeditions manager, specialising in guided ski expeditions. Helen
"Just try and do your best, whatever it means that day." In this episode, Sarah interviews Gabby Wolstenholme - a filmmaker, theatremaker, musician, collective owner and a director. Her passion lies in creating and this has always been the case
“There’s no better place to think and see the world clearly than on a really good walk with a friend.” Sarah interviews Anna Caig who has worked in communications for 17 years, specialising in media relations, reputation management and strategi
“I knew if I didn’t do it I’d regret it.”Sarah interviews her friend & previous mentee Rachel Fletcher who has just completed her second year studying an AfN accredited BSc Nutrition, Diet and Lifestyle degree at Sheffield Hallam University. Sa
"I feel like going on adventures myself has led me to be more adventurous within the business world as well."Sarah interviews her friend Jon Maiden, Co-founder & CEO of Panjango. Sarah asks Jon:Why did you decide to change your career?Have ther
"It's about pushing yourself a bit and getting out of your comfort zone and the more you do that, the wider that comfort zone becomes."Sarah interviews her friend and navigation teacher Clare Kelly who started her own women's walking company, H
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