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About The Adventure

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A podcast about the adventure of career change, inviting guests to share their unique experiences of starting something completely new. We talk about what led them to making the decision, how things are going, what challenges they have come across, and what they really love about what they do. This podcast aims to share the ups and downs of change, the not knowing, to show the human side of career change and how different people handle it. Guests are encouraged to talk about their worries and challenges along the way so that listeners can relate to their experiences. Some of my guests are at the beginning or early stages of change and share their experiences of taking the first steps. We explore why people want change, why it can feel really difficult sometimes, how experiences differ, and how people are choosing creative and adventurous approaches. At the end of each episode my guests ask you, the listener, a question for you to take away and think about. This show is hosted by Sarah Lister, a career coach and mentor living in the Peak District, who works with people from an approach that is focused on freedom, creativity and a sense of adventure. Visit abouttheadventure.com to find out more about her work. To support this podcast, Sarah has opened a patreon community where people can connect to explore career change and to support each other. Please take a look at what's on offer: www.patreon.com/abouttheadventure

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Episode thumbnail for Bridging the Confidence Gap: Building Guided Outdoor Adventures with Julia Hartley

March 25, 2026

Bridging the Confidence Gap: Building Guided Outdoor Adventures with Julia Hartley

<p>Sarah interviews Julia Hartley about creating Guided Outdoor Adventures and her “confidence gap” idea: helping people feel safe and supported while getting outdoors with caring professional mountain leaders who keep groups together and make walks more accessible. </p><p>Julia traces her motivation to moving to a new area and to childhood experiences on PGL trips where instructors provided security after her parents’ separation, shaping her confidence and adventurous spirit. </p><p>She shares her winding career path from early hospitality work to gaining qualifications, becoming a sports therapist, and later feeling restless before returning to her business idea with encouragement from a friend. Julia describes building a two-sided “Airbnb-style” platform for guides and customers, securing lottery-related funding, growing from six to 67 leaders, learning marketing and SEO through mentors and courses, facing competition and critical coaching, and planning gradual expansion while prioritising purpose over profit.</p><h4><strong>A Question for the Listener</strong></h4><p>Julia leaves the audience with a couple of powerful prompts for self-reflection.</p><p><strong>Links for Guided Outdoor Adventures</strong></p><p><u><a href="https://guidedoutdooradventures.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/931163001814781" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/guidedoutdooradventures/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></u></p><p><strong>References</strong></p><p>The Confidence Gap <u><a href="https://guidedoutdooradventures.co.uk/the-confidence-gap-guided-outdoor-adventuring-cic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://guidedoutdooradventures.co.uk/the-confidence-gap-guided-outdoor-adventuring-cic/</a></u></p><p>HF Holidays <u><a href="https://www.hfholidays.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hfholidays.co.uk/</a></u></p><p>Mike <u><a href="https://cheshire-online.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://cheshire-online.com/</a></u></p><p>Ilaria Petrucci <u><a href="https://herwildadventures.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://herwildadventures.co.uk/</a></u></p><p>Meet The Guides <u><a href="https://guidedoutdooradventures.co.uk/meet-the-guides/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://guidedoutdooradventures.co.uk/meet-the-guides/</a></u></p><p>Damian Baxter <u><a href="https://www.geogrowthmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.geogrowthmedia.com/</a></u></p><p>Steven Bartlett <u><a href="https://stevenbartlett.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://stevenbartlett.com/</a></u></p><p><strong>Final notes</strong></p><p>Visit<u><a href="https://www.abouttheadventure.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> About The Adventure</a></u> website to contact Sarah, the podcast host, with your comments, questions or suggestions for future guests. Or email directly: sarah@sarahventurer.com</p><p>Subscribe to Sarah's <u><a href="https://abouttheadventure.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">newsletter</a></u> to receive episodes in your inbox, along with career coaching questions and photos from the Peak District.</p>

Episode thumbnail for Give your magic to the right people - career change interview with Allie Bailey

February 8, 2026

Give your magic to the right people - career change interview with Allie Bailey

<p>In this raw and deeply personal conversation, Sarah Lister talks with ultra-runner and endurance coach Allie Bailey about the intersection of life, career, and running, shaped by the format of her new book. Allie shares her journey from a high-pressure career in the music industry to hitting rock bottom through alcoholism, and eventually rebuilding a life centered on her core values. This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling "stuck" in a career or life path that doesn't feel like their own.</p><p><strong>Sensitive topics</strong></p><p>Alcoholism:<strong> </strong>Allie speaks candidly about her history as a "raging alcoholic". She describes reaching "the bottom of the barrel," losing her home, partner, and money due to her addiction.</p><p>Mental Health Struggles and Depression: Allie talks about her struggle with depression and mentions having post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).</p><p>Suicide: Allie mentions trying to kill herself and talking to her sister about killing herself.</p><p>Toxic Work Environments and Exploitation: The conversation touches on the harsh realities of the music industry, where Allie witnessed artists having "nervous breakdowns" and described the culture as one that "exploits you basically for your talent and makes you frightened to leave".</p><p>Body Image and Self-Esteem: Allie mentions common insecurities she hears from athletes she coaches, such as "I'm not a real runner," "I'm too big to be a runner," and "I'm not good enough".</p><p>Trauma and Difficult Family Dynamics: There is a brief mention of how some women "grow up miserable and pass that trauma down" , and Allie notes that for some people, "family isn't everything".</p><p>Strong Language: The whole interview contains frequent swearing throughout the conversation.</p><h4><strong>Core Content &amp; Key Takeaways</strong></h4><p>Values are the Compass for Change:</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Allie emphasizes that unhappiness often stems from working against your personal values.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>She identifies her own core values as kindness, authenticity, and honesty.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Success is redefined not by status or money, but by whether your decisions align with your value system.</li></ol><br/><p>Breaking the "Lucky" Narrative:</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Allie rejects the idea that her career change was due to luck. Instead, she attributes it to belief, doing the work, and manifestation.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>She encourages listeners to stop "giving their magic away" to companies or people that don't deserve it and to start investing that energy in themselves.</li></ol><br/><p>Thoughts are Not Facts:</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>A central theme of Allie’s coaching and her new book is challenging the stories our brains tell us to keep us "safe".</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>She discusses "fear storyboarding"—taking a fear to its logical conclusion to realise that reality is rarely as catastrophic as our imagination.</li></ol><br/><p>The Myth of the Quick Fix:</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Real change requires active participation. Allie notes that reading a book or listening to a podcast won't change your life unless you do the work consistently.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>She highlights that "confidence comes from doing what you say you’re going to do".</li></ol><br/><p>Navigating "The Dip":</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Allie discusses the inevitable emotional and physical drop that...

Episode thumbnail for The redundancy for me was an opportunity - career change interview with Claire Hunter

January 28, 2026

The redundancy for me was an opportunity - career change interview with Claire Hunter

<p>In this episode of the About The Adventure podcast, we hear the inspiring story of Claire Hunter, a former HR professional who has embarked on a transformative journey of career change. Claire shares her childhood dream of walking the Pennine Way, and how redundancy and life events led her to take time out for self-reflection and personal growth. She discusses the significance of her 'chrysalis year' in 2025, during which she completed various certifications and assessments, consolidating her skills and rethinking her career path.</p><p>Now focused on aiding midlife women navigate change through coaching, leadership development, and mindfulness, Claire offers insights into starting her own business and the importance of nature and mindfulness in her coaching methodology. This episode captures Claire's evolution from a structured HR role to a fulfilling career aligned with her passions and values.</p><p><strong>Recording information</strong></p><p>This interview was recorded in Grindleford on 29th December 2025.</p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><p><u><a href="https://elysianleadership.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Elysian Leadership</a></u></p><p>Follow Claire on <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-claire-hunter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></u></p><p><strong>References</strong></p><p>My Pennine Way Reflective Journal by Claire Hunter on <u><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Pennine-Way-Reflective-Journal/dp/B0FY158TF6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon</a></u>.</p><p><strong>Final notes</strong></p><p>Visit<u><a href="https://www.abouttheadventure.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> About The Adventure</a></u> website to contact Sarah, the podcast host, with your comments, questions or suggestions for future guests. Or email directly: sarah@sarahventurer.com</p><p>Subscribe to Sarah's <u><a href="https://abouttheadventure.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">newsletter</a></u> to receive episodes in your inbox, along with career change interviews and career coaching questions.</p><p>Podcast music is by <u><a href="https://tsarzi.bandcamp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tsarzi</a></u> and artwork by <u><a href="https://www.tiffanyfrancisbaker.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tiffany-Francis Baker</a></u>.</p><p>Thanks for listening!</p>

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What is About The Adventure?

A podcast about the adventure of career change, inviting guests to share their unique experiences of starting something completely new. We talk about what led them to making the decision, how things are going, what challenges they have come across, and what they really love about what they do.

This podcast aims to share the ups and downs of change, the not knowing, to show the human side of career change and how different people handle it. Guests are encouraged to talk about their worries and challenges along the way so that listeners can relate to their experiences.

Some of my guests are at the beginning or early stages of change and share their experiences of taking the first steps. We explore why people want change, why it can feel really difficult sometimes, how experiences differ, and how people are choosing creative and adventurous approaches.

At the end of each episode my guests ask you, the listener, a question for you to take away and think about.

This show is hosted by Sarah Lister, a career coach and mentor living in the Peak District, who works with people from an approach that is focused on freedom, creativity and a sense of adventure. Visit abouttheadventure.com to find out more about her work.

To support this podcast, Sarah has opened a patreon community where people can connect to explore career change and to support each other. Please take a look at what's on offer: www.patreon.com/abouttheadventure

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