You're successful on paper but running on empty. And you know something needs to change before burnout makes the decision for you.
The Career Change Podcast is for ambitious women who are done feeling stuck. Every episode brings real stories, honest conversations and practical tools to help you find work that actually fits.
You survived your first burnout. Let's make sure there isn't a second.
#56 Facing Your Fears and Doing It Anyway: From Consultant to Founder with Joanna Summers, Founder of The Recruit
What happens when you know you're unhappy in your job but you're too scared to leave?
That was Joanna Summers not too long ago. She knew she wanted more freedom, she had dreams of building something of her own, but actually leaving the security of her career and going for it was a completely different story.
There was fear, self-doubt, and worry about what other people would think. And a lot of getting out of her comfort zone.
When Joanna and I started working together one of her biggest goals was simple: "I want to own my own time."
In this episode Joanna shares what that journey really looked like. Not the polished version, the real one, with all the fear, the self-doubt, and the moment she finally thought, okay, I'm actually doing this.
In this episode we talk about:
What was really keeping Joanna stuck even though she knew she was unhappy
The fears and beliefs she had to work through before she could take action
Why becoming visible online felt so scary and what helped her do it anyway
What actually changed during our coaching together that allowed her to start moving
The moment she finally decided to hand in her resignation and back herself
What she is building with The Recruit and what excites her most about this next chapter
What she would say to the woman who is sitting exactly where she used to be
About Joanna Summers
Joanna Summers is the founder of The Recruit, her own recruitment business. After years of knowing she wanted something different but letting fear keep her stuck, she finally took the leap into entrepreneurship. You can find her on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Resources:
Book a free Career Clarity Call: (https://calendly.com/kristy_weterings/30min)
https://calendly.com/kristy_weterings/30min (https://calendly.com/kristy_weterings/30min)
Download my free guide:
How to Find Work That Truly Fits You
https://kristyweterings.com/free-ebook (https://kristyweterings.com/free-ebook)
Visit my website: https://kristyweterings.com (https://kristyweterings.com)
Connect with Kristy
Instagram:@kristy_weterings
LinkedIn: Kristy Weterings
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who is considering a career change.
22 Jun 2026
#55 5 Steps I Would Take From a Perfect But Draining Job to a Fulfilling Career
You have a good job, a stable salary, a career that looks great on paper, and yet something just feels... off.
You're not miserable exactly. But you're not fulfilled either. You keep telling yourself you should be grateful (and you are) but that doesn't make the feeling go away.
In this episode I walk you through the five steps I would personally take to move from a career that looks perfect on paper to one that actually fits who you are. No generic advice, just the real stuff that creates real change.
I also share parts of my own journey. From corporate, to training as a beautician, to becoming cabin crew, to eventually building a coaching business that actually feels like me. It was messy and non-linear and I wouldn't change any of it.
If you've ever caught yourself thinking "I should be happy, so why do I feel like this?", this one is for you.
In this episode:
Why feeling unfulfilled doesn't make you ungrateful
The energy journal exercise that reveals more than any career assessment
How to get specific about what's actually draining you
Why so many women are living someone else's version of success without realising it
The transferable skills you already have that you're completely overlooking
Why action creates clarity (not the other way around)
Resources:
Book a free Career Clarity Call: (https://calendly.com/kristy_weterings/30min)
https://calendly.com/kristy_weterings/30min (https://calendly.com/kristy_weterings/30min)
Download my free guide:
How to Find Work That Truly Fits You
https://kristyweterings.com/free-ebook (https://kristyweterings.com/free-ebook)
Visit my website: https://kristyweterings.com (https://kristyweterings.com)
Connect with Kristy
Instagram:@kristy_weterings
LinkedIn:Kristy Weterings
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who is considering a career change.
16 Jun 2026
#54 What If the Job You Want Was Never Posted?
You know you want something different.
But every time you open LinkedIn, the same questions come up.
Should I apply for that role?
Is it even the right fit?
And why does job searching feel so frustrating?
Most people think finding a new job starts with updating their CV and submitting applications.
But what if the best opportunities never make it onto a job board in the first place?
In this episode, I sit down with Oren Yehudai, former tech executive, four-time redundancy survivor, and founder of RedSheep Jobs, to talk about the hidden job market and why conversations often create opportunities that applications never will.
We discuss:
• What the hidden job market actually is
• Why so many jobs are filled before they're advertised
• How networking can feel natural (even if you're an introvert)
• What to say when reaching out to new people
• How to build meaningful connections without feeling salesy or awkward
• Why waiting until you're desperate is often too late
If you're thinking about a career change, feeling stuck in your current role, or wondering how people really land great opportunities, this episode is for you.
Because sometimes the next step in your career isn't found through another application.
It's found through a conversation.
Resources Mentioned
Connect with Oren Yehudai:
LinkedIn: RedSheep Jobs
Book a free Career Clarity Call with Kristy:
https://calendly.com/kristy_weterings/30min (https://calendly.com/kristy_weterings/30min)
Download my free guide:
How to Find Work That Truly Fits You
https://kristyweterings.com/free-ebook (https://kristyweterings.com/free-ebook)
Visit my website:
https://kristyweterings.com (https://kristyweterings.com)
Connect with Kristy
Instagram:
@kristy_weterings
LinkedIn:
Kristy Weterings
Website:
https://kristyweterings.com (https://kristyweterings.com)
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who is considering a career change.
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