Career change from working in large broadcasting organisations, to life as a freelance writer. What did you used to do? Pauline Canham – I had been involved in some really exciting change projects for both the BBC and Al Jazeera. I worked in a communications role on the BBC’s move to W1 and in…
Career Change from Teacher to Artist and Crafter What did you used to do? Eva – I got my masters in teaching and education in my early 20s but almost immediately realised that school system is not really for me. I worked as a nanny, tutor, tour guide, worked in retail etc. Later, with…
Restaurant Manager to Landscape Gardener What made you want to change? David Cox – Lockdown gave me some much needed time to reflect on life in general. My old work/ life balance was terrible and I knew I wanted to make the change but was unsure how to go about it How…
From International Development Charity Administrator to Owner of a Vintage Tea Room and Celebration Cake Business What did you used to do? Linda Anderson – In 2003, after years of short term, part time jobs in schools, the library and from home, it was time to return to full time work. The children were…
From Underwriter to Student then Personal Trainer, Business Owner, Account Manager and now a Financial Adviser. A 30 year career, so far! From Underwriter to Student then Personal Trainer, Business Owner, Account Manager and now a Financial Adviser. A 30 year career, so far! What did you used to do? Martin Watkins – My…
From Major Account Manager – to Postman and hitting the headlines with a viral career change! What did you used to do? Phil Goddard – Over the last 20 years I’ve been many things, though primarily a Sales Manager (of people), an Account Manager and latterly an Account Manager at TalkTalk. My career change actually…
From Trainer for a large healthcare company, to owner of a local Business Directory What did you used to do? Emma Kisby – When I was at school and college, I always wanted to be a writer or do something creative. But I fell into working in the healthcare sector. I began working in private…
Joshua Barrow – From Digital Product Manager to Acupuncturist What did you used to do? After graduating from university, I started working for one of the largest training providers in the UK. I progressed through the ranks to the role of a Digital Learning Designer where I worked on selling, building and delivering learning solutions. This…
Lynne Stainthorpe – from Corporate Marketing to Owner at Big Idea Brand Marketing What did you used to do? I’ve always worked in marketing roles – I worked my way up the marketing ladder from Assistant Product Manager to Marketing Director in big companies. The first half of my career was marketing products. It started…
Lorraine Ward – From TFL Strategic Risk Manager to Piccadilly Line Tube Train Operator What did you used to do? I used to be a Strategic Risk Manager for Transport for London. What made you want to change? There was a transformation within my organisation. I had been seconded into a Management role but…