Ep 11: How to Leave Your Startup Career to Chase your Dream Career with Sarah Cox
Send us a textMeet Sarah Cox, a Stanford graduate who walked away from a high-growth startup career in her late 20s to return to something she thought she’d left behind for good: professional soccer. After nearly a decade off the pitch, Sarah made the wild, bold move to re-enter elite sport — and she’s now a pro goalkeeper for Lexington SC in Kentucky.This conversation is packed with everything you really want to know when you’re standing on the edge of change:Is it too late? What if people laugh when I say my dream out loud?How do I give up a successful career to chase a dream?What if I fail?We unpack how Sarah rebuilt belief, the structure she created to make it real, and what it feels like to play 100% for yourself.Whether you’re feeling career burn-out, an identity wobble, or just that gnawing itch that there’s more — this one’s for you.🎧 Tune in and remember: it’s not too late, you’re not too far, and there’s no rulebook on when your next chapter begins.Sarah's instagram
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Ep 10: Jay-Jay Feeney - How to Move Through Stuckness to Make a Bold Career Change
Send us a textJay-Jay Feeney was New Zealand's most beloved radio host. She had everything - fame, success, a career most people dream of. But after 33 years, she made a decision that shocked everyone: she walked away from it all.In this raw and honest conversation, Jay-Jay shares:The real signs of burnout (and why she ignored them for years) How to separate your identity from your job title The mindset shift that made leaving possible after decades of "this is all I know" Why waiting for the "perfect moment" to change careers is a trap How to handle the fear of disappointing everyone around youIf you’ve ever stayed in something too long, questioned what else you could do, or felt scared to leave the identity you’ve built — this one is for you.Listen if you're ready to stop waiting and start building the next chapter of your life.LINKSJay-Jay's ep with Dom Harvey on finishing her careerPodlab - Jay-Jay and Dom's fire new podcast studioWho Moved My Cheese? Book by Spencer JohnsonJay-Jay's insta
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Ep 9: Leaving A Successful Corporate Career To Chase A Dream Job – With Chris Harrison
Send us a textWhat if the job you’re in isn’t bad — but it’s not you?In today’s episode of Good Shift, I’m sitting down with someone who made a shift that so many of us secretly think about but struggle to act on. Chris Harrison spent 15 years climbing the corporate ladder in banking. The money was good. The job was fine. But it never stopped gnawing at him — the childhood dream of becoming a police officer.So, how do you leave a secure, respected career to chase a calling that’s risky, unfamiliar, paid a lot less and starts at the bottom? That’s what we unpack in this raw, honest, and deeply motivating conversation.🎧 In this episode, we dive into:The quiet discomfort of a career that looks good on paper but feels wrong in your gut.How Chris knew it was time to stop waiting and finally take the leap.The fears around pay cuts, identity loss, and starting over — and how he worked through them.The unexpected emotional and practical challenges of joining the police force.The mindset shifts that helped Chris rebuild his life around purpose instead of just a paycheck.Whether you’re in a job that’s “fine” or stuck at the crossroads of a potential career pivot, this episode will make you reflect, reevaluate, and hopefully take action toward a more aligned life.Podcast ref: “Keep The Change” Luke Kemeys
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Ep 8: Thinking About Quitting Your Job But Unsure What You'd Do Next? Start Here
Send us a textIf you’re stuck in a job that doesn’t feel right anymore, but have no idea what to do next - this one’s for you.Since launching Good Shift, I’ve had so many conversations with people sitting in the same place: they know what they don’t want, but feel stuck on what comes next.This episode is your guide to getting unstuck - with 5 practical, mindset-shifting steps to help you start figuring it out. No need to burn everything down or wait for clarity to magically arrive. This is about real progress, even when you feel like you have none.In This Episode, We Cover:How to spot the clues hiding in your current jobWhy waiting for clarity will keep you stuck and how to rewire your brain to see possibilitiesThe exact questions to ask people who are already doing what you’re curious aboutHow to create a smart, low-pressure transition plan that works Links & Mentions:Ned Gow’s episode: EP3 – Balancing a Stable Career with Creative PassionClaire Hughes Johnson Follow the pod on IG: @goodshiftpodShare This EpisodeIf you know someone sitting in the “what now?” phase — send them this episode. Sometimes all it takes is a fresh perspective and the right questions.
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Ep 7: Leaving Corporate to Build Your Own Business: Startup Beginnings with Elan Halpern & Kiki Couchman
Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with best friends, co-founders, and first-time entrepreneurs Elan Halpern and Kiki Couchman, who traded high-achieving careers in tech and private equity to start a probiotic yogurt company from scratch — without burning it all down overnight.They talk candidly about the slow build of misalignment, how they reframed leaving “successful” jobs without guilt, and the three key pillars they used to figure out what was next (Elan’s 3 Ps: passion, product, pay). We unpack what it means to make a shift on your own timeline, how your career can shape your identity (without permission), and why being “obsessed” with your work actually matters.If you’ve ever felt stuck in a role that everyone else admires, or wondered whether a side idea could be something more — this episode will meet you where you are.In This Episode, We Cover:🎯 The signs of career misalignment 🧠 The mindset shifts that made leaving corporate jobs possible🧪 The “experiments” they ran to build conviction before quitting💼 How your job can silently shape your identity over time🛠️ Elan’s 3 Ps framework for deciding what to do next🚪 How to exit the “first job” without throwing away everything you’ve built👯♀️ The power of building in public and treating your community like a co-founder💬 The uncomfortable part of starting over (and how to speak about it confidently)🔗 Links & Resources:Follow Elan & Kiki’s journey on Instagram: @eatbeny Book recommendation: Be Ready When Luck Happens by Ina GartenWant the framework Elan used? Listen out for the 3 Ps: Passion, Product, Pay
Good Shift is about navigating career transitions with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Whether you're making a bold move, starting something of your own, or just looking for more fulfillment in your work, this podcast explores the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and real stories that can help you take the next step.Through conversations with relatable people who’ve redefined success on their own terms, we break down the doubts, challenges, and wins that come with making a shift - big or small.
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