Get a Shift On

Get a Shift On
Podcast Description
Get a Shift On – The Podcast for people looking to change career, start a business or just wondering what's possible.
Feeling stuck in your career? Whether you have plans for a big change or just need a fresh start, Get a Shift On helps you take action.
No fluff—just real talk, practical strategies, and inspiring stories from people who’ve made big moves. Learn how to overcome fear, navigate career transitions, and take control of your future.
With 25 years in healthcare, business development, and people I’ve helped many break free from careers they hate. Ready to shift?
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Content Themes
The podcast covers various themes related to career change, entrepreneurship, and personal development. Episodes explore real-life stories from guests who successfully navigated career shifts, such as transitioning from pub management to HR with Justine Mitchell-Pearce, moving from music to marketing with David Crawford, and the importance of mentorship in career changes. Specific focus areas include overcoming fear, managing redundancy, and the balance between personal satisfaction and professional success.

Get a Shift On – The Podcast for people looking to change career, start a business or just wondering what’s possible.
Feeling stuck in your career? Whether you have plans for a big change or just need a fresh start, Get a Shift On helps you take action.
No fluff—just real talk, practical strategies, and inspiring stories from people who’ve made big moves. Learn how to overcome fear, navigate career transitions, and take control of your future.
With 25 years in healthcare, business development, and people I’ve helped many break free from careers they hate. Ready to shift?
Subscribe now!
In this episode of 'Get a Shift On', I speak with Justine Mitchell-Pearce, an HR professional who transitioned from pub management to corporate HR and eventually started her own business.
Justine shares her career journey, the challenges she faced, and the importance of finding the right coaching and support to help aide in personal and professional growth.
We discuss the changing perceptions of HR, the emotional toll of redundancy, and the value of experience in navigating the workplace. Justine emphasises the need for proactive HR practices and the importance of investing in oneself for career success.
Justine is an HR professional with over 25 years’ experience across a wide range of multi million pound industries. With a wealth of experience in providing HR services to small and medium businesses and organisations across SW Devon and Cornwall, Justine has a clear understanding of the priorities for SMEs and supports businesses through proactive HR solutions.Follow Justine:
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Feeling stuck in your career? Discover if it's time for a change!Take my quiz and explore your career potential today!Chapters
00:00 Justine's Journey: From Pub Management to HR
05:03 Navigating Challenges: Health Issues and Business Coaching
09:55 The Role of HR: Breaking Stigmas and Empowering Businesses
14:50 Personal Growth: Understanding Menopause and Its Impact
20:05 Resilience in Redundancy: Turning Setbacks into Opportunities
22:05 Navigating Redundancy: A New Beginning
25:31 The Leap into Franchising: A Personal Journey
28:29 The Importance of Coaching and Mentorship
32:24 Investing in Yourself: The Value of Coaching
38:10 Top Tips for Transitioning from Corporate to Franchise
41:29 Changing Attitudes: The Future of Work and HR

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