Leaving a well-paid, stable job can feel like a massive risk. But if you’re feeling unfulfilled or burnt-out, it might be time to rethink what you want from work and life. Whether you want to go remote, buy back time, or fly solo - this is your guide to make that change.

But how do you make sure you build a life that aligns with your values, without sacrificing security - or ending up busier than ever?

In this episode of The Switch from St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy, host Gee Foottit speaks to Remote Career Strategist Grace Nicholls, who helps others escape the grind and build careers that offer freedom, flexibility, and fulfilment.

Together they explore:

➡︎ How migraines and stress were Grace’s wake-up call to leave corporate life

➡︎ How a trip to Bali (and life-threatening illness) made her rethink success

➡︎ Practical steps to negotiate remote work or transition into freelancing

➡︎ The importance of routines, community, and self-motivation in remote careers

➡︎ How to balance financial security with freedom and flexibility

💼Learn more about the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy → https://www.sjp.co.uk/academy

📷 Follow the Academy on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sjpacademy/

📱Connect with Grace → https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-nicholls/

💬 Connect with our host, Gee Foottit → https://www.linkedin.com/in/geefoottit/

🎙️ An OG Podcasts Ltd production → https://www.ogpodcasts.co.uk/

#TheSwitchPodcast, #CareerChange, #FlexibleWorking, #RemoteWork, #WorkLifeBalance, #QuitCorporate, #DigitalNomad, #BurnoutRecovery, #RedefiningSuccess, #FinancialFreedom, #DesignYourLife

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If you struggle to set goals and stick to them, there are few better places to look for inspiration than the army. The military teaches you discipline, determination and focus - and many of the skills can be taken into the world of work.

Whether you’re looking to make a huge career pivot, or level up with intentional goal setting strategies, we bring you the hacks and habits that will make your journey much easier.

In this episode of The Switch from St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy, host Gee Foottit speaks to Henry Anderson, who spent 18 years in the British Army before rapidly pivoting to become a financial advisor.

Together they explore:

➡︎ How the Eisenhower Matrix helps Henry to prioritise what really matters

➡︎ The secrets behind Henry’s seven-step military decision-making process

➡︎ Why most people fail at goal-setting (and how to build motivation)

➡︎ The power of having 200(!!) networking conversations

➡︎ Henry’s mindset for handling uncertainty and knowing when to say no

💼Learn more about the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy → https://www.sjp.co.uk/academy

📷 Follow the Academy on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sjpacademy/

📱Connect with Henry → https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryapanderson/

💬 Connect with our host, Gee Foottit → https://www.linkedin.com/in/geefoottit/

🎙️ An OG Podcasts Ltd production → https://www.ogpodcasts.co.uk/

#TheSwitchPodcast, #CareerChange, #FinancialAdvice, #GoalSetting, #EisenhowerMatrix, #CareerPivot, #MilitaryToCivilian, #ProductivityTips, #SelfImprovement, #MotivationVsDiscipline, #FinancialPlanner, #VisionBoard, #NetworkingTips

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Is AI coming for your job - is it about to replace you? Or is it just going to redefine what your job looks like? If you’re afraid of becoming obsolete, this one’s for you.

Technology is evolving faster than ever, and with it, entire industries are transforming. So how can you adapt, stay relevant, and build a fulfilling career in the age of AI?

In this episode of The Switch from St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy, host Gee Foottit speaks with Oliver Pickup, award-winning journalist, speaker and expert on the future of work. After starting his career as a sports reporter for The Guardian and The Observer, Oliver has since reinvented himself as a technology writer and thought-leader exploring how humans can thrive alongside machines.

Together they explore:

➡︎ How to turn the fear of becoming obsolete into motivation

➡︎ Oliver’s six essential skills for the future of work

➡︎ The chance meeting with a tarot-card reader that changed his life

➡︎ Why you need to reconnect with your personal values now, more than ever

➡︎ Practical ways to embrace AI and avoid burnout in a world of constant innovation

💼Learn more about the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy → https://www.sjp.co.uk/academy

📷 Follow the Academy on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sjpacademy/

📱Connect with Oliver → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ojpickup/

💬 Connect with our host, Gee Foottit → https://www.linkedin.com/in/geefoottit/

🎙️ An OG Podcasts Ltd production → https://www.ogpodcasts.co.uk/

#ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #CareerChange #AIandCareers #Adaptability #HumanSkills #FearOfAI #CareerDevelopment #TheSwitchPodcast #OliverPickup

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