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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What does the future of work really look like - and how can you thrive in it?

Once a fantasy to many, remote working, hybrid working and flexible hours have transformed our lives. But have we lost something along the way? With many offices moving online, has human connection become more important than ever?

In this episode of The Switch from St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy, host Gee Foottit speaks to Paul Miller, author of Nature of Work and founder of the Digital Workplace Group. For more than two decades, Paul has helped global organisations like Adobe, Disney and EY adapt to the digital revolution - long before Zoom calls became a daily habit.

Together they explore:

➡︎ How to design a career that balances flexibility with genuine human connection

➡︎ The surprising lessons Paul learned from becoming a stand-up comedian

➡︎ Why organisations should be seen as “forests” not factories

➡︎ Practical ways to stay motivated, connected and fulfilled in remote or hybrid roles

➡︎ The simple question that helped Paul make his boldest career switch yet

💼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 Paul → https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmilleribf/

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

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

#FutureOfWork #HybridWork #DigitalWorkplace #CareerChange #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #HumanConnection #FlexibleWorking #WorkLifeBalance #TheSwitchPodcast

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Can you build a career you love and make good money? Sarah Tucker’s “soul journey” proves it is possible - as long as you’re willing to take a leap of faith, push through fear and trust the process.

In this episode of The Switch from St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy, host Gee Foottit speaks to Sarah Tucker, CEO of The Mortgage Mum. Sarah found fame on “The Voice” stage, where her stunning voice wowed audiences. Now she’s running a successful, female-run business - and shares her secrets to success.

Together they explore:

➡︎ What “The Voice” taught Sarah about struggle and setbacks

➡︎ Sarah’s 4/10/10 method for pushing through fear

➡︎ The skills and mindset you need to face the challenges of a career pivot

➡︎ Mortgage advice for people starting their own business

➡︎ How to find work-life balance as a working mum - and the barriers they face

💼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/

📱Follow Sarah → https://www.instagram.com/the_mortgage_mum/

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

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

#TheVoice #CareerChange #Entrepreneurship #BusinessSuccess #SarahTucker #Inspiration #SwitchPodcast #CareerChange

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Most of us were never taught how to manage our money. From budgeting to investing, financial literacy is a skill many of us are still figuring out - and Britain has one of the lowest rates of it in the developed world. So let’s get clued up on how money works.

In this episode of The Switch from St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy, host Gee Foottit speaks to Rotimi Merriman-Johnson, better known as Mr MoneyJar to his followers, about how you can take control of your finances, grow your confidence and build lasting financial independence.

Together they explore:

➡︎ Why financial literacy is the ultimate life skill

➡︎ Practical steps to budget, save, and invest more effectively

➡︎ How to shift from money anxiety to money confidence

➡︎ The mindset needed to make your money work for you

💼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/

📱Follow Rotimi → https://www.instagram.com/mrmoneyjar/?hl=en

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

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

#FinancialLiteracy #MoneyManagement #PersonalFinance #FinancialFreedom #Investing #Budgeting #MoneyMindset #FinancialIndependence #MoneyTips, #WealthBuilding #SwitchPodcast #CareerChange

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Ever wondered how to boost your career without saying a single word? Former FBI agent and world-renowned non-verbal communications expert, Joe Navarro reveals how body language and other non-verbal cues can make or break your success.

In this episode of The Switch from St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy, host Gee Foottit uncovers the science behind first impressions, Joe reveals how small, often unnoticed behaviours, like a glance, a gesture, or the way you sit in a meeting, can shape the way others perceive you.

Whether you’re switching careers, aiming to land more clients, or simply want to make a stronger first impression, Joe’s techniques will show you:

➡︎ Subtle changes to improve your presence in virtual meetings

➡︎ What your posture says about your confidence

➡︎ How to spot habits that undermine your message

➡︎ Why self-awareness is the key to building lasting trust

💼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/

📱Follow Joe Navarro → https://www.instagram.com/joenavarro_official/

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

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

#BodyLanguageTips #CareerSuccess #JoeNavarro #SwitchPodcast #CareerChange

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Feeling failed by the traditional career ladder? Looking for an alternative that’s not your standard 9-5? We’re told there’s only one way to succeed: climb the ladder, land the promotion, and keep chasing the next promotion. But what if there’s another way?

In this episode of The Switch from St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy, host Gee Foottit speaks to Molly Johnson-Jones, CEO & Co-Founder of Flexa Careers. Molly knows first-hand the cost of questioning the system. After being sacked just 10 days after asking to work from home one day a week, she turned that setback into the spark that launched her business.

Now, she’s helping others rethink their careers and showing that you can find flexibility, fulfilment, and financial security without climbing the ladder and burning out.

In this episode you’ll learn:

➡︎ Why the “career ladder” isn’t the only path to success

➡︎ How your money mindset shapes your choices and opportunities

➡︎ What flexible working really looks like in practise

➡︎ Practical steps to build a career on your terms

💼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/

📱Follow Molly Johnson-Jones → https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-johnson-jones/?originalSubdomain=uk

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

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

#CareerChange #FutureOfWork #FlexibleWork #WorkLifeBalance #QuitTheCareerLadder #RethinkSuccess #MoneyMindset #CareerFreedom #WorkSmarter #FindFulfilment #SwitchPodcast

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