So many experienced professionals hit a point where corporate life stops making sense. But knowing it and doing something about it? That’s a different challenge.

After a long career in financial services and tech, Carmen Orr found herself at a crossroads. She’d built high-performing teams, navigated executive leadership, and thrived in complex business environments. But then layoffs, ageism, and the slow realisation that the traditional job market wasn’t built for people like her.

So, she decided to do something radical: to bet on herself.

In this episode, Carmen shares:

• The gut-punch of applying for jobs and getting one interview in nine months
• The invisible barriers of ageism in hiring and how fractional work flips the script
• Why she almost didn’t go out on her own (and what changed her mind)
• How she landed her first clients
• The secret being a successful fractional leader

Plus, she reveals the song that sums up her career transition—now added to the Change Unfiltered Playlist on Spotify.

Connect with Carmen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmenorr/ Think2Perform website: https://www.think2perform.com/about-us/#team

1. Carmen’s book recommendations: The AI-Driven Leader: Harnessing AI to Make Faster, Smarter Decisions – Geoff Woods
2. Team-Based Strategic Planning: A Complete Guide to Structuring, Facilitating, and Implementing the Process – C. Davis Fogg
3. The Soul of Wealth: 50 Reflections on Money and Meaning – Daniel Crosby

Check out the Change Unfiltered Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6I5Sikl02JF46cnNO6XPQI?si=dje2K4Q5Rj-mzR4WktsDVg&pi=v2B32mnsTIeFe&nd=1&dlsi=11bdbc87635441ce

So many experienced professionals know deep down that they’re done with corporate. But actually making the leap? That’s the terrifying part.

After 20+ years in senior HR roles, Clare Wearn reached that moment. Burnout was creeping in. The job no longer felt like the right fit. But walking away from a stable pay cheque? That was another story.

In this episode, Clare shares:

✅ The moment she knew it was time to leave corporate (and why she nearly took another job instead) ✅ The fears that almost kept her stuck and how she tackled them ✅ Why networking terrified her at first, and how she pushed through ✅ The financial reality of self-employment (spoiler: the stress doesn’t disappear overnight!) ✅ What success looks like now compared to her corporate career

Plus, she reveals the songs that powered her career transition—now added to the Change Unfiltered Playlist on Spotify! 🎶

🌍 Connect with Clare: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-wearn

🎶 Check out the Change Unfiltered Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6I5Sikl02JF46cnNO6XPQI?si=dje2K4Q5Rj-mzR4WktsDVg&pi=v2B32mnsTIeFe&nd=1&dlsi=11bdbc87635441ce

In this trailer for Season 3 of Change Unfiltered, host Angela Scott reflects on the podcast’s evolution and the exciting journey ahead.

This season, she's diving even deeper into the real, unfiltered stories of people who’ve made bold career moves, whether they left corporate to start a business, shifted industries or completely redefined what success means to them.

What’s new in Season 3?

- Honest discussions about fear, identity, money, and reinvention because stepping away from what’s familiar isn’t easy. - More solo episodes where I’ll share strategies, mindset shifts and behind-the-scenes insights from my own journey. - A few unexpected surprises along the way 👀

If you’re questioning what’s next or already in the middle of a career transition, this season is for you.

🎧 Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. 💬 Got a story to share? Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/ 🎶 Check out the Change Unfiltered Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6I5Sikl02JF46cnNO6XPQI?si=dje2K4Q5Rj-mzR4WktsDVg&pi=v2B32mnsTIeFe&nd=1&dlsi=11bdbc87635441ce

Keywords: career reinvention, leadership, personal growth, professional transitions, business strategy, career coaching.

In this episode of Change Unfiltered, Angela Scott sits down with Michelle Garnham, friend, former colleague and a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in business development, customer success, and sales. Michelle shares her journey from small startups to large tech corporations, and how she embraced fractional leadership to align her career with her values.

Together, they discuss:

• The importance of confidence and authenticity.
• How to navigate career transitions and embrace change.
• The evolving role of technology, including AI, in today’s workplace.

Michelle’s candid reflections on her career, along with her actionable advice, make this a must-listen for professionals at any stage of their journey.

Michelle’s Links:

• Main Website: https://www.ellacottconsulting.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-garnham-91336a4

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Keywords: Leadership development, navigating career transitions, fractional leadership insights, entrepreneurship journey, building authentic connections, fostering belonging in teams, personal resilience strategies, embracing change, creating work-life balance, finding purpose in your career.

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In this episode of Change Unfiltered, host Angela Scott reconnects with Michelle Bisset, founder of We Factor and a transformative coach, to discuss leadership and navigating change in today’s fast-evolving world.

Michelle shares:

• Her journey from corporate leader to entrepreneur, including how her experiences growing up in South Africa shaped her focus on creating belonging and cohesion in teams.
• The challenges of entrepreneurship, from overcoming loneliness to building self-accountability and finding her "tribe" for constructive feedback and support.
• How she embraces change, viewing it as a choice and an opportunity for growth, despite the uncertainty and fear it often brings.
• Insights into building trust and collaboration in teams, including the concept of “fluid teaming” for modern workplaces.
• Her advice for anyone at a crossroads to stay grounded and resilient during big transitions.

This conversation goes deep into the human side of leadership and the evolving dynamics of work, offering practical and inspiring takeaways for leaders as well as individuals navigating their next steps.

Michelle’s Links:

• Main Website: https://we-factor.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-bisset/

**An exclusive offer for Change Unfiltered listeners**

If you want to take advantage of the exclusive offer on OrganAise – the AI-powered platform designed to synchronise and streamline your schedule, so you can focus on what matters: delivering results – head to thecultureprinciple.com/getorganaise and use the code CHANGE2025.

Keywords: Leadership development, fostering belonging in teams, entrepreneurship journey, navigating change, team collaboration strategies, building trust in teams, fluid teaming concepts, personal resilience tips, setting work boundaries, finding purpose at work

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In this solo episode of Change Unfiltered, Angela Scott shares reflections on navigating career transitions, inspired by her recent conversations with Sylvia Keijzer and Ann Humes. Angela discusses the powerful lessons learned from:

• The unsustainable nature of “powering through” stress and the importance of intentional self-care.
• Using corporate disruption as an opportunity to pivot toward meaningful work.
• Building authentic leadership through self-compassion and listening to your inner voice.
• Redefining success on your own terms, especially mid-career.

This episode is packed with personal stories, actionable insights, and encouragement for anyone at a career crossroads. Whether you’re feeling stuck in stress, unsure about your next step, or ready to challenge traditional definitions of success, this episode will inspire you to embrace change with resilience and clarity.

🔗 Resources: https://thecultureprinciple.com/for-individuals

In this episode of Change Unfiltered, host Angela Scott chats with Ann Humes, a former Microsoft leader turned entrepreneur and executive coach, about her remarkable journey from corporate life to owning a restaurant, and eventually developing a unique model for fractional leadership.

Ann shares:

• How a Foo Fighters’ song has become an anthem for her resilience
• Why leaving Microsoft to open a restaurant allowed her to see the importance of trust, working on the business rather than in it, and learning from every experience.
• Her belief that true success comes from collaboration—not being “self-made”—and how a solid support system is essential for sustainable growth.
• How she co-developed a new approach to fractional leadership, bringing in “fire jumpers” for rapid, high-impact contributions that allow businesses to scale quickly.
• Her advice on how to tune into your inner signals, helping you uncover the answers within and recognise when it’s time to make a change.

Keywords: resilience, fractional leadership, career transitions, entrepreneurial journey, teamwork, executive coaching, business growth, self-reflection, strategy

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In this episode of Change Unfiltered, host Angela Scott chats with Sylvia Keijzer, a former corporate leader in the pharmaceutical industry turned high-performance coach, about her transformative journey from stress-filled corporate life to empowering others through breathwork and leadership.

Sylvia shares:

• How breathwork helped her manage stress after years of normalising it in the corporate world.
• Why corporate restructuring gave her the perfect opportunity to make a courageous career shift.
• Her belief in the connection between breath and authentic leadership—how being in tune with your body can transform your leadership presence.
• What it takes to listen to the voice within, recognise the need for change, and act with confidence.

Connect with Sylvia:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvia-keijzer/

**An exclusive offer for Change Unfiltered listeners**

If you want to take advantage of the exclusive offer on OrganAise – the AI-powered platform designed to synchronise and streamline your schedule, so you can focus on what matters: delivering results – head to thecultureprinciple.com/getorganaise and use the code CHANGE2025 for 10% off the annual plan. Plus, there’s a 14-day free trial to experience the benefits risk-free!

Keywords: career transitions, personal growth, portfolio career, work-life integration, mid-career advice, career values

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