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When you step out and make a change, things don't go according to plan. There are distractions and delays and we can quickly lose sight of our goal. In this episode we talk about how to keep the dream alive no matter what happens. Enjoy the episode

In this season finale I have a big life-changing announcement for you!  Podcast hosted by Career Change Coach, Crystal Debrah-Ekolie from voraicoach.com  Instagram: @voraicoach Free Career Clarity guide: voraicoach.com  Youtube channel: Vorai Career Coach --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/candtpodcast/message

I may be biased but I think mentors are key when it comes to improving certain aspects of your career and life! Find out in this episode why I'm all for mentors; how to find great ones; and what to look for in awesome mentors. I also set you some homework at the end and look forward to hearing what great results you get from well executed mentoring relationships. Get interactive with me. Send career questions and thoughts to info@voraicoach.com Podcast hosted by Career Change Coach, Crystal Debrah-Ekolie from voraicoach.com  Instagram: @voraicoach --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/candtpodcast/message

Whether you're changing careers or trying to get that first professional role, employers want to see evidence that you're interested in the area - you need work experience. In today's episode I give you 7 tips on how to get valuable work experience: 1. Speculative applications 2. Using your network 3. LinkedIn posts...perhaps  4. Adult internships. See https://www.theinterngroup.com/career-change/; https://www.idealist.org; https://www.goabroad.com/intern-abroad 5. Your University Careers Service 6. Your University alumni association 7. Join a professional association Get interactive with me. Send career questions and thoughts to info@voraicoach.com Podcast hosted by Career Change Coach, Crystal Debrah-Ekolie from voraicoach.com  Instagram: @voraicoach --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/candtpodcast/message

As a careers professional I conduct several practice interviews a week. I've received many a testimonial about how my honest feedback gives clients the push they need to go on to secure the role. In today's episode, I'll be sharing with you the 6 common mistakes people make in job interviews and how you can avoid making them yourself. These are: 1. A lack of research on the company 2. Not articulating a real reason for wanting the role beyond money or reputation of the organisation 3. Focusing purely on what they can get from the organisation rather than what they can do for them 4. Not having examples ready for all skills mentioned in the job description 5. Unstructured responses  6. Not having a sensible question to ask at the end of the interview Get interactive with me. Send career questions and thoughts to info@voraicoach.com Podcast hosted by Career Change Coach, Crystal Debrah-Ekolie from voraicoach.com  Instagram: @voraicoach

Application forms are required for many jobs and so we're going back to basics. In this episode I tell you some of the common mistakes I see week in, week out when looking at application forms. I'll tell you what mistakes to avoid to help you produce a winning application. Get interactive with me. Send career questions and thoughts to info@voraicoach.com Podcast hosted by Career Change Coach, Crystal Debrah-Ekolie from voraicoach.com  Instagram: @voraicoach --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/candtpodcast/message

I’m starting Season 5 with ‘networking’ because I know it’s an area people are uncomfortable with, but it is ESSENTIAL for having a successful career. It’s a natural strength of mine and therefore I'm happy to share my insights on the topic. It may not be what you expect. By the end of this episode, I hope you get to view networking as a fun and enjoyable activity, rather than something you dread. Get interactive with me. Get in touch with any of your own networking tips to help other listeners; if you've tried any of the challenges from this episode and how it's work for you. I'd love to give you a shout out on the podcast! Send career questions and thoughts to info@voraicoach.com Podcast hosted by Career Change Coach, Crystal Debrah-Ekolie from voraicoach.com  Instagram: @voraicoach --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/candtpodcast/message

Season 5 is called “Career Essentials”. It's about the things you need to know to have a successful career. From the basics such as the application process to managing topical workplace issues. Be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode! I had such great engagement from Season 4 that I want to encourage more of it. Send career questions and thoughts to info@voraicoach.com Podcast hosted by Career Change Coach, Crystal Debrah-Ekolie from voraicoach.com  Instagram: @voraicoach --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/candtpodcast/message

In today’s episode I’ll be answering listener questions about my own career transition from being a lawyer to being a careers professional. I’ve not gone into depth about it before on the podcast. I hope it gives someone courage to take the leap and to pursue what they were born to do. What's covered: - What motivated and sustained the career change - What it feels like to quit a profession you've worked so hard to get into - How to cope with a so-called change in identity - Advice for prospective career changers Podcast hosted by Career Change Coach, Crystal Debrah-Ekolie from voraicoach.com Instagram: @voraicoach --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/candtpodcast/message

This is a special episode because I'm interviewing my younger sister!!! People say we sound the same but I'll leave that for you to decided. Helen speaks very honestly about how she managed unexpectedly being out of work. To make matters worse, she was in a foreign country and had a lot of time to fill. She shares how she not only coped but went on to get an awesome job and developed side hustles.  In this episode we learn what to do when you're out of work, how to use your time productively and how you can positively transform during a time that appears to be very negative.  Find Helen here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/hdebrahampofo/  & https://www.instagram.com/afrohairuae/ Website: https://helendebrahampofo.com/ Podcast hosted by Career Change Coach, Crystal Debrah-Ekolie from voraicoach.com Instagram: @voraicoach --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/candtpodcast/message

In today’s episode we talk career change and money management. Some people feel trapped in careers because they don’t feel they will be able to survive if they have to take a pay cut. There is so much to consider. Personal money expert, Pete Matthew, talks us through how to look after our money during a career change.  Pete’s website: www.meaningfulmoney.tv Pete’s book: The Meaningful Money Handbook Pete’s podcast: Meaningful Money My instagram:@voraicoach --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/candtpodcast/message

On a scale of 1-5, how strong is your online personal brand in relation to your career? Personal brand photographer, Naomi Koji-Paton explains the importance of your personal brand for your career and informs you of what can happen when your brand isn't favourable.  Naomi also shares how you can improve your personal brand, which can enhance your career prospects. You can find Naomi on social media for Professional photo shoots and personal branding consultancy: IG: https://www.instagram.com/kira.koji/ Website: https://www.kojicam.com/ Podcast hosted by Career Change Coach, Crystal Debrah-Ekolie from voraicoach.com Instagram: @voraicoach --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/candtpodcast/message

In today's episode we'll be talking about handling unemployment in a recession as well as how to shift from your 9-5 to eventually working for yourself. It's not as linear as you may think.  Simon speaks about how he handled unemployment and other unexpected events during the last recession (2008) and how years later he's running his own successful business. Is there a formula to success? Simon also shares how he's been adapting to the current recession with his business. You're going to love this episode because it's filled with wisdom, laughter and hope. Get in touch with Simon: Web: https://www.simonalexanderong.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.simonalexanderong.com/ecc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonalexandero/ Podcast hosted by Career Coach, Crystal Debrah-Ekolie from voraicoach.com Instagram: @voraicoach --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/candtpodcast/message

With more people using LinkedIn, we need to know how to stand out in order to enhance our careers. But how? In today's informative episode, Mark, aka, 'Mr LinkedIn' tells us how to be more visible and how to find work on LinkedIn without using the "jobs board".  Mark is the founder of the award-winning podcast LinkedInformed, where you can learn about all things LinkedIn. Podcast hosted by your Career Coach, Crystal Debrah-Ekolie from voraicoach.com Instagram: @voraicoach --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/candtpodcast/message

Today Lindsey Nadler, former police officer turned passive income creator, coach and CEO, explains what's required to 'make your passion pay you'. This also happens to be the name of her awesome podcast. In this episode she shares what's required to make money from your passion, just as she does! You need the right mindset, a true passion and the willingness to acquire new skills.  She's a life and business coach, host of The Make Your Passion Pay You Podcast & creator of The Passion To Profit Business Academy™ and Boss Moves ™where she helps women step into the role of confident CEO and build online businesses doing what they love.  To learn more about The Passion To Profit Business Academy click here: bit.ly/p2pbusinessacademy.   Connect with Lindsey on Instagram here @lindseynadler. Podcast hosted by your Career Coach, Crystal Debrah-Ekolie from voraicoach.com Instagram: @voraicoach --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/candtpodcast/message

We talk about how to pivot in your career so that you can do more of what you were made to do. In this fun episode, Corporate Lawyer turned Music Lawyer, Christel Kayibi, tells all about how she pivoted in her career. You'll learn about the power of relationships, how to take control of YOUR career and the importance of the people around you. Her advice can help you to have the fulfilling and enjoyable career that you really want. Click here for Christel's linkedIN Podcast hosted by your Career Coach, Crystal Debrah-Ekolie from voraicoach.com Instagram: @voraicoach --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/candtpodcast/message

In this episode we are celebrating! We’ve had 10 great inspirational guests this season and I challenge you to make changes in your own life to have the career you've always wanted! Don’t be a "3", be a "10" – if you want to know what that means, tune in. I also share with you how much impact the podcast is having across the globe, including comments from listeners of the show. Podcast hosted by your Career Coach, Crystal Debrah-Ekolie from voraicoach.com Instagram: @voraicoach --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/candtpodcast/message

Lots of people talk about their "dream career", where they're doing something meaningful and changing the world. Yet they find themselves in uninspiring work just to pay the bills. In today's episode, we speak with Dr Sam Collins who took the plunge, pursued her purpose and is changing lives all over the globe. We explore how she did it and how you too can have the purposeful career you've been dreaming about. Dr Sam Collins is the founder of Aspire, an organisation that addresses equality and empowerment across the globe through a powerful mix of events, coaching and mentoring. Sam is a leading global voice on leadership & equality, a social entrepreneur, keynote speaker and author of "Radio Heaven: One Woman's Journey to Grace". Website: www.drsamcollins.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspireForEquality Book: Radio Heaven, 2nd edition https://www.amazon.co.uk/Radio-Heaven-Womans-Journey-Grace/dp/B08C98YXQQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=X3MKOAHR9P5N&dchild=1&keywords=radio+heaven+sam+collins&qid=159

In this episode, we focus on moving from the UK to Africa and setting up a business. Find out how Lexy made the successful transition and she gives us lots of useful tips such as , what needs to be in place before relocating; what pitfalls to avoid; and the mindset needed to successfully set up a business in Ghana. You can find Lexy on the following social media handles: Twitter: @lxhrsolutions Instagram & Facebook: LXHRSolutions.  Cafe Instagram: @cafe_accra. Podcast hosted by Crystal Debrah-Ekolie from voraicoach.com  Instagram: @voraicoach CV revamp 20% discount code: "podcast20" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/candtpodcast/message

If you want to progress into leadership or you're very early on in your leadership journey, you NEED to listen to this episode. Dr Kate Daubney treats us to an episode overflowing with wisdom about how to be a great leader (I've witnessed her leadership and it's tremendous). We touch on areas such as, "when are you ready for leadership?" "What does a good leader look like?" "Is everyone capable of leadership?" and more. Kate's twitter: @careerampersand Podcast hosted by Crystal Debrah-Ekolie from voraicoach.com  Instagram: @voraicoach --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/candtpodcast/message