Career Change Pro

Research confirms that one of the key hinderances for women taking the plunge towards their dream roles id finances. They worry about how ensure end still meet and generally tend to think of everyone else before we think about ourselves.

In todays' episode we will be diving in to all the aspects of successfully planning your finances before during and after a career transition. Our guest Paula Perry having made a career transition herself and now teaches financial literacy and management to women and the youth on a fulltime basis, dives into multiple topics on finance. Here are the highlights of what you will learn;

• What to do if you have no savings but want to make a career pivot
• Five mistakes people make when managing their finances
• How to start your career pivot even if you are in debt.
• How to make budgeting a family affair
• How to increase your income without starting a side hustle
• Nuggets for getting into investing.
• Why having insurance is important.

Paula is known as the "Cycle Breaker", she is a mother and an award winning financial consultant, personal finance expert ,educator and author of the bestselling book Black British History and is the founder of You4us.

Paula Perry  the difficulties she experienced as a child and young person growing up as the blueprint for what was not going to continue in her life as she focused on moving towards her destiny despite her environment and circumstances. She has broken many cycles within her family and became the first to achieve in areas such as being the first to attend University and obtain a BA Degree in Urban and Environmental Planning, Professional Career, Own Properties and earning over a minimum wage threshold.

“I made a decision that I was not going to live the life that my environment was presenting to me” – Paula Perry

Before setting up her company You4Us, Paula gained over 17 years of extensive experience in economic regeneration. She worked within local government commissioning organisations, developing and managing multi-million pound programmes and projects across London. 

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In today's episode we will be talking about how to you can change careers within the same organisation, make impact in the organisation your work with and become a better version of you. Ibukun shares important tips to help you get started.

In this episode you will learn

- How to make a difference in your organisation as a woman

-How to find your voice

-Tips on leadership

-The power of support systems

Ibukun Omololu is a gifted public speaker, author, and seasoned banker. Her professional experience encompasses over 14 years of corporate experience. She has during this time garnered expertise across critical areas such as Customer Service, Relationship Management, Strategic Sales & Marketing, Treasury Management, and Compliance. At Sterling Bank Plc., Ibukun headed the One Woman proposition team as a product manager, providing strategic oversight on the Women Banking Desk of the bank. 

Ibukun’s work of advisory, consulting, and capacity building promoted financial inclusion through strategic employee engagement and knowledge development initiatives that reached over 4000 women across various projects such as the EDC/CherieBlair/Exxon Mobil Foundation Road2Growth project, Flourish Africa Foundation project, CBN Stakeholders Roundtable amongst others. Her exceptional relationship management skill led her to successfully secure and lead the Women's World Banking - Women Market Research fully funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. A major highlight of Ibukun’s passion for socio-economic development was championing the launch of TheBloom Network – an initiative designed to groom and optimize leadership capabilities for women across essential business areas at Sterling Bank. This among other achievements culminated in the Bank winning the prestigious 2017 CBN Sustainability Award for Women Banking. She has spoken for organizations such as ExxonMobil, Flour Mills of Nigeria, 40+ Women Show on Personal Finance, Gender Matters, Personal Brand, and creating a Women Empowerment Network.  She is the author of 3 books, the most prominent being “Behind the Little Bundles of Joy,” which she uses to educate and prepare women about what childbirth entails and how to take care of themselves postpartum. She is also the producer of the podcast “Being More with Ibukun Omololu,” A podcast to inspire women to amplify their voices and hone their leadership skills for more impact and influence.

Get in touch with Ibukun,

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In this episode I talk about the steps I took when making my first career change in November 2006, it took me a year to convince myself it was the right thing to and make it happen. My former corporate job in banking was lucrative but also stressful, long days and very short weekends . I felt like I hardly ever had time to enjoy the money I was making so what was the point.

I knew there was more out there , a better job , a fulfilling career , a great business idea, I wasn't sure what but there had to be more. I didn't want to wake one morning 20 years from then with regrets on what could have been if only I was willing to try. 

I faced discouragement from other people but to be honest I was already doing a good job discouraging myself until I decided enough was enough. If anything I have said describes you right now , I want you to know you are not alone and I understand the emotions and self doubt you may be going through. I hope this episode helps you to take the leap and start anyway .  After all, the second best time to start is now so why not. 

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How do you get promoted seven (7) times in less than 10 years? What’s the secret sauce, how do you remain at the top of your game, continue to adapt and grow? Tiffany Uman, a senior level director in a fortune 500 company dives deep on how she was able to make this happen. Sit tight, get your note pads, remove all distractions this episode of the podcasts is brimming over with tips.

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In this episode you will learn

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· The mindset you must have when starting a passion project

· How to overcome fear and build strategic relationships within and outside your organisation

· How recognise your value and go for it

· 5 Common mistakes people make when seeking to grow or change their careers

· Setting your work boundaries

· Work/Life balance

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To learn more from Tiffany, check her programs on her website and follow on Instagram

Founder of Desire1709 fashion  & Desire1709fashionglobal, Fashion and Lifestyle Blogger , Content Creator ,Serial Entrepreneur.

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Best known for her resilience and authenticity, Toyosi Gregory-Jonah is undeniably a force who understands the importance of staying true to yourself and sticking to your life path.

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Toyosi Gregory Jonah is the Founder of the fast-growing clothing store Desire1709, the brain behind the fashion house 1709thelabel and the inspiration behind the pacesetting Fashion Biz Academy.

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Toyosi tells us how she started her business from her car boot while working her 9to5. Her leap into full-time fashion entrepreneurship 2012 after years in the corporate world, enrolled and graduated with a Styling Diploma from The British College of Professional Styling. Today, what seemed at the time like a gamble with a little bit of savings has grown into a business with increasing 6 figure profits yearly.

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She speaks on being resilient, planning ahead and tips she uses to manage a physical store in Nigeria, her global brand online ,her fashion business and her other expressions while taking care of her two young sons.

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In this episode , you will learn

Key steps to take when considering a career change

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How to set yourself apart with your customers and receive valuable feedback

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How to run your business from anywhere

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How to recruit and retain staff.

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This episode is bursting over with practical tips to help you succeed . Enjoy.

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To contact Toyosi, please check her instagram page 

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Morenike Ajayi joins me in the guest chair today to discuss how to own and thrive in your career, how to be audacious and push for the career of your dream and not take no for an answer . She shares so many relatable stories. I've been following Morenike the founder of CareerNuggets for a while now and I'm in awe of what she has achieved in her job and what she has done to advance career growth amongst the BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic)community in England.

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Morenike is a successful senior finance executive for a Housing Association. Morenike has taken on several roles notably with Transport for London, PricewaterhouseCooper and the Local Authority sector. Founder of the Career Nuggets, author of a number of books including CAREER NUGGETS: UNDENIABLE SECRETS FOR CAREER SUCCESS. Recipient of numerous awards including 

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.WINNER: The National Diversity Awards 2017 – Role model for Race, Religion & Faith

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Award: Top 100. Rising Stars Awards -We are the city

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WINNER: The Precious Awards 2017 – Outstanding Woman in Banking & Finance.

In this episode , you will learn

• How Morenike conquered her inhibitions and self-consciousness to go for her dream role
• The keys to getting the job you want.
• How to make a career change the right way and so much more.

Promises to be very informative. Enjoy.

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My guest in this episode, is an ex banker  turned sales Guru and a catalyst for change in the continent of Africa. 

Just Ibe is the President of Association of African Start Ups, Founder of JustIbe consulting , catalyst for exponential business growth and multiple course creator . You can feel Just's passion in every word she speaks and she puts her  faith on full display unapologetic-ally. If you have been feeling restless knowing you want change but not knowing how to start, this episode will leave you not just feeling you can do it but will also deliver  definite tips that will not only tell you how to start but also how to scale quickly. 

In this episode , you will learn

• Just's personal story of how she transitioned to full time entrepreneurship.

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• How to start making changes while working your full time job

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• How to get rid of the fear that limits you from starting

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• Surefire was to start and to scale fast.
  

Promises to be very informative. Enjoy.

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My guest in this episode, is an economist turned communication expert. Through her management consulting firm and coaching services she has helped many women become better communicators both for work and in their personal life. In this episode you will learn

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• 3 most important things to consider when going into any conversation

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• The common mistakes people make when communicating and how to fix it

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• Non verbal communication and tips to getting it right

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• What to watch out for when sending text to avoid sending the wrong message

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Promises to be very informative. Enjoy.

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To contact Blessing , please check her instagram page @publicspeakingpro. 

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In todays' episode we chat with Kome Olori founder of the SheDarestoSucced , she focuses on helping women live their best life and be financially independent by equipping them with skills to start an eCommerce business.

You can find her at @shedarestosucceed. 

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