Change Unfiltered (Angela Scott)

"It's okay to be vulnerable … actually, that's where greater relationships and trust can be garnered”

In this episode I meet Claire Scull, whose career spans over 25 years across diverse sectors including software, telecommunications and life sciences. From startup environments to leadership roles in global teams in larger corporations, the recurring theme in Claire’s professional journey is her commitment to fostering inclusivity and empathy within high-performance teams.

A fervent advocate for women in the workplace, Claire is also an active participant in local politics, contributing her leadership skills into the wider community. Her multifaceted career underscores her belief in the intersection of personal values and professional growth.

Join me and Claire as we discuss:

- The nuances of empathetic leadership

- The impact of workplace diversity on innovation

- Building resilience in high-pressure environments

Get ready for an enriching conversation that explores the essence of effective leadership and the power of vulnerability and connection in building trust and fostering change.

In this episode of Change Unfiltered, host Angela Scott speaks with Susan Goebel, founder and CEO of Scaling Management Consulting Group Inc., about navigating change, scaling businesses, and defining success on your own terms.

Susan shares:

• Her love for chaos and how she thrives in environments of constant change, bringing order to the messy middle and moving on to new challenges.
• The pivotal moments that shaped her transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship, including losing her job and starting her own business.
• Insights into the difficult switch from solopreneur to CEO, and the mistakes she made while scaling her business too quickly.
• Why defining success is personal, and how she sets boundaries to prioritise both her career and her family life.
• Advice for entrepreneurs struggling with time and structure during their transition from corporate to self-employment.

Susan’s Socials:

• Main Website: www.scalinggrp.com
• Shop: www.scalingresources.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susangoebel/
• YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@ScalingForSuccess

Susan’s book mentions:

• Canada by Mike Myers
• Rocket Fuel: The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want from Your Business by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters
• The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber
• Economic Facts and Fallacies by Thomas Sowell
• Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant

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Keywords: entrepreneurship, solopreneur, leadership, business scaling, personal success, work-life balance, time management, resilience, career transitions, business growth, change management.

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In this solo episode of Change Unfiltered, host Angela Scott takes listener questions and reflects on key themes from her conversations in episodes 12 and 13, offering her own insights and personal stories on:

• Positive Disruption and Growth: How leaning into discomfort and disrupting the status quo can lead to growth, both personally and professionally.
• Embracing Change and Resilience: The power of staying adaptable in the face of uncertainty, sharing how embracing change can unlock new opportunities.
• Defining Success on Your Own Terms: Why it’s important to create a version of success that fits your own life, not society’s expectations.

If you’re at a career crossroads or considering a transition, this episode offers practical takeaways on how to embrace change, disrupt your narrative, and define success on your own terms.

**How to work with Angela**

Whether you’re looking for personalised coaching, practical resources, or just need some guidance to get unstuck, Angela offers a range of options to help you move forward:

• Career Coaching Programs: Tailored 1:1 coaching designed to help you navigate career transitions, explore new opportunities, or redefine your professional goals.
• The 2025 Mid-Career Reinvention Guide: A comprehensive resource packed with insights and strategies to help you build a fulfilling next act after corporate life.
• One-Off Career Strategy Sessions: If you need targeted advice or a fresh perspective, one-off career strategy sessions are a great way to get quick, actionable guidance.

Visit: https://thecultureprinciple.com/for-individuals

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Keywords: positive disruption, career growth, embracing change, resilience, mid-career transitions, defining success, personal development, scaling businesses, career advice

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"I've learnt that change is inevitable. You have to change because everything in life changes, nothing stays the same."

That’s how my latest podcast guest Adrian Goddard summarises his view of change within the sphere of leadership. Adrian, an experienced leader and business coach, has worked across various sectors within the UK, US, and Asia Pacific. Recognised for his strategic vision, Adrian is passionate about collaboration and has had numerous opportunities to drive positive change throughout his career.

Beyond his professional achievements, Adrian is deeply involved in DEI and community service. His guiding principle is to enable others to become the best version of themselves.

Join me and Adrian as we talk about:

Coaching 

Culture 

Communication 

Adaptability 

Personal growth 

and

Diversity and inclusion

In this solo episode of Change Unfiltered, host Angela Scott reflects on key themes from her recent conversation with Sara Eklund, offering her own insights and personal stories on:

• Learning from Mistakes: Angela shares how reframing mistakes can fuel your personal growth and next career move.
• Work-Life Integration: Moving beyond the elusive “balance” and embracing integration for a more fulfilled and sustainable career, and to align to what matters to you.
• Portfolio Careers: The rise of portfolio careers and what that means for professionals looking for freedom, flexibility and new opportunities.
• The Importance of Values: Reconnecting with your core values to guide decisions and find long-term fulfilment in your career.

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

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"Get comfortable with being uncomfortable"

This is how one of my latest podcast guests describes the secret moving on after being laid off.

The idea for this latest episode came to me after noticing many people openly sharing their "open to work" status on LinkedIn, alongside updates about their efforts to remain positive. 

This sparked my curiosity about the less discussed aspects of the lay off experience, the professional and personal challenges that aren't typically aired, especially the emotions that accompany the inevitable changes that happen after being laid off.

For this episode I was joined by not one but two experienced leaders who between them have worked at some of the most prominent tech companies in the industry including LinkedIn, Microsoft, Oracle, Citrix, Okta and HubSpot.

Join me, Sacha Dekker and Jamie McDonnell as we talk:

• Coping with the change that unexpected job loss presents
• Finding solace and inspiration in hobbies
• Aligning job opportunities with personal values
• The importance of a strong support network
• The evolving role of AI in search, recruitment, hiring, learning and life

In this trailer for Season 2 of Change Unfiltered, host Angela Scott reflects on the podcast’s evolution and the exciting journey ahead. Angela introduces the new season, which focuses on stories of personal and professional reinvention from fractional executives, consultants, and business leaders who are redefining success.

Tune in to Change Unfiltered for real, unfiltered conversations that strip away the jargon and get to the heart of what it means to embrace change.

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

Connect with Angela:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/ 

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“Change is evolution... a deeper understanding and connection to who I am."

That's how my latest podcast guest, Rachel Davies, describes her core belief in the significant role that health and nutrition play in achieving professional excellence.

Rachel found her true calling after grappling with her own health and wellbeing challenges. She’s mastered the art of supporting high-performing professionals because she understands the unique pressures and the critical importance of maintaining optimal health amidst the demands of leadership.

Rachel has tailored her practice to busy professionals to manage stress, enhance productivity, and achieve a balanced lifestyle. Her comprehensive approach which draws on many of the latest technological advances in the field has transformed her into a sought-after leader in health coaching for the business community.

Join me and Rachel as we explore:

• The intersection of leadership, change and health
• Effective stress management techniques for busy professionals
• Balancing high-stress careers with personal well-being
• Practical tips for integrating wellness into your demanding schedule

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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“You’re only as good as your last deal”

That’s how my very first podcast guest Daryn Mason describes the fast-paced, high-pressure world of software sales, which he’s now left behind in favour of counselling and psychotherapy.

After he left school with no meaningful qualifications, Daryn taught himself to programme and worked his way up to executive level in one of the world’s largest software and cloud computing companies. In 2022, he published his long awaited book, “Deal Crash”.

After a successful corporate career, Daryn is on the brink of embarking on his new career following a three-year Masters course at the University of Abertay in Dundee, Scotland.

Join me and Daryn as we talk:

Clouds

Complexity

Career shifts

Burnout

Values 

and 

Pluralistic practice

In this episode of Change Unfiltered host Angela Scott sits down with Kanika Selvan, an innovative leader and change consultant in the Tech for Good space, to talk about her approach to leadership, inclusion, and self-employment.

Kanika shares:

• Her refreshing take on servant leadership and why she calls herself a "positive disruptor"—challenging norms with joy and purpose.
• The quirky habits that fuel her creativity.
• How embracing discomfort and sparking tough conversations is the key to genuine inclusion and culture change in organisations.
• The freedom she’s found in self-employment, balancing authenticity with a purpose-driven career.

Keywords: leadership, positive disruption, inclusion, self-employment, career transitions, servant leadership, diversity, change management, authentic leadership, tech for good.

Connect with Kanika:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanika-s-81355668 

**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, learning from mistakes, mid-career advice, career values

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"Recognising the responsibility that you have over your life is a constant evolution. Learning to take responsibility for what I can influence has probably been my biggest change."

That’s how my podcast guest Chris Baker views his journey into entrepreneurship. Chris is the founder and CEO of Water Mate™, a startup dedicated to helping people build resilience through cold water exposure.

Chris’s story is anything but predictable. Starting out as an aspiring young sheep farmer, Chris studied agriculture before taking a tangent into the world of business. Inspired by a transformative university experience and driven by personal loss, Chris ventured into the startup world with a mission to make a real difference with a simple but incredibly smart piece of new technology.

Join me and Chris as we talk about:

His farming roots

Cold water immersion

Startup challenges

Personal growth

Resilience

and

His future vision

"Life is like a bicycle, to keep your balance you need to keep moving forward."

That's how my latest podcast guest, Magalie Heraud, captures the essence of navigating change and driving progress in both personal and professional spheres.

Magalie's journey has taken her across the UK, France, Germany, and Switzerland, where she has made a significant impact in the tech industry and beyond. With over a decade in tech and a recent focus on sustainability and artificial intelligence, she’s becoming a thought leader dedicated to fostering positive change. Her commitment to lifelong learning and her new role as a coach for startups highlight her passion for empowering others.

Magalie's comprehensive approach to leadership and innovation, coupled with her dedication to community and ethical practices, makes her a standout figure in her field.

Join me and Magalie as we explore:

• Embracing change and continuous growth
• Innovative leadership strategies
• The importance of networking and community
• Ethical considerations in tech and sustainability
• Balancing a dynamic career with personal well-being

“Change is when you're constantly stimulated to think. No two days are the same."

That’s how my guest Rosi Petrova Charalambous describes the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of her life and her career in the software industry.

Originally from Bulgaria and now living and working in the UK, Rosi’s story is one of balancing her professional ambitions with a commitment to inspiring and encouraging others. Her journey is marked by transformative changes, from embracing her first leadership role to managing career and motherhood.

Join me and Rosi as we talk:

• Embracing unexpected opportunities and stepping up into leadership
• Navigating and conquering accent bias in a professional setting
• Using AI to enhance workplace efficiency
• Balancing career ambitions with personal well-being and family
• Relentlessly pursuing personal and professional growth

In this episode of Change Unfiltered, host Angela Scott talks to Sara Eklund, an experienced go-to-market and operations leader, about her transition to a portfolio career and her role as a fractional COO. 

Sara shares: 

• Her insights on leadership, learning to delegate, and maintaining self-care for long-term success.
• Her passion for empowering others. She offers practical advice for anyone at a career crossroads, encouraging alignment of choices with personal values and taking action on dreams.
• Her thoughts on the evolving role of AI and technology in business, balancing optimism with responsibility.

Keywords: portfolio career, fractional COO, leadership, self-care, gender equality, career transitions.

Connect with Sara:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/eklundsara

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Join me, Angela Scott, for this introduction to Change Unfiltered, a podcast uncovering the nuanced impact of change. Inspired by my own life transitions, this show explores the psychological and emotional layers often missed in discussions about change. With guests from diverse fields, expect stories of leaders' challenges and insights.

Tune in every 2nd Friday for fresh perspectives.

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