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From the archive: Episode #170 - Julie DeLucca-Collins is a certified Tiny Habits and Thrive Global Coach, a speaker, podcaster, and top selling author. She explains the way we automate certain behaviours, why you can’t rely on motivation to achieve results and how to change the neural pathways in your brain.

What you’ll learn

• [2:11] How Julie learned what makes people successful. 
• [6:26] The benefits of working in corporate America. 
• [8:20] How Julie found out about the power of habits and habit creation. 
• [10:23] Why you can’t rely on motivation to change. 
• [12:25] How to create a habit. 
• [13:35] The link between habits and emotions. 
• [15:05] The best way to build tiny habits. 
• [17:50] How to celebrate yourself without being cringy. 
• [21:04] Why you should always acknowledge your achievements. 
• [22:40] What happens in your brain when you make a new habit. 
• [24:17] Common misunderstandings about neuroplasticity. 
• [25:35] Techniques to make it easier to rewire your brain. 
• [28:29] The human brain's ability to change. 
• [29:50] How long it takes to form a new habit. 
• [31:43] How to know what habits will serve you best. 
• [35:07] The best way to manage your inbox. 
• [36:30] What to do if you stop practising a good habit. 
• [42:42] Why easy wins are so important. 
• [44:50] The strength of old habits and how to break them. 
• [49:10] Using apps to help you build habits. 
• [50:22] What causes addictive behaviours and how to overcome them. 

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/from-motivation-to-automation-how-to-create-change-through-consistent-habits/

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#219: Brian Von Ancken is a health and wellness entrepreneur and the founder of Wellness Growth Mastermind.  He explains how you can create your personal health formula, the different habits you can try to improve your health, and the ways you can measure your progress.

What you’ll learn

• [02:10] What a total health formula is and how it contributes to your wellbeing. 
• [4:04] Different habits you can build to improve your health. 
• [7:00] The power of a 2-minute meditation and positive affirmations. 
• [9:29] The connection between body muscle and cognitive decline. 
• [10:12] How to enact behaviour change and build new habits. 
• [12:20] Positive things you can do for your health. 
• [14:39] How to know what to prioritise in life, and the challenge of balancing your work, life and health. 
• [19:02] The importance of being kind to yourself when you make mistakes. 
• [22:07] How to measure progress with your mental health. 
• [26:17] The emotional side to wellbeing and health. 
• [30:50] How to start focusing more on your health. 
• [33:40] The importance of balance and knowing what makes you happy. 
• [37:18] How to find what activities are restorative for you.

Resources mentioned in this episode
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• Insight Timer
• Notion
• No More Mr Nice Guy, Robert Glover
• Oura Ring
• Atomic Habits, James Clear
• ChatGPT
• Yoga Nidra
• Olo app

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/finding-your-personal-health-formula-even-when-you-think-youre-too-busy/

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Jeremy Cline rarely focuses on his own journey during his episodes of the Change Work Life podcast. As 2025 draws to a close, Jeremy reflects on the past year, sharing his gratitude for the successes and positive moments he often overlooks in favour of thinking ahead. Rather than look forward, Jeremy took this opportunity to pause, appreciate what went well, and offer listeners a glimpse into his personal reflections and growth over the last twelve months.

What's in this episode:

1. Introduction and Purpose of the Episode

• End-of-year reflection, timed just before 2025 concludes
• Jeremy Cline’s intention to share personal insights and focus on gratitude

2. The Private Wealth Professional Circle

• Creation and development of the group in 2025
• The concept: personal advisory board/mastermind for private wealth sector professionals
• Membership and meeting format (quarterly, in-person, Central London breakfasts)
• Early experiences: beta group formation and first meetings
• Pride in building something new from scratch

3. Skills Learned and New Practices

• Cold emailing and outreach to potential group members
• Insights from conversations with other professionals in the private wealth sector
• Adoption of AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude AI

4. One-to-One Coaching Work

• Working with business owners post-buyout: dynamics of joint coaching
• Identifying and working within a professional advisor niche
• Enjoyment and privilege of facilitating thought processes
• The synergy between coaching and the Private Wealth Professional Circle

5. The Podcast as a Networking and Learning Tool

• Celebrating six years of podcasting and the milestone of episode 200
• The value of the podcast for learning and making new connections
• Special acknowledgment of Al Elliot’s mentorship
• Other influential guests: Rob Dix and lessons learned about entrepreneurship and business ownership

6. Voluntary Work in the Bitcoin Sector

• Engagement with Bitcoin Policy UK
• Role in producing the Bitcoin Policy UK podcast
• The value of volunteering and learning in the sector

7. The Importance and Power of Networking

• Networking as a driver behind many career and personal opportunities
• Random introductions leading to ideal coaching clients
• Reflection on overcoming discomfort when reaching out to new contacts

8. Personal Pursuits and Well-being

• Reconnecting with jazz music: joining local sessions and the joy it brings
• Making a conscious effort to disconnect during holidays
• Improvements in personal health following medical tests:
  • Using ChatGPT for dietary advice and practical meal ideas
  • Move towards home-cooking and controlling ingredients

9. Family and Home Life

• Observations on daughter’s development and transition towards adolescence
• Acknowledgement of wife’s support in both business and coordinating home improvements
• Reflections on home renovations and putting a personal stamp on the house

10. Year in Review and Forward Look

• Distinguishing between 2024 as a year of exploration and 2025 as one of consolidation and focus
• Recognising the value of relationships across all areas of life
• Optimism and curiosity for what 2026 may bring, despite the uncertainty

11. Closing Remarks

• Invitation for listener feedback and questions
• Appreciation for listeners’ role in the podcast’s continuation

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This episode was originally published on the Career 101 Podcast with Porschia Parker-Griffin on 13 June 2024:

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Productivity hacks are increasingly crucial in today’s fast-paced business environment, particularly for entrepreneurs who juggle multiple responsibilities. Are you maximizing your time and resources effectively?

In this episode, our host and CEO, Porschia, along with our guest, Jeremy Cline, explore what productivity means for entrepreneurs and why it matters. They discuss the motivations behind starting a business and provide practical productivity hacks to manage an endless to-do list without reinventing the wheel.

You’ll also learn about the importance of asking for help, a common struggle for many entrepreneurs. Porschia and Jeremy share their favorite productivity hacks tools and highlight common mistakes entrepreneurs make regarding productivity.

Jeremy is a coach and the host of Change Work Life, the podcast that’s all about beating the Sunday evening blues and enjoying Mondays again. After 20 years spent largely furthering other people’s dreams, Jeremy started to wonder whether he was going to end his career thinking, “Really?  This is what I did with forty years of working life?” And so in 2019 he started the Change Work Life podcast and became a coach in 2022 to help others.

 What you’ll learn:

• The true meaning of productivity and why it’s essential for entrepreneurs
• How to determine if you’re being productive or not
• Common productivity mistakes made by entrepreneurs and how to avoid them
• How to know if you avoid getting support and when you should ask for help
• Effective productivity hacks to manage a never-ending to-do list

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This episode was originally published on Bitcoin For Millennials with Bram Kanstein on 23 May 2024:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XosjkRc2FA0

Jeremy Cline is a seasoned coach with a passion for Bitcoin, who helps professionals and business owners to transform their careers and personal lives for sustainable, long-term success and well-being. As the host of the 'Change Work Life' podcast, he talks with individuals who have redefined their career trajectories and explores practical changes anyone can make to achieve a more fulfilling work-life experience.

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Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction and Overview

3:00 - Identifying Stagnation and the Need for Change

6:40 - Personal Journeys and Career Transformations

13:01 - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Redefining Success

25:35 - The Role of Self-Awareness and Curiosity in Coaching

33:01 - Self-Awareness and Conscious Decision-Making in Coaching

36:09 - Practical Tips for Coaching: Providing Space and Asking Questions

49:49 - Embracing Uncertainty and Taking Risks in Career Transitions

55:46 - Exploring the Transformative Possibilities of Bitcoin

1:05:07 - Finding the Entry Point

1:10:55 - The Challenge of Changing Beliefs

1:19:06 - The Power of Curiosity and Open-Mindedness

1:31:23 - Humans Can Figure It Out

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From the archive: Episode #088 - “Build Your Dream Network” author Kelly Hoey helps us network better and explains how you can use networking to change your career.

What you'll learn

• [03:12] Kelly discusses how she made the shift from law to become a networking expert.
• [04:40] Kelly explains her definition of the term ‘networking’.
• [06:14] How observing and working within your existing network can lead to opportunities.
• [07:50] Utilising your existing connections to unearth opportunities.
• [10:45] Tips for controlling the anxiety that comes with networking.
• [12:03] How to start networking when changing your career.
• [15:12] Looking to your network before reaching out to people outside it.
• [17:41] Working through hesitation in building relationships.
• [19:19] Showing appreciation for advice given to you and why following up is important.
• [21:34] How to schedule your time to encourage yourself to network.
• [23:28] Conducting informational interviews to research a potential change in career.
• [25:52] Thinking about the landscape of your ideal job to judge if it’s the right fit for you.
• [29:19] Engaging with people regularly to build your relationships.
• [31:01] Actively helping industry peers to help you understand other perspectives.
• [34:01] How by getting together with others in the middle of a career change you can help each other.

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/how-networking-can-help-you-change-career/

Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

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#216: Jeanette Ramsden is the CEO and owner of The Curve Group where she provides HR and recruitment services to transform working lives.  She explains the first steps to take if you’re made redundant, what types of jobs you should look for, and how to explain your redundancy to future employers. 

What you’ll learn

• [02:16] The declining use of outplacements. 
• [03:06] How outplacement packages help people who have been made redundant. 
• [04:13] The personal impact of getting made redundant. 
• [05:54] What an exit statement is. 
• [08:10] How to explain why you got made redundant to prospective employers. 
• [09:11] What to do if your employer tells you you’re being made redundant.
• [11:53] The risks of taking the wrong job when under financial pressure. 
• [13:50] How to work out what job is right for you. 
• [17:55] The mindset you need to sell yourself. 
• [19:25] What to include in a 5 year career plan. 
• [21:50] The danger of rushing into job applications. 
• [24:15] How to avoid shiny object syndrome when looking for a new job. 
• [27:09] The different ways coaching can help and how to access support. 
• [30:00] How to use AI to help you identify your strengths. 
• [31:23] Top tips for effective networking. 
• [35:31] How to deal with rejection and setbacks. 
• [39:46] What to do with your time when you’re out of work. 
• [43:07] How effectively to use your existing network.

Resources mentioned in this episode
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• Quote: “Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”
• FollowUpThen

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/diy-outplacement-practical-steps-when-youve-been-made-redundant/

Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

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#216: Alistair Gordon is the founder of Expertunity, and a world-renowned authority on subject matter experts.  He explains why talented specialists get stuck doing low level work, the skills specialists need to advance their career, and the options specialists have for career progression. 

What you’ll learn

• [02:05] The signs that you’re hitting a ceiling in your career. 
• [04:58] Why some high-level workers get stuck doing low-level work. 
• [08:30] The options specialists have for career progression. 
• [13:11] The skills specialists need to build to advance their career. 
• [15:21] How enterprise skills enable specialists to add more value. 
• [17:37] The most important enterprise skills to learn. 
• [20:48] How to justify spending time on non-essential tasks. 
• [23:50] Why technical experts aren’t good at training. 
• [25:35] How specialists can develop their stakeholder engagement skills. 
• [29:20] How to move from low-level tasks to an understanding of the higher aims. 
• [32:20] Why you should ask for the reasoning behind the tasks you’re asked to do. 
• [35:20] The power of asking the right questions. 
• [36:50] The restraints specialists have placed on them. 
• [44:42] How specialists can make others understand the value of their work. 

Resources mentioned in this episode
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• Eisenhower Grid
• Putting Stories To Work, Shawn Callahan
• Emotional Intelligence 2.0, Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/breaking-the-technical-ceiling-how-an-expert-can-go-from-specialist-to-strategist/

Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

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#216: Dr. Elaine Smith is a clinical psychologist with over 15 years’ experience working in mental health.  She explains the neurological benefits of disconnecting from work, how long it takes to relax, and why people find it difficult to disconnect from work.

What you’ll learn

• [02:05] The benefits of fully disconnecting from work when you’re on holiday. 
• [04:40] What to do if you’re thinking about work when on holiday. 
• [08:35] How being on holiday can affect how you feel. 
• [10:15] The importance of a work-life balance. 
• [11:50] Ways to reduce the stress around holiday planning. 
• [13:42] How long it takes to relax properly. 
• [15:47] How to get ready for a holiday. 
• [17:36] When to start preparing at work for an upcoming holiday. 
• [18:50] How to deal with the expectation that you’ll work on holiday. 
• [27:26] What you should write an out-of-office message. 
• [29:45] How people respond to seeing you’re not available. 
• [32:31] Why people find it difficult to disconnect from work. 
• [34:16] Techniques to reduce the amount of time you spend on your phone. 
• [37:08] The ways smartphones affect our attention and the value of being bored. 
• [38:50] How to resist the temptation to spend time on your phone. 
• [41:20] How to make your return to work less stressful. 
• [45:45] Introducing progressive muscle relaxation.

Resources mentioned in this episode
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• Beat Annual Leave Anxiety course
• ScreenZen
• Progressive Muscle Relaxation

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/beating-holiday-anxiety-how-to-take-time-off-without-taking-work-with-you/

Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

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#215: Graeme Jordan is a job application, CV and interview consultant.  He explains what you should include in your CV, common mistakes people make when applying for jobs, and how employers screen job applications.

What you’ll learn

• [01:42] What role the CV plays in 2025. 
• [03:25] How to get jobs that aren’t advertised to the general public. 
• [07:08] What happens to your CV when you send it to an employer. 
• [09:29] How employers use AI to screen CVs. 
• [11:09] The different stages of review a CV goes through. 
• [15:09] Common problems with the recruitment process. 
• [19:21] What the application tracking system is and how it works. 
• [23:06] How to improve your CV. 
• [25:11] The type of jobs you should apply for. 
• [25:43] What criteria to include in a job application. 
• [28:28] What to include in your CV and how to keep it relevant. 
• [30:37] How much you need to tailor your CV to each job. 
• [33:30] Why you shouldn’t use the ‘easy apply’ feature. 
• [36:14] How to format your CV and how long it should be. 
• [38:16] What to include in a cover letter. 
• [42:23] The sales skills you need to get a job. 
• [44:30] Marketing techniques you can use to improve your CV. 
• [51:52] How you should respond to a personality test in a job application. 

Resources mentioned in this episode
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• Surrounded By Idiots, Thomas Erikson
• Change Work Life Coaching

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/how-to-write-a-cv-in-the-age-of-ai-and-automation/

Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!