Jan 9, 202647 minS2
We’re often told to follow our skills, our passions, or chase a bigger paycheck - but what if the real key to a fulfilling career is understanding your values? Values have come up time and again throughout this latest...
About this Podcast:
Flip the switch on your career with The Switch - y our go-to podcast for expert advice and inspiring stories about making a career change. Join our host, Gee Foottit, Senior Manager at St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy, as leading UK industry thought leaders from psychology, sports, business, and entertainment share the pivotal moments and experiences that led to their career changes. Whether you’re exploring new paths or ready to make a career move, their practical insights and personal reflections will provide you with the direction, guidance, and motivation you need to make a switch of your own. The Switch is hosted by the St James's Place Financial Adviser Academy , the UK's largest financial adviser training programme which has trained over 1,350 individuals to become financial advisers. <p style='color:grey; fon
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What is The Switch about?
Flip the switch on your career with The Switch - y our go-to podcast for expert advice and inspiring stories about making a career change. Join our host, Gee Foottit, Senior Manager at St.
What has The Switch covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Missing Link in Career Change: Discover Your Values | Dr Mandeep Rai" (9 January 2026, 47 minutes), "How to Set Big Hairy Audacious Goals (And Hit Them) | Carla Brown" (9 December 2025, 30 minutes), and "What 8 Billion TV Views Taught Her About Business Success | Maz Farrelly" (2 December 2025, 63 minutes).
How often does The Switch publish?
The Switch publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 33 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Switch?
Booking probability for The Switch is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Switch requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Switch's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Switch?
The strongest fits for The Switch are Business & Professional Training. The Switch has a business audience.
About the host
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Recent guests
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Carla Brown
Managing Director and Chartered Financial Planner, National Peace Corps Association
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Maz Farrelly
former Executive Editor of Format Entertainment, Producer X Factor & Big Brother
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Rory Sutherland
vice chair of the advertising agency, Ogilvy & Mather Group
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Paul Miller
Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at Georgetown University, Miller James Miller & Hornsby LLP
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