Success Stories

Real life stories from people who made the leap. Discover how they did it.

From Detective Sergeant to Property Development Business

By New Career Skills

Dave Masters previously worked as a Detective Sergeant. After taking a career break, he retrained in plumbing and now runs his own property development business. In this article he shares his story of how he made the change, and offers his tips for changing career successfully. More

From Software Support to Founder of Lifestyle Coaching Organisation

By Alison Ottoway

Alison Ottaway previously worked for Microsoft in software support. She relocated to Italy, and founded a lifestyle coaching organisation. In this article she shares her story of how she made the change, and offers her tips for changing career successfully. More

From Arts Grant Giving to Founder of Technology Consultancy

By Francesca Geens

Francesca Geens previously worked in grant giving for the Arts. She founded and now runs her own technology consultancy. In this article she shares her story of how she made the change, and offers her tips for changing career successfully. More

Video: From Music Industry to Property Business Owner

By Sab

David McGeachie shares his career change story from working in the music industry to setting up his own property business. More

From Magazine Art Editor to Freelance Photographer and Graphic Designer

By Sheradon Dublin

Sheradon Dublin was the art director for an audio and music magazine. He used his redundancy to launch himself as a self-employed photographer and graphic designer. Here, he shares his story as well as tips and insights about changing career. More

Video: From Team Leader, Online News Agency to Secondary School Teacher

By Sab

Laura worked in Canary Wharf for an Online News Agency for three years before embarking on a teaching career. In this video she explains how she made the change as well as giving encouragement to help you make your own career change.
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Training Education and Workforce Development Manager toBoat Building

By Marc Chivers

Marc Chivers took the brave step in changing career from management to boat building through a training course with The Boat Building Academy. Read about his change here! More

Video: From IT to Acting

By Sab

From working in IT to a career in acting: Dan Richardson shares his story and advice for making a successful career change. More

Video: From the Health Sector to Theatre Directing

By Sab

Theatre director and drama facilitator Ed Bartram used to work in the health sector in a managerial role. Whilst working in his old job, he studied theatre part time for two years, then used redundancy as an opportunity to dive into a new drama career.
In this video, Ed shares his story, lessons, and advice for making a successful career change. More

From Strategic Policy to Coaching Potential!

By Sab

Marcelle Fletcher worked for many years in a variety of rewarding roles in the public sector, but wanted to draw on her skills and experience to work with people to help them reach their potential. She suggests we do have options and we can embrace change and let go of fear. Read her story here. More

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