Success Stories: From Job

“I needed a new challenge, but one that allowed me to work flexibly.”

From Charity to Children's Clothing

Samantha Collen loved her work. But then her personal circumstances changed. Here, she shares how she found a niche that was an ideal match for her skills, surprisingly close to home.

“I'd plateaued in my day job; after ten years I needed something new.”

From Marketing to Storytelling

Matthew Barrett didn't dislike his work, but he wanted to start something of his own. Here, he shares how he built and tested his ideas gradually (without risking his income), the mindset shift that's been crucial, and the financial plan that's allowed him to finally make the jump with both feet.

“It was a dream that I just had to give a shot.”

From Product Development to Gelato

Frustrated with slow-moving corporate processes? Hannah Wood was. When a scholarship abroad reawakened her foodie roots, she suddenly saw an opportunity back home. Here's how she sparked a new community partnership which helped make her ideas a reality.

“My friends all seemed to know what they were doing with their careers, while I felt stuck and unfulfilled.”

From Account Manager to Portfolio Careerist

Thea Partridge had spent years pursuing a 'sensible' marketing career, but wasn't happy. Here, she shares how she found the confidence she needed to make opportunities for herself, and to develop a creative portfolio career that fits.

“I couldn't make the difference I wanted in a job that was so all-consuming.”

From Teaching to Prison Reform

When she found a social cause that inspired her, Sarah Beresford couldn't resist pivoting her career. Here's how she took a calculated risk to turn that passion into a paying, fulfilling role.

“I was running out of steam to keep plugging away at the same old problems.”

From Tech to Photography

Can you really make a similar salary doing something more creative? Paul Clarke has shown you can, though it's taken time, a few zero-income months, and a lot of work along the way. Here's his story.

“For any new idea that came up, I'd always find a reason why I couldn't do it.”

From Insurance to Data Science

Stuck in a thought loop that trashed all her ideas, Andrea Asamoah set out to change her mindset. Here, she shares the low-risk approach she used to narrow down her options, and how she’s now found work that fits.

“I wanted to make a difference. But all I was doing was making rich companies richer.”

From Marketing to Portfolio Career

Kiran Gill's career looked great on paper, but left her feeling hollow. So, in a bold leap, she quit her job and started to bring to life ideas she'd been thinking about for almost a decade. Here, she shares how taking a portfolio approach to work has allowed her to pursue all her passions.

“I felt I was letting my employer down by not going back.”

From Corporate Life to Portfolio Career

Vicki Weinberg had had a tough year; when the time came to return to work, she simply wasn't ready. So, she decided to create the flexible work setup she needed, though little did she know she'd end up with three different strands to her career. Here's her story.

“I was living life at such a furious pace; I needed to step off the treadmill.”

From Google to Start-up

Longing to get off the beaten track? Thomas Davies took eight months' leave to figure out his next move. During that time he got clear on his business idea, and sought help from 200 people he'd never met before. Here, he shares how he became a bootstrapping CEO, and why he's never been happier.

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Success Stories: From Job

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