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“I felt that there was a whole world of possibilities out there.”

From City Life to the Mountains

Rowena Phillips loved her consultancy career, but the time off she had wasn't enough to satisfy her itchy feet. Here's how she overcame her natural risk-aversion to create a fulfilling ski business – and time for the slopes she loves.

“I kept thinking that there must be more to life than this.”

From Business Development to Make-up

Writing reports and going to client meetings wasn't doing it for Kristina Gasperas. She needed something more inspiring. Here's how a surprising wedding experience sparked the start of a new, more exciting career.

“If you really feel stuck... don't wait too long to make the move.”

From Law to Digital Product Management

Marc Abraham's MBA was a great opportunity to grow – except he felt his new skill set was wasted in his current career. So, with a nudge from his wife, he began to experiment. Here's how he tapped into his network, built up his experience, and finally settled into a new niche.

“My heart just wasn’t in it.”

From Consultancy to Charity

Between Louisa Barnett's day job and her side project, it was clear which one she was most called to do. But knowing what you want and knowing how to get there are two very different things. Here's how she shifted her career into the social impact space – and made her finances work to do so.

“I never really felt I was in the right place.”

From Sales to Beer

When Stephanie Trensinger found herself wishing her working week away, she knew it was time to make a change. So, she got back in touch with activities that made her happy, volunteered and went to events. In doing so, she came across a new and creative path that truly inspired her. Here's her story.

“I felt stagnant and frustrated.”

From Greeting Cards to Furniture

George Winks' career was stuck in rut. So, when his experiments with woodwork got positive responses, he decided to take the plunge and build a business of his own. It's been stressful, but he's happy. Here's what he's learned along the way.

“I am probably, ironically, working longer and harder. But I'm also more driven, and it's more exciting.”

From Banking to Healthy Holidays

Kathryn Brierley was faced with a tough choice: stay in a career she loved but was exhausted by, or go after something totally different? Here's how she navigated isolation, ash clouds and growing pains to create a healthier, happier lifestyle.

“I went into work every day to perform a role that was written for someone else.”

From Criminal Law to Ceramics

Stine Dulong felt suffocated and trapped. But after some straight-talking from a friend, she decided to throw herself into the things that made her happiest. Here, she shares the ups and downs of turning her passion into a career – and how she now feels she’s where she’s meant to be.

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