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Episode 9: What's it like to go from Corporate Communications into either acting in the West End or Children's TV, or to go from sales and recruitment into crane driving and construction? Join our Career change special part 2 - with Katie Kelleher, Antony Antunes and Kevin Mears - to find out more.

Episode Summary

In part 2 of our career change special we find out what it's like to go from Corporate Communications into acting in the West End and Kids TV and social media, but also what it was like to go from sales and recruitment into crane driving and construction. Listen in to our panel of Katie Kelleher, Antony Antunes and Kevin Mears to hear their fascinating insights and what inspired and motivated them to make the change.

Episode Notes

Career Change special part 2 - themes & chapters

2 mins - thinking about changing career for the first time (Katie Kelleher).

3mins - selling yourself and gaining the confidence to do so.

4mins - the fear of the unknown, sacrifice and being brave enough to make the jump.

5mins - from John Lewis to acting in the West End (Antony Antunes).

7mins - a parallel career as a scriptwriter and being inspired by the birth of a first child (Kevin Mears).

9mins - the challenge of editing and promoting film scripts in Covid-19.

10mins - what was your big motivation to make a change? (ALL)

14mins - balancing the day job, family life and the side-hustle, plus the benefits of Zoom and no commute (KM).

15mins30s - Entrepreneurial spirit in a time of Covid (Katie Kelleher).

16mins30s - state of the arts (Antony Antunes).

17mins10s - What gets you out of bed and inspires you? (ALL)

22mins30s - Social media: top tips from the panel.

28mins - recruiting a female tower crane operator in a pet shop and women on the tools (Katie).

31mins - advice for anyone thinking about making a career change (ALL).

34mins30s - what was your go to comfort thing during lockdown? (ALL)

42mins - meet and greets in Basildon with Bing! (Kevin)