Change Unfiltered: The Freedom to Work Differently

It’s about time we had a change leader on the podcast! So, to kick off as season 4’s first guest, Angela met with Lata Hamilton.   After starting her career in advertising and marketing, Lata made the leap into change management and has since worked with some of Australia’s biggest companies, leading transformations that have impacted tens of thousands of people.   But this episode isn’t just about what she does, it’s also about how she lives. Angela and Lata explore what it means to carve out a path that’s 9–5 free and child-free, in a world that often doesn’t quite know what to do with that kind of freedom.   In this episode:   • The truth about pivoting into change management and what most people misunderstand • What it’s really like to support a partner with health issues while growing a business • How the decision to be child-free by choice shapes career and lifestyle • The mindset shift required to cope with inconsistent income • Why being good at change doesn’t always mean being comfortable with it   You’ll also hear Angela reflect at the end on how differently people show up in the face of change and why being aware of that matters more than you might think.   Connect and show support:   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/ Instagram: instagram.com/angelajoyunfiltered Email: angela@joynergi.com Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott   Connect with Lata:   Website: https://www.latahamilton.com/pioneer Book: Pioneer Your Career Change — https://www.latahamilton.com/pioneer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latahamilton/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latahamilton/

Season 4 is here and we’re going deeper.   In this short trailer, host Angela Scott shares what to expect on Change Unfiltered this season. You’ll hear more real, unfiltered conversations with people navigating change - some right in the messy middle of it, others reflecting from the other side.   Connect and show support:   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/ Instagram: instagram.com/angelajoyunfiltered Email: angela@joynergi.com Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott

So many experienced professionals know deep down that they’re done with corporate. But actually making the leap? That’s the terrifying part.   After 20+ years in senior HR roles, Clare Wearn reached that moment. Burnout was creeping in. The job no longer felt like the right fit. But walking away from a stable pay cheque? That was another story.   In this episode, Clare shares: ✅ The moment she knew it was time to leave corporate (and why she nearly took another job instead) ✅ The fears that almost kept her stuck and how she tackled them ✅ Why networking terrified her at first, and how she pushed through ✅ The financial reality of self-employment (spoiler: the stress doesn’t disappear overnight!) ✅ What success looks like now compared to her corporate career   Plus, she reveals the songs that powered her career transition—now added to the Change Unfiltered Playlist on Spotify! 🎶   🌍 Connect with Clare: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-wearn   🎶 Check out the Change Unfiltered Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6I5Sikl02JF46cnNO6XPQI?si=dje2K4Q5Rj-mzR4WktsDVg&pi=v2B32mnsTIeFe&nd=1&dlsi=11bdbc87635441ce

In this trailer for Season 3 of Change Unfiltered, host Angela Scott reflects on the podcast’s evolution and the exciting journey ahead.   This season, she's diving even deeper into the real, unfiltered stories of people who’ve made bold career moves, whether they left corporate to start a business, shifted industries or completely redefined what success means to them.   What’s new in Season 3?   - Honest discussions about fear, identity, money, and reinvention because stepping away from what’s familiar isn’t easy. - A solo episode where I share a significant turning point from my own journey. - A few unexpected surprises along the way 👀   If you’re questioning what’s next or already in the middle of a career transition, this season is for you.   🎧 Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/ 🎶   Check out the Change Unfiltered Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6I5Sikl02JF46cnNO6XPQI?si=dje2K4Q5Rj-mzR4WktsDVg&pi=v2B32mnsTIeFe&nd=1&dlsi=11bdbc87635441ce   Keywords: career reinvention, leadership, personal growth, professional transitions, business strategy, career coaching.

“You’re only as good as your last deal”   That’s how my very first podcast guest Daryn Mason describes the fast-paced, high-pressure world of software sales, which he’s now left behind in favour of counselling and psychotherapy.   After he left school with no meaningful qualifications, Daryn taught himself to programme and worked his way up to executive level in one of the world’s largest software and cloud computing companies. In 2022, he published his long awaited book, “Deal Crash”.   After a successful corporate career, Daryn is on the brink of embarking on his new career following a three-year Masters course at the University of Abertay in Dundee, Scotland.   Join me and Daryn as we talk:   Clouds Complexity Career shifts Burnout Values  and  Pluralistic practice

Join me, Angela Scott, for this introduction to Change Unfiltered, a podcast uncovering the nuanced impact of change. Inspired by my own life transitions, this show explores the psychological and emotional layers often missed in discussions about change. With guests from diverse fields, expect stories of leaders' challenges and insights.   Tune in every 2nd Friday for fresh perspectives.   Music used throughout this podcast series from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/good-feelings License code: JIWCKSM8UX7TAPVE

Ann-Marie Plumb was living the life she thought she was supposed to want. A solid career, a relationship that looked promising, a rhythm that felt familiar and safe. But after losing her mum and facing an unexpected breakup, she reached a point many mid-career women quietly recognise. The point where “fine” is no longer enough.   In this conversation, she speaks with Angela about the moment she realised she needed to start again, the decision to quit her job, pack up her flat, and book a one-way ticket out of the UK, and what two years of travelling the world has taught her about identity, confidence and what really matters.   Ann-Marie shares the emotional and practical realities of rebuilding life from the ground up, choosing to be single and child-free in her late thirties, and why freedom becomes possible the moment you stop waiting for life to happen and start living it on your own terms.   If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re too old, too late, or too settled to choose a completely different path, this episode will remind you that you’re not. Sometimes the beginning you’ve been waiting for arrives disguised as the ending you didn’t expect.   Connect with Ann-Marie:   Instagram: instagram.com/areuokay_annie   Website: areuokayannie.com Connect and show support:   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/   Instagram: instagram.com/angelajoyunfiltered    Email: angela@joynergi.com     Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott 

In this solo episode, Angela reflects on the themes running through her recent conversations with guests Lisa and Heloise, two women who changed direction in very different ways but uncovered the same deeper truths. She explores the psychology behind performance, the masks we wear, and the quiet signals our bodies send long before we’re ready to admit something isn’t working. Angela breaks down concepts like boundary drift, identity elasticity and the conflict between instinct and logic, offering a grounded look at why mid-career change is rarely about the job itself.   If you’ve ever felt capable but misaligned, successful but disconnected, or quietly aware that something in your life no longer fits, this episode offers a place to start exploring.   Connect and show support:   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/   Instagram: instagram.com/angelajoyunfiltered    Email: angela@joynergi.com   Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott

After decades in the high-pressure world of global tech, Lisa Renals reached the moment so many mid-career professionals secretly long for. She stepped off the merry-go-round.   In this conversation, she speaks with Angela about the golden handcuffs that keep people circling limiting beliefs, the physical and emotional toll of constant “plate-spinning" and the relief of finally saying enough is enough.   Lisa shares how she found her way back to herself through solution-focused hypnotherapy and what it really means to build a life that feels calm, purposeful and self-directed.   If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to change direction, this episode will remind you that it’s not. It’s simply time to listen to what your instincts have been trying to tell you all along.   Connect and show support:   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/   Instagram: instagram.com/angelajoyunfiltered    Email: angela@joynergi.com     Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott  Connect with Lisa:   Website: lisaclarehypnotherapy.co.uk/    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisa-clare-renals-57291a/    Facebook: facebook.com/people/Lisa-Clare-Hypnotherapy/61561076156902/  Instagram: instagram.com/lisa.renals/

What happens when a woman who’s spent her whole life trying to “do it right” realises she’s been performing her way through her own pleasure? In this episode of Change Unfiltered, Angela Scott explores what it really takes to move from performance to presence through the story of a woman who rebuilt her life from the inside out. After years of chasing perfection, pleasing others, and staying busy enough not to feel, Heloïse Haupt found herself at a breaking point - burnt out, disconnected, and quietly ashamed of the truth she was hiding. What began as a private search for self-understanding became a complete reawakening of confidence, body connection and self-worth. Together, they talk about: The hidden parallels between career burnout and emotional disconnection Why so many women perform their way through life and what it takes to stop How shame keeps us quiet, and how honesty begins to heal it The link between self-love, pleasure, and personal power What changes when you finally start listening to your body’s wisdom This is a conversation about permission, to feel, to rest and to want more, and the freedom that comes when you stop faking it.   Connect with Heloïse Instagram: instagram.com/heloisehaupt Website: heloisehaupt.com   Connect and show support   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/ Instagram: instagram.com/angelajoyunfiltered  Email: angela@joynergi.com  Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott  

In this solo episode, Angela reflects on the two very different opening conversations of the season with Lata Hamilton on leading change and Karen Skidmore on living it. What begins as a comparison becomes a deeper exploration of how real transformation always has two layers: the outer work of what we do, and the inner work of who we’re becoming. Angela unpacks why we often feel “stuck” when our inner change hasn’t yet caught up with the external one, how raw and polished states both have value, and why the in-between (that uncomfortable neutral zone) is where wisdom forms. If you’re navigating a transition, in work or in life, this episode is a reminder that confusion isn’t failure. It’s growth in motion. Themes: – The two layers of change: outer vs. inner – Raw vs. polished states of transformation – The psychology of endings, neutral zones, and beginnings – Midlife leadership and the courage to stay curious   Connect and show support:   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/ Instagram: instagram.com/angelajoyunfiltered  Email: angela@joynergi.com  Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott 

Karen Skidmore has worn many professional identities but the one she’s most proud of might just be the one she never planned for.   In this episode, Karen joins Angela to explore what happens when success stops fitting the way it used to. From corporate boardrooms to coaching programmes to Reiki and somatic healing, her story is one of continuous reinvention and learning to listen, not just to logic but to the body’s quiet signals.   Together, they unpack what it means to outgrow old definitions of achievement, to move beyond conditioning, and to let midlife become a time of renewal rather than retreat.   In this episode: The hidden confidence gap and the reality of imposter feelings How conditioning shapes our early ideas of success and how to unlearn them The unexpected lessons of 20 years in self-employment What it takes to let go of a thriving business when it no longer fits How the body often knows what the mind can’t yet articulate Why midlife is the perfect time to shapeshift and begin again   Connect and show support:   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/ Instagram: instagram.com/angelajoyunfiltered Email: angela@joynergi.com Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott   Connect with Karen:   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karenskidmore/  Instagram: instagram.com/karenskidmore  Website: serotina.co.uk/ 

What happens when the roles you’ve worked so hard to earn (lawyer, founder, parent, carer) start to collide?    In this deeply honest conversation, lawyer and startup founder Sarah Wilder shares what it means to hold complexity with grace, even when everything feels like too much. From the invisible weight of caregiving and perimenopause to the moment she realised something had to give, Sarah shares what it takes to keep showing up and what it looks like to finally stop doing it all. Sarah’s story offers both candour and hope for anyone realising that the change they need to make might mean it’s time to do less.   Connect and show support:   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/ Instagram: instagram.com/angelajoyunfiltered Email: angela@joynergi.com Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott   Connect with Sarah:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-wilder-she-her-1302bb19/   Website: https://www.path-light.io/

In this powerful Mental Health Awareness Week conversation, Angela is joined by returning guest Daryn Mason, a former tech exec turned psychotherapist, to explore why so many men struggle to talk about their mental health. Together they unpack the emotional cost of staying silent, the societal pressures that shape male identity, and the real impact of high-performance environments on wellbeing. From the early signs of burnout to full breakdown, Daryn shares his dual perspective as both a survivor and a therapist with insight, warmth, and clarity.   Themes include: – The three stages of burnout: flameout, burnout, rustout – Why success and mental health aren’t opposites – Perfectionism, performance identity & compartmentalisation – The importance of active listening and real recovery – Why men often wait until it’s “too late” to get help   Connect and show support:   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/ Instagram: instagram.com/angelajoyunfiltered Email: angela@joynergi.com Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott   Links: – "Working Pluralistically with Burnout: A therapist's guide" - Daryn’s burnout guide for therapists: https://amzn.eu/d/6NjxmHQ – Connect with Daryn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darynmason/

This special solo episode marks Mental Health Awareness Week with a deeply personal story from Angela Scott. It’s not a story of crisis or collapse, but of quiet misalignment and the slow, steady realisation that “not that bad” isn’t the same as alright. If you’ve ever felt like you’re performing a life that no longer fits, this one’s for you.   Key Themes: The invisible cost of overadaptation in high-functioning professionals Why mental health challenges don’t always look dramatic Trust, misfit, and the slow erosion of self in misaligned systems Letting go of performative roles and reclaiming vitality Redefining success through clarity, not consensus   If this episode resonated with you, Angela would love to hear from you.    Connect and show support:   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/ Instagram: instagram.com/angelajoyunfiltered Email: angela@joynergi.com Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott

What is it isn't really about the money but more about creating a life you don’t need to escape from?   In this episode, Angela talks with Linda Ta Yonemoto, founder of Good For You Money, about what it really means to build wealth on your own terms. Linda shares her story of growing up as a child of refugees, navigating a high-pressure career in tech and digital strategy, and ultimately choosing a path aligned with her values. Together they explore how our relationship with money shapes our identity, why high earners can still feel trapped, and how to design a life that’s sustainable, not just financially but emotionally. Themes: Financial independence beyond FIRE Values-based wealth and time freedom Identity, status, and the cost of over adaptation Breaking inherited success scripts Redefining growth outside the corporate path Whether you’re leading a company or leading your own reinvention, this is an invitation to rethink what you’re really working for.   Connect and show support:   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/ Instagram: instagram.com/angelajoyunfiltered Email: angela@joynergi.com Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott

High performance looks great on paper. Until your body starts keeping the score.   In this episode, Aoife Reilly shares how she went from thriving at IBM and Meta to facing a quiet health crisis that changed everything. What began as burnout symptoms turned into a complete rethinking of success, work, and well-being.   We talk about: The physical cost of pushing through and why most people miss the early signs Why Aoife didn’t leave corporate overnight — and what changed when she became a parent How she built Juvelo to support leaders who want to thrive without burning out The surprising link between nutrition, energy, and executive performance   This isn’t your usual burnout story — it’s about making space for health before your body forces you to.   Connect and show support:   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/ Instagram: instagram.com/angelajoyunfiltered Email: angela@joynergi.com Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott   Connect with Aoife: www.juvelolife.com Email: aoife@juvelolife.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoife-reilly-juvelo/

What do archaeology, the Peace Corps, and SaaS revenue architecture have in common? More than you think, especially when Beth Yehaskel is the one connecting the dots. Beth didn’t set out to build a career in tech. She started in the dirt (literally) as an archaeologist. But her love of writing and curiosity about people took her from field reports to technical writing, and eventually to customer success, go-to-market strategy, and coaching executives across the globe. In this episode, we talk about how to spot the systems and patterns that hold businesses (and careers) back, and why stepping away after a bad job can sometimes be the best decision you ever make.   We also explore: The red flags she missed and what she learned from a role that didn’t work Why consulting helped her rediscover confidence and clarity Why AI is about systems, not shortcuts.   If you’ve ever felt stuck between “I’ve worked hard for this” and “I’m not sure I want it anymore,” Beth’s story will speak to you.   Connect and show support:   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/ Instagram: instagram.com/angelajoyunfiltered Email: angela@joynergi.com Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott   Connect with Beth:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-yehaskel-4b71a https://www.elevategtmexecs.com/  

What happens when the identity you’ve built no longer fits?   For years, Meghan Opitz was unstoppable—competitive swimmer, tech startup leader, high-achiever through and through. She was always chasing the next goal. But when life threw unexpected challenges her way, she was forced to re-examine everything she thought she knew about success.   In this episode of Change Unfiltered, Meghan shares: ✔️ The real difference between ambition and drive—and why one is often misunderstood ✔️ How competitive swimming shaped her mindset—and the moment she realised she wouldn’t become an Olympian ✔️ What it was like to scale a tech company pre-IPO—and then face a completely different challenge: motherhood ✔️ Why she felt like she was failing as a mum—and the mindset shift that changed everything ✔️ What success looks like now—and why it’s no longer about chasing the next big milestone   Plus, she reveals the unexpected anthem that got her through one of the biggest moments of her life—now added to the Change Unfiltered Playlist on Spotify.   🌍 Connect with Meghan: 🔗 Website: https://www.meghanopitz.com 🔗 Substack: Every Woman Rising https://meghanopitz.substack.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanopitz   🎶 Check out the Change Unfiltered Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6I5Sikl02JF46cnNO6XPQI?si=0xHVp2ZnSieLuluIuJzOHQ&pi=-o8l_L5cSFWoT&nd=1&dlsi=9273cc1b711c4bba  or search for Change Unfiltered Podcast: Guest Choices    

So many experienced professionals hit a point where corporate life stops making sense. But knowing it and doing something about it? That’s a different challenge. After a long career in financial services and tech, Carmen Orr found herself at a crossroads. She’d built high-performing teams, navigated executive leadership, and thrived in complex business environments. But then layoffs, ageism, and the slow realisation that the traditional job market wasn’t built for people like her. So, she decided to do something radical: to bet on herself. In this episode, Carmen shares: The gut-punch of applying for jobs and getting one interview in nine months The invisible barriers of ageism in hiring and how fractional work flips the script Why she almost didn’t go out on her own (and what changed her mind) How she landed her first clients The secret being a successful fractional leader Plus, she reveals the song that sums up her career transition—now added to the Change Unfiltered Playlist on Spotify.   Connect with Carmen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmenorr/ Think2Perform website: https://www.think2perform.com/about-us/#team   Carmen’s book recommendations: The AI-Driven Leader: Harnessing AI to Make Faster, Smarter Decisions – Geoff Woods Team-Based Strategic Planning: A Complete Guide to Structuring, Facilitating, and Implementing the Process – C. Davis Fogg The Soul of Wealth: 50 Reflections on Money and Meaning – Daniel Crosby   Check out the Change Unfiltered Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6I5Sikl02JF46cnNO6XPQI?si=dje2K4Q5Rj-mzR4WktsDVg&pi=v2B32mnsTIeFe&nd=1&dlsi=11bdbc87635441ce