The Switch Podcast

If you struggle to set goals and stick to them, there are few better places to look for inspiration than the army. The military teaches you discipline, determination and focus - and many of the skills can be taken into the world of work.
Whether you’re looking to make a huge career pivot, or level up with intentional goal setting strategies, we bring you the hacks and habits that will make your journey much easier.

In this episode, host Gee Foottit speaks to Henry Anderson, who spent 18 years in the British Army before rapidly pivoting to become a financial advisor.

Is AI coming for your job - is it about to replace you? Or is it just going to redefine what your job looks like? If you’re afraid of becoming obsolete, this one’s for you.
Technology is evolving faster than ever, and with it, entire industries are transforming. So how can you adapt, stay relevant, and build a fulfilling career in the age of AI?

In this episode of The Switch , host Gee Foottit speaks with Oliver Pickup, award-winning journalist, speaker and expert on the future of work. After starting his career as a sports reporter for The Guardian and The Observer, Oliver has since reinvented himself as a technology writer and thought-leader exploring how humans can thrive alongside machines.

What does the future of work really look like - and how can you thrive in it?
Once a fantasy to many, remote working, hybrid working and flexible hours have transformed our lives. But have we lost something along the way? With many offices moving online, has human connection become more important than ever?

In this episode of The Switch, host Gee Foottit speaks to Paul Miller, author of Nature of Work and founder of the Digital Workplace Group. For more than two decades, Paul has helped global organisations like Adobe, Disney and EY adapt to the digital revolution - long before Zoom calls became a daily habit.

Can you hold down your dream job and maintain a fulfilling personal life? Becoming your own boss is freedom like you’ve never known - but it can easily take over your life. So how do you protect your time and still succeed? All you have to do is treat yourself like a Formula 1 car - and put wellbeing front and centre in your career journey.

In this episode of The Switch, host Gee Foottit speaks to Tracy Forsyth, Leadership Coach and Founder of Fast Track To Fearless. Tracy is a career-switch expert who helps leaders find a true balance between work and personal life. She’s also the creator of Yoga in the Boardroom - offering practical tips to calm a busy mind through yoga and meditation.

Can you build a career you love and make good money? Sarah Tucker’s “soul journey” proves it is possible - as long as you’re willing to take a leap of faith, push through fear and trust the process.

In this episode of The Switch host Gee Foottit speaks to Sarah Tucker, CEO of The Mortgage Mum. Sarah found fame on “The Voice” stage, where her stunning voice wowed audiences. Now she’s running a successful, female-run business - and shares her secrets to success.

Most of us were never taught how to manage our money. From budgeting to investing, financial literacy is a skill many of us are still figuring out - and Britain has one of the lowest rates of it in the developed world. So let’s get clued up on how money works.

In this episode of The Switch host Gee Foottit speaks to Rotimi Merriman-Johnson, better known as Mr MoneyJar to his followers, about how you can take control of your finances, grow your confidence and build lasting financial independence.

Ever wondered how to boost your career without saying a single word? Former FBI agent and world-renowned non-verbal communications expert, Joe Navarro reveals how body language and other non-verbal cues can make or break your success.

In this episode of The Switch we uncover the science behind first impressions, Joe reveals how small, often unnoticed behaviours, like a glance, a gesture, or the way you sit in a meeting, can shape the way others perceive you.

Feeling failed by the traditional career ladder? Looking for an alternative that’s not your standard 9-5? We’re told there’s only one way to succeed: climb the ladder, land the promotion, and keep chasing the next promotion. But what if there’s another way?

In this episode of The Switch host Gee Foottit speaks to Molly Johnson-Jones, CEO & Co-Founder of Flexa Careers. Molly knows first-hand the cost of questioning the system. After being sacked just 10 days after asking to work from home one day a week, she turned that setback into the spark that launched her business.