Thinking about a career change but not sure where to start? You’re not alone, a quarter of UK workers are dissatisfied with their career and a third are considering a change in the next 12 months (Source: Best Job campaign).

For many, the challenge isn’t just knowing they want something different, it’s knowing how to make that change. At a time when organisations are restructuring and job security feels less certain, fewer people are being offered the guidance they need to navigate what comes next.

Research shows that while many companies are undertaking or considering redundancies, fewer than half now offer opportunities to move into new roles internally, and fewer still provide access to career coaching or structured career advice. (Source: LHH). This growing career change advice gap leaves many people facing major decisions without the clarity or support to move forward confidently. Changing careers can feel overwhelming. It is rarely a single moment. It’s a process shaped by questions around fulfilment, financial security, skills, and long-term purpose. 

Switch in Six is a free, interactive Career Change Guide designed to support people at every stage of that journey, whether you’re exploring possibilities or actively preparing for a transition. Across six chapters, you’ll hear from six experts, each sharing insight into the emotional, practical, and professional aspects of changing careers.

At St. James’s Place, a career change is part of the story. Over 1,300 people have joined the profession through our Financial Adviser Academy. Through a dedicated training programme, people from a wide range of backgrounds retrain, qualify, and build long-term careers supporting clients through life’s most important financial decisions. 

  • Chapter One

    Career fulfilment by Trenton Moss

    Trenton Moss is a business leader, trainer and coach that inspires those around him to achieve more than they thought they could.  

    In this chapter Trenton explores fulfilment and whether a career change is the right step for you. 

  • Chapter Two

    Affording your career change by Ed Enver

    Ed is an entrepreneur, director, and financial adviser, who started his company, Enver Wealth Management in 2015, achieving Partner status at St. James’s Place within a year of his graduation from St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy.

    In this chapter Ed explores the realities of a career change from a financial perspective and helps you to understand whether it is the right time for you to take that step. 

  • Chapter Three

    Integrated exercises by Carole Piper

    Carole Piper is Head of Skills and Development at St. James’s Place. She began her career in television, presenting for major broadcasters including the BBC. After years in this industry, she began to feel drawn to something more lasting – enabling people to grow and build confidence in themselves. That realisation led her to shift careers into learning and development, determined to make a deeper impact by empowering others.

    In this chapter Carole explores the emotional barriers of changing careers and helps you to understand the transferrable skills you possess. 

  • Chapter Four

    What are the careers of the future? by Oliver Pickup

    Oliver Pickup is an award-winning, London-based journalist, speaker, cultural commentator, and educator who explores the messy, fascinating intersection where humanity meets technology. With over two decades in journalism – by lined in all English newspapers – he now helps organisations navigate what he calls “human work evolution”.

    In this chapter Oliver explores what the future of our economy could look like and which sectors he thinks offer the best opportunities with a growing number of individuals experiencing FOBO. 

  • Chapter Five
    How do I move into a career with no experience? by Shoshanna Davis

    Shoshanna Davis, widely known as the ‘Fairy Job Mother,’ is an entrepreneur and expert on all things careers, the future of work and Gen Z.

    In this chapter Shoshanna explores some of the doubts people experience when considering a career change. She provides some great tips and exercises to help give you the confidence to overcome some of the fears of switching careers.  

  • Chapter Six

    Job seeking tips by Jasmine Morton

    Jasmine Morton received little to no career support when starting her career journey as a teenager. Jasmine embarked on her own journey to become a Career Development Professional. She gained a Career Management MA with distinction, alongside the Qualification for Career Development (QCD) with the Career Development Institute (CDI), and then went on to complete a Level 6 CDI Certificate in Careers Leadership.

    In this chapter, Jasmine provides her top tips for exploring the job market and helps you to create a job search strategy that puts you in the best possible position for a successful career change. 

Career fulfilment by Trenton Moss

Trenton Moss is a business leader, trainer and coach that inspires those around him to achieve more than they thought they could.  

In this chapter Trenton explores fulfilment and whether a career change is the right step for you. 

Affording your career change by Ed Enver

Ed is an entrepreneur, director, and financial adviser, who started his company, Enver Wealth Management in 2015, achieving Partner status at St. James’s Place within a year of his graduation from St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy.

In this chapter Ed explores the realities of a career change from a financial perspective and helps you to understand whether it is the right time for you to take that step. 

Integrated exercises by Carole Piper

Carole Piper is Head of Skills and Development at St. James’s Place. She began her career in television, presenting for major broadcasters including the BBC. After years in this industry, she began to feel drawn to something more lasting – enabling people to grow and build confidence in themselves. That realisation led her to shift careers into learning and development, determined to make a deeper impact by empowering others.

In this chapter Carole explores the emotional barriers of changing careers and helps you to understand the transferrable skills you possess. 

What are the careers of the future? by Oliver Pickup

Oliver Pickup is an award-winning, London-based journalist, speaker, cultural commentator, and educator who explores the messy, fascinating intersection where humanity meets technology. With over two decades in journalism – by lined in all English newspapers – he now helps organisations navigate what he calls “human work evolution”.

In this chapter Oliver explores what the future of our economy could look like and which sectors he thinks offer the best opportunities with a growing number of individuals experiencing FOBO. 

How do I move into a career with no experience? by Shoshanna Davis

Shoshanna Davis, widely known as the ‘Fairy Job Mother,’ is an entrepreneur and expert on all things careers, the future of work and Gen Z.

In this chapter Shoshanna explores some of the doubts people experience when considering a career change. She provides some great tips and exercises to help give you the confidence to overcome some of the fears of switching careers.  

Job seeking tips by Jasmine Morton

Jasmine Morton received little to no career support when starting her career journey as a teenager. Jasmine embarked on her own journey to become a Career Development Professional. She gained a Career Management MA with distinction, alongside the Qualification for Career Development (QCD) with the Career Development Institute (CDI), and then went on to complete a Level 6 CDI Certificate in Careers Leadership.

In this chapter, Jasmine provides her top tips for exploring the job market and helps you to create a job search strategy that puts you in the best possible position for a successful career change.