The Switch

We’re often told to follow our skills, our passions, or chase a bigger paycheck - but what if the real key to a fulfilling career is understanding your values?
Values have come up time and again throughout this latest series of The Switch, so we’ve brought in a leading expert to help you identify yours.
In this episode of The Switch from St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy, host Gee Foottit is joined by Dr Mandeep Rai, journalist, global development expert and author of ‘The Values Compass’.
Mandeep shares how values shape individuals, organisations, and even entire nations - and why uncovering your own values could be one of the most powerful moves you make in your career (and life).
Listen to learn:
➡︎ What values are and how they differ from skills and goals
➡︎ How national values shape culture, leadership, and working life
➡︎ Why career dissatisfaction is often a values mismatch, not a “wrong job”
➡︎ Practical ways to uncover the values that matter most to your career
➡︎ How to use values as a compass when making big professional decisions
Find Mandeep’s book The Values Compass here: https://amzn.eu/d/cTQewUG
💼Learn more about the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy → https://www.sjp.co.uk/academy
📷 Follow the Academy on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sjpacademy/
📱Connect with Mandeep → https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmandeeprai/
💬 Connect with our host, Gee Foottit → https://www.linkedin.com/in/geefoottit/
🎙️ An OG Podcasts Ltd production → https://www.ogpodcasts.co.uk/
#TheSwitchPodcast #CareerChange #FindingYourValues #ValuesBasedLeadership #CareerReinvention #PurposeDrivenWork #PersonalDevelopment #Leadership #DecisionMaking #FinancialAdviserAcademy #MandeepRai
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Starting a business? Planning to fly solo? Big wins require smart goals. A business plan is the blueprint for success as an entrepreneur. But how do you write the perfect plan?
Whether you're looking to level up at work - or in any aspect of life - the principles of a business plan can be applied to anything to help you lead a more fulfilling, financially independent life.
In this episode of The Switch from St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy, host Gee Foottit speaks to Carla Brown, an SJP Partner, CEO of Oakmere Wealth and President and Chair of the Personal Finance Society.
Together they explore:
➡︎ How to make your business plan smart - and avoid vague aspirations
➡︎ How to set ‘big, hairy, audacious goals’ that stretch you
➡︎ The power of regular check-ins, milestone tracking and visual planning tools
➡︎ How business planning can help in fitness, finances and family accountability
➡︎ Carla’s personal journey of adapting plans and overcoming setbacks
💼Learn more about the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy → https://www.sjp.co.uk/academy
📷 Follow the Academy on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sjpacademy/
📱Connect with Carla → https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlabrown1/
💬 Connect with our host, Gee Foottit → https://www.linkedin.com/in/geefoottit/
🎙️ An OG Podcasts Ltd production → https://www.ogpodcasts.co.uk/
#BusinessPlanning, #EntrepreneurMindset, #SMARTGoals,
#FinancialFreedom, #CareerGrowth, #WomenInFinance,
#MindsetShift, #GoalSettingTips, #LeadershipDevelopment,
#ProgressPrinciple, #SelfDiscipline, #LifeDesign,
#StartYourBusiness, #FinancialAdviserAcademy, #TheSwitchPodcast
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She’s worked with the likes of Donald Trump, Beyoncé and Simon Cowell. She’s produced shows like the X Factor and Big Brother.
And now she’s pivoted careers, bringing her knowledge to the world of business - to help people like you overcome failure, command attention and create an impact.
In this episode of The Switch from St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy, host Gee Foottit speaks to Maz Farrelly, the award-winning TV & Film Producer behind some of the world’s biggest shows. She’s a renowned keynote speaker and business development strategist.
Together they explore:
➡︎ How to make people remember you in just 10 seconds
➡︎ Maz’s fearless approach to failure and why “hope is not a strategy” in business
➡︎ The power of storytelling: “Make me laugh, make me care, surprise me”
➡︎ The importance of knowing your ‘white coat’ expertise
➡︎ How to reinvent yourself at any stage of life by testing your audience
💼Learn more about the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy → https://www.sjp.co.uk/academy
📷 Follow the Academy on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sjpacademy/
📱Follow Maz → https://www.linkedin.com/in/maz-speaks/
💬 Connect with our host, Gee Foottit → https://www.linkedin.com/in/geefoottit/
🎙️ An OG Podcasts Ltd production → https://www.ogpodcasts.co.uk/
#TheSwitchPodcast #CareerReinvention #StorytellingTips #BusinessStrategy #StandOut #PersonalBranding #ThinkHarder #FailureMindset #CreativeThinking #CareerAdvice #MazFarrelly #AttentionEconomy #ReinventYourself
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Leaving a safe career can feel like a massive risk - but have you ever considered the risks of NOT switching? If you’re on the edge of a career change, or in the early stages, these psychology hacks will make life a lot easier for you.
In this episode of The Switch from St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy, host Gee Foottit speaks to Rory Sutherland, expert in marketing and human behaviour. He’s an author, columnist and Vice Chairman of the Ogilvy advertising company.
From harnessing the power of luck and chance, to using behavioural techniques to win clients and stand out, Rory offers a masterclass in achieving business success.
Together they explore:
➡︎ Why we overestimate the risks of career change, but underestimate the risks of staying stuck
➡︎ How to think in bets, reframe uncertainty, and make smarter decisions
➡︎ The hidden power of lucky accidents - and how to engineer more of them
➡︎ Why autonomy and flexibility often matter more than salary
➡︎ Why you should ‘always invert’ - a behavioural hack to make better choices
💼Learn more about the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy → https://www.sjp.co.uk/academy
📷 Follow the Academy on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sjpacademy/
📱Connect with Rory → https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorysutherland/
💬 Connect with our host, Gee Foottit → https://www.linkedin.com/in/geefoottit/
🎙️ An OG Podcasts Ltd production → https://www.ogpodcasts.co.uk/
#TheSwitchPodcast #CareerReinvention #BehaviouralScience #RiskTaking #CareerChangeJourney #Optionality #HumanBehaviour #MarketingPsychology #GoSolo #PersonalBranding #DecisionMaking #FinancialAdviserAcademy #RorySutherland
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Leaving a well-paid, stable job can feel like a massive risk. But if you’re feeling unfulfilled or burnt-out, it might be time to rethink what you want from work and life. Whether you want to go remote, buy back time, or fly solo - this is your guide to make that change.
But how do you make sure you build a life that aligns with your values, without sacrificing security - or ending up busier than ever?
In this episode of The Switch from St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy, host Gee Foottit speaks to Remote Career Strategist Grace Nicholls, who helps others escape the grind and build careers that offer freedom, flexibility, and fulfilment.
Together they explore:
➡︎ How migraines and stress were Grace’s wake-up call to leave corporate life
➡︎ How a trip to Bali (and life-threatening illness) made her rethink success
➡︎ Practical steps to negotiate remote work or transition into freelancing
➡︎ The importance of routines, community, and self-motivation in remote careers
➡︎ How to balance financial security with freedom and flexibility
💼Learn more about the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy → https://www.sjp.co.uk/academy
📷 Follow the Academy on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sjpacademy/
📱Connect with Grace → https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-nicholls/
💬 Connect with our host, Gee Foottit → https://www.linkedin.com/in/geefoottit/
🎙️ An OG Podcasts Ltd production → https://www.ogpodcasts.co.uk/
#TheSwitchPodcast, #CareerChange, #FlexibleWorking, #RemoteWork, #WorkLifeBalance, #QuitCorporate, #DigitalNomad, #BurnoutRecovery, #RedefiningSuccess, #FinancialFreedom, #DesignYourLife
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