🎙️ Episode Overview

In this episode of the Career Change Makers Podcast, I sit down with Kerry Griffith—finance professional turned leadership advocate—who now champions inclusive leadership and authentic workplace culture.

Kerry opens up about his personal journey from a traditional career path to a purpose-driven mission centred around empathy, active listening, and personal growth. We discuss the realities of career transitions, the value of staying true to yourself as a leader, and the power of inclusion in building stronger, more dynamic teams.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Career Transitions Require Courage: Why Kerry left a secure finance career and how he navigated the uncertainty to find more meaningful work.

✅ Empathy and Listening Are Core to Leadership: How inclusive leadership starts with understanding your team’s experiences and perspectives.

✅ Authenticity Builds Stronger Cultures: Why leading from a place of self-awareness and openness creates lasting impact.

Action Steps:

💡 Reflect on whether your current career path still aligns with who you are becoming not just who you were.

💡 Start a conversation with a colleague or team member focused solely on listening and understanding their experience.

💡 Identify one area where you can lead more inclusively, whether through language, action, or mindset.

Resources:

• Work with Janine
• Career Change Maker Website
• Join the Career Navigator weekly email series
• Follow Janine Esbrand on Instagram
• Connect with Janine Esbrand on LinkedIn
• Subscribe to Janine Esbrand's YouTube Channel

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