Change Unfiltered

S3 Ep24 How systems thinking can transform your career with Beth Yehaskel

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 with Beth:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-yehaskel-4b71a
https://www.elevategtmexecs.com/
 

S3 Ep23 When ambition isn’t the answer with Meghan Opitz

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
 
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S3 Ep22 The career reboot no one plans for with Carmen Orr

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
 
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S3 Ep21 After the big exit & without the job title with Clare Wearn

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
 
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Season 3 Trailer

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.- More solo episodes where I’ll share strategies, mindset shifts and behind-the-scenes insights 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.💬 Got a story to share? 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.

S2 Ep19: Redefining Career Ownership – Michelle Garnham on Leading Authentically Through Transitions

What does it really mean to own your career path, even when that path evolves?
 
In this episode of Change Unfiltered, Angela Scott speaks with Michelle Garnham — friend, former colleague, and experienced commercial leader whose career spans startups, scaleups, and global tech companies.
Michelle reflects on the choices she’s made to align her work with her values including stepping into fractional leadership, and later, returning to a full-time role with renewed clarity and purpose.
 
In this conversation, we explore:
Building confidence and showing up with authenticity
Navigating transitions and honouring what matters most
The evolving role of AI in commercial leadership
Creating space for purpose, balance, and sustainable growth
Redefining success at every stage of your career
 
Michelle’s openness and insight make this a powerful episode for anyone navigating career change — whether you’re stepping out, stepping up, or shifting direction.

S2 Ep18: Belonging, Identity & Leadership in Motion – Michelle Bisset on Building Real Connection

How do you lead with authenticity when everything around you is shifting — including your own identity?
 
In this episode of Change Unfiltered, I speak with Michelle Bisset — founder of We Factor, former corporate leader, and transformative coach — about what it really means to create belonging and navigate change in modern leadership.
Michelle shares how her upbringing in South Africa shaped her values, how she transitioned from corporate life to entrepreneurship, and what she’s learned about trust, identity, and team dynamics along the way.
 
In this conversation, we explore:
The human side of leadership in uncertain times
Moving from corporate success to solo entrepreneurship — and back again
Why building belonging starts with personal clarity
Overcoming loneliness, imposter thoughts, and the pressure to perform
What “fluid teaming” really looks like — and why it matters now
 
If you’re navigating change, building something new, or trying to stay grounded as a leader, Michelle’s story offers both practical insight and emotional depth.
 
Michelle’s Links:
Main Website: https://we-factor.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-bisset/ 
 
Keywords: Leadership development, fostering belonging in teams, entrepreneurship journey, navigating change, team collaboration strategies, building trust in teams, fluid teaming concepts, personal resilience tips, setting work boundaries, finding purpose at work

S2 Ep17: Stop Powering Through – Angela Scott on Stress, Self-Compassion & Career Clarity

What if powering through is the very thing holding you back?
 
In this solo episode of Change Unfiltered, Angela Scott reflects on powerful lessons from recent conversations with Sylvia Keijzer and Ann Humes and her own journey through career transitions, stress, and personal reinvention.
 
In this short but grounded episode, Angela shares:
Why “just pushing through” isn’t sustainable — and what to do instead
How moments of disruption can lead to meaningful redirection
The role of self-compassion in building true resilience
What authentic leadership looks like when you’re no longer proving, pleasing or performing
How to rewrite your definition of success mid-career
 
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward without burning out, this episode is for you.

S2 Ep16 Resilience & rethinking success with Ann Humes

In this episode of Change Unfiltered, host Angela Scott chats with Ann Humes, a former Microsoft leader turned entrepreneur and executive coach, about her remarkable journey from corporate life to owning a restaurant, and eventually developing a unique model for fractional leadership.
 
Ann shares:
 
How a Foo Fighters’ song has become an anthem for her resilience
Why leaving Microsoft to open a restaurant allowed her to see the importance of trust, working on the business rather than in it, and learning from every experience.
Her belief that true success comes from collaboration—not being “self-made”—and how a solid support system is essential for sustainable growth.
How she co-developed a new approach to fractional leadership, bringing in “fire jumpers” for rapid, high-impact contributions that allow businesses to scale quickly.
Her advice on how to tune into your inner signals, helping you uncover the answers within and recognise when it’s time to make a change.
 
Keywords: resilience, fractional leadership, career transitions, entrepreneurial journey, teamwork, executive coaching, business growth, self-reflection, strategy
 
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S2 Ep15 Stress, breathwork & authentic leadership with Sylvia Keijzer

In this episode of Change Unfiltered, host Angela Scott chats with Sylvia Keijzer, a former corporate leader in the pharmaceutical industry turned high-performance coach, about her transformative journey from stress-filled corporate life to empowering others through breathwork and leadership.
Sylvia shares:
How breathwork helped her manage stress after years of normalising it in the corporate world.
Why corporate restructuring gave her the perfect opportunity to make a courageous career shift.
Her belief in the connection between breath and authentic leadership—how being in tune with your body can transform your leadership presence.
What it takes to listen to the voice within, recognise the need for change, and act with confidence.
Connect with Sylvia:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvia-keijzer/ 
 
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Keywords: career transitions, personal growth, portfolio career, work-life integration, mid-career advice, career values
 
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