Change Unfiltered: The Freedom to Work Differently

Ep32 Unlearning the Trappings of Success

Karen Skidmore has worn many professional identities but the one she’s most proud of might just be the one she never planned for.
 
In this episode, Karen joins Angela to explore what happens when success stops fitting the way it used to. From corporate boardrooms to coaching programmes to Reiki and somatic healing, her story is one of continuous reinvention and learning to listen, not just to logic but to the body’s quiet signals.
 
Together, they unpack what it means to outgrow old definitions of achievement, to move beyond conditioning, and to let midlife become a time of renewal rather than retreat.
 
In this episode:
The hidden confidence gap and the reality of imposter feelings
How conditioning shapes our early ideas of success and how to unlearn them
The unexpected lessons of 20 years in self-employment
What it takes to let go of a thriving business when it no longer fits
How the body often knows what the mind can’t yet articulate
Why midlife is the perfect time to shapeshift and begin again
 
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/
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Email: angela@joynergi.com
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Connect with Karen:
 
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karenskidmore/ 
Instagram: instagram.com/karenskidmore 
Website: serotina.co.uk/ 

Ep31 Leading Change from Down Under

It’s about time we had a change leader on the podcast! So, to kick off as season 4’s first guest, Angela met with Lata Hamilton.
 
After starting her career in advertising and marketing, Lata made the leap into change management and has since worked with some of Australia’s biggest companies, leading transformations that have impacted tens of thousands of people.
 
But this episode isn’t just about what she does, it’s also about how she lives.
Angela and Lata explore what it means to carve out a path that’s 9–5 free and child-free, in a world that often doesn’t quite know what to do with that kind of freedom.
 
In this episode:
 
• The truth about pivoting into change management and what most people misunderstand
• What it’s really like to support a partner with health issues while growing a business
• How the decision to be child-free by choice shapes career and lifestyle
• The mindset shift required to cope with inconsistent income
• Why being good at change doesn’t always mean being comfortable with it
 
You’ll also hear Angela reflect at the end on how differently people show up in the face of change and why being aware of that matters more than you might think.
 
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Email: angela@joynergi.com
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Connect with Lata:
 
Website: https://www.latahamilton.com/pioneer
Book: Pioneer Your Career Change — https://www.latahamilton.com/pioneer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latahamilton/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latahamilton/

Season 4 Trailer

Season 4 is here and we’re going deeper.
 
In this short trailer, host Angela Scott shares what to expect on Change Unfiltered this season. You’ll hear more real, unfiltered conversations with people navigating change - some right in the messy middle of it, others reflecting from the other side.
 
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S3 Ep29 Less Roles, More You: When Doing It All Stops Working

What happens when the roles you’ve worked so hard to earn (lawyer, founder, parent, carer) start to collide? 
 
In this deeply honest conversation, lawyer and startup founder Sarah Wilder shares what it means to hold complexity with grace, even when everything feels like too much. From the invisible weight of caregiving and perimenopause to the moment she realised something had to give, Sarah shares what it takes to keep showing up and what it looks like to finally stop doing it all. Sarah’s story offers both candour and hope for anyone realising that the change they need to make might mean it’s time to do less.
 
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Connect with Sarah:
 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-wilder-she-her-1302bb19/
 
Website: https://www.path-light.io/

S3 Ep28 Why Don’t Men Talk About It?

In this powerful Mental Health Awareness Week conversation, Angela is joined by returning guest Daryn Mason, a former tech exec turned psychotherapist, to explore why so many men struggle to talk about their mental health.
Together they unpack the emotional cost of staying silent, the societal pressures that shape male identity, and the real impact of high-performance environments on wellbeing. From the early signs of burnout to full breakdown, Daryn shares his dual perspective as both a survivor and a therapist with insight, warmth, and clarity.
 
Themes include:– The three stages of burnout: flameout, burnout, rustout– Why success and mental health aren’t opposites– Perfectionism, performance identity & compartmentalisation– The importance of active listening and real recovery– Why men often wait until it’s “too late” to get help
 
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Email: angela@joynergi.com
Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott
 
Links:– "Working Pluralistically with Burnout: A therapist's guide" - Daryn’s burnout guide for therapists: https://amzn.eu/d/6NjxmHQ– Connect with Daryn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darynmason/

S3 Ep27 Not That Bad Isn’t the Same as Alright

This special solo episode marks Mental Health Awareness Week with a deeply personal story from Angela Scott. It’s not a story of crisis or collapse, but of quiet misalignment and the slow, steady realisation that “not that bad” isn’t the same as alright. If you’ve ever felt like you’re performing a life that no longer fits, this one’s for you.
 
Key Themes:
The invisible cost of overadaptation in high-functioning professionals
Why mental health challenges don’t always look dramatic
Trust, misfit, and the slow erosion of self in misaligned systems
Letting go of performative roles and reclaiming vitality
Redefining success through clarity, not consensus
 
If this episode resonated with you, Angela would love to hear from you. 
 
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S3 Ep26 It’s Not Just About the Money: Redefining Financial Freedom

What is it isn't really about the money but more about creating a life you don’t need to escape from?
 
In this episode, Angela talks with Linda Ta Yonemoto, founder of Good For You Money, about what it really means to build wealth on your own terms. Linda shares her story of growing up as a child of refugees, navigating a high-pressure career in tech and digital strategy, and ultimately choosing a path aligned with her values. Together they explore how our relationship with money shapes our identity, why high earners can still feel trapped, and how to design a life that’s sustainable, not just financially but emotionally.
Themes:
Financial independence beyond FIRE
Values-based wealth and time freedom
Identity, status, and the cost of over adaptation
Breaking inherited success scripts
Redefining growth outside the corporate path
Whether you’re leading a company or leading your own reinvention, this is an invitation to rethink what you’re really working for.
 
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S3 Ep25 When the Body Says No

High performance looks great on paper. Until your body starts keeping the score.
 
In this episode, Aoife Reilly shares how she went from thriving at IBM and Meta to facing a quiet health crisis that changed everything. What began as burnout symptoms turned into a complete rethinking of success, work, and well-being.
 
We talk about:
The physical cost of pushing through and why most people miss the early signs
Why Aoife didn’t leave corporate overnight — and what changed when she became a parent
How she built Juvelo to support leaders who want to thrive without burning out
The surprising link between nutrition, energy, and executive performance
 
This isn’t your usual burnout story — it’s about making space for health before your body forces you to.
 
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Connect with Aoife:
www.juvelolife.comEmail: aoife@juvelolife.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoife-reilly-juvelo/

S3 Ep24 When You Start Seeing Work as a System

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.
 
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/
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Email: angela@joynergi.com
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Connect with Beth:
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-yehaskel-4b71a
https://www.elevategtmexecs.com/
 

S3 Ep23 When Ambition Isn’t The Answer

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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