Change Unfiltered

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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S2 Ep14: Disrupt Yourself – A Solo Reflection with Angela Scott

What if disruption isn’t something to fear — but something to initiate?
 
In this solo episode of Change Unfiltered, Angela Scott reflects on recent conversations and answers listener questions on what it really means to create intentional change, especially when you're at a career crossroads.
 
Angela shares her personal insights on:
Why shaking up the status quo is often the first step to real growth
How discomfort can be a sign you're heading in the right direction
Embracing change with resilience — even when the next step isn’t clear
Creating your own definition of success (not someone else’s)
 
Whether you’re exploring a career transition or simply questioning what’s next, this short episode is a reminder that the most meaningful change often starts with a decision to think differently.

S2 Ep13 Scaling from solopreneur to CEO & the embracing chaos with Susan Goebel

In this episode of Change Unfiltered, host Angela Scott speaks with Susan Goebel, founder and CEO of Scaling Management Consulting Group Inc., about navigating change, scaling businesses, and defining success on your own terms.
 
Susan shares:
 
Her love for chaos and how she thrives in environments of constant change, bringing order to the messy middle and moving on to new challenges.
The pivotal moments that shaped her transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship, including losing her job and starting her own business.
Insights into the difficult switch from solopreneur to CEO, and the mistakes she made while scaling her business too quickly.
Why defining success is personal, and how she sets boundaries to prioritise both her career and her family life.
Advice for entrepreneurs struggling with time and structure during their transition from corporate to self-employment.
 
Susan’s Socials:
Main Website: www.scalinggrp.com
Shop: www.scalingresources.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susangoebel/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@ScalingForSuccess
 
Susan’s book mentions:
Canada by Mike Myers
Rocket Fuel: The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want from Your Business by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters
The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber
Economic Facts and Fallacies by Thomas Sowell
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant
 
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Keywords: entrepreneurship, solopreneur, leadership, business scaling, personal success, work-life balance, time management, resilience, career transitions, business growth, change management.
 
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S2 Ep12 Positive disruption & the power of unconventional leadership with Kanika Selvan

In this episode of Change Unfiltered host Angela Scott sits down with Kanika Selvan, an innovative leader and change consultant in the Tech for Good space, to talk about her approach to leadership, inclusion, and self-employment.
 
Kanika shares:
Her refreshing take on servant leadership and why she calls herself a "positive disruptor"—challenging norms with joy and purpose.
The quirky habits that fuel her creativity.
How embracing discomfort and sparking tough conversations is the key to genuine inclusion and culture change in organisations.
The freedom she’s found in self-employment, balancing authenticity with a purpose-driven career.
 
Keywords: leadership, positive disruption, inclusion, self-employment, career transitions, servant leadership, diversity, change management, authentic leadership, tech for good.
 
Connect with Kanika:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanika-s-81355668 
 
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Keywords: career transitions, personal growth, portfolio career, work-life integration, learning from mistakes, mid-career advice, career values
 
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S2 Ep11: What Your Biggest Mistakes Reveal – A Solo Reflection with Angela Scot

What do your biggest mistakes say about what you actually value? And how can they shape your next move?
 
In this bite-size solo episode, I reflect on themes from my recent conversation with Sara Eklund — and offer personal insights on:
 
Reframing mistakes as career signals, not failures
Letting go of the myth of work-life balance and exploring integration instead
Why portfolio careers are rising — and what they could unlock for you
How reconnecting with your values can bring clarity, courage, and calm
 
Whether you’re navigating change or just craving more alignment, this short episode offers grounded, practical food for thought.

S2 Ep10 Energy, impact and doing it all with Sara Eklund

In this episode of Change Unfiltered, host Angela Scott talks to Sara Eklund, an experienced go-to-market and operations leader, about her transition to a portfolio career and her role as a fractional COO. 
 
Sara shares: 
 
Her insights on leadership, learning to delegate, and maintaining self-care for long-term success.
Her passion for empowering others. She offers practical advice for anyone at a career crossroads, encouraging alignment of choices with personal values and taking action on dreams.
Her thoughts on the evolving role of AI and technology in business, balancing optimism with responsibility.
 
Keywords: portfolio career, fractional COO, leadership, self-care, gender equality, career transitions.
 
Connect with Sara:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eklundsara
 
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