About The Adventure

About The Adventure

About The Adventure

Episodes 37
Avg. Duration 1h 1m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Jun 2020
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
Consistency
32%
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

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About This Podcast

A podcast about the adventure of career change, inviting guests to share their unique experiences of starting something completely new. We talk about what led them to making the decision, how things are going, what challenges they have come across, and what they really love about what they do. This podcast aims to share the ups and downs of change, the not knowing, to show the human side of career change and how different people handle it. Guests are encouraged to talk about their worries and challenges along the way so that listeners can relate to their experiences. Some of my guests are at the beginning or early stages of change and share their experiences of taking the first steps. We explore why people want change, why it can feel really difficult sometimes, how experiences differ, and how people are choosing creative and adventurous approaches. At the end of each episode my guests ask you, the listener, a question for you to take away and think about. This show is hosted by Sarah Lister, a career coach and mentor living in the Peak District, who works with people from an approach that is focused on freedom, creativity and a sense of adventure. Visit abouttheadventure.com to find out more about her work. To support this podcast, Sarah has opened a patreon community where people can connect to explore career change and to support each other. Please take a look at what's on offer: www.patreon.com/abouttheadventure

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Recent Episodes

Bridging the Confidence Gap: Building Guided Outdoor Adventures with Julia Hartley

Mar 25, 2026 1h 1m

Sarah interviews Julia Hartley about creating Guided Outdoor Adventures and her “confidence gap” idea: helping people feel safe and supported while getting outdoors with caring professional mountain…

Give your magic to the right people - career change interview with Allie Bailey

Feb 08, 2026 1h 34m

In this raw and deeply personal conversation, Sarah Lister talks with ultra-runner and endurance coach Allie Bailey about the intersection of life, career, and running, shaped by the format of her…

The redundancy for me was an opportunity - career change interview with Claire Hunter

Jan 28, 2026 1h 10m

In this episode of the About The Adventure podcast, we hear the inspiring story of Claire Hunter, a former HR professional who has embarked on a transformative journey of career change. Claire shares…

Working outside has been a revelation - career change interview with Martin Swithenbank

Jan 12, 2026 59m

Martin Swithenbank, an Outdoor Instructor and climber based in the Yorkshire Pennines, shares his journey from working in art studios and formal education to becoming an outdoor educator. Initially…

The calling to follow your life path - career change interview with Irina Kudres

Dec 11, 2025 53m

What’s it like moving to a new country and setting up a creative business? Irina Kudres shares her story about moving to Bergamo in Italy with her partner and changing her career path. Previously…

Life’s too short to be stuck doing something that you don’t enjoy - career change interview with Emily Taylor

Oct 26, 2025 1h

From Classroom to Mountaintops: Emily's Journey of Grief and Career Transformation[Note: This interview includes sensitive topics about grief, mental health, and suicide. Please consider carefully if…

I think it’s ok for your dreams to change - career change interview with Ceri Jones

Sep 15, 2025 55m

This episode delves into the transformative career change journey of Ceri Jones, a former orchestral manager who shifted her path to become a food educator and cookbook author. Following the loss of…

The change I needed to make was to get out of that job - career change interview with Jenna Maryniak

Jun 23, 2025 1h 6m

Jenna’s interview captures a personal journey, documenting her career path from an academic beginning in literature and journalism to a fulfilling career as a counsellor. After working in veterinary…

Change is hard but it’s possible - career change interview with Julia Hames

Mar 21, 2025 1h 2m

The key message in this episode with Julia Hames is about figuring out what it is you want and then taking the baby steps to get there, because sometimes the path in the middle isn’t always…

Learning the craft of writing with author of The Search - Paul Besley

Dec 28, 2024 1h 48m

This episode is about choosing to live happily by dreaming your way there and making new decisions to steer the direction. Author Paul Besley talks about some of the challenges he has faced…

Jessica Sinclair - I’m definitely someone who has meandered a lot in my career

Sep 08, 2024 1h 26m

Can tarot help with making changes in your life? Jessica says tarot is for anyone who is interested in their personal development, open to something a bit different and just wants to learn more about…

Ranaa Farooq - I couldn’t envisage a way out of where I was

Jun 09, 2024 1h 7m

Are you prepared to sacrifice your life for your job? Ranaa Farooq says that she’s not willing to, despite her fear of judgement the guilt she has felt about leaving the NHS and medicine in…

Andy Mort - The small things are the big things

Apr 28, 2024 1h 14m

Can slowing down enable us to get to where we ultimately want to go more efficiently? ‘Slow Coach’ Andy Mort shares his unique approach to coaching and creating community in this enlightening…

Peter Morton - I don’t think I’ve ever really had a map of what I’m going to do

Feb 22, 2024 44m

Does it take a lot of courage to change your career path? Peter Morton thinks it does, and it was his own boss who gave him the nudge to do so! In 2006 he left his job in IT to pursue a career in…

Jessica Snape-Burns - I love my job so much

Jan 28, 2024 1h 10m

**Please note that during this episode Jess talks about chronic health issues and grief.**How important is support throughout a career change? This is the thread that runs through this interview with…

Stephen Reid - You can make a video and literally change someone’s life

Jan 08, 2024 1h 17m

In what ways can making videos feel meaningful? This is what Stephen explains at the beginning of his interview while sharing the reasons why he started a YouTube channel. In addition to making…

Louise Earnshaw - I feel like I’ve become more of me again

Oct 23, 2023 1h 7m

What if there’s life outside of a classroom? This is one of the things that Louise Earnshaw kept considering before she made the decision to leave her job as a teacher after 20 years. Dismayed by the…

Jen Scotney - I’ve spent way too long paralysed by fear

Aug 02, 2023 1h 25m

What makes you feel energised and alive? Jen Scotney says that she is still finding her way since she stopped working as a human rights lawyer. She feels like she is forging a unique path which is…

Anna Danby - Whatever path you take in life there will be what ifs and maybes

Jul 15, 2023 50m

Why is it important for humans to reconnect with nature? Anna Danby says it is essential if we ever want to move towards a more sustainable way of being on planet earth and when thinking about our…

Sarah Manning-Ball - Listen to what your dreams are telling you

Jun 25, 2023 47m

What have you got to lose? Sarah Manning-Ball asked herself this question before setting up Glorious Grazes and Posh Picnics. In this episode, she tells us her career change story from working in the…

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About The Adventure has published 37 episodes since June 2020, covering topics in Business, Careers.

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