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Reinventions in between
Your go to podcast for real stories of reinvention that happen between life stages, career changes and living abroad.
Get inspired, find resources, start your journey.
I’m Sara Coggiola, a Life coach, Intercultural trainer and Reinvention facilitator, helping people on their quest to what’s next.
I have reinvented myself a few times, and in the past 20 years, I have collected fascinating stories of change.
In each episode, my guest will talk about why and how they took the leap and seized the opportunity to change their life.
You’ll hear accents, countries, vulnerability and hooray!
Don’t forget to hit subscribe so you’ll never miss the opportunity to spark curiosity and get inspired on how YOU can navigate change in your own life.
Andrea Barton started her career as an electrical engineer at Telstra. Then shifting interests, she became a career consultant. When her husband was offered a job overseas, she had to quit a job that she loved. But it wasn't just a loss, what she experienced, she gained the opportunity to reconnect with a passion she had since she was a child. During many interesting years of life overseas, Andrea had great experiences that she was able to translate into her new project. The places she has lived in, the people she met on her journey, and the challenges she has faced as an expat inspired her writing. Her last career shift has not only allowed her to fulfill a dream, but ultimately to use all her talents and competences collected over the years.
After a 10-years career in marketing, a job that she loved, she had to say I quit! The fast-paced and demanding nature of her job, paired with the blurred boundaries between professional and personal life during the pandemic, had a strong impact on her health. One day, sitting in pain at her desk on a Friday evening, she made the difficult decision to leave her job for the sake of her health. She didn't stay in bed crying all day. She reflected on how she could use her skills and competences for a more sustainable career. She is now an entrepreneur, fulfilling her dream of letting the world discover the wonders and the "Dolce Vita " of her beloved Puglia.
Brigi worked as an Office Manager for big multinational companies for 20 years and managed to transform her previous experiences and knowledge into a portable carrier. She became a PM Systems expert after up-skilling and now provides customized systems and operation solutions for heart-centered and neurodivergent entrepreneurs.
"Initially, Nouvelle Nomad just started as sharing my travels. I was living in France at the time and had been on a few trips to Morocco. I was buying rugs for my apartment and for friends back at home in Australia. After 15 years in big brands and major retailers, I wanted to start something that was a more slow and mindful pace That combined my love for travel, my skills in retail and marketing, and was my own brand to build from the ground up. I also started freelanceing, contracting and consulting at the same time".
Sam Frearson-Tubito is a third-generation global nomad who has raised four fourth-generation TCKs. Throughout her life, she had to reinvent herself multiple times because of her global nomad lifestyle. Now, she is concentrating on writing her memoir -Wandering Identity; Beneath a Borrowed Sky - and gives talks about her global nomadic life experience in international schools.
Ingrid hasn't reinvented herself or changed career, but rather she has adapted her creative approach to the places she has lived, always building new projects. Ingrid CREATES, she likes to design, but also sourcing and product development. During her nomadic life she has found it easy to create creative opportunities everywhere she has lived. Head here to discover more about her talents.
Rawia's career transition was led by a personal journey when overcoming challenges. By seeking support, she discovered the potential of therapy. Rawia left her job as a pharmacist to become a transactional analysis and NLP counsellor, honouring her passion for helping others. Learn more..
Many expat spouses believe that a move abroad will result in a detrimental outcome for their corporate career. What if the consequences of that move would be unexpected? Linda Mueller experienced this, she went through a change that helped her to understand more about identity, self-worth and aspirations. Read more...
Very often we believe that the normal professional path is: we have an aspiration, we get an education, and we go out to find the job we were trained for. Many times these paths are not linear, but include shifts. Those shifts typically happen as people make discoveries about themselves and gain new insights about their preferences. Read more...
Every woman knows that maternity will have more than one impact over her life. Personally, emotionally and, of course, professionally. Many of us worry about the future of our career or job position during that delicate phase, which is becoming a mother. Marise was curious and motivated. Read more...
Marta had a brilliant International career in Marketing, but when she became a mother, she discovered Montessori pedagogy. Her priorities shifted. Read more..
Anastasia was working long hours as Export sales Manager in the luxury design and furniture industry, which gave her lots of opportunities, network contacts and a good income. But it was far from her personal values and beliefs. “I was in my old job, making good money, but I constantly had this inner voice asking: Is this really what I want to do in life? “ Read more..
In the season 1 finale episode I celebrate the accomplishment of a project I am so passionate about. I talk about the ideal life vs real life. I bring you behind the scenes of how it started and explain "my why" of this podcast. I dig into the multiple reasons why people have to change path or reinvent, and I also unveil two killing Reinvention TIPS. Read more..
Charlotte leveraged her 10 years' experience abroad and created a product out of her passion, with the mission to help others pursue their dreams of living abroad. “There are chapters where you are the writer of your story. You have a dream, the right mindset and the support you need and you can achieve more than you think” Read more..
Fabiana stumbled upon the career coaching profession and was astounded to learn that she could turn her lifelong advice-giving into a fulfilling career path. She embraced the opportunity to retrain and became a career consultant, driven by her desire to make a meaningful impact on others' lives Read more..
Leaving behind her career in Australian television, she faced the uncertainty of starting a new life in a foreign country. However, she saw it as an opportunity for growth and change. In this episode, she shares how she repurposed her skills and competencies to explore new opportunities, find fulfillment and create a new successful career. Read more..
After 20 years as a fabric specialist in the fashion industry, Zoe started feeling unfulfilled in her career and realized her desire to make a difference. She took a year off, dreaming of owning a country hotel, practicing reflexology, and making cheese. Overcoming nightmares and self-doubt, she transitioned into entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of perseverance. Zoe's story highlights the power of challenging belief systems and fears, ultimately finding purpose in helping others connect with their inner selves. She became a reflexologist in a growing wellness profession, showing how personal healing can lead to new careers. Read more..
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