The Switch

How do you manage and overcome self-doubt and personal adversity? Stamp it out. Meet Adele Cable, the top SJP Academy Graduate in 2023.After a successful corporate career, Adele was looking for something else, but wasn’t sure what – or if – a second career was even the answer. She knew she wanted more family time, opportunities to keep learning, and the chance to connect with people. When an SJP Adviser suggested that she become an adviser herself and join the SJP Academy, Adele made the switch.She overcame her doubts and fully embraced her passion for education and connection, driven by her ambition to reach the top of the industry. Adele now runs her own successful financial advisory business, and has recently earned the prestigious Founders Award as one of the top 10 Single Partner Businesses of 2023. Join us for actionable advice on how to stamp out doubts and fears, and confidently make a career change.The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme.

What are the key strategies and secrets for running a successful business? Dilip Jajodia shares his winning entrepreneurial formula.As the owner of British Cricket Balls, the manufacturer of the renowned Duke cricket ball, Dilip combined his lifelong passion for cricket with his sharp business acumen to achieve remarkable success in the cricket equipment market. A key milestone in his professional and personal career was being featured in the 160th edition of the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack – often referred to the cricketer’s bible.With no plans to retire anytime soon, his insights are invaluable for both aspiring entrepreneurs and cricket enthusiasts alike. The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme.

We spoke with Naomi de Barra, a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and passionate advocate for neurodiversity, who is dedicated to helping both people and businesses become more productive by integrating psychology into the workplace. Naomi delves into personal intrinsic and extrinsic factors, focusing on uncovering people’s motivations and aligning them with job roles and environments to maximise career trajectories and fulfilment.Discover how understanding cognitive behaviour and integrating psychology can enable us to create positive, conscious, and sustainable change in both our work and personal lives. The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme.

Dr. Josephine Perry's mindset transformed after facing horrific waves during an Ironman in Melbourne. Although she couldn't control these waves, she realised she could control her reactions and perspective. This pivotal moment sparked her interest in understanding the brain's functions and triggers, leading to explore how psychology can enhance self-awareness and improve communication with others.With a background in communications and behaviour change, she is now a Chartered Psychologist. She specialises in helping exceptional performers recognise and understand their cognitive behaviours, enabling them reach new heights of achievements and success.Discover her inspiring story on her platform, Performance in Mind, and delve into her numerous books to uncover key philosophies, techniques, and strategies designed to unlock intrinsic motivation and achieve success, both in and out of the waves.The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme.

Flexibility First: Lessons from the Founder of the UK's Largest Flexible Working CommunityKaty Fridman’s career initially followed a clear traditional trajectory as she worked her way up the corporate ladder to become Acting Director of Trade Marketing, EMEA at Microsoft Advertising. However, after becoming a mother, her career path quickly became ‘squiggly’ as she experienced first hand the challenges mothers face in balancing work and motherhood, and the lack of flexibility provided in the workplace.Her platform Flexible Working People has brought together over 90,000 women, all championing the same cause and message: flexibility in the workplace should be a standard for all, not a privilege for some.Learn how by investing in yourself and playing to your strengths, you can create a positive and successful bounce back in the face of adversity.The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme.

Did you know that 62% of military veterans underestimate their service-honed skills? Many struggle with imposter syndrome, lack self-belief, and are unaware of their transferable skills. Royal Naval officer and CEO of Forces Employment Charity, Alistair Halliday, sheds light on this issue and highlights the resilience, teamwork, and strong leadership skills of veterans - and how these can unlock civilian success. Alistair discusses the importance of recognising and honing your individual skills, and learning how they can be transferred and utilised in different situations. Working in the Forces Employment Charity, he has helped service leavers and veterans to find careers after their military service by helping them to discover the transformative power of their own transferrable skills.Whether you're a military leaver or someone considering a change, Alistair's extensive and exciting experiences are inspirational and helpful. Discover your own transferrable skills and how to make your Plan B into a Plan A.The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme.

Discover insights from Annie Vernon, a former Olympic medallist and now award-winning author, public speaker, and communications expert. She shares techniques and strategies from her elite sports career that can inspire success in any profession, emphasising the importance of mind over matter.Annie discusses her journey from farmyard to fame, shedding light on life after professional sport and the realities faced by athletes. She explores the psychology of performance and success, offering insights into the mental challenges athletes face when things don't go to plan. By drawing parallels between elite sports and everyday life, you can understand resilience, adaptability, and the mental strategies that can be applies in both the workplace and personal life - navigating challenges with a competitive mindset. She teaches you how to cope with disappointment, maximise your potential and the potential of those around you.The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme. 

Connecting nature and finance: How to harness the flow of money to create financial wellbeing in a world worth living in. In recent years, there has been a growing focus on the role played by money and how wealth can be used sustainably and responsibly to protect the balance of our natural world. Rob Gardner, CEO of Rebalance Earth, first UK boutique asset manager entirely focused on nature as an investable asset, speaks about money as a “force for good” for people and the planet. Rob shares his insights on creating financial wellbeing, giving back to nature, and the importance of financial literacy and education for all ages. Hear more from Rob Gardner: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertjgardner/X: Robert Gardner (@robertjgardner) · XX (Twitter)https://twitter.com/robertjgardnerRebalance Earth website:https://www.rebalance.earth/The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme.Watch Rob’s “Money as a Force for Good” keynote on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sSvmUpythUs?feature=shared