Episode #49
How to Change Careers in Your 20s Without Feeling Like You’ve Failed with Helen Wingrove-Sanders
Thinking about starting over and changing careers in your 20s, don’t panic, it might be the best decision you ever make. I'm joined by Helen Wingrove-Sanders, who went from bluffing her way into radio as a teenager to becoming the BBC's first female football commentator in the 1990s, before making a huge career pivot into recruitment, where she's spent the last 27 years helping businesses build teams that truly fit. We talk about why changing careers isn't a failure, how every role adds something valuable to your skillset, and why it's never too late to change direction. ✨ In this episode, we chat about: Why your twenties are the perfect time to experiment with different careers How changing jobs can actually make you more employable How to know when it's time to make a career pivot Why trusting your instincts is often the best career advice you'll ever get About Helen: Helen Wingrove-Sanders spent her twenties building a career in radio before becoming the BBC's first female football commentator, a trailblazing role she earned at a time when women weren't even allowed in many football press boxes! She later transitioned into recruitment, where she's spent more than 27 years helping founders build high-performing teams. Her career is proof that changing direction can open doors you never expected. Want to get involved? Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? Message me on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok @gracemcintosh_ - I’d love to hear from you ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a 5-star review - it really helps more people find us and keeps the podcast going. Thanks so much for listening - and see you next week! Grace x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
