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What happens when your dream business isn't connecting with anyone—including yourself? Dr. Hayley Dawson faced this exact dilemma with her first venture, "The Blocks," designed to help people navigate modern adulthood. Despite her extensive teaching and research background, something wasn't clicking.

Rather than continuing to push a concept that wasn't resonating, Hayley made the brave choice to step back, reassess, and pivot. The result? Let's Talk Human Skills—a focused approach to the seven essential capabilities everyone needs for career success: confidence, emotional intelligence, communication, collaboration, relationship building, ideation, and adaptability. This clarity transformed her business from struggling side-project to thriving enterprise, now serving prestigious clients like ASOS and University College London while reaching over 5,000 people through her curriculum.

Hayley's journey illuminates critical insights for anyone feeling stuck or considering a change. She discovered that success requires three elements: expertise in your area, genuine enjoyment of the work, and creating something people actually want.

Whether you're contemplating a career pivot or struggling to gain traction with your current path, this conversation (part of the Switchtrack Mini-Series) offers both practical wisdom and the permission to change direction. As Hayley reminds us, "If you have a vision for something in your head and there's a need for it, you can absolutely make it happen." Ready to take that first step toward your own switch track? Listen now, and discover how changing course might be the most powerful move you make...

💥https://www.letstalkhumanskills.com/

💥Listen to Hayley's first interview in Episode 17

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Have you ever felt trapped by the daily grind and responsibilities, shrunk yourself to 'fit in' or followed the rules then realised they didn't bring you the success or happiness you'd been promised? Tick, tick and tick. My life had plateaued, my unused potential was wasting away and I felt powerless to change anything. I wanted to escape but instead of running away, I decided that ordinary is optional, and I could DECIDE to live authentically, put FUN back on the agenda and do more of the things that made me feel alive. This podcast is one of them and through these conversations I'd love nothing more than to be able to help you do the same!

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Ever feel that nagging sensation that you've outgrown your life? That persistent whisper urging you toward something different, even when everything looks "fine" on paper? SwitchTrack, my summer mini-series, speaks directly to that restless part of you.

This collection of short, powerful conversations features former Mischief Movement guests who've dared to disrupt their own lives in pursuit of greater alignment and freedom. From the guest who packed up and moved countries in her mid-40s with no safety net, to another who rebuilt her entire brand and identity after an unexpected curveball forced her to leave a business she loved. You'll hear from someone leaving behind corporate success for a soul-aligned path, and another who finally refined her message to truly reflect who she is.

These aren't highlight reels or sanitised success stories—they're honest accounts of what happens when you recognise that continuing on the same path feels worse than the fear of changing direction. Each 15-20 minute episode offers a window into real pivot processes, complete with messy middles, unexpected challenges, and the profound freedom waiting on the other side. Whether you're actively contemplating a change or just beginning to feel that itch for something different, consider this your permission slip to explore possibilities beyond the script you've been following. Because you are allowed to want more. You are allowed to grow out of the life you've built. And sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is flip the track entirely. The first Switch Track episode drops Monday, July 7th—follow now so you don't miss a single story of reinvention and rebellion.

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Have you ever felt trapped by the daily grind and responsibilities, shrunk yourself to 'fit in' or followed the rules then realised they didn't bring you the success or happiness you'd been promised? Tick, tick and tick. My life had plateaued, my unused potential was wasting away and I felt powerless to change anything. I wanted to escape but instead of running away, I decided that ordinary is optional, and I could DECIDE to live authentically, put FUN back on the agenda and do more of the things that made me feel alive. This podcast is one of them and through these conversations I'd love nothing more than to be able to help you do the same!

Fancy a quick chat? Book a connection call with me and let's see if I can help you disrupt your own status quo with a little coaching.

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Grab yourself a Mischief-Maker t-shirt and join our community!

You can also find me on Instagram @themischiefmovement or LinkedIn and let's start a conversation. Who knows? Maybe we can shake things up and start making mischief together!

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Feeling exhausted? You're not alone. In this season finale, we're taking a collective breath to reflect on what we've learned and prepare for what's next. This isn't just about looking back—it's about setting the stage for deeper rebellion and personal transformation.

Throughout Series 6, we've witnessed incredible journeys of people who dared to live differently. From Jo Hodson embracing van life and creativity to Elissa Davies showing us that sometimes the most rebellious act is simply to slow down and breathe. Ro Feilden-Cook challenged fitness industry norms, DJ Flourish encouraged radical self-expression ("be a fucking disco ball"), while Vicky White proved that the things that make you weird might just be the things that make you wonderful.

The common thread? They all took action. They didn't just dream—they made bold, rebellious moves to change their lives. But here's a fresh perspective: rebellion doesn't always look loud. Sometimes it's quiet confidence in action. Sometimes it's just choosing yourself. What's one tiny, mischievous act of defiance you can sneak into your day that reminds you who you really are?

As we prepare for Series 7, I'm embracing my word of the year—"space"—by taking a short break to honour the power of the quiet in between. It's not about hustle or constant growth, but about listening to what's shifting inside and what's calling to be born next...

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Have you ever felt trapped by the daily grind and responsibilities, shrunk yourself to 'fit in' or followed the rules then realised they didn't bring you the success or happiness you'd been promised? Tick, tick and tick. My life had plateaued, my unused potential was wasting away and I felt powerless to change anything. I wanted to escape but instead of running away, I decided that ordinary is optional, and I could DECIDE to live authentically, put FUN back on the agenda and do more of the things that made me feel alive. This podcast is one of them and through these conversations I'd love nothing more than to be able to help you do the same!

Fancy a quick chat? Book a connection call with me and let's see if I can help you disrupt your own status quo with a little coaching.

Stay in the loop! sign up to my Mischief Mail newsletter at here
Grab yourself a Mischief-Maker t-shirt and join our community!

You can also find me on Instagram @themischiefmovement or LinkedIn and let's start a conversation. Who knows? Maybe we can shake things up and start making mischief together!

(Feeling inspi...