Change Unfiltered: The Freedom to Work Differently

Ep 41 Open to Work But Not Open to That

A couple of years ago, Thomas Voigt found himself in a place many high-performing professionals quietly fear. Redundant, again. But this time, instead of rushing back into the safety of corporate life, he asked a harder question.   If you only had ten working years left, would you keep doing this?   Thomas began his career in media research in Germany, moved into global customer success roles in London and built a reputation in CS leadership. Yet underneath the titles and salary was a recurring tension. The sense that something wasn’t fully aligned.   In this conversation, he speaks with Angela about why going “back” sometimes feels like failure, the public moment he declared himself open to work and then realised it wasn’t the path he wanted and the daily reality of building something of his own.   They explore money, identity, status and the honesty required to dismantle old belief systems. Thomas shares how he reframed success, what he misses from corporate life and why bravery often looks and feels different than we imagine.   If you’re wondering whether it’s too late to rethink your direction, or whether starting again is reckless, this episode will help you sit in the grey zone rather than rushing straight to an answer.   Connect with Thomas:   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thomas-voigt/ [http://linkedin.com/in/thomas-voigt/]   Website: thecsconsulting.net/ [http://thecsconsulting.net/]   Newsletter: thecsconsulting.net/newsletter [http://thecsconsulting.net/newsletter] Connect and show support:   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/]   Instagram: instagram.com/iam_angelajoy [https://www.instagram.com/iam_angelajoy]    Email: angela@joynergi.com [angela@joynergi.com]   Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott [https://buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott]

Ep40 When There’s Something Worth Saying

This is a short solo episode to mark the start of 2026 and to reset how Change Unfiltered will work going forward.   There are no new seasons and no fixed cadence, just conversations with people I meet along the way, and occasional solo reflections, recorded when there’s something worth saying.   I’ve chosen not to run ads or sponsors on this podcast. If you’d like to support Change Unfiltered, there’s a Buy Me a Coffee link below. You can make a one-off contribution or set up a small monthly amount. There’s absolutely no expectation but every little helps cover production costs and keeps the podcast independent.   Connect and show support:   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/]   Instagram: instagram.com/iam_angelajoy [https://www.instagram.com/iam_angelajoy]    Email: angela@joynergi.com [angela@joynergi.com]     Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott  [https://buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott]

2026 Change Unfiltered Trailer

40 second trailer for what's in store for Change Unfiltered in 2026.

Ep38 You’re Allowed to Change the Script

Jennifer Bryan has spent much of her career helping organisations navigate transformation but her own story of change began long before boardrooms and leadership roles. Growing up in an environment where her voice was often dismissed, she learned early what it meant to push back, trust herself and carve out space in a world that wanted her to play smaller. Dance became her first liberation and years later, it shaped the way she leads people through change.   In this conversation, she speaks with Angela about what happens when you finally realise you’re allowed to rewrite the story you’ve been living. From a theatrical beginning to 25 years in organisational change, Jennifer brings a deeply human lens to the emotions leaders try to avoid, the moments that spark reinvention, and the creative discipline behind writing her book The Emotional Side of Organisational Change.   She shares openly about voice, courage, self-doubt and the quiet decisions that change the direction of a life. The writing retreat, the unexpected clarity of thought leadership and the freedom that comes from trusting your own ideas.   If you’re standing in a moment where the old script no longer fits, this episode will remind you that you’re simply at the place where a new chapter is ready to begin.   Connect with Jennifer:   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jennifer-l-bryan/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-l-bryan/]    Website: jenniferlbryan.com [http://jenniferlbryan.com]    Instagram:    The Emotional Side of Organisational Change: How to Survive and Thrive (out on 22nd January 2026): amzn.eu/d/eqRu158 [https://amzn.eu/d/eqRu158]  Connect and show support:   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/]   Instagram: instagram.com/angelajoyunfiltered [https://www.instagram.com/angelajoyunfiltered]    Email: angela@joynergi.com [angela@joynergi.com]   Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott [https://buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott]

Ep37 When Heartbreak Says Go

Ann-Marie Plumb was living the life she thought she was supposed to want. A solid career, a relationship that looked promising, a rhythm that felt familiar and safe. But after losing her mum and facing an unexpected breakup, she reached a point many mid-career women quietly recognise. The point where “fine” is no longer enough.   In this conversation, she speaks with Angela about the moment she realised she needed to start again, the decision to quit her job, pack up her flat, and book a one-way ticket out of the UK, and what two years of travelling the world has taught her about identity, confidence and what really matters.   Ann-Marie shares the emotional and practical realities of rebuilding life from the ground up, choosing to be single and child-free in her late thirties, and why freedom becomes possible the moment you stop waiting for life to happen and start living it on your own terms.   If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re too old, too late, or too settled to choose a completely different path, this episode will remind you that you’re not. Sometimes the beginning you’ve been waiting for arrives disguised as the ending you didn’t expect.   Connect with Ann-Marie:   Instagram: instagram.com/areuokay_annie [http://instagram.com/areuokay_annie/]   Website: areuokayannie.com [http://areuokayannie.com/] Connect and show support:   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/]   Instagram: instagram.com/angelajoyunfiltered [https://www.instagram.com/angelajoyunfiltered]    Email: angela@joynergi.com [angela@joynergi.com]     Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott  [https://buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott]