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Bill Lombardo woke one morning and realised the career he had spent many years developing and honing just wasn’t cutting it anymore. He needed to reignite his passion and follow his heart. Bill stepped out of the comfort of a stable and well respected role and traversed to the world of startups. His journey took him on a pathway that was not always planned, but ultimately he actioned his goals and found his way to embarking on a new career that surpassed his own expectations. Check out Bill’s “Pivot Path Tips Sheet” in the podcast tab of the Pivotlife website.. If you would like to reach out to Bill please connect with him on the links below…. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-lombardo-075925/ Website: https://www.casamindset.com/h416598171624391166125 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/American-Dream-Mindset-Strategies-Leadership/dp/1939116279 Pivot Pod hosts Sue and Anne are partners at pivotlife and "guides on the side" for many traversing pivot points.  Feel free to download the Pivot Model if you looking for some clarity around your Pivot point. If you would like to share your pivot point journey with us, drop us a note to hello@pivotlife.com.au or follow us on Instagram @pivot_partners and send a DM

Kylie Zeal had a goal, finish her second book and become a digital nomad.  Now 3.5 years later she is living that life and loving it.  This journey started long before when she was drawn to work in Japan, finding she had the time to review reflect and redefine and  in the midst of a quarter life crisis at 25 this was her time to dig deep into who she was and find her new trajectory. Her life is now framed by knowing you can change your thoughts and therefore change your feelings.  As an eternal optimist Kylie lives by the quote, "Everything will be alright in the end, if it is not alright it’s not the end'. Check out Kylie’s “Pivot Path Tips Sheet” in the podcast tab of the Pivotlife website. If you would like to reach out to Kylie please connect with her on the links below…. Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kyliezeal/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kyliezeal7 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyliezeal1/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/writing writing-book -coach/ Website: http://www.kyliezeal.com/ Pivot Pod hosts Sue and Anne are partners at pivotlife and "guides on the side" for many traversing pivot points.  Feel free to download the Pivot Model if you looking for some clarity around your Pivot point. If you would like to share your pivot point journey with us, drop us a note to hello@pivotlife.com.au or follow us on Instagram @pivot_partners and send a DM

Susie Sparkes embarked on her pivot from Primary School Teacher to Actor and short film maker after realising that she had a natural talent for story telling. After taking on acting classes for the "joy", at a time when Susie was caring for her parents she realised her passion and today..... well see for yourself on the links below which include some of Susie's award winning short films.  Check out Susie’s “Pivot Path Tips Sheet” in the podcast tab of the Pivotlife website.. If you would like to reach out to Susie please connect with her on the links below…. Insta: @sparkessusie Facebook: Susie Sparkes| Facebook YouTube: Susie Sparkes Films: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlfQWe1PhhObArmhgbnR_weGFtMzr24xL Susie Sparkes Actor: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmdZog3MqIiwWnqIwdGVPEg/videos Stories with Susie & George: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqXmEOcIPMO89_eNwy5MfJw/videos To see Susie and her co-writer Amy present 4 short films they have selected as guests hosts of ‘Wombat & Goose present Outta The Can’ tune in to C31 at 9:30pm, Monday May 30, that's ch44 on your remote, or click on this link to watch on your device. https://ctvplus.org.au/content/melbourne-live Pivot Pod hosts Sue and Anne are partners at www.pivotlife.com.au and "guides on the side" for many traversing pivot points.  Feel free to download the Pivot Model if you looking for some clarity around your Pivot point. If you would like to share your pivot point journey with us, drop us a note to hello@pivotlife.com.au or follow us on Instagram @pivot_partners and send a DM

Bel Temby's realisation that her dreams for the future and the way of life she wanted could be now and not 10 years into the future.  She and her husband asked the question 'why not', indeed their choice was made and they took the gamble to shift their lives in ways that have bought them to a new home, new town and new way of living and being. Check out Bel’s “Pivot Path Tips Sheet” in the podcast tab of the Pivotlife website.. If you would like to reach out to Bel please connect with her on the links below…. Insta: https://www.instagram.com/digitalserviceslab/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bel-temby-05295243/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitalserviceslab/ Website: https://digitalserviceslab.com.au/ Pivot Pod hosts Sue and Anne are partners at pivotlife and "guides on the side" for many traversing pivot points.  Feel free to download the Pivot Model if you looking for some clarity around your Pivot point. If you would like to share your pivot point journey with us, drop us a note to hello@pivotlife.com.au or follow us on Instagram @pivot_partners and send a DM

Wayne Gibney's point of no return came on a New Year's Eve when his ex-wife’s car crashed through the front fence.  From that point he made choices that would support his children and himself.  This led him down a path of many pivots that catapulted him into new ways of living and loving his life with all its ups and downs.  Check out Wayne’s “Pivot Path Tips Sheet” in the podcast tab of the Pivotlife website If you would like to reach out to Wayne please connect with him on the links below…. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Alp-Luachra-291166144863790/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-gibney-27a1491b4/ Link to Music:  https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=bealtaine+hill+of+uisneach&docid=608036600505898070&mid=8905D4A305CA930848EA8905D4A305CA930848EA&view=detail&FORM=VIRE If this story has triggered you and affected your emotional wellbeing, please reach out to any of the services below for help. AUSTRALIAN SUPPORT SERVICES..... Support Services - Australia 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Website: https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Lifeline Australia Crisis Support: 13 11 14 Website https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Australian Government: Domestic Violence Information and Support Organisations International - United Nations: https://www.un.org/en/coronavirus/support IRELAND SUPPORT SERVICES.... Suicide lifeline Ireland Pieta house 1800247247 https://www.womensaid.ie/ 1800 341 900 https://www.mensaid.ie/ 01 554 3811 Pivot Pod hosts Sue and Anne are partners at pivotlife and "guides on the side" for many traversing pivot points.  Feel free to download the Pivot Model if you looking for some clarity around your Pivot point. If you would like to share your pivot point journey with us, drop us a note to hello@pivotlife.com.au or follow us on Instagram @pivot_partners and send a DM  

Mike Cameron's insight into what happens when a company makes the choice to pivot your career. He also talks about the intersect between work, health and wellbeing and the impact one can have on the other. How knowing yourself and asking really good questions is crucial to finding your right path.  Check out Mike’s “Pivot Path Tips Sheet” in the podcast tab of the Pivotlife website If you would like to reach out to Mike please connect with him on the links below…. Website: https://www.strategically.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-cameron-4b12131/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.cameron.505 Pivot Pod hosts Sue and Anne are partners at pivotlife and "guides on the side" for many traversing pivot points.  Feel free to download the Pivot Model if you looking for some clarity around your Pivot point. If you would like to share your pivot point journey with us, drop us a note to hello@pivotlife.com.au or follow us on Instagram @pivot_partners and send a DM

Megan Buntine experienced her first major pivot at the age of 12.  The death of her father, to the Black Saturday Fires in 2009 have taught her how to find the positive and opportunities to bounce forward in life and make change. Check out Megan’s “Pivot Path Tips Sheet” in the podcast tab of the Pivotlife website If you would like to reach out to Megan please connect with her on the links below…. Website: https://mjbconsulting.net.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganjbuntineconsultingservice/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MJBConsultingServices Pivot Pod hosts Sue and Anne are partners at pivotlife and "guides on the side" for many traversing pivot points.  Feel free to download the Pivot Model if you looking for some clarity around your Pivot point. If you would like to share your pivot point journey with us, drop us a note to hello@pivotlife.com.au or follow us on Instagram @pivot_partners and send a DM

Nick Pearce’s road led him to traverse South East Asia on a bike, where he realised his passion for “making a difference”.  His struggle with OCD and anxiety was the catalyst for change and a recognition that “imperfection is in fact perfection”.  Today Nick embraces 'not knowing' and "living in the present moment". Check out Nick’s “Pivot Path Tips Sheet” in the podcast tab of the Pivotlife website If you would like to reach out to Nick please connect with him on the links below…. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homie.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homie.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick nick-pearcepearce-85591097/ Website: HoMie Street Store – https://homie.com.au/ YouTube: HoMieHoMie-YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYXWwOrBByl9sh3rhGzPP7Q Pivot Pod hosts Sue and Anne are partners at pivotlife and "guides on the side" for many traversing pivot points.  Feel free to download the Pivot Model if you looking for some clarity around your Pivot point. If you would like to share your pivot point journey with us, drop us a note to hello@pivotlife.com.au or follow us on Instagram @pivot_partners and send a DM

Marie-Josee (MJ) Boesten recognised her own truth after she had spoken it. This was the pivot that led her to make a move to find her own inner freedom. With courage and bravery, she shifted her life entirely, a new career and new partnership. Check out MJ’s “Pivot Path Tips Sheet” in the podcast tab of the Pivotlife website Download the poem "The Summer Day" by Mary Oliver as discussed by MJ in the podcast. If you would like to reach out to MJ please connect her on the links below…. Instagram: @mjboesten Facebook: MJ Coaching & Consulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-joseeboesten/ Website: www.mjcc.nl Pivot Pod hosts Sue and Anne are partners at pivotlife and "guides on the side" for many traversing pivot points.  Feel free to download the Pivot Model if you looking for some clarity around your Pivot point. If you would like to share your pivot point journey with us, drop us a note to hello@pivotlife.com.au or follow us on Instagram @pivot_partners and send a DM

Lauren (Lozzy) Barnao woke up one morning, her head and hair covered in sticky blood - the night before was a heavy drinking session, she had fallen and cracked her head getting out of a cab. She didn’t realise till morning the damage that had been caused due to alcohol. This was her pivot point. Her commitment was to stop, find her true self, live and love life on her own terms without the need for alcohol.  If you would like to reach out to Lozzy please connect her on the links below…. Instagram https:// www.instagram.com/gut_feelings_with_lozzy Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/gutfeelingswithlozzy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-barnao/ RESOURCES from Lozzy mentioned in the podcast: This Naked Mind by Annie Grace Sober Time App (Android and iPhone) Check out Lozzy’s “Pivot Path Tips Sheet” in the podcast tab of the Pivotlife website Pivot Pod hosts Sue and Anne are partners at pivotlife and "guides on the side" for many traversing pivot points.  Feel free to download the Pivot Model if you looking for some clarity around your Pivot point. If you would like to share your pivot point journey with us, drop us a note to hello@pivotlife.com.au or follow us on Instagram @pivot_partners and send a DM  

Maggie Kerr shares her insights on 2022 and how the planets will influence the globe and the impact on us individually and how we can best navigate the year ahead. Check out Maggies “User Guide to the Human Being” and “Pivot Path Tips Sheet” … in the podcast tab of the Pivotlife website. Click here to down load Maggies "2022 Global Astrology Report" If you would like to reach out to Maggie please connect on the links below…. Twitter: https://twitter.com/universalmaggie Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/UniversalAstrology Website : https://www.universalastrology.com.au Books: https://www.universalastrology.com.au/learn Pivot Pod hosts Sue and Anne are partners at pivotlife and "guides on the side" for many traversing pivot points.  Feel free to download the Pivot Model if you looking for some clarity around your Pivot point. If you would like to share your pivot point journey with us, drop us a note to hello@pivotlife.com.au or follow us on Instagram @pivot_partners and send a DM

Anne and Sue wrap up Season 1 and the end of 2021. It was an absolute honour to share our guests incredible pivots and stories this season. The graciousness of our guests, their candour and strength in navigating their pivots is inspiring.  We look forward to joining you for Season 2 in 2022 Wishing you all a safe, relaxing and fun festive season and a very happy and healthy 2022. Pivot Pod hosts Sue and Anne are partners at pivotlife and "guides on the side" for many traversing pivot points.  Feel free to download the Pivot Model if you looking for some clarity around your Pivot point. If you would like to contact us or share your pivot point journey with us, drop us a note to hello@pivotlife.com.au or follow us on Instagram @pivot_partners and send a DM  

Faye Browne's approach to navigating pivots started at the age of 10.  Her creativity was forged on the back of having to be innovative to have what she truly wanted.  Faye has carried this throughout her life.  When challenges confront her she has learnt how to ask herself  better questions to move her towards where she wants to go. Check out Faye’s “Pivot Path Tips Sheet” in the podcast tab of the Pivotlife website. If you would like to reach out to Faye please connect on the links below…. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fayemottofashions/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/faye.browne Website https://www.motto.com.au/ Pivot Pod hosts Sue and Anne are partners at pivotlife and "guides on the side" for many traversing pivot points.  Feel free to download the Pivot Model if you looking for some clarity around your Pivot point. If you would like to share your pivot point journey with us, drop us a note to hello@pivotlife.com.au or follow us on Instagram @pivot_partners and send a DM

Eddy Urias Castro found himself studying an MBA and working an 18 hour day…which was sending him into a spin!!! Eddy's passion for cooking stirred a career pivot to do what he loved and this led him to starting up “Munch Bakery”!  Emerging from Covid, coupled with the success and demand of Eddy’s pies,  he is now moving his business to new commercial premises and just loving the ride. Check out Eddy’s “Pivot Path Tips Sheet” in the podcast tab of the Pivotlife website. If you would like to reach out to Eddy please connect on the links below…. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/munchbakeryau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/munchbakeryau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddyurias/ Website: https://www.munch-bakery.com.au/ Articles about Eddy and his passion for pies…. https://www.sbs.com.au/food/article/2021/05/25/feels-home-salvadoran-australian-bakers-barbacoa-pie-best-both-worlds https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/food-and-drink/article/prestons-munch-bakery-delivers-barbacoa-shepherds-pie-crackling-crowned-sausage-rolls-and-humble-pie-only-once-fortnight Pivot Pod hosts Sue and Anne are partners at pivotlife and "guides on the side" for many traversing pivot points.  Feel free to down load the Pivot Model if you looking for some clarity around your Pivot point. If you would like to share your pivot point journey with us, drop us a note to hello@pivotlife.com.au or follow us on instagram @pivot_partners and send a DM

Ann Shenfield knew her path would be a creative one. A pivotal moment of clarity helped her make the choice between science and the arts.  This is Ann’s journey as a filmmaker, animator, poet and author and how she learnt to manage rejection and harness the accolades. Check out Ann’s “Pivot Path Tips Sheet” in the podcast tab of the Pivotlife website. If you would like to reach out to Ann please connect on the link below…. Website: https://annshenfield.com/ The Floating Forest (Outside of a dog books, 2021) is available at Readings Kids, The Little Bookroom, Wilkins and Kent, and Brunswick Bound or contact Ann via her website Pivot Pod hosts Sue and Anne are partners at pivotlife and "guides on the side" for many traversing pivot points.  Feel free to down load the Pivot Model if you looking for some clarity around your Pivot point. If you would like to share your pivot point journey with us, drop us a note to hello@pivotlife.com.au or follow us on instagram @pivot_partners and send a DM

Sol Pineda was running a successful business, and for all appearances her life was beautiful..... but there was something else her soul and heart wanted to experience. She realised her business plan was working but not her life plan. Check out Sol’s “Pivot Path Tips Sheet” in the podcast tab of the Pivotlife website If you would like to reach out to Sol please connect on the links below…. Website: https://www.solpinedawellness.com/ Instagram: @solpinedawellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solpinedawellness Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soledad-pineda-9218a421b/ Pivot Pod hosts Sue and Anne are partners at pivotlife and "guides on the side" for many traversing pivot points.  Feel free to down load the Pivot Model if you looking for some clarity around your Pivot point. If you would like to share your pivot point journey with us, drop us a note to hello@pivotlife.com.au or follow us on instagram @pivot_partners and send a DM

Anita Bentata experienced many traumas that could have shut down and stopped her life energy, she found a way that enabled her to reset, regenerate and energise her life and find the strength and courage to show her girls a different way. Check out Anita’s “Pivot Path Tips Sheet” in the podcast tab of the Pivotlife website If you would like to reach out to Anita please connect on the links below…. Website: https://www.anitabentata.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWolfinaSuit/ https://www.facebook.com/TargetingABetterWayInRelationships/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BigHeartedWomenCommunity Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anitabentata/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anitabentata YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/anidrb LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-bentata/?originalSubdomain=au If this story has triggered you and affected your emotional wellbeing, please reach out to any of the services below for help. Support Services - Australia 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Website: https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Lifeline Australia Crisis Support: 13 11 14 Website https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Australian Government: Domestic Violence Information and Support Organisations International - United Nations: https://www.un.org/en/coronavirus/support Pivot Pod hosts Sue and Anne are partners at pivotlife and "guides on the side" for many traversing pivot points.  Feel free to down load the Pivot Model if you looking for some clarity around your Pivot point. If you would like to share your pivot point journey with us, drop us a note to hello@pivotlife.com.au or follow us on instagram @pivot_partners and send a DM

Mark McCrindle is an award-winning social researcher, demographer, best-selling author and influential thought leader.  We took a journey with Mark on what sort of pivots have been prominent as a result of Covid.  This “bright spot" episode highlights how the world has been managing 2020 and 2021, as a result of a major pivot that has shifted our whole lives.  Mark fills us with optimism for the future and how in fact Covid, for some, has provided the conduit for positive change. Check out Mark’s “Pivot Path Tips Sheet” in the podcast tab of the Pivotlife website If you would like to reach out to Mark please connect on the links below…. Website: https://mccrindle.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markmccrindle/?hl=en Twitter: @markmccrindle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McCrindleResearch/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccrindle/ Books: https://mccrindle.com.au/insights/publications/books/ Pivot Pod hosts Sue and Anne are partners at pivotlife and "guides on the side" for many traversing pivot points.  Feel free to down load the Pivot Model if you looking for some clarity around your Pivot point. If you would like to share your pivot point journey with us, drop us a note to hello@pivotlife.com.au or follow us on insta @pivot_partners and send a DM

George Landy's pivot was on the back of a period of being so busy she experienced deep fatigue.  She was scrambling to find her level of creativity in a job that caged her in and a life that was lacking in the joy she wanted.  The messages she missed along the way were elevated to one big moment when she broke her collar bone on a Mountain bike race in Tasmania, from that point forward she forged her new life. Check out George's "Pivot Path Tips Sheet" in the podcast tab of the Pivotlife website If you would like to reach out to George please connect with her on the links below.... Insta: https://www.instagram.com/georgelandywellness/ Twitter: @georgelandy Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/georgelandywellness Linked In : https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgina-landy-7784674/ Website: https://www.georginalandy.com Pivot Pod hosts Sue and Anne are partners at Pivotlife and "guides on the side" for many traversing pivot points.  Feel free to down load the Pivot Model if you looking for some clarity around your Pivot point. If you would like to share your pivot point journey with us, drop us a note to hello@pivotlife.com.au or follow us on instagram @pivot_partners and send a DM

Stuart Smith's journey started with his unrelenting desire to take time out from his emerging career to travel the world and seek out opportunities.  This pivot catapulted him into a brand new world that led to performance psychology and coaching top athletes in Formula 1, AFL Cricket and Snowboarding to working with businesses and CEO's Check out  Stuart’s "Pivot Path Tips Sheet" in the Podcast tab of the PivotLife website If you would like to reach out to Stuart please connect on the link below... Website: https:// calibrateglobal.com Pivot Pod hosts Sue and Anne are partners at pivotlife and "guides on the side" for many traversing pivot points.  Feel free to down load the Pivot Model if you looking for some clarity around your Pivot point. If you would like to share your pivot point journey with us, drop us a note to hello@pivotlife.com.au or follow us on insta @pivot_partners and send a DM