Five For Two Careers

Adelle Thompson

Welcome to the 5 for 2 podcast an empowering space for ambitious women to learn, grow and finally feel confident enough to make the moves they've always wanted in their career. Hosted by Career and Confidence coach Adelle T (@coachadellet)

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January 21 · 45 min
EP 158. When being the go to person is stalling your career w/Katy McFee
If you've been stuck at manager level for years and haven't been able to secure a Head Of, Director, or VP role, this episode is for you. This week I'm joined by Katy McFee, and her advice and actionable strategies will help you unlock that next career level. Katy knows exactly what it's like to be the go to person, the one who does all the work but isn't considered for senior leadership, until she figured out the gap in her strategy and landed a VP role. She has driven 8 and 9 figure business growth across tech and biotech spaces, and this week she shares: The execution trap How to stop being a doer and actually be seen as a thought leader who can strategise bigger company goals Big picture thinking and patterns you need to understand to secure a seat at the table What sets Managers, Directors, and VPs apart Resumes and interviews at senior leadership level Saying NO in a way that actually feels authentic The one action that rewarded you as a Manager but will block you from VP Connect with Katy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a/ Website: https://insightstoactioncc.com/ Insight to Action program: https://insightstoactioncc.com/vp-ready-quiz/ ----- If you enjoyed the episode, share it with someone else who could benefit from it and don't forget to like and leave a comment
January 14 · 15 min
EP 157. What to say at Interview when you lack experience
If you've booked the interview you're half way there. You don't need to have 100% of the experience to get the offer and this week I discuss what might be blocking your offers.... How to show knowledge when you lack experience Connecting research to comparable or indirect experience Transferable skills and how to present them Why its not lack of experience but lack of initiative stopping your offers ---- “Create Your Own Lane” my 1:1 coaching program is open! Click the link below to book your free call with me so we can start getting you on the right track to a better career and better money⁠ click here⁠ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn TikTok: ⁠@coachadelle⁠
January 7 · 14 min
EP 156. You don't need to reinvent the wheel - Achieving your Goals
Someone has already achieved the Career & Life goals you've set for yourself. Here's how you use their experience to get ahead.... Connect with the right people Learn from people who have already done it Research, read and listen Get the exact steps to follow to achieve your goals How I used this concept to achieve my goal of working less but earning more ---- “Create Your Own Lane” my 1:1 coaching program is open again for 2026! Click the link below to book your free call with me so we can start getting you on the right track to a better career and better money⁠ click here⁠ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn TikTok: ⁠@coachadelle⁠
January 1 · 39 min
EP 155. 2026 Job Market Predictions and Advice
Happy New Year Everyone I hope 2026 brings you Great Health, Wealth and HAPPINESS In this episode I'm looking back at the 2025 job market and sharing what I think will happen this year. I'm also giving you some advice on how to navigate your job searches, career changes and upgrades over the next 12 months What I predict for jobs AI and interviews AI taking our jobs? Networking (not for referrals) Is there job stability in 2026? Remote and Hybrid working CVs/Resumes and interviews in 2026 ------ If you're working on career growth this year get access to my masterclasses on interviews, CV writing, and negotiating. The three things that actually move the needle in your career. Plus, my Essential Interview Guide just got updated with 2026 strategies including how to handle AI interviews, storytelling for interview impact, and salary negotiation techniques for today's market. Watch the masterclasses and grab the updated guide here Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn TikTok: ⁠@coachadelle⁠
Nov 26, 2025 · 13 min
EP 154. You might be underpaid, lets check your salary
Do you love your job? do you not? either way when was the last time you checked your market value? In this weeks episode I share the story of when I was being underpaid by almost 20k so it doesn't happen to you... How to check your market value Discussing salary without making people feel awkward How to negotiate at your current job if you're underpaid Staying on top of salary changes ---- Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn TikTok: ⁠@coachadelle⁠ If you want to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head over to my website and book a consultation call with me ⁠Website
Nov 19, 2025 · 16 min
EP 153. Do you really need to go above and beyond at work
The corporate world with have you believing you have to come to work early leave late and be available 24/7 if you want to get ahead and make a 6 figure salary But the truth is hard work in the wrong direction won't get you anything but burnt out, this week I talk about how to be more strategic in your approach to getting ahead and whether going above and beyond is necessary The 10% rule and does it work Networking in your day to day job How to stay top of mind and get noticed without burning out ----- Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn TikTok: ⁠@coachadelle⁠ If you want to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head over to my website and book a consultation call with me ⁠Website
Nov 12, 2025 · 26 min
EP 152. What to do when your salary negotiations aren't working
Previously I've spoken a lot about how to negotiate and what you can negotiate in your career, this week I dive a little deeper. For anyone who has been trying or has used my tips previously but is still finding it hard to secure the salary or benefits they want, then this episode is for you. This week I'm sharing what to do when your negotiating but its not working......... What might be missing in your negotiations How to make different techniques work for you Examples of strong self marketing and negotiation techniques Getting more money at your current or a new job ----- Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn TikTok: ⁠@coachadelle⁠ If you want to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head over to my website and book a consultation call with me ⁠Website
Nov 5, 2025 · 48 min
EP 151. Stop letting companies play with you w/Sally- Ann Spring
This week I am joined by Sally-Ann Spring who is an experienced principal consultant, and advocate who specialises in employment law, coaching, and professional development and we're discussing how to stop letting companies play in your face! The job market is volatile right now with surprise layoffs, redundancies, overseas outsourcing and more which has caused a lot of companies to take advantage of people. Including not holding to their contracts or even delivering statutory requirements so in this episode we are making sure you know your rights Negotiating Redundancies Employment Tribunals Contracts, Grievances and disciplinaries Advocating for yourself & being prepared for anything RECEIPTS RECEIPTS RECEIPTS ------- To connect with Sally-Ann or get support reach out belowTel: (+44) 7480 687 458 Email: Sally-Ann@seriousaboutsolutions.com Website: Serious About Solutions | Workplace Learning and Development ---- Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn TikTok: ⁠@coachadelle⁠
Oct 29, 2025 · 18 min
EP 150. Dream Career VS Dream Life
Its episode 150 🎉🥂and I still can't believe I'm at 150 episodes. Thanks to all of you that continue to listen and use the things I share to upgrade your careers, confidence and bank balances. This week I'm sharing how you can build a dream life with or without your dream career What does a dream career look like? Your career isn't your entire identity How to build a holistic fulfilled life What to do when you can't find fulfilling work ----- Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn TikTok: ⁠@coachadelle⁠ If you want to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head over to my website and book a consultation call with me ⁠Website
Oct 22, 2025 · 19 min
EP 149. Action over Answers – Getting the career, cash, or side hustle you actually want
Are you tired of waiting for the “perfect” plan before you start? In this episode, I break down why perfection is overrated and how taking action is the real game-changer. You’ll learn: How to stop overthinking and start taking real, results-driven action Why chasing perfection often keeps you stuck The key steps and actions that actually lead to results How to shift your mindset from planning to doing If you’re ready to move from ideas to impact and finally start getting the role, money, or side hustle you actually want, this episode is for you. ---- Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn TikTok: ⁠@coachadelle⁠ If you want to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head over to my website and book a consultation call with me ⁠Website
Oct 15, 2025 · 15 min
EP 148. How to go from Contract work to a permanent role
Are you a contractor who’s been in the game for years but now wants to move into a permanent role?If you’ve been contracting for years and are ready to make the move into permanent work, you might be hitting a wall because companies often struggle to look past a string of temporary contracts. But today I'm talking about how you can absolutely turn that experience into a major advantage. In this episode, I share: How to prove you’re ready for a permanent position What to say in interviews to shift the narrative in your favour The key points to highlight in your CV and applications How to frame your contracting experience so it connects directly to what employers are looking for By the end, you’ll know how to package your contracting background in the most positive, powerful way—so you’re not just seen as “a contractor,” but as the ideal candidate for the permanent role you want. ---- Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn TikTok: ⁠@coachadelle⁠ If you want to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head over to my website and book a consultation call with me ⁠Website
Oct 8, 2025 · 17 min
EP 147. Go where they can afford you
If every company can afford you, then you're too cheap. Not every business will be able to afford your salary ask but that doesn't mean you're too expensive it just means they're not the right fit for you. Why do you deserve the salary you're asking for? What do you bring to the table that will benefit a company? Can a company still afford you in this economy? How do you pick which companies to apply to & which can afford you? In this episode I talk about all this and more. Often you're not asking the wrong thing just the wrong person. We all know the analogy about the bottle of water being a different price in different locations. Maybe all you need is a different location ----- Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn TikTok: ⁠@coachadelle⁠ If you want to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head over to my website and book a consultation call with me ⁠Website
Oct 1, 2025 · 23 min
EP 146. Change is Hard AF
Change is hard but nothing in life gets better if we don't find a way to embrace it. Because whether we make a chosen change or not, life will force us into change unexpectedly (there's forever a curveball) This week I'm sharing a quick life update & how change has affected me recently - Good and Bad Plus..................... Habits necessary for change Letting go of timelines and embracing goals Making room for the things you say you want Controlling the controllables ------- “Create Your Own Lane” my 1:1 coaching program is open! Click the link below to book your free call with me so we can start getting you on the right track to a better career and better money⁠ click here⁠ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn TikTok: ⁠@coachadelle⁠ If you want to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head over to my website and book a consultation call with me ⁠Website
Sep 24, 2025 · 44 min
EP 145. You don't need all the answers you just need to start w/Freddie Titcombe
You don't need all the answers to be successful in your next career or business move. My Guest this week embodies that. Freddie didn't know exactly what career he wanted but after a few different 9-5 jobs and the desire to start a business, him and his brother started journaling to help get them focused & consistent. But what they didn't know was that would become their business. Their story is proof action is needed more than answers & how taking action now can lead you to the career, business or money you want (or all of the above) We discuss....................... Why you just need to start How journaling helped them achieve their personal and business goals Mistakes and failures along the way The positive impact your career can have on your business and vice versa The 4 pillars of happiness --------- Connect with Freddie and check out the journal belowWebsite - https://www.evolvejourney.co.uk/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolve.journey Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn TikTok: ⁠@coachadelle⁠ If you want to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head over to my website and book a consultation call with me ⁠Website
Sep 17, 2025 · 19 min
EP 144. Renegotiating Salary & Benefits after a Job Offer
What do you do when you want the job but they offered you a salary less than you expected/wanted? I know it can be hard to get the exact job you want without the money or benefits to match. This week I share how you can renegotiate a job offer: 3 ways to renegotiate after you receive the offer Why you need to stop giving a salary range less that what you really want How we stop just accepting salaries to live & start expecting salaries that help us thrive Renegotiating even if you had the opportunity to do it before the offer Backing Yourself and leading with value when you renegotiate --------- “Create Your Own Lane” my 1:1 coaching program is open! Click the link below to book your free call with me so we can start getting you on the right track to a better career and better money⁠ click here⁠ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn TikTok: ⁠@coachadelle⁠ If you want to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head over to my website Website
Sep 10, 2025 · 29 min
EP 143. Keeping your Career Goals Top Priority while managing a busy workload
How do you advance your career goals & stay organised managing and large workload/multiple projects? That's the question one of my listeners asked me to talk about, so this episode is the answer. Its easy to lose sight of your career and money goals when you have a demanding job with large workloads or multiple projects. You focus on getting things done rather than how you can leverage those things to still achieve your career goals So in this episode I discuss...... How to prioritise and organise multiple projects & large workloads What's most important and helps you stay visible with the right people Using your work to subtly network Increasing your likability Utilising what you work on daily to achieve your career goals sooner --------- “Create Your Own Lane” my 1:1 coaching program is open! Click the link below to book your free call with me so we can start getting you on the right track to a better career and better money⁠ click here⁠ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn TikTok: ⁠@coachadelle⁠ If you want to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head over to my website ⁠Website
Sep 3, 2025 · 24 min
EP 142. Be the Exception not the Rule!
We get told so often when someone does something that most people haven't been able to that its because they're the exception and most of us can't achieve it. My career and helping others achieve their gaols has shown me there are wayyyy more exceptions than we think, so this week I'm talking about The mindset shift you need to make if you want to build an exceptional career What it takes to land exceptional opportunities and salaries If every rule has an exception why can't it be you? Even if there's a 3% chance of something happening why can't you believe you'll be the 3% instead of the 97% and make it happen? -------- Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn TikTok: ⁠@coachadelle⁠ If you want to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head over to my website and book a consultation call with me ⁠Website
Jul 23, 2025 · 37 min
EP 141. How to go from Employee to Entrepreneur
Shifting your mindset from employee to Employer/Entrepreneur is hard, take it from someone who's been there and still needs to remind herself sometimes. If you're thinking of starting a business/side hustle or already have one but finding the switch frustrating this episode is for you....... Things you need to unlearn that work as an employee Customer focused vs Profit focus Pricing your services How to learn from others & why Senior Leadership in a 9-5 can help you Giving yourself grace Using failures to propel your business forward ------REMEMBER I'll be on holiday from mid June -September. Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠⁠@coachadellet ⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@coachadelle⁠⁠ If you want access to my Masterclasses and you want to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head over to my website. I'll be back in September with available 1 on 1 sessions ⁠⁠Website⁠
Jul 16, 2025 · 22 min
EP 140. How do you know what salary to ask for?
What salary should you be asking for? Are you scared you might be too expensive? or do you think your salary expectations are affecting your job offers or the interviews you've been able to book? Well this week I am talking about how salary expectations can affect whether you get shortlisted and how to figure out how much to ask for........... The 3 important numbers to know when it comes to your ASK How to know what you should be asking for based on your industry and skillset How not to get disqualified at shortlist stage How not to price yourself out of your top jobs When its time to look elsewhere Changes to the job market which could affect your ask ----- REMEMBER I'll be on holiday from mid June -September. Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠⁠@coachadellet ⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@coachadelle⁠⁠ If you want access to my Masterclasses and you want to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head over to my website. I'll be back in September with available 1 on 1 sessions ⁠⁠Website⁠
Jul 9, 2025 · 37 min
EP 139. Is This It?! W/Tathiana Machado
So many women start and build great careers only to wake up and ask themselves is this it? Even when they have the great job title, the amazing experience & work for the top companies something still feels like its missing. But this weeks guest said absolutely NOT! I'm joined on this episode by Tathiana Machado a former McKinsey consultant and Head of Strategy at a leading tech company who woke up one day & thought is this it? The answer was no so she burnt down her corporate career (with a plan) & made a move into entrepreneurship. Whether you want to move to a new career or into business this episode is for you............. Picking jobs because it’s what our parents expect What do you do when your job looks good on paper & to everyone else but you’re unhappy Being honest that most of us don’t have any idea what we really want to do at 16 or 18 It took time to build your career so it’s okay if the change takes time Setting up finances before you make a career change Deciding what success really means in your life You don’t have to suck it up or settle in your career ------- Connect with Tathiana here: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tathianamachado/ Website: https://mbmcoaching.org/ Book an Exploratory Call with me: https://calendly.com/tathiana-machado/30min REMEMBER I'll be on holiday from Coaching from mid June -September. Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help