What do archaeology, the Peace Corps, and SaaS revenue architecture have in common? More than you think, especially when Beth Yehaskel is the one connecting the dots.

Beth didn’t set out to build a career in tech. She started in the dirt (literally) as an archaeologist. But her love of writing and curiosity about people took her from field reports to technical writing, and eventually to customer success, go-to-market strategy, and coaching executives across the globe.

In this episode, we talk about how to spot the systems and patterns that hold businesses (and careers) back, and why stepping away after a bad job can sometimes be the best decision you ever make.

We also explore:

• The red flags she missed and what she learned from a role that didn’t work

• Why consulting helped her rediscover confidence and clarity

• Why AI is about systems, not shortcuts.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between “I’ve worked hard for this” and “I’m not sure I want it anymore,” Beth’s story will speak to you.

Connect with Beth:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-yehaskel-4b71a

https://www.elevategtmexecs.com/

What happens when the identity you’ve built no longer fits?

For years, Meghan Opitz was unstoppable—competitive swimmer, tech startup leader, high-achiever through and through. She was always chasing the next goal. But when life threw unexpected challenges her way, she was forced to re-examine everything she thought she knew about success.

In this episode of Change Unfiltered, Meghan shares:

✔️ The real difference between ambition and drive—and why one is often misunderstood ✔️ How competitive swimming shaped her mindset—and the moment she realised she wouldn’t become an Olympian ✔️ What it was like to scale a tech company pre-IPO—and then face a completely different challenge: motherhood ✔️ Why she felt like she was failing as a mum—and the mindset shift that changed everything ✔️ What success looks like now—and why it’s no longer about chasing the next big milestone

Plus, she reveals the unexpected anthem that got her through one of the biggest moments of her life—now added to the Change Unfiltered Playlist on Spotify.

🌍 Connect with Meghan: 🔗 Website: https://www.meghanopitz.com 🔗 Substack: Every Woman Rising https://meghanopitz.substack.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanopitz

🎶 Check out the Change Unfiltered Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6I5Sikl02JF46cnNO6XPQI?si=0xHVp2ZnSieLuluIuJzOHQ&pi=-o8l_L5cSFWoT&nd=1&dlsi=9273cc1b711c4bba

or search for Change Unfiltered Podcast: Guest Choices

So many experienced professionals hit a point where corporate life stops making sense. But knowing it and doing something about it? That’s a different challenge.

After a long career in financial services and tech, Carmen Orr found herself at a crossroads. She’d built high-performing teams, navigated executive leadership, and thrived in complex business environments. But then layoffs, ageism, and the slow realisation that the traditional job market wasn’t built for people like her.

So, she decided to do something radical: to bet on herself.

In this episode, Carmen shares:

• The gut-punch of applying for jobs and getting one interview in nine months
• The invisible barriers of ageism in hiring and how fractional work flips the script
• Why she almost didn’t go out on her own (and what changed her mind)
• How she landed her first clients
• The secret being a successful fractional leader

Plus, she reveals the song that sums up her career transition—now added to the Change Unfiltered Playlist on Spotify.

Connect with Carmen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmenorr/ Think2Perform website: https://www.think2perform.com/about-us/#team

1. Carmen’s book recommendations: The AI-Driven Leader: Harnessing AI to Make Faster, Smarter Decisions – Geoff Woods
2. Team-Based Strategic Planning: A Complete Guide to Structuring, Facilitating, and Implementing the Process – C. Davis Fogg
3. The Soul of Wealth: 50 Reflections on Money and Meaning – Daniel Crosby

Check out the Change Unfiltered Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6I5Sikl02JF46cnNO6XPQI?si=dje2K4Q5Rj-mzR4WktsDVg&pi=v2B32mnsTIeFe&nd=1&dlsi=11bdbc87635441ce