In this Shameless Careers episode, haroon (LBS MBA, ex-startups) shares how two failed probations and years of shame finally made sense after a dual adult autism & ADHD diagnosis - opening the door to self-acceptance, self-awareness, and real career purpose.

In this candid, emotional episode, we talk about:

- What it’s like to keep hearing the feedback that you “have flashes of brilliance, but your behaviour is erratic and it's too much to have to manage you”

- The adult autism & ADHD diagnosis: the two-hour cry, relief, and self-compassion

- Neurodiversity at work: why some brains may thrive in chaos, but struggle with routine

- Discovering purpose: haroon’s pivot to a creative career - where his brain truly thrives

- Life post the creative pivot: financial realities, the long game and the power of seizing the day

This episode is a reminder that we’re all wired differently; that some careers may fit our brains better than others; that raising awareness of neurodivergence matters; and that the most important thing is to be kind - to others and to yourself.

I hope you like this episode. Share the link with someone who may need to hear this.

✅ Stay connected with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/varia-pechurina/

✅ Stay connected with haroon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harooncreates/

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#Neurodiversity #AdultAutism #ADHD #CareerChange #MentalHealth

⚠️Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening to any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your research.

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Feeling stuck on career autopilot - tired, unmotivated, and unsure what to do next?

In this Shameless Careers episode, career and life coach Hanan Baba shares a step-by-step framework to build a fulfilling, energising career without guesswork.

What you will learn:

- The #1 sign you’re on autopilot: persistently low energy

- How to “follow the scent” to find what gives you more energy & excitement

- The 3 pillars of your Inner Compass (strengths, values, interests)

- Job crafting: reshape your current role before you quit

- Personal brand + networking that clearly signal what you’re after - and help you land it

Enjoy!

✅ Stay connected with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/varia-pechurina/

✅ Stay connected with Hanan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hananbaba/

✅ Hanan’s earlier episode on her pivot from consulting/tech to coaching:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RoJB2yjitI&t=2s

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#CareerAutopilot #CareerAlignment #EnergyAudit #InnerCompass #JobCrafting #PersonalBranding #NetworkingTips #CareerCoach #shamelesscareers

⚠️Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening to any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your research.

Copyright Notice: This episode and my podcast channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Shameless Careers. You are authorised to share the episode link and channel and embed this episode in your website or others as long as a link back to my podcast channel is provided.

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What happens when a stable, well regarded career suddenly feels empty?

In this episode of Shameless Careers, Anastasia Tolstova shares her deeply personal story of spiralling into depression, battling anxiety, panic attacks, and an eating disorder - and how that mental health crisis became the catalyst for an entirely new career path.

Anastasia walked away from nearly two decades in finance to retrain as a psychotherapist and build her own private practice. In the interview we talk about:

- Hitting rock bottom: depression, burnout, and mental health leave

- Reframing crisis as a gift and a chance for reinvention

- How helping others became more meaningful than her banking career

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⚠️Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening to any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your research.

Copyright Notice: This episode and my podcast channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Shameless Careers. You are authorised to share the episode link and channel and embed this episode in your website or others as long as a link back to my podcast channel is provided.

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