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The Career Gems Podcast

25 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -

Discussions about experiences of women in leadership, creating and growing businesses, work life balance, career experiences of women in all career and business avenues.

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Episodes

Knowing when it's time to quit a job.

March 16, 2023 22:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

For enquiries email: [email protected] To book a consultation: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0106114fb883835974?s=1110580749730828288 For an amazing discount code on Notion productivity tool that I use to manage my schedule and tasks. https://affiliate.notion.so/suc3tanwuivs Instagram: the career gems podcast

Starting a Side Hustle while working a 9-5

February 23, 2023 22:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

For enquiries email: [email protected] To book a consultation: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0106114fb883835974?s=1110580749730828288 For an amazing discount code on Notion productivity tool that I use to manage my schedule and tasks. https://affiliate.notion.so/suc3tanwuivs Instagram: the career gems podcast

What is Imposter Syndrome

February 09, 2023 22:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

For enquiries email: [email protected] To book a consultation: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0106114fb883835974?s=1110580749730828288 For an amazing discount code on Notion productivity tool that I use to manage my schedule and tasks. https://affiliate.notion.so/suc3tanwuivs Instagram: the career gems podcast

Career & Life Goal Setting 2023

February 02, 2023 22:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

For enquiries email: [email protected] To book a consultation: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0106114fb883835974?s=1110580749730828288 For an amazing discount code on Notion productivity tool that I use to manage my schedule and tasks. https://affiliate.notion.so/suc3tanwuivs Instagram: the career gems podcast

Thought Work and Personal Growth

January 27, 2022 22:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

I have had a very exciting past year working on this podcast and enjoyed speaking to all of my guests who were willing to share their career journeys and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to use this platform to impact knowledge. In this episode I share with you all how I have navigated all of the creative avenues I have had over the past year and the things I am doing different this year to help me reach my personal and professional goals. I look forward to your thoughts on this one as...

Goal Setting and Retrospectives with Nwanyibuife Adaeze Ugwoeje

November 18, 2021 21:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

My monthly series with Adaeze gets more interesting as we get comfortable sharing our experiences with you all. In this episode we discuss how our year has been, the different methods we adopt to plan for the year, goals we have set earlier and achieved, personal and career milestones as well as how we intend to plan for the next year. Do listen, share your thoughts and let us know how you set your goals or plans for the year.

Challenges of Women led SME's - A discussion with Dr Ajibike Saratu Oluwatimilehin

November 12, 2021 07:15 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

Women led SME's in Africa often face unique challenges, from lack of adequate infrastructure, funding opportunities to financial illiteracy. In this episode, Dr Ajibike a philanthropist and women's advocate details her experiences working with women in business as well as shares some of her personal trials and successes with us. This is an episode you especially do not want to miss.

Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship - a discussion with Ibrahim Bashir

November 04, 2021 20:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

There is a common concern with entrepreneurs and small business owners on how to keep track of finances as well as pricing products and services. Ibrahim Bashir and I have this conversation where he shares his wisdom and experiences as a startup incubation expert on how tackling “money” concerns as a business owner can be demystified.

The State of Environmental Consciousness in Nigeria and Africa at large with - Funto Boroffice

October 14, 2021 20:10 - 1 hour - 56 MB

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Defining the path to a Successful and Fulfilling Career with Dr Tega Edwin

October 01, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

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The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health - with Nwanyibuife Adaeze Ugwoeje

September 22, 2021 22:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Today Adaeze and I explore the topic of mental health and how social media can have an impact on our thoughts and behaviours. We share our different perspectives on how to unplug and reset as well as how to curate our experiences as we filter through the overwhelming information that is out there through various channels.

Navigating Barriers to Success for Women in the Workplace - with Dr Adaeze Oreh

September 08, 2021 11:12 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

Women often are put in positions where they have to constantly prove themselves in the workplace by overcoming certain stereotypes attributed to them. In this episode I sit with Dr Adaeze Oreh, a medical practitioner and advocate for change and women in the workplace. We explore certain myths attributed to barriers for success when it comes to women and also share ideas on how to move the conversation forward as we recognise the power that women poses and the assets they are to any productive...

Work Life Balance - A discussion with Nafisat Amadu Abdulmalik

September 02, 2021 22:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

On this first episode of the season, I sit with Nafisa Amadu Abdulmalik who is a working mom and wife that has made great strides in building a successful career and catering business. She is a published author of her book titles 'Diary of a Muslimah' where she chronicles the challenges that come with being a woman, a Nigerian woman and a muslim woman trying to build a life in todays world. I enjoyed our conversation and I am sure you will too.

Welcome back to Season 2 of The Career Gems Podcast

August 31, 2021 22:00 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MB

I am Dr Nuratu a Career Strategist and Coach and I am truly grateful to have been on this journey with you all. When I first started this podcast I was full of mixed emotions, from apprehension to excitement and fear. A few years ago I could have never dreamed of doing this as it would have felt like I was putting myself out there to be judged negatively but through the years I have found how to use my voice to effect change and grow my career to the point where I feel confident to create a ...

Burnouts, Resilience and Boundaries in Leadership - with Hauwa Abbas

July 22, 2021 21:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

The journey to success in any career is mapped out by the sum of our passions, experiences, challenges, failures and how we navigate those spaces to tangible and meaningful results. In this episode I discuss with Hauwa Abbas on her experiences around advocacy, leadership, coaching and the balancing act that comes with those activities. The discussion is very relatable to leadership in all works of life.

A discussion on Emotional Intelligence and Anxiety in the Workplace

July 16, 2021 08:31 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

In this episode Adé Adeniji and Dr Nuratu discuss the many ways Emotional Intelligence can be applied in the workplace especially in practicing intentional behaviour modelling by leadership and the complexities of bringing ones whole self to work and managing professional relationships. The topic of Social anxiety and ways and practices that can help with recognising the triggers to anxiety and managing the feelings they come with was also explored.

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace - With Adaeze Nwanyibuife Ugwoeje

July 01, 2021 22:35 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

There are a couple of pitch issues at the beginning of this episode but everything smooths out as you listen along.  Don't forget to subscribe, rate and comment.

Medical Aesthetics & Entrepreneurship - with Ahlam Bashir

June 23, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Ahlam Bashir is a Certified Medical Aesthetician who majored in biochemistry and holds a masters in facial aesthetics. She is a member of the Aesthetic Multi-Specialty Society and a member of the international Academy of Aesthetics Beverly Hills California, she is the co-founder and CEO of DermaRx Signature the first molecular spa in Africa, the co-founder of Aesthetica Gambia and founder of Nigeria’s prime professional Compact beauty equipment brand called SpaBox. In this episode we talk abo...

Values, Strategy and Culture Alignment in Leadership with Hawa Kombian

June 10, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

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The Balancing Act - Career Vs Side Hustle with Onyinye Nwatu

June 03, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

On this episode I sit with Onyinyechukwu Nwatu a popular food blogger and YouTube Influencer in Abuja Nigeria. We discuss how she is able to balance her passions for food content creation and a full time corporate job while excelling at both. This is also one not be missed.

Building a Personal Brand - With Dr Nuratu

May 27, 2021 20:00 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MB

In this bonus episode I highlight why it is important in our current career climate to have a personal brand. What that looks like and how to ensure that the value you add based on your skillsets aligns with how you are perceived and the image you project.

A Career Fundamentals discussion with - Chidinma Emodi

May 20, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

Dr Nuratu, has a conversation with seasoned Human Resource professional Chidinma Emodi and explores the fundamentals of starting a career and maintaining its integrity through professionalism and best practices. This is one not to be missed by everyone.

Finding your voice in the workplace - With Adaeze Nwanyibuife Ugwoeje

May 13, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

On this episode, Dr Nuratu has a very in depth conversation with Adaeze Nwanyibuife Obiako who is a career Project Manager and founder of the women's empowerment organisation called DYGL Africa. The discussions are around women owning the work they do, speaking up for the work and advocating for other women to do the same.

Career Transitions - With Funto Akinbisehin

May 05, 2021 22:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

Our Favourite Product Manager Funto Akinbisehin, joins Dr Nuratu as the first guest of the Podcast. Funto peels back her many layers and gives us insight into how her career has gone through many interesting transitions to where she is now. This is one not be missed.

Introducing the Career Gems Podcast

April 28, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.42 MB

This episode introduces the premise of the Career Gems podcast, which is basically having insightful conversations about careers, networking, women in business and so much more. It also provides a background on the host of the podcast Dr Nuratu who is a corporate strategists as well as leadership expert and her past and present career experiences.

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