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How to keep mentally fit, move from surviving to thriving and avoid burnout - with Al and Leanne Elliott of Truth, Lies and Workplace Culture

April 23, 2024 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

#178: Leanne Elliott is a business psychologist and her husband Al is a prolific business leader. They explain how to avoid burnout, maintain good mental health, and thrive both physically and mentally. What you’ll learn [1:50] How Leanne and Elliott help create positive workplace cultures. [3:23] Why mental health is such an important issue in today's society. [6:06] What the term ‘mental health’ really means. [8:20] The disconnect there is between mental health and public discours...

Using ChatGPT to supercharge your career - with Ben Gold

April 09, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

#177: Ben Gold is an AI consultant, thought leader and speaker. He explains how you can use ChatGPT to further your career, identify your perfect job, and network with other professionals. What you’ll learn [2:12] How Ben became a world-renowned video game champion. [3:18] What generative AI means and the difference between AI algorithms and large language models. [4:48] The best large language model that currently exists. [6:45] How to use ChatGPT to help you get a job. [8:32] W...

How to use stories to elevate your career - with Karen Eber

March 26, 2024 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

#176: Karen Eber is an author, leadership coach and public speaker. She explains the science behind storytelling, why employees should use stories at work, and the storytelling techniques you can use to advance your career. What you’ll learn [2:10] How Karen found her love for storytelling. [6:12] The benefits for employees using stories at work and why storytelling is a powerful tool. [9:34] The science behind how storytelling works. [11:47] A case study of how stories can be used...

Teaching, online business and all that jazz: transferable skills and finding your personal store of value - with Olly Richards

March 12, 2024 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

#175: Olly Richards went from being a professional jazz musician to starting a multi-million dollar language learning business. He explains why he changed careers, how he knew what to do next, and the ways he identified where he had an unfair advantage. What you’ll learn [1:59] The different key transitions in Olly’s career. [4:08] Common thought patterns that indicate a career change is a good move. [5:55] The frame of mind you need to start a career as a professional jazz musician....

How to build successful relationships at work (and why you should do it) - with Nicolas Rion

February 27, 2024 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

#174 - Nicolas Rion is a relationship coach who supports individuals to build strong, healthy and sustainable relationships. He explains how to improve the relationships you have at work, communicate with people about your needs and build trust and support with colleagues. What you’ll learn [1:51] Why Nicolas became a relationship specialist. [3:10] What it means to have emotional intelligence. [4:50] The importance of self-care in emotional intelligence. [6:15] How you can coach in...

From professional footballer to athlete career coach - with Ryan Gonsalves of 2nd Wind

February 13, 2024 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

#173: Ryan Gonsalves is a former professional footballer and founder of 2ndwind Academy, a platform empowering former elite athletes in their transition to fulfilling careers. He explains the transferable skills professional athletes have, the challenges athletes face when their career ends and how to make the most of new opportunities. What you’ll learn [1:34] Why Ryan wanted to coach elite athletes. [2:16] The unique challenges elite athletes face when they stop competing in their spo...

Avoiding career change mistakes: insights and strategies for a successful transition - with Natasha Stanley of Careershifters

January 30, 2024 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

#172 - Natasha Stanley is a career coach who has helped thousands of people shift into work that they love. She explains the biggest mistakes people make when changing their careers, how you can avoid making those mistakes and how to find a career that you love What you'll learn [1:47] How Natasha knew it was time to make a drastic career change. [5:40] How to know if it’s your job or your career that is causing you to feel unsatisfied. [7:26] The value of job-hopping within a career ...

Accountancy, parenthood and Bitcoin journalism: a radical career reinvention - with Susie Violet Ward

January 16, 2024 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MB

#171: Susie Violet Ward worked in accountancy before transitioning to becoming a journalist and financial analyst specialising in bitcoin. She explains the effect childcare had on her career, how she made such a drastic career change, and how she found meaning and purpose in her work. What you’ll learn [1:30] How Susie explains what she does for a living. [2:10] What it means to be a bitcoin journalist. [3:32] How Susie became a bitcoin journalist. [6:27] The different ways to becom...

From motivation to automation: how to create change through consistent habits - with Julie DeLucca-Collins of Go Confidently Coaching

January 02, 2024 06:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

#170: Julie DeLucca-Collins is a certified Tiny Habits and Thrive Global Coach, a speaker, podcaster, and top selling author. She explains the way we automate certain behaviours, why you can’t rely on motivation to achieve results and how to change the neural pathways in your brain. What you’ll learn [2:11] How Julie learned what makes people successful. [6:26] The benefits of working in corporate America. [8:20] How Julie found out about the power of habits and habit creation. [10:...

How to give engaging presentations at work and beat your fear of public speaking - with Joshua D. Smith of Your Speaking Voice

December 19, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

#169: Joshua D. Smith is a coach, consultant and public speaking trainer. He explains how to prepare for a presentation, keep your audience interested, and overcome public speaking nerves. What you’ll learn [1:52] Organisations that can help improve your public speaking. [4:30] How Joshua got started with Toastmasters. [6:05] The ways Joshua helps people find their voice with his business. [7:07] The three core values of Joshua’s business. [8:25] What ”glossophobia” is and how to...

Career identity, transition and avoiding burnout - with Susan Pasley of In The Business Of Nursing

December 05, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

#168: Susan Pasley is a registered nurse who transitioned from bedside nursing to working with healthcare SaaS organisations. She explains how a career can be wrapped up with your identity, how to identify your transferable skills, and how to maintain your identity when changing careers. What you'll learn [1:56] How Susan transitioned from bedside nurse to the business world. [3:54] How to transition from a nurse role to working in business. [5:44] What attracts people to a career in...

How to lead when you’re not a leader - with Doug Lennick and Chuck Wachendorfer of think2perform

November 21, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

#167: Doug Lennick and Chuck Wachendorfer are internationally recognised speakers, authors, and coaches. They explain why everyone needs to embrace leadership, how people in subservient positions can enact change, and how we can all be more influential. What you'll learn [2:00] How think2perform helps people reach their potential. [3:30] The need for people to embrace leadership. [5:08] How to be influential if you’re not in a position of power. [6:35] The shifting definition of lea...

Passion vs problem solving: which is more important for your career? - with Christopher Volk

November 07, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

#166: Christopher Volk is a commercial banker, entrepreneur, and business leader. He explains the skills you need to succeed in business, ways to get different career experiences, and how to make sure you’re ready for any opportunity that comes your way. What you'll learn [1:32] How to get the motivation to write a book and the reasons to write a book. [2:36] Why Chris wrote a book about business and wealth creation. [4:02] The six variables of businesses. [5:45] The value of peopl...

The four career types: which one are you? - with Dan Freehling of Contempus Leadership

October 23, 2023 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

#165- Dan Freehling is a career coach specialising in working with top millennial leaders seeking to develop their leadership pipeline. He explains the different career types there are, the common career pitfalls people face, and how to uncover the category your career falls into. What you'll learn [1:26] What a ‘leadership pipeline’ is. [3:30] The main challenges of transitioning to a full-time coach. [4:17] The four different meaningful career types: contributor, go-getter, expert and...

The optimist’s guide to surviving a toxic workplace - with Michele Phillips of Key Performance

October 10, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

#164 - Michele Phillips is a happiness expert who specialises in individual performance in the workplace. She explains how your mindset affects your happiness, the way you can make happiness a habit, and how to stay positive when working a job you don't enjoy. What you'll learn [1:30] How to talk to people about happiness. [4:15] The key factors that affect your happiness level. [6:27] How to stay optimistic in challenging circumstances. [9:17] The innate nature of happiness and optimi...

Integrating work and parenthood in dual-income families - with Andy Goldstrom of Parents Journey Coaching

September 26, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

#163 - Andy Goldstrom is a parent coach and founder of Parents Journey Coaching, where he works with struggling parents across the globe. He explains the different challenges dual-income families face, the four key styles of parenting, and the ways couples can balance the demands of parenthood and professional life. What you'll learn [1:40] Why it’s so challenging to balance work and family life. [3:25] Navigating tech and social media with your children. [7:18] The four different types...

Sleep well, live well: expert tips for restful nights and productive days - with Terry Cralle, RN

September 12, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

#162 - Terry Cralle is a Registered Nurse, clinical sleep health specialist and co-author of two sleep-related books. She explains the effects sleep has on your body and mind, how to optimise your sleep environment to improve your sleep quality, and the benefits of having a sleep routine. What you'll learn [2:15] How to get back to sleep when you wake up in the middle of the night. [3:02] The way your brain chemistry changes throughout the day. [4:57] The ‘brain dump’ technique to calm ...

Archive Episode: Why you need a coach - with David Frank Gomes

August 29, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

From the archive: Episode #063 - Personal development coach and mindfulness teacher David Frank Gomes explains the benefits of having a coach to support you and help you find purpose in your life. What you'll learn [1:28] David explains that people come to him as a coach out of a desire to become more present in their lives. [3:50] How David focuses on ensuring that his clients enjoy the process of getting to a happy place as they look to get away from the excesses or “lack” in their live...

Archive Episode: How to plan your career change - with Mark Herschberg of The Career Toolkit

August 15, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

From the archive: Episode #087 - Author of “The Career Toolkit” Mark Herschberg explains how you build the road map to enable you to start planning your career change. What you'll learn [02:03] Mark explains the origins of his book and who the target audience is. [06:42] Looking at your long term career options rather than just the next job. [08:00] Finding out unwritten skills required for jobs by networking with people in the industry. [08:59] Using intermediate roles to make the tran...

Archive Episode: The midlife crisis: what it is and what to do about it - with Kim Searle

August 01, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

From the archive: Episode #014 - “Midlife is NOT a crisis” author Kim Searle explains what the midlife crisis is all about - when it can happen, what triggers it, what it means and what you can do about it. For the show notes for this episode, visit: https://changeworklife.com/14

Hitting rock bottom: How I went from drug addict to top Bitcoin podcaster - with Peter McCormack of What Bitcoin Did

July 18, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

#161 - Peter McCormack went from a drug addict riddled with anxiety to one of the biggest Bitcoin influencers and owning his own football team. He talks about how he turned his life around, the difference between university and work experience and what makes a business successful. What you'll learn [1:50] Why Peter bought his own football team and what his aspirations are for the club. [5:35] How Peter describes what he does for a living with multiple business roles. [6:30] The problem...

The year that nearly killed my business and sent me back to a job - with Trudy Rankin of Online Business Lift-Off

July 04, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

#160 - Trudy Rankin spent a year working on a client project before being told the project wasn’t going ahead and she wouldn’t be paid for the work she’d done. She talks about leaving a toxic workplace, the dangers of being too reliant on one client and how she stayed motivated during a big business downturn. What you'll learn [2:02] The downsides of a one-to-one business model. [3:11] The type of businesses that can benefit from improving their online presence. [5:47] What sparked Trud...

Don’t let your business turn into a job - with Judith Keys of My Food in France

June 20, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

#159 - Judith Keys quit her job and moved to France to help ex-pats immerse themselves faster in French food, friendship and lifestyle. She talks about the process of starting a business in a new country, the dangers of a business turning into a job and how she built up a client base using LinkedIn. What you'll learn [1:35] How to determine the need there is for a new business. [3:55] The business model for My Best Friend in France. [6:58] Judith’s career before starting her own busines...

Would you quit your job without a plan? - with Mark Usher of Be The Husband She Brags About

June 06, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

#158 - Mark Usher is a Masculine Mastery coach, men’s work group leader and the host of the “Be The Husband She Brags About” podcast. He talks about what it was like quitting his job without a solid plan, how he made peace with his inner critic and the importance of the art of selling. What you'll learn [1:46] What men's coaching consists of. [3:40] Where toxic masculinity arises from. [6:10] How Mark became a coach. [7:59] How to know your career needs to change. [10:52] The internal...

Choose your weapon: selecting the right productivity tool for the job - with Erik Fisher of Beyond the To-Do List

May 23, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

#157 - Erik Fisher is the producer and host of the long-running Beyond The To-Do List Podcast where he talks with experts on how to implement productivity strategies in their personal and professional lives. He explains what productivity really means, how to avoid shiny object syndrome, and how to pick the right productivity tool for your needs. What you'll learn [2:18] How podcasts changed Erik’s life and made him more productive. [5:54] Different definitions for productivity. [8:19] T...

The digital nomad family: how can you combine work and travel with looking after your kids? - with Mauro Repacci of Boundless Life

May 09, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

#156 - Boundless Life founder Mauro Repacci explains the childcare and education options for families that are travelling long term, the common challenges digital nomad families face, and the positive effects world travel has on children. What you'll learn [1:44] How Mauro helps families become digital nomads. [2:25] Why Mauro set up an educational system for digital nomad children. [4:07] The reasons families become long-term digital nomads. [6:20] Common challenges for digital nomad f...

From job security to career freedom: how freelancing can protect your future - with Dorothy Illson of The Gig

April 25, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

#155 - Dorothy Illson (Hollabaugh at the time of recording) is the co-founder and CEO of The Gig, a digital media company that helps freelancers acquire and profit from high-income online skills. She explains why freelancing is less risky than being an employee, how being a freelancer can make you recession-proof, and why freelancing is the best route to uncapped income. What you'll learn [1:43] How Dorothy learned about the business world. [3:16] Why Dorothy became a freelancer and star...

Protecting your career during a recession - with Jelena Radonjic of WhatWork

April 11, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

#153 - Jelena Radonjic is an award-winning career fulfilment and leadership development coach with over 25 years in international recruitment and education management. She explains how to protect and thrive in your career during an economic downturn, best practices for career development and management, and the important networking skills everybody needs. What you'll learn [2:18] The ways the pandemic affected the entrepreneurial world. [4:52] Ways to make sure your career decisions are ...

Inflation, interest rates and recession: what it means for you and what you can do about it - with Rob Dix of The Property Hub

March 28, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

#153 - Rob Dix is the author of The Price Of Money, co-host of The Property Podcast, and one of Britain’s leading finance experts. He explains how the economy works, ways to protect yourself against rising inflation and how to make better investment decisions. What you'll learn [3:21] Why Rob wrote a book about economics. [5:25] The future of interest rates and investment returns. [6:35] The systemic causes of inflation. [9:12] The correlation between gold and house prices. [11:11] Wh...

How ANYONE can become financially independent and retire early - with Barney Whiter of The Escape Artist

March 14, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

#152 - Barney Whiter paid off his mortgage aged 32. Ten years later he quit his job with an investment portfolio big enough to support himself and his family without ever having to work again. He explains what life is like as an early retiree, how much money you need to live off your investments, and the steps you can take to make financial independence a reality. What you'll learn [2:16] What life is like as an early retiree. [5:40] The philosophy behind the FIRE (Financial Independen...

Turning your creative passion into your job without losing the joy - with Amani Roberts of The Amani Experience

February 28, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

#151 - Amani Roberts is a writer, teacher, DJ, and host of The Amani Experience Podcast. He explains how he’s turned his passion into a career as a DJ, the transferable skills he’s learned across his career, the importance of building multiple income streams and the power of networking. What you'll learn [2:36] What a chief musical curator does. [5:53] Where limiting thoughts about career possibilities can come from. [6:55] The power of networking to create new career opportunities. [1...

Should I follow my passion? Should I work remotely? What do I tell my family? Ask Me Anything! - with Jeremy Cline of Change Work Life

February 14, 2023 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

#150 - Coach and Change Work Life podcast host Jeremy Cline answers your questions about your career change challenges, including whether you should follow your passion, remote working and how to talk to your family about your career change. What you'll learn [1:55] The passion hypothesis and why following your passion can be terrible advice. [8:18] How to tell your family you’re leaving a prestigious career. [10:56] How choosing your work based on the approval of family can lead to res...

Will I be able to afford to retire? How to plan for a financially secure retirement (even if it’s years away) - with Pete Matthew of Meaningful Money

January 31, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

#149 - Pete Matthew is a Chartered Financial Planner and the host of Meaningful Money. He explains the different types of pensions, the best places to put your money for retirement and how to build up a pension pot for when you’re ready to retire. What you'll learn [2:25] How the pandemic has changed the way people think about their finances. [5:40] The two different types of pensions and how they differ from each other. [9:19] Why defined benefit pensions are likely to be phased out. ...

What’s your unique selling proposition? - with Kyle Elliott of Kyle Elliott Consulting

January 17, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

#148 - Dr. Kyle Elliott is a career and interview coach and award-winning job search expert. He explains how you can identify your own unique selling proposition, find the right job that fits your interests, and distinguish yourself from hundreds of other applicants. What you'll learn [2:35] How Kyle started his coaching career on Fiverr. [4:22] What a unique selling proposition is and why it’s so important. [6:18] How to find the jobs you’re most suitable for. [7:24] How to find your ...

Changing career and starting all over again - with Viviane Freitas

January 03, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

#147 - Viviane Freitas was an architect before she started a new career in marketing from scratch, all in an attempt to make her life happier. She explains how she knew changing careers was the right move, the first steps to breaking into a new industry and how to overcome the fear of starting again in your career from scratch. What you'll learn [4:32] Common responses friends and family make when they learn that you want to change your career. [9:25] The problem with working in the wron...

Buying a franchise and starting a business without starting from scratch - with Amie-Jo Buckland of Time For You Domestic Cleaning

December 20, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

#146 - Amie-Jo Buckland went from being a cleaner to buying her own franchise of Time For You Domestic Cleaning. She explains the process of buying a franchise, the benefits it has compared to starting a business from scratch and how becoming a franchise owner helped her create a better work-life balance. What you'll learn [4:14] The difference between running a cleaning franchise and working as a cleaner. [5:11] The day-to-day of running a cleaning franchise. [7:50] What a franchise is...

How to optimise your brain and improve your performance - with Dr. Mary Rensel of Brain Ops Group

December 06, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

#145 - Neurologist and Brain Ops Group co-founder Dr Mary Rensel explains how you can optimise your brain health, improve your performance and increase your confidence and resilience. What you'll learn [4:03] What optimising your brain means. [5:29] How optimising your brain improves productivity and other areas of your life. [6:24] The changes you can expect from taking steps to optimise your brain. [7:34] What “resiliency” means and why it’s so important. [9:48] The confidence healt...

Redundancy: how to bounce back and come out fighting when you lose your job - with Tina Neve of Human Decisions

November 22, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

#144 - Tina Neve is a career coach and counsellor and the founder of Human Decisions. She explains the rights you have when being made redundant, how to negotiate for a better redundancy package and how you can make redundancy a positive part of your career. What you'll learn [2:24] How counselling can complement coaching. [7:34] The rights you have in the UK if you’re being made redundant. [8:29] How redundancy differs from other forms of dismissal. [10:24] Traps you should avoid when ...

Turning failure into success - with Emily Sander of Next Level Coaching

November 08, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

#143 - Emily Sander is the founder of Next Level Coaching and the author of “Hacking Executive Leadership”. She explains how failures can help you become more successful in the future, how to turn things around when you’re feeling like a failure and how you can get out of the “I am a failure” mindset. What you'll learn [6:10] How to define failure. [9:12] The importance of defining what success looks like for you. [11:46] How to respond to situations that make you feel like a failure. ...

Relationships and careers: how to talk to your partner about career change - with Executive Coach Yosef Lynn

October 25, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

#142 - Yosef Lynn is an executive coach who helps people in their careers and their relationships. He explains the importance of communicating with your partner when contemplating a career change, the best ways to start the conversation and how to head off any feelings of fear and insecurity it might create in them. What you'll learn [2:19] How your relationship and your career affect each other. [3:54] How skills learned in your career can be transferred to new fields. [9:05] Common ...

How to make big career decisions - with Lindsay Gordon of A Life of Options

October 11, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

#141 - Award-winning career coach Lindsay Gordon explains the practical steps you can go through when making a career-changing decision, the mindset you should have when making decisions and what to do if you think you’ve made the wrong decision. What you'll learn [2:17] Why Lindsay wrote a book to help people make the right decisions. [6:10] The danger of making important decisions while under duress. [8:45] How to maintain the right mindset during tough times. [11:05] What to do when ...

How to discover and use your natural talents - with Steven Rudolph of Multiple Natures International

September 27, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

#140 - Steven Rudolph is the founder and CEO of Multiple Natures International where he helps people to understand themselves and become more aligned with their values. He explains how to find what your natural talents are, let go of societal expectations and balance what you enjoy and what you’re skilled at. What you'll learn [5:31] The danger of overestimating or underestimating your abilities. [9:52] How to let go of the expectations society places upon us. [15:50] The difference bet...

How to get the most out of LinkedIn - with Jeremy Schifeling of The Job Insiders

September 13, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MB

#139- Jeremy Schifeling, former hiring manager at LinkedIn and founder of The Job Insiders, explains what LinkedIn can be used for, how you can best optimise your LinkedIn profile and ways you can use LinkedIn to change your career. What you'll learn [1:40] Different ways skills can be transferable. [2:35] How Jeremy became a LinkedIn guru. [03:58] The number one misconception about LinkedIn. [04:52] How best to use LinkedIn. [06:40] Ways to add value to your LinkedIn profile. [08:33]...

How to work remotely from anywhere, even when you have a full-time job - with Ali Greene of Remote Works

August 30, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

#138 - Ali Greene is a full-time remote worker who helps people and companies make their work more freeing and flexible. She explains the difference between working from home and working remotely, what the digital nomad lifestyle really looks like, and how to find remote components in any job. What you'll learn [2:06] How Ali became a remote worker and the benefits of being a digital nomad. [6:37] The difference between remote work and working from home. [11:34] How aspects of almost any...

How to start meditating and why you should do it - with Josh Schmidt

August 16, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

#137 - Life and meditation coach Josh Schmidt explains the benefits of meditation, how to start a mediation practice and ways to fit meditation into a busy schedule. What you'll learn [1:45] How meditation helped Josh sleep as a child. [2:45] What made Josh combine meditation with yoga. [4:34] The practical nature of meditation that Josh teaches. [6:11] What meditation is and why it’s helpful. [9:09] The benefits of meditation and how they can be measured. [12:32] The difference betwe...

How to be well-liked at work - with Ryan Lindner

August 02, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

#136 - Ryan Lindner is a personal development specialist and behavioural coach. He explains how to make a good first impression, get your colleagues to like you, and the difference between interacting with the person rather than the role. What you'll learn [1:38] The difficulty of seeing our true selves and how this inspired Ryan to write his book ‘The Half-Known Life’. [3:18] How Ryan became a coach. [4:52] How to make yourself more attractive in the workplace. [6:00] Why it’s importa...

Why am I unhappy at work? - with Kelly Whalley of Find Your Wings

July 19, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

#135 - Career coach Kelly Whalley explains how to identify what’s not right at work, create a better work-life balance and take responsibility for your career. What you'll learn [1:33] How Find Your Wings helps people through transitional career periods. [2:20] What “brain-based science” is. [3:07] What motivated Kelly to start her own coaching business. [4:46] How coaches can help people who are beginning their careers. [5:56] How receptive businesses are to coaching junior staff memb...

How to start a career in computer programming - with Emily Hill of Joy of Coding Academy

July 05, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

#134 - Emily Hill left her stable tenured professor position to start her own software developing academy. She explains the benefits of starting your own business, how she helps people start computer programming careers, and the mindset shift you need to understand programming. What you'll learn [1:40] What Joy of Coding Academy teaches and who it’s for. [3:20] How Emily found her passion for computer science. [05:05] The mindset you need to understand programming. [07:55] How to devel...

How to find your career values and enjoy your work - with Fiona Moss

June 21, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

#133 - Fiona Moss is a career and business coach who helps her clients realign their lives to focus on their values. She explains what values are, why they’re important and how to uncover your own values. What you'll learn [1:55] How Fiona helps others transition to work they find enjoyable and fulfilling. [9:13] What values are and how they are helpful. [11:30] The difference between strengths and values. [13:06] What it means to honour your values and why it’s important. [18:42] The...

Creating your own work environment - with Alison Colley of Real Employment Law Advice

June 07, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

#132 - Employment law and HR solicitor Alison Colley describes how she created her own ideal work environment by starting her own business. What you'll learn [01:40] Alison explains why she became interested in employment law and what her career ambitions were. [05:53] Why Alison decided to change the direction of her career. [07:50] Alison talks about what led her to go travelling shortly after starting out in her career. [10:54] How travelling helped build Alison’s confidence. [12:07...

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