Dream life, best fit role with Nikki Smith
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How to find your dream role in the current job market
May 15, 2023 02:25 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBNow is a fantastic time to find and land your dream role. But there are a few key things you need to know about the job market and how to approach an opportunity in order to land it. I recently spoke with Sarah Piper from Invisible Partners about this. Sarah works with organisations to identify…
How to assess and influence workplace culture
May 11, 2023 00:15 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBA fulfilling role requires role fit and culture fit. But what is culture? And how do you get an insight into an organsation’s culture before joining it? In this interview, Renee Barnes draws upon her expert perspective and deep experience to answer these questions. Renee Barnes is the founder of HR consultancy The People Paradox.…
How to recognise and manage a narcissist
April 06, 2023 04:37 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBI would say 1 in 2 of my clients work for, or have worked for, a boss with narcissistic traits and in some cases a fully expressed narcissist. That means there’s around a 50% chance that you have worked for one, or have one in your personal life. Interestingly, I am often the one pointing…
To find your best-fit role, get clear on your strengths and your ‘why’
August 15, 2022 00:20 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBIn this podcast I share one of my client’s journey through my 7 Step Career Change Program to finding her best fit role. When I met Lucy she was ready to take the next step in her career, but lacked clarity about what that would be. She had a number of ideas, but none of…
Is your work compromising your health?
August 25, 2021 00:13 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MBAre you a ‘Yes’ person? Do you have the responsibility or achiever strengths? Many clients who come to me are fed up at work and wondering what to do next. They often have the achiever or responsibility strength, say ‘yes’ too often and have been over-working for a long time. And this usually involves a…
Lisa Corduff: the reality and myths of building an online business
November 26, 2020 23:28 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBLisa Corduff makes running an online business look easy. In this interview she reveals how she has gone from exhausted mother to whole foods blogger, to successful online entrepreneur. Lisa is a transformational coach who works with women to help change their mindset; to uncover all the subconscious stories that are keeping them stuck and…
Want to work in government? Insights & hints from a government recruiter
July 02, 2020 07:01 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBWhat kind of people do you imagine when you think of government employees? Can you imagine working alongside such people? In this interview government recruiter Jody Smith debunks numerous myths about working in government. It turns out that you don’t need experience in government to work in government. And you’ll be working alongside as diverse…
Opportunities for individuals & managers now & after COVID19
May 28, 2020 02:32 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBElite athletes and global leaders have a coach. Someone who helps them to be the best and most effective version of themselves. We want to believe that we can do anything simply through hard work, but if that were the case, we’d all be either an elite athlete or global leader. The fact is, we…
How a radical idea delivered fulfilment and paid work
March 06, 2020 01:57 - 27 minutes - 24.6 MBSam Sutherland is a talented workshop facilitator and podcaster. She wants to make the workplace more human: to empower women and equality in the workplace through a variety of projects, which we cover in our chat. Sam’s podcast is relatively new and has taken off! But when we initially discussed it during her 7 Step…
Mindfulness & meditation
January 02, 2020 03:01 - 34 minutes - 62.9 MBOlivia Downing, founder and CEO of Liv Mindfully, is a psychologist, meditation teacher and mindfulness coach and educator. She helps corporates, schools and individuals to live and work to their full potential. I recorded this interview with Liv in 2017. It's one of my favourites because it contains tips that you can apply every day.…
How to make a dramatic career change & find fulfilment
December 26, 2019 01:00 - 52 minutes - 96.3 MBAre you feeling stuck in your industry? This podcast provides an inspiring example of how you can make dramatic change in your career and find genuine fulfilment. That’s what Fred did. When I met Fred he was a senior manufacturing engineer in the sugar industry, who often worked on continuous improvement projects. He was ready…
Struggling to re-enter the workforce after a break?
November 07, 2019 01:45 - 33 minutes - 61.5 MBHave you taken time off from your career, perhaps to raise a family, only to struggle to return to work a few years later in a similar role? You’re not alone. And if you think it’s hard, that’s not just you – it really is. When seeking to re‑enter the workforce, there are systemic and…
Do you crave more time & money?
August 19, 2019 04:00 - 29 minutes - 53.8 MBDo you crave more time? Perhaps more income so you can travel or do more of the fun stuff you love? One way to leverage our time and money in our lives is to create / sell / teach something online. You could also go out on your own as a consultant or coach. Is…
How to translate a successful police career into the private sector
August 09, 2019 03:51 - 36 minutes - 67.2 MBThe stories we tend to hear about people who have left the police force (and the military and emergency services) tend be about struggles with PTSD. But that is not the case for many, and certainly not for Richard James. Richard’s career path has taken him from being a sprinter, to a rugby player, to…
How to set career direction when you’re a multi-passionate who wants to do it all
June 20, 2019 01:52 - 31 minutes - 57.9 MBSally Wilson is a multi‑passionate. She’s a hypnotherapist, singing teacher, performer, runner and writer. But before she was all of those things, she had a successful 20 year international career as an opera singer. In this interview, Sally talks about the shift from an all-consuming singular focus, to discovering what she wanted to do next…
3 tips to overcome fear & take the 1st step
May 31, 2019 01:58 - 3 BytesKarly is a multi-passionate who wears many different hats: she’s a communicator, connector and creator. She has had successes and failures and shares both in this interview. She is a voice over artist and runs a voice agency called KillerKopy. Karly believes that everyone has a message inside of them and it’s her job to…
Interview with Tammy Guest: How to reduce your stress by 50% with 1 hour a week
May 23, 2019 06:15 - 35 minutes - 64.7 MBI met Tammy in 2016 at a symposium in the beautiful Blue Mountains. She is a naturopath, ex-scientist, helicopter pilot, mother and speaker. She blew my mind with just one of the tips she shared to boost vitality and lower stress, and in this interview we cover three! @5 mins: How to reduce your stress levels…
Is it you, or the job?
March 31, 2019 00:44 - 32 minutes - 58.7 MBAre you just pretending to be happy in your role? Jem Fuller has moved from barefoot traveller wandering around Central and South East Aisa to a suit and tie corporate leader of a $100 million division of a multi‑national organisation. He now helps others to find fulfillment through mindful and authentic leadership and helping them…
Work gives us meaning, but can it also give us pleasure?
March 14, 2019 13:15 - 46 minutes - 85.3 MBSome perspective from a 79 year old who still finds work fulfilling This podcast interview is with one of my favourite people - Moshe Lang - who I’ve known since I was a psychology student. He is a world renowned psychologist who specialises in family therapy. In this interview he reveals some of his key…
Understanding your strengths is critical at every stage of your career
November 16, 2018 00:34 - 40 minutes - 73.2 MBStrengths play a critical role in success and happiness, regardless of how junior or senior you are in your role. In this podcast I speak with the amazing Alex Tullio. Alex has had a stellar career in finance, but realised something was missing. As it turns out, what was missing was the insights that came…
Wondering where the progressive employers are?
July 31, 2018 01:43 - 27 minutes - 50 MBAre you in an industry that lacks flexibility? So many organisations now boast about their culture and flexible practices, but struggle to actually support, let alone enable, their people to work flexibly. Meet Rob Rankin who has created a strikingly different employee experience in the law. The legal industry tops the charts with anxiety and…
Mini-experiments: FUN, creative & fulfilling
May 29, 2018 00:36 - 31 minutes - 57.1 MBWhether you want to fulfill your bucket list (see last episode), create your dream job or business, or simply to create your best life, mini‑experiments create clarity, momentum and fulfillment. Do you think about writing a book, starting a podcast, public speaking, or running an event that would fill a gap you’ve noticed? In this…
Do you prioritise your ‘to do’ list over your ‘bucket’ list?
March 20, 2018 01:50 - 35 minutes - 64.5 MB“A lot of people think that everything we want to do costs time and money. But it’s not a matter of resources. It’s a matter of resourcefulness. If you want to do something badly enough – when the what and the why is strong – the how will work itself out.” Trav Bell, The Bucket…
When we live well, we die well
March 02, 2018 01:08 - 36 minutes - 66.4 MBAs a palliative care nurse, Mel has seen many people work hard and earn with a focus on enjoying retirement. Then they reach retirement and their life is cut short by cancer. In this podcast, Mel shares how to live now rather than waiting for this or waiting for that. Discover how working in this…
Struggling with career change?
February 21, 2018 02:04 - 45 minutes - 83.9 MBAre you an achiever running on empty? Spinning your wheels with a job search that’s unsustainable AND anxiety inducing? Is it me or this part time job? Why am I not coping? No matter how good a role/business looks like on paper, it may not be the best-fit for you or your family. Katie had…
Mini-experiment magic#1: How to play to your strengths to solve a problem & create a business
December 19, 2017 23:30 - 11 minutes - 20.6 MBI’ll say it again: mini-experiments create magic in your work and life! They: take the pressure off you – remove the need for something new to be a success from the get go calm the people around you – they don’t need to worry about you as you’re simply testing something out. You don’t need…
How to play to your strengths to solve a problem & create a business
December 19, 2017 12:30 - 11 minutes - 20.6 MBI’ll say it again: mini-experiments create magic in your work and life! They: take the pressure off you – remove the need for something new to be a success from the get go calm the people around you – they don’t need to worry about you as you’re simply testing something out. You don’t need…
Live by the sea & work from home: from dream to reality
October 31, 2017 02:10 - 29 minutes - 54.7 MBDo you ever fantasise about working from home by the sea? Sarah Marshall has realised this dream while being employed by a Melbourne-based organisation. Listen to us chat about her career change and the mini-experiments that have landed her there. If you’re inspired by Sarah’s story, book in for a free discovery session & find…
How to quit your job, define your ideal role & hire a chef
September 05, 2017 01:19 - 22 minutes - 41.3 MBI have a lovely friend from uni days, Ness, who now lives close by on the Victorian coastline. We caught up a while ago and had a chat about her school admin role and how frustrated she was. I suggested we look at her strengths profile and see how it matched her role. You can…
Interview with Liv Downing: mindfulness & meditation
July 26, 2017 07:27 - 34 minutes - 62.9 MBOlivia Downing, founder and CEO of Liv Mindfully, is a psychologist, meditation teacher and mindfulness coach and educator. She helps corporates, schools and individuals to live and work to their full potential. Liv and I go way back, and I love her refreshing take on mindfulness. She combines the science with self-deprecating humour and bite‑sized…
Interview with Sam Sutherland: mini-experiments, taking career control (and feeling like a fraud!)
April 28, 2017 04:10 - 38 minutes - 70 MBDo you ever feel like a fraud at work (for a minute, an hour or even half the day)? If yes (and if we’re honest, we’ve all been there!), you’ll love this interview with Sam Sutherland. Sam shares how to: negotiate your salary like an expert, even though you’re likely to feel like a fraud!…
Mini-experiments, taking career control (and feeling like a fraud!)
April 28, 2017 04:10 - 38 minutes - 70 MBDo you ever feel like a fraud at work (for a minute, an hour or even half the day)? If yes (and if we’re honest, we’ve all been there!), you’ll love this interview with Sam Sutherland. Sam shares how to: negotiate your salary like an expert, even though you’re likely to feel like a fraud!…
Jacqui’s career success story: from a negative work environment to playing to your strengths
March 23, 2017 14:01 - 32 minutes - 58.9 MBThis podcast episode provides an inspiring example of how you do have choices when you’re in a negative work environment. Meet Jacqui Brauman. She who took an extreme approach when she was fed up working in a negative environment in which she was subjected to sexual harassment, being slapped and a significant pay gap. Jacqui…
Behind the scenes of Fred Purcell’s career transformation: How a career leap of faith can make you fly
February 08, 2017 02:56 - 52 minutes - 96.3 MBAre you feeling stuck in your industry? This podcast provides an inspiring example of how you can make dramatic change in your career and find genuine fulfilment. That’s what Fred did. When I met Fred he was a senior manufacturing engineer in the sugar industry, who often worked on continuous improvement projects. He was ready…
Interview with Orissa Feeney: How to launch successfully, play to your strengths & live a flexible life
October 17, 2016 00:08 - 33 minutes - 60.7 MBIn this interview with Orissa Feeney we discuss the crossroads she faced in deciding whether to work for someone else or for herself; her desire for a more flexible work life: one where she could drop‑off/pick‑up her son from school; and her path to ‘make it work’ living where she wants to - on the…
Interview with Kate Riordan: How to take the pain out of returning to work
April 16, 2016 03:12 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBKate’s story will resonate with many of you. Kate has two beautiful kids. Once they were both at school, she thought about returning to work but felt stuck and depressed. For 6 months she repeatedly thought to herself, I don’t want to go back to my old role, but have no idea what to do…
How to take the pain out of returning to work
April 16, 2016 03:12 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBKate’s story will resonate with many of you. Kate has two beautiful kids. Once they were both at school, she thought about returning to work but felt stuck and depressed. For 6 months she repeatedly thought to herself, I don’t want to go back to my old role, but have no idea what to do…
Interview with Jacob Sokol, founder of sensophy.com
January 26, 2016 03:03 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBJacob is the founder of sensophy.com. He works with people in their 20s and 30s to help them find and live their purpose. We discuss how he changed from a role he was ‘allergic’ to in his 20s to create a successful business that plays to his strengths and fuels his passion. Let me know…