Relaunch Your Career
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 hours ago -Are you fulfilled in your current role or do you feel that there is something missing?
Are you living the life that you want to live, or someone else’s version of a a 'great life'?
Do you know that you are in the wrong job but just don't know where to start?
Or, are you trying to decide on a career path but can't decide which one is right for you?
If you answered 'yes' to any of the above, then the 'Relaunch Your Career' podcast may just be the answer.Your host is Leah Lambart, Career and Interview Coach, and Founder of Melbourne-based career coaching firm, Relaunch Me.
Each week, Leah and her team will share no-nonsense career and job search advice as well as interviews with everyday Australians about their work and how they came to be in their ‘best fit’ career.
This podcast is for you, if you are a student, graduate or experienced professional interested in learning about alternative careers and how to go about finding the work that you were meant to do.
At Relaunch Me, we believe that it is possible to wake up every morning and look forward to going to work. Our aim is to help as many people as possible find work that utilises their natural strengths, and is aligned to their interests and core values.
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Episodes
A Creative Portfolio Career, with actor, writer, producer and coach, Fiona Harris
July 14, 2024 23:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBHave you ever dreamt of a creative portfolio career as an actor, writer, coach or speaker? Fiona Harris has had a successful career doing all of the above. Fiona is a multifaceted talent in the Australian entertainment industry and is known for her extensive work in television, comedy, theatre, and writing. Her television credits include roles in popular Australian series such as The Beautiful Lie, Upright, and Offspring, as well as co-writing and co-starring in sketch comedy shows like S...
A Career Change Journey from Marketing Director to Divorce Coach, an interview with Amy Voller
July 04, 2024 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode, Leah interviews Amy Voller from Ripple Resolutions about her career journey from Marketing Director to Divorce Coach. In this episode, Leah and Amy discuss: Amy's own career journey from working in senior marketing roles in Australia and Germany to retraining to become a Divorce Coach The difference between divorce coaching and mediation How Amy discovered that this was her calling and how she went about researching the industry The challenges that Amy's clients have t...
A Career Change Journey from Marketing Director to Divorce Coach, an interview with Amy Voller
July 04, 2024 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBRebuilding a career after going through divorce can be an extremely challenging and overwhelming experience for both men and women. In this episode, Leah interviewed Amy Voller, Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Divorce Coach, about how women can get back on their feet after a divorce and the importance of recovering their own identity. In this episode, Leah and Amy discuss the following: Amy's own career journey from Corporate Strategy and Marketing to becoming a Divorce Coach/Dispute ...
What's happening in the job market right now, an interview with Executive Recruiter, Matt Simpson
June 14, 2024 00:28 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode, Leah interviewed Executive Recruiter, Matt Simpson, from Blackbook Executive about what he has been seeing in the job market over the last few months and why it seems so hard right now for some candidates to land an interview. Matt co-founded specialist recruitment agency Blackbook Executive in 2011 with the intention of providing a highly specialised and personal recruitment consulting service to individuals and businesses across Australia and New Zealand. He has over 25 y...
Navigating a Career Change from Corporate to Sleep Coach, an interview with Carla Butler
June 02, 2024 21:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBCarla Butler, Sleep Coach from Ora Sleep Coaching, is passionate about helping burnt out professionals improve their lives through managing stress and improving sleep. Carla believes that sleep is the key health pillar and is on a mission to arm as many people as possible with the knowledge of how important sleep is and how to fix it. In this episode, Leah interviews Carla about her career journey from working in stressful corporate jobs to becoming a Sleep Coach and Health & Wellness adv...
Rise of the Interim Executive with Executive Recruiter, Jacinta Whelan
May 23, 2024 21:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this episode, Leah interviews Jacinta Whelan, a partner with Watermark Executive Search and co-author of The Rise of the Interim Executive. Jacinta is an award-winning author, thought leader and popular speaker on the concept of Interim Executives, Portfolio Careers and future ways of working. She leads the Melbourne office of Watermark and has over 25 years’ experience starting and leading Interim businesses in Hong Kong, New York and Australia. Jacinta advises corporates and governm...
The Day in a Life of a Communications Professional, with Belinda Hutchinson
April 26, 2024 03:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this episode, Leah interviews Belinda Hutchinson, an internal communications specialist, about what it is like to work in internal communications, the typical challenges and the skills that you need to be successful. In this episode, we discuss: How Belinda first came to choose communications/PR as a career What an Internal Communications Specialist does The challenges of working in internal communications The skills and attributes that an internal communications specialist requires t...
Learn how to ‘beat the bot’ - Applicant Tracking System secrets with Paula Grant
April 26, 2024 03:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode, host Leah Lambart, speaks to Relaunch Me resume & LinkedIn writer, Paula Grant, about the importance of keyword optimisation in resumes and LinkedIn to be competitive in a job search process. Leah and Paula discuss the following: What is keyword optimisation on a resume and why is this important? What organisations are using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) in the recruitment process? Is keyword optimisation more important for some roles than others? What is keyw...
Belinda Hutchinson - Internal Communications
April 26, 2024 03:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this episode, Leah interviews Belinda Hutchinson, an internal communications specialist, about what it is like to work in internal communications, the typical challenges and the skills that you need to be successful. In this episode, we discuss: How Belinda first came to choose communications/PR as a career What an Internal Communications Specialist does The challenges of working in internal communications The skills and attributes that an internal communications specialist requires t...
Transitioning from Finance to Well-being Coaching, an interview with Marie Bernardo
September 29, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this interview, Leah speaks with Marie Bernardo, certified well-being coach and trauma-sensitive meditation and mindfulness teacher from CoActive Life Design. In this episode, Marie and Leah discuss the following: Marie's own career transition from working in Finance to discovering her passion as a Well-Being Coach How Marie supports and helps her clients who find themselves feeling overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted and stressed Some simple and practical strategies that we can all use i...
Choosing a career with ADHD, an interview with ADHD & Executive Function Coach, Caroline Beresford
June 20, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this interview, Leah interviews ADHD & Executive Function Coach, Caroline Beresford, about how she assists clients with an ADHD diagnosis identify and utilise their signature strengths to thrive both in an education and in the workplace. In this interview, Leah & Caroline discuss the following: Caroline's own career journey and some of the career changes that she has had along the way What an ADHD coach does and the types of clients that she works with What might be some of the typica...
Visual Merchandiser to Foodpreneur
April 24, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode, Leah Lambart interviews Bianca Luscombe, Co-founder of Curiously Cauli, a food-based business that specialises in healthy, low allergen snack foods made from the humble cauliflower, about what it takes to start a product-based food business from scratch. Bianca explains how her own health challenges inspired her to start investigating healthier gluten free snack alternatives and how a recipe gone wrong in the kitchen was how Curiously Cauli was actually created. Leah and...
Hot Tips for Addressing Key Selection Criteria, an interview with Jeanette Walton
December 08, 2021 02:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode, Leah spoke to Relaunch Me writer, Jeanette Walton, about addressing Key Selection Criteria (KSC) correctly as part of the job application process. Jeanette has been writing Resumes, LinkedIn Profiles, Cover Letters and Key Selection Criteria responses and Statements of Purpose for 13yrs and has an extensive background in writing, editing and proofreading. Jeanette also has a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Professional Writing from Deakin University and is a Certified Master-l...
21st Century Resumes, with Relaunch Me resume writer, Victoria Hay
November 24, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode, Leah interviews Relaunch Me writer, Victoria Hay, about how resumes have changed over the last decade, what recruiters are looking for when scanning a resume and her advice for listeners considering a resume update over the next few months. In particular, we discussed the following: What have been the biggest changes to the application process How Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) work when scanning resumes The importance of having a keyword optimised resume and LinkedIn...
'Hmmm! Should you Lie in an Interview?' we find out from recruiter Murray Noble
October 24, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode, Leah interviews experienced commercial finance recruiter, Murray Noble from Noble People, to find out if it is ever okay to lie or stretch the truth in an interview. In this episode we discussed: SEEK's recent research about the top 4 lies that people tell in an interview Why do candidates feel the need to lie in an interview Why a candidate might lie about having a career break How candidates should approach discussing reasons for leaving a bad company or boss Can rec...
How to Nail your Emergency Services Interview, with host Leah Lambart
October 17, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBLeah has been coaching clients to succeed in emergency services interviews for over seven years and in this episode shares her insights into how candidates can succeed in the final panel interview. Leah has coached clients for their group assessments and final panel interview across multiple fire services including; Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), QFES, DFES, Air Services Australia, Fire Emergency New Zealand, TFS, ESA. Leah also coaches clients for other emergency services interviews (Gradua...
A Successful Career as a Personal Brand Photographer, an interview with Fi Mims
October 13, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this episode, I spoke to the very talented Fi Mims from Fi Mims Photography about her own career journey and how she now helps others propel their own career through incredible brand photography. This is a must-listen for any listener considering a career in photograpy or wondering how they can use photography to achieve their career goals. In this episode, Fi and I discussed the following: Fi's earlier career after leaving university and how she first came to be interested in photogr...
Career Opportunities in Science, an interview with Neuropharmacologist Dr Carli Roulston
October 11, 2021 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode, Leah interviews Dr Carli Roulton, neuropharmacologist and Program Manager from The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, one of the largest and highly respected brain research centres in the world. Carli is a neuropharmacologist and has 20 years of experience working in the field of neuroscience with the University of Melbourne, the O’Brien Institute of Microsurgery and The Florey Institute. Carli has spent the last 3 and a half years working at The Florey I...
Preparing for Graduate Recruitment and Assessment Centres, an interview with Lyndsay Shaw
May 02, 2021 02:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this interview, Leah interviews one of our own Relaunch Me coaches, Lyndsay Shaw, who works with our clients in Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast. Lyndsay had an extensive corporate background commencing her career as an Auditor with KPMG in South Africa before transitioning into the Graduate Recruitment team and building a very successful career in graduate, training, facilitation and leadership development of KPMG’s Partners and high potential talent. Lyndsay suffered a major heal...
Scientist to Award-Winning Airbnb Owner, an interview with Sarah Andrews
April 22, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBDesigner, Stylist, Storyteller, Author, Innkeeper, Teacher, Collaborator, Photographer, Adventurer, and Sailor - Sarah Andrews is a lady of many talents and has a great career story to share. In this episode, Leah interviewed Sarah Andrews, owner of iconic Tassie Airbnb, Captain's Rest and creator of The Hosting Masterclass, an entire school, which teaches micro-hoteliers the secret of her success as an Airbnb owner, from choosing a property, all the way to being booked out year-round. In ...
A career transition story from Publishing to NFP to Marriage Celebrant, an interview with Sophie Coombes
March 11, 2021 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this episode, Relaunch Me Career & Strengths Coach, Emma Hodgson, interviews the delightful Sophie Coombes, a serial career changer who is currently living her best life as a Civil Marriage Celebrant on Sydney's Northern Beaches. In this engaging episode, Emma and Sophie discuss the following: How Sophie started her career working in sales & marketing Sophie's first career transition into the world of publishing with Allen & Unwin Different roles within the publishing industry Sophi...
Big 4 Management Consultant to 'Travis' Start-Up Founder, an interview with Nicole Tj
March 09, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this interview, Leah interviews the very versatile and dynamic Nicole Tj, who with her co-founder Thomas Lo, has founded a new start-up Travis - described as the 'Pinterest of travel apps' by allowing users to save travel inspiration mood boards, plan trips and create user-generated travel guides. Currently, in seed stage, Travis claims to be the first social media platform to let users share travel-specific content to create real-world itineraries. In this interview, Leah and Nicole ...
Social Worker to Six Figure Freelance Writer
February 12, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this episode, Leah interviews Lindy Alexander, an award-winning freelance food, travel and lifestyle writer. Lindy’s work has been published in numerous digital and print publications including Sunday Life, The Age/The Sydney Morning Herald, The Guardian, Travel + Indulgence, Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, delicious., Good Food, The Saturday Paper, SBS Life and Jetstar magazine. She has also created content for brands, organisations and companies including SEEK, The Royal Australian a...
Career Planning for 2021, with host Leah Lambart
December 22, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBIn this final episode for the year, Leah discussed what you can do over the next month to prepare to achieve your career goals in 2021. This included: Setting SMART career goals Identifying skill gaps Identifying relationships that are key to your success Updating your job search collateral to ensure that it is contemporary and keyword optimised Mastering your behavioural interview skills Thanks to all our listeners in Australia and other parts of the world near and far who have tune...
Network your way to Career Success with The Network Catalyst, Kerryn Powell
December 06, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode, Leah interviews Kerryn Powell, Founder of The Network Catalyst and business networking group Your Time Matters. Kerryn has been helping people build authentic connections and conversations for over 30 years and she understands that in this ever-changing business landscape, it has never been more important to connect with the right people to build trusted and profitable relationships. In this episode we talked Leah and Kerryn discussed: Kerryn's own career journey prior ...
Using Strengths to Find Your Sweet Spot, with Emma Hodgson
October 31, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode, Leah spoke to our wonderful Sydney-based Career & Strengths Coach, Emma Hodgson, about the power of understanding your strengths to enable career development and job searching success. In this episode, we talked about: What does Strengths Coaching involve and what exactly is the definition of a 'strength' What sort of people benefit from strengths coaching Examples of how strengths coaching has helped some of Emma's previous clients overcome certain hurdles in their ca...
A Career In Landscape Architecture, with Naomi Blashki
October 26, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, Leah speaks with Naomi Blashki about her successful career as a Landscape Architect and her broad experience working in a range of different landscape architecture environments including; residential. commercial and local government / public spaces. In this episode, Leah and Naomi discussed the following: How Naomi chose this career pathway and her course What content is covered in a Landscape Architecture course and the expected workload The different pathways availabl...
Do you really need a cover letter? with executive recruiter Nicola Crocco
October 12, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode, Leah talks to Nicola Crocco, Executive Recruiter/Director of Talent Effect about whether candidates really need a cover letter in the current job market. In this episode we discuss the following: Do recruiters actually read the cover letter? Do you read the cover letter or the resume first, and why What exactly are you looking for in the cover letter? Do you have a preferred style of cover letter? Is the video cover letter going to replace the written cover letter? Wh...
Identifying your transferable skills, with Leah Lambart
September 12, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.19 MBIn this episode, Leah discussed the importance of being able to identify and articulate your transferable skills when looking to make a career change. In this episode, Leah discussed: What are transferable skills? Examples of transferable skills Why identifying your transferable skills is important? Where you need to demonstrate your transferable skills A specific example of where transferable skills can be matched to a new career If you need help identifying and articulating your tra...
Corporate Marketing to Fashion Label Founder, with Emily Manley and Sophie Hose
August 29, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBIf you are considering a career in fashion or starting your own label, then this episode is a must-listen! Emily Manley, Career & Interview Coach from Relaunch Me, interviews Sophie Hose, founder of Melbourne fashion label Tahlo, about her journey from working in various corporate marketing & strategy roles to starting her own women's fashion label. Tahlo is an early-stage fashion technology company that aims to solve workwear for busy professional women - allowing them to reduce the hass...
Careers in Construction, with Elinor Moshe
August 21, 2020 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode, Leah spoke to Elinor Moshe about her own career journey into construction management and how she now uses her own experience to coach others to achieve career success within the construction industry. In this episode we discussed: How Elinor came to commence her career in construction management Typical entry-level roles for construction management graduates What does the role of a Contract Administrator actually involve Pros and cons of working in construction Obsta...
Your career questions answered, with Leah Lambart and Emily Manley
August 14, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode, I was joined by my colleague Emily Manley, Career & Interview Coach from Relaunch Me, to answer some questions that we have received from listeners and clients over the past few weeks. Here are the topics that we covered in this episode: I have lost my job and am worried that I won’t find another job in my field as it has been greatly affected since Covid-19 . Should I go back and study? I don’t feel that I am well suited to my current job. How do I work out what I am ...
Why an 'active' job search strategy is so important
August 07, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode, I explained the difference between 'active' and 'passive' job search strategies and why all jobseekers must be utilising an 'active' job search strategy in the post-Covid job market. In this episode I discussed: What is a 'passive' job search strategy What is an 'active' job search strategy Why an active job search strategy is so important Three things you can do now to prepare for your future job search An example of the 'active' job search strategy in practise If yo...
How to take your interview to the next level, an interview with recruiter Nicola Crocco
July 30, 2020 21:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode, Leah interviewed highly experienced recruiter, Nicola Crocco to get her tips on how senior candidates can take their interview to the next level. In this episode, we talked about the following: Nicola's background in recruitment and the work she does with Lisa Canning at Talent Effect What is expected of candidates when they meet with a recruiter to discuss a specific position The key areas being assessed when recruiters are shortlisting candidates for a role The common...
How to prepare for a behavioural interview, with host Leah Lambart
July 25, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.22 MBIn this episode, Leah discusses her favourite topic 'How to prepare for behavioural interviews'. This topic is close to her heart as she remembers her first behavioural interview after completing university which was a complete train wreck. She now aims to ensure that others don't endure the same dreadful experience. In this interview, Leah discusses the following: What is a behavioural interview What is the purpose of a behavioural interview How to best prepare for a behavioural inter...
Data Analyst to Data Presentation Coach, an interview with Kate Norris
July 17, 2020 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode, Leah interviews Kate Norris about her earlier career working in finance and how she leveraged off her data analyst background to co-found her own business, Presentation Boss, where she coaches technically-minded professionals to present their data in a more meaningful and engaging way. These are some of the topics that we discussed: How Kate came to choose her first career working in finance What a typical day looks like in the life of a data analyst The motivation for s...
100 Lunches with Strangers, how Kaley Chu changed her life for the better
July 09, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBFinding herself in a humiliating situation as a result of her shyness, Kaley Chu decided something had to change and set herself a crazy challenge to have lunch with 100 strangers. What came next completely changed her life. Kaley is now an author and TEDx speaker and she has also left the financial planning field to focus on motivating others to step out of their comfort zone in order to reach their full potential. In this episode, Kaley and I discussed the following: Why Kaley set herse...
Careers in Health & Safety, an interview with CEO of Women in Safety, Alanna Ball
July 02, 2020 02:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode, Leah interviews Alanna Ball who has had a decade of experience working in Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) in addition to being the Founder and CEO of the 'Women In Safety' networking group which has grown to 1,100 members. In this episode, we discussed: How Alanna came to be interested in working in this field The type of work you might do on a day-to-day basis The different types of roles within an OH&S team The skills and attributes that would help someone in this...
A meaningful career in Public Relations, an interview with PR specialist Katie Maynes
June 24, 2020 22:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this episode, Leah Lambart interviews Public Relations (PR) specialist Katie Maynes about her very interesting career working for high profile brands including Australia Zoo, Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, St Vincent's Institute of Medical Research, Lilly & Lime, World Vision, Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Cat Protection Society as well as multiple award-winning events agency Event Head. In this episode, Leah and Katie discussed: What exactly is Public Relations How she first b...
Exploring careers in Cyber Security, an interview with expert Claire Pales
June 19, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this interview, Relaunch Me coach Clare Pickard, interviews cybersecurity expert Claire Pales about the world of information security. Claire is the best selling author of “The Secure CIO”, host of “The Secure CIO Podcast” and Director of 27 Lanterns, a consulting company committed to helping organisations create and sustain effective information and cybersecurity teams. Prior to establishing her own consulting business, Claire also had 15+ years experience leading teams in Corporate S...
How to stand out in the job market, an interview with Talent Acquisition Manager Marj Glazebrook
June 10, 2020 22:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this interview, Leah interviews Marj Glazebrook, Talent Acquisition Team Leader of Thales, about how recruitment has changed over the years and how both graduates and experienced candidates can stand out in a competitive job market. In this interview Leah and Marj discussed: How recruitment has changed over the years How Covid-19 has affected business from a recruitment perspective How candidates can prepare for the new normal, in particular, video interviews What the Graduate Progra...
Leaving the corporate lifestyle to start a Personal Styling Business, an interview with Lisa Stockman
June 02, 2020 23:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode, Leah interviews Lisa Stockman about her decision to leave working in corporate to start her own Personal Styling business. In this episode, Leah and Lisa discussed: Lisa's career path after university including working in sports management, teaching English overseas, running a boutique fashion business and working in Training / Learning & Development roles for retailers such as Cotton On, Typo and Grill'd Making the decision to leave corporate to focus on personal styli...
Business Analyst to UX Designer, an interview with career changer Rebekah Murphy
May 27, 2020 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBIn today's episode, Leah interviewed Rebekah Murphy about her radical career change and relocation from Ireland to Australia to pursue a career in UX Design. In this episode we discussed the following: Rebekah's work with Accenture as a Business Analyst and what was missing How she came to be interested in UX Design How she went about researching UX Design before embarking on her career change How she came to choose the UX course at General Assembly The fears she had to overcome before...
Personal Training to Software Sales and back again, an interview with Perry Adolphus
May 21, 2020 22:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this episode, Emily Manley, Career & Interview Coach from Relaunch Me, interviews Perry Adolphus, Personal Trainer and Owner of Longevity Through Wellness, a personal training business based in Melbourne. In this episode, Emily and Perry discuss: Perry's personal career journey from personal training to software sales and back to personal training The different work options available to personal trainers The pros and cons of running a personal training business A typical day in the ...
What recruiters are really looking for, an interview with EMU Search Partner, Ed Michelsberg
May 14, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode, Leah interviews Edward Michelsberg, Partner of Melbourne-based recruitment & executive search firm, EMU Search. In this interview Leah and Ed discuss the following: How much input does the recruiter have in the job brief Whose responsibility is it to maintain contact, the recruiter or the candidate How often should candidates follow-up and what is the best form of communication How do recruiters use LinkedIn to search for candidates What are recruiters looking for in a...
Interview with Transformation & Productivity Expert, Tina Paterson
May 07, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this interview, Leah interviews Transformation & Productivity Expert, Tina Paterson, who has had a highly successful career leading teams over the past 20+ years in Transformation, Project Management, Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, Change Management, Human Centred Design, PMO Governance, Collaboration, Finance and Operations for GE Capital and BUPA Australia & New Zealand. In this episode, Tina provides insights into the following: Her extraordinary career journey at GE Capital and BUPA transi...
Human Resources to Career Coaching, an interview with Emily Manley
April 30, 2020 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode, Leah interviews Emily Manley, our own Career & Interview Coach from Relaunch Me. Emily provides insights into her 15 year career in Recruitment/Human Resources and the pros and cons of working in this field. She also describes how she felt something was missing and commenced studying Midwifery to try and fulfil her desire to help women in a meaningful way. Emily also explains why she has chosen to put her midwifery study on hold for now since finding more fulfilment worki...
Advertising Sales to In-house Marketing, an interview with Luke Manley
April 27, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode, Emily Manley, Career Coach from Relaunch Me, interviews her husband Luke Manley about his successful advertising sales career working for companies such as Ninemsn, Network Ten and Mamamia and how a mid-life career crisis led him to take time out and reflect on what he really wanted out of his future career. Luke talks candidly about how he felt during this time, the steps he took to get clarity and how it led him to find his dream job working in an in-house marketing role ...
Sales, Property Services to Aged Care, an interview with Thena Johnstone
April 23, 2020 22:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this interview, Leah interviewed Thena Johnstone about her career journey commencing in pharmaceutical and wine sales to running her own successful property services business for 6 years to now working in the aged care sector. In this episode, Leah and Thena discussed the following: What it is like to work in pharmaceutical sales - the pros and cons The highs and lows of running your own business How volunteering helped Thena test her career idea The different roles within the aged c...
Litigation Lawyer to Teacher, career interview with Nick Spinks from Teach For Australia
April 08, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode, Leah interviewed Nicholas Spinks, Recruitment Team Manager from Teach For Australia, an ambitious not-for-profit organisation with a vision to provide excellent education to all children in Australia, regardless of background. Teach For Australia's program recruits Australia's top talent into teaching whilst partnering with schools serving low socio-economic backgrounds. Nick shared his own career story, transitioning from being a Litigation Lawyer in Brisbane to high scho...