Category: Podcast

You probably have a profile on LinkedIn, but how much do you use it as a platform?  What can LinkedIn be used for?  How do you get the most out of it?  And how can you optimise your profile to attract the right attention? Jeremy Schifeling is a former hiring manager at LinkedIn.  He explains exactly what LinkedIn can be used for, how to make useful connections on LinkedIn, and how you can use LinkedIn to develop and change your career. (more…)

The idea of working for a few hours each day on the beach sounds great but how realistic is it to work remotely in a full-time job? Is the reality of full-time remote work more stressful than freeing? Ali Green was a remote worker for years before she fully transitioned to the digital nomad life and started her company which helps people and companies thrive in making work more freeing, flexible and focused. She explains the benefits and drawbacks to remote work, how to approach your employer about transitioning into a remote position, and the surprising professions she’s seen people work remotely. (more…)

You may have dabbled with meditation but found it difficult to start a practice that you can consistently maintain over time.  So how do you make it part of your routine?  And what are the benefits in doing so? Josh Schmidt is a life coach who uses principles from meditation and yoga to help his clients engage in their work and life in a more meaningful and fulfilling way. He explains how mediation can help you, how you can get started with mediation, and the techniques you can use to maintain your mediation practice. (more…)

Everybody knows that first impressions are important, but how do you make a good first impression and how do you continue to come across positively in your working relationships?  What can you do to be well-liked at work and to contribute to a healthy, positive working environment that avoids toxicity? Ryan Lindner is a personal development specialist and behavioural coach who focuses on helping his clients prioritise their time and energy while creating and maintaining positive relationships. He explains how to make a good first impression, get your colleagues to like you and contribute to a positive work environment for all. (more…)

You don’t feel happy at work but you can’t figure out what’s causing a disconnect.  What is your career missing, and what can you change to make things better and you happier? Kelly Whalley is the co-founder of Find Your Wings, a coaching and mentoring business where she works with individuals who are at a transitional point in their career. She explains the ‘HEALTHY’ framework she uses to help individuals identify the important aspects of their career, what's causing a disconnect between them and their work and what they can change to improve their work-life balance and happiness. (more…)

You may be considering starting a career in computer programming and software development.  But how do you start?  What are the benefits of joining a coding bootcamp?  How do you know which bootcamp is the best one?  What job might you get at the end of it?  And who is a career in computer programming suited for anyway? In this episode, software engineer trainer Emily Hill explains why she’s leaving her position as a tenured professor to start a business teaching people how to code, what it takes to get into computer programming, and how she plans to use her business to build a better work-life balance. (more…)

You might be good at your job, but do you enjoy it?  Does it satisfy you? Why is it that you don’t always enjoy work you’re good at?  How can you do more of the work that you find fulfilling? In this week’s episode, we’re joined by career and business coach Fiona Moss who explains why doing work which is in alignment with your values is such an important part of enjoying your career.  We discuss why your values matter, how to find out what your own  values are and how you can use them to  find your purpose and the work and career that you truly enjoy. (more…)

You want to have a job that offers you flexibility and fits in better with your home life.  Do you try to find something that matches what you need?  Or could you create your own job? In this interview, Alison Colley talks about how she leveraged her background in law to start her own firm and reflects on why making that important leap led her to have a better work/life balance. (more…)

Do you find that your internal thoughts prevent you from enjoying particular moments or focusing on the job in hand? In this interview, Angel Shannon introduces the mindfulness techniques you can use to stay present and in the moment and avoid letting your “internal chatter” distract you. (more…)

When you get so busy that you can’t switch off, and all you can do is think about work, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. So how do you overcome overwhelm?  How can you be more productive while feeling less stressed?  How do you reclaim your time when there’s so much to do? In this episode lawyer-coach, Dina Cataldo introduces the techniques you can use to get through and avoid overwhelm.  She also gives some tips on how to be more productive and explains the importance of your internal thought processes. (more…)