how to make career decisions using self reflection

Are you at a crossroads in your career? With 25 years consulting experience working across London, LA, San Francisco, New York and Sydney for brands such as Microsoft, NRMA, Visa and Oporto, Kate Messenger has navigated many a transition throughout her career. Kate now works as the Head of Marketing and Customer Communications at Newcastle Permanent Building Society. In this conversation with Em and Shell, Kate shares what she’s learned, including: 👉how plans can still serve a good purpose even if you don’t end up following them 👉🏽the value of honing your self awareness and recognising personal biases 👉🏻how she’s overcome the fear of making mistakes or the wrong decision 👉🏿how simply doing things well can open doors to new opportunities 👉some great career advice 👉🏾how to know when it’s time to stay, go or make a change 👉🏼what defines good culture - it might not be comfort 👉🏽finding enjoyment in thinking about what you want in life Here’s the book Shell mentions, Radical Candor: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/jWzNdv And the book, The First 90 Days: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/kjzydn Learn more about Alain De Botton’s work here: https://www.alaindebotton.com Thanks to Newcastle Permanent for supporting this episode. Learn more at: http://newcastlepermanent.com.au/ ⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy as setting up a good personal budget & spending plan. Send us your questions! Email [email protected] with the podcast you want your question answered on as the subject. my millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money. We acknowledge the darkinjung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which our studio sits, and pay respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may listen to our podcast.