EPISODE · Sep 26, 2025 · 26 MIN
S2, Ep1: Dr Sam Lynch on career ambitions, personal branding and "golden threads"
from Careersphere: the Careers podcast by the University of Stirling · host University of Stirling Careers
Welcome to Series 2 of Careersphere, the podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team!This month's guest is Dr Sam Lynch, Founder of "Work Smarter", an advisory practice that accelerates ambitions for individuals and organisations, and delivers career coaching, innovation consultancy and business coaching. Sam joins Careers Consultant Rish Baruah to discuss the "golden threads" that have permeated her career so far, the importance of personal brand, and supporting women in their professional ambitions. Finally, Sam shares her top tips for you, to support you with your own personal career journey.Useful resources referred to in this episode:Dr Sam Lynch: Work SmarterFollow Sam on LinkedIn and InstagramVideo explainer of Jeff Olson's Slight Edge theoryBig thanks to Dr Sam Lynch for joining us. You can find out more information and updates by visiting our pages on Instagram and LinkedIn. Students and graduates can log into TARGETconnect to access careers resources, view vacancies and events, and find out more about My Stirling Award.Please note that any advertisements that you hear are likely to be based on your own preferences, and are not controlled or endorsed by the Careers Service or the University of Stirling.
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Welcome to Series 2 of Careersphere, the podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team!This month's guest is Dr Sam Lynch, Founder of "Work Smarter", an advisory practice that accelerates ambitions for individuals and organisations, and delivers career coaching, innovation consultancy and business coaching. Sam joins Careers Consultant Rish Baruah to discuss the "golden threads" that have permeated her career so far, the importance of personal brand, and supporting women in their professional ambitions. Finally, Sam shares her top tips for you, to support you with your own personal career journey.Useful resources referred to in this episode:Dr Sam Lynch: Work SmarterFollow Sam on LinkedIn and InstagramVideo explainer of Jeff Olson's Slight Edge theoryBig thanks to Dr Sam Lynch for joining us. You can find out more information and updates by visiting our pages on Instagram and LinkedIn. Students and graduates can log into TARGETconnect to access careers resources, view vacancies and events, and find out more about My Stirling Award.Please note that any advertisements that you hear are likely to be based on your own preferences, and are not controlled or endorsed by the Careers Service or the University of Stirling.
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