PODCAST · business
Two Roads
by Steve Duke
Discover different career paths that could bring you happiness. Listen to deep conversations with people who have found a job they love to hear what their life is like and how they got there.
Episodes
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Six lessons from 2023 on building a life and career you love | EP47
Fill out the official Two Roads 2023 Survey >> On this episode, I break share the six lessons I've learned about building a career and life you love in 2023. Follow me and the pod on socials for more content to help you find a job and life you love: Instagram LinkedIn
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6 tips for succeeding as a startup employee - what I learned from two unicorns | EP46
Want an insider's tips on how to become a rockstar startup employee? On this episode I break down everything I learned from joining the early team at two startups that went on to become unicorns. You'll hear about; What it means to focus on Outcomes not Outputs How to become self sufficient The...
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The 7 lists I keep that are secret weapons in my career (and how you can use them for yourself) | EP45
Five years ago, I started making lists... And these lists have ended up being a bit of a secret weapon for me. They've helped me figure out exactly what I want to do, land jobs and clients that I never thought I 'd imagine... get way more enjoyment and meaning from my work.... and also have a lot...
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The 3 things I got wrong about my career and what you can learn from them | EP44
On today's episode we chat through all the misconceptions I had about careers. How I thought things would work versus how things ACTUALLY work. I go through the 3 big misconceptions I had and what you can learn ab from them. We also talk about a concept to help you make better long term…
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Finding a job that doesn’t feel like work | Ciaran Gaffney (Founder of Seanchoiche) - EP43
Ciaran Gaffney (aka Gaff) is the founder of Seanchoiche, a storytelling platform that started in Dublin. He started Seanchoiche as a single storytelling night back in 2020 when he was still working his full time job at an agency. But over the last few years, Seanchoiche has exploded - now hosting...
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Leadership tips, running a sleep business and more | Isabel Malynicz - EP42
Isabel Malynicz is the founder of not one but two businesses, across leadership coaching and sleep coaching On this episode you will hear about: Her leadership advice for people in their 20s and 30s. What she learned from 20 years in HR, from working with Banks in London, to game development...
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What it’s like to work in tech and how you can break into it | Akanksha Malik - EP41
Today on the show we have Akanksha Malik. Akanksha is a Data and AI Consultant, a Microsoft AI MVP and an international speaker. She is also the founder of the platform Paths Uncovered, aimed at showcasing untraditional pathways into technology and helping people thrive in their tech careers. She...
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What 30 years of research says about dream jobs | EP40
Sign up to the Divergence Program to get clarity on what career is right for you > https://tworoads.ubpages.com/divergence-program/ On this episode I break down what 30 years of research says about what will make you happy in your job. I break down the 6 things that are proven to matter (and...
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The ultimate guide for jobs after consulting (& how to move out of professional services)| EP39
Sign up to the Divergence Program > https://tworoads.ubpages.com/divergence-program/ Today's episode is the ultimate guide for anyone in consulting thinking about their next step. I breakdown all the best careers you gone move into from consulting, their pros, cons and give my top tips for…
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Q&A: How to land interviews, get a job in a new country and more... | EP38
Sign up to the Divergence Program > https://tworoads.ubpages.com/divergence-program/ Time for a Q&A. On this episode I answer; "I know the career I want to move into but can't get an interview. What should I do?" "I've just been let go from my job, what should I do?" "I'm moving to a new country,...
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My insider tips for accelerating your career | EP37
Sign up to the Divergence Program > https://tworoads.ubpages.com/divergence-program/ You can go through your career at the standard pace, getting promotions alongside everyone else in your cohort. Or... you can accelerate it! I've learned a lot over the years about how to accelerate your career…
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Everything I’ve learned about money (PartII) - How to think about building wealth and spending money to maximise happiness| EP36
Sign up to the Divergence Program > https://tworoads.ubpages.com/divergence-program/ Links: Naval Ravikant Video on How to Get Rich Money Dials by Ramith Sethi This podcast is about helping people figure out what they want to do in their careers and to build lives that they love. Lives where they...
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Everything I’ve learned about money (Part I) - my tips on how to think about money in your career | EP35
Sign up to the Divergence Program > https://tworoads.ubpages.com/divergence/ This podcast is about helping people figure out what they want to do in their careers and to build lives that they love. Lives where they can do the things they want to do. Spend time with the people they want to spend...
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Top tips for making better career choices | EP34 (solo episode)
Sign up to the Divergence Program > https://tworoads.ubpages.com/divergence/ Making big career choices is really hard. On this episode I break down my four step process for making bid decisions, sharing practical tips, exercises and tactics to help you make better decisions. I also share the…
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How to travel the world and make a living | @fiveftmol | EP33
Sign up to the Divergence Program > https://tworoads.ubpages.com/divergence/ Today on the show we have Molly, better know as @fiveftmol . Since the age of 18, Molly has been travelling the world, working as a ski instructor. But lately, she completely blew up on instagram and tiktok. That's how I...
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How to create a life you love by working backwards | Lucy Lee - EP32
Check out the Divergence Program > https://tworoads.ubpages.com/divergence EP32 with Lucy Lee Lucy's story could be a novel. She was adopted at a very young age and had an idyllic childhood in England. In her late 20s, she had translated that idyllic childhood into an idyllic adulthood. She was...
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From McKinsey Consultant in London, to Building a Life in East Africa | Juan de Francisco Rasheed - EP31
Join the Divergence Program waitlist > https://tworoads.ubpages.com/divergence/ EP31 with Juan de Francisco Rasheed Juan lives in Nairobi and is the Uganda General Manager for the very successful and impactful company, M-Kopa. On this episode you'll hear about: Why you should be brutally honest…
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The 4 types of entrepreneurship and how to figure out which one is for you | EP30
EP30 A lot of people want to do their own thing. They want it for the freedom, for the lifestyle, for the impact or for the money. But there is not one single path for doing your own thing and being an entrepreneur. And each one is actually VERY different. You need to know the differences between...
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How to use your friends to find your passion + balancing career & motherhood | Claire Carroll - EP29
EP29 with Claire Carroll Claire graduated university with a degree in psychology and has spent twenty years in the advertising and sales industry - including 10 years as a sales leader at Google. But 2 years ago, she was offered a redundancy from Google and the opportunity to embark on a new…
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Starting a Business to Build a Life of Freedom | Chanel Venter - EP28
EP28 with Chanel Venter, Founder of Magnify In 2019, Chanel was working in a corporate job in hospitality. By all accounts she was a high achiever and had received multiple promotions in her work. But she found that with each promotion, the high would quickly wear off and she would be left…
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How To Live In Constant Summer - Building a Life Across Two Continents | Rebecca Thomas - EP27
EP27 with Rebecca Thomas Rebecca lives a unique and fascinating life. Several years ago, she sat down with her hubsand and conjured up their dream life. It evolved around two things. Sunshine. And spending time with the people they like most in the world. And they made that life a reality. They…
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Life in LA as a Cinematographer | Paul Critzman III - EP26
EP 26 with Paul Critzman III. On this episode you'll hear about The magical world of working in "the industry" in LA. How to tell an AC from a DP and what it's actually like to work as a cinematographer making all kinds of movies, documentaries and telling different stories. What Paul actually…
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Building 6 Luxury Villas in Bali & How to Deal With Low Motivation | Ogie Hollywood - EP 25
EP 25 with Ogie Hollywood. Ogie comes back on the pod for a chat. His first episode is still one of the most listened to episodes ever so go back to episode 3 and give it a listen if you haven't already. On this episode you'll hear about: What it's like to build 6 villas in Bali The role alcohol...
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The role of trauma in our lives and how to develop self compassion | Amy Smith - EP 24
Amy Smith sat down with me to share her story. From the experience of losing her Mum as a teenager, to working in retail, to the 10 years she spent as a social worker, to having a kid... ...all the way to starting Kindred Consulting to improve people's mental health by changing some of the…
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The Science of Wellbeing - The Psychological Traits That Hold Us Back From Living A Happy Life | Solo Episode - EP 23
Episode 23: Just me again on this week's episode. You'll hear about The story of a man who found his life purpose and big carerr break at 43 The Science of Wellbeing, "Miswanting" and the psychology of happines One new secret section Follow me on socials: Instagram LinkedIn
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A Guide To Difficult Conversations & What We Can Learn from the Regrets of the Dying | Solo Episode - EP 22
Episode 22: Just me again on this week's episode. You'll hear about A story that helped change my perspective The five top regrets of the dying - a breakdown of the Bonnie Ware book where she interviewed people who were in their final weeks of life My guide for having difficult conversations and...
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What Matthew McConaughey Can Teach Us About Career Decisions | Solo Episode - EP 21
It's story time this week. No guest, just me. So grab a coffee and tune in to some tales about me, my friends, and Matthew McConaughey. And discover what we can learn about career and life choices from each of these stories. You'll hear; How an instagram story led me to finding a new passion Why...
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How to Turn Your Passion Into A Business with | Andy Lee - EP 20
Episode 20: Andy Lee is the co founder of The WOD Life, a massively successful brand helping people to discover what they're capable of through fitness and training. He's been building The WOD Life for ten years now and they are one of the biggest success stories in Australian ecommerce and the...
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Finding Belonging as a Designer | Serafima Sergeva - EP 21
Today on the show I have Serafima Sergeeva. Serafima is product designer at the tech company, Intercom who lives in Dublin now, but originally grew up in Russia. She's had a very interesting life, working as a barista, air hostess, QA engineer before finding her home as a designer. She's lived in...
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What Everyone Gets Wrong About Working For Government | Chris Bohane - EP18
Today on the show I have Chris Bohane. Chris works for the NSW government in Australia, helping bridge the gap between employers and young people. He has a pretty unique insight into the big trends happening in the world of work, both within young people entering the workforce, and the needs of...
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From Pro Rugby Player to Mental Health Advocate | Joe Williams - EP 17
This guy has lived enough for three lives. Joe Williams has been a professional rugby player, a champion boxer, an author and is now the founder of a mental health education and suicide prevention business called The Enemy Within. He is also a proud Wiradjuri, First Nations Aboriginal man and a...
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My Story | Steve Duke - EP 16
On this episode, I'm switching roles and playing interviewee. Cameron Scott chats with me about my own story, how I went from Engineering, to McKinsey, to Startups. Hear about the highs and lows, the lessons I learned and how I made decisions along the way. We also chat about; Why I started this...
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From Investment Banker to Therapist | Markus Ahlber - EP 15
Today on the show I had Markus Ahlberg. And this guy has had a truly fascinating journey. He is currently living in London and training to become a therapist. But his career started far from there. He grew up in Venezuela before moving to Gothenburg to study business. After uni, he took a job at...
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Using A Side Hustle To Leave Your Job & Life As A Solopreneur | Ash Read - EP 13
Ash read is what people now call a solopreneur. This is someone who sets up and runs their own business. But does it on their own. He now runs a publication company called 937 media, which has really taken off. But he's only been full time on 937 media since the end of last year. You see, he...
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From Finance to Mindset and Rugby Coach (And The Importance of Courage) | Brian Moylett - EP 12
Brian Moylett is a leading Mindset & Performance Coach who works with athletes, leaders and people on maximizing their performance & living their dreams. He is a former Irish age-grade International Rugby Player, MBA graduate, the Author of the #1 Bestseller 'The Book on How You Become A Pro…
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Finding Meaning In Your Work & Life as A Startup Founder | Jack O’Meara - EP 11
If you're interested in starting a business but aren't sure where to start - this episode is for you. Jack O'Meara is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ochre Bio, a successful biotech company who have raised over $40 million from the world's top investors. He was also recently featured in the Forbes 30...
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Making a Social Impact In Your Career (Life at A Think Tank) | Ben Wakefield - EP 10
Our generation is full of people who want to make an impact, but can't find the right job to do so. We care about big problems, like climate change, mental health, homelessness, equality and so much more. There's all this energy. Energy of people wanting to make a difference. But we rarely get to...
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Life as a CEO | Philip Doran - EP 9
I've known Philip my entire life. He is CEO of Hello Fresh Ireland and also my best and longest friend. He came on the pod for a chat about his career and life. It was so much fun chatting to someone I know so well and being able to ask him questions that have been on my mind. We laughed a lot…
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From Doctor to Investor (and the importance of trusting your gut) | Imran Mahmud - EP 8
This guy's CV is downright intimidating. Imran Mahmud, MD studied medicine at Oxford, practiced as a physician, went to Harvard, joined McKinsey & Company and co-founded a successful startup. If that's not enough, he also is an angel investor and content creator... And he has young kids... which…
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How To Design Your Life | Solo Episode - EP 7
This is a different episode. I don't have a guest. It's just me. And in this episode I guide you through a process I have learned for designing your life. If you are not sure what you want to do, and you don't have a process to figure that out, then you need to listen to this episode. As a…
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Introduction to the Two Roads Podcast
The podcast that helps you figure out what job and lifestyle will bring you happiness. Figuring out what to do with your life ain't easy. Should I change jobs? What job would I change to? Should I go back to Uni? Where should I live? This is especially true for people in their 20s and 30s. it can...
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Two Roads currently has 48 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Two Roads about?
Discover different career paths that could bring you happiness. Listen to deep conversations with people who have found a job they love to hear what their life is like and how they got there.
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Two Roads is created and hosted by Steve Duke.
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