Your Career Journey

What does it really take to build a long, successful leadership career?In this episode, I’m joined by Barry Moline, who shares the story behind his 29-year career as a CEO and the experiences that shaped his approach to leadership.Barry didn’t follow a conventional path. He started as a high school teacher, where he developed the foundations of clear communication and patience, before leaving the profession due to structural changes. From there, he moved into energy engineering during the 1980s energy crisis, and later joined the Peace Corps in Guatemala with his wife.That experience became a defining moment. Building programs from scratch, navigating uncertainty, and learning resilience all played a role in shaping his leadership style and ultimately opened doors to opportunities in Washington, DC and beyond.Throughout our conversation, one theme comes up again and again, initiative.From unexpectedly refereeing a major hockey game as a teenager to “raising his hand” for opportunities throughout his career, Barry shares how taking responsibility and stepping forward, even when you don’t feel fully ready, can shape your trajectory in ways you don’t expect.We talk about:✅ How “raising your hand” creates visibility and opportunity✅ The mindset shift from employee to leader✅ Why persistence and ownership matter more than having a perfect plan✅ How to run effective brainstorming sessions and encourage honest input✅ The importance of developing future leaders and thinking beyond yourself✅ Simple but powerful communication techniques (including better listening)✅ Why you need to take ownership of your career, not wait for it to happenThis is a practical, experience-led conversation about leadership, responsibility, and the small decisions that shape long-term careers.To connect with Barry:Website: barrymoline.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-moline/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

What does burnout actually look like, and how do you move through it?In this episode, Emma sits down with Isabelle Tremblay, a senior Marketer with 25 years of experience in corporate Canada. Discover how a once thriving workplace culture transformed into a hustle driven environment after multiple mergers.Isabelle shares her experience of managing two executive-level roles at the same time with large brand portfolios, navigating a 20+ person team, and balancing the pressures of a difficult divorce and her daughter’s mental health crisis. This led to her breaking point and the diagnosis of situational stress disorder (burnout) that followed.Isabelle talks through her journey of healing through medication, self-development, and a transformative daily meditation practice that became her lifeline.After leaving the corporate world and redefining success for herself, Isabelle took a new and different path, authoring her book “Love Leads Succeed.” Where she advocates for love and service-based leadership, emotional intelligence, and prioritising mental health over toxic hustle culture.Key Topics Covered:* The impact of corporate culture on mental health* Strategies for overcoming burnout* The importance of emotional intelligence in leadership* Practical tips for prioritising mental health in a demanding work environmentThis is such an honest and brave conversation. And another example of how the worst thing that’s happened to you might turn out, in hindsight, to be the best thing. To connect with Isabelle:Website: eyenovating.caLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/isabelle-tremblay-21109226YouTube:@LoveLeadSucceedCan you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

Feeling overwhelmed, stretched, and constantly thinking about everything you haven’t done yet?You’re not alone, and a lot of it comes down to the invisible mental load we carry every day.In this episode, I’m joined by productivity and organisation expert Lisa Woodruff to talk about how to move from overwhelm to clarity, reduce mental clutter, and build systems that genuinely make life easier.Lisa’s journey is just as inspiring as her work. After starting her career in teaching and spending years as a stay-at-home mum, turning 40 prompted her to reassess what she wanted next. Inspired by generations of women in her family who had built their own businesses, she started with a simple blog in 2012, which has since grown into courses, products, and a podcast helping thousands of people get organised.In our conversation, we talk about the real reason so many people feel overwhelmed. The invisible labour that sits behind running a household, alongside careers, families, and often caring responsibilities.Lisa shares practical, realistic strategies to help you regain control, including:• How to think about your household like a CEO would run a business• Why systems (not willpower) are the key to staying organised• Where to start when everything feels messy or out of control• Simple ways to organise your time, tasks, and mental load• Why aiming for excellence is far more helpful than chasing perfection• And her popular Sunday Basket method for managing your week with more clarityThis episode is a mix of personal story, practical advice, and simple mindset shifts that can make a real difference, whether you’re juggling a career, family life, or just feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate.If you’re looking for ways to feel more organised, reduce stress, and create systems that actually stick, this one is full of actionable ideas.To connect with Lisa:Website: organize365.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisawoodruffCan you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

What does it really take to grow from a solo marketer into a strategic leader and eventually step out on your own?In this episode, Laura Zahariou shares her career journey from being the only marketer in mid-sized businesses to building a career as a fractional marketing leader.Early in her career, Laura found herself as a solo marketer reporting directly to CEOs and founders, sitting in conversations about revenue, cash flow, margins, and operations. It gave her strong commercial awareness but also required her to be proactive in developing her marketing skills outside her role.We discuss how mentoring and executive coaching played a huge role in her continued professional development, and the advice she would give others in the same situation.We also talk about what prompted her to leave her corporate career and start her own business. Laura talks us through her thought process and what she's learnt that has surprised her.We explore:• The transition from solo marketer to strategic leader• What a Fractional CMO actually does• The importance of proactive learning and development• Why marketers need to treat networking as a priority (and even set KPIs around it)• The impact of remote work on learning, confidence, and soft skill development• Why in-person connection still matters• Learning to “panic slowly”This episode is full of practical insight for marketers looking to grow, step into leadership, or explore more flexible career paths.To connect with Laura:Website: https://www.growthlanemarketing.com.au/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-zahariou-2680696b/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

How do you position and promote the most important brand you’ll ever work on,  yourself?In this episode, I’m joined by Nina Christian to explore the realities of personal branding, visibility, and building a professional reputation that actually feels authentic.After more than 20 years of building an award-winning marketing agency and working closely with both organisations and individuals, Nina has distilled her experience into her Marketing Me framework and book. Designed to help people communicate their value clearly and confidently.We start by unpacking why the term personal branding can feel uncomfortable for so many people, and where the concept actually comes from, as Nina points out, whether we like the term or not, our personal brand already exists, so we may as well be intentional about shaping it.From there, we dive into the topic everyone seems to be talking about right now: authenticity. What does it actually mean in the context of personal branding? Do you really have to share your whole life online to be visible?Nina also shares why many marketers struggle to market themselves, despite doing excellent work for clients. And how getting clear on your differentiators, messaging, and the right channels (from podcasts to other platforms) can help build both confidence and consistency.We also discuss Nina’s latest insights on key market shifts for 2026, and finish with a simple but powerful reminder: you don’t need everything figured out, you just need to take the next step.If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable with the idea of personal branding, struggled with visibility, or wondered how to talk about your value more clearly, this conversation is full of practical insights.Insights report:https://www.ninachristian.com/insightsWebsite: https://www.ninachristian.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ninachristianCan you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

Moving countries in your 30s is often portrayed as exciting and full of opportunity, but what does the reality actually look like?In this episode, I'm joined by Ana Asanovic to share her journey from Serbia to Australia as a mature age student, to further her education in Communications and take her career in a new directionDriven by her award-winning travel blog, passion for storytelling, and desire to create meaningful impact, Ana explains why she chose Australia over other destinations and what it really takes to start again professionally and personally later in life.Together, we explore the often unspoken realities of migration, from loneliness and building friendships as an adult, to navigating the Australian job market and overcoming barriers like the “local experience” requirement, accent bias, and explaining transferable skills.Ana shares her honest experience of rebuilding her career from the ground up, including completing unpaid internships, working part-time roles on a student visa, and leveraging networking to progress into senior communications positions.The conversation also highlights the accessibility challenges within professional networking spaces, and Ana’s advocacy work around connection and belonging, including contributing to published works, and creating a marketing and communications co-working day designed to foster genuine community for remote and hybrid professionals.This episode is a powerful reminder that career paths are rarely linear, and that finding the right advice, aligned values, and supportive community can shape not just your career but your overall experience of life in a new country.If you’re considering migrating, changing careers, or rebuilding your professional identity, this conversation offers both practical insight and reassurance that you’re not alone.To connect with Ana:linkedin.com/in/ana-asanovichttps://anaasanovic.au/Timestamps:00:00 Welcome and Acknowledgement00:28 Life in Serbia Translation Career00:47 Travel Blogging and Creative Shift03:40 Why Australia and New Direction07:06 Early Migration Challenges08:47 Making Friends and Finding Community15:09 Australian Experience Job Barrier24:25 Starting Over Internships and Accents31:17 Networking Access and Event Costs34:14 Loneliness Advocacy and Coworking42:35 Lessons on Values and Career Advice47:02 Closing Thanks and TakeawaysCan you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

In this episode, I sit down with digital marketer and SEO consultant Briony Cullin to explore how trusting her intuition led her through a series of bold career and life changes, and ultimately helped her build a business and lifestyle she genuinely loves.Briony shares her journey from studying and practising law to realising it wasn’t the right fit, a chance trip to Japan that unexpectedly changed the course of her life, and her move to Scotland for love. From navigating a new country and culture to transferring her skills into digital marketing at Yelp, Briony talks about the challenges and turning points that shaped her path.The conversation also delves into freelancing, managing chronic illness alongside career ambitions, the evolution of SEO, and the freedom that comes with designing work around your life, not the other way around.This episode is a thoughtful and honest discussion about career reinvention, trusting your instincts, balancing health and ambition, and creating a business that supports the life you want to live.Perfect for anyone considering a career pivot, freelancing, or building a more intentional relationship with work.To connect with Briony:https://www.brionycullin.com/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

Today I'm joined by Michelle Michaux, who shares how her unconventional career journey (from banking operations to marketing) gave her a front row seat to how large complex organisations can bridge the gaps between marketing, sales, and delivery.Michelle brings a refreshingly honest perspective on what marketing should be doing inside organisations, why alignment with sales is still one of the biggest challenges in B2B, and why marketers need to get better at articulating their value at the leadership table.Together, Emma and Michelle explore the realities of working inside complex global organisations like Fujitsu, the cultural nuances that shape business decisions, and how marketing can move beyond execution to become a genuine driver of growth.If you care about career growth, influence, strategic thinking and the future of marketing, this episode will give you both practical insight and plenty to reflect on.To connect with Michelle:https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-michaux/00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:22 Michelle's Career Journey02:07 Transition to Marketing03:11 Running Her Own Consultancy04:10 Operations Experience and Its Impact06:59 Sales and Marketing Dynamics11:21 Challenges in B2B Marketing15:32 Global Marketing Complexities18:41 Cultural Insights from Fujitsu22:58 Personal Anecdotes and Cultural Reflections24:06 Understanding Cultural Differences25:02 Marketing's Role in Business Strategy25:50 Challenges in B2B Marketing28:06 The Importance of Customer Insight30:00 The Role of Chief Customer Officers32:19 Aligning Marketing with Business Goals34:11 Articulating Marketing Value43:28 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsCan you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

Ever wondered what it really takes to build a global marketing career?How do you go from working in a local market to leading marketing for global brands? In this episode, Adam Lavrentiadis shares his journey from Australia to the global stage, breaking down the mindset, skills, and strategic moves required to build a successful international marketing career.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode✔️ How Adam built a global marketing career from Australia✔️ Skills needed to work with international brands✔️ The difference between local vs global marketing strategies✔️ How to position yourself for international opportunities✔️ Career mistakes to avoid in marketing✔️ Advice for marketers who want to go globalWhether you’re an aspiring marketer, brand strategist, or entrepreneur, this conversation reveals real-world insights on scaling your career across borders, adapting to global markets, and standing out in today’s competitive marketing landscape.Timestamps:00:40 Introduction and Welcome00:51 Adam's Journey Begins: From Australia to London02:26 First Steps in Sales: Mambo and Beyond04:57 Transition to Footwear: Skechers and Converse12:54 Marketing Aspirations: Moving from Sales to Marketing21:34 Career Growth: From Converse to Timberland23:09 Reflecting on Life in a Beautiful Place24:06 Career Growth at Timberland26:07 Transitioning to the US29:00 Challenges of Moving and Networking34:48 The Importance of Brand in Marketing40:22 Navigating the Future of Marketing with AI44:10 Final Thoughts and AdviceTo connect with Adam:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-lavrentiadis/Website: adamlav.comCan you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

Today, I’m joined by Caroline Patrick for a thoughtful, honest conversation about how our definition of success shifts over time, often in ways we don’t expect.Caroline shares her career story, which starts with dreams of becoming a police officer, moves into marketing, and eventually leads her into senior leadership roles focused on stakeholder engagement. Along the way, life throws some huge curveballs, including surviving the Boxing Day tsunami and later making the decision to take a year off to travel with her family.We talk about the moments that force you to stop and reassess, the courage it takes to step away from the path you thought you were on, and why success in one season of life might look completely different in the next.We also cover the importance of being proactive rather than reactive in your career, letting go of other people’s expectations, and building confidence through self-awareness and intentional choices, even when those choices feel uncomfortable.This is the perfect conversation to kick off the New Year; it's for anyone who’s questioning what “success” really means to them right now, or feeling a quiet nudge that something needs to change.To connect with Caroline:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepatrick/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

It’s been an incredible year of conversations on Your Career Journey, and I wanted to wrap things up by taking you through the standout moments, themes, and lessons from every guest who joined me.From navigating redundancy… to changing career paths… to leading with purpose… to building confidence… each episode this year brought something special and genuinely useful for anyone building a career with intention.In this episode, I’m pulling together the biggest takeaways, the ideas that genuinely shifted my perspective, the stories that stayed with me, and the practical advice that can help you create a career you’re proud of.Whether you're exploring a pivot, stepping into leadership, rebuilding your confidence, or simply trying to figure out your next step, there’s something in here for you.What you’ll hear:✨ The themes that kept coming up ✨ The best advice from this year’s guests✨  Insights on leadership, confidence, career change, and growth✨  My personal favourite moments from the showThank you for being here, for listening, and for being part of this community. I can’t wait to share what’s coming next year.My first episode of 2026 will go live on the 6th January. See you there :) Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

In this episode, I’m joined by Keith Abraham, a globally recognised speaker, author, and one of the most passionate voices on goal setting you’ll ever come across.Keith shares his unconventional path from leaving school early to building a successful career helping leaders and teams achieve clarity, focus, and meaningful momentum.So what really sits behind effective goal setting? ✨ Creating emotional and mental connection to your goals ✨ Getting specific (much more specific than you think!) ✨ Building the right habits and support systems ✨ And choosing a mindset that actually helps you move forwardKeith breaks down his ‘how formula’, offers practical tools you can start using straight away, and shares powerful stories from his own journey that will leave you feeling inspired and ready to take action.If you want clearer direction, stronger confidence, or a way to bring your next chapter to life, this episode is full of insight and encouragement.To connect with Keith:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithabraham/Website: keithabraham.comTools: https://mygoaldriver.com/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

What do you do when the career path you’ve been on since university no longer feels right?In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Greenwood, who shares her incredibly honest journey from a traditional career in family law to a leadership role in legal tech and innovation.Kate talks about the reality of stepping away from a clearly defined path, including the identity shift that comes with saying “I’m not sure this is for me anymore.” She also shares how she repurposed her deep knowledge of family law without starting again from scratch, and how that opened the door to a completely new, fulfilling chapter in her career.Today, Kate is leading the integration of AI and technology within her firm, showing what’s possible when you stay curious, have courageous conversations, and recognise the value of your transferable skills.We also dig into:What it really looks like to pivot your career inside your organisationHow technology is reshaping the legal professionThe importance of open dialogue with managers and leadersWhy your skills and experience are far more adaptable than you thinkIf you’re feeling stuck on your current path or wondering what else might be possible for you, this conversation is a brilliant place to start.Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

What does authentic leadership really look like, and how do we bring more of ourselves to the way we lead?In this episode of Your Career Journey, I’m joined by Ann Pocock, founder of Kinetic Effect and former Corporate Marketing Communications Director, who shares her powerful transition from the corporate world to leadership coaching.Ann and I talk about what it means to lead with emotional intelligence and curiosity. And why self-awareness and adaptability are now essential leadership skills, not nice-to-haves.Ann shares her personal experiences with redundancy, the small but mighty “micro steps” that helped her move forward, and the lessons she’s learned about building a more human approach to leadership.We also explore:✨ How to navigate the shift from corporate life to self-employment✨ Why emotionally intelligent leaders create safer, more productive workplaces✨ How to embed a strengths-based approach into your team culture✨ What it really takes to lead with authenticity and purposeIf you’re reflecting on your own leadership journey, or want to bring more heart and self-awareness into how you work. Then this conversation is a great place to start, with lots of insights, practical advice and suggestions for free resources and next steps.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:20 Career Journey and Transition04:16 Facing Redundancy and Embracing Change06:32 Building a Coaching Practice10:51 Marketing and Self-Leadership18:37 Holistic Leadership and Emotional Intelligence25:01 The Intuition in Interview Processes27:30 The Impact of Rapid Organisational Change28:36 Managing Stress and Emotional Intelligence32:38 The Importance of Authentic Leadership38:24 Practical Steps for Personal Development43:28 The Journey of Continuous GrowthTo connect with Ann:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annpocock/Website: kineticeffect.co Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

How do you really make Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work, not just as a policy, but as something that’s lived and felt in an organisation?In this episode, I sit down with Celeste Warren, a globally recognised HR and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) leader with nearly 40 years of experience at some of the world’s largest corporations.Celeste shares her inspiring career journey, from her early days as a journalist, to becoming a global HR executive, to specialising in DEI leadership. She reflects on the powerful influence of her father and how his experiences shaped her own perspective on resilience and inclusion.💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:➡️ How Celeste pivoted from journalism to human resources➡️ What DEI really is, what it isn't and why everybody wins when you get it right➡️ The lessons she learned from embedding DEI into corporate strategy at Merck➡️ The challenges and opportunities of rolling out DEI on a global scale➡️ Why continuous learning and authentic leadership are critical for leaders today➡️ Her advice for the next generation of professionals stepping into leadership rolesCeleste also shares her next chapter: launching her own consulting practice and publishing her book, 'The Truth about Equity', while staying focused on empowering others to embrace diversity and lead with purpose.📌 Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:10 Celeste's Early Life and Career Beginnings02:47 Transition to Human Resources04:53 Career at Merck & Pivot to DEI09:23 What DEI Really Means12:11 Embedding DEI in Large Organisations18:28 Global Perspectives on Inclusion26:19 Common DEI Challenges & Misunderstandings39:13 Final Thoughts and Reflections👉 If you’re a leader, HR professional, or simply curious about how to create more inclusive workplaces, this conversation is packed with practical insights and powerful stories you won’t want to miss.To connect with Celeste:🌍 Website: https://crwdiversity.com/📖 Book: https://crwdiversity.com/#book💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celestewarrenllc/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

What really happens when you’re laid off, and how do you bounce back stronger?In this episode of Your Career Journey, I speak with Steve Jaffe, a marketing leader whose 25+ year career has taken him from advertising to client-side roles to tech startups. Along the way, he’s faced layoffs (or redundancies, depending on where you’re based) four times.👉 The first time left him devastated.👉 By the fourth, he sailed through.So what changed? Steve shares the mindset shifts, coping strategies, and practical tools he developed. And the “framework” that helped him move from shock to growth, much like navigating the stages of grief.We also dive into:✨ Why identity and self-worth can’t just be tied to your job title ✨ The role of relationships and mind-body-spirit balance in building resilience✨ How to reframe layoffs as a chance to reset and renew ✨ How to future-proof your career in a rapidly changing world Whether you’ve been impacted by a layoff, want to prepare for uncertainty, or just need inspiration for your next chapter, this conversation is packed with lessons you can use.Details for Steve's book 'The Layoff Journey' are below:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaffesteve/https://thestevejaffe.com/00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:13 Steve's Career Journey01:59 Experiencing Layoffs02:36 Coping with Layoffs02:48 The Layoff Journey Begins04:19 Learning from Layoffs05:49 Reframing the Layoff Experience09:28 Stages of Grief in Layoffs18:51 Building Coping Skills22:21 Reframing and Positive Mindset23:12 The Ship of Theseus: Identity and Change24:30 Defining Yourself Beyond Your Job25:55 Reconstruction and Renewal29:49 Personal Career Pivot33:31 Future Proofing Your Career39:31 The Importance of RelationshipsCan you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

Are you stuck on the traditional career ladder?  Maybe it’s time to rethink what success really looks like. 🚀 In this episode, I sit down with marketing leader Janice Lee-Fu to unpack the power of nonlinear career paths and discuss why they might just be the fastest route to growth, fulfilment, and long-term resilience.Janice’s journey spans engineering, global FMCG brands, executive leadership, e-commerce, and academia. Along the way, she’s learned how curiosity, agility, and resilience open doors you never expect, and why stepping sideways (or even backwards) can propel you further than climbing straight up.🔥 What you’ll take away: ✔️ The “rock climbing wall” analogy that redefines career growth ✔️ Why agility and curiosity drive innovation and long-term success ✔️ Lessons from FMCG, e-commerce, and highly regulated industries ✔️ How financial literacy gives marketers a competitive edge ✔️ Practical leadership strategies to engage and retain next-gen talent ✔️ Why ditching the linear path can help you stand out in a crowded marketWhether you’re a marketer, creative, or professional seeking change, this conversation will give you the tools and the confidence to design a career that’s truly your own.Timestamps:0:00 – Introduction & Janice’s early career4:00 – Transitioning from engineering to marketing10:00 – Lessons from FMCG and private equity18:00 – Leadership, innovation, and team development25:00 – Navigating regulated industries and crisis moments32:00 – Hiring for growth vs. risk aversion38:00 – The importance of curiosity and diverse experience42:00 – Final advice: Embracing nonlinear career pathsIf you'd like to connect with Janice:linkedin.com/in/leejaniceCan you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

🚀 Ready to transform your career and step into impactful leadership? In this episode, I'm joined by Camille Batiste to reveal a proven 5-step framework for Mastering Leadership Skills. A game plan that’s already helped countless professionals fast-track their growth and land leadership roles.Camille’s journey from chemical engineer to senior corporate leader offers powerful insights for anyone navigating career transitions, especially if you’re in the “forgotten middle” of your career. With decades of experience in corporate America, including leadership roles at Honeywell and Archer Daniels Midland, Camille breaks down the essential steps to Mastering Leadership Skills:✨ Grow Up – Embrace challenges and adapt to achieve growth🚀 Step Up – Deliver results that make a real impact👀 Show Up – Build visibility and presence as a leader🗣 Speak Up – Own your story, voice your ideas, and influence others📈 Level Up – Prepare for bigger roles and bring others along with you🎯 Whether you’re a marketer, creative, or ambitious professional aiming for leadership, these strategies will help you navigate change, boost your confidence, and position yourself for success.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:45 Camille's Early Life and Education01:48 Career Beginnings and Honeywell Experience03:34 Transition to Archer Daniels Midland06:35 Motivation for Coaching and Leadership12:23 Developing a Leadership Framework25:06 The Importance of Human Interaction25:26 Visibility and Recognition in the Workplace27:09 The Power of Speaking Up30:36 Overcoming Fear and Taking Baby Steps33:03 Level Up: Preparing for Leadership34:21 Celebrating Successes and Human Connection37:18 Learning from Others and Observing41:44 The Value of Progress Over PerfectionConnect with Camille:Website: www.camillebatiste.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camille-batiste/Feedback link: https://pro.speakerhub.com/speaker-feedback/?qr=bb904e42-a4e6-448e-8fda-65eec1decb1dCan you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

If you’re tired of boring slides and disengaged listeners, it’s time to win the war for attention and avoid death by PowerPoint. In this powerful episode of Your Career Journey, career coach Emma Graham sits down with Kris Flegg, founder of The Presentation Design Co and author of The Presentation Playbook, to share proven strategies for winning the war for attention in any room.In this conversation, she uncovers Kris’s Power Principles, a proven framework for Avoiding Death by PowerPoint by designing presentations with purpose, understanding your audience, and delivering with confidence.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ The art of Avoiding Death by PowerPoint and engaging every audience✨ Why understanding your audience changes everything✨ Storytelling strategies that keep attention locked in✨ How to design slides that support your message (not distract from it)✨ Overcoming presentation nerves and handling tough feedback✨ The mindset shifts that make presentations career acceleratorsWhether you’re pitching to clients, presenting to your team, or speaking on stage, these tips will ensure you win the war for attention and avoid death by PowerPoint. All while making an unforgettable impression.To connect with Kris:💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kris-flegg/🌍 Website: https://www.presentationdesign.co/📚 https://www.presentationdesign.co/store/p/the-presentation-playbookThe first ten people to order Kris's book and use code YOURCAREER will get their book for free 😄Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

Want to get promoted, build stronger work relationships, and take control of your career path? In this episode of Your Career Journey Podcast, I’m joined by Matthias Mahr, author of How to Be Moderately Successful, for a candid and practical conversation on how to achieve career success, without burning out or pretending to be someone you’re not.We dive into:✅ Matthias’ career journey from Austria to London✅ His transition from strategy consulting to commercial leadership roles at eBay, Eurostar, and Trainline✅ Why building meaningful workplace relationships is key to long term success✅ How to manage your boss, collaborate better, and work well with others✅ How to confidently navigate the promotion process✅ The balance between confidence and adaptability in fast moving environments✅ Real world strategies for managing workplace stressMatthias shares hard earned insights and actionable advice that have worked for him and for the many professionals he’s mentored and coached.💡 Whether you're early in your career or looking to step into a leadership role, this episode is packed with practical takeaways to help you advance your career with purpose and confidence.00:00 Introduction 00:35 Career Journey: From Austria to London01:18 Transitioning from Consulting to Industry01:38 Roles at eBay and Eurostar04:35 Launching New Services and Leadership Roles08:33 Writing the Book: Inspiration and Process10:58 Book Structure and Content16:57 Working with Others: Understanding and Collaboration23:26 Managing Your Boss: Building Effective Relationships25:11 Finding the Right Balance in Relationships26:27 The Importance of Proactivity30:46 Navigating Promotions and Career Advancement37:14 Managing Stress and Finding Balance45:12 The Value of Specialisation47:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts🔗 Useful Links & Resources:📚 Matthias Mahr's Book: How to Be Moderately Successful: https://www.moderatelysuccessful.org/Matthias Mahr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthiasmahrcommercial/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

Are you constantly busy but still feeling unfulfilled? In this episode, we dive into the powerful and life-changing concept of choosing meaning over mayhem with author and speaker Peggy Sullivan.Peggy shares how breaking her addiction to busyness became her life’s mission after a stress-induced heart attack and a painful divorce. This honest and inspiring conversation exposes the dark side of busyness and the toll it takes on our health, relationships, and happiness.With her unique “performance by design” framework, Peggy guides us on how to eliminate low-value tasks, adopt daily happiness rituals, and reclaim your time by choosing meaning over mayhem. She also shares how to reconnect with personal values and build a purpose-driven life and career.Whether you're overwhelmed by work or simply ready for change, this episode will help you understand why choosing meaning over mayhem might be the most transformative decision you'll ever make.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:20 Realising the Addiction to Busyness01:14 Wake-Up Calls and Life Changes02:05 The Struggle with Time Management02:57 The Impact of Busyness on Life04:38 Personal Experiences and Career Insights10:38 Rethinking Work-Life Balance13:48 Understanding and Prioritising Values18:44 Losing Control at Work19:49 The Myth of Busyness Equals Success20:33 Performance by Design23:27 Finding Meaning and Purpose25:53 Practical Steps for Better Work-Life Balance32:11 The Importance of Human Connection33:33 Final Thoughts and Reflections👇 Connect with Peggy Sullivan:https://www.peggysullivan.comCan you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

Dive into this inspiring episode where we explore a unique career in marketing and customer insights with Emily Paladino! Whether you're just starting out or looking to pivot your path, Emily's journey offers powerful lessons on how curiosity, data, and strategy fuel success.From aspiring clinical psychologist to CMO and Group Head of Customer Insights, Emily reveals how a love of research led to a dynamic career in marketing and customer insights. Learn how her background in market research, branding, and customer experience shaped her leadership in some of Australia’s top retail brands.🌟 Discover the skills you need to grow a career in marketing and customer insights, from curiosity and leadership to strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making. This episode is packed with insight for marketers, analysts, and career changers alike!🎧 Topics Covered: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:20 Emily's Early Career Aspirations 01:06 Discovering Market Research 05:29 Relocating to London and New Opportunities 07:22 Branding and Strategy Experience 11:58 Client-Side Contracts and Insights 17:32 Corporate Role at Target Australia 21:02 Group Head of Customer Insights 27:04 The Importance of Data in Marketing 29:09 Defining Customer Insights 39:06 The Role of Leadership in Career Growth 45:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts💼 If you're passionate about building a career in marketing and customer insights, this episode will motivate you to embrace your unique path and explore where your curiosity can take you.🔗 Connect with Emily: Website: https://www.emilypaladino.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilypaladino1Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

Can you actually learn happiness like a skill? In this inspiring episode, Emma is joined by Declan Edwards, founder of BU Happiness College and host of the 'How to Be Happy' podcast. Who reveals the science behind happiness and how emotional intelligence and positive psychology can transform your workplace well-being and personal growth.Join Emma as she uncovers how happiness skills, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness drive both success and happiness in life and at work. Declan shares how BU Happiness College helps individuals and organisations prioritise gratitude, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence to build stronger, healthier work environments.🔥 If you’re ready to boost your happiness and success, this episode is packed with strategies around:✨ How happiness skills influence personal growth and workplace well-being✨ Why emotional intelligence is vital for success and happiness✨ How gratitude and mindfulness improve workplace performance✨ Positive psychology insights for building happiness at work✨ The ripple effect of happiness on teams and culture✨ Why workplace well-being is the future of high-performing companies✨ Practical tools from the How to Be Happy podcast and BU Happiness CollegeThis is your roadmap for aligning ambition with well-being, and success with meaning, straight from one of Australia's leading happiness researchers.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:09 Declan's Career Journey: From Journalism to Happiness Research02:27 Discovering Positive Psychology04:10 The Importance of Life Skills in Education05:58 Defining Happiness09:46 Happiness as a Skill16:05 The Ripple Effect of Happiness19:35 The Comparison Trap23:25 Success vs. Happiness24:21 The Importance of Happiness in the Workplace24:53 Accidental Beginnings in Workplace Consulting26:05 The Business Case for Happiness28:08 Implementing Happiness Strategies in Organisations29:49 The Personal Impact of Work and Happiness33:00 The Evolution of Happiness Research36:36 The Role of Challenge and Meaning in Happiness37:53 Starting Points for Cultivating Happiness41:41 Final Thoughts and Reflections🎙️ Follow Declan Edwards & BU Happiness College:Join the Book Waitlist ➡️ https://s.pointerpro.com/bookwaitlist🎧 How to Be Happy on Spotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/0zriwga04Rl0pbjFuDF6Hl?si=1361a39f296e4b60🎧 How to Be Happy on Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-to-be-happy/id1361238593Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

Are you chasing success but craving purpose? In this powerful conversation with Georgi Enthoven, author of Work That’s Worth It, we unpack exactly how to find fulfilling work, pursue purpose driven career paths, and balance ambition with impact.After living and working in a number of emerging markets and having her own struggle to balance contribution and compensation, Georgi shares her real life aha moment when the idea for the book came to her. Georgi talks through the transformative framework she lays out in Work That’s Worth It. This is a roadmap for anyone seeking fulfilling and impactful work that pays well and leaves a legacy.🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn: 🌟 How to find fulfilling work that aligns with your strengths 🌟 What the Work That’s Worth It insights reveal about purpose and how it can look 🌟 How to map out purpose driven career paths at any stage 🌟 The truth about balancing ambition and impact in real life 🌟 Georgi's seven C's framework, emphasising capabilities, contribution and compensation. 🌟 Why balancing ambition and impact isn’t just possible, it’s essential 🌟 Actionable 'Work That’s Worth It' insights for your career shift🕒 Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:15 Georgie's Career Journey02:38 Balancing Career and Personal Life03:31 Discovering the Path to Impactful Work03:51 The Inspiration Behind the Book06:32 Writing the Book: A Transformative Experience14:14 Framework for Meaningful Work21:00 Balancing Financial Viability and Purpose21:36 The Importance of Compensation23:33 Recognizing and Utilizing Strengths26:08 The Concept of Safety Net and Trampoline28:52 Inspirational Figures and Their Impact36:09 The Younger Generation's Push for Change37:38 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsIf you’ve ever wondered how to find fulfilling work without giving up your ambition, or if you’re looking to build a purpose driven career path that still offer compensation and growth, then this conversation with Georgi is packed with game-changing wisdom.To connect with Georgi:🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgienthoven/📚 https://workthatsworthit.com/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

Today, I’m joined by Damian Lucas, a fractional CMO through Lucas Growth Advisory.Damian shares his journey from being a creative student passionate about graphic design to becoming a strategic marketer obsessed with consumer behaviour and working with some of Australia’s best-known Retail brands.In this episode, we dive into the evolution of the Australian retail landscape and why e-commerce was surprisingly slow to gain traction.Damian also shares valuable lessons from his career, including how he utilised this knowledge when his Marketing stopped working in one particular role. How did he diagnose the problem, strip everything back, and rebuild a strategy that worked?And how did he cope with the emotional and stressful rollercoaster that this brought about?Plus, we unpack the power of speaking the language of commerce, from knowing your metrics to understanding what’s truly driving revenue and sustainable growth.Looking for practical tips and meaningful insights to understand how to bridge the gap between creativity and commercial success? Then this episode is for you.Episode breakdown:00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:17 Early Career and Creative Pursuits00:59 Transition to Marketing and Education02:07 Retail Marketing and Consumer Behaviour07:31 E-commerce Evolution in Australia16:45 Challenges in Retail and Marketing Strategies24:10 Campaign Strategy and Media Planning24:38 Experimenting with Offers and Competitor Analysis25:42 Budget Constraints and Predictive Planning25:53 Board Presentation and Campaign Adjustments26:43 Achieving Positive Results27:12 Lessons Learned in Marketing27:34 The Importance of Real-World Experience34:03 Consumer Behaviour and Psychology39:41 Marketing Metrics and Business Conversations44:03 Final Reflections and AdviceIf you'd like to connect with Damian:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasdamian/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

In this episode, I chat with Scott Baker, Founder of Toast Financial.After spending 20 years building a successful career in retail and e-commerce at The Cotton On Group, Scott found himself at a crossroads. He knew he wanted more. More purpose, more alignment with his passions, and more impact from the work he was doing. But he wasn’t sure what direction that should take.So, what does it actually look like to reinvent your career after two decades in one industry? We unpack the steps Scott took to figure out his next move, from identifying his transferable skills to exploring what really lit him up, and how he made the leap.We also talk about the emotional side of making a big change like this. What came up for him? What felt exciting, and what was downright scary?Scott shares what it was like going from the structure of a big corporate role to starting his own business, and the key skills and mindset shifts that helped him navigate that transition. He also dives into how building a strong network and personal brand helped him open doors and gain traction.If you’re sitting in a role that no longer feels quite right, and you’re wondering how to figure out what’s next, this episode is full of practical advice and inspiration to get you started.Episode breakdown:00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:27 Early Career and Retail Journey04:27 Transition to a New Career08:12 Starting a Business as a Mortgage Broker17:51 Purpose and Impact24:03 Challenges of Running a Business25:21 Staying Disciplined While Working Alone26:53 The Importance of Curiosity in Learning29:27 Building Momentum in Business32:25 Networking and Personal Branding44:42 The Power of Vulnerability and Asking for HelpIf you'd like to connect with Scott:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottybaker/Website: https://www.toastfinance.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scott_thebroker_baker/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

Are you wondering how to turn your global career experience into a powerful advantage after returning home? You're not alone — and this episode will show you exactly how to navigate this life and career transition with confidence.In this episode, I sit down with Margot Andersen, leadership strategist, founder of TalentInsight Australia, and InSync Network Group. Margot shares her extraordinary career path from rural Queensland to London’s bustling business scene — and the emotional, professional, and strategic challenges she faced coming home to Australia.We dive deep into: ✨ How to leverage your international experience when returning home ✨ Overcoming hidden career hurdles for expats ✨ How to position yourself for the local job market ✨ Managing emotional and financial transitions ✨ The critical role of shared experiences and community ✨ Networking smarter — not harder — after a global career ✨ Why strategic career positioning is your secret weaponIf you're a returning expat, planning a global move, or feeling stuck in your career, this is a must-listen episode full of actionable insights and inspiring real-world advice.⏰ Episode Breakdown:⏳ 00:00 Introduction & Welcome ⏳ 00:09 Early Career Journey ⏳ 01:36 Moving to London & Career Shift ⏳ 05:59 Returning to Australia Challenges ⏳ 09:33 Building New Ventures ⏳ 12:24 Career Advice for Returning Expats ⏳ 23:54 Smart Career Positioning Techniques ⏳ 24:47 Storytelling & Context in Your Resume ⏳ 27:19 Emotional Side of Coming Home ⏳ 29:41 Navigating Recruiters & Career Gaps ⏳ 34:41 Managing Emotional and Financial Shifts ⏳ 38:10 Power of Networking and Shared Experience ⏳ 40:29 Final Career Advice and Life Lessons🌟 About Margot Andersen: 🔗 LinkedIn: Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

In this episode of Your Career Journey, Emma Graham chats with Vanessa Lyons, CEO of ThinkNewsBrands. We talk about the bold, intentional steps that took her from marketing to the C-suite, and the mindset shifts and personal battles (like cancer) that helped her redefine success along the way.🎯 Whether you're a marketer ready to grow, a creative feeling stuck, or a corporate leader exploring your next move, this conversation offers deep, real-world career insights you won’t find anywhere else.💡 Expect to Learn:🔹 How to shift from Marketing into Executive and CEO roles🔹 Why international experience matters (China, NZ, USA)🔹 Lessons from redundancy, industry changes, and leading small businesses🔹 The value of commercial thinking for creative professionals🔹 Resilience through personal adversity (cancer, burnout, reinvention)🔹 What meaningful work looks like in 2025🔹 Why defining success on your own terms is key⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction & Career Origins00:27 – Graduate Role at Philips02:27 – International Experience in China03:55 – Marketing Leadership in New Zealand07:05 – Telstra & Redundancy08:41 – Diverse Industry Transitions12:21 – Small Business Leadership Lessons14:52 – Transitioning to CEO Roles23:03 – What Leadership Really Involves24:02 – Managing Risk & Mental Load25:28 – Creating Space to Think26:23 – Career Reflection After Cancer33:08 – From Purpose to Meaning40:10 – What Success Means to You41:37 – Final Advice for Ambitious MarketersIf you'd like to connect with Vanessa:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessalyons1/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

What happens when you take a chance on a short-term contract? For Amy Barry, that bold “yes” became a decade long journey through top retail brands like The Good Guys and Anaconda. In this energising episode of Your Career Journey, Emma sits down with Amy to explore how strategic risks, leadership evolution, and the DISC behavioural model shaped her career success.💡 This conversation is packed with relatable stories and career advice for marketers, creatives, and professionals navigating change.🎯 Expect to Learn:✨ How to build a thriving career in retail marketing✨ Why saying yes before you're “ready” can fast-track your growth✨ How the DISC model transformed Amy’s leadership style✨ Real-world strategies for managing teams, managing up & influencing decisions✨ Advocating for yourself and dreaming bigger in your career🕒 Chapter Highlights:⏱️ 00:00 – Intro & Guest Welcome⏱️ 00:32 – Early Career & First Role⏱️ 03:45 – Career Growth at The Good Guys⏱️ 08:07 – Moving to Anaconda & Proving Herself Again⏱️ 14:00 – Managing Teams, Catalogues & Retail Chaos⏱️ 25:42 – Discovering the DISC Behavioural Model⏱️ 31:17 – Leading With Empathy & Managing Up⏱️ 35:00 – Advocating for Yourself⏱️ 46:18 – The Power of Dreaming Bigger⏱️ 48:23 – Final ReflectionsIf you'd like to connect with Amy:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-barry-8b988956/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

In this episode of Your Career Journey, Emma speaks with Andrea Andric, a Melbourne-based freelance strategist, as she shares her inspiring pivot from traditional media into the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ How internships and “happy accidents” shape career direction✨ The pros and cons of niching down vs. broad experience✨ What “authenticity” actually means in social media today✨ How to transition across industries: agency → arts → tech → freelance✨ AI and content creation: What works, what doesn’t, and what’s next✨ The hidden power of strategy in building your brand or business✨ Andrea’s top advice for job seekers, freelancers, and aspiring strategists💡 Whether you’re in marketing, design, content, or creative industries, this episode offers career clarity, insight, and practical tips for building a career you love.⏱ Chapters:⏩ 00:00 Introduction⏩ 00:25 Andrea’s Accidental Marketing Start⏩ 03:36 Early Agency Lessons⏩ 05:29 Arts Centre Melbourne Experience⏩ 06:51 The Tech Startup Experience⏩ 07:58 Growth Through Freelancing⏩ 09:44 Why Broad Experience Beats Early Niching⏩ 17:04 Common Mistakes in Social Media Strategy⏩ 20:42 Trust, Agility & Brand Voice in Marketing⏩ 30:37 Buzzword Breakdown: “Authenticity” in 2025⏩ 33:48 The Truth About AI & Creative Work⏩ 40:00 Strategic Thinking = Marketing Superpower⏩ 42:15 The Career Advice Andrea Wishes She Knew👩‍💼 Meet Andrea AndricAndrea is a freelance digital marketing strategist with 13+ years in agency, arts, ecom & tech. She helps brands build human-first strategies that drive results.🎯 Website: https://www.andreaandric.com🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaandricCan you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

In this inspiring episode of Your Career Journey, Emma chats with Susan Toft, Founder & CEO of The Laundry Lady, the world’s first online marketplace for mobile laundry services.After being made redundant during the GFC, Susan took a bold leap. With no tech background and a young child at home, she built a business from scratch, turning a personal need into a multi-million-dollar enterprise, and landing a feature on Shark Tank Australia. 🦈🎯 What’s Inside This Episode:🔥 How Susan went from corporate marketing to tech entrepreneur🔥 Starting small with a washing machine and big vision🔥 Building an MVP (minimum viable product) instead of a perfect platform🔥 Scaling to 300+ contractors across Australia and New Zealand🔥 Pitching on national TV without prior investor experience🔥 The power of personal branding as a female founderThis episode is perfect for marketers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and career changers looking for inspiration and insight.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:09 Susan's Early Career and Education01:19 Transition to Marketing and Key Experiences04:00 Working in Tourism and Government10:27 The Birth of Laundry Lady12:49 Starting the Business During a Crisis20:06 Building the Business and Overcoming Challenges23:48 Starting the Business During COVID24:13 First Hire and Scaling Up25:01 Importance of Marketing and Branding26:07 Technology and System Integrations29:27 Transitioning to Leadership32:36 Personal Branding and Public Exposure36:30 Shark Tank Experience40:27 Lessons Learned and Future Plans🤝 Connect with Susan Toft✔️ Website: https://thelaundrylady.com.au✔️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-toft-b855ab41/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

In this episode of Your Career Journey, I chat with Kym Kearney, a seasoned marketing executive who left the corporate world to launch her own marketing recruitment business.This conversation dives deep into the emotional and practical realities of pivoting careers, starting fresh, and building a brand with purpose and authenticity.💬 “I spent years building other people’s brands… then realised it was time to build my own.” – Kym Kearney🎙️ Expect to learn:✨ How a psychology background and love of people led Kym into marketing✨ Why she left a high-level marketing career to start her own business✨ The emotional journey through life changes and personal loss✨ How recruiting and marketing overlap through relationship-building✨ What it means to truly market yourself — and not hide behind a logo✨ The rewards and realities of entrepreneurship as a single parent⏳ Timestamps:⏰ 00:00 Intro⏰ 00:45 Discovering a Passion for Marketing⏰ 02:01 Early Career and Education⏰ 09:29 Transition to Retail Marketing⏰ 12:05 Challenges in the Entertainment Industry⏰ 13:39 Career & Life Balance⏰ 16:59 The Shift to Recruitment⏰ 23:40 Freedom of Entrepreneurship⏰ 24:47 Personal Branding & Vulnerability⏰ 26:53 Recruitment + Marketing Synergy⏰ 29:17 Applying Marketing Experience to Recruiting⏰ 36:21 The Realities of Running a Business⏰ 41:37 Authenticity & Self-Belief⏰ 44:00 Final Advice for Marketers Considering Change👤 Meet Kym KearneyKym is the founder of Marketing Mix Recruitment and brings 20+ years of leadership in brand, customer strategy, and team building. Now she helps marketers find their next dream role through a people-first lens.🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kym-kearney-1b2b961a2/🔗 Website: https://www.marketingmixrecruitment.com.auCan you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

In this value-packed episode of Your Career Journey, Emma speaks with Marketer Catherine Toms, Co-Founder of Marketing Growth Academy, about staying competitive in a marketing world being reshaped by AI.With 20+ years of experience helping global brands and marketing teams evolve through digital transformation, Catherine shares exactly how AI is impacting the marketing profession—and how to skill up without getting overwhelmed.💬 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ What AI really means for marketers today🧭 How to upskill, even when your company isn’t on board🔥 Why human creativity still wins—especially with AI support🔓 How to use AI to boost performance, not just productivity🧠 The mindset shifts needed to stay ahead in your career👫 What it’s really like running a business with your spouse🎯 Why leadership and emotional intelligence matter more than everThis episode is packed with insight, honesty, and practical tools, especially for marketers, creatives, and career-changers looking to future-proof their path.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome & Guest Intro02:14 From Recruitment to Digital Marketing04:00 Embracing Change in a Shifting Industry06:23 How AI is Disrupting the Marketing Landscape08:36 Upskilling & Practical Adoption of AI18:05 Generational Differences in Adopting Tech20:15 Navigating Workplace AI Tools & Pressure26:23 Where AI Fits in Business Processes27:56 Marketing’s Role in Leading AI Innovation29:47 How to Upskill Independently35:25 AI + Human Skills: The Future of Work40:38 Starting Over in a New Country & Business43:17 Entrepreneurship: Honest Truths46:15 Working with Your Spouse48:51 Why Lifelong Learning is Non-Negotiable👩‍💼 About Catherine TomsCatherine is a Marketer and Co-Founder of Marketing Growth Academy, helping professionals and businesses embrace digital change, data, and AI.🌐 Website: https://aiinmarketing.co/🎓 Free Weekly AI Training: https://aiinmarketing.co/webinars💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinetomsCan you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

I wanted to start 2025 with this episode as Becca has so many examples of how she’s taken ownership and control of her career, from moving to Australia from the UK, from building relationships, being proactive in looking for opportunities for herself and building a personal brand. It hasn’t all been plain sailing, though, from overcoming challenges like visa constraints, the lack of ‘local experience’ barrier and building a career in a country where you don’t know anyone and don’t have an existing network.We talk about the importance of genuine connections, leveraging contract roles, and how asking questions and continually learning have all played a role.  Becca gives practical examples of how she has done the things we talk about, how she built her network, who did reach out in the first instance and what did she say?We also talk about the importance of getting out of your comfort zone and the value of climbing 'Cringe Mountain' and posting on LinkedIn. If you’d like to make some changes to how you approach your career in 2025, this episode is a fantastic place to start! It’s jam-packed with practical advice on how to take control and achieve greater ownership.00:00 Introduction to Your Career Journey Podcast00:45 Meet Becca Spencer: From Creative to Marketing02:29 Early Career in the UK04:47 The Move to Australia09:11 Building a Network in Australia17:45 Overcoming Local Experience Challenges23:40 Taking Control of Your Career26:11 Building Genuine Relationships27:58 The Power of Networking29:21 Approaching Initial Conversations33:58 The Importance of LinkedIn38:14 Asking Questions for Career Growth44:26 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action49:10 Final Thoughts and AdviceCan you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

This week I speak with Wendy Chamberlain, a self-employed Buyers Agent and Sellers Advocate. Wendy’s love for property and her desire to help empower and educate others about Real Estate ultimately led her in this direction, but it wasn’t all plain sailing.Not knowing what she wanted to do after school led to Secretarial College, working in a bank, living in Tokyo, and exploring various roles at a law firm. Things took a significant turn when Wendy did a computing degree and shifted into IT consultancy. Climbing the corporate ladder, taking on larger projects and bigger teams meant a huge amount of stress, which resulted in a number of health issues.Realising that her job was literally making her sick Wendy made a huge change, shifting to being self-employed and focusing on her love for Real Estate. Wendy talks openly and honestly about this time, and what she was telling herself whilst pushing herself so hard, and what she's learnt since then.Wendy has a fascinating story, and I love the way she views things and how she shares the lessons she has learnt. If you feel a bit stuck and aren’t sure what to do about it, this episode is a great place to start! If you'd like to connect with Wendy, you can find her at:Website: https://chamberlainadvocates.com.au/Podcast: https://www.propertymama.com.au/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendychamberlain/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

Join Emma as she chats with Katie O'Malley, a leadership and organisational development coach from Chicago.  We chat about Katie's career journey from political campaigns and nonprofit work, and eventually finding success with her own coaching practice. Katie shares her insights on leadership development, organisational culture, and the importance of psychological safety at work. They discuss the challenges of transitioning careers, the pressures of traditional success metrics, and the power of betting on oneself. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on personal growth, resilience, and creating impactful workplace cultures.If you'd like to CONNECT with Katie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateomalley/Website: https://encouragecoaching.org/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:31 Katie's Career Journey: From Politics to Nonprofits07:07 Transition to Commercial Real Estate and Mental Health Struggles10:01 Pivot to Coaching and Building a Business14:15 Facing Gender Bias and Making Bold Choices18:30 Reflections on Success and Choices23:53 Choosing to be Childfree and Societal Reactions26:58 Diving into Workplace Culture and Diversity27:11 Transitioning Through Different Work Cultures27:37 The Nonprofit Industrial Complex29:36 Workplace Induced Trauma30:18 The Impact of Middle Management32:10 The Importance of Leadership Training38:34 Recognizing and Retaining Employees42:47 Building a Positive Workplace Culture50:33 Final Thoughts and AdviceCan you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

In today's episode, I’m joined by Paola Piccinno who shares her experiences navigating an international marketing career, the unique challenges, and the lessons learned along the way. Born in Naples, Italy, and raised in Puglia, Paola’s inherent curiosity and passion for travel led her to pursue a career that accommodated her love for exploration. Initially studying journalism, a pivotal conversation with a professor redirected her path towards marketing. After moving within Italy for study and then working at Microsoft in Milan, Paola made her first internal move to London.Here working for Kingston Technology, she was tasked with expanding the brand into EMEA which involved frequent trips to South Africa. What did she learn working in this part of the world? Another of the interesting features of Paola’s career has been taking sabbaticals, highlighting how one-year breaks have allowed her to learn new languages and grow personally. After one such year, she returned to London and took on a role at Google.After working extensively in Europe and a brief stint in Turkey, Paola moved to Australia, continuing her career in tech marketing. Beginning in Sydney, then Melbourne and now up on the Sunshine Coast.In recent years, she transitioned to a fractional CMO role, leveraging her expertise in the niche of account-based marketing (ABM). Given the network she has built globally, she is working with a number of clients in the Middle East and India.What has this international approach meant for her in terms of what she’s learnt and what has it meant in terms of how she has approached her career?Join us to find out! If you'd like to connect with PaolaWebsite: https://www.piccinno.com.au/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolapiccinno-abm-b2b-marketing/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

In this episode, I'm joined by Rita Martinez, a seasoned marketer with a career spanning blue-chip companies like Coles, Energy Australia, and CareSuper. Rita’s journey through diverse marketing roles has given her a wealth of insights to share. But, in the beginning, how did she know marketing was her calling? And how did having a mentor early on shape her path?In the early days, Rita focused on Retail and Customer loyalty roles, before really branching out and taking on the ‘toolkit’ approach to building her skills. She also embraced the opportunities that came her way, whether that was taking shorter contract roles that led to other things, or taking on new challenges in parts of the business that were new to her.Adaptability has been central to Rita’s success, especially over the last decade. Embracing change came naturally to her and became a key factor in how she continued to grow her career.We also discuss the unique Marketing challenges of working in regulated industries and leading teams.This is a wide-ranging conversation packed with insights on navigating career pivots, the evolving marketing landscape, and the power of continual learning. Whether you’re starting out or considering a change, Rita’s story is filled with inspiration and practical advice.If you'd like to connect with Rita LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritamartinez/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

In this episode, I’m joined by the amazing Lucy Owens, a personal stylist and image expert, and the founder of Style Rises. Lucy shares her inspiring journey, transitioning from a marketing career to launching Style Rises in 2019, with a mission to empower women through the power of style.Together, we chat about how style and personal brand are closely linked, and how what you wear can boost your confidence, improve performance, and even shape how others see you.We dive into fascinating topics like the psychology of clothing, the idea of "enclothed cognition," and the tricky balance of modern work environments and their evolving dress codes.We also bust some myths about style—like the belief that it’s something you’re born with and can’t learn. Lucy gives practical tips for looking sharp on Zoom, why your LinkedIn photo matters more than you think, and how to show up to interviews with confidence and authenticity.This episode is packed with real, actionable advice on using style to elevate your personal brand. You won’t want to miss it!In the episode, Lucy mentions her style quiz, here is the link: https://www.stylerises.com/style-quizCan you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

Kellie is a Marketing & Comms consultant and writer, who joins me to talk about her journey from full-time agency and corporate roles to freelance. And her newly found passion for travel writing.Kellie built the first part of her career in Agency, primarily in Account Management. It was when she had a family that she found the lack of flexibility challenging, she was able to work part time but it affected the type of Accounts she worked on, and she ultimately didn’t enjoy the work as much.Kellie talks openly about the challenge of balancing her career aspirations with having a family and how that led her to burn out.  For her, freelance was an option she wanted to explore, to see whether it would give her the flexibility and time with her family, whilst also allowing her to grow her career and work in a slightly different direction.She talks about embracing the unknown and jumping off the cliff as being key parts of her freelance journey. What she's learned from different types of projects and what life as a freelancer has actually been like.The other thing it’s enabled her to do is focus on her love of writing, and she has expanded her work to include travel writing. We talk about what she's learned about pitching, putting herself out there and where her favourite travel destination is.Connect with Kellie via:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellie-floyd/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

In this episode, I’m joined by Kelly Gurr a strategic marketing generalist and project manager. Kelly has had a varied career working across B2C, B2B, B2B2C with both local and global brands. Her favourite place to be is at the intersection of strategy, customer experience and operations. Recently Kelly has taken on a new challenge, embarking on life as a digital nomad. Travelling around Australia in a caravan with her husband and 2 kids, for 8 months.Curious about what life on the road is really like? Join me as we dive into the adventure of van life and uncover the lessons learned along the way.What’s life on the road been like? What have been the ups and downs of van life? What has she learned, what are the things which have surprised her? What does a typical day look like and how are her family getting on with it? How did she approach the conversation with her employer?What advice would she give to someone who is considering doing a similar thing?Whether you’re seriously considering hitting the road or just daydreaming about it, Kelly’s insights and tips could be just what you need to turn your idea into reality!If you'd like to connect with KellyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygurr/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

In this episode, I’m joined by Charlie Syme, a senior marketer and comms specialist, who has worked with member-owned, enterprise, not-for-profit and start-up businesses.Just over a year ago, he started his own business, Pigface Marketing, where he operates as a fractional CMO. The discussion kicks off with Charlie celebrating the first anniversary of his business, which is a huge milestone. To understand the current direction, we go back to the beginning to uncover what led him to this point. Charlie reflects on his career trajectory, what he learned from the different stages and the importance, for him, of purpose.Once he'd decided to start his business one of the challenges he faced was with business development, and we discussed how he overcame that. We talk in depth about the importance of brand storytelling in marketing and Charlie details his approach and why he loves it so much. He also gives a perfect real life example by explaining where the name Pigface Marketing came from.We also touch on the personal growth that comes with starting a business, something we have both experienced and the important role of networking and building a community.The conversation ends with Charlie talking about the common threads between career, marketing and storytelling (there are quite a few!).If you'd like to connect with Charlie.Website:  https://www.pigface.au/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliesyme/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

In a slightly different episode this week, I’m joined by specialist Marketing Recruiter Lucy Bolan from New Chapter Talent to talk about what’s happening in the market at the moment.Lucy has been in Recruitment for almost twenty years, with all bar two of those in the Melbourne market. She also recently started her own business earlier this year, called New Chapter Talent.In news that will surprise no one, it’s still very much an employers’ market at the moment, particularly at the more senior end.  Lucy talks about how competitive it is for those types of roles, and how the number of applicants leads some employers to be spoilt for choice, meaning very slow processes, and in some cases an ability to make decisions.We talk about how to deal with redundancy and Lucy gives some great advice on what to do next if you find yourself in that situation, including the importance of having a solid plan.About how to stand out in a crowded market place, the importance of networking and how to leverage specialist recruiters effectively. Tips on what to include and not include in your CV, and how to differentiate yourself from other candidates with similar experience.If you'd like to connect with Lucy.Website:  https://www.newchaptertalent.com.au/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-bolan/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

In this episode, I’m joined by Rhiannon Di Martino, who has had a really unique career path covering Marketing, People and Culture, Diversity and Inclusion and is currently working as the chief of staff to the CEO of a mental health charity.The broader themes for Rhi are around taking control of her career and finding purpose in what she did, but how did she go about doing that?Rhi has sought out and taken on a succession of roles she’s never done before, she’s very much been the driver in her own career. Breaking this down she talks about the importance of curiosity, the value of having advocates within the business and the type of culture which supported her growth to try new things.Over time wanting to define and find purpose in her work became a key part of the puzzle, Rhi talks through her thought process and how she was able to clarify what it meant to her.Rhi also talks openly about imposter syndrome and how she was able to deal with it, learning how to embrace vulnerability and the importance of knowing what she's aiming for.Rhi’s career journey is a fantastic example of what can happen when you take control, map out your path and make it happen! If you'd like to connect with Rhi:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannon-di-martino-588481Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

In this episode I’m joined by Martin Kelly, as we talk about how he took his career from initially studying Engineering in Scotland to ultimately building his life and Marketing career here in Australia. Martin talks about the lessons he’s learned along the way, the things which have made a difference for him and shares practical advice and insights. From realising Marketing was a career option instead of Engineering, to how a chance meeting with his future wife in a backpackers in the Middle East ultimately led him to Australia.In terms of his career in Marketing how he’s learned to work with Sales and to make sure Marketing has a seat at the leadership table. Gained clarity through experience of the things which are important to him and how he balances those things when choosing or rejecting roles. In addition to understanding the role ‘gut feel’ has to play here. A really interesting discussion about Mentoring and Networking. What role have mentors played in his career and how did he go about finding them?So many great pieces of advice, thank you Martin for taking the time to chat with me.If you’d like to connect with Martin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinekelly/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

In this episode, I’m joined by Nigel Taylor, a highly experienced video and content producer whose career has spanned both full time corporate work and freelance work here in Australia and in London. Specific projected have included video and digital production including TV & film, shoot and talent direction, project management, editing and scriptwriting.We talk about how Nigel got into the industry, after initially thinking that medicine would be the route he took.  What he learned from his first professional role in regional TV and why it was such a great place to start.Next came a move to London and landing his dream job working at Disney. What did he learn during this time of working for a large global corporate and what impact did it have on the level of creativity he could bring to the role. Nigel also worked on his own passion and freelance projects, what part did this play in his overall learning and approach.On returning to Australia and effectively starting his career again (an aspect of global relocation that often gets overlooked), what made the difference for him and how was he able to re-establish himself?We end with a fascinating discussion about AI and its impact on the Creative industry. Nigel holds a very positive view and I loved his take on it.So many takeaways and insights from this conversation, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did having it.My links:Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham/Guests' links:Website: https://abiggerboat.tv/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelandrewtaylor/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

In this episode, I’m joined by Jane Betshel to discuss her journey from Marketing to Mortgage Broking. Jane built a highly successful career in Marketing, working in Events, e-commerce, Product Marketing, and ultimately leading a team of 70 people as Head of Marketing.Feeling burnt out, Jane decided to leave that role and, after a period of reflection, ventured in what seemed like a completely different direction by starting her own mortgage broking business.Discover how Jane began her career in Marketing, successfully climbed the corporate ladder, and learned key management and leadership insights along the way. We also discuss the challenges she faced leading such a large team and the burnout that followed.Taking some time out for reflection, how did Jane discover her new path? What role did the advice of a trusted friend play in her decision? How did she realise that Mortgage Broking was her next career move, and how does she feel about starting her own business? We also explore how she is leveraging her Marketing and other transferable skills in her new venture.This episode is packed with valuable insights and advice on career development, leadership, and making bold career transitions.If you’d like to connect with Jane you can do here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janebetschel/Just Right Lending - https://www.justrightlending.com.au/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

Pierre is an Executive Coach, Human Resources Advisor and leadership development fanatic. After starting his career as a Chartered Accountant he soon moved away from numbers and towards people, focusing instead on HR, Talent, Learning and Development. Having lived and worked in a number of different countries including Australia, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and the USA, Pierre has gained valuable lived experience and insights into what really makes people tick and how being an inclusive leader has a tangible impact to the bottom line.Our conversation starts with Pierre’s own journey from being a Chartered Accountant in  South Africa, moving into the Learning & Development space to ultimately building his career in the HR and Talent leadership space.Having had the opportunity to work in a number of different countries and choosing to settle in Australia some sixteen or so years ago, Pierre brings his experience to bear on his perspective on culture and diversity. He shares insights as to how great leaders can get the best from their teams and some of the common mistakes that get made.We also talk about how organisations approach leadership and Pierre shares valuable advice which focuses on authenticity, feedback and curiosity.If you’d like to connect with Pierre you can do so via:https://www.linkedin.com/in/padevilliers/thetalentexchange.com.au Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

My guest today is Mickey Rummery, Founder of Connect Experience Design.Mickey started his career in recruitment in London, before moving to Melbourne in 2010. Whilst honing his relationship-building skills he saw an opportunity to become more involved in the then up and coming area of User Experience Design. By proactively networking and creating his own opportunities, he over time, transitioned his career into the Human Centred Design space, the area in which he now has his business.A recurring theme in Mickey's career narrative is his proactive pursuit of opportunities. By researching potential avenues, reaching out directly to organisations, and initiating conversations, he significantly altered the trajectory of his professional path. In the episode, Mickey delves into the specifics of how he navigated this process, offering firsthand, actionable advice based on his experiences.We also talk about what led him to start his own business, and how he’s finding the transition from working for someone else. You can connect with Mickey via:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickeyrummery/https://www.connectxd.co/Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

My guest today is Sharon Morris, whose journey unfolds from an uncertain graduate to an experienced Executive championing authenticity and social impact. Along the way, Sharon explores various roles across industries and learns the importance of saying yes to new challenges. Her desire for change ultimately leads to her climbing the corporate ladder, although that was not outwardly her intention.Another key part of her story is embracing lifelong learning and the shifts in perspective that this creates. The final pillar is the importance of being true to oneself, following her passion and working in spaces which have social impact.Sharon also shares her approach to leadership, to hiring good people and the impact that networking has had on her career.Her story serves as a compelling reminder of the rewards that come with embracing change and seizing opportunities for growth. Tune in for valuable insights and actionable advice from Sharon's inspiring journey. Enjoy the episode!Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you 💡 Confidently communicate your value 💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network 💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move 💡 Navigate the job market effectively 💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/🎁 Free Resources: 📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice 📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call