Career Confidence

There are career lessons that change everything. And most women don't learn them until it's too late. You've worked hard. You've stayed loyal. You've done everything right. But somewhere along the way, the rules changed. And nobody told you. This episode is the live recording from Fearless & Future Ready, our Sisterhood Social event featuring three of Australia's most influential women in business and AI. One of them has never had a set career plan. One spent 26 years at Telstra before becoming a CEO. One is driving AI adoption across 10,000 people. And all three sat in a room and told the truth. This is the conversation most women don't get access to until it's too late. ___________ 🟣 Want to Work With Me? The 60 Day Bold Move Career Accelerator: https://www.georgiehubbard.com/bold-moves ___________ ✨ Grab the Book 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ___________ Connect with Georgie: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️ Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com ___________ Connect with Pam Caldwell: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loucompagnone/ ___________ Connect with our Panelists: 🔵 Fiona Hayes — CEO, 7-Eleven Australia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-hayes-a80718b/ 🔵 Julie Watkins — CPO, UniSuper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-watkins/ 🔵 Erin Ashton — AI Enablement Leader, EY: https://www.linkedin.com/in/efogg/ ___________ What You'll Discover: 🟣 None of them felt ready when they got the role. They said yes anyway, and what made the difference wasn't confidence. It was the support network around them. 🟣 The real answer to the question every ambitious woman is afraid to ask, do you have to sacrifice everything to reach the top? Three C-suite women answered it honestly in the room. 🟣 How women stand out during uncertainty, and why the professionals who get noticed aren't always the hardest working, they're the most visible and the most willing to own a problem. 🟣 How these women created roles that didn't exist by making themselves known, speaking up, solving problems nobody asked them to solve, and taking ownership before they were given permission. 🟣 Julie Watkins has never had a set career plan. What she has instead — and why it's worked better than any plan ever could. 🟣 Fiona Hayes spent 26 years at Telstra, including 12 on the executive team, before becoming CEO of 7-Eleven in 2024. What she learned about making yourself impossible to overlook. 🟣 Erin Ashton is driving AI adoption across 10,000 people at EY. What she's seeing inside Australia's biggest organisations right now — and what it means for your career. 🟣 How Australia's biggest companies are thinking about AI — and what it actually means for the women inside those organisations. 🟣 Why your support network is not a nice to have. It is the career decision that changes everything. ___________ Meet the Panellists: Fiona Hayes — CEO & Managing Director, 7-Eleven Australia 26 years at Telstra including 12 on the executive team. Appointed CEO of 7-Eleven in 2024. A leader who built her career by showing up, solving problems and making herself impossible to overlook. Julie Watkins — Chief People Officer, UniSuper Senior executive across sectors, geographies and boards. Has never had a set career plan. Passionate about the role executive women play in shaping the future of work. Erin Ashton — AI Enablement Leader, EY Oceania Driving AI adoption across 10,000 people at EY. Helping organisations move from talking about AI to actually using it with confidence and impact. ___________ If this episode resonated, share it with one woman in your life who needs to hear it right now. The future belongs to the women who are ready for it. Let's make sure that's you. Georgie 💜

AI is changing every career, and the CEO of Microsoft just told us something that should change how you think about yours. Plus what the CEO of 7-Eleven, Microsoft's Satya Nadella, and the Head of AI at EY are really saying about the future of work, AI for women, and staying relevant in the age of AI ____________ ✨May’s 60 Day Bold Move Career Accelerator✨ Learn More here 👉 https://www.georgiehubbard.com/apply/may ____________ In this episode, Georgie and Lou debrief two major events: Lou's experience at the Microsoft AI Tour, where Satya Nadella delivered a keynote on the future of agentic AI, and Georgie's 10th Sisterhood Social featuring Fiona Hayes (CEO of 7-Eleven Australia), Julie Watkins (Chief People Officer at UniSuper), and Erin Ashton (Head of AI Enablement at EY). What they discovered was fascinating. And a little bit unsettling. Because while some women are confidently experimenting with AI and feeling ahead of the curve, others are quietly falling behind, confused about what tools to learn, overwhelmed by the pace of change, and wondering if they're about to become irrelevant. This episode is about understanding that gap. It's about knowing what's actually happening inside organisations right now. It's about where to focus your energy. And it's about making sure you don't burn out while trying to keep up. ____________ Timestamps 00:00 The CEOs you need to hear from right now 00:45 Inside Georgie's Sisterhood Social: Fiona Hayes, Julie Watkins & EY 03:37 The two types of women in every AI conversation 04:47 Adopting AI vs adapting because of it (Lou's framework) 07:13 Why most organisations are still scratching the surface 11:10 The cognitive load crisis: why AI is leaving women exhausted 15:59 What Georgie's wearable revealed about AI and sleep 18:21 Satya Nadella: AI is the new fax-to-email shift 19:57 The New Zealand Telehealth story: AI holding people while they wait 23:45 Why human skills now matter more than technical skills 25:59 The question that made the whole room go silent 31:15 Microsoft, neural implants, and resisting becoming machines 32:51 Why your zigzag career is your greatest asset 35:05 Why sticking with one AI tool is the smartest move ____________ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Me: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com ____________ Connect with Lou Compagnone: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loucompagnone/ ____________ 🟣 What you'll learn: Why Satya Nadella compared AI to the shift from fax to email — and what that means for your career Adopting AI vs adapting because of it — Lou's framework for where you actually are right now What Fiona Hayes, Julie Watkins, and Erin Ashton (EY) said about staying relevant in the age of AI The cognitive load crisis: why AI is leaving women exhausted, and how Georgie's wearable proved it Why human skills now matter more than technical skills — especially if you don't come from tech The question that made the whole room go silent: can you have a family AND a senior career? Why sticking with one AI tool beats jumping between them The uncomfortable truth: why your zigzag career might be your greatest asset ____________ Your Next Step: If this episode resonated with you, reach out to Lou and me on LinkedIn. Let us know your biggest takeaway. Share what you're learning. Tell us how you're positioning yourself for the future. And if you know an incredible woman working in AI, tech, or digital who should be on this podcast, send us her name. We want to amplify women's voices. We want representation. We want you in the room. The future belongs to the women who are ready for it. Let's make sure that's you. Georgie 💜

The people struggling at Shopify weren't behind on the tools. They had lost the ability to think clearly. We're doing more than ever before. But there's a cost. And women are paying it first. Rachel Garrett spent seven years inside Shopify's AI transformation leading 800 people across 12 countries through one of the most aggressive AI adoptions any company has ever run. What she found changed how she thinks about work entirely. In this episode, Rachel joins Georgie and Lou to talk about AI Brain Fry, the cognitive burnout that's quietly hitting the highest AI users hardest. Why the judgment layer is now the most valuable skill you have. And why the future belongs not to those with the best tools, but to those with the most humanity. This is the conversation your organisation isn't having. Yet. ____________ ✨60 Day Bold Move Career Accelerator✨ Learn More here 👉 https://www.georgiehubbard.com/bold-moves ____________ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Me: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ Connect with Lou Compagnone: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loucompagnone/ ____________ Connect with Rachel Garrett: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-garrett-38717522/ ♦️Website: https://herefortherightreasons.com/ ⭕️ AI Level -Up Course - https://skillsbuild.org/ai-level-up ____________ In Today's Episode: 🟣 Why Anthropic is now hiring people with humanities backgrounds over technical skills, and what that signals about the future of AI careers. 🟣 AI Brain Fry: the new term from BCG describing the mental fatigue, fog, and slower decision-making caused by cognitive overload from excessive AI use. 🟣 Why marketing, HR, IT, and finance professionals are experiencing the highest rates of AI Brain Fry, and what that means for women in those roles. 🟣 The paradox of AI: how it promises to ease our workload but is actually creating burnout at unprecedented rates. 🟣 Why the action layer has been replaced by AI, but the judgment layer must remain sharp, and how that's creating entirely new cognitive demands on senior leaders. 🟣 Why 95% of people think they're self-aware, but only 10–15% actually are, and why that gap is costing organisations billions. 🟣 The business case for humanity: 22% higher revenue and 34% higher profitability from leaders who are self-aware. 🟣 The concept of consciousness hygiene, why social media and AI are hijacking our inner world and what to do about it. 🟣 Rachel's story of how shortening her workdays actually led to promotion after promotion at Shopify, not career stagnation. 🟣 Why 70% of AI transformations fail because of people and process, not technology. ____________ Timestamps: 00:00 Open — what Shopify's AI transformation really did to people 00:45 Welcome to AI Ready Women — today's theme: Humans First 01:30 Meet Rachel Garrett — 7 years inside Shopify's AI revolution 05:15 How AI showed up inside Shopify — and what nobody expected 07:00 Signal 1 — Anthropic is hiring for humanity, not technical skills 09:10 How leaders should be supporting exhausted teams right now 11:10 The Human.AI framework — the 7 dimensions that actually matter 12:20 Signal 2 — AI Brain Fry and the BCG report changing everything 13:25 The judgment layer — why senior roles just got cognitively harder 15:15 Georgie's honest confession — doing more, resting less 16:10 What actually works for decompressing your brain 19:55 Signal 3 — Is AI hijacking your consciousness? 22:00 The bath house moment — are we too addicted to dopamine? 23:50 The stress stat that reframes everything 25:20 Seasons of work — how to structure for sustained performance 31:15 Practical micro-moments to protect your cognitive performance 35:25 Why stopping work made Rachel get promoted faster 37:25 Rachel's honest AI tool recommendations 40:20 Final thoughts — humans first, always ____________ Your Next Step: If this episode resonated with you, reach out to Rachel, Lou, and me on LinkedIn. Let us know your biggest takeaway. Share what you're doing to protect your cognitive performance. Tell us how you're building your human operating system alongside your AI skills. And if you know an incredible woman working in AI, tech, or digital who should be on this podcast, send us her name. We want to amplify women's voices. We want representation. We want you in the room. The future belongs to the women who are ready for it. Let's make sure that's you. Georgie 💜

Most ambitious women haven't touched their LinkedIn profile in years — and then wonder why opportunities aren't coming their way. They think they need to post more, apply more, hustle harder. But that's not the problem. After 12 years in recruitment, reviewing thousands of profiles, I can tell you: recruiters can't find you. And when they do, your profile is telling them the wrong story. In this episode, I'm showing you the 4 signals that actually determine whether you show up in recruiter searches, and what to do when you don't. By the end, you'll know exactly how to check your own LinkedIn visibility score in 60 seconds. ____________ 🔵 LinkedIn Visibility Tool Find Out Why Recruiters Scroll Past You 👉 https://www.georgiehubbard.com/linkedin-audit ____________ ✨Grab the Book 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Me: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ What You'll Discover: 🟣 Why your LinkedIn profile is probably working against you, and how to fix it before it costs you your next opportunity. 🟣 The 4 LinkedIn Signals Framework: Clarity, Keywords, Signal, and Delivery. What they are, why they matter, and which ones you're most likely missing. 🟣 Signal #1: Clarity. Does your profile immediately communicate who you are and what you do? Not just your job title or company, but your actual value. 🟣 Signal #2: Keywords. Does your profile contain the language that recruiters are actually searching for? Why internal jargon and company specific titles are making you invisible. 🟣 Signal #3: Signal. Does your profile communicate the seniority level you're targeting? Why your profile needs to be written for the role you want, not the role you have. 🟣 Signal #4: Delivery. Does your profile say what you deliver, not just what you do? The difference between describing tasks and demonstrating impact. 🟣 Why 80% of profiles fail the visibility test, and how to know if yours is one of them. 🟣 The real story of a senior woman with 15 years of experience who hadn't heard from a recruiter in over a year. What was wrong with her profile, what we changed, and why two recruiters reached out within three weeks. 🟣 How to access the free LinkedIn Visibility Tool that scores your profile across the 4 signal framework and gives you a personalised diagnosis in under 60 seconds. 🟣 The three questions you need to ask yourself right now to know if your LinkedIn profile is holding you back. 🟣 Why this isn't about capability, it's about packaging. And packaging is fixable. ____________ Open your LinkedIn right now. Look at your headline. Ask yourself: Does it say what I deliver or just what I do? If a recruiter searched for someone like me, would these words come up? Does this sound like the level I'm ready for, or the level I'm at? If you answered no to any of those questions, your profile is probably working against you. And the good news is, it's fixable. Use the free LinkedIn Visibility Tool in the link below. Paste in your headline and the first few sentences of your about section, and get your personalised diagnosis in under 60 seconds. The right opportunities are out there for you. But if your profile isn't visible to the people making the decisions, they will never reach you. You are not behind. You are just under-positioned. And we can fix that. Georgie 💜

If you're not positioned correctly on LinkedIn, no good about section, no optimised title, you will not come up. And that means you do not exist in the job market. The way we're discovered has changed overnight. And most women haven't been told. In this episode, Georgie and Lou Compagnone sit down with tech pioneer and futurist Melissa Clark-Reynolds, who's been working in AI since the 1980s, to discuss the invisible crisis unfolding right now for women in the workforce. AI is already deciding who gets seen, who gets hired, and who gets left behind. This conversation is about making sure it's not you. ____________ 🟣 Want to Work With Me? The 60 Day Bold Move Career Accelerator: https://www.georgiehubbard.com/bold-moves ____________ ✨Grab the Book 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Me: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ Connect with Lou Compagnone: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loucompagnone/ ____________ Connect with Melissa Clark-Reynolds: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaclarkr/ ____________ In this episode, we cover: 🟣 Why Google is dying and what AEO (Answer Engine Optimisation) means for your visibility right now 🟣 The exact sites AI searches first, and why most women aren't on them 🟣 The 3 things every woman should do THIS WEEK to show up in AI search results 🟣 Why LinkedIn is no longer optional, and what recruiters are actually looking for 🟣 The bias baked into AI image generation, recruitment tools, and language models 🟣 What it actually costs women to "armour up" in male-dominated environments, and when to walk away 🟣 The courses and certifications that will keep you relevant as AI reshapes every industry ____________ Your Next Step: If this episode resonated with you, reach out to Melissa, Lou, and me on LinkedIn. Let us know your biggest takeaway. Share what you're learning. Tell us how you're positioning yourself for the future. And if you know an incredible woman working in AI, tech, or digital who should be on this podcast, send us her name. We want to amplify women's voices. We want representation. We want you in the room. The future belongs to the women who are ready for it. Let's make sure that's you. Georgie 💜

If you're not positioned correctly on LinkedIn, no good about section, no optimised title, you will not come up. And that means you do not exist in the job market. The way we're discovered has changed overnight. And most women haven't been told. In this episode, Georgie and Lou Compagnone sit down with tech pioneer and futurist Melissa Clark-Reynolds, who's been working in AI since the 1980s, to discuss the invisible crisis unfolding right now for women in the workforce. AI is already deciding who gets seen, who gets hired, and who gets left behind. This conversation is about making sure it's not you. ____________ 🟣 Want to Work With Me? The 60 Day Bold Move Career Accelerator: https://www.georgiehubbard.com/bold-moves ____________ ✨Grab the Book 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Me: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ Connect with Lou Compagnone: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loucompagnone/ ____________ Connect with Melissa Clark-Reynolds: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaclarkr/ ____________ In this episode, we cover: 🟣 Why Google is dying and what AEO (Answer Engine Optimisation) means for your visibility right now 🟣 The exact sites AI searches first, and why most women aren't on them 🟣 The 3 things every woman should do THIS WEEK to show up in AI search results 🟣 Why LinkedIn is no longer optional, and what recruiters are actually looking for 🟣 The bias baked into AI image generation, recruitment tools, and language models 🟣 What it actually costs women to "armour up" in male-dominated environments, and when to walk away 🟣 The courses and certifications that will keep you relevant as AI reshapes every industry ____________ Your Next Step: If this episode resonated with you, reach out to Melissa, Lou, and me on LinkedIn. Let us know your biggest takeaway. Share what you're learning. Tell us how you're positioning yourself for the future. And if you know an incredible woman working in AI, tech, or digital who should be on this podcast, send us her name. We want to amplify women's voices. We want representation. We want you in the room. The future belongs to the women who are ready for it. Let's make sure that's you. Georgie 💜

You've worked hard. You've stayed loyal. You've done everything right. So why does your career feel less certain than ever? The job market has changed faster than most professionals have realised. AI is reshaping how companies hire, who they keep, and what they value. And the old rules, work hard, wait to be noticed, trust that loyalty pays off, are quietly working against you. In this video, I'm sharing exactly what I'm seeing inside my recruitment business right now, and the 5 strategies that will actually move the needle in 2026. ____________ 🟣 Want to Work With Me? The 60 Day Bold Move Career Accelerator: https://www.georgiehubbard.com/bold-moves ____________ ✨Grab the Book 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Me: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ What You'll Discover: 🟣 Why the old career playbook of work hard, stay loyal, and wait to be chosen no longer works in the age of AI and efficiency. 🟣 Strategy #1: Activate Your Network. Why 85% of roles are filled through networks, not job boards, and exactly how to reach out to former managers, colleagues, and decision makers. 🟣 Strategy #2: Track the Market Demand. How to conduct a simple market audit to understand what skills, technologies, and capabilities employers are actually hiring for right now. 🟣 Strategy #3: Position Yourself for the Future. Why your LinkedIn profile is now a search engine for talent, and how to optimise it so recruiters can actually find you. 🟣 Strategy #4: Build a Professional Brand. How to increase your visibility on LinkedIn by sharing insights, engaging in conversations, and demonstrating your expertise in public. 🟣 Strategy #5: Develop AI Fluency and Human Skills. Why AI literacy is becoming a fundamental professional capability, and how to combine it with the human skills that technology can't replace. 🟣 Why careers are no longer built on loyalty or tenure, but on relevance, visibility, and strategic positioning. 🟣 The exact message you can send on LinkedIn to reconnect with your network and let people know you're exploring new opportunities. 🟣 How to make sure your LinkedIn profile reflects the roles you want to move towards, not just the roles you've held in the past. 🟣 Why the professionals who succeed in the next decade won't be the hardest working, but the most strategic. ____________ Your Next Step: If this episode resonated with you, reach out to me on LinkedIn or Instagram. Let me know your biggest takeaway. Share what you're learning right now. Tell me how you're positioning yourself for the future. And if you want more support navigating your career in the age of AI, grab a copy of The Bold Move, or explore my 60 Day Career Accelerator program where I work directly with professionals who want to reposition themselves in the market. The future belongs to the professionals who are ready for it. Let's make sure that's you. Georgie 💜

AI salaries are 56% higher than the average. The demand is real. The opportunity is now. But women are being left behind. While companies are scrambling to hire AI talent and paying premium salaries, only 22% of AI roles are held by women. And the gap is widening. Here's what nobody's telling you: this isn't just about learning a tool. It's about positioning yourself for the most in-demand, highest-paid roles that are being created right now. And if you're waiting for permission, clarity, or the perfect moment to start, you're already falling behind. Welcome back to AI Ready Women, where Lou Compagnone, Director of Artificial Intelligence at Datacom, and I sit down with Katherine Boiciuc, CTO of EY Oceania, to talk about what's actually happening in the AI job market right now, and what it means for your career. This is a brutally honest conversation about the skills gap, the salary premium, and why women need to stop waiting and start positioning themselves for the future of work. ____________ ✨60 Day Bold Move Career Accelerator✨ Learn More here 👉 https://www.georgiehubbard.com/bold-moves ____________ Connect with Me: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com ____________ Connect with Lou Compagnone: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loucompagnone/ ____________ Connect with Katherine Boiciuc: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineboiciuc/ ____________ In Today's Episode: 🟣 Why AI salaries are 56% higher on average, and how women can position themselves to access these premium roles right now. 🟣 The uncomfortable truth: Australia needs 200,000 more AI-skilled workers, and if women don't step up, we'll be importing talent instead of empowering our own. 🟣 Why XAI is paying Wall Street bankers $100 an hour to train Grok, and what this reveals about the value of human expertise in the age of AI. 🟣 The data quality crisis: why AI companies are hiring humans to teach models emotional intelligence, financial modelling, and real-world navigation, and what that means for your career. 🟣 Why 84% of Australians are using AI at work, but less than half have done any formal training, and why that's a massive risk. 🟣 The 60 30 10 model: why AI adoption at scale is 60% about people, 30% about data, and only 10% about the tools, and why most organisations are getting it backwards. 🟣 Why boring AI is where the real results are happening in enterprises: small language models, targeted agents, and task-specific automation that actually creates value. 🟣 The mindset shift from time management to energy management, and why saying "I don't have time" is actually saying "I'm choosing not to prioritise my career." 🟣 The democratisation of AI: why you no longer need to be a Silicon Valley engineer to build apps, create agents, or access world-class tech capabilities. 🟣 The 1996 chess match between Garry Kasparov and IBM Deep Blue: the 30-year-old signal we all missed about the future of human and AI collaboration. 🟣 Why women need to stop waiting for clarity, permission, or the perfect moment, and start building AI skills now before the opportunity passes them by. 🟣 The exact micro credentials and free training resources you can access today to start building your AI literacy and career confidence. ____________ If this episode resonated with you, reach out to KB, Lou, and me on LinkedIn. Let us know your biggest takeaway. Tell us what AI skills you're building. Share what micro-credentials you're working on. And if you know an incredible woman working in AI, tech, or digital who should be on this podcast, send us her name. We want to amplify women's voices. We want representation. We want you in the room. The future belongs to the women who are ready for it. Let's make sure that's you. Georgie 💜

You can't just rely on your organisation anymore. You can't just be loyal to one business. You have to take control of your career now. 1,600 people at Atlassian. 4,000 at Block. 2,000 at WiseTech. And that's just what made the headlines. The layoffs are happening. The headlines are terrifying. And if you're in the middle of your career right now, you might be wondering: Am I next? But here's what nobody's telling you: it's not that AI is replacing humans, it's that professionals who refuse to adapt are being left behind. Welcome back to AI Ready Women, where Lou Compagnone, Director of Artificial Intelligence at Datacom, and I sit down to talk about what's actually happening in AI right now, and what it means for your career. This is a brutally honest conversation about the signals you need to be paying attention to, the mindset shifts you need to make, and how to stop reacting to disruption and start becoming the architect of your own future. ____________ ✨Order The Bold Move✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Me: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ Connect with Lou Compagnone: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loucompagnone/ ____________ In Today’s Episode: 🟣 Why companies are cutting workers based on what AI could do, not what it's actually doing today, and what that means for you right now. 🟣 The truth about AI redundancy washing: 60% of executives surveyed said they've reduced headcount in anticipation of AI's future impact, not its current capabilities. 🟣 Why SaaS companies are at massive risk from AI disruption, and how everyday people are now building their own tools instead of paying for subscriptions. 🟣 The Atlassian layoffs: what the announcement revealed about how companies are communicating these decisions, and why the lack of empathy is damaging their reputation. 🟣 The anthropic report findings: which roles are most exposed to AI (computer programmers, customer service, data entry), and which are least exposed (cooks, mechanics, lifeguards). 🟣 Why mid career professionals, especially older, female, educated, and higher paid workers, are most at risk, and what you need to do about it. 🟣 The danger of vibe coding: why one developer described inheriting a vibe coded project as the new tech debt, and why companies still need skilled developers. 🟣 Why your permanent job is not stable anymore, and why you need to start thinking like an entrepreneur and building multiple income streams. 🟣 The exact strategies mid career women need to implement right now: activate your network, make your reputation your resume, and ensure your LinkedIn profile is set up for where you want to go, not just where you've been. 🟣 For younger professionals: why now is the time to experiment, build your network from day one, develop your personal brand, and double down on human skills like communication and sales. 🟣 Why you need to add AI fluency to stable growth areas like healthcare, law, education, sustainability, and trades, rather than just learning AI in isolation. 🟣 The three income stream model: outcomes based pricing, recurring revenue through subscriptions or advisory work, and IP based passive income. ____________ Why This Episode Matters: The world is changing. The jobs are changing. The skills that matter are changing. But you don't have to be a victim of this disruption. You can be the architect of your own future. This episode will show you how. It will give you the clarity, the strategies, and the mindset you need to stay ahead in the age of AI. Because the truth is, any time you're not actively positioning yourself for the future, you're quietly becoming invisible. And we refuse to let that happen to you. ____________ Your Next Step: If this episode resonated with you, reach out to Lou and me on LinkedIn. Let us know your biggest takeaway. Tell us what you're learning right now. Share what AI tools you're experimenting with and how you're positioning yourself for the future. And if you know an incredible woman working in AI, tech, or digital who should be on this podcast, send us her name. We want to amplify women's voices. We want representation. We want you in the room. The future belongs to the women who are ready for it. Let's make sure that's you. Georgie 💜

You've got the experience. You've got the skills. You've put in the years. But here's the uncomfortable truth: if you're not actively positioning yourself for the future, you're quietly becoming invisible. If you're a mid to senior career woman with 15+ years of experience, there's a high chance you're playing smaller than you think. And I say that with love. I've spent 12 years in recruitment, and I've seen time and time again how incredibly capable women quietly hold themselves back. Not because they lack talent, but because of habits that feel responsible but end up costing them promotions, influence, and long term leverage. Women make up nearly half of the workforce, but at senior leadership level, that number drops dramatically. Globally, women hold roughly a third of senior management roles. And at CEO level? Under 10% in many markets. Here's what's keeping me up at night: men are applying for promotions when they meet around 60% of the criteria. Women wait until they meet all of it. And that gap compounds over time. Then you add AI into the mix. The World Economic Forum projects that millions of roles will be reshaped by automation in the next few years, and many of the most AI exposed roles are functions where women are heavily represented. This isn't about confidence. It's about making sure that as the market shifts, and it is shifting fast, you are not accidentally falling behind because of habits that once felt safe. The women who rise in the next era won't just be the hardest working. They'll be the most strategic. And the gap between strategic and reactive widens quickly. ____________ 🟣 Want to Work With Me? The 60 Day Bold Move Career Accelerator: https://www.georgiehubbard.com/bold-moves ____________ ✨Grab the Book 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Me: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ What You'll Discover: 🟣 Mistake #1: Waiting Until You're 100% Ready 🟣 Mistake #2: Shrinking Your Impact With Language 🟣 Mistake #3: Assuming Your Work Will Speak for Itself 🟣 Mistake #4: Letting Your Network Die 🟣 The exact language shifts you need to make to start owning your impact and building credibility at senior level. 🟣 Why progression at senior level isn't about doing more, it's about making your impact well known. 🟣 How to build leverage outside of your organisation so you're not vulnerable to internal politics, restructures, or budget cuts. ____________ Your Next Step: If you recognised yourself in one of these mistakes, don't ignore it. Reach out. Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram, or comment the word MISTAKES and let's start the conversation. If I'm not the right person to help you directly, I will absolutely point you in the direction of someone who is. And if you haven't grabbed a copy of The Bold Move yet, now is the time. Everything we've covered in this episode, and so much more, is in the book. The more we talk about strategy, positioning, and confidence at senior level, the more women step into the rooms they actually belong in. Let's make sure that's you. Georgie 💜

Only 22% of AI roles are held by women. Only 18% of AI researchers are women. Only 14% of senior executive roles in AI are held by women. If women aren't in the room, we're not shaping the future. And if we're not part of the conversation now, we're going to be left behind. Again. This is the first episode of a brand new series called AI Ready Women, where I sit down with Lou Compagnone, Director of Artificial Intelligence at Datacom, to talk about the signals you need to be paying attention to, what's happening in AI right now, and what it actually means for you. This isn't fear mongering. This isn't doom and gloom. This is a brutally honest conversation about representation, opportunity, and why women are avoiding AI at a 25% lower rate than men. And what we must do about it. Because the future belongs to the women who are ready for it. And I want to make sure that's you. ____________ 🟣 Want to Work With Me? The 60 Day Bold Move Career Accelerator: https://www.georgiehubbard.com/bold-moves ____________ ✨Grab the Book 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Me: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ Connect with Lou Compagnone: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loucompagnone/ ____________ What You'll Discover: 🟣 Why women are adopting AI at a 25% lower rate than men, and the three beliefs holding us back: ethics, judgment, and fear of workplace penalties. 🟣 The Time Magazine Person of the Year cover that perfectly captured the problem 🟣 Why 85% of the jobs most at risk from AI displacement are held by women, and what that means for clerical, administrative, and contact centre roles. 🟣 The mindset shift from "Am I cheating?" to "How can AI help me?" and why that question changes everything. 🟣 How AI is a democratising technology that allows you to use natural human language to access technological capabilities, no coding required. 🟣 Why human skills are your superpower. 🟣 The exact ways Lou and I are using AI every day to save hours, streamline workflows, and free up time for the work that actually matters. 🟣 Why companies are now hiring for human skills first, technical skills second. 🟣 If women aren't shaping AI, we're not shaping the future. And we cannot afford to sit this one out. ____________ Why This Episode Matters: I've worked in tech recruitment for 14 years. I've seen how women get left out of conversations. I've seen how patterns repeat. And I refuse to let it happen again with AI. This is the most important technology shift of our lifetime. And if we're not part of it, we will be left behind. Not because we're not capable. But because we've been programmed to think it's not for us. This series is about changing that narrative. This is about empowerment, representation, and making sure you have the tools, the confidence, and the community to thrive in the age of AI. ____________ Your Next Step: If this episode resonated with you, reach out to Lou and me on LinkedIn. Let us know your biggest takeaway. Share a signal you've been noticing. Tell us what topics you'd like us to cover next. And if you know an incredible woman working in AI, tech, or digital who should be on this podcast, send us her name. We want to amplify women's voices. We want representation. We want you in the room. The future belongs to the women who are ready for it. Let's make sure that's you. Georgie 💜

40% of Block's workforce. Gone. Just like that. This isn't a headline from the future. This happened this week. And the reason? AI. In the same week, Wise Tech Global laid off 2000 staff, and if you think this is isolated, you're not paying attention. This is the signal. This is the wake-up call. And if you're still playing by the old rules, sending generic CVs, waiting to be chosen, relying on outdated strategies, you will get left behind. But here's the truth: AI doesn't have to take your job. Not if you start positioning yourself correctly. Not if you start packaging yourself for the future. Not if you start building visibility and leverage now, before you need it. In this episode, I'm breaking down the exact strategies you need to future-proof your career in the age of AI. This isn't about fear. This isn't doom and gloom. This is about empowerment. Because while there's uncertainty, there's also unprecedented opportunity, but only if you know how to position yourself for it. ____________ 🟣 Want to Work With Me? The 60 Day Bold Move Career Accelerator: https://www.georgiehubbard.com/bold-moves ____________ ✨Grab the Book 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Me: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ What You'll Discover: 🟣 Why the Block layoffs are a signal you cannot ignore, and what it means for your career right now. 🟣 Why 85% of jobs are filled through networks, not job boards, and how to leverage your connections before you need them. 🟣 The NET Framework: Name your people. Engage with value. Turn relationships into opportunities. 🟣 How to transform your CV from a historical document into a strategic positioning tool that speaks to both AI systems and human decision makers. 🟣 Your CV now has to do two things at once, be scannable for AI and compelling for humans. I break down exactly how to do both. 🟣 Why quiet excellence is no longer enough. How to build a reputation that travels without you and makes you discoverable before you need to be. 🟣 The exact mindset shift that separates women who get left behind from women who thrive in the age of AI. ____________ Your Next Step: If this episode resonated with you, reach out to me on LinkedIn or Instagram and let me know what you're learning right now. What AI tools are you experimenting with? How are you positioning yourself for the future? The future belongs to the women who are ready for it. Let's make sure that's you. Georgie 💜

You've got the experience. You've got the skills. You've put in the years. But here's the uncomfortable truth: if you're not actively positioning yourself for the future, you're quietly becoming invisible. The world of work is changing faster than most professionals realise. AI is reshaping every industry. Jobs are being filled through networks, not job boards. And the women who are waiting until they need a new role to start building leverage? They're the ones who are going to be left behind. In this episode, I'm breaking down the five most common career mistakes I see women make—and exactly how to fix them. Because the truth is, most of us are playing by outdated rules. We're relying on resumes that aren't AI-ready. We're not networking strategically. We're not positioning ourselves for the future. And we're waiting until we're desperate to make a move. That ends today. ____________ 🟣 Want to Work With Me? Enrollment for my 60-Day Bold Career Accelerator is closing soon. This is the exact blueprint I use to help women take back control of their careers, build leverage, and become the person every company wants to hire. If you're ready to stop waiting and start positioning yourself for the future, send me a DM on LinkedIn or Instagram and let's see if this is the right fit for you. ____________ ✨Grab the Book 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Me: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ What You'll Discover: 🟣 Mistake #1: No Clarity – How to get crystal clear on what you actually want so you stop chasing the wrong opportunities. 🟣 Mistake #2: No System for Networking – I share the exact approach that landed one of my clients her dream role in three weeks, without ever applying. 🟣 Mistake #3: Positioning for the Past, Not the Future – How to become a job researcher, not a job seeker, and position yourself for the future of work. 🟣 Mistake #4: Your Packaging Isn't AI-Ready – I break down exactly what needs to change so opportunities start coming to you. 🟣 Mistake #5: Waiting Until You Need a Job – You must stay visible, stay relevant, and stay in demand, because the worst time to start is when you have no choice. ____________ Your Next Step: If this episode resonated with you and you're ready to fix these mistakes, reach out to me. Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram. Let's talk about how we can work together to position you for the career you actually want. And if you haven't grabbed a copy of The Bold Move yet, now is the time. Everything we've covered in this episode, and so much more, is in the book. The future belongs to the women who are ready for it. Let's make sure that's you. With Confidence Georgie 💜

Careers are no longer ladders. They're chessboards. And if you're still playing by the old rules, work hard, keep your head down, wait to be chosen, you will fall behind, become invisible, and lose control. The rules of work have changed. AI is reshaping every industry. Job security is no longer about tenure or experience. It's about positioning, visibility, and strategic career control. And if you don't have a clear framework for navigating this shift, you'll spend the next decade reacting instead of directing your career. In this episode, I'm breaking down the exact blueprint I use to help professionals take back control of their careers in 2026 and beyond. This is the new operating system for career success, and it's built on three pillars that determine whether your career grows or stalls. ____________ 🟣 Want to Work With Me? Send me a DM on LinkedIn or Instagram with the word CONTROL, and I'll send you the details on how we can work together. ____________ 🔴 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnhurzPrYEk ____________ ✨Grab the Book 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Me: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ What You'll Discover: 🟣 The 3 Pillars of Career Control: Attract, Position, and Scale. The complete framework for staying ahead in the age of AI and ensuring opportunities come to you instead of you chasing them. 🟣 Pillar 1: Attract – How to become a magnet for the right opportunities through clarity, identity, and strategic networking. Why 85% of jobs are never advertised—and how to access them. 🟣 Pillar 2: Position – Why experience is no longer enough. How to craft a compelling story, build your own IP, and package yourself so you stand out in a crowded market. 🟣 Pillar 3: Scale – How to grow your career without burning out. Building a personal brand, creating systems and boundaries, and developing influence that creates impact. ____________ Why This Episode Matters: If you feel stuck, uncertain, or quietly anxious about the future, this episode will give you the clarity, confidence, and choice you need to take back control. This isn't about working harder. It's about positioning yourself strategically so growth feels aligned, not exhausting. This is the roadmap for navigating the most disruptive period we've ever lived through. And if you implement this framework, you won't just survive the shift, you'll thrive in it. ____________ Your Next Step: As you listen, assess yourself using the traffic light system. Where are you green? Where are you yellow? Where are you red? Because once you're aware of where you are, you have the power to change it. And if you're ready to take complete career control and want a clear plan for implementing this framework, send me a DM on LinkedIn or Instagram with the word CONTROL and I’ll share the details on’ the details on how we can work together. This is your career. This is your future. Let's make sure you're in the driver's seat. Georgie 💜

AI is replacing jobs. The headlines are terrifying. And if you're in the middle of your career right now, you might be wondering: Am I next? Amazon just laid off 16,000 people. Tech companies are slashing roles left and right. Job descriptions are changing every two weeks. And the one phrase you keep hearing over and over again is: AI. But here's what nobody's telling you: it's not that AI is replacing humans. It's that mid-career professionals who refuse to adapt are being left behind. Welcome back to Career Confidence, where today I'm sitting down with Lou Compagnoni, Director of Artificial Intelligence at Datacom, to talk about what's actually happening in AI right now—and what it means for your career. This isn't fear-mongering. This isn't doom and gloom. This is a brutally honest conversation about the signals you need to be paying attention to, the mindset shifts you need to make, and how to stop reacting to disruption and start becoming the architect of your own future. ____________ ✨Order The Bold Move✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Me: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ Connect with Lou Compagnone: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loucompagnone/ ____________ Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction: AI Ready Women Series Launch 1:12 The Current State of AI: Mixed Feelings in the Marketplace 4:54 Amazon Layoffs and AI: What’s Really Happening? 7:04 Key Signals to Watch: Language Shifts and Cognitive Debt 9:16 How to Use AI Without Losing Your Creative Edge 14:13 Women and AI: Overcoming the 'Cheating' Mindset 14:53 Who’s Most at Risk? Mid-Career Professionals in the Crosshairs 17:43 The Mindset Shift: From Resistance to Experimentation 21:07 Skills for 2030: Adaptability, Collaboration, and Love of Learning 23:37 Essential AI Tools and Learning Resources 31:09 2030 Predictions: Transformation of Roles and Education 33:39 Real-World Impact: How Jobs Are Already Changing 35:32 Being an Urgent Optimist: Shaping the Future Proactively 37:17 Practical Steps to Future-Proof Your Career Today 39:26 Lou’s Career Journey and What’s Next ____________ The world is changing. The jobs are changing. The skills that matter are changing. But you don't have to be a victim of this disruption. You can be the architect of your own future. This episode will show you how. Georgie 💜

You mapped your time. You identified your skills. You built your support system. But here's what nobody tells you: the moment you commit to change, everything inside you will fight to pull you back. The doubt will get louder. The fear will feel heavier. And on the hardest days, it's going to be so easy to quit. To retreat back into the comfort of who you used to be. To fall back into the old habits, the old beliefs, the safe job that brings no joy but feels familiar. Welcome to the Bonus Week of The Bold Move Challenge, where we're talking about the part of transformation nobody wants to discuss: the messy middle. The bold gap. The space between where you are and where you want to be. And why this is exactly where resilience is built. ____________ ✨Order The Bold Move✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Me: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ What You'll Discover 🟣 The Bold Gap: What happens in the space between where you are and where you want to be, and why most people give up right before the breakthrough. 🟣 You're Going to Come Up Against Yourself: Every time you step outside your comfort zone, doubt and fear will show up. This isn't a sign you're failing. It's a sign you're growing. 🟣 Why Change Feels So Hard: If change was easy, everyone would be living their dream life. But it's not. And that's exactly why it's worth it. 🟣 The Comfort Zone Trap: How easy it is to fall back into old habits, old beliefs, and old versions of yourself when the path forward feels uncertain. 🟣 The Regret Test: Would you regret not doing this? Would you look back in a year, five years, ten years and wish you'd kept going? Use this question to guide your decisions. 🟣 Resilience is Built in the Struggle: It's in those moments when you want to quit—when you choose to take one more step—that your strength and character are forged. 🟣 One Percent Better: You don't have to be perfect. You just have to be one percent better than you were yesterday. One more rep. One more day. One more step forward. 🟣 Check In With Yourself: Are you falling back into old patterns? Are you giving your time and energy to things that don't matter? Keep reconnecting to your why. 🟣 The Messy Middle is Where Growth Lives: On the other side of discomfort is the person you're working to become. Don't turn back now. ____________ Why This Episode Matters: I couldn't end this challenge without preparing you for what's coming. Because the truth is, any time you go for more, more freedom, more impact, more confidence, more joy—you're going to face resistance. Internal resistance. Doubt. Fear. Imposter syndrome. All of it. And if you're not prepared for that, it's so easy to quit. To convince yourself it's too hard. To fall back into what feels safe. But I'm asking you not to do that. Because the person you're becoming on the other side of this discomfort is worth fighting for. And the life you're building is worth the struggle. ____________ Your Bonus Week Challenge: ✨ Acknowledge the messy middle: Understand that change is hard. Expect the doubt. Expect the fear. And keep going anyway. ✨ Reconnect to your why: When doubt gets loud, go back to your why. Why did you start this? What are you working towards? Who are you becoming? ✨ Check in with yourself: Are you falling back into old habits? Are you giving your time and energy to the right things? Keep course-correcting. ✨ Take one more step: You don't have to have it all figured out. You just have to take one more step. One percent better than yesterday. ✨ Build your resilience muscle: This is where your strength is built. In the struggle. In the discomfort. In the moments when you choose to keep going. ____________ Join the Movement: If you've been part of this challenge, I want to hear from you. What's been your biggest takeaway? What are you looking forward to? What do you think is going to hold you back—and how are you going to overcome it? Drop a comment below, message me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok and tell me: What's one thing you're not giving up on this year? And if you haven't grabbed a copy of The Bold Move yet, now is the time. Everything we've covered in this challenge—and so much more—is in the book. It's your roadmap for navigating the bold gap and building the resilience you need to keep going. Thank you for showing up. Thank you for doing the work. Thank you for being part of this community. The messy middle is where the magic happens. Don't turn back now. Georgie 💜

You mapped your time. You identified your skills. You committed to the identity shift. But you can't make bold moves alone. You were never meant to. Success isn't just about what you know or what you do. It's about who's in your corner when doubt gets loud. It's about who lifts you up when you're questioning everything. It's about who reminds you of your worth when you've forgotten it yourself. Welcome to Week 4 of The Bold Move Challenge, where we're getting intentional about the people we surround ourselves with, and building a support system that actually supports your boldest moves. ____________ ✨Order The Bold Move✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Me: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ What You'll Discover in Week 4: 🟣 The Power of Your Inner Circle: Why the people you surround yourself with will either accelerate your growth or keep you stuck, and how to identify who's who. 🟣 You Can't Do This Alone: We're not meant to sit in isolation. Human connection is what will separate success from struggle as the world becomes more digital and AI-driven. 🟣 Who Lifts You Up?: I walk you through how to identify the people in your life who energise you, inspire you, and make you feel more confident, and how to spend more intentional time with them. 🟣 The Gratitude Gap: Who are you taking for granted? Who's been quietly cheering you on that you haven't acknowledged or appreciated? This week is about showing up for the people who show up for you. 🟣 Don't Wait Until You Need Them: Most people only engage their network when they're desperate. I'm teaching you how to build genuine relationships before you need them. 🟣 Beyond Your Immediate Circle: Your support system isn't just the people you can call. It's the podcasters, authors, coaches, and influencers who inspire you from a distance. Who are they? And how can you surround yourself with their energy? 🟣 Be a Giver, Not Just a Taker: You have value to bring. How can you support the people in your corner? How can you lift them up the way they lift you? This is about reciprocity, not just networking. 🟣 Build Your Network with Intention: If you don't have a strong support system right now, that's okay. I share exactly how to start building one—through networking events, online communities, and putting yourself in rooms with like-minded people. 🟣 The Difference Between Giving Up and Keeping Going: When doubt gets loud, your support system is what keeps you moving forward. This is why it matters. This is why you can't skip this step. ____________ Your Week 4 Challenge: ✨ Write down your support system: Who are the people in your life who lift you up? Who energises you? Who inspires you? Make a list of your cheerleaders. ✨ Reach out to someone you've been taking for granted: Send a message. Make a call. Show gratitude. Let them know you appreciate them. ✨ Identify who's outside your immediate circle: Who are the podcasters, authors, coaches, or influencers who inspire you? Follow them. Listen to them. Read their work. Surround yourself with their energy. ✨ Think about how you can give back: What value can you bring to your network? How can you support the people who support you? Relationships are a two-way street. ✨ If your network is small, start building it: Join a community. Attend a networking event. Put yourself in rooms with like-minded people. Your support system won't build itself. ____________ Join the Movement: If you're committing to this week's challenge, I want to hear from you. Comment below, message me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok and tell me: Who's one person in your corner that you're grateful for? And how are you going to show them appreciation this week? Use the hashtag #BoldMoveChallenge and let's celebrate the people who lift us up. And here's a little secret: Today was supposed to be the end of the Bold Move Challenge. But I have a sneaky surprise coming next week. A bonus episode that's going to round off this challenge beautifully and set you up for success. So stay tuned. Because we're not done yet. Georgie 💜

You mapped your time. You protected your glass balls. You committed to the habits that matter. But here's the shift that changes everything: you are not your job title. You never were. The future of work isn't about what you're called. It's about what you can do. And if you're still tying your identity to a title on LinkedIn or a role that could disappear tomorrow, you're building your confidence on shaky ground. Welcome to Week 3 of The Bold Move Challenge, where we're reframing everything you thought you knew about your worth, and teaching you to see yourself the way companies already do: as a set of skills, not a title. ____________ ✨Order The Bold Move✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Me: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ What You'll Discover in Week 3: 🟣 The Identity Trap: Why tying your worth to your job title is keeping you stuck—and how to break free from that restrictive mindset. 🟣 You Are a Set of Skills: Companies don't hire titles anymore. They hire problem-solvers, communicators, leaders, and thinkers. I show you exactly how to identify and articulate your unique skill set. 🟣 The Skills Audit: What are you actually great at? What do people come to you for? What makes you you? This week's exercise will help you map out every skill and strength you've accumulated—and it's a massive confidence boost. 🟣 Human Skills Are Your Superpower: AI can do the technical grunt work. But it can't replicate empathy, creativity, conflict resolution, or your unique perspective. These are the skills that will future-proof your career. 🟣 Beyond the Job Title: Whether you're a lawyer, teacher, recruiter, or software engineer, you're so much more than that. I walk you through how to reframe your identity and see yourself as a portfolio of strengths. 🟣 Outcomes Over Titles: It's not about what you're called. It's about what you've delivered. Have you shipped projects ahead of time? Calmed difficult customers? Led teams through change? These are the stories that matter. 🟣 Introducing Pivotr: Want to see where your skills could take you next? I've built a tool that maps your strengths to new career opportunities—and it's designed to give you clarity, confidence, and options. 🟣 Monetise Your Skills: If you've ever thought about a side hustle, a new business, or a career pivot—this is where it starts. You can't monetise what you don't understand. So let's get crystal clear on your value. ____________ Your Week 3 Challenge: ✨ Write down your skills and strengths: What are you great at? What do people come to you for? What makes you unique? Write as many as you can—technical, human, tangible, intangible. All of it counts. ✨ Map your outcomes: What have you delivered? What impact have you made? What results have you achieved? These are the stories that prove your value. ✨ Explore your options: Visit Pivotr and input your skills. See where they could take you next. Whether it's a new role, a side hustle, or a complete pivot—this tool will show you what's possible. ✨ Keep adding to your list: As you go through the week, keep adding skills and strengths. The more you write, the more you'll realise just how much value you bring. ✨ Share your strengths: Comment below, message me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok and tell me: What are two skills or strengths you're proud of? Let's celebrate what makes you unique. ____________ Join the Movement: If you're committing to this week's challenge, I want to hear from you. Use the hashtag #BoldMoveChallenge and share your skills, your strengths, and your confidence wins. Because the more you own your value, the more unstoppable you become. Week 4 is coming next, and we're diving into your support systems—the people who lift you up, challenge you, and help you grow. But for now, focus on you. Focus on your skills. Focus on your strengths. Because you are not just a job title. You are so much more than that. Georgie 💜

You wrote your Stop Doing List. You identified the bold version of you. You committed to the identity shift. But here's the truth: intentions don't create change. Scheduling does. You can have the clearest vision in the world, but if you don't protect your time and energy like your career depends on it—nothing shifts. You stay stuck in the same cycle: overwhelmed, overworked, and still not making progress on the things that actually matter. Welcome to Week 2 of The Bold Move Challenge, where we're getting brutally honest about where your time is really going—and how to take it back. ____________ ✨Order The Bold Move✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Me: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ What You'll Discover in Week 2: 🟣 The Three Balls Framework: Glass balls, bouncy balls, and concrete balls. I break down exactly which parts of your life deserve your energy—and which ones are quietly draining you dry. 🟣 Glass Balls: These are the non-negotiables. Family. Career growth. Health. Personal development. If you drop these, they crack. And eventually, they shatter. It's time to stop treating them like optional extras. 🟣 Bouncy Balls: The emails. The WhatsApp groups. The laundry. The endless to-do list that never actually moves your life forward. These balls bounce back up. So why are you spending so much time juggling them? 🟣 Concrete Balls: The obligations that weigh you down. The people who drain your energy. The commitments that bring you zero joy. These need to go. Completely. 🟣 What Doesn't Get Scheduled Doesn't Get Done: Your calendar is your boss. If those things on your Start Doing List aren't in your diary, they won't happen. Period. I walk you through exactly how to schedule your glass balls first—and protect them fiercely. 🟣 Energy Management Over Time Management: We all have 24 hours. But we don't all have the same energy. I show you how to stop wasting your best energy on bouncy balls and start investing it in what actually matters. 🟣 The 60-Day Habit Rule: It takes 60 days to build a new habit. Not 21. Not 30. Sixty. So if you want that morning meditation, that gym session, that upskilling time to stick—you need to commit for the next two months. 🟣 Find the Cracks in Your Day: You don't need to add more hours to your day. You just need to use the ones you already have more intentionally. Commute time. Lunch breaks. The 10 minutes before bed. I share exactly how to plug these gaps with growth. 🟣 You're Not Selfish for Prioritising Yourself: You're strategic. You can be grateful and still hungry. You can love your life and still want more. This is the balance we're mastering together. ____________ Why This Week Matters: Last week, you identified who you need to become. This week, you're making space for her to show up. Because the bold version of you doesn't squeeze self-care into the leftover minutes of her day. She doesn't wait until everything else is done to focus on her growth. She schedules her glass balls first—and everything else fits around them. This is about designing your life, not just surviving it. This is about protecting your energy like it's your most valuable asset—because it is. ____________ Your Week 2 Challenge: ✨ Identify your three balls: Write down your glass balls, bouncy balls, and concrete balls. Get honest about where your time is really going. ✨ Open your calendar: Schedule in your Start Doing List. Every single thing. If it's not in your diary, it won't happen. ✨ Commit for 60 days: Pick one habit from your Start Doing List and commit to it for the next two months. No excuses. No negotiations. ✨ Ask for help: What can you outsource? What can you delegate? Where can you create more space in your life? Don't be afraid to ask. ✨ Protect your glass balls: These are your non-negotiables. Schedule them first. Protect them fiercely. Everything else fits around them. ____________ Join the Movement: If you're committing to this week's challenge, I want to hear from you. Drop a comment below, send me a message on LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok and tell me: What's one glass ball you're protecting this week? And what's one bouncy ball you're letting go? Use the hashtag #BoldMoveChallenge and let's make 2026 the year we stop juggling everything—and start prioritising what actually matters. Week 3 is coming next, and we're diving into confidence. The real kind. The kind that comes from seeing yourself as a set of skills, not just a job title. Let's go. Georgie 💜

Goals are great. But if you're still writing the same New Year's resolutions you've written for the last five years, let's be honest—they're not working. This isn't about motivation. It's not about working harder or adding more to your already overflowing plate. This is about something far more powerful: identity shift. Because the truth is, you will never achieve your goals if you don't become the person who's capable of achieving them first. Welcome to Week 1 of The Bold Move Challenge—a four-week journey where I'm taking you through the exact formula I use every single year to set myself up for success. And I'm not talking about surface-level goal-setting. I'm talking about getting crystal clear on who you need to stop being and who you need to start becoming if you want 2026 to be your biggest, boldest year yet. ____________ ✨Order The Bold Move✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Me: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ What You'll Discover in Week 1: 🟣 The Stop Doing List: Before you add one more thing to your life, you need to let go. I walk you through exactly how to identify what's holding you back—the habits, the thoughts, the patterns that no longer serve the person you're becoming. 🟣 The Start Doing List: Once you've cleared the clutter, it's time to get intentional. What does the bold, brave, best version of you actually do every single day? How does she start her morning? How does she show up? What energy does she bring into the room? 🟣 The Identity Shift: This is where the magic happens. You can have all the motivation in the world, but if you don't shift your identity—if you don't change who you believe you are—nothing changes. I'm showing you exactly how to step into the version of you that makes your goals inevitable. 🟣 Why Dopamine Loops Are Killing Your Progress: I'm getting brutally honest about my own struggles with phone addiction, social media checking, and tying my worth to metrics I can't control. If you've ever felt trapped in the refresh cycle, this will hit home. 🟣 How to Feel Your Way to Success: It's not just about what you do or who you become—it's about how you want to feel every single day. When you lead with energy and emotion, motivation follows. ____________ Why This Challenge Is Different: Most goal-setting exercises ask you to dream bigger. This challenge asks you to become different. Because the version of you that got you here won't get you there. And if you keep trying to change your life without changing yourself, you'll stay stuck in the same cycle—same habits, same results, same frustration. This is about breaking that cycle. This is about stepping into a new identity with new beliefs, new habits, and new energy. This is about making 2026 the year everything shifts—not because you worked harder, but because you became her. ____________ Your Week 1 Challenge: ✨ Write your Stop Doing List: What habits, thoughts, and patterns are you leaving behind? What no longer belongs in your future? ✨ Write your Start Doing List: What does the bold version of you do every single day? Get specific. Get intentional. ✨ Create your new identity: Who is she? How does she walk, talk, and show up? What does her morning look like? What energy does she bring? ✨ Write a letter to your future self: Seal it up and open it at the end of the challenge (or the end of the year). Tell her who you're becoming and how you want to feel. ____________ Join the Movement: If you're in for the challenge, I want to hear from you. Drop a comment below, send me a message on LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok and tell me: What's one thing you're going to stop doing? And what's one thing you're going to start? Use the hashtag #BoldMoveChallenge and let's make 2026 our best year yet—together. This is just the beginning. Week 2 is coming, and we're going deeper. Let's go. Georgie 💜

Before we rush into 2026, let's pause. Just for a moment. This week isn't about hustle. It's not about goal-setting or productivity hacks or forcing yourself into a new year with old energy. It's about rest. It's about gratitude. It's about giving yourself permission to slow down and breathe. In this short but intentional episode, I'm inviting you to do something radical: nothing. Well, almost nothing. Just rest, recharge, and get ready—because next week, we're doing something I've never done before. ____________ ✨Order The Bold Move✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Me: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ What's Coming: The Bold Move Challenge Starting next week, I'm launching something brand new: The Bold Move Challenge. This isn't your typical goal-setting exercise. This is the exact formula I use to set myself up for success every single year—and I've never shared it publicly before. We're going to get crystal clear on what you want, why you want it, and how you're going to make it happen. We're going to set intentions that actually stick. We're going to make 2026 the biggest, boldest, best year yet. And I'm taking you with me, step by step. ____________ How to Prepare: If you've already grabbed a copy of The Bold Move, this is the perfect week to read it (or at least flick through it). The challenge will be deeply connected to the themes in the book, so familiarizing yourself with the content will set you up for success. If you don't have the book yet, don't stress—you can still participate. But having it will definitely help. It's available in bookshops across Australia, on Kindle, and as an audiobook. ____________ Why Rest Matters: Every time I've rushed into a new year without taking a proper break, I've started in the wrong energy. Frantic. Forcing. Disconnected. And that's not the vibe we're bringing into 2026. So this week, I want you to breathe. Lean into the festive season. Feel the gratitude. Reset. Refresh. Recharge. Because next week, we're going all in. ____________ Join Me: If you're in for the challenge, let me know! Send me a message on LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, or drop a comment below saying "I'm in." Use the hashtag #BoldMove and let's make 2026 our best year yet—together. Have a beautiful, restful week. You deserve it. Georgie 💜

Before we rush headfirst into 2026, let's pause. Just for a moment. This has been a year. A big, messy, emotional, transformative year. And if you're feeling like 2025 tested you in ways you didn't expect—you're not alone. Every woman I've spoken to in recent weeks has said the same thing: this year hit different. In this short but heartfelt episode, I'm taking a moment to slow down, reflect, and express my deepest gratitude for you. For showing up. For listening. For being part of this community. For supporting The Bold Move book. For trusting me with your time every single week. ____________ ✨Order The Bold Move✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Me: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ What's Coming Next: I'm also giving you a sneak peek into what's ahead. Over the next few weeks, I'll be putting together a reset challenge—something I'm doing for myself, and I want you to join me. It's about starting 2026 with intention, clarity, and energy. More details coming in next week's episode. ____________ A Message Just for You: If you've grabbed a copy of The Bold Move and you're reading it over the break, I'd love to hear from you. Shoot me a message on LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, or email me directly. Tell me what's resonating. Tell me what you're taking away. I read every single message. Thank you for being here. Thank you for trusting me with your time, your career, and your growth. I'm so grateful for this community, and I can't wait to show you what we have planned for 2026. Have a beautiful, restful, joyful Christmas. You deserve it. Georgie 💜

Women are leaving tech in droves. And according to gender equity expert Emma Jones, this couldn't be happening at a worse time. We're standing at the edge of the AI revolution, the biggest workplace transformation in history, and women are walking away from the very sector that will define the next decade of work. Not because they can't do the job. Not because they lack the skills. But because the system was never designed for them in the first place. In this raw and urgent conversation, I sit down with Emma Jones, founder of Project F and creator of T-EDI Standards (Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Standards for the Technology Sector). Emma has spent over 25 years in technology talent acquisition, working across the UK, US, and Australia, and she's seen firsthand how systemic bias quietly pushes women out of the industry, no matter how talented, driven, or passionate they are. ____________ ✨The Bold Move: Build Confidence & Re-Invent Your Career in the Age of AI✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Georgie: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ Connect with Emma: 🔵 LinkedIn: Find Emma Jones: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msjonesinsydney/ ♦️Project F: https://www.projectf.com.au/ 🟣 T-EDI Standards: https://www.tedistandards.com/ ____________ In today’s episode: 🟣 The 1967 Study That Changed Everything: How one flawed research report created the "nerdy guy" stereotype and locked women out of tech for decades. 🟣 It's Not a Pipeline Problem—It's a Drop-Off Crisis: Why women aren't failing to enter tech; they're leaving mid-career because workplaces aren't designed for them to thrive. 🟣 The First Female Engineer Story: Emma shares the heartbreaking moment a talented woman thought she was only hired because she was female—and what that revealed about systemic barriers. 🟣 AI is the Reset We've Been Waiting For: Why women's hesitation around AI isn't weakness—it's wisdom. And why ethical, human-centred AI adoption is women's competitive edge. 🟣 Build Equity Into Your Operating Model: The one change every leader must make to stop women from leaving—and how to hold teams accountable for inclusion. 🟣 Parental Leave as a Systemic Lever: Why equalising parental leave isn't just good for families—it's one of the fastest ways to close the gender gap in tech. 🟣 The T EDI Standards: Australia's first national framework for gender equity in tech—and how it's designed to create accountability at scale. 🟣 Stop Thinking Job Titles, Start Thinking Skills: How to map your transferable skills, future-proof your career, and stay relevant in an AI-driven world. 🟣 Why Women Must Stay in Tech: The next generation needs role models. If you leave now, you're not just walking away from your career—you're closing the door for others.

To celebrate the launch of The Bold Move on Audiobook, I’m giving away 20 free 1:1 career coaching sessions , plus 3 months of Pivotr for everyone who buys The Bold Move Book today. _________ How to claim: Buy The Bold Move on Amazon: https://amzn.to/450gj6s?utm_source=site&utm_medium=theboldmove&utm_campaign=hero Email your receipt to [email protected] _________ Please note: This offer is for one day only and ends Midnight 11th Dec Australian Eastern Standard Time

Most people think they have until 2030 to figure out AI. According to AI expert Kara Bombell, you might already be too late. The corporate game is over. Job security is dead. And if you're still clinging to your role title instead of building your skill set, you're at serious risk. The era of "work hard, keep your head down, and get promoted" has been replaced by something far more volatile—and far more opportunity-rich for those who act now. In this episode, I sit down with Kara Bombell, co-founder of Ethic AI, who went from COO of a major digital agency to building her own business at the frontlines of the AI revolution. Kara doesn't sugarcoat it: 95% of enterprise organisations are failing at AI implementation, entire management layers are about to collapse, and the women who wait will be left behind. ____________ ✨Pre-Order The Bold Move✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Georgie: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ Connect with Kara: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-bombell/ 🤖 Ethic AI: https://www.ethicai.au/ ____________ ✨ What You'll Discover: 🟣 Why Corporate Stability is Over: The loyalty-for-security contract has been ripped up. Kara explains why "job hugging" won't save you and what to do instead. 🟣 The Skills That Will Survive: It's not about learning to code. It's about critical thinking, creativity, orchestration, and the distinctly human edges AI can't replicate. 🟣 The 95% Failure Rate: Why massive enterprises are bombing at AI while medium businesses are thriving—and what that tells you about hierarchy, bureaucracy, and the future of work. 🟣 Map Your Transferable Skills Now: Kara shares how she audited her own day, identified what drained her energy, and built a business around her highest-value work. 🟣 The Co-Founder Advantage: Why going solo is overrated and how partnering with the right person accelerates velocity, accountability, and joy. 🟣 Women Are 25% Behind in AI Adoption: But Kara argues this isn't weakness—it's wisdom. Women's lived experience with ethics and care is exactly what the AI era needs. 🟣 Beyond 2030: What happens when labour is decoupled from profit? Kara gets brutally honest about wealth concentration, government intervention, universal income, and what individuals must do right now. ____________ 🔥 Why This Episode Matters: If you've been waiting for permission to reinvent yourself, this is it. If you've been scared to leave corporate, overwhelmed by AI, or unsure what skills actually matter anymore—Kara delivers the roadmap. She's living proof that you can leap from the safety of a senior role into building something meaningful, future-focused, and aligned with your values. This conversation isn't about fear. It's about agency. It's about stepping into the driver's seat of your career before someone else decides your fate. ____________ ⏰ Time Stamps 00:00 – The fear everyone has about AI (and why most people are already behind) 02:15 – Kara’s unconventional career path: filmmaker → COO → AI founder 05:40 – Why companies are implementing AI wrong (and the hidden cost) 08:12 – The myth of “AI replaces jobs”—what’s really happening inside organisations 10:30 – Job hugging: why corporate stability is officially dead 12:05 – The collapse of middle management & what that means for your career 14:20 – Skills vs job titles: the mindset shift you MUST make now 16:40 – How Kara mapped her transferable skills to pivot into AI 19:10 – Why the dopamine of “busywork” is holding you back 20:30 – The power of co-founders and the new model of work 23:55 – The female advantage in AI (and why more women MUST enter this space) 26:40 – Wealth concentration, governments, and what 2030 may really look like 30:25 – How to build the human skills AI cannot replace 33:40 – Why leaders need to carve out thinking time for their people 36:20 – How Kara’s company, Ethic AI, is preparing organisations for the future 40:10 – AI slop, brand differentiation & the rise of personalised experience 43:00 – The one skill that will decide who thrives in the AI era 46:25 – Philosophy, poetry & critical thinking: why they matter in an AI-driven world 49:15 – Women and AI: the 25% adoption lag and how to close the gap 52:50 – Final message: Why acting now matters more than ever 54:10 – Kara’s call to women: Your lived experience is exactly what AI needs

Everyone is telling you to "learn AI" to save your job. But according to Microsoft’s CTO, that might be the wrong goal. We are entering the era of "AI Agents" and "Digital Twins", a shift that will make the last 2 years of tech changes look slow. If you are still trying to compete by working harder, you are at risk. In this exclusive panel, I sat down with Sarah Carney (CTO, Microsoft ANZ), Wendy Zveglic (Salesforce Signature Success), and Carina Parisella (Chief People Officer, Andromeda Robotics) to strip away the corporate fluff and reveal exactly what is coming for your career in 2026. ________ Get the blueprint to survive the shift in my new book, "The Bold Move": 👉 https://www.theboldmovebook.com ________ In this video, we cover: 🟣 The "Agent" Economy: Why executives are planning to hire AI agents instead of people. 🟣 The "Leasing" Model: Microsoft's prediction that you will "lease" your Digital Twin to employers by 2026. 🟣 Redundancy Reality: Wendy reveals how she was made redundant twice in 24 months (and how she bounced back). 🟣 The "Intern" Trap: Why doing things the "old way" is making you invisible. 🟣 The Verdict: Why "Human Skills" are suddenly the most expensive asset in the room. ________ Timestamps: 0:00 - Cold Open: The Reality of 2026 0:45 - The Wake-Up Call 4:00 - Georgie: "We can't sit this one out" 6:00 - Sarah (Microsoft): From Army Helicopters to CTO 10:00 - Wendy (Salesforce): Reinventing yourself after banking 18:00 - The End of the "Single Player" Career 20:00 - Wendy: "I was made redundant twice in 24 months" 29:00 - Microsoft CTO: "Don't Learn AI" (The Controversial Advice) 31:00 - How to land a top role in 88 days (in your 40s) 37:00 - "I'm not hiring people, I'm hiring Agents" 44:00 - The "Mining Truck" Story: Outcome vs. Process 47:00 - Why men see AI as "Winning" and women see "Cheating" 59:00 - The "Swedish Intern" Story: Why doing it manually is dangerous 1:15:00 - Advice for Gen Z (25-year-olds) entering Tech ________ About this video: This isn't just a discussion about ChatGPT. This is a strategy session on how to position yourself when AI Agents begin replacing technical tasks. Whether you are in leadership, HR, or just starting out, this panel exposes the "Silent Crisis" facing professional women and gives you the roadmap to become unrecognisable in 2026. ________ Connect with Georgie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com

Are you rating your AI skills a 4/10 while your male colleagues rate themselves an 8? 📉 In this episode, we expose the "Good Girl" mindset that is causing women to fall behind in the AI revolution. Drawing on insights from the recent Sisterhood Social panel (featuring leaders from Microsoft, Salesforce, and Andromedia Robotics), we break down why using tools like ChatGPT isn't "cheating"—it's the new baseline for productivity. If you are an ambitious woman in business, the workplace isn't changing in 10 years; it is changing right now. From navigating redundancy to building a personal brand that acts as career insurance, this deep dive covers the exact "Bold Moves" you need to make to stay relevant. ____________ 📚 Order the Book The Bold Move — Build Confidence & Reinvent Your Career in the Age of AI - https://www.theboldmovebook.com WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: - The AI Confidence Gap: Why women downplay their tech skills and how it costs them promotions. - The Redundancy Reality: Lessons from a top executive laid off twice in 24 months (and how she bounced back). - Visibility is Leverage: Why "letting your work speak for itself" is a failing strategy in 2025. - Human Skills: Why empathy and communication are your best defense against automation. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Why AI feels like "Cheating" to women 0:35 - The Sisterhood Social Panel & Book Launch 03:13 - The 4/10 vs. 8/10 Confidence Gap 05:58 - Microsoft CTO’s take: Is AI actually cheating? 08:44 - Navigating Redundancy (It’s not you, it’s the market) 11:40 - Why Soft Skills are the new "Power Skills" 16:55 - Visibility is no longer optional (Personal Branding) 21:11 - Reinvention is a requirement, not a risk 24:50 - Stop waiting: The power of starting before you are ready ____________ 🌀Try Pivotr (AI Career Mentor)Get personalised career roadmaps, skills analysis, and confidence-building tools https://www.pivotr.com ____________ 💜 Connect with Me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard Instagram: https://instagram.com/georgielhubbard Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com

The top 1% of career women aren't just working harder—they're playing an entirely different game. After interviewing over 150 top professionals and helping thousands get hired, I've discovered the exact habits that separate those who plateau from those who accelerate to the top. ____________ ✨Pre-Order The Bold Move✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Georgie: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ In this episode, I break down the 5 non-negotiable habits that will transform your career trajectory and help you build unshakeable confidence in the age of AI. These aren't generic tips—they're the exact strategies I've seen work for thousands of women, including myself. The 5 Game-Changing Habits: ✨ Treat Confidence Like a Skill, Not a Trait: Why courage comes first, competence second, and confidence third—and how this order changes everything ✨ Invest in Skills & Stay Curious: The habit stacking strategy that turns dead time into learning time (and why curiosity is your career superpower) ✨ Build Your Opportunity Ecosystem: Why 85% of roles are filled through networking and how to make opportunities flow to you ✨ Reinvent Before You're Forced To: The "Old Me vs Bold Me" exercise that helps you disrupt yourself before the market does ✨ Manage Energy Like Currency: Why the top 1% measure performance by how they feel, not just what they produce You'll Also Discover: • The "stretch zone" strategy that accelerates growth • Why waiting to feel ready is career suicide • How to stack learning into the cracks of your day • The networking moves that actually create opportunities • Why your network is your net worth (especially mid-career) • The "Bold Gap" and why discomfort is the price of transformation • Energy management tactics that multiply your performance Perfect for Women Who: • Feel stuck despite working harder than ever • Want to join the top 1% but don't know where to start • Are ready to stop waiting for opportunities and start creating them • Know they need to future-proof their skills but feel overwhelmed • Want practical habits they can implement immediately The difference between average and exceptional isn't talent—it's habits. These five strategies have transformed my career from beauty therapist to tech recruiter to business owner to author and tech founder. They work because they're not about working harder; they're about playing a different game entirely. ____________

Feeling burned out and unproductive? Leadership expert Wendy Cole reveals a little-known 25-year-old research study that shows how teams can boost productivity by 70% with just three simple morning changes. No fancy tools, no complex systems - just a proven protocol that transforms how teams work. ____________ ✨Pre-Order The Bold Move✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Georgie: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ Connect with Wendy: ♦️Website: https://www.imastery.com.au 🔵 LinkedIn: Find Wendy Cole on LinkedIn ____________ In this episode, Wendy Cole, a former recruitment executive turned productivity and leadership coach, shares the shocking truth about why most leaders are drowning in meetings and emails - and what to do about it. After 15 years in recruitment and now coaching senior executives, Wendy has discovered what really moves the needle on productivity. What You'll Discover: ✨ The "Quiet Protocol" that delivers 63-70% productivity gains ✨ Why your phone is secretly exhausting you (even when you think you're resting) ✨ How to set boundaries without looking unavailable to your team ✨ The 90-day deliverables strategy that cuts through the noise ✨ Why AI should be your thought partner, not just a task tool ✨ The weekly update hack that gets you noticed by senior leaders The Reality Check: Most professionals switch their attention every 3-6 minutes. Leaders are stuck in back-to-back meetings. Everyone's exhausted but scared to slow down because of job market uncertainty. Sound familiar? Wendy breaks down exactly how to: • Protect your peak energy hours from meeting overload • Use AI as a strategic thinking partner (not just for emails) • Build visibility without burning out • Master the art of not taking things personally while staying sensitive • Create clarity with your team through better communication For Leaders Who Are: • Drowning in meetings and reactive tasks • Feeling pressure to be "always on" and available • Struggling with digital overwhelm and phone addiction • Wanting to lead effectively without sacrificing wellbeing • Ready to work smarter, not just harder Whether you're managing a team or managing yourself, this episode delivers practical strategies you can implement immediately to reclaim your focus, energy, and sanity. ____________ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Wendy's recruitment background 05:30 - The transition from recruitment to leadership coaching 08:45 - What leaders are really struggling with right now 11:00 - Phone addiction and the dopamine trap 15:30 - The Quiet Protocol: 70% productivity boost revealed 20:00 - How to identify and protect your 90-day deliverables 24:00 - Why busy doesn't equal productive 27:00 - Using AI as your thought partner 31:00 - The human skills that matter most 35:00 - Not taking things personally as a superpower 38:30 - Building internal visibility and personal brand 42:00 - Why attention fragmentation is killing your productivity 45:00 - Energy management vs time management 48:00 - Final advice for exhausted leaders

The job market is resetting... fast. AI, hybrid work and global competition are rewriting roles that once felt safe. Most organisations now use AI somewhere in the business; skills in AI-exposed jobs are changing far faster than in other roles, and millions of jobs will be reshaped by 2027. This episode shows you how to stay ahead, not just keep up. ____________ ✨Pre-Order The Bold Move✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Georgie: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ I’m Georgie Hubbard, author of The Bold Move: Build Confidence and Reinvent Your Career in the Age of AI. After a decade in recruitment and 8 years running my agency, I’m breaking down the 3 shifts you need to future-proof your career: - Reinvent strategically using your transferable skills (stop thinking job titles, start thinking capabilities). - Double down on human skills: confidence, communication, EQ, leadership. - Build an opportunity ecosystem: brand, network, visibility, so roles come to you. If you want to be the 1% who pivot faster, stay relevant, and earn trust in the AI era, this is your roadmap. Chapters 00:00 The big reset (why roles are changing) 00:53 Who I am & why this matters 01:19 Old rules vs the Bold way 02:14 Shift #1: Reinvention (skills ≠ title) 03:46 Find your transferable skills (3 questions) 04:59 Shift #2: Human skills = new currency 06:13 Confidence & communication reps you can do this week 07:51 Adaptability: update yourself, not just your CV 08:18 Shift #3: Build your opportunity ecosystem 10:16 3 simple networking moves (start today) 11:28 Bottom line & next steps 📘 Pre-Order My Book: The Bold Move — Build Confidence & Reinvent Your Career in the Age of AI 👉 https://www.theboldmovebook.com 🎧 Listen to the Career Confidence Podcast: 👉 https://www.georgiehubbard.com/podcast

The AI era is creating unprecedented opportunities for women, but we need to act now. Join me as I sit down with Lisa Teh, multi-founder and author of 'Get Real,' for an unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to thrive as a woman in business today. ____________ ✨Pre-Order The Bold Move✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Georgie: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ Connect with Lisa: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisateh/ 📚 Get Real: https://www.amazon.com.au/Get-Real-Stories-Founders-Business/dp/1761451383 ____________ Lisa shares the shocking reality that women drive 85% of consumer spending yet receive less than 2% of venture funding - and what we can do about it. From her journey transitioning from tax into building multiple successful agencies over 10 years, Lisa reveals: ✨ The #1 skill every woman needs to master (and it's not what you think) ✨ Why imposter syndrome hits women harder and how to overcome it ✨ The truth about balancing motherhood and building a business ✨ How she's using AI to scale without losing her sanity ✨ Why your personal brand is your ultimate career insurance ✨ The real reason women struggle to get funding (and how to change it) Lisa gets brutally honest about the challenges of being a female founder - from dealing with inherent bias in funding rounds to managing the 24/7 demands of entrepreneurship while raising a young child. She shares stories from her book featuring 30 diverse female founders worldwide, including one who was told being pregnant would be a 'liability' for fundraising. But this isn't just about the struggles. Lisa breaks down practical strategies for: • Using AI as your personal career coach • Building resilience through strategic rejection • Creating visibility without becoming an 'influencer' • Developing the sales skills that actually move the needle • Future-proofing your career in the age of AI Whether you're considering starting a business, pivoting careers, or simply want to level up in your current role, this conversation delivers the wake-up call and roadmap you need. ____________ Key Takeaways: • Why 'too busy to upskill' is the excuse that will kill your career • How to reframe rejection as your secret weapon • The mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur • Why AI is actually the great equaliser for women • How to build a personal brand that opens doors. If you've ever felt overlooked, underpaid, or stuck on repeat, this episode will help you step into your next level of confidence and clarity. It's time to get real about what it takes to succeed as a woman in this new era of work. ____________ Timestamps 00:00 – Why women need to get real about success 03:00 – Lisa Teh’s journey from tax accountant to founder 07:30 – Confidence, imposter syndrome & visibility 12:30 – Why women struggle to get funded — and how to change that 16:50 – Motherhood, boundaries & redefining balance 21:00 – The AI era: what it means for your career 27:00 – Future-proof skills for women in 2026 and beyond 33:20 – Selling, storytelling & self-belief 40:00 – Reframing rejection and building resilience 49:20 – How to build your personal brand with authenticity 54:30 – Visibility is your new career currency 57:00 – Final thoughts: why your next bold move starts now

70% of professionals experience imposter syndrome, even the most successful ones. In this video, I’m sharing 3 brand-new confidence tricks (plus a bonus one high achievers often miss) that will help you kill imposter syndrome for good. ____________ ✨Pre-Order The Bold Move✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Georgie: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ These aren’t fluffy affirmations or quick fixes, they’re evidence-based strategies that will help you: ✅ Reframe fear so it becomes fuel, not a barrier. ✅ Build your “evidence vault” to remind yourself you already belong. ✅ Upskill with purpose so you stay relevant, confident, and in control. ✅ And finally, use visualisation to train your mind for success before it even happens. Because imposter syndrome doesn’t show up when you’re playing small. It shows up when you’re growing, stretching, and doing something bold. So if you’ve been doubting yourself lately, this video will help you rebuild confidence, silence self-doubt, and take your next bold move. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – The truth about imposter syndrome 00:31 – Why it shows up when you’re growing 01:06 – Trick #1: Build your evidence vault 02:35 – How to remind yourself you already belong 03:06 – Trick #2: Reframe fear into fuel 04:35 – How to use fear as your green light 05:06 – Trick #3: Upskill to shut down self-doubt 06:25 – The future belongs to the curious 06:18 – Bonus: Visualisation — your daily confidence hack 07:34 – The mindset shift to silence imposter syndrome 07:59 – Your next bold move

Most people think that if they just keep their head down and work hard, someone will notice. But in this new world of work, hard work alone won’t get you promoted anymore. ____________ ✨Pre-Order The Bold Move✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Georgie: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ In this episode of the Career Confidence Podcast, Georgie Hubbard sits down with career coach Anna Findlay, who went from feeling stuck on a $60K salary to earning over $200K by completely rewiring how she thought about confidence, visibility, and value. Together, Georgie and Anna unpack: ✨ Why quiet achievers get overlooked and how to stop it ✨ The mindset shift that changes everything about how you’re seen ✨ How to build authentic visibility without feeling fake or self-promotional ✨ The real reason women miss out on promotions (and how to fix it) ✨ The skills and strategies you’ll need to stay future-ready in 2026 and beyond If you’ve ever felt undervalued, invisible, or stuck at the same level year after year, this episode will help you step into your power, back yourself, and finally get the opportunities you deserve. 💬 This might just change the way you see your career forever. ____________ 👩‍💼 About Anna Findlay Anna Findlay is a career coach and strategist helping mid-career professional women break free from feeling stuck or overlooked and confidently build the careers they actually want. Once a “quiet achiever,” Anna discovered what really drives career acceleration—personal branding, storytelling, and self-advocacy—transforming her own journey from $60K to $200K in under three years. Through her signature program, Career AccelerateHER, Anna helps women land promotions, pivot with purpose, and finally get paid what they’re worth. 👉 Learn more: https://thecareeraccelerateher.carrd.co 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-findlay/ ____________ 📚 Timestamps 00:00 – Why hard work no longer guarantees promotions 05:00 – Anna’s journey: from $60K to $200K 10:30 – The truth about visibility and value 18:00 – Why women get overlooked (and how to fix it) 30:00 – Building your personal brand with confidence 40:00 – The future of work: skills AI can’t replace 50:00 – How to step into your power in 2026

It’s not too late to change your life before 2025 ends. Most people will finish the year exactly where they started, stuck in routines, drained by distractions, waiting for January to start again. But transformation doesn’t begin with resolutions… it begins now. ____________ ✨Pre-Order The Bold Move✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Georgie: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ In this episode, Georgie Hubbard, author of The Bold Move: Build Confidence and Reinvent Your Career in the Age of AI, shares the 5 Bold Moves that will help you upgrade your habits, energy, and identity before the year ends — and launch into 2026 unstoppable. The 5 Bold Moves: 1️⃣ Audit Your Life: release what no longer serves you. 2️⃣ Upgrade Your Environment: design spaces that fuel focus and growth. 3️⃣ Do a Digital Reset: clear the noise and reclaim your attention. 4️⃣ Prioritise Energy, Not Just Time: protect your best hours. 5️⃣ Craft Your 2026 Identity Now: decide who you’ll be before the new year begins. These aren’t quick fixes, they’re identity shifts. Because real change doesn’t start in January, it starts in the small, intentional choices you make today. 💡 Listen or watch until the end for a practical reflection to help you commit to your next Bold Move.

Discover the 7 critical factors that actually get you hired in today’s competitive job market! In this episode of the Career Confidence Podcast, host Georgie Hubbard and business partner Pam Caldwell reveal the harsh truth about what hiring managers really look for beyond your resume. ____________ ✨Pre-Order The Bold Move✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Georgie: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ With over 30 years of combined recruitment experience, they break down insider secrets to ace your interview and secure that job offer. From mastering first impressions to showcasing your human skills, this video is packed with actionable tips to help you stand out. What You’ll Learn: Why your resume alone won’t land you the job How to make a lasting first impression in the first 60 seconds The importance of cultural fit and how to align with company values Why storytelling and emotional intelligence are your secret weapons How to handle pressure and tricky interview questions like a pro The biggest red flags that could cost you the job Practical steps to boost your confidence and soft skills Whether you’re job hunting, preparing for an interview, or aiming for a career pivot, this episode will give you the tools to shine. Don’t miss out—subscribe to the Career Confidence Podcast for weekly career advice and share this video with anyone looking to land their dream job! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:30 - Catching up with Georgie & Pam 4:00 - Why your resume isn’t enough 6:00 - Insight #1: First impressions are made FAST 10:00 - Insight #2: You’re assessed outside the interview room 14:00 - Insight #3: Cultural fit trumps skills 18:00 - Insight #4: Know your resume inside out 22:00 - Insight #5: How you handle pressure matters 26:00 - Insight #6: Coachability is key 30:00 - Insight #7: Human skills are your secret weapon 34:00 - Final thoughts & how to stay ahead

Catie Stringenz was 30, established in nursing management, and absolutely terrified of starting over. Here's why she did it anyway - and how it led to her becoming a Google Cloud Engineer ____________ ✨Pre-Order The Bold Move✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Georgie: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ Connect with Catie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinestrigenz/ ____________ In this episode, Catie breaks down her exact transition process: from taking her first HTML course during lockdown to landing her dream role in cloud engineering. She shares the networking strategies that made all the difference, how she handled countless rejections, and why persistence beats perfection every time. Key Topics Covered: Why Katie's values shifted during COVID and prompted her career exploration The strategic networking approach that led to her first tech job How to leverage transferable skills from healthcare into technology Dealing with rejection and maintaining motivation during career transitions The reality of taking a pay cut for long-term career growth Why the first tech job is the hardest - and how everything changes after that Perfect for listeners who: Are considering a career change but don't know where to start Want to break into tech from a non-technical background Need motivation to persist through job search challenges Are curious about the realities of career transitions If you're ready to stop wondering "what if" and start taking action on your career change, Catie's step-by-step approach shows exactly how it's done.

"The bigger the struggle, the bigger the learning curve and the bigger the opportunities." In today's inspiring conversation, we revisit one of our earlier Career Confidence episodes, one of the most downloaded at the time, as we journey through Mone Vines' remarkable career transformation from Nurse to Cyber Security Specialist. ____________ ✨Pre-Order The Bold Move✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Georgie: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ Connect with Mone: 🔗 Connect with Mone on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mone-v-990697146/ ____________ With 13 years in nursing and over half a decade in the Australian Defence Force, Mone's passion for risk management and mitigation found a surprising parallel in the world of cybersecurity. Mone's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and what can be achieved when you have the right people around you. 🎙 In today's podcast 1:20 - How did Mone transition from nursing to a thriving career in cybersecurity? 8:10 - What essential skills did Mone carry from nursing and defence into her cybersecurity career? 17:50 - Discover how Mone masterfully balances career aspirations with family life. Is resilience her secret? 30:30 - Find out how Mone faced the challenge of starting afresh in a new industry. What's her key to success? 32:50 - How can we make the tech industry more inclusive and welcoming for newcomers? Mone's experience might hold the answer. 36:00 - The struggle in the juggle: Mone shares her insights on managing a family, career, and self-care. 41:00 - How does Mone's story inspire us to take responsibility and make things happen in our own lives? Thanks for listening - we would love to hear what you thought of today's episode. If you enjoy these episodes, the #1 you can do to help us grow and keep spreading our mission and message is to hit the subscribe button and give us a rating. I'll see you next week.

Are you afraid of taking the next step in your career? This conversation will completely change how you think about fear. Dr Michelle Gibbings is a globally recognised workplace expert, award-winning author, and former senior executive with 30+ years of leadership experience. Her insight about fear being your career compass (not your enemy) is a game-changer for anyone feeling stuck or uncertain about their next move. In this episode, Michelle reveals why the most successful leaders embrace being uncomfortable, how self-awareness gaps are killing careers, and why waiting for your organisation to develop you is career suicide. If you've ever felt nervous about a presentation, scared about a career change, or uncertain about stepping into leadership, this episode shows you how to reframe those feelings as your secret weapon. ____________ ✨Pre-Order The Bold Move✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with me: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ Connect with Michelle: ♦️Website: https://michellegibbings.com 🔵LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellegibbings/ ____________ Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome and Michelle's introduction 04:12 - Career defined by love of adventure and choice 05:51 - Why regret scared her more than taking action 09:06 - The meditation retreat decision that changed everything 11:19 - Career and life decisions work hand in hand 13:00 - Learning to listen to your intuition and emotions as data 17:04 - What 30 years in corporate taught her about leadership 20:00 - Why you never know what you're capable of until you do it 22:01 - Bad boss vs ineffective boss - the self-awareness gap 25:17 - The relational focus that transforms leadership 26:25 - Skills leaders need for the next 5-10 years 29:08 - Why AI becomes an equaliser between good and average performers 32:15 - Learning in the cracks for time-poor professionals 36:09 - The importance of boundaries and saying no 38:18 - What Michelle loves about running her own business 43:18 - What professionals are struggling with right now 45:39 - Why you must be the leader of your own career 47:14 - Why fear is actually a good thing ____________ About Michelle: PhD, Chartered Manager, Professional Certified Coach, and author of three globally translated books including "Bad Boss," "Step Up," and "Career Leap." She's worked with major organisations including ANZ, CBA, NAB, Telstra, and Westpac.

Feeling stuck while AI transforms every industry? This episode gives you the exact roadmap to stay ahead. In this solo episode, I break down the 7 essential strategies you need to future-proof your career before AI disrupts your industry. No fluff, no fear-mongering - just practical steps you can take today to position yourself as indispensable in the new economy. Whether you're worried about job security, confused about what skills to learn, or feeling overwhelmed by the pace of change, this episode cuts through the noise and gives you a clear action plan. _____________ PRE-SALE - THE BOLD MOVE: 📚 The Bold Move Book: https://www.theboldmovebook.com _____________ Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com _____________ Key Moments: - Why working WITH AI beats fighting against it - The human skills that become superpowers in an AI world - How to build a skills portfolio that stays relevant - Creating a personal brand without becoming an influencer - Shifting from task-doer to problem-solver mindset - Exploring career pivots before you need them - The curiosity and adaptability mindset for constant change - Old Me vs Bold Me: Which version will you choose? _____________ 7 Ways to Future-Proof Your Career: Learn AI tools and work with technology, not against it Double down on human skills (communication, empathy, leadership) Keep your skills portfolio fresh with monthly learning sprints Build a visible personal brand in your industry Focus on solving problems, not just completing tasks Explore career pivots and transferable skills now Stay curious, adaptable, and embrace continuous learning _____________ Mentioned Tools & Resources: - Super Whisper (voice-to-text AI tool) - Claude AI and ChatGPT for brainstorming - LinkedIn Jobs, Indeed, Seek for career research - Pivotr - AI career mentoring tool (launching soon) _____________ Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome & van life update - book sent to print! 01:24 - Why AI and career future-proofing is the #1 question right now 03:36 - Thank you to Bold Move book presale supporters + bonus details 04:30 - The unique position: hearing from both employers and candidates 05:44 - Way #1: Learn AI - work WITH it, not against it 08:01 - Super Whisper tool example: brain dump to AI for solutions 10:17 - Way #2: Double down on your human skills 11:30 - Why employers now ask for human skills 10x more than before 12:43 - Way #3: Keep your skills portfolio fresh with monthly sprints 14:50 - Way #4: Build a visible personal brand (not influencer level) 16:00 - What are you known for in your organisation? 17:07 - Way #5: Focus on solving problems, not just doing tasks 19:21 - Making yourself redundant in your own business example 21:20 - Way #6: Explore career pivots before you need one 22:00 - Starting with your current strengths and transferable skills 23:44 - From corporate ladder to portfolio career "zigzag" approach 26:06 - Way #7: Stay curious and adaptable - change is constant 27:00 - Being vulnerable: future-proofing my own recruitment business 28:25 - Mindset shift: excitement over fear about the future 29:00 - The only thing stopping you is your own mindset 30:32 - Old Me vs Bold Me: Which version will you choose? 31:30 - One bold action challenge + where to connect

Worried about AI taking your job? This conversation will change how you think about career security forever. Carina Parisella leads AI strategy for 12,000+ technology workers at ANZ Bank. She's witnessing workplace transformation firsthand and has a blunt message: stop waiting for someone else to save your career. In this episode, she reveals why the "too busy to upskill" excuse could destroy your future, how to become strategically "redundant" before AI does it for you, and the mindset shift that separates career survivors from casualties. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the pace of change, uncertain about your job security, or guilty about not having time to learn new skills, this conversation is for you. ____________ Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 📚 The Bold Move Book: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Carina: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carinaparisella/ ____________ Key Moments: Career zigzag strategy vs linear career paths Power skills that matter more than technical expertise Why "too busy to upskill" is an excuse that kills careers How to ruthlessly prioritise learning when time-poor ANZ's AI literacy program for 55,000 employees worldwide Inside AI immersion centres and prompt engineering training Why you can't wait for leaders to provide all the answers Using ChatGPT as your personal career advisor The difference between mentors and sponsors in your career How to get sponsors without directly asking for them Barack Obama's advice on being memorable at work Why quiet quitting days are over for job security Building a growth mindset through feedback and self-awareness Dealing with imposter syndrome at every career level Know enough to be dangerous philosophy for the AI era ____________ Timestamps:

Feeling stuck in your career? Worried that your skills won't transfer to a new industry? Think it's too late to make a major career change? This episode will completely shift your perspective on what's possible. For the first time ever, I'm sharing my personal career pivot story - how I went from running spa treatments to becoming a top-performing technology recruiter with zero tech background. If you think beauty therapy and tech recruitment have nothing in common, you're about to discover why that thinking is holding you back from your next bold move. I'll walk you through my exact 4-step Bold Pivot Formula that took me from feeling completely out of my depth in a group interview to becoming the top consultant at my agency. This isn't just theory - it's the proven framework I used to completely reinvent my career, and it's the same formula that's worked for thousands of career changers. Whether you're facing industry disruption, feeling unfulfilled in your current role, or just ready for something completely different, this episode gives you the roadmap to make it happen. _______________ 📚 The Bold Move Book - Available for Presale: Presale here: https://www.theboldmovebook.com _______________ 🎙️ Connect with Georgie: 🔹LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🔺 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard 🔸 Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🤖 Early access to Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com _______________ What You'll Learn in the Episode: The Bold Pivot Formula: My 4-step framework for successfully changing careers (Begin where you are, Opportunities open to you, Learn what you need, Do the work) How to identify your transferable skills and package them for a completely different industry Why your "irrelevant" experience might be exactly what makes you stand out in your target field The mindset shift that turns imposter syndrome into your competitive advantage How to research new industries and have conversations that open doors to opportunities Why being "prepared to suck" is essential for career growth and confidence building The exact steps I took to transition from beauty therapy to tech recruitment with no prior experience How to tailor your CV and interview approach when you don't tick all the boxes Why the playing field has never been more level for career changers in the age of AI How courage builds competence, which builds confidence (not the other way around) _______________ ⏱️ Episode Timeline: 07:00 - Why presales matter for The Bold Move book (and what's included in the incredible presale offer) 12:00 - Introduction to the Bold Pivot Formula and why career reinvention is inevitable 15:00 - My backstory: From beauty school to working spas across the globe 17:00 - Step 1: Begin Where You Are - How to identify your hard and human skills 19:00 - Step 2: Opportunities Open to You - Using job sites and networking to explore possibilities 21:00 - How I tailored my CV to match recruitment job requirements using transferable skills 23:00 - The bold move that got me the interview (and why calling directly works) 26:00 - Step 3: Learn What You Need - Preparing for the knowledge gaps 28:00 - Step 4: Do the Work - Why being prepared to suck is essential for growth 30:00 - How I went from fumbling calls to becoming the top performer in 18 months 32:00 - Why this is the perfect time for career pivots in the age of AI _______________ Key Career Pivot Insights: 🌀 On Transferable Skills: "I literally just treated it like any other client call that I'd had in beauty... my transferable skills, the skills that I had acquired from beauty, from that industry, translated beautifully into technology recruitment." ⏰ On Timing and Opportunity: "This is the unfair advantage now, right? Like no one's got 10 years in software engineering. No one's got 20 years in AI... The level playing field has never been so level in my entire career." 🌱 On Building Confidence: "You don't wait until you feel ready. You don't wait until you feel confident. You first and foremost have to have courage because courage then builds competence. And once you start having the competence, you then build confidence." 🔸 On Embracing the Learning Curve: "Anytime you make a pivot or anytime you go to do something new, you're going to have to be prepared to suck a little... through these courageous actions that you take, that's what builds confidence." 🎯 On Taking Action: "The answer to life isn't just coasting and feeling comfortable and never pushing ourselves to do anything better... I wanted to make this work. So I did everything in my power to make it work."

Feeling stuck in your career? Think it's too late to make a change? Meet Jane Jackson, who proves that career reinvention is not only possible but can lead to extraordinary success. From flight attendant at 17 to Nike-sponsored athlete to successful career coach at 40, Jane's journey through 5 career changes and 5 country moves will completely shift how you think about career progression. After moving countries with teenage daughters, and rebuilding her entire professional life from scratch, Jane discovered the frameworks that help thousands of professionals navigate successful career transitions. In this episode, you'll discover why your "messy" career path might actually be your greatest asset, how to identify your transferable skills, and the exact steps to reinvent yourself at any age. If you've ever felt like your career journey doesn't follow the traditional playbook, this conversation will be your roadmap to freedom. ___________________________ Connect with me 🔹LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🔺 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard 🔸 Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 📚 Early access to Pivotr (AI Career Mentor): https://www.pivotr.com ___________________________ Connect with Jane Jackson 🔹LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janejackson/ 🔸 Website: https://janejacksoncoach.com/ ___________________________ 💡 What You'll Learn About Career Transition: - How to successfully reinvent your career at any age (Jane's 5 career changes prove it's possible) - The career anchor method: discover what truly drives your career decisions - Why non-linear career paths are actually an advantage in today's job market - How to identify and leverage your transferable skills across industries - The values assessment technique that reveals why you feel unsatisfied at work - Jane's framework for navigating major life transitions while building career success - How to turn crisis moments into career opportunities and growth - The self-belief strategies that overcome imposter syndrome and career doubt - Why resilience and adaptability are the most valuable career skills for the future - Practical steps for career pivoting when you feel completely lost ___________________________ ⏱️ Career Transition Timeline: 05:00 - Jane's incredible career journey: from flight attendant to career coach 08:00 - The pivotal moment at 40: how personal crisis led to career breakthrough 12:00 - From Korean Airlines cabin crew to Nike-sponsored fitness champion 15:00 - The ultimate career reinvention: moving countries, divorce, and starting over 18:00 - The childhood experience that built Jane's resilience and adaptability 23:00 - How tough times create the skills needed for successful career transitions 25:00 - The career anchor framework: finding what truly drives your decisions 28:00 - Georgie's struggle: balancing ambitious career goals with personal fulfillment 32:00 - Jane's advice for managing the "two sides" of professional ambition 35:00 - Why values alignment is crucial for career satisfaction and success 40:00 - The reality of career transitions for women: timing, family, and financial independence 44:00 - How to stay relevant in an AI-driven job market through continuous learning 48:00 - The transferable skills framework: identifying what makes you valuable anywhere 52:00 - Overcoming self-limiting beliefs and building unshakeable career confidence 56:00 - The power of accomplishment-based resumes and personal branding ___________________________ 📝 The Bottom Line: Your career doesn't have to follow a linear path to be successful. Jane Jackson's story proves that career reinvention is not only possible at any age, but that the skills you develop through life's challenges become your greatest professional assets. Whether you're feeling stuck, facing redundancy, or simply questioning your career direction, the key is gaining clarity on your values and career anchor, then taking strategic action to move toward work that truly fulfills you. Stop waiting for the "perfect" time or the "right" opportunity. Your messy, non-linear career path might be exactly what prepares you for extraordinary success. The most important step is the first one – and it's never too late to take it.

Feeling trapped in the corporate grind? Dreaming of location independence but don't know where to start? This episode is your roadmap to freedom. I'm taking you behind the scenes of my 12-year journey from being monitored during lunch breaks in a rigid corporate job to running a successful business from wherever I choose - including my current 3-month stint working from a converted Sprinter van. But this isn't just another "quit your job and travel" story. I'm sharing the exact steps, the sacrifices, the skills I built, and the reality check moments that got me here. Plus, the honest truth about what working from a van is actually like (spoiler: it's not always Instagram perfect). If you've ever felt stuck in the 9-5 trap and wondered if there's another way, this episode will show you exactly how to build a life of true freedom - and what it really takes to get there. _______________ Connect with me 🔹LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🔺 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard 🔸 Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 📚 Early access to Pivotr (AI Career Mentor): https://www.pivotr.com _______________ 💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode: - The exact 12-year roadmap from corporate employee to location-independent entrepreneur - Why you need to build skills BEFORE you make the leap (and how long to wait) - The importance of getting crystal clear on your values before designing your freedom - How I built CH Solutions while still working corporate and when I knew it was time to leave - The real challenges of working from a van (wet dogs, rain days, and tiny spaces) - Why you should hire a van first before committing to van life - How to design your life around different seasons and honour multiple parts of yourself - The essential tech setup for working remotely (why Starlink is non-negotiable) - How to balance "CEO Georgie" with "Hippie Georgie" in the same life - Why freedom should be your #1 career goal and how to build it strategically _______________ ⏱️ Timestamps: 02:18 - Why freedom has always been my core value 04:31 - The corporate job that triggered my anxiety and panic attacks 06:44 - Step 1: Getting crystal clear on what you actually want 08:56 - How COVID and the Gold Coast led to the van life idea 11:21 - The unglamorous reality of van life (wet dogs and rainy days) 13:30 - Essential advice: hire a van first before you commit 15:54 - Balancing CEO Georgie vs Hippie Georgie in one life 18:13 - How I design my environment to match my goals 20:34 - Why good internet is absolutely non-negotiable for remote work 22:53 - The mindset shift from excuses to execution 24:42 - Updates on The Bold Move book and Pivotr launch _______________ 🚀 Mentioned in This Episode: - CH Solutions (my recruitment agency) - The Bold Move (my upcoming book launching November) - Pivotr (AI Career Mentor launching soon) - Starlink internet for remote work - Home and Away (blame this for my Australian dream!) _______________ 🗺️ The Freedom Formula Framework: Phase 1: Clarity (Years 1-2) - Identify your core values (mine: freedom, health, growth) - Define what success actually means to YOU - Map out your ideal working day, environment, and lifestyle - Stop chasing other people's version of success Phase 2: Skill Building (Years 3-7) - Stay in corporate longer than you want to build valuable skills - Become someone who's in demand in your industry - Don't quit before you're ready - patience is key - Build your reputation and network while employed Phase 3: Strategic Transition (Years 8-12) - Start your business while still employed (reduce risk) - Build it to profitability before making the full leap - Test and validate your business model first - Create multiple income streams for security Phase 4: Freedom Design (Ongoing) - Design your life in seasons that honour different parts of you - Match your environment to your current goals - Build systems that support location independence - Invest in quality tech and infrastructure _______________ 📝 Key Takeaway: Freedom isn't about escaping responsibility - it's about building the skills, systems, and business that give you choices. The "overnight success" you see on social media is usually 10+ years in the making. Start with clarity on your values, build valuable skills, and make strategic moves that compound over time. And remember: you don't have to choose between ambition and freedom - you can design a life that honours both. "Life is not about or. I don't have to choose one or the other. I can have both."

Think working harder and letting your work "speak for itself" will get you promoted? Think again. Meet Claire Seeber, leadership consultant, career coach, and author of "Less Hustle, More Happy," who's about to flip everything you've been told about career advancement on its head. After 15+ years in HR working with organisations worldwide, Claire discovered that most people are only operating with 50% of the career success equation. In this episode, Claire reveals the career currency framework that's helped thousands of professionals go from stuck to strategic, shares her incredible story of resilience (including being stranded on a boat for 11 weeks during COVID), and breaks down exactly how to build the visibility and relationships that actually drive career progression. If you've ever felt frustrated about being overlooked for opportunities despite your hard work, this conversation will change how you think about career strategy forever. ______________ Connect with Georgie 🔹LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🔺 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard 🔸 Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 📚 Early access to Pivotr (AI Career Mentor): https://www.pivotr.com ______________ Connect with Claire 🔹LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claireseeber/ 🔸 Website: https://claireseeber.com.au/ 📚 Book: "Less Hustle, More Happy": https://claireseeber.com.au/book/ ______________ 💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode: The 50/50 career currency rule that most professionals are missing Why "your work will speak for itself" is outdated career advice How to practice strategic self-promotion without feeling pushy The difference between resilience and anti-fragility (and why it matters) Claire's framework for knowing yourself before growing yourself How to identify who needs to know you for your next career move Why most retention strategies fail (and what actually works) The career exercise that helped Claire transition from employee to entrepreneur How to build relationships that accelerate your career growth What companies are getting wrong about keeping great talent ______________ ⏱️ Timestamps: 05:00 - Who is Claire and what drives her work with organisations 08:06 - The biggest lessons from transitioning from employee to entrepreneur 13:08 - The career exercise that changed everything: loves vs. frustrations 17:01 - Why asking the right questions beats staying stuck 18:37 - Claire's incredible resilience story: 11 weeks stranded at sea during COVID 23:51 - The difference between resilience and anti-fragility 30:00 - How to reframe challenges as adventures (practical mindset shifts) 31:00 - What companies are getting wrong about talent retention 35:05 - Why throwing money at people doesn't solve engagement 38:04 - How to actually know your people (beyond surveys) 43:08 - The flexibility debate: what great talent really wants 44:09 - Individual strategies: how to step up and be visible 46:36 - The career currency equation: 50% performance + 50% relationships 49:04 - Strategic self-promotion that actually works 52:37 - The framework for building career-advancing relationships 57:11 - Claire's book journey and the 5-part career framework 58:47 - The powerful statistic that will change how you think about work 🚀 Mentioned in This Episode: "Less Hustle, More Happy" by Claire Seeber The ELEVATE online program for career development 2024 Gallup Report on employee disengagement ($8.9 trillion cost) Career currency framework: Performance + Relationships Strategic self-promotion techniques Anti-fragility vs resilience concepts The "loves vs frustrations" career exercise 📋 Claire's Career Success Framework: The 50/50 Rule: 50% Performance (delivering outcomes, not just knowing things) 50% Relationships (visibility with decision-makers) Strategic Self-Promotion Steps: Get clear on what you actually want (not just "growth") Identify who needs to know you for that next move Build genuine relationships with those decision-makers Communicate your interests and ask for feedback Demonstrate value while making your aspirations known The Career Exercise: List what you do on your best days at work List what you do on your worst days at work Analyse the patterns and design your next move around more of what lights you up 📝 Key Takeaway: Stop waiting to be discovered. Career success isn't just about working harder—it's about working strategically. Performance gets you in the game, but relationships and visibility get you promoted. The most successful professionals understand that career currency comes from being known by the right people for the right reasons, not just from being the smartest person in the room. Your career is 25,550 days if you live to 70. What do you want to get out of it beyond just paying your bills?

Think LinkedIn is just for when you're job hunting? Think again. With 87% of recruiters using LinkedIn every single day, your profile isn't just a nice-to-have, it's your career insurance policy. And in today's rapidly changing job market, most people are setting themselves up to be completely invisible to the opportunities that matter. I'm joined by my business partner and co-founder Pam Caldwell to pull back the curtain on exactly how recruiters are really finding talent in 2025. We're sharing the insider secrets, the common mistakes that cost people opportunities, and the step-by-step strategy to turn your LinkedIn profile into a headhunting magnet. If you want to future-proof your career and have opportunities coming to you before you even need them, this episode is essential listening. _________________ Connect with us 🔹LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🔹LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caldwellpamela/ 🔺 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard 🔸 Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🏢 CH Solutions: https://www.ch.solutions 🌀 PIVOTR: https://www.pivotr.com _________________ 💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Why 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn every single day (and what this means for you) - How AI tools in LinkedIn Recruiter are changing talent discovery forever - The profile picture mistakes that instantly turn recruiters off - Why your LinkedIn profile should reflect your present, not your past - How to make yourself searchable when recruiters upload job descriptions - The gentle engagement strategy that keeps you visible without being salesy - Why LinkedIn is the most positive social media platform for professionals - How to use LinkedIn as a networking engine to research your dream companies - The power of community support during career transitions - Why your personal brand online and offline must align _________________ ⏱️ Timestamps: 01:51 - Why LinkedIn is your career insurance policy 04:24 - The biggest LinkedIn profile mistakes recruiters see daily 06:09 - The Google search reality check everyone needs 08:03 - Job title clarity and why it matters more than ever 10:21 - How AI in LinkedIn Recruiter is changing talent discovery 12:19 - The career preparation strategy for uncertain times 15:36 - Simple engagement tactics that increase your visibility 18:23 - The networking goldmine hiding in plain sight 19:49 - How to position yourself as a thought leader 21:44 - Why LinkedIn is the most supportive social platform 24:09 - The step-by-step LinkedIn optimisation checklist 27:58 - Using LinkedIn as your professional learning tool 29:24 - Supporting colleagues during redundancy periods 31:49 - Why the next 3 years will be challenging for job seekers 34:16 - LinkedIn as a networking engine for dream companies 36:10 - Authenticity online vs offline alignment 38:00 - Final advice for maximising LinkedIn opportunities _________________ 🚀 Mentioned in This Episode: - LinkedIn Recruiter AI tools - ChatGPT and Claude for profile optimisation - Canva as an example company for research - The importance of skills endorsements and certifications - Professional photography vs smartphone photos - Banner images and headline optimisation - Featured posts and evergreen content _________________ 📝 Key Takeaway: Your LinkedIn profile isn't just for job hunting; it's your digital real estate and career insurance policy. In a world where 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn daily and AI tools are changing how talent is discovered, being invisible online means missing out on opportunities you don't even know exist. Invest time in your LinkedIn presence now, before you need it, and watch opportunities start coming to you instead of you chasing them.

What if I told you that your brain is literally designed to make you miserable? And that the harder you fight against negative thoughts, the stronger they become? Meet Declan Edwards, a happiness researcher who turned his own struggles with unhappiness into a career dedicated to understanding the science of joy. After years of battling self-doubt and not knowing who he was, Declan discovered something powerful: happiness isn't something you're born with or without. It's a skill you can learn. In this conversation, we dive deep into why so many of us feel stuck despite doing "all the right things," the fascinating psychology behind our worst-case scenario thinking, and the practical tools that actually work to rewire your brain for lasting happiness. If you've been exhausted from trying to "think positive" all the time, this episode will completely shift how you approach your mental wellbeing. ______________ Connect with me 🔹LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🔺 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard 🔸 Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 📚 Early access to Pivotr (AI Career Mentor): https://www.pivotr.com ______________ Connect with Declan 🔹LinkedIn 🎙️ Podcast: "How to be Happy" (episodes on individual and workplace happiness) 🌐 Website: Free resources and tools available 📱 Social: Search "Declan Edwards," "BU Happiness College," or "That Happiness Guy" on any platform All the links can be found here: https://linktr.ee/that_happiness_guy ______________ 💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Why your brain is wired to focus on worst-case scenarios (and how this kept our ancestors alive) - The "Brown Bear Experiment" that proves what we resist will persist - How to "dance with your thoughts" instead of fighting them - The difference between mental health awareness and mental health action - Why happiness has a "set range" and how to expand yours - The 3 fundamental practices that stack the deck in your favour for happiness - How to break free from the "I'll be happy when" trap - Why comparing yourself to others steals your joy (and what to do instead) ______________ ⏱️ Timestamps: 02:13 - How Declan became "that happiness guy" 07:17 - Why challenging experiences can lead to meaningful growth 10:42 - The comparison trap and hedonic treadmill 14:56 - Balancing your inner CEO and inner monk 16:12 - What really steals happiness from us 18:04 - The expectation trap and how to escape it 21:17 - Why we set impossible timelines for ourselves 23:36 - The 3 fundamentals: Physical health supports mental health 25:51 - Getting your thoughts out of your head 28:02 - Breaking the thought-feeling spiral 29:14 - How to dance with difficult emotions instead of fighting them 31:56 - The Brown Bear Experiment explained 35:35 - Are we talking about mental health too much? 40:10 - The upper limit problem and happiness set points 42:04 - Set point theory vs set range theory 47:57 - How to be happier at work 54:33 - The ripple effect of workplace happiness on society ______________ 🚀 Mentioned in This Episode: BU Happiness College "How to be Happy" podcast The Nordic Edge (book on Scandinavian happiness research) Gay Hendricks - "The Big Leap" Set point theory and set range theory The Brown Bear Experiment Negative cognitive bias Neuroplasticity research Tony Robbins’ approach to motivation ______________ 🧠 Key Tools & Techniques: - Two-word check-in: Capture how you feel in only two words each day - Physical happiness foundation: Adequate water, movement, and sleep - Name it to tame it: Expand your emotional literacy - Otter app: For voice journaling and getting thoughts out of your head - Gratitude practice: The antidote to expectation - Mindfulness and meditation: To expand your happiness set range ______________ 📝 Key Takeaway: Happiness isn't about never feeling negative emotions or having everything figured out. It's about developing the skills to navigate life with more resilience, self-compassion, and intentionality. Your brain may be wired for survival (which includes worst-case thinking), but you can train it to experience more joy through consistent daily practices that work WITH your psychology, not against it.

In today's episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to chase multiple big dreams at once. I'm currently writing a book with Wiley, building an AI career mentor tool called Pivotr, running my recruitment company, hosting this podcast, and managing Sisterhood Club… Here's what nobody tells you: It's messy. It's unglamorous. And most days, nobody's cheering you on. I'm sharing this because I'm tired of seeing the highlight reel without the behind-the-scenes reality. If you're in your own "messy middle" right now, whether it's a career change, a side project, or a bold goal you've been putting off, this episode is your permission slip to keep going. I'm taking you inside my 4 AM mornings, my weekend sacrifices, and the five critical lessons I'm learning while navigating this season of intense growth. ______________ Connect with me 🔹LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🔺 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard 🔸 Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 📚 Early access to Pivotr (AI Career Mentor): https://www.pivotr.com ______________ 💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Why prioritisation beats work-life balance when pursuing big goals - The unglamorous reality of building something meaningful (spoiler: it's not Instagram-worthy) - Why waiting for the "perfect time" is the biggest career mistake you can make - How to act when you don't feel confident (courage comes first, confidence follows) - Why you don't need a perfect roadmap to start moving forward - The truth about sacrifice, seasons, and what it really takes to level up ______________ ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:01 - Why I'm sharing the messy behind-the-scenes right now 02:21 - What I'm working on: The book, the AI tool, and everything in between 04:43 - Lesson 1: The power of seasons and strategic prioritisation 09:10 - How to manage conflicting priorities without losing your mind 11:36 - Why "work-life balance" advice doesn't work when you're levelling up 13:51 - Lesson 2: None of this is glamorous (and that's the point) 16:10 - The quote that's keeping me going: "You'll be rewarded in public for work you do in private" 18:21 - Lesson 3: Stop waiting for permission or the perfect time 20:35 - Why "one day" never comes (and what to do instead) 22:52 - Lesson 4: Courage before confidence, why imposter syndrome never goes away 25:16 - Lesson 5: You don't need a perfect roadmap to make progress 27:34 - Final thoughts: We're all in the messy middle together ______________ 🚀 Mentioned in This Episode: The Bold Move (my upcoming book with Wiley) Pivotr - AI Career Mentor Tool AI tools: ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini Tony Robbins quote: "You'll be rewarded in public for the work you do in private" ______________ 📝 Key Takeaway: Success isn't about having it all figured out. It's about showing up consistently in the unglamorous moments when nobody's watching. If you're in your own messy middle right now, remember: progress over perfection, courage before confidence, and action despite fear.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Marny Lishman for a raw and insightful conversation about what it really feels like to hit crisis point, and why redefining success might be exactly what you need. Marny shares powerful insights into the emotions so many of us feel, exhaustion, irritability, and overwhelm, and reveals why these could be signs that you’re on the cusp of your next chapter. From listening to your emotions as valuable signals, to making tiny, conscious shifts that lead you toward real contentment, Marny shares her own journey as a psychologist and practical strategies you can implement starting today. If you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or just wondering if there’s more to life than hitting the next big goal, this conversation will help you reset your expectations and reconnect with what truly matters. ________________ 🌀 Pivotr – Your AI-Powered Career Coach Join the early-access wait-list 👉 https://www.pivotr.com ________________ 🔗 Connect with Marny Website: https://www.marnylishman.com.au LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marnylishman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marnylishman/ 📚 Grab the Book: Crisis to Contentment - https://www.marnylishman.com.au/a-beautiful-mess ________________ 🔗 Connect with Georgie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgielhubbard/ Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com ________________ 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode - Why midlife can feel like a crisis — and how to embrace it as a reset - The real reason so many people feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected - How to listen to your emotions as powerful signals for change - Small daily shifts that help you move toward contentment and ease - Why success isn’t what you think — and how to redefine it on your own terms - The surprising role of creativity and self-reflection in living a more fulfilling life - Practical tools to stop “sleepwalking” and design a life you truly enjoy ________________ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 — Cold open: “Tap into the wisdom of your emotions…” 00:28 — Georgie welcomes Marny & sets the stage for this powerful chat 03:45 — The mental health landscape post-pandemic — exhaustion & irritability 07:18 — Why we struggle to identify and process our emotions 13:17 — Getting stuck in unhealthy habits & coping mechanisms 18:57 — Midlife crisis or midlife reset? Marny reframes the conversation 22:16 — Modern adulthood: the hidden load we’re all carrying 26:14 — Why emotions like sadness & anger deserve our attention too 31:11 — Georgie’s burnout story & the habits that kept her stuck 35:08 — The first steps to moving toward a more content, intentional life 42:05 — Why redefining success can feel daunting — and why it’s so necessary 47:43 — Practical micro-changes you can make right now to feel better 54:00 — What Marny hopes you take away from this episode & where to connect ________________ 🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share this conversation with someone who needs to hear it. And don’t forget to join the Pivotr early-access wait-list — your AI-powered career coach is coming soon 👉 https://www.pivotr.com

“Stop waiting for the perfect plan, your career is built by the moves you make today.” In this episode, I sit down with my CH Solutions business partner Pam Caldwell for an unfiltered look at the five lessons that would have saved us years of stress, second-guessing, and burnout. From ditching the outdated “career ladder” mindset to finally speaking up for the promotion you deserve, Pam and I share the wake-up calls they wish someone had drilled into them at 25. Expect real stories, candid laughs, and practical takeaways you can act on before the week is out. If you’ve ever felt pressured to have it all figured out, or you’re overdue a career pivot, this conversation is your permission slip to rethink everything. ______________ 🌀 Pivotr – Your AI-Powered Career Coach Join the early-access wait-list 👉 https://www.pivotr.com ______________ 🔗 Connect with Pam LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caldwellpamela 🔗 Connect with Georgie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com ______________ 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode - Why careers are now zig-zags, not ladders—and how to plan for pivots - The “silent performer” trap that costs women promotions (and how to break it) - A simple mindset shift to beat imposter syndrome and take action faster - How to use L&D budgets and side projects to future-proof your skills - The real reason workaholism leads to burnout—and a two-step reset - Networking 2.0: turning casual contacts into career-defining allies - When to quit a company that can’t (or won’t) champion your growth ______________ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 — Cold open: “Careers aren’t ladders anymore—they zig-zag” 00:28 — Georgie welcome & episode setup 03:15 — Wake-Up Call #1: You don’t need it all figured out—stay nimble 08:10 — Wake-Up Call #2: Act before you feel ready 14:25 — Wake-Up Call #3: Speak up or miss out—Pam’s leadership lesson 22:00 — Wake-Up Call #4: Title ≠ Alignment—how chasing the wrong goal causes burnout 30:45 — Wake-Up Call #5: Your network is your net-worth—practical ways to nurture it 38:30 — Using employer training budgets without feeling guilty 42:50 — When it’s time to leave a company that’s holding you back 48:15 — Lightning round: biggest risks Georgie & Pam took in their 20s 52:00 — Listener challenge: one action to take in the next 24 hours 54:00 — Wrap-up, Pivotr early-access invite & where to connect

“It’s not just your skills. It’s how you position them.” In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on why so many talented professionals are getting stuck in today’s job market, and exactly what to do to change that. I’m joined by Eli Güdüz, Principal Technology Recruiter at Atlassian and Founder of Careersy Coaching, who has placed over 300+ candidates into some of the world’s leading tech companies. Whether you're applying for jobs, building your LinkedIn, or wondering how AI is changing recruitment, this is a brutally honest conversation about what actually works, what hiring managers look for, and the small shifts that will radically increase your chances of getting hired. If you’ve been sending out resumes, getting ghosted after interviews, or wondering how to stand out in a crowded market, this episode is for you. _____________ 🌀 Pivotr - Your AI Powered Career Coach - Sign up for Early Access 👉 https://www.pivotr.com _____________ 🔗 Connect with Eli: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliguduz/ Website: https://www.careersycoaching.com _____________ 🔗 Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com _____________ 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: - The 3 biggest reasons candidates don’t get hired - How your LinkedIn profile is secretly costing you opportunities - The mindset shift you need to stand out online - Why your resume needs to focus on outcomes, not tasks - How recruiters really use AI and LinkedIn search behind the scenes - The future of work: AI, remote work, and how top companies are adapting - Why personal branding is now non-negotiable in your career _____________ ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:30 — Cold open: The brutal truth about why people aren’t getting hired 03:00 — Eli’s career story: From recruiter to career coach 06:50 — The 3 key factors that separate top candidates from the rest 10:30 — Why communication is now your #1 career skill 13:00 — The LinkedIn mistake most candidates are making 16:00 — How to build confidence posting content online 20:00 — What recruiters actually look at in your LinkedIn profile 23:00 — Why your resume needs to show impact, not just tasks 31:00 — Should you customise your resume for every job? 36:00 — The real role of cover letters in 2025 40:00 — How AI is transforming recruitment (and what you need to do now) 46:00 — Why remote work is here to stay — Atlassian’s approach 51:00 — Final career advice for job seekers in today’s market