What's Next? with Dr Jo

The conversation covers the career perceptions of Gen Z, the process of navigating career choices, the importance of industry placements and experience, and the development of confidence and skills through internships and work experience. The conversation covers the importance of diverse work experience and communication skills, negotiating university placement and internships, challenges of university placement policies, and the significance of societal engagement and industry collaboration. It emphasizes the need for young people and institutions to work together, inspire young people to do placements, and acknowledge the limits that young people have today.TakeawaysGen Z and Career PerceptionsNavigating Career ChoicesIndustry Placements and ExperienceConfidence and Skill Development Diversity in Work ExperienceNegotiating University PlacementImportance of Societal EngagementIndustry-University CollaborationChapters00:00 Gen Z and Career Perceptions08:24 Industry Placements and Experience24:51 Confidence and Skill Development30:11 Negotiating University Placement and Internship36:35 Importance of Societal Engagement and Industry Collaboration

Sandra Duarte shares her inspiring career journey, from overcoming self-doubt to becoming a successful CEO and industry leader. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship and empowering young people, as well as the need for a positive workplace culture. Her transition to consulting and leadership training reflects her commitment to creating high-performing teams and positive work environments. The conversation explores the changing dynamic of work, the impact of compassionate leadership on employee well-being, the cultural shift in leadership styles, the importance of positive work culture, and advice for young professionals entering the workforce.TakeawaysOvercoming self-doubt and seeking opportunitiesEmpowering and mentoring young people Compassionate leadership drives employee well-being and productivityPositive work culture is essential for employee satisfaction and retentionChapters00:00 Introduction to Sandra Duarte's Career05:25 First Break in the Publishing Industry13:00 Overcoming Fear of Rejection and Seeking Opportunities33:10 The Changing Dynamic of Work44:10 Cultural Shift in Leadership Styles52:10 The Importance of Positive Work Culture59:27 Advice for Young Professionals

Can you build a meaningful career in the arts and still be practical?In this episode of What’s Next with Dr Jo, I’m joined by acclaimed author Hayley Scrivenor for a thoughtful and honest conversation about pursuing creative work while building a sustainable career and a full life beyond it.We unpack the myth that careers in the arts are unrealistic, and instead explore what it actually looks like to take your creative practice seriously, without putting everything else at risk.Hayley shares practical insights on:Building a Plan B alongside your artistic careerDeveloping skills that support creative work over timeStaying authentic in your voice and career choicesNavigating uncertainty in creative industriesWhy your career should be part of your life: not your whole identityThis conversation is for anyone who has ever been told their passion isn’t practical — and for educators, parents, and young people thinking differently about what meaningful careers can look like.Because creative careers aren’t just possible, they’re powerful, purposeful, and often built in beautifully unconventional ways.🎧 Listen now to hear how authenticity, creativity, and practical planning can exist side by side.

Dr Jo meets Associate Professor Corey Tutt, the Founder and CEO of Deadly Science. From the science labs, to THE most important voice in First Nations STEM education, we hear how grit, determination, and a willingness to push the edges led Corey Tutt to a career of purpose and passion.