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Busting the myth that introverts are not suited to sales
23 Oct 2025
00:23:56
In this episode, Leah interviews Ben Lai, an introverted entrepreneur who now teaches salespeople and entrepreneurs to 'sell' whilst being authentic and true to themselves.
In this episode, Leah and Ben discuss the following:
Ben's own career journey from nursing to becoming an entrepreneur
The common misconceptions about introverts working in sales
The strengths that make introverts great at sales
Ben's coaching process and how he helps introverted entrepreneurs build their revenue
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
Redundant… Now What? How to Take Control of What’s Next
09 Oct 2025
00:20:07
In this episode, Leah Lambart, Career & Interview Coach and Founder of Relaunch Me, discusses a topic that many professionals will face at some stage in their career — redundancy.
Leah offers calm, practical guidance on how to navigate the emotional and logistical challenges that come with job loss. She shares strategies for regaining confidence, finding structure, and reframing redundancy as an opportunity to relaunch your career with clarity and purpose.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Understanding redundancy as a business decision, not a reflection of your value
The most important steps to take in the first few days after redundancy
How to access outplacement programs and professional support
Simple ways to rebuild structure, confidence, and momentum
How to reframe this transition as a chance for a new beginning
Key Takeaway
Redundancy doesn’t mean starting over - it means starting again with experience. With reflection, support, and focused action, it can become the turning point that leads you toward more meaningful, fulfilling work.
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
Financial considerations when starting a business, an interview with Hannah Jensen & Joy Gao
06 Oct 2025
00:25:37
In this episode, Leah interviews Hannah Jensen and Joy Gao from Joy Jensen, a Melbourne-based Chartered Accounting firm that supports entrepreneurs and small-to-medium businesses with a range of accounting and taxation services, including taxation compliance and consulting, self-managed superannuation funds, business consulting and preparation of accounting statements.
I this episode, Leah interviewed Hannah & Joy about what needs to be considered from a financial perspective when starting a new business. This is definitely a must-watch episode for anyone thinking of starting a new business in the near future!
In this episode, we discussed:
Key considerations from a financial perspective
Paying tax as a small business
Paying yourself a salary
What happens to all the expenses required to start a business;
and much more!
If you are looking for an accounting firm that understands the challenges faced by SME's then you can find out more about Hannah & Joy and their specialities at the link below:
https://joyjensen.com.au/
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
Finding purpose after an elite sporting career, an interview with former AFL Premiership Captain - Easton Wood
18 Sep 2025
00:29:21
In this episode, Leah interviews Easton Wood, a former Australian rules footballer for the Western Bulldogs, best known for his leadership and athletic intercept-marking. Easton captained the Bulldogs to their historic 2016 Premiership win and was recognised with an All-Australian selection and the Charles Sutton Medal in 2015. After a 14-season career spanning 188 games, Easton retired in 2021 and has since transitioned into a new career as a recruitment consultant with Hassett, specialising in accounting and finance.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Highlights and challenges of Easton’s 14-year AFL career
Whether he ever had a backup plan beyond football during his school years
How much thought he gave to life after footy while playing with the Bulldogs
The circumstances around his retirement in 2021 and the emotions tied to it
How he navigated the career transition process after leaving professional sport
Why recruitment was the right next step and the transferable skills from football
The importance of having a “Plan B” as an elite athlete
Easton’s advice for other AFL players uncertain about their post-footy careers
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
Are we being discriminated against by AI in the recruitment process?, an interview with Dr Natalie Sheard
10 Sep 2025
00:24:12
In this episode, Leah speaks with Dr Natalie Sheard, a lawyer and McKenzie Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Melbourne. Natalie has deep expertise in discrimination caused by AI systems, particularly in employment contexts, and her research explores how and where such bias occurs, its impacts, and the adequacy of current legal protections.
Natalie has been widely published in both domestic and international journals, as well as mainstream media, on topics including algorithm-facilitated discrimination, emotion recognition technologies, and AI regulation. Her outstanding research has been recognised through awards and scholarships, including the prestigious Nancy Millis Medal from La Trobe University.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Natalie’s career journey and how she came to specialise in researching AI-driven discrimination
Insights from her recent research paper, including surprising findings
How Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) often disadvantage non-traditional job seekers and specific groups most impacted
The filters being applied within AI systems that perpetuate bias
What needs to change to create a fairer hiring process for all applicants
Practical steps job seekers can take to avoid being filtered out unfairly
Natalie’s current projects and where her research is heading next
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
A purposeful career in international development and ESG
12 Mar 2025
00:34:24
In this episode, Leah interviews Ashleigh Sheridan, Founder and Managing Director - Ikigai Co, about her career in international development and ESG/Sustainability.
Ashleigh is a thought leader who drives innovation in sustainability and social impact through collaboration. She is grounded in the belief that achieving positive outcomes for people and the planet should not come at a financial cost and that driving financial results must be intrinsically linked to driving positive change for customers and stakeholders, for businesses to thrive.
In this episode Leah and Ash discuss the following:
How Ash first came to be interested in a career in international development
How she came to secure her first role after studying International Development
Ash's unique experiences working in international aid overseas, including her biggest challenges and resilience required to work in this field
Ash's recent work with Reece in corporate social responsibility and social impact roles
What individuals considering a career in this field need to consider
Links to the website that Ash discussed during the episode:
https://www.devnetjobs.org/ - This is a great website that advertises international development roles globally. They also send out notifications about public health crises and natural disasters that will require shorter-term support.
https://www.devex.com/jobs/search - Another great website for demonstrating the types of development roles are out there around the world.
Ethical jobs – roles here in Australia for charities and social enterprises that require more conventional skillsets in the international development sector (as a way to transition). They also sometimes advertise CSR roles.
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
In this episode, Leah explains how more mature employees can navigate any potential ageism when attending interviews.
Leah explains the types of interview questions that may have 'ageist' connotations and provides some practical and specific examples of responses that may help to alleviate any concerns the employer may have about your age.
This episode is for those employees who are 50+ and who are concerned about how they can compete against younger candidates in a competitive job market.
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
How do Applicant Tracking Systems work behind the scenes, an interview with HR Tech expert Sarah Fennessey
03 Nov 2024
00:28:06
In this episode, Leah and her ex-colleague, Sarah Fenessey, Principal Consultant from TQ Solutions talk about all things Applicant Tracking Systems.
Sarah is an HR tech specialist with significant experience working with clients to select, implement and optimise Applicant Tracking Systems including PageUp, SmartRecruiters, Cornerstone and other platforms. Prior to working in HR Tech, Sarah also had a long career working in recruitment roles including agency and in-house positions.
In this episode, Leah and Sarah discuss the following:
👉 Sarah's transition from recruitment into HR tech 👉 How Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) are used during the screening process? 👉 What companies are using this type of software in the recruitment process? 👉 What are the different ways that employers are using ATSs to save time in the recruitment process?
This is an episode that you don't want to miss if you are wondering how ATS's work and what goes on behind the scenes in the recruitment process.
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
Careers in Data Analysis, AI and Machine Learning, with Virginia Wheway
23 Oct 2024
00:30:33
In this episode, Leah interviews Virginia Wheway, an expert in analytics, machine learning and developing business strategies for data and analytics functions.
Virginia has 35+ yrs' experience across many industry sectors, including aviation, transport, manufacturing, medicine and futures trading including two decades of experience in senior leadership roles.
Virginia holds a PhD in data mining (statistics and computer science), a Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) from the University of Wollongong, a Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology from the University of Newcastle and a Graduate Certificate in Change Management from AGSM (UNSW). Virginia has also undertaken postgraduate study in Executive Management at The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania)
In this episode, Leah and Virginia discuss:
👉 How Virginia came to choose a career in mathematics and statistics
👉 What a typical day might look like for an entry-level data analyst versus someone more senior
👉 The best training for someone wanting to pivot into a data career
👉 What is taught in an AI/machine learning postgraduate course
👉 What sort of roles will use AI/machine learning skills
👉 The digital skills most in demand right now
👉 Whether a background in mathematics is essential to work with data
👉 Virginia's advice for someone interested in moving into this field
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
Renewable Energy Careers, with Erin Coldham, Chief Development Officer at Southerly Ten
18 Sep 2024
00:24:25
In this episode, Leah spoke to Erin Coldham, Chief Development Officer at Southerly Ten, about the different types of career opportunities available for those interested in working on a large renewable energy project such as those managed by Southerly Ten.
Southerly Ten is a specialist offshore wind energy developer for Australia and New Zealand, from the team behind Star of the South and is backed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). Southerly Ten's mission is to advance a local offshore wind industry and leave a positive legacy of clean energy for future generations.
Leah and Erin discussed the following:
👉 Southerly Ten and the projects on the horizon
👉 Examples of the types of roles required to complete such a large offshore wind project (both technical and non–technical)
👉What types of backgrounds will be required
👉 Examples of individuals who have successfully transitioned from other industries/projects into offshore wind and whether study is required
👉 What could someone interested in moving into renewable energy/offshore wind do to improve their chances of transitioning into this industry
👉 Resources and job boards for those interested in renewable energy careers
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
A Creative Portfolio Career, with actor, writer, producer and coach, Fiona Harris
14 Jul 2024
00:30:43
Have you ever dreamt of a creative portfolio career as an actor, writer, coach or speaker?
Fiona Harris has had a successful career doing all of the above.
Fiona is a multifaceted talent in the Australian entertainment industry and is known for her extensive work in television, comedy, theatre, and writing. Her television credits include roles in popular Australian series such as The Beautiful Lie, Upright, and Offspring, as well as co-writing and co-starring in sketch comedy shows like Skithouse and Comedy Inc.
Fiona has penned 19 books over the last decade, including adult fiction novels, children's series, and memoirs as well as being a regular on ABC 774 and a motivational speaker, workshop facilitator, and corporate host.
She is currently working on several new writing projects, developing two television shows, and preparing to launch a corporate communications business with her husband, Mike McLeish, to assist individuals in corporate to amplify their presentation skills and audience engagement.
In this epsiode, Fiona and Leah discuss the following:
👉 How Fiona came to pursue a creative career?
👉 The obstacles she had to overcome to get her first break
👉 Fiona's greatest career highlights and lowlights
👉 The traits required to have a successful career as a creative
👉 Fiona's current creative projects
👉 Fiona's advice to others considering a career as a writer or author
If you would like to find out more about Fiona, see below:
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
What's happening in the job market right now, an interview with Executive Recruiter, Matt Simpson
14 Jun 2024
00:30:16
In this episode, Leah interviewed Executive Recruiter, Matt Simpson, from Blackbook Executive about what he has been seeing in the job market over the last few months and why it seems so hard right now for some candidates to land an interview.
Matt co-founded specialist recruitment agency Blackbook Executive in 2011 with the intention of providing a highly specialised and personal recruitment consulting service to individuals and businesses across Australia and New Zealand. He has over 25 years of recruitment experience in the UK and Australia with various recruitment agencies. Matt has actively recruited for major names such as Asahi Beverages, Inghams, Mondelez, Fonterra, McCormick Foods, McCains and Tassal, to name a few.
In this episode, Leah and Matt discussed:
What Matt is seeing and hearing in the job market right now
Why it seems so tough in some industries to get an interview
An insight into life as a recruiter the volume of applications they are working with
How candidates can best engage with recruiters and how they should stay in touch
What recruiters are looking for when shortlisting for a role
How candidates can cut through the noise to stand out in a competitive market
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
Navigating a Career Change from Corporate to Sleep Coach, an interview with Carla Butler
02 Jun 2024
00:27:42
Carla Butler, Sleep Coach from Ora Sleep Coaching, is passionate about helping burnt out professionals improve their lives through managing stress and improving sleep. Carla believes that sleep is the key health pillar and is on a mission to arm as many people as possible with the knowledge of how important sleep is and how to fix it.
In this episode, Leah interviews Carla about her career journey from working in stressful corporate jobs to becoming a Sleep Coach and Health & Wellness advocate and how she now helps stressed out business owners, athletes, shift workers and employees to get a better sleep.
In the episode, Leah and Carla also discuss:
Why sleep is so important
How lack of sleep impacts people at work
What happens when we don't get adequate sleep
Tips for getting a better night’s sleep
How Carla can help someone suffering from insomnia or lack of quality sleep
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
Rise of the Interim Executive with Executive Recruiter, Jacinta Whelan
23 May 2024
00:33:06
In this episode, Leah interviews Jacinta Whelan, a partner with Watermark Executive Search and co-author of The Rise of the Interim Executive.
Jacinta is an award-winning author, thought leader and popular speaker on the concept of Interim Executives, Portfolio Careers and future ways of working. She leads the Melbourne office of Watermark and has over 25 years’ experience starting and leading Interim businesses in Hong Kong, New York and Australia.
Jacinta advises corporates and governments on the Executive Interim marketplace. She is regularly asked to speak to Boards and business leaders looking to stay abreast of the way organisations are engaging executive talent.
In this episode, Leah and Jacinta discuss the following
Can you explain the meaning of ‘Interim Executive?
What are the advantages of working as an interim executive?
Who is interim work most suitable for?
Challenges of working as an interim executive?
What skills do you need to be successful?
What should someone considering an interim career need to think about?
For further resources or to buy The Rise of the Interim Executive book, see the links below:
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
Learn how to ‘beat the bot’ - Applicant Tracking System secrets with Paula Grant
26 Apr 2024
00:27:52
In this episode, host Leah Lambart, speaks to Relaunch Me resume & LinkedIn writer, Paula Grant, about the importance of keyword optimisation in resumes and LinkedIn to be competitive in a job search process.
Leah and Paula discuss the following:
What is keyword optimisation on a resume and why is this important?
What organisations are using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) in the recruitment process?
Is keyword optimisation more important for some roles than others?
What is keyword optimisation on a LinkedIn profile and how this can help jobseekers and business owners/freelancers
For assistance with writing a keyword-optimised and ATS-friendly resume, please contact us via the Relaunch Me website.
www.relaunchme.com.au
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
The Day in a Life of a Communications Professional, with Belinda Hutchinson
26 Apr 2024
00:20:15
In this episode, Leah interviews Belinda Hutchinson, an internal communications specialist, about what it is like to work in internal communications, the typical challenges and the skills that you need to be successful. In this episode, we discuss:
How Belinda first came to choose communications/PR as a career
What an Internal Communications Specialist does
The challenges of working in internal communications
The skills and attributes that an internal communications specialist requires to be successful
Whether AI is having an impact of how communications professionals do their work
Advice for students considering a career in communications
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
Transitioning from Finance to Well-being Coaching, an interview with Marie Bernardo
29 Sep 2023
00:23:54
In this interview, Leah speaks with Marie Bernardo, certified well-being coach and trauma-sensitive meditation and mindfulness teacher from CoActive Life Design.
In this episode, Marie and Leah discuss the following:
Marie's own career transition from working in Finance to discovering her passion as a Well-Being Coach
How Marie supports and helps her clients who find themselves feeling overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted and stressed
Some simple and practical strategies that we can all use in our everyday life to manage our stress and overwhelm
If you are interested in finding out more about Marie and the wonderful work that she does at CoActive Life Design, then you can follow her on socials or email her to arrange an initial discussion:
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
Choosing a career with ADHD, an interview with ADHD & Executive Function Coach, Caroline Beresford
20 Jun 2023
00:26:56
In this interview, Leah interviews ADHD & Executive Function Coach, Caroline Beresford, about how she assists clients with an ADHD diagnosis identify and utilise their signature strengths to thrive both in an education and in the workplace.
In this interview, Leah & Caroline discuss the following:
Caroline's own career journey and some of the career changes that she has had along the way
What an ADHD coach does and the types of clients that she works with
What might be some of the typical challenges that someone with ADHD may encounter in an education setting and in the workplace
How individuals diagnosed with ADHD can learn how to play to their unique strengths
How employers can ensure that their workplace environment is neuro-affirming
To find out more about Caroline and The Addvocacy Project, see links to her website and socials below:
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
In this episode, Leah Lambart interviews Bianca Luscombe, Co-founder of Curiously Cauli, a food-based business that specialises in healthy, low allergen snack foods made from the humble cauliflower, about what it takes to start a product-based food business from scratch.
Bianca explains how her own health challenges inspired her to start investigating healthier gluten free snack alternatives and how a recipe gone wrong in the kitchen was how Curiously Cauli was actually created.
Leah and Bianca also discussed the following:
How to go about conducting market research when thinking of launching a food business
What steps are required to get a food business up and running
The biggest challenges that Bianca and her partner Farran faced along the way
Bianca's biggest learnings and her advice for others thinking of starting a food business
About Curiously Cauli: Curiously Cauli launched in 2018 and now stocks delicious crackers and dips in 3 states, VIC, NSW, WA and exports to Singapore & Malaysia.
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
Hot Tips for Addressing Key Selection Criteria, an interview with Jeanette Walton
08 Dec 2021
00:17:19
In this episode, Leah spoke to Relaunch Me writer, Jeanette Walton, about addressing Key Selection Criteria (KSC) correctly as part of the job application process.
Jeanette has been writing Resumes, LinkedIn Profiles, Cover Letters and Key Selection Criteria responses and Statements of Purpose for 13yrs and has an extensive background in writing, editing and proofreading. Jeanette also has a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Professional Writing from Deakin University and is a Certified Master-level Resume Writer.
In our discussion Leah & Jeanette covered the following:
What is it about applications requiring Key Selection Criteria responses that make them so time-consuming?
What it actually means when a candidate is asked to address Key Selection Criteria (KSC)?
The different ways that a candidate may be asked to address KSC and what they need to be aware of
How the resume writing process works for someone keen to get assistance with addressing KSC as part of a job application
Jeanette's key advice for candidates to ensure that their application stands out
If you are keen to find out more about how Jeanette or one of our others writers can assist you, then contact us via the Relaunch Me website for further information.
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
21st Century Resumes, with Relaunch Me resume writer, Victoria Hay
24 Nov 2021
00:23:35
In this episode, Leah interviews Relaunch Me writer, Victoria Hay, about how resumes have changed over the last decade, what recruiters are looking for when scanning a resume and her advice for listeners considering a resume update over the next few months.
In particular, we discussed the following:
What have been the biggest changes to the application process
How Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) work when scanning resumes
The importance of having a keyword optimised resume and LinkedIn Profile
Why it is so damn hard to write your own resume
Victoria's key advice for someone writing their own resume
To find out more about the Relaunch Me resume, cover letter, KSC or LinkedIn Profile writing services, click on our website here - https://www.relaunchme.com.au
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
'Hmmm! Should you Lie in an Interview?' we find out from recruiter Murray Noble
24 Oct 2021
00:30:24
In this episode, Leah interviews experienced commercial finance recruiter, Murray Noble from Noble People, to find out if it is ever okay to lie or stretch the truth in an interview.
In this episode we discussed:
SEEK's recent research about the top 4 lies that people tell in an interview
Why do candidates feel the need to lie in an interview
Why a candidate might lie about having a career break
How candidates should approach discussing reasons for leaving a bad company or boss
Can recruiters tell when candidates lie and could it come back to bite them in the future
What happens if you lie about your current salary
Murray's perspective on how the job market is looking as we prepare to come out of lockdown in Melbourne (October 2021)
Murray's advice for job seekers when it comes to working with recruiters and landing a new role
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How to Nail your Emergency Services Interview, with host Leah Lambart
17 Oct 2021
00:15:30
Leah has been coaching clients to succeed in emergency services interviews for over seven years and in this episode shares her insights into how candidates can succeed in the final panel interview.
Leah also coaches clients for other emergency services interviews (Graduate and Leadership roles) for paramedic, police, corrections and customs.
In this episode, Leah shares:
Her six key tips for succeeding in the final emergency services panel interview
What makes for good preparation
The difference between those who make it and those who don't
How an interview coaching session or mock interview can help with your preparation
For further information on the emergency services interview coaching services, or to book an Interview Coaching session or a Mock Interview, please refer to our website: Relaunch Me - Emergency Services Interview Coaching
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
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A Successful Career as a Personal Brand Photographer, an interview with Fi Mims
13 Oct 2021
00:33:41
In this episode, I spoke to the very talented Fi Mims from Fi Mims Photography about her own career journey and how she now helps others propel their own career through incredible brand photography.
This is a must-listen for any listener considering a career in photograpy or wondering how they can use photography to achieve their career goals.
In this episode, Fi and I discussed the following:
Fi's earlier career after leaving university and how she first came to be interested in photography
How Fi Mims Photography has evolved over the years
Overcoming imposter syndrome in the early days
The biggest challenges for photographers
Fi's advice for a young person keen to build a career in photography
How a personal branding strategy and professional photos can help people be more successful
How can a business owner, professional or creative communicate who they are through your images
How to prep for a shoot
How would someone go about choosing the right photographer?
For more info about Fi, or to find out how you can work with her, check out her website:
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
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Career Opportunities in Science, an interview with Neuropharmacologist Dr Carli Roulston
11 Oct 2021
00:31:44
In this episode, Leah interviews Dr Carli Roulton, neuropharmacologist and Program Manager from The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, one of the largest and highly respected brain research centres in the world.
Carli is a neuropharmacologist and has 20 years of experience working in the field of neuroscience with the University of Melbourne, the O’Brien Institute of Microsurgery and The Florey Institute.
Carli has spent the last 3 and a half years working at The Florey Institute as Head of Laboratory and more recently as Program Manager where she has specialised in research to promote recovery after stroke.
Carli also worked for many years as a Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Melbourne, she served on the Board of Stroke Association Victoria for 3 years and was the founding member of the International Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Alliance
Carli is super passionate about neuroscience and about helping others (particularly women) develop a sustainable and fulfilling career within the field.
In this episode, Leah and Carli discuss all things science including:
How Carli first came to choose science as a career
The different career options available to her after completing a Bachelor of Science at Monash University
Why Carli chose to do a PhD and what it actually involves on a day-to-day basis
The different roles that Carli has had since completing her PhD
The most rewarding parts of her career to date
The frustrations that people need to be aware of if they choose a science career
What transferable skills that Carli used to move from a Laboratory Manager role into Program Management
Carli's advice for any students who are contemplating a career in science to improve their employability in the future
If you are considering a career in science, then this episode is not to be missed! Enjoy!
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Preparing for Graduate Recruitment and Assessment Centres, an interview with Lyndsay Shaw
02 May 2021
00:41:04
In this interview, Leah interviews one of our own Relaunch Me coaches, Lyndsay Shaw, who works with our clients in Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast.
Lyndsay had an extensive corporate background commencing her career as an Auditor with KPMG in South Africa before transitioning into the Graduate Recruitment team and building a very successful career in graduate, training, facilitation and leadership development of KPMG’s Partners and high potential talent.
Lyndsay suffered a major health setback whilst working for KPMG in Sydney and as a result, had to re-evaluate her career and lifestyle choices. She now lives and works from the beautiful Sunshine Coast where she has portfolio career that allows her to maintain a sensible work-life balance whilst also dividing her work across three areas that she is passionate about.
In this episode, Leah and Lyndsay discussed the following:
How Lyndsay came to commence a career working in audit
At what point that she decided that accounting wasn't her best fit career
How Lyndsay made the transition into graduate recruitment and her experience working for KPMG and Standard Bank Group
How a major health setback led Lyndsay to re-evaluate her life and career
How Lyndsay manages a ‘portfolio career’ and whether she would recommend it to others
Lyndsay's advice for students preparing for graduate recruitment interviews and assessment centres
Lyndsay's advice for others who have had to re-evaluate their career due to illness or other unexpected changes in their personal life
If you would like to find out more about Lyndsay Shaw and how you can work with her, then check out her profile on the Relaunch Me Team page, or contact us to book a session with her via our Contact page.
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
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Scientist to Award-Winning Airbnb Owner, an interview with Sarah Andrews
22 Apr 2021
00:28:46
Designer, Stylist, Storyteller, Author, Innkeeper, Teacher, Collaborator, Photographer, Adventurer, and Sailor - Sarah Andrews is a lady of many talents and has a great career story to share.
In this episode, Leah interviewed Sarah Andrews, owner of iconic Tassie Airbnb, Captain's Rest and creator of The Hosting Masterclass, an entire school, which teaches micro-hoteliers the secret of her success as an Airbnb owner, from choosing a property, all the way to being booked out year-round.
In this episode, Leah and Sarah discussed:
How Sarah commenced her career working in the corporate world and when she made the decision to do something different
How she came to be stranded in Mexico with no passport, no money and only the wet clothes on her back
How this led Sarah to re-evaluate her life and what she loved
How Sarah saw the potential in a run-down cottage in Strahan, Tasmania and how she has transformed it into a highly successful Airbnb in less than three years
Pros and cons of running an Airbnb as a business
What is The Hosting Masterclass all about
Sarah's key piece of advice for anyone considering setting up their own AirBnB
For further details about Captains Rest or Sarah's workshops or masterclass, see the links below:
The Hosting Masterclass visit: https://www.thehostingmasterclass.com/
Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahandrews.co/?hl=en Captains Rest: https://www.instagram.com/captainsrest/?hl=en The Hosting Masterclass: https://www.instagram.com/thehostingmasterclass/?hl=en
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A career transition story from Publishing to NFP to Marriage Celebrant, an interview with Sophie Coombes
11 Mar 2021
00:42:19
In this episode, Relaunch Me Career & Strengths Coach, Emma Hodgson, interviews the delightful Sophie Coombes, a serial career changer who is currently living her best life as a Civil Marriage Celebrant on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
In this engaging episode, Emma and Sophie discuss the following:
How Sophie started her career working in sales & marketing
Sophie's first career transition into the world of publishing with Allen & Unwin
Different roles within the publishing industry
Sophie's second career transition into Donor Relations with Not-for-Profit Reach Out
The key differences between working in corporate vs a Not-for-Profit (NFP)
How Sophie came to be interested in becoming a Civil Marriage Celebrant
What it takes to become a Marriage Celebrant
Pros and cons of working as a celebrant
How Sophie has successfully built her business, Making Magic Moments, over the past decade
You can find out more about Sophie's business on her website Making Magic Moments
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
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Big 4 Management Consultant to 'Travis' Start-Up Founder, an interview with Nicole Tj
09 Mar 2021
00:40:01
In this interview, Leah interviews the very versatile and dynamic Nicole Tj, who with her co-founder Thomas Lo, has founded a new start-up Travis - described as the 'Pinterest of travel apps' by allowing users to save travel inspiration mood boards, plan trips and create user-generated travel guides.
Currently, in seed stage, Travis claims to be the first social media platform to let users share travel-specific content to create real-world itineraries.
In this interview, Leah and Nicole discussed the following:
How Nicole chose first degree after school
Nicole and Thomas' first startup project, Project Anon
Nicole's experience working as a Management Consultant at Deloitte Digital
How Nicole and her partner Thomas first identified an opportunity to start Travis
What Travis is all about, and how you can use it to plan your next holiday
What does 'seed stage' actually mean in start-up land
What transferable skills has she used from her time working at Deloitte
Networking opportunities for start-up founders
What it takes to found a start-up
What advice Nicole has for others thinking about starting their own start-up or joining a start-up
Nicole holds a Master of Management (Marketing) and Bachelor of Music (Honours) from the University of Melbourne.
Here's the special link that Nicole has provided to our first 30 listeners who want to sign up for a 'same day' beta invite to try out Travis! https://www.travistravis.co/invite-only code "RELAUNCHME"
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
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In this episode, Leah interviews Lindy Alexander, an award-winning freelance food, travel and lifestyle writer.
Lindy’s work has been published in numerous digital and print publications including Sunday Life, The Age/The Sydney Morning Herald, The Guardian, Travel + Indulgence, Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, delicious., Good Food, The Saturday Paper, SBS Life and Jetstar magazine. She has also created content for brands, organisations and companies including SEEK, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, Indeed, EML and the Great Ocean Road regional destination websites.
In this episode Leah and Lindy discussed the following:
Lindy's career as a social worker prior to becoming a writer
The pros and cons of working in social work
Lindy's transition from social worker to writer
The pros and cons of being a freelance writer
How to cope with rejection when starting out as a writer
Whether it is necessary to complete a formal degree to become a paid writer
How writers get paid
Lindy's course for aspiring freelance writers
Lindy's advice to others keen to pursue a career as a professional writer
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
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In this final episode for the year, Leah discussed what you can do over the next month to prepare to achieve your career goals in 2021. This included:
Setting SMART career goals
Identifying skill gaps
Identifying relationships that are key to your success
Updating your job search collateral to ensure that it is contemporary and keyword optimised
Mastering your behavioural interview skills
Thanks to all our listeners in Australia and other parts of the world near and far who have tuned into the podcast this year. We hope to have you back in 2021!
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Network your way to Career Success with The Network Catalyst, Kerryn Powell
06 Dec 2020
00:40:29
In this episode, Leah interviews Kerryn Powell, Founder of The Network Catalyst and business networking group Your Time Matters.
Kerryn has been helping people build authentic connections and conversations for over 30 years and she understands that in this ever-changing business landscape, it has never been more important to connect with the right people to build trusted and profitable relationships.
In this episode we talked Leah and Kerryn discussed:
Kerryn's own career journey prior to starting her own business and how she joined the dots
How Kerryn came to be so passionate about networking
The most common fears that people have when it comes to networking
Effective networking strategies that suit people who don’t like large events
Kerryn's hot tips for people who find that making small talk doesn’t come naturally
Kerryn's business networking group ‘Your Time Matters’ and who can join
Success stories from networking at 'Your Time Matters'
Kerryn's top 3 tips for people who have a fear of networking
To connect with Kerryn or to hear more about Your Time Matters, you can find her at the following links:
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Using Strengths to Find Your Sweet Spot, with Emma Hodgson
31 Oct 2020
00:28:18
In this episode, Leah spoke to our wonderful Sydney-based Career & Strengths Coach, Emma Hodgson, about the power of understanding your strengths to enable career development and job searching success. In this episode, we talked about:
What does Strengths Coaching involve and what exactly is the definition of a 'strength'
What sort of people benefit from strengths coaching
Examples of how strengths coaching has helped some of Emma's previous clients overcome certain hurdles in their career
How can strengths coaching help people in their career development
How can people use strengths coaching to facilitate their job search?
How Emma and Leah use their realised strengths in their current work
For more information on Strengths Coaching, or to book a Strengths Coaching session with Emma or Leah, contact us here.
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
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A Career In Landscape Architecture, with Naomi Blashki
26 Oct 2020
00:26:48
In this episode, Leah speaks with Naomi Blashki about her successful career as a Landscape Architect and her broad experience working in a range of different landscape architecture environments including; residential. commercial and local government / public spaces.
In this episode, Leah and Naomi discussed the following:
How Naomi chose this career pathway and her course
What content is covered in a Landscape Architecture course and the expected workload
The different pathways available to landscape architecture graduates
A typical day in the life of a landscape architect
The expected challenges faced by landscape architects in their daily work
Naomi's personal career highlights
What Naomi has learnt about herself since running her own landscape architecture business, Ginkgo Paradise
Naomi's advice for a young person considering a career in landscape architecture
Industry associations mentioned in this podcast include:
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Do you really need a cover letter? with executive recruiter Nicola Crocco
12 Oct 2020
00:18:17
In this episode, Leah talks to Nicola Crocco, Executive Recruiter/Director of Talent Effect about whether candidates really need a cover letter in the current job market. In this episode we discuss the following:
Do recruiters actually read the cover letter?
Do you read the cover letter or the resume first, and why
What exactly are you looking for in the cover letter?
Do you have a preferred style of cover letter?
Is the video cover letter going to replace the written cover letter?
What are the most common mistakes that people make in a cover letter?
What is the most memorable cover letter that you have ever read, and why?
If you are interested in connecting with Nicola or her business partner Lisa Canning, you can connect with them using the following links:
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Identifying your transferable skills, with Leah Lambart
12 Sep 2020
00:13:19
In this episode, Leah discussed the importance of being able to identify and articulate your transferable skills when looking to make a career change.
In this episode, Leah discussed:
What are transferable skills?
Examples of transferable skills
Why identifying your transferable skills is important?
Where you need to demonstrate your transferable skills
A specific example of where transferable skills can be matched to a new career
If you need help identifying and articulating your transferable skills, then contact Leah on leah@relaunchme.com.au
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
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Corporate Marketing to Fashion Label Founder, with Emily Manley and Sophie Hose
29 Aug 2020
01:15:20
If you are considering a career in fashion or starting your own label, then this episode is a must-listen!
Emily Manley, Career & Interview Coach from Relaunch Me, interviews Sophie Hose, founder of Melbourne fashion label Tahlo, about her journey from working in various corporate marketing & strategy roles to starting her own women's fashion label.
Tahlo is an early-stage fashion technology company that aims to solve workwear for busy professional women - allowing them to reduce the hassle associated with finding clothes whilst allowing them to celebrate their own personal style and brand in a work-appropriate, simple, repeatable way.
In this episode, Emily and Sophie discuss:
How Soph came to start her career in marketing and communications
What she found frustrating about working in marketing
How she first became interested in textiles design
How an experiment inspired her to start her own business
Her inspiration for starting Tahlo and what gets her out of bed every morning
Sophie's advice for others considering a career in fashion
What she has learnt since starting her own label 3 years ago
What she misses about working in a corporate environment
What is next for Tahlo and Sophie Hose
If you would like to follow Tahlo or check out their latest range, you can find more information at the following links:
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In this episode, Leah spoke to Elinor Moshe about her own career journey into construction management and how she now uses her own experience to coach others to achieve career success within the construction industry.
In this episode we discussed:
How Elinor came to commence her career in construction management
Typical entry-level roles for construction management graduates
What does the role of a Contract Administrator actually involve
Pros and cons of working in construction
Obstacles to career success within this industry
How Elinor uses her own experience to coach others
Elinor's new book - Constructing Your Career
If you are interested in connecting with Elinor, listening to her podcast or purchasing her book, you will find more at the links below:
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
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Your career questions answered, with Leah Lambart and Emily Manley
14 Aug 2020
00:26:55
In this episode, I was joined by my colleague Emily Manley, Career & Interview Coach from Relaunch Me, to answer some questions that we have received from listeners and clients over the past few weeks.
Here are the topics that we covered in this episode:
I have lost my job and am worried that I won’t find another job in my field as it has been greatly affected since Covid-19 . Should I go back and study?
I don’t feel that I am well suited to my current job. How do I work out what I am passionate about?
I hate my job but I feel like I should be grateful to have a job. I feel sick about having to stick it out here. I know that this is not where I should be? (We can weave in the ’status hrs heart’ stuff here)
I don’t feel that I fit into my current workplace. I have been so much happier working from home and am dreading the day when things return to normal. What should I do?
I am really struggling managing staff whilst working remotely. Any tips?
I am quite a private person do I really need a LinkedIn Profile?
I had been on a career break for a year after having my 2nd child before Covid hit. I was planning to start looking in June but now I am homeschooling kids and don’t even have time to look. I feel that recruiters won’t even look at me with such a huge gap on my resume. Help!
If you have any questions, that we can answer for you on a future episode, please email them through to me at leah@relaunchme.com.au
If you are interested in finding out more about what we do, check out our website at www.relaunchme.com.au
Thanks for listening.
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Why an 'active' job search strategy is so important
07 Aug 2020
00:16:29
In this episode, I explained the difference between 'active' and 'passive' job search strategies and why all jobseekers must be utilising an 'active' job search strategy in the post-Covid job market.
In this episode I discussed:
What is a 'passive' job search strategy
What is an 'active' job search strategy
Why an active job search strategy is so important
Three things you can do now to prepare for your future job search
An example of the 'active' job search strategy in practise
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
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How to take your interview to the next level, an interview with recruiter Nicola Crocco
30 Jul 2020
00:34:59
In this episode, Leah interviewed highly experienced recruiter, Nicola Crocco to get her tips on how senior candidates can take their interview to the next level.
In this episode, we talked about the following:
Nicola's background in recruitment and the work she does with Lisa Canning at Talent Effect
What is expected of candidates when they meet with a recruiter to discuss a specific position
The key areas being assessed when recruiters are shortlisting candidates for a role
The common mistakes that more senior candidates (even executives) make during the client interview
Recommended steps for following-up after attending a client interview
How candidates can build rapport with the interview panel on a Zoom interview
Nicola's three biggest tips for candidates if they want to improve their chances of securing future employment post-Covid
Click here for further information about Talent Effect or to connect with Nicola:
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
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How to prepare for a behavioural interview, with host Leah Lambart
25 Jul 2020
00:14:46
In this episode, Leah discusses her favourite topic 'How to prepare for behavioural interviews'. This topic is close to her heart as she remembers her first behavioural interview after completing university which was a complete train wreck. She now aims to ensure that others don't endure the same dreadful experience.
In this interview, Leah discusses the following:
What is a behavioural interview
What is the purpose of a behavioural interview
How to best prepare for a behavioural interview
What is the 'STAR' or 'STARLA' method
Where candidates typically go wrong during behavioural interviews
How Relaunch Me can help you prepare for your next behavioural interview
At Relaunch Me, we coach clients preparing for behavioural interviews across all industries including government, emergency services (firefighter, paramedic, police, customs/border force), graduate/clerkships, legal, accounting, HR, information technology, design, community services, nursing, teaching, engineering, property & construction and many more.
For further information on how we can assist you prepare for your next behavioural interview - click here.
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
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Data Analyst to Data Presentation Coach, an interview with Kate Norris
17 Jul 2020
00:26:56
In this episode, Leah interviews Kate Norris about her earlier career working in finance and how she leveraged off her data analyst background to co-found her own business, Presentation Boss, where she coaches technically-minded professionals to present their data in a more meaningful and engaging way. These are some of the topics that we discussed:
How Kate came to choose her first career working in finance
What a typical day looks like in the life of a data analyst
The motivation for starting her own business
The challenges of starting a new business
How Presentation Boss helps technical professional hone their presentation skills
The steps to an effective and engaging presentation
What is Toastmasters and how can it help someone improve their speaking skills
What transferable skills Kate used from her earlier career when starting her business
If you are interested in finding out more about how Kate and her business partner, Thomas Krafft, can help you make better presentations, you can contact them at the links below:
For some great tips on improving your public speaking and presentation skills, I also highly recommend Kate and Thomas's podcast The Presentation Boss Podcast.
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
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100 Lunches with Strangers, how Kaley Chu changed her life for the better
09 Jul 2020
00:24:59
Finding herself in a humiliating situation as a result of her shyness, Kaley Chu decided something had to change and set herself a crazy challenge to have lunch with 100 strangers. What came next completely changed her life.
Kaley is now an author and TEDx speaker and she has also left the financial planning field to focus on motivating others to step out of their comfort zone in order to reach their full potential.
In this episode, Kaley and I discussed the following:
Why Kaley set herself a goal to have 100 lunches with 100 strangers
How she overcame her fear to invite strangers to have lunch with her
What she learnt about overcoming fear in those early days
Some of the memorable lunches that she had during the challenge
How this experience has changed her life for the better
What she has learnt about yourself since she embarked on this challenge
Kaley's advice for others who are scared to reach out and contact strangers
For more information about Kaley, or to purchase her book '100 Lunches with Strangers':
Website - https://www.kaleychu.com Social media - @kaleychu
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
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Careers in Health & Safety, an interview with CEO of Women in Safety, Alanna Ball
02 Jul 2020
00:24:22
In this episode, Leah interviews Alanna Ball who has had a decade of experience working in Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) in addition to being the Founder and CEO of the 'Women In Safety' networking group which has grown to 1,100 members.
In this episode, we discussed:
How Alanna came to be interested in working in this field
The type of work you might do on a day-to-day basis
The different types of roles within an OH&S team
The skills and attributes that would help someone in this field be successful
What is the 'Women in Safety' group and why did Alanna set it up
How people can join 'Women in Safety'
If you are interested in finding out more about careers in Occupational Health & Safety, then refer to the industry association here: https://www.aihs.org.au/
To find out more about the 'Women in Safety' program refer to the links below:
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
Exploring careers in Cyber Security, an interview with expert Claire Pales
19 Jun 2020
00:26:03
In this interview, Relaunch Me coach Clare Pickard, interviews cybersecurity expert Claire Pales about the world of information security.
Claire is the best selling author of “The Secure CIO”, host of “The Secure CIO Podcast” and Director of 27 Lanterns, a consulting company committed to helping organisations create and sustain effective information and cybersecurity teams.
Prior to establishing her own consulting business, Claire also had 15+ years experience leading teams in Corporate Security, Online Trust and Safety and Cyber Security within organisations including Telstra, Sensis and Sportbet.
In this episode, Clare and Claire discussed:
Claire's career journey to date. her decisions along the way and how she came to run her own business 27 Lanterns
The different types of roles within cybersecurity and what they involve
What would be a typical study background for people working within cybersecurity
The key skills and attributes required to be successful in information security
What sort of research should someone conduct if they are thinking about making a career change into cybersecurity
Claire's advice for people considering a career change in this industry
What are some of the common backgrounds for people transitioning into this area
A typical day for a cybersecurity professional
Claire's work at 27 Lanterns and why she started her business
Claire's advice for someone considering this area as a potential career path
If you are keen to hear more about the Information Security industry, then Claire is also the host of The Secure CIO Podcast.
You can also sign up to her newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dMeS9A
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
How to stand out in the job market, an interview with Talent Acquisition Manager Marj Glazebrook
10 Jun 2020
00:41:17
In this interview, Leah interviews Marj Glazebrook, Talent Acquisition Team Leader of Thales, about how recruitment has changed over the years and how both graduates and experienced candidates can stand out in a competitive job market.
In this interview Leah and Marj discussed:
How recruitment has changed over the years
How Covid-19 has affected business from a recruitment perspective
How candidates can prepare for the new normal, in particular, video interviews
What the Graduate Program involves at Thales
The benefits of being selected for a Graduate Program
The different steps involved in the graduate recruitment process
The skills and attributes that recruiters are looking for when hiring graduates
How graduates students can stand out for the right reasons
How recruitment has changed for experienced hires since Covid-19
Advice for candidates who are currently in the job market
If you are interested in exploring career opportunities at Thales, you can follow the company LinkedIn page to receive notifications about jobs and company news.
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.
Leaving the corporate lifestyle to start a Personal Styling Business, an interview with Lisa Stockman
02 Jun 2020
00:33:03
In this episode, Leah interviews Lisa Stockman about her decision to leave working in corporate to start her own Personal Styling business.
In this episode, Leah and Lisa discussed:
Lisa's career path after university including working in sports management, teaching English overseas, running a boutique fashion business and working in Training / Learning & Development roles for retailers such as Cotton On, Typo and Grill'd
Making the decision to leave corporate to focus on personal styling
What Lisa studied to gain her styling qualification
Different career avenues for a stylist; and
Lisa's advice for others considering setting up a personal styling business
If you are interested in connecting with Lisa to find out about her personal styling sessions or to engage her for a corporate branding workshop, then you can find her contact details below:
If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session.
If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion.
If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice.