The Career Confidence Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this solo episode, I share my journey as I prepare for maternity leave and the upcoming transition into motherhood. As I embrace this new chapter, I discuss how I've balanced my legal career, business, and self-care, while also preparing for labour and postpartum life.

You'll hear about my tips for a seamless work handover, the importance of embracing rest, and the steps I'm taking to prepare both mentally and physically for childbirth. I also dive into my thoughts on navigating the unknowns of motherhood, the support systems I've put in place, and how I'm embracing the dual roles of being a driven professional and a first-time mom.

This episode is packed with insights on surrendering control, the power of community, and the importance of taking things one step at a time. Whether you're a soon-to-be mum, thinking about starting a family, or just interested in how I'm navigating this exciting time, there's something here for you.

Resources Mentioned:

• Move With Mama Physio app for prenatal and postpartum exercises
• Insight Timer app for daily meditation

Tune into this episode today.

Connect with the host:

Website: https://marijaduka.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/ 

Instagram: @marija.duka

Email: hello@marijaduka.com

Click HERE to sign up to the free 3 mindset shifting e-lessons.

In this episode, I chat to Lazz Tomic, an expert in employee well-being and safety, to transform your understanding of burnout and workplace wellness. 

Lazz shares his journey from physical therapy to corporate injury management and his advocacy for a holistic approach to employee health. 

We discuss root causes of poor well-being and provide actionable strategies for companies to prioritise their staff’s health.

We also tackle the epidemic of loneliness and disconnection in today’s corporate world, emphasising the importance of balancing financial KPIs with fostering genuine human connections. 

Lazz and I share personal anecdotes on the role of trust and vulnerability in creating a supportive work environment. We explore the generational shift in workplace values and how leaders can bridge the gap between older and younger employees' priorities.

Lastly, we delve into the importance of maintaining a business's founding purpose and the balance between profit-driven motives and nurturing leadership qualities. 

Join us for an episode filled with valuable advice on creating a healthier and more connected workplace.

Connect with our Guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lazztomic/

Connect with the host:

Website: https://marijaduka.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/ 

Instagram: @marija.duka

Click HERE to sign up to the free 3 mindset shifting e-lessons.

Tough times call for leaders to rise up to the challenge and encourage a sustainable and thriving workplace for their teams. But how exactly can you do this from a practical perspective?

 Our guest today will be providing us with lots of insight and practical tips on how you can create a thriving work environment, encouraging engagement and optimal performance without the burnout. 

Anna Glynn is a speaker, educator and coach on thriving workplaces. Anna sees her key role as translating research into relatable strategies for organisations to empower their people and performance to thrive. Anna’s mission is to create workplaces where people can be at their best each day and are better off having worked there!

Having worked in the financial services industry for a decade including leading national sales teams, Anna understands what it’s like to manage people and be responsible for driving growth in the workplace.

In this episode, Anna and I chat about:

• why it’s more important than ever before to have strong leaders and how they can lead their teams to thrive during ever-changing environments; 
• how we can individually lead ourselves during difficult times;
• ways to keep engagement high amongst teams to ensure optimal performance; and

So much more!

Let's dive into this conversation with Anna Glynn.

Connect with our Guest:

Purchase Anna's book STRONG HERE.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-glynn-mapp-0797b639/ 

Instagram: @annamglynn

Website: https://annaglynn.com.au/ 

Connect with the host:

Website: https://marijaduka.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/ 

Instagram: @marija.duka

Click HERE to sign up to the free 3 mindset shifting e-lessons.

You can’t control what happens to you, but you can choose how you respond to the circumstances and that’s where the power lies. 

Our guest today is the shining example of this quote. Sarah Susak completely turned her life around (literally) after being diagnosed with a rare head and neck cancer, which she survived. In this episode we dive deeper into that journey and what she did to transform both her physical, mental and spiritual state. 

Sarah Susak has a 20+ year career as a corporate lawyer starting in her early years in private practice before moving to Colgate Palmolive Pty Ltd as their Corporate Counsel on a secondment. That secondment turned into an almost 10 year stint with Colgate eventually as their General Counsel moving to Geneva, Paris and New York for various international roles and specialising in marketing and innovation. 

As a lifelong charitable volunteer and devoted philanthropist she then took an unexpected but unregrettable return to Australia to work for a charity she is passionate about requiring an almost three year sabbatical from law all together. She worked for Wayside as their Partnerships Manager in a non legal role filling one of her great passions which is community. 

Her legal career was reignited when she took the role as general counsel at Coca-Cola where she had great fun for almost another ten years before moving to her current role as GC in an iconic Australian food manufacturing company called Kinrise who makes famous brands like Cobs popcorn and Greens baking products. 

She has also just launched her new business, a side hustle for something she is exceptionally passionate about given its huge impact on her own health and wellbeing after a very frightening battle with cancer (which she has survived!) and that business is called Medi Steady Go where on weekends she teaches Vedic Meditation, an ancient and effortless meditation technique she credits with transforming her life. 

She also has a book in the oven that is almost finished baking which she plans to release this year! She is a mother of a gorgeous 7 year old girl called Stella and is married now for over 10 years to her Croatian husband Halan. 

In this episode:

• Sarah shares her career journey and how following her heart always leads her to the next exciting opportunity.
• She talks about how she took charge of her life after being diagnosed with cancer and how vedic meditation completely transformed how she shows up in life today. 
• Sarah also answers the million dollar question, can you have a successful career and also a thriving life.

We talk about this and so much more.

I know how much value you’re going to receive from this episode, Sarah is one in a million and provides so much wisdom in a practical way you can start implementing in your life right now. 

Tune in today!

Connect with our Guest:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-susak-2795b3a5/ 

Instagram: @sarah_susak

Website: https://www.sarahsusak.com/home

Connect with the host:

Website: https://marijaduka.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/ 

Instagram: @marija.duka

Click HERE to sign up to the free 3 mindset shifting e-lessons.

Let’s address the elephant in the room… the impending recession and times of economic instability (eeek). It’s natural that times of economic instability makes everyone feel nervous and some may even be questioning the future of their role within their organisation. 

When there are difficult times of instability, it’s more important than ever before to have strong leaders that make their people feel secure and instil hope. 

This episode delves into three ways to be a standout leader in the context of this current economic climate. It may not be what you expect! 

Tune in to listen.

Connect with the host:

Website: https://marijaduka.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/ 

Instagram: @marija.duka

Resources: https://www.sarahsusak.com/medi-steady-go-courses 

Have you ever thought about what makes up a workplace culture? This is something that we all like to talk about, right? Is it a good culture, is it a toxic culture? Workplace culture is made up of shared values, attitudes, behaviours and standards that make up a work environment. But have you thought about this more deeply in terms of how each of us form a workplace culture, how we ourselves are a representation of our culture, our internal, intrinsic culture. 

My husband (a wise and emotionally intelligent man) introduced me to the idea of the "culture of you." It made me reflect on how we present ourselves in the world and the impact it has on our surroundings. Rather than succumbing to a victim mentality, blaming external factors for our experiences, we have the power to shape our internal culture and, as a by-product, influence the external workplace culture.

So, how can you create a strong culture of you? Tune in to this episode to find out. 

Connect with the host:

Website: https://marijaduka.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/ 

Instagram: @marija.duka

Did I hear you say, new year, new money goals? When it comes to financial planning - alot of us don’t really have a plan. No shade whatsoever.  We might have a big goal we want to achieve and we start to save for it but then life happens pushing that goal further ahead. The reality is that money touches all areas of our lives so how can we build a better relationship with money and hit those big beautiful goals we have. 

If you think about your goals in the past or even goals you might have right now, for example quitting your job and starting your business, starting a family, going on that holiday, moving overseas, upgrading your car or home. Guess what all of these areas require planning our finances so that we can achieve these goals and feel financially secure. 

Our guest today will be talking to us about all things financial planning so that you can achieve your financial goals sooner rather than later. 

Our guest is Sam Woodhouse, a financial adviser with over a decade's experience in financial services, Sam knows the levers that you can pull to get ahead in your financial life. He knows how sorting out this money stuff can ultimately give you more clarity to enjoy life.

Sam and I talk about:

• The common issues faced by busy professionals in managing their money;
• Managing your money to align with your financial goals; and
• How to create financial goals so you’re more likely to achieve them. 

We talk about this and so much more. 

Now let's dive into today's episode with Sam. 

Connect with our Guest:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelwoodhouse/

Instagram: @sam_woodhouse_money

Website: https://intunefs.com.au/ 

Join Sam’s email list HERE. 

Connect with the host:

Website: https://marijaduka.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/ 

Instagram: @marija.duka

Click HERE to sign up to the free 3 mindset shifting e-lessons.

Say goodbye to rushed resolutions and hello to crafting a vision for 2024 that's not just a list on a page, but a sustainable, fulfilling journey you'll embark on with joy.

This episode isn't just about setting the stage for a year of achieving your biggest goals; it's about understanding the 'why' of your dreams and leaving the 'how' for later.

With thought-provoking questions and a step-by-step process, I'll lead you through envisioning a future that resonates with who you are and who you aspire to become.

Turn off those notifications and take yourself on a goal-setting date to make this experience fun and exciting.

Get your free goal-setting spreadsheet HERE.

Work with me
The Unbound Lawyer coaching program HERE.
Book discovery call HERE.

Connect with the host:

Website: https://marijaduka.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/ 

Instagram: @marija.duka

As we close out the year, I'm sitting down to share my highlights and lessons from the past year.  From marrying my best friend to running my first in-person workshop at the InView conference, to working with incredible clients, it's been a year of growth, development, and deepening self-trust.

Towards the end of this episode I look to 2024 and what my plans are and I give you a cheeky insight into something special I'm creating.

Thank you for tuning into The Career Confidence Podcast this year and I can't wait to be back with more episodes in the new year. 

Work with me in 2024
Click HERE to find out more about The Unbound Lawyer.
Click HERE to book a discovery call.

Resources
Mindset Shifts Free E-Lessons HERE.

Connect with the host:

Website: https://marijaduka.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/ 

Instagram: @marija.duka

When you hear the words public speaking, do you run the other way? Well, our guest today might change your perception on the way you look at public speaking and dare I say, even look at it as a fun experience where you get to show up as your authentic self whilst providing value to your audience. 

Our guest today is Theo Kapodistrias, a multi-award-winning lawyer, based in Hobart, Tasmania. He is also an award-winning speaker, trainer and public speaking coach, running his own business www.theokap.com.au. He is the General Counsel at Evergen - an energy management software company.

On our journey with Theo, we explore his career transition from an in-house lawyer at the University of Tasmania to his current role as General Counsel at Evergen, and his role as a public speaking coach. His passion for public speaking was ignited in high school and has since then fueled his mission to empower individuals and business owners to communicate their value effectively. He takes us behind the scenes of TEDx Hobart, an initiative he started to shine a spotlight on the remarkable people in Tasmania and inspire others to share their ideas.

In this episode Theo:

• reframes how we look at public speaking;
• provides practical tips and mindset shifts on overcoming our fear of speaking 
• Talks about the power of building trust and connection through communicating authentically; and
• shares how we can communicate more effectively in the workplace. 

Without further ado, let's dive into this episode and meet Theo!

Connect with our Guest:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theo-kapodistrias/

Instagram: @theokap88

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theokap.com.au

Website: www.theokap.com.au.

Resources: Free Ultimate Presentation Guide HERE

Online course: https://www.theokap.com.au/communicate-for-impact 

Connect with the host:

Website: https://marijaduka.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/ 

Instagram: @marija.duka

Click HERE to sign up to the free 3 mindset shifting e-lessons.