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Why have a career when you can have an adventure? - with Andrew Bosomworth
#189: Andrew Bosomworth is a former electrician, scuba instructor and self-identified adventurer. He explains the benefits of trading career progression for adventuring, how he gets inspiration for different adventures, and the type of long-term plans most travellers have.
What you’ll learn
[01:20] What it means to be a business manager in the Formula One industry.
[03:19] The benefits of having a team of staff from around the globe.
[04:25] How much time Andrew spends managing people.
[05:44] The different job roles Andrew has worked in.
[07:17] Travelling around Africa and different Massai traditions.
[09:44] The volunteering work Andrew did in Africa.
[10:33] How Andrew became inducted into a Massai tribe.
[13:03] The benefits of trading career progression for adventuring.
[18:40] How to get the inspiration for different adventures.
[20:15] The type of long-term plans that lots of travellers have.
[22:08] How to develop an adventurous mindset.
[27:19] Working as an electrician in a supermarket during Covid.
[28:55] Converting a van into a small house and driving around Europe.
[29:43] Working only two months a year by drastically reducing costs.
[32:00] Why switch from part-time to full-time work.
[34:10] The trade-offs involved with living in a van compared to working a full-time job.
[38:15] How most people respond to the idea of a mini-retirement.
[42:25] How to deal with the common fears around travelling.
[46:00] When the best time is to follow your dreams.
Resources mentioned in this episode Please note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase. This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.
Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
From Offer to Acceptance: Navigating Salary Negotiations - with Brandon Bramley of The Salary Negotiator
#188: Brandon Bramley has a background in strategic negotiations, over a decade of experience in negotiating salaries and is the founder of The Salary Negotiator. He explains how to approach salary negotiations, why different people are offered different compensation for the same role, and how to respond to a new job offer.
What you’ll learn
[01:53] How often people can successfully negotiate their salary.
[02:33] Why companies are happy to negotiate salaries.
[04:00] Why different people will be offered different amounts for the same role.
[05:06] The culture around salary negotiations in the UK and USA.
[06:30] The danger of negotiating too hard.
[08:01] Common myths and fears around salary negotiation.
[09:36] How companies normally respond to salary negotiations.
[10:56] How to assess a compensation offer and the type of negotiation you should pursue.
[14:34] How to compare compensation packages at different companies.
[17:02] Understanding pension contribution packages in a new job role.
[19:14] How to find out the industry standard salaries for a particular role.
[21:29] When a salary negotiation starts.
[24:48] When to be candid about how much you are currently earning.
[26:21] How to approach a salary negotiation.
[28:44] How to respond to a new job offer.
[29:12] The tone you should have when carrying out a salary negotiation.
[31:29] What to do if you’re disappointed with the final salary offer.
[33:03] How your salary negotiation should change if you’re dealing with an external recruiter.
[35:13] Negotiation techniques to overcome pushback.
[36:52] Negotiating a salary with your current company.
[38:45] The reality of salary negotiation and how it should be approached.
Resources mentioned in this episode Please note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase. This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.
Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
A career in data science: what is it, who is it for and how do you get into it? - with Nicholas Cifuentes of WorldQuant University
#179: Nicholas Ciufentes-Goodbody transitioned from a career in teaching to becoming the Chief Data Scientist at WorldQuant University. He explains what data science involves, what a career in data science looks like, and why it’s such a popular field to work in.
What you’ll learn
[1:45] What WorldQuant University is and the types of programs they run.
[3:42] How a free university is possible in America.
[4:13] The motivation for a hedge fund to run a free university.
[4:50] What data science is and how it’s used.
[6:03] The biggest employers of data scientists.
[8:21] What a typical day as a data scientist is like.
[10:12] The different specialities within data science.
[12:08] What it means to be an AI engineer.
[12:40] What qualifications you need to become a data scientist.
[14:43] The level of education you need to become a data scientist.
[16:27] Character traits that successful data scientists share.
[18:10] The amount of nerds working in data science.
[20:08] Why musicians become data scientists and doctors.
[21:15] How to transition your career to become a data scientist.
[27:37] What you need on your resume when applying for a data science role.
[29:07] The best ways to learn the skills you need to become a data scientist.
[30:29] How to edit your CV when applying for a data science job.
[31:55] How to find a good data science boot camp.
[33:51] The base knowledge you need prior to joining a data science boot camp.
[36:30] The income potential of a data scientist.
[38:17] The career path of a data scientist.
[39:28] The impact AI will have on data scientists.
[42:12] The ever-changing nature of data science.
Resources mentioned in this episode Please note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase. This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.
Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
Are you working in the right environment? - with Kirsten Ramos of Elevate Performance
#092 - Kirsten Ramos of Elevate Performance talks about the importance of asking yourself if you are working in the right environment for you and how this led her from being an employee to being a business owner.
What you'll learn
[01:17] Kirsten introduces what she does and her typical clientele.
[02:17] Kirsten discusses what she helps individuals and organisations with.
[04:18] Kirsten explains how she got involved in learning and development.
[08:44] Kirsten discusses how she seized the opportunity to work in internal training.
[09:37] Kirsten explains the events that lead her to want her to work for herself.
[12:25] Understanding when a workplace isn’t a great fit for you.
[14:28] Kirsten analyses how she has dealt with difficult conversations.
[17:35] Exploring your career options when you’re not in the right workplace.
[20:09] Kirsten talks about how she built up her business client base.
[22:01] Organically building relationships and your network.
[25:45] Looking at the gaps in your own skillset to help start your own business more effectively.
[27:38] Reinvesting in your business to protect it and to assist in its growth.
[29:45] Considering how your business evolves and learning to adapt to it.
[31:49] Kirsten looks at what’s next for herself and her business.
For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:
Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
#091 - Kyle Maurer talks through his journey from being the owner of a marketing agency to working as an employee and the difference between doing what you know and doing what you love.
What you'll learn
[02:57] Kyle explains how he came to start his own business.
[04:57] Kyle reflects on his attitude when he started his marketing agency.
[07:13] Kyle discusses how he felt before making the decision to leave the agency.
[13:00] Kyle talks about how he figured out the next step in his career.
[14:00] The importance of investing in relationships.
[19:31] Kyle explains his emotions during the transition period between leaving the agency and his new role.
[21:01] Adjusting and dealing with feelings of being unemployable after working for yourself.
[24:10] How Kyle and his employer worked through the challenge of him not being in the right role.
[27:07] Utilising your natural talents over acquired talents.
[30:02] Kyle explains what he finds the most difficult part of his current role.
[32:23] Kyle thinks about where he might be in five years’ time.
[35:09] How owning your own company doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll feel fulfilled.
[36:20] Exploring your priorities to understand where your best fit could be.
For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:
Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
#086 - Food chemist, change manager, and founder of Into Action Coaching Nicole Tschierske explains the steps she took to get recognised in her new career and how she helps ambitious women in science and tech get noticed and promoted.
What you'll learn
[1:19] The dual role Nicole has as a supply chain manager and founder of Into Action Coaching.
[2:08] Nicole’s background in nutrition and food chemistry.
[4:00] What product development and innovation look like within a food context.
[6:31] What Nicole’s career path looked like and how she broke from the conventional career path.
[8:45] What Nicole did when her career was turned upside down and the problem with being paid to do nothing.
[15:22] Why Nicole decided to get career coaching rather than just applying for another job.
[17:42] How Nicole knew that getting coaching was the right path for her to follow.
[20:02] How Nicole pivoted into change management.
[22:46] The most challenging part about working in a new field in which you’re not experienced.
[25:15] How Nicole produced high-quality work even without experience.
[27:18] How Nicole decided on the type of clientele she wanted to coach.
[29:52] The type of transformations Nicole wants her clients to achieve.
[32:03] Why Nicole wants to carry on working two roles at the same time.
[33:44] How aware Nicole’s employers are of her coaching business.
[36:45] Resources that have helped Nicole in her life.
For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:
Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
#085 - Wellbeing expert and co-founder of FidlLeaf Sophie Coulthard explains the link between our values and wellbeing and how we can effectively assess and improve our wellbeing at work using the science of Axiology.
What you'll learn
[1:20] Who FidlLeaf are and what they do.
[2:18] The science used in FidlLeaf’s assessments.
[3:33] What Sophie was doing before she co-founded FidlLeaf.
[5:40] Why Sophie wanted to create FidlLeaf.
[7:39] The self-serve nature of the platform and how that allows for flexibility.
[8:38] What the science of Axiology is all about.
[11:50] What values are, how they can change, and what causes this.
[14:30] What your ‘intrinsic self’ is and how it differs from the roles you play.
[15:45] The different kinds of intrinsic values that people have.
[17:34] Why values are important to your well-being.
[19:43] How you measure a healthy balance between work and life.
[20:24] How to prioritise which areas of your life need change.
[22:19] The balance in changing internal and external pressures in your life.
[25:11] How FidlLeaf collects data.
[26:28] The format of the assessment and how it pushes you to make value judgments.
[29:33] The different types of people FidlLeaf’s assessment can help.
[32:11] The benefits of doing an assessment like this.
[33:42] What the future for FidlLeaf looks like.
[34:45] The resources Sophie recommends and the free workshop she runs.
For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:
Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
#084 - Discovery Coach and author Kari Schwear explains how she came to terms with her own feelings of discomfort and how she helps others understand their feelings and take control of their coping mechanisms.
What you'll learn
[1:23] What GrayTonic is and the type of “Gray Area” Kari focuses on.
[1:59] What it means to be in the “Gray Area” and how people find Kari.
[2:33] The programs that Kari runs.
[3:19] What Kari did before becoming a coach.
[4:49] What Kari gained from changing career seven times.
[6:13] The type of work Kari did for Porshe.
[6:52] How Kari realised that it wasn’t her job she was unsatisfied with but herself.
[11:04] How your experiences affect your perception of reality.
[12:23] How Kari recognised that she needed a coach, and how they helped her.
[15:13] Some of the techniques Kari’s coach used to help her understand who she was.
[18:15] What it means to be “ok with being uncomfortable”.
[19:37] How to move away from using detrimental coping methods and gain clarity and focus.
[23:10] Kari’s passion for helping people and how she ended up starting GrayTonic.
[27:02] The five coaches Kari has used to help her start and grow her company.
[29:08] What Kari wants to achieve with her business in the long run.
[30:32] The never-ending nature of Kari’s goal.
[31:44] Kari’s next goals for her life that she’s focusing on.
[32:30] Resources Kari recommends to others if they want to expand their life.
For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:
Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
#178: Leanne Elliott is a business psychologist and her husband Al is a prolific business leader. They explain how to avoid burnout, maintain good mental health, and thrive both physically and mentally.
What you’ll learn
[1:50] How Leanne and Elliott help create positive workplace cultures.
[3:23] Why mental health is such an important issue in today's society.
[6:06] What the term ‘mental health’ really means.
[8:20] The disconnect there is between mental health and public discourse.
[9:46] What burnout is and the difference between burnout and stress.
[14:06] The three symptoms that signal burnout.
[15:52] How common burnout is and how to know if you’re burnt out.
[18:27] What to do if you’re experiencing burnout.
[20:32] Signs that someone is experiencing burnout.
[23:25] How to support someone who is going through burnout.
[28:29] The different ways extroverts and introverts communicate.
[30:42] What burnout recovery looks like.
[33:54] The dangers of comparison and how to avoid making negative comparisons.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Please note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase. This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.
Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
#082 - Founder of Abundance Wealth Planning, Joseph Kuo, discusses the link between wealth and life satisfaction and shares his unique take on using financial planning to help uncover your life values.
What you'll learn
[01:37] Joseph introduces what he does as a financial planner.
[03:13] How life coaching and financial planning are linked.
[04:24] Joseph talks about the type of client he typically works with.
[06:24] Joseph explains what led him to working in his industry.
[11:46] Common fears behind changing your career path.
[15:46] Why do you feel scared about changing jobs.
[20:30] How to dig deeper to discover your goals and understand their importance.
[22:11] Planning different scenarios and their effect on your financial situation.
[23:15] Looking at your spending and questioning why you’re spending it.
[28:44] Understanding your values to help you reduce your resistance to your current situation.
[30:50] Taking the first steps to changing your situation.
For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:
Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
#080 - CareerGig co-founder Greg Kihlström gives an insight into what life is like working as a freelancer and the upsides and downsides associated with this ever-growing form of self-employment.
What you'll learn
[01:12] Greg introduces CareerGig and how it helps freelancers.
[03:15] Greg explains how he got into the industry.
[06:15] Defining the term ‘freelancer’.
[07:08] The similarities and differences between consulting and freelancing.
[10:05] Industries which are particularly well suited to freelancing.
[13:19] The upsides and downsides to being a freelancer.
[14:26] The freedom of freelancing.
[15:25] How you can control how much you earn through freelancing.
[16:38] How freelancers can dictate their terms.
[18:37] Collaborating with other freelancers.
[19:46] Understanding your own abilities to be able to reject jobs.
[21:25] Networking and making long-lasting relationships.
[25:10] Personality traits that translate well to freelancing.
[27:45] Positioning yourself as part of a team while freelancing.
[29:47] Planning for your transition into freelancing.
[30:22] Looking at the impact of financial crises on traditional jobs.
For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:
Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
#080 - Leadership coach Christopher R. Jones describes the steps he took to “own” his career and explains what you can do to take control of your own career path.
What you'll learn
[01:20] Christopher introduces his programme, 7 Disciplines of Authentic Leaders.
[02:42] How effective leadership is a key factor in retaining employees.
[05:21] Christopher talks about how he became involved in the IT industry.
[07:51] Christopher explains his early career.
[13:20] Christopher talks about his realisation that he wasn’t in control of his career.
[18:37] Questioning if any job can be classed as ‘safe’.
[23:12] Adapting opportunities to suit your lifestyle.
[25:15] Overcoming obstacles and learning through failure.
[26:08] Focusing on networking to grow a business.
[27:38] Christopher’s experience with applying for jobs and managing his own business.
[30:35] Christopher discusses the expectations versus reality when starting his business.
[36:42] The steps you can take to become a more effective leader.
For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:
Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
#079 - Career coach Diana Cregan explains how to plan your return to work after a career break, research different industries if you want to change career and build connections.
What you'll learn
[02:19] Diana explains how she got involved with coaching.
[07:10] Seeing your own worth and value rather than accepting any opportunity.
[08:19] Realising that you have a choice as to what you do.
[09:23] How parents think about going back to work.
[11:20] The main fears people have when they think about going back to work.
[13:16] Tackling the fear of abandoning your family.
[14:24] How to work through obstacles to understand what you want.
[16:30] How your values change over time and how to identify them.
[18:01] How personality tests can be great tools for self-awareness.
[19:44] When to start assessing your return to work.
[22:31] Combining strengths and values with research to plan your return to work.
[23:09] How researching industries through informational interviews can help you figure out what you want to do next.
[25:24] Why asking for help is a powerful tool.
[27:17] How to reach out to people on LinkedIn.
[29:40] The process of exploring career options.
[31:34] How it’s your right to craft your own future.
For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:
Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
#077 - Fempire Coach Samantha Morris explains how to define what makes your perfect day to help you find out what is important to you and what you truly value.
What you'll learn
[01:57] Samantha introduces her business and talks about running it with her husband.
[04:57] Samantha talks about the family dynamics within the business.
[06:20] Samantha explains how she became involved in coaching and with Fempire.
[08:55] Why digging deeper through coaching can reveal root problems.
[10:02] Understanding the relationship between success and happiness.
[11:42] How finding your perfect day can help you understand what happiness looks like for you.
[12:50] How routine can be a barrier in finding your perfect day.
[13:30] Identifying if your passions lie close to home or on a broader scale.
[15:17] Questioning your perfect day to help you realise what you truly want.
[17:00] Including inevitable and obligatory tasks in your perfect day scenario.
[18:26] Looking at the benefits of daily tasks that may seem mundane.
[21:12] How to start creating your perfect day.
[23:17] How your mindset and your idea of happiness can evolve.
[25:18] Revisiting your idea of a perfect day to ensure you’re working towards your current mindset
[26:22] Continually looking at your perfect day and amending it as your situation changes.
[27:32] How the perfect day exercise can help you understand what you truly value.
For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:
Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
#076 - Online marketing expert Liana Ling shares how she made a drastic career change from lawyer to digital marketer and business owner and how she overcame the challenges of having her identity so tied up with her career.
What you'll learn
[01:41] What a digital marketing agency is and how Power Up Strategy works.
[03:19] Why Liana decided to become a lawyer.
[05:49] The value Liana puts on education.
[07:07] How Liana used her networking skills to find the right field for her.
[12:22] How to start effectively networking.
[13:47] What Liana learnt from working in loan collection and litigation.
[18:17] When Liana decided to change her career.
[19:56] What it was like being made redundant.
[22:09] The career skills programme Liana went through.
[24:38] The benefits of being part of a franchise when starting a business.
[26:15] Why Liana didn’t start her own legal practice.
[27:20] Why Liana went into marketing and the value of the transferable skills she’d learnt as a lawyer.
[29:45] How Liana knew it was the right time to go solo.
[33:46] The difference between buying yourself a job and starting a business.
[34:32] The importance of joining the right type of communities.
[36:05] What Liana’s team looks like and how involved she is with the daily running of the business.
[37:45] What Liana’s vision is for the future of her business.
[39:02] Liana’s new membership programme she’s getting ready to launch.
[41:22] The book that has had the most impact on Liana’s business life.
For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:
Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
#075 - Professional photographer and PhotoFluent® founder Diane Evans shares her struggles as she started her dream online business, what she learnt from her mistakes and how asking for help was a game-changer for her.
What you'll learn
[01:10] What PhotoFluent is, how it helps people improve their photography skills and who Diane helps.
[03:09] How COVID has affected Diane’s business.
[04:46] How Diane got into photography.
[05:26] Why Diane worked in the healthcare sector for so long.
[09:38] How Diane gained the courage to start her own business.
[11:40] How Diane’s husband responded to her idea of a total life overhaul.
[12:53] How Diane prepared before moving abroad.
[13:50] What inspired Diane to work online and to be location independent.
[15:09] Why Diane chose to live in France for a year, and how she managed her costs of living.
[16:58] The different online income sources Diane sought whilst living in France.
[18:15] How Diane monetised her blog and how much she made from it.
[19:05] How sustainable their lifestyle seemed after working online in France for a year.
[20:40] What it was like returning to jobs in America and how Diane realised she shouldn’t give up her dream of an online business.
[23:50] The first steps Diane took to making her new business profitable.
[24:48] How a brainstorming session helped Diane define her business idea.
[26:03] How Diane found people to help her with her brainstorming session.
[28:35] The ways Diane ran her brainstorming session to keep it productive and focused.
[29:13] What the results of the session were and how it helped Diane’s business.
[31:30] What the business model of PhotoFluent looks like and the different training options that Diane offers.
[32:57] How far advanced Diane’s business was before she quit her ‘regular’ job and focused on it full-time.
[35:13] How profitable Diane’s business has become.
[37:00] Diane’s long-term plans for the business.
[37:47] How meditation has helped Diane stay focused and positive.
For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:
Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
#074 - Motivational speaker, podcast host and self-improvement guru Christina Eanes describes how puzzles and escape rooms helped her transition from FBI violent crime analyst to coach and business owner.
What you'll learn
[01:02] What an “escaplete” is and how Christina found her love for escape rooms.
[02:27] How Christina helps people to live more fulfilled lives.
[04:18] How Christina went from Microbiologist to Crime Analyst.
[06:02] What a Crime Analyst does.
[07:35] How maths helped Christina catch an arsonist.
[08:56] How Christina ended up working for the FBI focusing on violent crime.
[17:15] The biggest benefits for working for yourself and starting your own business.
[17:54] The importance of appreciating each stage of your life.
[20:25] How Christina protected herself with a “scalability plan” when she first started her business.
[23:59] The importance of reading for inspiration and how best to pick out what works for you and what doesn’t.
[26:38] How outsourcing helps free up your time.
For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:
Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
#073 - Jennifer Fisher of Worldstrides Higher Education and Jen Loving Sales describes the steps you can take to get better in a job where you don’t feel like you’re performing as well as you might.
What you'll learn
[1:16] What Worldstrides does and the type of study abroad programmes Jennifer works on.
[2:05] How Jennifer found her interest in sales and a passion for helping people to achieve their goals.
[4:14] Why Jennifer decided to leave the job she loved at Chronicle to go and work for Worldstrides.
[06:23] How long it took Jennifer to feel comfortable and confident in her role as a salesperson.
[07:58] Why it can be worth sticking with a career even if you’re not immediately successful at it.
[10:20] How Jennifer improved herself and became successful in the role she was in.
[11:42] How roleplaying with colleagues can help you overcome problems and improve your performance.
[16:16] The importance of listening to the views of people who have more experience than yourself, and how much difference a mentor can make.
[17:18] What you get out of acting as a mentor for someone else.
[18:10] Why you should never shy away from asking others for help.
[20:39] How your responsibilities change as you become more senior in a business and the ways a coach can help you manage your increased seniority.
[22:14] How to know when you’re at a point in your career where an external coach will be of use.
[25:26] How to go about selecting a coach that is the right fit for you.
[28:36] The best ways to measure success when working with a new coach.
[30:50] How Jennifer has managed to increase travel sales even during COVID times.
[34:00] What Jennifer wants to work on and improve on in the future.
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#177: Ben Gold is an AI consultant, thought leader and speaker. He explains how you can use ChatGPT to further your career, identify your perfect job, and network with other professionals.
What you’ll learn
[2:12] How Ben became a world-renowned video game champion.
[3:18] What generative AI means and the difference between AI algorithms and large language models.
[4:48] The best large language model that currently exists.
[6:45] How to use ChatGPT to help you get a job.
[8:32] What you need to work with large language models successfully.
[9:33] The six areas of work AI can do for you.
[11:06] The benefits of using the paid version of ChatGPT.
[14:59] How to use context effectively in your prompts for ChatGPT.
[16:30] The amount of background information you should use in your prompts.
[18:10] Ways to use generative AI to find the best career for you.
[22:38] How much faith you should put in the output of ChatGPT.
[26:03] How to stop generative AI from replacing your job.
[27:50] How ChatGPT can help you network on LinkedIn.
[33:26] The loss of real online human connection.
[35:01] How to keep up to date with AI advancements in your field.
[37:40] The aspects of career coaching that AI will replace.
[38:51] How to get started with generative AI.
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#072 - Mastertalk founder Brenden Kumarasamy explains how you can improve your presentations, and why becoming a great communicator will help more than your public speaking skills.
What you'll learn
[01:08] Brenden introduces Mastertalk.
[02:19] How Brenden got into public speaking and presenting.
[05:12] The fear of public speaking and how you can overcome it.
[05:42] Why confidence is key to effective public speaking.
[06:07] Using a belief system to solidify your speaking style.
[08:18] How to practice your presentation skills.
[10:25] How to prepare for giving presentations in the workplace.
[11:10] How practicing improvisation can help eliminate your fear of public speaking.
[13:48] Learning techniques to help your workplace presentations.
[16:56] How thinking of a presentation as a jigsaw puzzle can help you plan the content.
[20:02] How repetition is key to improving your presentations.
[21:38] The importance of time-stamped feedback for presentation analysis.
[24:35] How presenting multiple times helps you master your content.
[26:41] How to figure out the key idea that you want the audience to take away.
[28:12] Defending your key idea through tools that are comfortable to you.
[30:25] Understanding why you want to be a better communicator.
[30:18] How to stop using “filler” words while presenting.
[33:36] How to maintain engagement when presenting virtually rather than in-person.
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#071 - Community engagement leader Lianna Etkind discusses the benefits of a shorter working week and how you can go about working fewer days and taking longer weekends.
What you'll learn
[01.28] Lianna introduces herself and what she does for work.
[03:14] How Lianna became involved with community organising.
[03:52] How time is critical for those who want to participate in democracy and make political change.
[05:06] Lianna explains how she started working a shorter week.
[05:59] How our work culture exacerbates gender discrimination and mental health issues.
[07:18] The benefits of a shorter working week.
[09:50] The different models of flexible working.
[12:20] Overcoming the financial barrier to working shorter hours.
[13:46] How living a more frugal and simple life can make you happier.
[16:14] Negotiating flexible working hours instead of a pay rise.
[17:17] How flexible working could be an option for people nearing retirement.
[19:00] The importance of showing that flexible working is possible as part of the evolution of our work culture.
[21:36] How the approach to shorter working weeks can differ depending on sector.
[23:10] How working flexibly in busy and unpredictable workplaces can interact with a shorter working week.
[25:40] Figuring out the best way to make a flexible working request at work.
[26:00] How flexible working helps diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
[28:22] Legal rights to request flexible working.
[31:38] What steps to take if you want to work shorter weeks.
[32:44] Online resources to research flexible working.
[37:10] How automation in the workplace is gaining momentum and what the results could be.
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#070 - Founder of Evacuate The Office, Jay Bahadur, explains how by using various tools and techniques to tap into the hidden job market, you can systematise the way you make a change to your career path.
What you'll learn
[01:16] Jay explains his job within the digital health market and the innovative products he works with.
[03:05] Jay explains why he went into pharmacy and why he mentally checked out out of the career path.
[03:58] How fear can keep you in a job or career that isn’t for you.
[05:27] How being around people that follow the “deferred life plan” can make it difficult to see other options.
[07:13] Jay discusses the point at which he realised he needed to change his path to help his mental health.
[09:04] How mass applying for jobs can be counter-productive.
[09:41] Taking action in your career plan and finding your work and lifestyle balance.
[10:30] How questioning yourself can help you figure out what you want out of life.
[12:37] How Jay worked through negative self-talk and doubts expressed by others.
[13:41] How to change your attitude to overcome the “sunk-cost fallacy”.
[15:36] How landing a role through mass applications encouraged Jay to work on his self-questioning.
[16:47] How focused company and industry research can help overcome a lack of experience.
[18:13] Informational interviewing and the benefits of connecting with people in other industries.
[19:25] Identifying and researching the people within industries that you want to talk to.
[19:53] Sending cold emails to industry professionals that you want to connect with and how they can benefit you in finding jobs.
[22:18] How hyper-targeting and personalising cold emails can result in more positive responses.
[23:41] How Jay came up with his system of cold emailing.
[24:34] How tracking analytics can enable you to make your emails more concise and tailored.
[26:13] Preparing for informational interviews so you can add value when following up.
[27:11] How analysing the results of networking phone calls can open doors.
[30:01] Jay explains how he now feels energised in his job and what the future holds in his career path.
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#069 - Life and business coach Eric Twiggs shares his tips and tricks for how you can take back control of your time and make sure you’re on the right track to achieve your goals.
What you'll learn
[02:05] How a tragedy helped Eric learn about the value of time.
[04:11] Eric’s realisation that he needed something to change.
[05.23] Eric talks about his own self-doubt and procrastination before starting his business.
[06:26] How Toastmasters International sparked Eric’s energy in delivering speeches.
[07:09] How perfectionism can be an obstacle to progress.
[07:44] The definition of procrastination and the psychology behind it.
[09:16] What is task aversion and how outsourcing and delegating tasks can help.
[11:50] Tips for managing tasks you don’t like and how to self-motivate.
[14:17] Why getting other people involved can help with your accountability.
[15:16] How to deal with the negative voice in your head when you’re moving towards your purpose.
[16:21] How to overcome your fear of failure by focusing on the process.
[18:13] Figuring out your next steps by thinking aspirationally.
[19:10] Fear of success and the “Be, Do, Have” formula.
[21:22] Why we should always be evolving to become the best version of ourselves.
[21:48] Learning to accept risk to combat the fear of the unknown.
[23:41] When “being busy” becomes an excuse to procrastinate.
[24:00] Using awareness to gain control and stop avoiding the task at hand.
[26:41] Learning the difference between creative avoidance and productivity.
[28:13] Why breaking down your goals will allow you to gain clarity.
[29:06] Using the “Twigg’s Top 5” method to move you closer to your goals.
[30:54] Using zero-based thinking to cut down on activities you don’t want to be involved in.
[33:20] Learning balance and sacrifice when saying yes and no.
[34:07] How to start thinking of procrastination as a habit and not as part of your identity.
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#068 - Accountant, business-owner and dog behaviourist, Emma Austin explains how to combine a genuine understanding of what drives you with an analytical mindset to help you find what you really love, and what is both fulfilling and right for you.
What you'll learn
[6:20] The need to get a job which is compatible with your other commitments, such as childcare.
[7:09] The importance of identifying what you want your job to do for you and the criteria it needs to match.
[9:22] Why you need to make sure you are doing something which interests and challenges you and how to incorporate this into your life.
[11:35] How specialising can give you a competitive edge.
[13:49] The process of planning and transitioning from employee to business owner.
[14:48] How client demand can force you to expand beyond your original niche.
[16:19] How you can treat a particular stage of your career as a project rather than something you’ll do for a lifetime.
[18:00] How coaching can help you find out what it is you love doing.
[19:41] Taking the time to transition to a new career and exploring the different possibilities.
[25:01] How previous experience and knowledge can still be relevant and useful in a new career.
[27:02] The factors to consider before deciding whether to take on staff and expand a business.
[28:51] The difficulties of drawing boundaries in “helping” professions.
[30:34] Why a decision to change career isn’t necessarily an intellectual one.
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#067 - Serial entrepreneur Ray Blakney explains how the 2009 swine flu crisis forced him to adapt his business and how his experience can help us navigate the coronavirus pandemic.
What you'll learn
[01:18] Ray introduces himself and explains current projects.
[06:16] What to do when you realise early in your career that you are on a path not suited to you, even if you’re in a well-paid comfortable job.
[07:50] How to find out whether there’s an alternative for you to the 9-5 job.
[09:20] How joining the US Peace Corps enabled Ray to learn about other cultures and make lives better.
[10:08] How to get off the hamster wheel and why a worst-case scenario might not be that bad.
[12:19] What the early stages of starting a business looked like for Ray.
[15:50] Search engine optimisation (SEO) – what it is and how it helps people to find you.
[19:38] How Mexican swine flu and a ban on foreign travel forced Ray to adapt his business.
[21:10] How many entrepreneurs start their businesses by identifying a need which no-one else is addressing.
[22:47] Why starting small and avoiding external investment can help you establish a sustainable business which meets your needs.
[25:36] Why you shouldn’t limit yourself to your existing market or customers if you want to adapt to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
[26:34] How to expand your offering and serve more people online.
[28:40] The value of having diverse multiple sources of income.
[32:00] How to start by identifying and researching a need for a business to satisfy.
[41:50] How not to be intimidated by the success of others and define your own success.
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#066 - International speaker and founder of Rediscover Your Play Jeff Harry explains how adopting a child-like mindset and embracing play at work can help you overcome challenges and find fulfillment.
What you'll learn
[1:38] How to use the concept of play to practice having hard conversations in a way that creates a safe place for everybody.
[2:34] How a movie about toys in his childhood set the trajectory of Jeff’s career and led him to Rediscover your Play.
[5:19] The benefits of allowing yourself to be in flow at work and when solving a problem.
[6:56] Jeff explains how he trains people to feel how to be that toxic person in the office and then practice how to deal with them.
[9:34] The process of learning how to address your inner self that allows you to deal with a toxic person and eventually change the dynamic of the organisation.
[12:36] How to find your “zone of genius” by embracing your weird and curiosity.
[16:25] How COVID times have enabled people to rediscover that they are their own expert.
[17:33] The process of adopting a childlike mindset by being open to saying yes over and over again.
[21:18] How your friends can help you work out what puts you into a state of “flow”.
[25:34] How to prime your mind to look for positivity and opportunity with a play-oriented mindset.
[29:36] Why your brain is designed to emphasise negative bias and how to catch those negative thoughts.
[31:25] The techniques to identify your inner critic, name it, disassociate with it and then embrace your inner superhero.
[35:02] The many ways you can embrace your play and figure how to play even in uncertain times.
[37:12] Being willing to let your nonsense come through and embrace play.
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#065 - FidlLeaf co-founder, web developer, and musician Adam Alton explains how he single-handedly taught himself computer programming, built a career in web development, and decided to found an online personal wellbeing platform.
What you'll learn
[0:47] Adam explains the concept behind online wellbeing and personal development platform FidLeaf and his role in it.
[2:24] He narrates his background in music and how the necessity of building a website for his band led him to website creation.
[7:54] He explains how he started to build websites and how he developed his knowledge through readily available resources.
[13:52] The similarities between music composition and computer programming.
[16:00] How Adam built up his own skills and experience before landing his first job as a web developer without specific qualifications.
[21:55] Why there will be a demand for computer programming skills for many years yet.
[28:00] Adam’s realisation that he had outgrown his position and wanted to found his own company.
[30:36] Adam explains how he met his FidLeaf co-founder and worked to create a minimum viable product to take to the market.
[33:28] Adam’s goal of growing the company and helping people rather than positioning it for a future sale.
[34:45] How Adam and his co-founder regulate their relationship and how they’re now dealing with the critical stage at which FidlLeaf is now at.
[36:13] The vision and goals of the FidlLeaf platform in its first year of existence.
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#064 - Startup Playground Podcast host and creator Elvis Metrins explains his interest in entrepreneurship and how he’s using the podcast platform to explore opportunities for himself and discover his direction.
What you'll learn
[1:10] Why Elvis started podcasting, its power in telling people’s stories and his need to understand entrepreneurship.
[4:03] He explains how a lack of passion and creativity in the hospitality industry led him to leave to find growth elsewhere.
[6:01] Elvis’s personal journey of finding his path whilst helping entrepreneurs reach their goals.
[8:39] The importance of leveraging relationships and creating human connections through virtual events with entrepreneurs and passionate career people.
[15:17] Elvis’s expectation that his virtual events for entrepreneurs will grow his audience and expand his podcast reach.
[17:08] Elvis considers the ways in which he might turn his podcast into a business.
[23:37] Elvis’s ambitions to host physical and virtual events.
[26:47] Elvis mentions his growth strategy for the next year and how he would like to revive the power of radio.
[31:06] Finding what you love and dedicating your life to doing it.
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#063 - Personal development coach and mindfulness teacher David Frank Gomes explains the benefits of having a coach to support you and help you find purpose in your life.
What you'll learn
[1:28] David explains that people come to him as a coach out of a desire to become more present in their lives.
[3:50] How David focuses on ensuring that his clients enjoy the process of getting to a happy place as they look to get away from the excesses or “lack” in their lives.
[6:54] How people attract the coach they’re interested in and the different energies coaches bring to relate to whomever they are interested in coaching.
[9:21] David describes how he has managed transition in his life before becoming a coach at the age of 47.
[13:22] The meaning of “success” and how the “being and doing” pieces of life drive people towards coaching.
[16:01] Why fundamentally there is no such thing as a “new” problem and the importance of asking the bigger questions.
[19:14] How it’s helpful to have the right mindset before working with a coach.
[21:18] How a coach can help you discover and practice your own simple mindfulness techniques that will work for you.
[25:59] How to go about finding and choosing the right coach for you.
[28:34] The cost of engaging a coach and how you can find one to suit your budget.
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#176: Karen Eber is an author, leadership coach and public speaker. She explains the science behind storytelling, why employees should use stories at work, and the storytelling techniques you can use to advance your career.
What you’ll learn
[2:10] How Karen found her love for storytelling.
[6:12] The benefits for employees using stories at work and why storytelling is a powerful tool.
[9:34] The science behind how storytelling works.
[11:47] A case study of how stories can be used to advance your career.
[16:48] The benefits and drawbacks of using the STAR formula.
[18:00] How to tell an impactful story in a professional setting.
[19:15] How to make what you say about yourself memorable.
[21:31] Why you should ask questions in your performance review.
[25:20] How the conversations you have in a performance review affects your rating.
[28:21] Ways to get your manager to be better at communicating.
[29:28] How to use stories to improve the way people see you at work.
[32:05] Different storytelling techniques and how to interact with different departments.
[35:10] How to transition to a different department in your company.
[36:35] Techniques to make your story more impactful.
[39:50] A four-part storytelling model.
[41:53] The benefits of having your own bank of stories.
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#058 - Homesteader, writer, and goat expert Deborah Niemann explains how she left a life in the city and mastered self-sufficiency and entrepreneurship living on a farm.
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#056 - “Bucket List Guy” and TEDx speaker Trav Bell helps the Change Work Life podcast celebrate its first birthday by explaining how you can define and achieve a happy fulfilling life by writing a bucket list.
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#055 - Certified resume writer and career coach Doug Levin of JobStars explains how to craft the perfect resume and land that interview for your dream job.
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#053 - Great British Sewing Bee finalist Nicole Akong explains why she moved from marketing to jewellery design, how she’s empowering consumers to become creators, what it was really like to be on TV and how the experience has shaped her business.
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#175: Olly Richards went from being a professional jazz musician to starting a multi-million dollar language learning business. He explains why he changed careers, how he knew what to do next, and the ways he identified where he had an unfair advantage.
What you’ll learn
[1:59] The different key transitions in Olly’s career.
[4:08] Common thought patterns that indicate a career change is a good move.
[5:55] The frame of mind you need to start a career as a professional jazz musician.
[7:06] What made Olly stop playing jazz professionally.
[10:23] The benefits of teaching jazz instead of performing live music.
[12:10] Why people want to teach English abroad.
[15:15] The differences between teaching in the UK and teaching abroad.
[17:47] How Olly chose where to teach English abroad.
[19:25] The benefits of working in the Middle East as an English teacher.
[20:10] How the evolution of the internet has created business opportunities.
[24:15] The problem with comparing your career to your friends’.
[25:07] How to stand out and identify your unique skills.
[28:47] Ways of turning a hobby blog into a business.
[31:55] Where to learn the essentials of making money from a blog.
[34:32] How and why to build a business personal brand.
[40:15] What all of Olly’s jobs have had in common.
[41:53] Olly’s plans for the future.
[45:25] Why Olly decided to start a blog.
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#052 - Writer and entrepreneur Gemma Seltzer explains how she discovered her purpose in writing creatively in the early morning and founded Write & Shine to help others, and why she decided to quit her job and make her side hustle her full time job.
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#051 - Personal branding expert Sam Winsbury explains the benefits of personal branding for individual professionals and business owners. He gives out some of the best success strategies for building a sustainable personal brand on LinkedIn.
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#050 - Functional life coach Lee Chambers of Essentialise explains why sleep is so fundamental to everything we do and how you can maximise the quality of your sleep.
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