Your Career Journey

How do you really make Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work, not just as a policy, but as something that’s lived and felt in an organisation? In this episode, I sit down with Celeste Warren, a globally recognised HR and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) leader with nearly 40 years of experience at some of the world’s largest corporations. Celeste shares her inspiring career journey, from her...

What really happens when you’re laid off, and how do you bounce back stronger? In this episode of Your Career Journey, I speak with Steve Jaffe, a marketing leader whose 25+ year career has taken him from advertising to client-side roles to tech startups. Along the way, he’s faced layoffs (or redundancies, depending on where you’re based) four times. 👉 The first time left him devastated. 👉 By th...

Are you stuck on the traditional career ladder?   Maybe it’s time to rethink what success really looks like. 🚀  In this episode, I sit down with marketing leader Janice Lee-Fu to unpack the power of nonlinear career paths and discuss why they might just be the fastest route to growth, fulfilment, and long-term resilience. Janice’s journey spans engineering, global FMCG brands, executive leadershi...

🚀 Ready to transform your career and step into impactful leadership?  In this episode, I'm joined by Camille Batiste to reveal a proven 5-step framework for Mastering Leadership Skills. A game plan that’s already helped countless professionals fast-track their growth and land leadership roles. Camille’s journey from chemical engineer to senior corporate leader offers powerful insights for an...

If you’re tired of boring slides and disengaged listeners, it’s time to win the war for attention and avoid death by PowerPoint.  In this powerful episode of Your Career Journey, career coach Emma Graham sits down with Kris Flegg, founder of The Presentation Design Co and author of The Presentation Playbook, to share proven strategies for winning the war for attention in any room. In this conversa...

Want to get promoted, build stronger work relationships, and take control of your career path?  In this episode of Your Career Journey Podcast, I’m joined by Matthias Mahr, author of How to Be Moderately Successful, for a candid and practical conversation on how to achieve career success, without burning out or pretending to be someone you’re not. We dive into: ✅ Matthias’ career journey from Aus...

Are you constantly busy but still feeling unfulfilled? In this episode, we dive into the powerful and life-changing concept of choosing meaning over mayhem with author and speaker Peggy Sullivan. Peggy shares how breaking her addiction to busyness became her life’s mission after a stress-induced heart attack and a painful divorce. This honest and inspiring conversation exposes the dark side of bus...

Dive into this inspiring episode where we explore a unique career in marketing and customer insights with Emily Paladino!  Whether you're just starting out or looking to pivot your path, Emily's journey offers powerful lessons on how curiosity, data, and strategy fuel success. From aspiring clinical psychologist to CMO and Group Head of Customer Insights, Emily reveals how a love of rese...

Can you actually learn happiness like a skill? In this inspiring episode, Emma is joined by Declan Edwards, founder of BU Happiness College and host of the 'How to Be Happy' podcast. Who reveals the science behind happiness and how emotional intelligence and positive psychology can transform your workplace well-being and personal growth. Join Emma as she uncovers how happiness skills, em...

Are you chasing success but craving purpose? In this powerful conversation with Georgi Enthoven, author of Work That’s Worth It, we unpack exactly how to find fulfilling work, pursue purpose driven career paths, and balance ambition with impact. After living and working in a number of emerging markets and having her own struggle to balance contribution and compensation, Georgi shares her real life...

Today, I’m joined by Damian Lucas, a fractional CMO through Lucas Growth Advisory. Damian shares his journey from being a creative student passionate about graphic design to becoming a strategic marketer obsessed with consumer behaviour and working with some of Australia’s best-known Retail brands. In this episode, we dive into the evolution of the Australian retail landscape and why e-commerce wa...

In this episode, I chat with Scott Baker, Founder of Toast Financial. After spending 20 years building a successful career in retail and e-commerce at The Cotton On Group, Scott found himself at a crossroads. He knew he wanted more. More purpose, more alignment with his passions, and more impact from the work he was doing. But he wasn’t sure what direction that should take. So, what does it actual...

Are you wondering how to turn your global career experience into a powerful advantage after returning home? You're not alone — and this episode will show you exactly how to navigate this life and career transition with confidence. In this episode, I sit down with Margot Andersen, leadership strategist, founder of TalentInsight Australia, and InSync Network Group. Margot shares her extraordina...

In this episode of Your Career Journey, Emma Graham chats with Vanessa Lyons, CEO of ThinkNewsBrands. We talk about the bold, intentional steps that took her from marketing to the C-suite, and the mindset shifts and personal battles (like cancer) that helped her redefine success along the way. 🎯 Whether you're a marketer ready to grow, a creative feeling stuck, or a corporate leader explorin...

What happens when you take a chance on a short-term contract? For Amy Barry, that bold “yes” became a decade long journey through top retail brands like The Good Guys and Anaconda.  In this energising episode of Your Career Journey, Emma sits down with Amy to explore how strategic risks, leadership evolution, and the DISC behavioural model shaped her career success. 💡 This conversation is packed...

In this episode of Your Career Journey, Emma speaks with Andrea Andric, a Melbourne-based freelance strategist, as she shares her inspiring pivot from traditional media into the ever-evolving world of digital marketing. 🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✨ How internships and “happy accidents” shape career direction ✨ The pros and cons of niching down vs. broad experience ✨ What “authenticit...

In this inspiring episode of Your Career Journey, Emma chats with Susan Toft, Founder & CEO of The Laundry Lady, the world’s first online marketplace for mobile laundry services. After being made redundant during the GFC, Susan took a bold leap. With no tech background and a young child at home, she built a business from scratch, turning a personal need into a multi-million-dollar enterprise,...

In this episode of Your Career Journey, I chat with Kym Kearney, a seasoned marketing executive who left the corporate world to launch her own marketing recruitment business. This conversation dives deep into the emotional and practical realities of pivoting careers, starting fresh, and building a brand with purpose and authenticity. 💬 “I spent years building other people’s brands… then realised...

In this value-packed episode of Your Career Journey, Emma speaks with Marketer Catherine Toms, Co-Founder of Marketing Growth Academy, about staying competitive in a marketing world being reshaped by AI. With 20+ years of experience helping global brands and marketing teams evolve through digital transformation, Catherine shares exactly how AI is impacting the marketing profession—and how to skill...

I wanted to start 2025 with this episode as Becca has so many examples of how she’s taken ownership and control of her career, from moving to Australia from the UK, from building relationships, being proactive in looking for opportunities for herself and building a personal brand.  It hasn’t all been plain sailing, though, from overcoming challenges like visa constraints, the lack of ‘local experi...

This week I speak with Wendy Chamberlain, a self-employed Buyers Agent and Sellers Advocate. Wendy’s love for property and her desire to help empower and educate others about Real Estate ultimately led her in this direction, but it wasn’t all plain sailing. Not knowing what she wanted to do after school led to Secretarial College, working in a bank, living in Tokyo, and exploring various roles at...

Join Emma as she chats with Katie O'Malley, a leadership and organisational development coach from Chicago.   We chat about Katie's career journey from political campaigns and nonprofit work, and eventually finding success with her own coaching practice.  Katie shares her insights on leadership development, organisational culture, and the importance of psychological safety at work. They...

In today's episode, I’m joined by Paola Piccinno who shares her experiences navigating an international marketing career, the unique challenges, and the lessons learned along the way.  Born in Naples, Italy, and raised in Puglia, Paola’s inherent curiosity and passion for travel led her to pursue a career that accommodated her love for exploration.  Initially studying journalism, a pivotal co...

In this episode, I'm joined by Rita Martinez, a seasoned marketer with a career spanning blue-chip companies like Coles, Energy Australia, and CareSuper.  Rita’s journey through diverse marketing roles has given her a wealth of insights to share. But, in the beginning, how did she know marketing was her calling? And how did having a mentor early on shape her path? In the early days, Rita focu...

In this episode, I’m joined by the amazing Lucy Owens, a personal stylist and image expert, and the founder of Style Rises. Lucy shares her inspiring journey, transitioning from a marketing career to launching Style Rises in 2019, with a mission to empower women through the power of style. Together, we chat about how style and personal brand are closely linked, and how what you wear can boost your...