Five For Two Careers

You don’t need another qualification or more experience to get paid more and I'll prove it in this episode. This week I’m joined by Lola Chél, host of The Model Made Podcast & Dean of Model University, to talk about how your experience & skills are already valuable (tbh the issue is usually how you communicate them, not that you don’t have enough). Lola breaks down why modelling isn’t...

You're not underqualified. You might just sound cheap😩 This week I'm talking about how so many people downplay their experience on their CV and in interviews, and how to start sounding like someone worth hiring and paying more. In this episode: Why solving expensive problems is what gets you paid more Why downplaying your experience is costing you money Using numbers and metrics to show y...

Companies have the most audacity all the time. They cut roles, move deadlines and ask for more work for less money, and nobody calls it "too much". So why do we feel awkward asking for what we want? In this episode, I talk about why I believe Audacity is a career resource and how to use it to your advantage, just like companies do. In this episode: Why audacity is free and most of us are...

Visibility can be hard as an Introvert especially when a limited social battery makes you just want to put your head down, do your work and get on with it. But we all know in Corporate if no one sees you or the things you do promotions, opportunities and more money become harder to get. So this week I'm sharing how peacocking has helped me still get noticed as an Introvert Networking without m...

With the way AI and skills shortages have changed hiring, leaning solely on your qualifications won't get you the money or jobs you want. This week I'm talking about... Why Qualifications don't open doors the way they used to Influence, Impact & Likeability What is getting people big pay rises this year Talking about what Matters The Heavy lifting your Qualification can't do fo...

Booking lots of interviews VS Getting lots of offers! One is strong on paper the other is strong  in person In this episode I talk about the difference in the people who do one and not the other and how to be someone who can do both... Why your experience is NOT the issue The difference between sharing your experience and showing its value How to get more Offers What the people getting offers are...

My friend Charmaine Green-Forde said something that stuck with me people aren't debating with AI or interrogating it. They're just accepting whatever it says & that got me thinking, WHY? AI is built by human, since when did it become the be all & end all? This episodes short but it needed saying. You wouldn't take everything your boss or even your friend says as gospel, why is...

Every season of life isn't perfect so its expected that it will affect your career goals . I'm not one to join the misery loves company train but I do think we have to see the good with the bad. The reality of how messy life can get before a win. The grind we don't see front and centre on social media but that was necessary for us to be able to live our highlight reel⁣. So this episode...

This is not the same old success story you've heard before. It's the truth about what it really takes to get GOOD job offers in this current, crazy job market. I'm joined by Jaz Marfo, who's sharing how she landed her new non-technical role in the tech industry & navigated the hardships to seal the deal in 6 weeks (including some window shopping before hand). We're not focu...

Why did I stop asking for pay rises? Because I realised there are things that can be worth far more than an extra £5k a year. In this episode, I'm talking about why salary isn't the only thing you should be negotiating and how thinking beyond your payslip can dramatically improve your quality of life and long term wealth. I share: Why and how I asked for shares. How to negotiate benefits t...

If you're an introvert like me, hate small talk or just feel awkward speaking to people you don't know, this episode is for you. Networking doesn't have to mean working the room, collecting business cards (QR codes these days😂 ) or pretending to be someone you're not. It's just about speaking to people and building relationships that can open doors. In this episode, I'm sh...

Everyone loves the idea of leaving their 9 to 5. Fewer people talk about what its actually like to build a business alongside it. I recently got asked by one of my Instagram followers if I could give tips on how to build a side hustle so you can leave your job. In this episode I talk side hustles, portfolio careers and why relying on a single income stream might be risky these days.   I'm shar...

Sometimes the people getting opportunities aren’t the most qualified on paper they’re the people who know how to sell what they already have.   You might think you need a HR degree, CIPD qualification or years of experience before anyone will give you a chance in Human Resources. That wasn’t my story. Instead I did it with zero experience or qualifications and 17 years later I'm still here. If...

Everyone’s talks about using AI to rewrite their CV. But that’s actually one of the  most basic ways to use it in your job search. In this episode, I’m breaking down how AI can actually help you get a  better job and more money, from figuring out what roles you’re best suited to, preparing for interviews, improving your networking and communicating your experience in a way that hiring managers und...

Career Power Series | Episode 2So many people say they hate sales. But honestly if you can’t sell… your career will struggle. Because your career is sales (even when you don't work in Sales) - You’re selling your skills in interviews. - Selling your value in promotion conversations. - Selling your ideas in meetings - Selling your potential to decision makers. And the people who earn more? They...

People think the most qualified person gets the job. They don’t. They don’t even have the most negotiation power! The person with the strongest interview has the most leverage to negotiate salary, benefits, and future opportunities. And that’s a big difference. In this episode, I break down why qualifications and experience alone don’t give you the leverage you need to negotiate. Because negotiati...

If you've been following the series on Instagram you know I've been sharing the steps I took to leave teaching and get in recruitment then HR. Well on this weeks episode I’m joined by Jazmyne, also known as Pretty Rich Teacher , to talk about leaving teaching and building a career beyond the classroom. Jazmyne shares her journey from teaching to a six figure career, including corporate Ed...

Some industries are simply just broke, they are known not to pay well so instead of fighting for your life to get more money it might be time to consider alternative action. I used to be a teacher so I get it, but I also know there comes a point for some of us where we have to choose.. The Cause or The Money So this week I talk about... How to know if an industry can't afford you How to get th...

Every industry has a currency . For some it’s profit but for others its not. Yet every industry and organisation is measuring value somehow. Once you understand what that is, you can position your experience in a way that gets you hired. In this episode I talk about: Why every industry has a currency (even the ones that don’t make sales) How to figure out what that currency is in your field Why mo...

You’ve been getting your annual 3–5% performance pay rise… but does it actually get you anywhere? Spoiler... for most experienced high performing talent in the UK, it doesn’t. In this episode, I break down why these standard pay rises barely outpace inflation and actually track minimum wage meaning your expertise can end up being worth the same as entry-level employees. I share... How to Spot when...

In my opinion accepting a counter offer is one of the worse career moves you can make and this week I'll share why and how you can use it if you really need to... How counter offers lose you leverage in your career When a counter offer can be helpful What your employer does next after they give you a counter offer ------For access to my Masterclasses or to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head...

It’s ME this time… I’m being interviewed 😁 For International Women's Day this past Sunday, Sally‑Ann Spring invited me onto her platform to talk about my journey from classroom to corporate. We got into the real story behind my switch from a 10 years Teaching Career into Human Resources. Not just the highlight reel, but the rejections, the setbacks and what kept me going when it would have be...

What should I do next? One of the most asked questions I get. Even when you know you're ready to leave your current job and change industry or do a different role you have no idea what that looks likes or what's right for you. In this episode I help you explore your options Making the right or wrong decision How to decide between multiple options Choosing based on your current season of life ----...

So this week I'm saying the part you're not supposed to say out loud as someone in HR. I have sat in the rooms and been a part of the decisions to shortlist candidate applications. Although there are loads of reasons people don't get shortlisted, this is the thing NO ONE would admit to..... even though it happens a lot. Take a listen and leave me a comment to let me know your thoughts...

This week I'm helping you not make your gaps in employment or short term roles a big deal so that interviewers don't hold it against you. Lets be honest life happens so a gap or job you hated so left quickly shouldn't affect your employability and doesn't need to.. Stop making gaps and short jobs an issue How to answer questions about short jobs, multiple contract roles or gaps in...