Five For Two Careers

In a time when everyone is trying to memorise the perfect interview answers using AI, storytelling will be the thing that makes you stand out, become memorable and get job offers. Interviewers want real not generic so in this episode I talk about the S.T.A.R and C.A.R methods perfect for answering behavioural based interview questions and for getting your storytelling skills on point. - Why storyt...

This week I share a title I lost due to being on maternity leave and why titles and accolades don't make or break us. We aren't defined by a qualification or title we got them they are not our entire identity. Pregnancy or maternity leave should never be a reason to penalise a woman. It is a pause not an end! Losing my Top Voice Badge Knowing your identity outside of your accolades Impact...

Is honesty always the best policy? There is such thing as too honest when it comes to job interviews. Just like your potential new employer isn't telling you everything, there are some things you can and should keep to yourself This week I talk about Why talking negatively about a person, company or system can backfire Why not everyone can articulate a negative situation in a way that doesn't make...

If you've been stuck at manager level for years and haven't been able to secure a Head Of, Director, or VP role, this episode is for you. This week I'm joined by Katy McFee, and her advice and actionable strategies will help you unlock that next career level. Katy knows exactly what it's like to be the go to person, the one who does all the work but isn't considered for senior...

If you've booked the interview you're half way there. You don't need to have 100% of the experience to get the offer and this week I discuss what might be blocking your offers.... How to show knowledge when you lack experience Connecting research to comparable or indirect experience Transferable skills and how to present them Why its not lack of experience but lack of initiative stoppi...

Someone has already achieved the Career & Life goals you've set for yourself. Here's how you use their experience to get ahead.... Connect with the right people Learn from people who have already done it Research, read and listen Get the exact steps to follow to achieve your goals How I used this concept to achieve my goal of working less but earning more ---- “Create Your Own Lane” my...

Happy New Year Everyone I hope 2026 brings you Great Health, Wealth and HAPPINESS In this episode I'm looking back at the 2025 job market and sharing what I think will happen this year. I'm also giving you some advice on how to navigate your job searches, career changes and upgrades over the next 12 months What I predict for jobs AI and interviews AI taking our jobs? Networking (not for re...

Do you love your job? do you not? either way when was the last time you checked your market value? In this weeks episode I share the story of when I was being underpaid by almost 20k so it doesn't happen to you... How to check your market value Discussing salary without making people feel awkward How to negotiate at your current job if you're underpaid Staying on top of salary changes ----...

The corporate world with have you believing you have to come to work early leave late and be available 24/7 if you want to get ahead and make a 6 figure salary But the truth is hard work in the wrong direction won't get you anything but burnt out, this week I talk about how to be more strategic in your approach to getting ahead and whether going above and beyond is necessary The 10% rule and d...

Previously I've spoken a lot about how to negotiate and what you can negotiate in your career, this week I dive a little deeper. For anyone who has been trying or has used my tips previously but is still finding it hard to secure the salary or benefits they want, then this episode is for you. This week I'm sharing what to do when your negotiating but its not working......... What might be...

This week I am joined by Sally-Ann Spring who is an experienced principal consultant, and advocate who specialises in employment law, coaching, and professional development and we're discussing how to stop letting companies play in your face! The job market is volatile right now with surprise layoffs, redundancies, overseas outsourcing and more which has caused a lot of companies to take advan...

Its episode 150 🎉🥂and I still can't believe I'm at 150 episodes. Thanks to all of you that continue to listen and use the things I share to upgrade your careers, confidence and bank balances. This week I'm sharing how you can build a dream life with or without your dream career What does a dream career look like? Your career isn't your entire identity How to build a holistic fulf...

Are you tired of waiting for the “perfect” plan before you start? In this episode, I break down why perfection is overrated and how taking action is the real game-changer. You’ll learn: How to stop overthinking and start taking real, results-driven action Why chasing perfection often keeps you stuck The key steps and actions that actually lead to results How to shift your mindset from planning to...

Are you a contractor who’s been in the game for years but now wants to move into a permanent role? If you’ve been contracting for years and are ready to make the move into permanent work, you might be hitting a wall because companies often struggle to look past a string of temporary contracts. But today I'm talking about how you can absolutely turn that experience into a major advantage. In th...

If every company can afford you, then you're too cheap. Not every business will be able to afford your salary ask but that doesn't mean you're too expensive it just means they're not the right fit for you. Why do you deserve the salary you're asking for? What do you bring to the table that will benefit a company? Can a company still afford you in this economy? How do you pick w...

Change is hard but nothing in life gets better if we don't find a way to embrace it. Because whether we make a chosen change or not, life will force us into change unexpectedly (there's forever a curveball) This week I'm sharing a quick life update & how change has affected me recently - Good and Bad Plus..................... Habits necessary for change Letting go of timelines and...

You don't need all the answers to be successful in your next career or business move. My Guest this week embodies that. Freddie didn't know exactly what career he wanted but after a few different 9-5 jobs and the desire to start a business, him and his brother started journaling to help get them focused & consistent. But what they didn't know was that would become their business. T...

What do you do when you want the job but they offered you a salary less than you expected/wanted? I know it can be hard to get the exact job you want without the money or benefits to match. This week I share how you can renegotiate a job offer: 3 ways to renegotiate after you receive the offer Why you need to stop giving a salary range less that what you really want How we stop just accepting sala...

How do you advance your career goals & stay organised managing and large workload/multiple projects? That's the question one of my listeners asked me to talk about, so this episode is the answer. Its easy to lose sight of your career and money goals when you have a demanding job with large workloads or multiple projects. You focus on getting things done rather than how you can leverage those t...

We get told so often when someone does something that most people haven't been able to that its because they're the exception and most of us can't achieve it. My career and helping others achieve their gaols has shown me there are wayyyy more exceptions than we think, so this week I'm talking about The mindset shift you need to make if you want to build an exceptional career What i...

Shifting your mindset from employee to Employer/Entrepreneur is hard, take it from someone who's been there and still needs to remind herself sometimes. If you're thinking of starting a business/side hustle or already have one but finding the switch frustrating this episode is for you....... Things you need to unlearn that work as an employee Customer focused vs Profit focus Pricing your s...

What salary should you be asking for? Are you scared you might be too expensive? or do you think your salary expectations are affecting your job offers or the interviews you've been able to book? Well this week I am talking about how salary expectations can affect whether you get shortlisted and how to figure out how much to ask for........... The 3 important numbers to know when it comes to y...

So many women start and build great careers only to wake up and ask themselves is this it? Even when they have the great job title, the amazing experience & work for the top companies something still feels like its missing. But this weeks guest said absolutely NOT! I'm joined on this episode by Tathiana Machado a former McKinsey consultant and Head of Strategy at a leading tech company who wok...

Fear holds so many of us hostage when it comes to growing or changing our careers. This week I'm joined by Career and Side Hustle Coach Amelia Badua "I did everything the right way, took no real risks and still ended up losing my 6 figure job" This was the moment Amelia realised being afraid hadn't stopped things going wrong and she decided to take control by saying yes more ofte...

I get this question a lot - " What will happen to our jobs now that companies are using AI so much more?" So lets talk about it. This week I share my thoughts on Will AI take all our jobs? How to work with AI instead of against it? My AI predictions? What things you can control while AI grows across multiple industries? Pros and Cons of AI ------- REMEMBER I'll be on holiday from mid June - Septem...