Biz

Dreaming of quitting your 9-5 to launch that business idea? Before you hand in your resignation, our BIZ career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst reveal what it really takes to succeed on your own. Join  Em Vernem to discover if entrepreneurship is truly for you, or if you're better suited to thrive elsewhere. Plus Michelle will share her crucial practical 3-step framework to validate...

How do I be taken more seriously? Is it ok to cc someone's boss into a thread if you're trying to escalate an issue? And should you wear Crocs in the office? Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your new workplace group chat where we answer the burning questions you definitely can't ask your boss. Writer and podcaster Em Vernem teams up with career coach Soph Hirst to tackle your trickiest workplace dilemmas. If...

Do you know we ALL should strive to be part personality hire?! Join  Em Vernem as we learn about building rapport and ‘vibes’ at work from Biz career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst . You’ll learn the surprising science behind why workplace energy matters (yep there's actual research on this!); how to ‘learn’ one character trait that will make you more...

Do I need to keep my resume up to date? When is the worst time to schedule a work meeting? And how do I handle a coworker who is just plain rude?! Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your new workplace group chat where we answer the burning questions you definitely can't ask your boss. Writer and podcaster Em Vernem teams up with career coach Soph Hirst to tackle your trickiest workplace dilemmas. If you want y...

Revenge Quitting is going to be 2025’s biggest trend - but what is it, should you do it, and how can it be done with grace? Em Vernem enlists Biz career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst to teach us how to quit the right way and how to avoid the wrong way. Plus HR expert Nikola Squires will share how to know when it's time to go, plus the most professional exit strategies. Sign up to...

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your new workplace group chat where we answer the burning questions you definitely can't ask your boss. Writer and podcaster Em Vernem teams up with entrepreneur Michelle Battersby to tackle your trickiest workplace dilemmas. So what if you find out that your work equal earns a LOT more than you? Michelle’s answer to this viral tiktok might surprise you! Plus we delve i...

Ever sat in a meeting thinking of the perfect thing to say... only to stay completely silent? This episode is your ultimate guide to finding your voice at work, featuring communication queen Dr Kate Mason (trust us, she's actually changed lives at places like Netflix and Uber). Join Em Vernem as she learns from Biz career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst how to stop apologising for existi...

What exactly can I do in my lunch break (is a pottery class a go?)? And how does a new graduate get an entry-level role if all job ads ask for experience?! Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your new workplace group chat where we answer the burning questions you definitely can't ask your boss. Writer and podcaster Em Vernem teams up with career coach Soph Hirst to tackle your trickiest workplace dilemmas. If y...

Do you find most ‘productivity’ hacks too hard/too time-consuming to learn and too hard to remember? BIZ is here to save you. By the end of this episode you’re going to know the one prioritisation method that changed how we work and how to do it, and the single smartest way to push back when your manager keeps piling things on your plate. Host Em Vernem gets Biz career coaches Mi...

How do you convince your boss that you work just as well from home as from the office? And how long can you stall before accepting a job offer? Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your new workplace group chat where we answer the burning questions you definitely can't ask your boss. Writer and podcaster Em Vernem teams up with business powerhouse Michelle Battersby to tackle your trickiest workplace dilemmas. I...

Asking for a pay rise is about as comfortable as explaining to your boss why you've been late three times this week. But what if there was a way to do it that actually works? Host  Em Vernem gets Biz career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst to share their proven framework for getting what you want at work (spoiler: don't mention your expensive oat latte habit). Plus, they bust the myt...

The first episode of BIZ drops tomorrow - here's what you're going to get and how BIZ is going to save your work life.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to BIZ - the podcast that's rewriting the rules of work for a new generation. Join Em Vernem (ambitious but efficient), Michelle Battersby (launched Bumble APAC) and Soph Hirst (ex-Google) as they tackle everything from dealing with difficult bosses to knowing if your side hustle can become your career. No more generic advice, just real strategies from women who've been there, done that. B...