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Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #087 - Author of “The Career Toolkit” Mark Herschberg explains how you build the road map to enable you to start planning your career change. What you'll learn [02:03] Mark explains the origins of his book and who the target audience is. [06:42] Looking at your long term career options rather than just the next job. [08:00] Fin...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #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 Int...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #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....

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #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 t...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #083 - Transformational life coach Mareike Schoenig explains how to listen to your own intuition and identify your passions. What you'll learn [1:11] What a transformational coach is. [2:38] The types of people that Mareike works with. [3:14] What Mareike did before becoming a coach. [5:52] Why Mareike left her role in Singapor...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #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 planni...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #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....

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #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 emp...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #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 opportun...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #078 - Productivity expert Megan Sandwick explains how you can be more productive, identify what you should do next and set yourself up for success. What you'll learn [01:20] Megan explains what a strategic productivity partner is. [02:20] Megan talks through her journey to her current role. [04:13] Megan describes her typical...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #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 busin...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #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...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #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 Di...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #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 he...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #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 fou...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #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 spe...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #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...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #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. [...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #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...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #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 othe...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #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 ar...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #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...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #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 developmen...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #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 understa...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #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...