Her Ambitious Career

Have you ever wanted someone else in your corner? A coach who can help you step out of the day-to-day and think more strategically about building your career and profile? This is an episode you DO NOT want to miss!  In today's 'shorty' episode, I'm sharing some really valuable reasons why people hire me as their career coach. Do you need a safe, non-judgmental and practical ear...

Too many women avoid building relationships with their senior exec team, but why, when it is an absolute priority? In this ep I am looking at what stops so many women from managing up and giving you some ideas that might help you think more optimistically(!) about managing up! The reasons you are currently AVOIDING managing up How building relationships at work needs to be a 360 exercise - up (to...

Are you sending your CV out but not getting interviews? Here are 3 ideas to re-position your CV to help you land a more senior role. Aside from all the basic things to get right on your CV (like correct formatting, punctuation, spelling) you want to make sure you are positioning yourself correctly for the role you're applying for.... Otherwise you run the risk of underselling your value or no...

When we build a career we have choices. One choice is to dig deep into a specific areas of expertise and become a total domain expert, and another is to have a broader reach with varied experiences. Is one better than the other?  In today's episode my fabulous guest, Meg Thomson, is sharing her diverse journey with us having led projects at Apple, Samsung, BCG Digital Ventures, Coles Supermar...

Are you making some BIG assumptions about your boss or your career that are actually blocking your progress?   It is easy to make assumptions about what your boss knows / does NOT know... what your boss thinks / does NOT think...  you get the idea. ;) Assumptions kill dreams! In this ep I am talking about the 3 most common assumptions I see clients making that absolutely block their progress. Don&...

By naming my business, Illuminate Personal Growth, I was making a promise to my clients. Do you want to learn what that promise is? In this ep I am diving into a behind-the-scenes- moment and sharing my thinking around my business and what its purpose is. I can't wait to share this with you.   Here's something valuable I said today: "Effective coaching should be littered with A-HA m...

Do you struggle to quantify the impact of your leadership? This episode will blow your mind!   Clients often tell me it is near-impossible to talk about how their leadership or their 'human traits' genuinely impact their organisations. So I'm here today to help you do EXACTLY that! And if you want to learn the exact 5-step framework that I teach my clients to quantify and confidentl...

There are so many definitions of what it means to be an authentic leader. My guest, Melina Georgousakis, shares what it means for her. In today's episode my fabulous guest, Melina Georgousakis, is talking about authenticity in leadership by sharing her own career journey with us: from working in a research lab to informing health policy, and then going on to found Franklin Women, an incredibl...

Did you not make the short list for a senior leadership role you really wanted? Make sure you aren't making these mistakes!  Today, in this latest 'shorty' episode, I am here to share the common errors I see clients making in their interviews. If you're interviewing for a more senior role, your strategy needs to change. These interviews are DIFFERENT and I'm here today to...

Do you know how to step up in your career, so you are seen as senior leadership material? Don't waste time procrastinating about what you should be doing: follow my 5 steps and get on that path faster ! In this ep I am sharing five key shifts in your behaviour if you want to be considered as senior leadership potential. We are talking about leveraging your team, sharing the vision, thinking m...

Are you finding managing a difficult boss, well, difficult ? This is the ep for you!   Today, in this latest 'shorty' episode, I'm sharing 3 strategies to help you get back in the driver's seat if you have a difficult boss. Perhaps s/he doesn't give you regular feedback? Perhaps s/he acts in a superior, unengaging way? Perhaps you're fed up with feeling like your work...

Does your imposter 'voice' stop you from being as successful (and happy) as you could be? What if, you welcomed those thoughts in - would it actually make you a more effective leader? In this ep I am talking about... - What’s keeping you stuck in your career and locked in a cycle of self-doubt, constantly feeling like you’re less talented than other people - The ONE new strategy to help...

Are you missing out because you just aren't backing yourself, your skills or capabilities?  Today, in this latest 'shorty' episode, of 5 minute or less, I'm sharing 3 common reasons why women sometimes fall short in backing themselves... so that you can make some changes and start getting more of the outcomes you want in your career. I'll see you inside! Links: Watch my fr...

Today we have a treat! My guest Olivia Shurdova is sharing a meditation with us! Grab a pillow and a cosy blanket and take 10 minutes out of your day to unwind.  Links:   Visit Olivia’s website   Visit Olivia's Insta page   Get Olivia’s free Chakras meditation album Listen to Olivia's first podcast episode about Yin & Yang Energy Watch Rebecca's FREE Masterclass and learn how to...

Are you making these common mistakes when it comes to negotiating your salary?  Today, in this latest 'shorty' episode, of 5 minute or less, I'm sharing 3 steps to help you get a pay rise next time! I'll see you inside! Links: Watch my free Masterclass right now Listen to another ep: 3 Things NOT To Do in 2024   And this: 7 Ways to Exit Your Role On Your Terms Check Rebecca out...

Do you loathe the idea of talking about you and your results? How is that working for you? Let's talk about the steps to become a CONFIDENT self-promoter who stops missing out on the best opportunities In this ep I am sharing: How to talk CONFIDENTLY about yourself and your results - with your boss, in your performance reviews, in pay negotiations....  Because if you don't... you get ove...

Are you making these common mistakes and keep missing out on promotion?  Today, in this latest 'shorty' episode, of 5 minute or less, I'm sharing my 'No-No Guide'.... what NOT to do if you want to get promoted in the next 6-12 months! I'll see you inside! Links: BONUS: Get all of my Shorty Checklists emailed to you every fortnight! You'll also get a access to a d...

Are you overworked but still not getting the recognition you want? In this ep I am sharing: - What’s keeping you stuck in the cycle of 'just working harder' (and losing self-confidence as you go) - The ONE new strategy that will help you become more strategic about your career - 3 questions to help you step up your game and get the recognition you deserve If you’re ready to show up as yo...

Is your to-do list taking over your life? Here are some quick ways to think about managing that milelong list with greater success!  Today, in this latest 'shorty' episode, we’re talking about the 3 reasons why your to-do list is so super overwhelming. Getting back in the driving seat of your career... And out of a role that is keeping you stuck... Can start with getting on top of your h...

Today we are talking about creating balance in your relaxed state (Yin) and active state (Yang),  with my guest Olivia Shurdova. Join us! This is a really insightful discussion about energy, how easy it is to over-extend yourself and how to find the balance: Today we are learning that whilst your Yin energies are cooling, passive, contemplative and dark, Yang is active and about light and warming...

Is fear or your imposter keeping you up at night? Here are some ways to challenge it!  Today, in this latest 'shorty' episode, we’re talking about the 3 reasons why your biggest fears, about what could happen in the future, will never come to light. Fears are all-or-nothing, imagined thoughts... Often irrational and always unhelpful! Here's how to start understanding your fears more...

Are you getting the results you want in your career? If not, you need my 5-point plan for success! These are strategies my clients adopt to get promoted and PAID properly... Often the simplest strategies are best... In today's episode I am sharing 5 of the best to help you get out of your own way, asking for the career opportunities you want and living to your true potential!   Here's so...

Are you struggling with non-existent or waffly KPIs? This one is for you! Today, in this latest 'shorty' episode, we’re talking about the 3 reasons why your current KPIs are a problem... How they're actually damaging you and your career prospects... And what to do about it!   Links: BONUS: Get all of my Shorty Checklists emailed to you every fortnight! You'll also get a access...

A network is only as good as your ability to do the networking . What's really stopping you from having a really powerful network? 00:00 Let's talk about the fears that are stopping you from networking more effectively. 07:00 I explore the 3 myths of building a powerful network: Myth 1: For my network to be valuable, it needs to be big Myth 2: For my network to be valuable, my network ne...

Here’s how you can sharpen up your strategic thinking to elevate your positioning in your organisation Today, in this latest 'shorty' episode, we’re talking about the 3 steps you can take, right now, to become a more strategic thinker. It's no value to you being pigeonholed as an operational player in your org if you are ready to stretch beyond it. Thinking more strategically is the...