Your Brilliant Career

Welcome to Part 2 of the Asking for more Money series with Glin Bayley . Part 1 was so much fun and if you didn’t get a chance to listen, you can find Episode 28 here . In this episode we are going to dive into some more interesting topics, including at what point do we walk from the negotiation process? The planning process, which is so important for everything from thinking it through, to settin...

Women fear more about how they might be perceived in a negotiation. Because as much as we still don't want to believe that women are treated differently in negotiations to men, we are, because there's a huge social culture and expectation on us as women on how we're supposed to behave. I'm delighted to have Glin Bayley as my guest on this podcast. Glin's journey began in 2014, when due to personal...

It’s true! Women feel “less entitled” than their male colleagues to job opportunities, and the research tells us that they are less likely to ask for a pay rise or a promotion. One of the reasons is that we have been socially conditioned over time to feel less entitled to work opportunities than men. I know some of you might scoff at that and say – well, not me – and I hope that’s the case – but a...

Today's guest is Angela Priestley. Angela is the Founding Editor of Women's Agenda, and now heads up the publication's parent company Agenda Media. She's a journalist, and editor turned media entrepreneur and business owner.  In addition to being a media owner and a brilliant journalist - I can always tell if Angela has written a particular story - Angela is also a mum to three young children.  In...

I am excited we have Sabina Read with us today. It has been such a pleasure to get to know this remarkable woman. She is this rare combo of SUPER smart with a keen sense of fun and she’s a very kind person too. And I just have to say, I love the joy that Sabina brings to things. She has a deep sense of intention that she brings to her work, and a real honesty as well.  Sabina is a psychologist, me...

Today's guest is the amazing Chelsea Pottenger . Chelsea is the founder and director of EQ Minds , which she runs with her husband, Jay. She is one of Australia’s most popular corporate wellness presenters, helping more than 90,000 professionals every year to take charge of their mental health.  Chelsea is an accredited mindfulness and meditation coach. She is an absolute legend and I say that bec...

My guest on this podcast transforms the way people think and feel about themselves. Her name is Nadine Champion, and yes, she is actually a champion in more ways than one. She is a martial artist with almost 30 years of experience. An undefeated fighter, an inspirational speaker and author. She’s also a highly sought-after mindset coach who helps people foster courage, adapt to change and develop...

For this podcast,  I’m joined by Fiona Macgregor, TAL’s Chief Information and Innovation Officer. If you don’t know, TAL it is a leading life insurer. They have almost 5 million customers and their intention is to look after people at a very difficult time in their lives. I run a few programs and love working with the TAL execs and the women on our programs, but Fiona was a standout for me. She is...

Did you know that it’s scientifically proven that women have pretty and ugly days – how tragic is that? But that’s the truth and I know the women that I work with, want to feel great about the way they look, and why not? Because in their mind – and yes I know, beauty is subjective - it elevates them, it makes them feel good professionally and it boosts their self-esteem.   This is why we have the...

Ever tried to walk in a straight line after ten margaritas? Do you know what happens – that’s right… you fall over!   My guest today, Georgie Abay , explains modern life is a lot like this. It might hurt when you fall, or you might just laugh, but we are supposed to trip up in life. Further, those challenging, unexpected, maybe even embarrassing moments… are when the real magic happens. Presenter:...

Today I'm talking with Whitney Fitzsimmons , Director of News & Communications at KPMG. Whitney has had a fascinating and diverse career journey. At its core, is the belief that you really need to know what you want for YOU. It's the focusing on what you want, and then it's being deliberate in what you need to do to get there. What's more, you don't have to have all the answers on HOW you're going...

Being happy and performing well at work can sometimes feel like conflicting goals. One part of us craves the over achievement and other side, wants calmness and more stability in our lives – and yet, work trumps most of the time.   And here lies the problem. It’s easy to neglect the YOU in your career because you’re so busy achieving and looking after everyone. But if you want enduring success, yo...

Have you ever wanted to break a habit that is holding you back? It might be snacking at night, being the one to always arrive last to meetings, maybe it’s speaking over people. It could even be the habit of arriving home and still being in your  head from the day.   We all have habits – everything from the way we clean the kitchen, to the way we take notes in a meeting, or even clean our teeth.  ...

When was the last time you felt incredibly proud of yourself? The kind of pride that makes you feel warm inside and brings a smile to your face. A feeling that is so lovely it makes you feel delighted. Women are notoriously tough on themselves and the idea of celebrating themselves, their successes doesn’t always come naturally. But today I want I talk about the power of being PROUD of yourself…an...

Who doesn’t want to give a great first impression? Or get a surprise job offer that makes your day? Or just be connected to impressive people?   I think it’s fair say we ALL want these things – we want to be impressive, for people to like us, respect us, we want the market to see our value and who doesn’t want to be in good company. This leads to the question – how good is your LinkedIn profile ri...

So, you are thinking about asking for a raise and you want to get paid what you deserve. Fantastic. But do know what to do?  Today we are talking about how to prepare for a successful salary negotiation, how to track your successes, how to approach the actual conversation, and what to do if the conversation goes pear-shaped. It's going to be action-packed episode!  Presenter:  Gillian Fox Looking...

So can tell you tell a great story? Can you engage and persuade at work?  Or do you think GREAT storytelling is solely for the gifted… well if you do, you’re going to be challenged today. Today’s podcast features storytelling expert, TEDx speaker and performance coach, Zara Love , and she is going to show you that story telling is available to all of us and guess what? …it can be fun. Presenter: ...

We all hope to be successful, but some women don’t expect themselves to be remarkable in their careers. It’s not that they don’t like the idea of it – they just don’t expect it.  Expecting career success is one of the quickest and most effective ways to make your career remarkable. And this is why today we’re talking about how YOU can expect career success. Presenter:  Gillian Fox Looking for more...

I would write the letters INP, it's not personal. Just those three letters, nobody else knew what it meant. And then when I find myself having this emotional reaction, I would stare down at those letters and I would chant to myself, "This isn't personal. It's not personal. It's not personal. It's not personal”. Jane Huxley Presenter:  Gillian Fox Looking for more?  Visit... yourbrilliantcareer.com...

Ever feel like your achievements are a fluke, or that you're one conversation away from being outed as a fraud? Well, you're not alone. Welcome to imposter syndrome, an affliction affecting many women. Today, we are exploring why we discount our abilities so quickly and how to manage imposter syndrome in your career, so it doesn't diminish your success. Presenter:  Gillian Fox Looking for more?  V...

Think about the most successful people that you know in business – it's likely they've had their ups and downs in their careers - but what sets them apart is their ability to own their career challenges and get things back on track when things unexpectedly change.   And things are always going to change. Take our guest speaker today – Briony Benjamin. At 31 Briony had it all, the stellar career in...

I wonder if you know the difference between a mentor and a sponsor? A client said to me recently: Aren't sponsors the financial backers on a football team! Another one said: I met my sponsor at AA - I said: it's not quite what I'm talking about here, but whatever gets you through the night! Today we are clearing this up. We are talking about how sponsors differ from mentors and what you can do to...

When you think about yourself professionally.... How would other people describe you? Would it be flattering? Inspiring? Would it make your day or ruin your day? It's a provocative question…  We all have a reputation and today we are exploring your personal brand with the brilliant Carlii Lyon . Presenter: Gillian Fox Guest: Carlii Lyon Looking for more?  Visit... yourbrilliantcareer.com.au Facebo...

Maybe you can't stand your boss, you’re bored and badly want a change or maybe you're just not fulfilled anymore. If that is you, it is probably time to figure out your next career move….because SOMETHING needs to change. Presenter: Gillian Fox Looking for more?  Visit... yourbrilliantcareer.com.au Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, wom...

Have you ever reflected how some people thrive under pressure? One nostril above water for many people is considered terrifying, but today's podcast might change your view and get you excited about the idea of stretching yourself and exploring new career routes and possibilities. Presenter: Gillian Fox & Guest: Nicole Sheffield, Managing Director, Data & Digital at Wesfarmers Looking for more?  Vi...