Your Career Podcast with Jane Jackson

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! Most people don't expect a career crisis.  Redundancy, restructuring, a change in leadership or the sudden realisation that your contribution is being overlooked can happen with very little warning. And when it does, important career decisions often need to be made at the worst possible time. In episode 283 of Your Career Podcast , I explain why proactiv...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! Career Reinvention, Retirement and Building a Richer Life with Hannah Martin What does it really mean to prepare for retirement?  For many women, especially mid-career professionals, retirement planning is often reduced to one question: “Will I have enough money?” Yet, as Hannah Martin explains in this thoughtful conversation, a fulfilling later life requires...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! Give to Gain: How Generosity Builds Careers, Confidence and Meaningful Success What happens when generous people come together to talk about career growth, visibility, networking, communication and sharing expertise? In this special episode, I bring together four remarkable women from across Australia, New Zealand and the United States for a thoughtful conver...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! What if the clarity you've been searching for won't come from working harder or pushing through the fog? In episode 280 of YOUR CAREER PODCAST, I talk about finding career clarity when everything feels uncertain.  Whether you're feeling stuck, wondering if there's something more fulfilling out there, or trying to figure out your next move,...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! As the year draws to a close, many professionals feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and stretched beyond their limits. End-of-year pressure, blurred boundaries, and rising workloads often lead to burnout — quietly and cumulatively. In this episode, career coach Jane Jackson shares five evidence-based strategies to help you manage end-of-year stress before it impact...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! In this episode of YOUR CAREER PODCAST, Dr Mark Sherwood — co-founder of the Functional Medical Institute with Dr Michele Sherwood — shares his practical, no-nonsense approach to whole-person health.  Dr Mark shares his fascinating career journey from pro-baseball player and SWAT officer and what lead him to create the Functional Medical Institute in Tulsa Ok...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! Tom Etherington has spent the last decade helping people use LinkedIn to amplify their networking and build a storytelling and branding strategy that gains credibility, trust, and wins business. Affectionately known as ‘The LinkedIn Guy,’ Tom presents on leveraging LinkedIn for networking, and is a popular podcast guest and appearances include two episodes wi...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Age Discrimination in Australia New research from the Australian Human Rights Commission reveals a shocking truth: employers are crying out for workers while systematically excluding them based on age.  Key findings show only 56% of employers will hire 50-64 year olds, dropping to 28% for those 65+, while just 41% are...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! Welcome to episode 275 of YOUR CAREER Podcast and enjoy this insightful interview with Lynnaire Johnston, LinkedIn Strategist, Trainer and Marketer. Lynnaire is top-ranked international LinkedIn specialist and author dedicated to empowering professionals worldwide.  She brings a wealth of experience, drawn from a diverse background in journalism, broadcasting...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! Picture this: A poster of me, at the age of 16, modelling sunglasses in Hong Kong, looking glamorous with them perched stylishly on top of my head. Not protecting my eyes, just making a fashion statement. [ Click this link to view my 1975 poster ] Fast forward 50 years to last Wednesday, and I'm recovering from painful pterygium surgery with my bandaged...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! In episode 273 I welcome Jane Anderson, a globally recognised strategic communications expert, to Your Career Podcast, nine years after our first interview (ep77)! Jane shares her journey of professional growth and personal transformation, offering valuable insights for female consultants growing their businesses. With 20+ years of experience, Jane has worked...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! A chance encounter while walking along Manly Beach recently stopped me in my tracks – a man wearing a t-shirt that read: " My beautiful wife has dementia, please say 'HELLO' to her ."  In this heartfelt episode, I share how this simple act of love reveals powerful lessons about compassionate leadership that no corporate training seminar co...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! Steve Budgen is a trusted global Security advisor and leader. With over 30 years of experience spanning elite policing units, international security operations, and crisis management, this interview on YOUR CAREER podcast is a story of courage, determination and exceptional leadership . Steve Budgen has led high-stakes security projects across Iraq, the UAE,...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! In episode 270 of Your Career Podcast I welcome back Dr. Kyle Elliott, tech industry specialist and trauma-informed career coach, to discuss the evolving job market in 2025 and practical strategies for job seekers. I first interviewed Kyle in episode 181 during which he shared his career journey - a fascinating account of transition and change. And now, from...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! In this inspiring episode of Your Career Podcast , I share the lessons I learned from an unforgettable stay at the playful and creative W Hotel in Darling Harbour, Sydney.  This delightful experience challenged my expectations, sparked fresh ideas, and inspired me to rethink how I approach career transitions for my clients. Just as the W Hotel uses creativity...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! In episode 268 of YOUR CAREER Podcast, Sydney based Career Coach and podcast host, Jane Jackson , speaks with Dr. Annie Cole, Ed. D. who is an expert money coach and financial educator. Annie discusses how she was able to make several successful career transitions despite the challenges she faced.  She shares that in her 20s, she was a burnt-out social worker...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! Episode 267 helps you to deal with a toxic work environment.  Many of my clients say they are seeking a career change because of a Toxic Workplace.  Have you experienced one?  We know they exist, and sadly, many of us may be tolerating one right now, or have survived by escaping from one.  In fact, the topic has been discussed so frequently that I released a...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! In this episode of Your Career Podcast , we share a LinkedIn Livestream during which Jane Jackson welcomes LinkedIn expert Kevin D. Turner to unpack LinkedIn’s latest features for job seekers.  With over 220 updates introduced recently, Jane and Kevin share invaluable insights on how to leverage LinkedIn’s evolving tools to enhance job search success. Key Lin...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! How to secure a mentor and fast track your career. Helen Doukas is a formidable woman who has recently pivoted from a career as General Counsel to founder in the global tech space (having worked for companies like Uber and Yahoo) to start her own business Nuvo Work.   In episode 265 of YOUR CAREER PODCAST with Jane Jackson, Jane and Helen discuss the changing...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! Bez Rengifo is a Human Resources / Talent Acquisition leader who, for the past 30 years, has focused on the people who make the fabric of what companies call culture.   SPECIAL OFFER: We have a special offer for listeners of this episode -  the first 5 people who reach out to Bez will receive a FREE LinkedIn Profile Review .  connect with him on LinkedIn and...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! Breaking Through the Shell - What 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 🐓 taught me about Career Transition!   The dish, Beggars Chicken, is the perfect metaphor for the challenges we face when looking for a job. How so? In episode 263 of YOUR CAREER PODCAST with Jane Jackson, I share with you my story …  I was inspired to share this episode having recently returned from visiting...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! Redundancy is a challenging experience that many professionals face at some point in their careers.  With over 24 years supporting professionals in transition after a redundancy, I understand very well the roller coaster of emotions you will experience – especially if the redundancy was sudden and unexpected.  And if you did have notice this might happen to y...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! Many women worry about their financial future, especially when going through a divorce, recently widowed, and unsure of how to manage their money.  I’m delighted to speak with Retirement Strategist, Christie McCabe, in today’s episode of Your Career Podcast.  Christie is a dynamic sales, marketing, and business strategist with a proven track record of driving...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! “Magic Mike” is the Chief Marketing Officer at UseVerb, a brilliant new recruitment platform that is revolutionising the way companies recruit and the way candidates submit their job applications. Mike is also a family man, world traveller and community contributor who has over 20 years experience within the Oil and Gas industry.  Interestingly, after years o...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! In today’s rapidly changing world of work, interim leadership roles are on the rise.  What are Interim Executives ? In episode 258 of YOUR CAREER PODCAST we why interim leadership roles are on the rise and may be an excellent option for the next step in your career. An interim executive is an experienced, C-Suite level leader recruited to fill a leadership va...