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Six lessons from 2023 on building a life and career you love | EP47

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On this episode, I break share the six lessons I've learned about building a career and life you love in 2023. 
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6 tips for succeeding as a startup employee - what I learned from two unicorns | EP46

Want an insider's tips on how to become a rockstar startup employee? On this episode I break down everything I learned from joining the early team at two startups that went on to become unicorns. You'll hear about;
What it means to focus on Outcomes not Outputs
How to become self sufficient
The important of long term relationships at work and how to build them
Why you can "Cheat" at startups
How to become a rockstar by being great at implementation
How to create your own opportunities for promotion
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The 7 lists I keep that are secret weapons in my career (and how you can use them for yourself) | EP45

Five years ago, I started making lists... And these lists have ended up being a bit of a secret weapon for me. They've helped me figure out exactly what I want to do, land jobs and clients that I never thought I 'd imagine... get way more enjoyment and meaning from my work.... and also have a lot more fun...
So on this episode I break down each of these seven secret lists that I keep, I read out some examples from them and tell you how you can use them in your own career and your own life.
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The 3 things I got wrong about my career and what you can learn from them | EP44

On today's episode we chat through all the misconceptions I had about careers. How I thought things would work versus how things ACTUALLY work. I go through the 3 big misconceptions I had and what you can learn ab from them. 
 
We also talk about a concept to help you make better long term decisions, it's called a Personal Balance Sheet and I break down how you can use this to choose between different paths and get more opportunities. 
 
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Finding a job that doesn’t feel like work | Ciaran Gaffney (Founder of Seanchoiche) - EP43

Ciaran Gaffney (aka Gaff) is the founder of Seanchoiche, a storytelling platform that started in Dublin.He started Seanchoiche as a single storytelling night back in 2020 when he was still working his full time job at an agency. But over the last few years, Seanchoiche has exploded - now hosting nights all around the world. Ciaran has left his job to run Seanchoiche full time and is having a blast doing it!
On the episode, we talk about;
How he made the move from his role at an agency, to starting Seanchoiche and ultimately going full time on it
Why it's the perfect fit for him
What his days look like and all the cool shit he does now
Why he thinks Seanchoiche has been successful
His advice for people in full time jobs who are looking to do something else
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Leadership tips, running a sleep business and more | Isabel Malynicz - EP42

Isabel Malynicz is the founder of not one but two businesses, across leadership coaching and sleep coaching
On this episode you will hear about:
Her leadership advice for people in their 20s and 30s.
What she learned from 20 years in HR, from working with Banks in London, to game development companies in Barcelona
Why she left her permanent job to start her own businesses
Exactly what her day looks like now, pros and cons of that versus
How sleep impacts you and the 3 things you can do to improve your sleep
Some of the things she does to find joy and meaning in her life
Check out Isabel's businesses:
Leadership Coaching
Sleep Coaching
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What it’s like to work in tech and how you can break into it | Akanksha Malik - EP41

Today on the show we have Akanksha Malik.
Akanksha is a Data and AI Consultant, a Microsoft AI MVP and an international speaker. She is also the founder of the platform Paths Uncovered, aimed at showcasing untraditional pathways into technology and helping people thrive in their tech careers. She is currently the network director of Women Who Code Melbourne and advisory board member for Kaleida, a career growth platform.
On the episode, you'll hear about:
What life is actually like working as a data scientist and what Akanksha likes about it.
We break down in detail exactly what sort of salaries you can expect working in this field and how they can grow over time.
Why Akansha decided to take a job offer that meant moving to the other side of the world.
You'll get advice from Akansha on how to figure out if working in tech is something you'd enjoy, aswell as her top tips for how to actually make the move inton tech.
You'll also hear a bit about Akansha's personal journey. How she ended up burning out last year, what she did to recover from that and her tips for making sure to avoid burnout in your own life.
Check out Akanksha's Podcast, Paths Uncovered.
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What 30 years of research says about dream jobs | EP40

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On this episode I break down what 30 years of research says about what will make you happy in your job. I break down the 6 things that are proven to matter (and perhaps more importantly, those things that are proven to not matter at all).The links I mention:
Original 80,000 Hours article on job satisfaction
80,000 Hours article on finding your strengths and personal fit
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The ultimate guide for jobs after consulting (& how to move out of professional services)| EP39

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Today's episode is the ultimate guide for anyone in consulting thinking about their next step. I breakdown all the best careers you gone move into from consulting, their pros, cons and give my top tips for landing a new gig that you'll love.Follow the pod:
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Q&A: How to land interviews, get a job in a new country and more... | EP38

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Time for a Q&A. On this episode I answer;
"I know the career I want to move into but can't get an interview. What should I do?"
"I've just been let go from my job, what should I do?"
"I'm moving to a new country, how can I land a job there?"
"How can I know if I'd enjoy working with the people at a new company?"
"What skills do you think are most valuable to develop, given the 
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