Build Your Talent Stack

Keri Bloomfield shares her journey of adaptation after moving from the corporate world in New Zealand to learning a new way of life in Denmark. Despite the initial struggle in adjusting to Scandinavian life, the move turned out to be the very thing that created the space for her to start writing and forge her own path as a writer through a strength she had taken for granted in her talent stack.   I hope Keri’s story will inspire you to keep moving forward with your goals, even if the results aren’t showing yet, because if you stay consistent and put in the work, you just never know where it might take you!  Links mentioned Keri Bloomfield - LinkedIn Bilingual Backpack Baby My interview on Ruby Lee's podcast on visual branding "The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It" - Michael E. Gerber For more talent stack resources visit https://www.yishanchan.co/links

In today’s episode I chat with Ali Adey, who is  the founder of She Mentors, a membership site that connects women in business with mentors, experts and peers. She runs bi-monthly events in Melbourne with some of Australia's most influential women in business. She also has 11 years experience in digital and ecommerce, having worked for global lifestyle brands including Women's Health & Fitness, Kayser Lingerie, Elle Macpherson Body and All Things Hair.  Listen to Ali’s story of how she balanced a senior role in digital strategy whilst disrupting the traditional format of networking events by listening to what people want and how they like to learn from like minded people.   Links mentioned: She Mentors Ali Adey - LinkedIn For more talent stack resources visit https://www.yishanchan.co/links

Conor O'Malley is a former C-level executive in Suppy Chain in the areas of Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Retail and Third Party Logistics in organisations across Australia and UK. Conor now runs his own practice in executive coaching and leadership development. I reached out to Conor to share his perspective on: Difference between coaching vs. mentoring How to make better decisions when facing major disruption in your career How to create your own possibilities in the future of work How we should be changing the conversation to drive change in organisational culture Links mentioned: Conor O'Malley - website Conor O'Malley - LinkedIn  "Network with Purpose" - Gordon Jenkins "Coaching to the Human Soul" - Alan Sieler  (Volume 1, Volume 2) "Synchronicity: The Inner Path of Leadership" - Joseph Jaworski  For more talent stack resources visit https://www.yishanchan.co/links

Topics covered in this episode: My first international talk about  "Talent Stack" in Singapore People I want to especially thank for calling me out on playing small The two reasons I started this podcast  What I had to say to my doubters Find a tribe that sees the gold Sneak peek of what's coming up in the next few episodes  Discover your talent stack HERE! For more talent stack resources visit https://www.yishanchan.co/links

Olivia shares the story of how she combined her acting and career coaching skills from her talent stack to forging a new path as a video coach and storyteller for a HR Tech startup.   Stay tuned to the end of the episode, where Olivia shares 4 tips to get you comfortable on camera, or in my case - get comfortable on stage.    Links mentioned: Olivia Rose Solomons - LinkedIn Video My Job For more talent stack resources visit https://www.yishanchan.co/links

Meet Holly Bartter, Creative & Operations Director for Transition Hub, a future of work career development program that helps people gain skills required to thrive in the new work landscape. Holly has a degree in Film & Digital Art, and has worked across event video production, copywriting and modelling.  Holly and I re-connected after many years since we crossed paths in our digital hobbies.  We share our story of how we first met, how we re-connected and how Holly's digital  creative skills has helped shape opportunities both in her 9-5 and side hustle in a personalised dating service. Links mentioned: LinkedIn - Holly Bartter Transition Hub Match Smith Instagram - Holly Bartter For more talent stack resources visit https://www.yishanchan.co/links

Today I'm going deeper to share a really personal story.  It's the untold story of what really goes on beneath the "creative iceberg"  for myself - the truth behind every creative pivot I've launched over the last decade. My course has been superceded by my new book.  If you're going through a major pivot and want to discover the missing pieces in shaping the next chapter of your portfolio brand, check out my book at https://www.yishanchan.co/links For more talent stack resources visit https://www.yishanchan.co/links

In this episode, René Michele shares her incredible story of how a learning mindset helped her survive abuse, overcome self-destruction and transform into a woman of determination and purpose, motivated to succeed and rise above the events that nearly took her life.   Rene is a mother, motivational speaker and soon to be author of her autobiography - Battle Scars Are Beautiful, which details her life long journey to overcoming the effects of prolonged abuse.  René has held front line, key leadership and senior management positions throughout Australia and overseas in the areas of mental health, offshore immigration, homelessness, complex trauma and child protection, and has mentored and inspired trauma survivors across the globe. She has made it her life mission to teach people how to break free from their past and discover their true identity as a person of significant worth, value, and limitless potential. Links mentioned: LinkedIn - Rene Michele ReneMichele.com For more talent stack resources visit https://www.yishanchan.co/links

If you're feeling confused by all the different advice out there on how to write a stand out cover letter and resume, this is the episode for you. René Michele, a certified advanced resume writer, takes us through the international standards, top clichés to avoid and formatting tips to ensure your resume doesn't get rejected by  an algorithm. Links mentioned: LinkedIn - Rene Michele ReneMichele.com/resources/ For more talent stack resources visit https://www.yishanchan.co/links

If you’ve been thinking of refreshing your headshot but not sure of what to wear, or how to engage a photographer, then this is the episode for you.   I share my tips for how to look your best for your headshot day, whether it be for a corporate or branding session to launch your new website.   Women who are forging their own path in the future of work are my tribe, and  I specialise in capturing authentic images that stand out in a way that's relatable with a professional edge.    All the tips I cover in this episode are in a FREE headshot guide. It covers everything from wardrobe, a packing list, personal grooming, and tips to get your skin looking its best on the day.   Grab the guide, save it on your phone and I hope it’s helpful to you in planning your next branding session!   Headshot guide For more talent stack resources visit https://www.yishanchan.co/links