Career Confidence

"Our ability to analyse, observe, communicate, and bring a curious nature to what we do are going to be essential over the next decade of work"

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In today's solo episode, Georgie discusses the importance of critical thinking in the future of work. She emphasises the need for skills like problem-solving, adaptability, and critical thinking in addition to hard skills like learning A.I. and coding.

Georgie shares her personal journey of becoming a better critical thinker and provides tips for improving observation, analysis, questioning, and communication.

She also highlights the role of curiosity in developing critical thinking skills.

Key Takeaways

• Critical thinking is a crucial skill for success in the future of work.
• Improving observation, analysis, questioning, and communication can enhance critical thinking abilities.
• Curiosity plays a significant role in developing critical thinking skills.
• Continuous learning and upskilling are essential in the rapidly changing world of work.

Chapters

00:55 The Importance of Critical Thinking
06:11 Improving Critical Thinking: Step 2 - Analysis
08:07 Improving Critical Thinking: Step 3 - Asking Questions
09:56 Improving Critical Thinking: Step 4 - Communication
11:49 Improving Critical Thinking: Step 5 - Curiosity
14:12 Conclusion and Future of Work

"Learning about storytelling and being able to integrate storytelling into the way that we communicate is an absolute game changer."

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Thanks to our sponsor - CH Talent Solutions 

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Connect with Emily - LinkedIn

Emily's Website

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Meet Emily Edgeley; in today's conversation, Emily shares her journey from being a shy individual to becoming a public speaking coach.

Emily emphasises the importance of communication skills in the technology industry and the need for tech professionals to improve their public speaking abilities.

Emily highlights the power of storytelling in communication and the impact it can have on connecting with an audience. She also discusses the role of mindset and self-talk in building confidence and offers practical tips for reframing beliefs.

Emily and Georgie discuss the importance of tailoring communication to the audience, the role of listening in effective communication, and strategies for overcoming introversion and building confidence. They also explore the impact of fear on public speaking and the importance of managing expectations. The conversation highlights the value of authenticity and relatability in communication and emphasises the need to embrace imperfections.

Key Moments

• Communication skills are crucial for tech professionals, who often struggle with public speaking and presenting.
• Storytelling is a powerful tool in communication, allowing for better connection and understanding.
• Mindset and self-talk play a significant role in building confidence and overcoming communication challenges.
• Being clear, relatable, memorable, and persuasive are key qualities of a good communicator.
• The importance of listening as a crucial aspect of effective communication.
• How to overcome introversion and build confidence in public speaking by reframing fears and managing expectations.
• How to embrace our imperfections and letting go of shame can lead to more confident communication.

Chapters

03:41 The Importance of Communication in Technology
07:45 The Journey to Becoming a Clear Communicator
11:20 Overcoming Shyness and Building Confidence
15:08 Improving Communication Skills in Tech Professionals
20:37 Mindset and Self-Talk in Communication
25:22 Practices for Reframing Beliefs and Building Confidence
27:24 The Power of Storytelling in Communication
28:44 Qualities of a Good Communicator
29:13 Tailoring Communication to the Audience
31:02 The Importance of Listening
35:20 Overcoming Introversion and Building Confidence
36:44 Managing Expectations and Fear
39:16 Reflecting on Life and Regrets
41:08 Advice for Younger Self
44:16 Balancing Seriousness and Fun
46:28 Authenticity and Relatability in Communication
50:22 Overcoming Shame and Embracing Imperfections
53:20 Where to Find More Information

"Staying somewhere longer than what you should... honestly burns bridges. So when you know it's time to leave, take action."

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In today's solo episode, Georgie discusses the importance of leaving a job or company on good terms without burning bridges. She emphasises the need to recognise when it's time for a change and to take action rather than staying in a role that no longer aligns with your career goals. Georgie also highlights the risk of job regret and the importance of seeking clarity before making a move.

She provides practical advice on informing your boss in person, working your notice period with integrity, leaving a thorough handover, and staying in touch with colleagues.

Key Takeaways

• Recognise when it's time for a change and take action.
• Avoid job regret by seeking clarity before making a move.
• Inform your boss in person and express gratitude for the experience.
• Work your notice period with integrity and leave a thorough handover.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
01:04 Recognizing the Need for Change
04:49 Taking Action and Not Burning Bridges
06:05 Informing Your Boss in Person
08:47 Working Your Notice Period with Integrity
09:43 Leaving a Thorough Handover
11:06 Following Up and Staying in Touch

"You are not your job role; you are not the organisation; you need to have that sense of self to really contribute to the organisation"

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Thanks to our sponsor - CH Talent Solutions 

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Connect with Julie Hyde - LinkedIn

Julie's Website

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Meet Julie Hyde, Leadership Coach, Author and Resilience Expert. As a seasoned leadership coach and author of "You Always Have a Choice" and "Busy?", Julie brings a wealth of real-world experience and practical wisdom to those navigating the complexities of leadership – professionally and personally. 

In today's Career Confidence Podcast, Julie Hyde shares her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship, the challenges she faced, and the choices she made along the way. She also discusses her experience with a cancer diagnosis and how she overcame it. Julie shares insights from her book 'You Always Have a Choice' and the importance of taking responsibility for our choices.

Julie emphasises the need to pause, reflect, and align our goals with our values. Julie encourages listeners to trust themselves and make choices that lead to a life they love.

In this conversation, Julie Hyde and Georgie discuss self-awareness, turning around toxic cultures, the importance of communication in leadership, and practices for personal growth.

Key Moments

💜 Self-awareness is key to making better decisions, living in alignment with your values and discovering your identity

💜 Toxic cultures can be turned around by understanding the team's perspective, setting goals, and fostering accountability.

💜 Effective communication is vital in leadership to ensure expectations are clear and feedback is given.

💜 Practices like self-reflection and journaling can help individuals grow and improve as leaders.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
02:14 Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
03:33 Facing Challenges and Making Choices
08:35 Navigating the Journey of Starting a Business
17:34 Overcoming a Cancer Diagnosis
26:27 Writing the Book 'You Always Have a Choice'
32:36 Balancing Goals and Contentment
39:43 Taking Responsibility for Choices
49:48 Self-awareness and Values
52:17 Turning Around Toxic Cultures
56:07 Importance of Communication in Leadership
59:27 Practices for Personal Growth
01:03:19 Where to Find More Information

"Everyone's an individual, and everyone's got to take responsibility for their own life, for their own career." 

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In today's solo episode, Georgie discusses the ongoing debate about working from home. Georgie explores the advantages of a hybrid work model, working from home, and the importance of purposeful in-person meetings.

Georgie speaks about the need for self-awareness in choosing the right work environment for you but also highlights the value of senior mentoring that we all need to take responsibility for.

Georgie raises concerns about remote work potentially hindering career growth and emphasises the importance of being visible in the workplace.

She concludes by encouraging listeners to take responsibility for their own careers and to create a purposeful office culture.

Key Takeaways

• Consider your personal preferences and productivity when deciding between working from home and working in the office.
• A hybrid work model can offer the benefits of both remote work and in-person collaboration.
• Junior employees can benefit from learning and mentoring opportunities in the office.
• Being visible and actively participating in the workplace can contribute to career growth.
• Take responsibility for your own career and align your work environment with your personal values.

Chapters

01:10 The Working from Home Debate
03:02 Setting Up a Productive Home Office
04:00 Benefits of a Hybrid Work Model
05:25 Purposeful In-Person Meetings
06:23 Productivity and Commuting
07:16 Self-Awareness and Choosing the Right Work Environment
08:13 The Importance of Senior Mentoring
09:30 Team Collaboration and Human Interaction
10:29 The Value of Learning in the Office
11:56 Mentoring Junior Employees
13:20 Concerns about Remote Work for Career Growth
14:19 The Importance of Being Visible
15:44 Taking Responsibility for Your Career
17:39 Aligning Work Environment with Personal Values

"Before I started Microsoft, I hadn't done anything in Technology. I've had 8 years to learn technology, and I'm working with people who have been doing this for a lifetime and who have 20-30 years experience in the space, and that can be really daunting"

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Thanks to our sponsor - CH Talent Solutions 

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Connect with Sarah Carney - LinkedIn

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Sarah Carney, Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, shares her career journey and how she became the CTO without a tech degree; in fact, she hadn't even been involved in technology until she started Microsoft, and it took her just 8 years to become the CTO!

How?  

Sarah offers advice on how she used her transferable skills to continue to develop her career, and she emphasises the importance of taking chances and overcoming fear in order to seize opportunities.

Sarah also discusses the role of a CTO, a day in the life and the diverse activities she engages in, including public presentations, customer interactions, and thought leadership.

She expresses optimism about the potential of AI while highlighting the need for responsible implementation.

Sarah also discusses Microsoft's flexible work culture and the company's focus on diversity and inclusion.

Finally, Sarah emphasises the significance of confidence and self-belief in career success and shares her personal approach to building confidence through taking on challenges and learning from failures.

Key Moments

💜 Why it's important to take chances and apply for jobs even if you don't meet all the criteria. "You miss 100% of the opportunities you don't apply for."

💜 How to identify and leverage our transferable skills when transitioning to a new industry or role.

💜  How to build confidence by embracing the possibility of failure and viewing it as a learning opportunity.

💜 Why we should focus on finding roles that align with our skills and interests while enabling us to work on our skills gaps rather than solely pursuing upward career progression.

💜 Why networking and building relationships within our organisation can increase visibility and open doors to new opportunities.

Chapters

03:13 Transferable Skills
05:59 Building Confidence
08:51 Career Progression at Microsoft
15:47 Becoming Chief Technology Officer
20:02 The Potential of AI
25:21 Finding Balance in Technology Use
27:17 Encouraging Girls' Interest in Technology
28:43 Expanding Perceptions of Tech Roles
30:06 The Importance of Hard Work
32:43 Maintaining Work-Life Balance
36:39 Microsoft's Flexible Work Culture
38:45 Building a Successful Company Culture
44:46 The Importance of Confidence in Career Success
49:26 Embracing Uncertainty and Personal Growth

"Follow your passion, and you'll never work a day in your life - Well, I did follow my passion and looking back it was the most miserable I've ever been because I was working 7 days a week, 12 hour days!" 

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In today's solo episode, Georgie discusses how to avoid job regret. She emphasises the importance of seeking clarity and self-reflection to understand what you truly want in your career.

Georgie also highlights the need to recognise that no job is perfect and that there will always be aspects one enjoys and dislikes.

She advises against jumping ship too quickly and encourages finding fulfilment outside of work.

Additionally, Georgie suggests communicating with your current employer to address any concerns or explore other opportunities within your company.

Key Takeaways

• Seek clarity and self-reflection to understand what you want in your career.
• Recognise that no job is perfect, and there will always be aspects you enjoy and dislike.
• Avoid jumping ship too quickly and explore opportunities to find fulfilment within your current job.
• Communicate with your current employer to address concerns or explore other opportunities within the organisation.
• Do thorough research before making a career move and continuously learn and develop.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Job Regret
01:01 Seeking Clarity and Self-Reflection
03:20 Understanding Job Imperfections
08:32 Avoiding Job Hopping
12:12 Finding Fulfillment Outside of Work
18:59 Communicating with Current Employer
20:46 Doing Research Before Making a Move
22:40 Constantly Learning and Developing

"My ways of working were back in the 80's. I was Mrs 8:30 am - 5 pm, I thought that was the way you had to operate in order to be successful"

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 Thanks to our sponsor - CH Talent Solutions 

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In today's episode, we celebrate our sixth year in business together. We reflect on our journey, the challenges we've faced, and the lessons we've learned.

Whether you own a business, are a leader, or are looking to accelerate your career, you will get something from this episode.

We discuss the importance of blind faith, adaptability, having a plan while preparing to pivot, hiring, the power of transparent communication, and the importance of vulnerability in leadership.

Georgie also shares the dangers of getting caught up in shiny projects and the value of following your strengths rather than just your passion.

But most importantly, we discuss enjoying the journey, celebrating small wins, and choosing joy and gratitude every single day.

Key Takeaways

• Having a plan is important, but being prepared to pivot and adjust is equally essential.
• Hiring strategically and clearly understanding the business's needs is crucial for success.
• Transparent communication and vulnerability is key to building strong connections and relationships within your teams
• Focus on your strengths and what you are good at rather than just following your passion.
• Continuous learning and growth are important for staying ahead and evolving in your career.
• Discipline is more important than motivation in achieving long-term success.
• Enjoy the journey and celebrate the small wins along the way.

Chapters

00:00 Celebrating Six Years in Business
03:46 Starting the Business and Navigating Challenges
06:07 The Importance of Blind Faith and Naivety
08:24 The Importance of Adaptability and Flexibility
10:09 Having a Plan and Being Prepared to Pivot
15:37 Lessons Learned in Hiring
23:55 The Importance of Training and Growth
26:14 The Importance of Transparent Communication
27:20 The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership
29:37 Follow Your Strengths, Not Just Your Passion
31:05 Never Stop Learning and Growing
36:27 The Importance of Continuous Growth
41:58 Maintaining Discipline in Challenging Times
46:48 Perspective and Gratitude
48:01 Discipline over Motivation
48:32 Keeping Promises to Yourself
52:09 Reframing and Appreciating

"Pattern recognition is going to be really, really important. When you start noticing the people who are excelling, what do they do? What are they learning? What are they involved in? Success leaves clues. It's not down to luck. It's that these people are taking charge of their own lives, their own careers, their own career paths." 

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In today's solo episode, Georgie shares strategies for accelerating and getting ahead in your career. She emphasises the importance of making your ambitions known and ensuring that you are seen and heard in the workplace. Georgie also highlights the significance of recognising patterns and future trends in the business world, as well as the value of networking and seeking guidance from mentors.

Georgie advises listeners to focus on their strengths and work on their weaknesses, both in hard and soft skills. Additionally, Georgie speaks about the need for focus, recharge, and maintaining a balanced life throughout the career journey.

Key Takeaways

• Make your ambitions known and ensure that you are seen and heard in the workplace.
• Recognise patterns and future trends in the business world to stay ahead.
• Network and seek guidance from mentors to accelerate your career.
• Focus on your strengths and work on your weaknesses in both hard and soft skills.
• Take time to recharge and maintain a balanced life throughout your career journey.

Chapters

02:22 The Desire for Progress
06:34 Making Your Ambitions Known
08:01 Recognizing Patterns and Future Trends
11:53 Speaking Up and Being Seen
13:20 Playing to Your Strengths
16:40 Networking and Seeking Guidance
19:30 The Importance of Focus
21:50 Taking Time to Recharge
    

"Building career confidence requires showing up, being curious, asking questions, and having a support system. Be your own cheerleader, and don't let guilt hold you back!"

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Thanks to our sponsor - CH Talent Solutions 

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Connect with Cathryn Arnold - LinkedIn

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Introducing Cathryn Arnold, who has been in the airline industry for almost three decades, where she grew from being in the airline call centre to CTO (Chief Technology Officer) to one of Australia's well-known airlines, Jetstar. Cathryn's career journey is a lesson in perseverance and curiosity.

In today's episode, Cathryn discusses her journey and how she transitioned to a technology role. Having landed the CTO role days before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she shares her experiences leading through the chaos while reflecting on her other lessons at Jetstar.

Cathryn emphasises the importance of encouraging women in technology and provides advice for career pivots into the field. She also discusses the challenges she has faced as a female in tech and shares insights on building career confidence.

Lastly, Cathryn highlights the significance of self-care and how she navigates moments of doubt and imposter syndrome.

Takeaways

💜 Why curiosity and problem-solving are key traits for success in technology careers.

💜 How we can encourage more women and girls to pursue technology careers by broadening the understanding of what technology entails.

💜 Why self-care and reflection are essential for maintaining career confidence and navigating moments of doubt.

💜 The importance of taking action if we want to grow and develop in our careers

Plus, much more...

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
02:09 Career Journey and Starting in the Airline Industry
05:23 Transitioning to a Technology Role
11:45 Leading Through the Pandemic
19:22 Reflections on the Role at Jetstar
23:14 Encouraging Women in Technology
28:52 Advice for Career Pivots into Technology
30:45 Navigating Challenges as a Female in Tech
37:16 Building Career Confidence
41:39 Importance of Self-Care
45:22 Navigating Identity Crisis and Doubt
46:46 Taking Action and Moving Forward
47:21 Taking Time for Self-Reflection
48:14 Keeping Up with Technological Changes
50:23 The Importance of Networking