Favourite Positions
Work has changed and so should the way we think about it. Favourite Positions explores modern careers, leadership and human skills so you can move forward with intention and confidence.
Hosted by Alex Young, the podcast brings honest, thoughtful conversations with founders and leaders who are reshaping how work works. From practical career insight to big ideas about purpose and growth, each episode helps you think differently about your next step, whether you’re early in your career, switching paths or leading others.
Favourite Positions is part of a broader platform supporting people and organisations to build careers they love and workplaces that empower them. With no fluff, real-world tools and a community of people who value clarity and curiosity, this is your go-to space for inspiring stories and practical guidance.
Favourite Positions
Episode 04: Work In Progress - Joseph Liu
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đź’¬ Summary
In this episode, we speak to Joseph Liu – career consultant, speaker and host of Career Relaunch – about what it really takes to pivot your career, build a personal brand that feels authentic and find confidence through action.
Joseph shares the journey from med school dropout to global speaker, brand strategist and coach. He talks about how to build a narrative that supports your next move, why networking is your most powerful tool in a career shift and how your digital first impression speaks volumes. This episode is packed with practical tools and empowering advice for anyone considering a new chapter.
đź’ˇ Takeaways
- Personal branding is about clarity, not self-promotion
- Confidence doesn’t come before action – it grows through doing
- Every interaction reinforces or dilutes your personal brand
- Your narrative needs to convince you first – then others
- Consistency across your LinkedIn is more powerful than volume
- Standing tall can change how you feel
- Start networking before you need anything
- Good outreach is tailored outreach
- Hosting mindset = powerful at events
- Your first impression is usually digital – make it count
🔥 Favourite Soundbites
“The first person you need to convince is yourself”
“Everything you do reinforces or dilutes your brand”
“You won’t be worse off for introducing yourself”
“Confidence is a muscle – you build it by doing”
“Most jobs aren’t advertised – networking is the key”
đź”— Resources + Recommendations
- Joseph’s website: josephliu.co
- Joseph’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephpliu/
- Career Relaunch podcast: careerrelaunch.net
- Book: ABCs of Networking by Thom Singer
- TED Talk: What’s the Work You Can’t Not Do? by Scott Dinsmore
- Book: Presence by Amy Cuddy
- Platforms: Eventbrite, Cheapskate London
- Writing platforms: Substack and Medium
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