The Career Confidence Podcast
Welcome to The Career Confidence Podcast - the podcast for driven lawyers wanting to step out of the traditional path & build fulfilling and purposeful careers. I’m your host Marija Duka, career coach helping you navigate your career with clarity and confidence. In this podcast we don’t shy away from having real conversations about topics that matter to us driven AF go-getters - from manifesting your dream career, negotiating the salary you deserve, creating your personal brand, knowing when it’s time to pivot - we cover these topics & SO MUCH MORE.
Episodes
77 episodes
76. Preparing for Maternity Leave and Motherhood
In this solo episode, I share my journey as I prepare for maternity leave and the upcoming transition into motherhood. As I embrace this new chapter, I discuss how I've balanced my legal career, business, and self-care, while also preparing for...
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75. Healing Systemic Wounds for a Healthier Workplace
In this episode, I chat to Lazz Tomic, an expert in employee well-being and safety, to transform your understanding of burnout and workplace wellness. Lazz shares his journey from physical therapy to corporate injury management and...
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74. Make Confident Career Decisions with these Steps
Feeling stuck at a career crossroads? You're not alone. Whether you're overwhelmed by too many options or unsure of your next move, decision-making can be tough. In this episode, I share the decision-making process I use with my cli...
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73. Reset Your Goals for a Thriving Second Half of the Year
Hey hey! I’m back with a special workshop-style episode where we delve into the topic of goal resetting. It's hard to believe it's already July, and now is the perfect time to revisit the goals you set at the beginning of the year. ...
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72. Client Spotlight: Fashion Lawyer to Fashion Entrepreneur
You’ve always felt like you didn’t quite fit in—your entrepreneurial mindset craved innovation and autonomy. But now, you feel stuck. It’s like your workplace is holding you back, clipping your wings when you know you’re meant for b...
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71. Client Spotlight: Embracing Leadership with Helena Page
This episode is a unique one—a client spotlight—because I know how much my community loves hearing inspiring career journeys.I've noticed that the episodes featuring career stories are the most popular, so I thought, why not invi...
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70. Stefanie Costi on Overcoming Toxic Workplaces
Workplace bullying all too often gets swept under the corporate rug. It's a sad truth that workplace bullying is a daily reality for many individuals. But what makes it particularly disheartening is the normalisation of bullying wit...
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69. Career Reinvention and the Future of the Legal Profession
It's no secret that the legal profession is changing rapidly, especially with the introduction of AI. This is giving us exciting opportunities to expand our knowledge and careers beyond the traditional legal roles that have been ava...
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68. My Pregnancy Journey (so far)
Hey hey! It's been a hot minute since I last hopped on the mic to chat with you all, but trust me, there's a very good reason for being MIA. Today, I'm diving into something a little different from our usual career chats. I'm getting personal a...
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67. Uncover Your Blindspots to Become an Exceptional Leader
Have you ever found yourself doing all the right things but you just can't seem to move forward and achieve that goal? Externally you're checking all the right boxes and doing what is required. BUT on a subconsci...
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66. Engagement, Resilience and Wellbeing for Optimal Performance
Tough times call for leaders to rise up to the challenge and encourage a sustainable and thriving workplace for their teams. But how exactly can you do this from a practical perspective? Our guest today will be providing us ...
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65. You're More Powerful Than You Think
You can’t control what happens to you, but you can choose how you respond to the circumstances and that’s where the power lies. Our guest today is the shining example of this quote. Sarah Susak completely turned her life around (lit...
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64. How to Excel as a Leader During Economic Instability
Let’s address the elephant in the room… the impending recession and times of economic instability (eeek). It’s natural that times of economic instability makes everyone feel nervous and some may even be questioning the future of their role with...
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63. Creating the Culture of You
Have you ever thought about what makes up a workplace culture? This is something that we all like to talk about, right? Is it a good culture, is it a toxic culture? Workplace culture is made up of shared values, attitudes, behaviours and standa...
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62. Align Your Money Goals for the Life You Desire
Did I hear you say, new year, new money goals? When it comes to financial planning - alot of us don’t really have a plan. No shade whatsoever. We might have a big goal we want to achieve and we start to save for it but then life happens p...
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61. Setting Intentional Goals
Say goodbye to rushed resolutions and hello to crafting a vision for 2024 that's not just a list on a page, but a sustainable, fulfilling journey you'll embark on with joy. This episode isn't just about setting the stage for a year of a...
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60. 2023 Wrapped: Highlights, Lessons & Goals for 2024
As we close out the year, I'm sitting down to share my highlights and lessons from the past year. From marrying my best friend to running my first in-person workshop at the InView conference, to working with incredible clients, it's been ...
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59. Elevating Your Voice: Strategies for Impactful Communication
When you hear the words public speaking, do you run the other way? Well, our guest today might change your perception on the way you look at public speaking and dare I say, even look at it as a fun experience where you get to show up as your au...
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58. Breaking Stereotypes and Creating The Me Shaped Lawyer
What if you were to throw out the rule book on what your career should look like in order for it to be successful and start to create a career based on your interests and values? Well our guest today, shares exactly how she has car...
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57. Strategies for Handling Pressure and Setting Boundaries as a Lawyer
Ever felt like the pressures of being a lawyer are too much to handle? You're not alone and I've got some insights for you. Today, we're diving into these overwhelming expectations and taking back control. Being a lawyer comes with ...
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56. Reinventing Your Career To Suit Your Lifestyle
Have you ever felt the pressure to mold yourself into a version that fits your career, instead of the other way round? In this episode of the Career Confidence podcast, let's turn the tables on this outdated perspective. Join me as I share my o...
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55. LinkedIn Strategies for Building a Powerful Personal Brand as a Lawyer
Ever felt overwhelmed by LinkedIn and wondering how to make it work for your legal career? In this episode, you'll learn how to design an engaging profile, complete with a professional photo, captivating header, and a dynamic 'About' sect...
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54. Three Mindset Shifts Before You Make Your Next Career Move
Don’t let these mindset blocks stop you from making your next career move! You’ve decided to make your next career move, but now you're faced with lots of resistance and unhelpful thoughts. Making a career move often brings with it a wave of un...
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