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Your Career Journey
Welcome to ‘Your Career Journey,’ the podcast designed to be your compass through the twists and turns of career development.
Whether you're a seasoned professional navigating a career transition, climbing the corporate ladder, looking to return to work after some time away, or just taking your first steps, this show is for you.
Each episode dives into real stories from people who have made their mark. We cover career challenges, triumphs, and everything in between, offering practical insights, inspiration and giving you valuable takeaways for your journey.
Expect candid conversations with industry experts and thought leaders who've embraced the highs, weathered the lows and emerged with wisdom worth sharing.
Join me and let’s explore the multifaceted landscapes of career development, leadership, and growth together.
Episodes
40 episodes
✨ Changing Career Direction Without Starting Over. With Kate Greenwood
What do you do when the career path you’ve been on since university no longer feels right?In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Greenwood, who shares her incredibly honest journey from a traditional career in family law to a leaders...
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Leading with Heart: How Emotional Intelligence Transforms Leadership. With Ann Pocock
What does authentic leadership really look like, and how do we bring more of ourselves to the way we lead?In this episode of Your Career Journey, I’m joined by Ann Pocock, founder of Kinetic Effect and former Corporate Marketing Communi...
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48:48
Embracing Diversity and Leading with Purpose | Career Lessons from Celeste Warren
How do you really make Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work, not just as a policy, but as something that’s lived and felt in an organisation?In this episode, I sit down with Celeste Warren, a globally recognised HR and Diversity, Equity ...
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Navigating Layoffs & Building Career Resilience with Steve Jaffe
What really happens when you’re laid off, and how do you bounce back stronger?In this episode of Your Career Journey, I speak with Steve Jaffe, a marketing leader whose 25+ year career has taken him from advertising to client-side roles...
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42:57
Nonlinear Career Paths: How Breaking Tradition Leads to Greater Success. With Janice Lee-Fu
Are you stuck on the traditional career ladder? Maybe it’s time to rethink what success really looks like. 🚀 In this episode, I sit down with marketing leader Janice Lee-Fu to unpack the power of nonlinear career paths<...
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46:19
Mastering Leadership Skills: 5 Proven Steps to Fast-Track Your Career with Camille Batiste 🚀
🚀 Ready to transform your career and step into impactful leadership? In this episode, I'm joined by Camille Batiste to reveal a proven 5-step framework for Mastering Leadership Skills. A game plan that’s already helped countless pr...
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46:25
Avoiding Death by PowerPoint: Secrets to Captivating Any Audience with Kris Flegg
If you’re tired of boring slides and disengaged listeners, it’s time to win the war for attention and avoid death by PowerPoint. In this powerful episode of Your Career Journey, career coach Emma Graham sits down with Kris Flegg, f...
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44:50
🔥 Career Success Tips You Were Never Taught | Climb to the Top with Matthias Mahr!
Want to get promoted, build stronger work relationships, and take control of your career path? In this episode of Your Career Journey Podcast, I’m joined by Matthias Mahr, author of How to Be Moderately Successful, for a candid and...
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49:11
Beyond Busyness – Choosing Meaning Over Mayhem with Peggy Sullivan 💡
Are you constantly busy but still feeling unfulfilled? In this episode, we dive into the powerful and life-changing concept of choosing meaning over mayhem with author and speaker Peggy Sullivan.Peggy shares how breaking her addiction t...
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36:51
From Psychology Dreams to Marketing Leader: Emily's Bold Career Pivot
Dive into this inspiring episode where we explore a unique career in marketing and customer insights with Emily Paladino! Whether you're just starting out or looking to pivot your path, Emily's journey offers powerful lessons on ho...
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47:01
Happiness at Work: Declan Edwards on Emotional Intelligence & Growth 🌱
Can you actually learn happiness like a skill? In this inspiring episode, Emma is joined by Declan Edwards, founder of BU Happiness College and host of the 'How to Be Happy' podcast. Who reveals the science behind happiness and how emotional in...
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46:16
Work That’s Worth It 💼 Purpose Driven Career Paths with Georgi Enthoven
Are you chasing success but craving purpose? In this powerful conversation with Georgi Enthoven, author of Work That’s Worth It, we unpack exactly how to find fulfilling work, pursue purpose driven career paths, and balance ambition with impact...
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42:18
Why Your Marketing Is Failing & How to Fix It Fast with Damian Lucas 🚨
Today, I’m joined by Damian Lucas, a fractional CMO through Lucas Growth Advisory.Damian shares his journey from being a creative student passionate about graphic design to becoming a strategic marketer obsessed with consumer behaviour a...
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48:47
🔥 Career Reinvention & Finding True Purpose After 20 Years in Retail. With Scott Baker
In this episode, I chat with Scott Baker, Founder of Toast Financial.After spending 20 years building a successful career in retail and e-commerce at The Cotton On Group, Scott found himself at a crossroads. He knew he wanted more. More ...
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48:01
🎯 Turning Global Experience Into Career Success | Returning Home with Margot Andersen
Are you wondering how to turn your global career experience into a powerful advantage after returning home? You're not alone — and this episode will show you exactly how to navigate this life and career transition with confidence.In thi...
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44:49
From Marketer to CEO: Vanessa Lyons' Powerful Career Journey & Lessons in Leadership
In this episode of Your Career Journey, Emma Graham chats with Vanessa Lyons, CEO of ThinkNewsBrands. We talk about the bold, intentional steps that took her from marketing to the C-suite, and the mindset shifts and personal battles (like cance...
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44:45
How Saying Yes Changed Everything | Amy Barry’s Retail Marketing Success Story
What happens when you take a chance on a short-term contract? For Amy Barry, that bold “yes” became a decade long journey through top retail brands like The Good Guys and Anaconda. In this energising episode of Your Career Journey, ...
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49:31
From Journalism to Digital Strategy: Andrea Andric’s Career Pivot & Social Media Insights
In this episode of Your Career Journey, Emma speaks with Andrea Andric, a Melbourne-based freelance strategist, as she shares her inspiring pivot from traditional media into the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.🚀 What You’ll Lear...
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46:46
How Susan Toft Built The Laundry Lady | From Corporate Career to Startup CEO
In this inspiring episode of Your Career Journey, Emma chats with Susan Toft, Founder & CEO of The Laundry Lady, the world’s first online marketplace for mobile laundry services.After being made redundant during the GFC, Susan took a...
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45:29
Redefining Success: Kym Kearney on Bold Career Shifts & Taking Smart Risks
In this episode of Your Career Journey, I chat with Kym Kearney, a seasoned marketing executive who left the corporate world to launch her own marketing recruitment business.This conversation dives deep into the emotional and practical r...
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47:41
How Marketers Can Thrive with AI | Career Strategies with Catherine Toms
In this value-packed episode of Your Career Journey, Emma speaks with Marketers Catherine Toms, Co-Founder of Marketing Growth Academy, about staying competitive in a marketing world being reshaped by AI.With 20+ years of experience help...
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51:52
Take Control of Your Career & Build Real Connections with Becca Spencer 💼
I wanted to start 2025 with this episode as Becca has so many examples of how she’s taken ownership and control of her career, from moving to Australia from the UK, from building relationships, being proactive in looking for opportunities for h...
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52:16
From Corporate Burnout to Real Estate Freedom with Wendy Chamberlain 🏡
This week I speak with Wendy Chamberlain, a self-employed Buyers Agent and Sellers Advocate. Wendy’s love for property and her desire to help empower and educate others about Real Estate ultimately led her in this direction, but it wasn’t all p...
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48:57
Workplace Culture, Burnout & Career Freedom with Katie O'Malley 🌍✨
Join Emma as she chats with Katie O'Malley, a leadership and organisational development coach from Chicago. We chat about Katie's career journey from political campaigns and nonprofit work, and eventually finding success with her ...
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53:03
How an International Marketing Career Changed My Life 🌍 with Paola Piccinno
In today's episode, I’m joined by Paola Piccinno who shares her experiences navigating an international marketing career, the unique challenges, and the lessons learned along the way. Born in Naples, Italy, and raised in Puglia, Pa...
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