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, learning, and growth together.
Your Career Journey
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 own coaching practice.
Katie shares her insights on leadership development, organisational culture, and the importance of psychological safety at work. They discuss the challenges of transitioning careers, the pressures of traditional success metrics, and the power of betting on oneself.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation on personal growth, resilience, and creating impactful workplace cultures.
If you'd like to CONNECT with Katie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateomalley/
Website: https://encouragecoaching.org/
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:31 Katie's Career Journey: From Politics to Nonprofits
07:07 Transition to Commercial Real Estate and Mental Health Struggles
10:01 Pivot to Coaching and Building a Business
14:15 Facing Gender Bias and Making Bold Choices
18:30 Reflections on Success and Choices
23:53 Choosing to be Childfree and Societal Reactions
26:58 Diving into Workplace Culture and Diversity
27:11 Transitioning Through Different Work Cultures
27:37 The Nonprofit Industrial Complex
29:36 Workplace Induced Trauma
30:18 The Impact of Middle Management
32:10 The Importance of Leadership Training
38:34 Recognizing and Retaining Employees
42:47 Building a Positive Workplace Culture
50:33 Final Thoughts and Advice
I'm Emma Graham, Career Coach, ex-recruiter, here to help you:
💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you
💡 Confidently communicate your value
💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network
💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move
💡 Navigate the job market effectively
💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint
🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources:
Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/
🎁 Free Resources:
📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice
📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide
📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call:
https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call
