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
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 herself and building a personal brand.
It hasn’t all been plain sailing, though, from overcoming challenges like visa constraints, the lack of ‘local experience’ barrier and building a career in a country where you don’t know anyone and don’t have an existing network.
We talk about the importance of genuine connections, leveraging contract roles, and how asking questions and continually learning have all played a role. Becca gives practical examples of how she has done the things we talk about, how she built her network, who did reach out in the first instance and what did she say?
We also talk about the importance of getting out of your comfort zone and the value of climbing 'Cringe Mountain' and posting on LinkedIn.
If you’d like to make some changes to how you approach your career in 2025, this episode is a fantastic place to start! It’s jam-packed with practical advice on how to take control and achieve greater ownership.
00:00 Introduction to Your Career Journey Podcast
00:45 Meet Becca Spencer: From Creative to Marketing
02:29 Early Career in the UK
04:47 The Move to Australia
09:11 Building a Network in Australia
17:45 Overcoming Local Experience Challenges
23:40 Taking Control of Your Career
26:11 Building Genuine Relationships
27:58 The Power of Networking
29:21 Approaching Initial Conversations
33:58 The Importance of LinkedIn
38:14 Asking Questions for Career Growth
44:26 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action
49:10 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
