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
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 realities of pivoting careers, starting fresh, and building a brand with purpose and authenticity.
💬 “I spent years building other people’s brands… then realised it was time to build my own.” – Kym Kearney
🎙️ Expect to learn:
✨ How a psychology background and love of people led Kym into marketing
✨ Why she left a high-level marketing career to start her own business
✨ The emotional journey through life changes and personal loss
✨ How recruiting and marketing overlap through relationship-building
✨ What it means to truly market yourself — and not hide behind a logo
✨ The rewards and realities of entrepreneurship as a single parent
⏳ Timestamps:
⏰ 00:00 Intro
⏰ 00:45 Discovering a Passion for Marketing
⏰ 02:01 Early Career and Education
⏰ 09:29 Transition to Retail Marketing
⏰ 12:05 Challenges in the Entertainment Industry
⏰ 13:39 Career & Life Balance
⏰ 16:59 The Shift to Recruitment
⏰ 23:40 Freedom of Entrepreneurship
⏰ 24:47 Personal Branding & Vulnerability
⏰ 26:53 Recruitment + Marketing Synergy
⏰ 29:17 Applying Marketing Experience to Recruiting
⏰ 36:21 The Realities of Running a Business
⏰ 41:37 Authenticity & Self-Belief
⏰ 44:00 Final Advice for Marketers Considering Change
👤 Meet Kym Kearney
Kym is the founder of Marketing Mix Recruitment and brings 20+ years of leadership in brand, customer strategy, and team building. Now she helps marketers find their next dream role through a people-first lens.
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kym-kearney-1b2b961a2/
🔗 Website: https://www.marketingmixrecruitment.com.au
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:
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