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
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, Emma sits down with Amy to explore how strategic risks, leadership evolution, and the DISC behavioural model shaped her career success.
💡 This conversation is packed with relatable stories and career advice for marketers, creatives, and professionals navigating change.
🎯 Expect to Learn:
✨ How to build a thriving career in retail marketing
✨ Why saying yes before you're “ready” can fast-track your growth
✨ How the DISC model transformed Amy’s leadership style
✨ Real-world strategies for managing teams, managing up & influencing decisions
✨ Advocating for yourself and dreaming bigger in your career
🕒 Chapter Highlights:
⏱️ 00:00 – Intro & Guest Welcome
⏱️ 00:32 – Early Career & First Role
⏱️ 03:45 – Career Growth at The Good Guys
⏱️ 08:07 – Moving to Anaconda & Proving Herself Again
⏱️ 14:00 – Managing Teams, Catalogues & Retail Chaos
⏱️ 25:42 – Discovering the DISC Behavioural Model
⏱️ 31:17 – Leading With Empathy & Managing Up
⏱️ 35:00 – Advocating for Yourself
⏱️ 46:18 – The Power of Dreaming Bigger
⏱️ 48:23 – Final Reflections
If you'd like to connect with Amy:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-barry-8b988956/
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
