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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
49 episodes
How to Become a Fractional CMO (Career Path, Skills & Lessons) with Laura Zahariou
What does it really take to grow from a solo marketer into a strategic leader and eventually step out on your own?In this episode, Laura Zahariou shares her career journey from being the only marketer in mid-sized businesses to building...
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Marketing Me: Personal Branding, Visibility, and Authenticity with Nina Christian
How do you position and promote the most important brand you’ll ever work on, yourself?In this episode, I’m joined by Nina Christian to explore the realities of personal branding, visibility, and building a professional reputation...
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38:51
Migrating to Australia in Your 30s: Career Change, Loneliness & Job Market Truths with Ana Asanovic
Moving countries in your 30s is often portrayed as exciting and full of opportunity, but what does the reality actually look like?In this episode, I'm joined by Ana Asanovic to share her journey from Serbia to Australia as a mature age ...
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49:22
Building A Life You Love - Not Just A Career - with Briony Cullin
In this episode, I sit down with digital marketer and SEO consultant Briony Cullin to explore how trusting her intuition led her through a series of bold career and life changes, and ultimately helped her build a business and lifestyle she genu...
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56:25
Why Sales & Marketing Still Aren’t Aligned (And How to Fix It) with Michelle Michaux
Today I'm joined by Michelle Michaux, who shares how her unconventional career journey (from banking operations to marketing) gave her a front row seat to how large complex organisations can bridge the gaps between marketing, sales, and deliver...
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45:53
How To Build an International Marketing Career with Adam Lavrentiadis
Ever wondered what it really takes to build a global marketing career?How do you go from working in a local market to leading marketing for global brands? In this episode, Adam Lavrentiadis shares his journey from Australia to the globa...
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48:48
Rethinking Success Through Career and Life Transitions with Caroline Patrick
Today, I’m joined by Caroline Patrick for a thoughtful, honest conversation about how our definition of success shifts over time, often in ways we don’t expect.Caroline shares her career story, which starts with dreams of becoming a pol...
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48:54
The Most Important Career Advice I Heard This Year
It’s been an incredible year of conversations on Your Career Journey, and I wanted to wrap things up by taking you through the standout moments, themes, and lessons from every guest who joined me.From navigating redundancy… to changing ...
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36:38
Unlocking Your Potential with Goal Setting | Insights from Keith Abraham
In this episode, I’m joined by Keith Abraham, a globally recognised speaker, author, and one of the most passionate voices on goal setting you’ll ever come across.Keith shares his unconventional path from leaving school early to building...
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45:51
✨ 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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51:17
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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42:17
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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