Beyond Just Business

Beyond Just Business is a podcast for people who know there’s more to life – and work – than just ticking boxes. Hosted by Paul and Andrew, it dives into the deeper questions behind success, fulfilment, and what it really means to thrive.

Through honest, thought-provoking conversations, they explore the mindsets, habits, and turning points that shape both our personal and professional lives. It’s about rethinking the rules, challenging assumptions, and discovering what matters most – beyond just business.

This isn’t about hustle culture or corporate clichés. It’s about the messy, meaningful space where real growth happens. Whether you’re running a business, leading a team, or simply figuring out your next step, you’ll find stories, insights, and ideas that speak to the heart of modern life.

Expect deep dives into the psychology of growth, the changing world of work, and how to live with more clarity, courage, and purpose. No fluff. No jargon. Just real talk – for real people, building real lives.

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The Seasons In Our Careers

October 21, 2025 • Paul Davis & Andrew Rhatigan • Season 2 • Episode 2

Careers aren’t linear. They come in seasons. In this episode, we explore how your path evolves—from “get a job or go to college” to discovering what actually lights you up. We cover learning by doing vs university, why aptitude isn’t the same as enjoyment, career pivots that look “mad” from the outside but make total sense inside, and how to design work that fits who you truly are.

In this episode:

· Leaving school without a map – job vs university

· Aptitude vs appetite: being good at accounts yet hating accounts

· Aviation and retail stories – growth, systems, and what makes work feel alive

· “Stupid money” vs meaningful work – choosing fulfilment over status

· Real career pivots: QFA switch and midwifery retrain

· Designing your own map – building a business or career on your terms

· Why suffering for someone else’s plan is different to stretching for your own

Try this:
List the last 3 roles or projects you did. For each, ask: What did I love? What drained me? What would I change next season? Then design the next move accordingly.

Chapters
0:00 Intro & callback to S2E1
1:28 The idea of career seasons
4:12 First jobs, university pressure, and early choices
8:45 When aptitude ≠ enjoyment
13:30 Aviation and retail – the energy of building
19:40 Learning by doing vs the college route
26:18 Pivots that make sense (QFA, midwifery)
32:55 Designing your own map
38:40 Hardship for your dream vs grind for a title
44:20 Takeaways & next steps

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