Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #216: Alistair Gordon is the founder of Expertunity, and a world-renowned authority on subject matter experts. He explains why talented specialists get stuck doing low level work, the skills specialists need to advance their career, and the options specialists have for career progression. What you’ll learn [02:05] The signs that you’re hitting a ceiling in your career. [04:58] Why some high-level workers get st...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #216: Dr. Elaine Smith is a clinical psychologist with over 15 years’ experience working in mental health. She explains the neurological benefits of disconnecting from work, how long it takes to relax, and why people find it difficult to disconnect from work. What you’ll learn [02:05] The benefits of fully disconnecting from work when you’re on holiday. [04:40] What to do if you’re thinking about work when on holiday...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #215: Graeme Jordan is a job application, CV and interview consultant. He explains what you should include in your CV, common mistakes people make when applying for jobs, and how employers screen job applications. What you’ll learn [01:42] What role the CV plays in 2025. [03:25] How to get jobs that aren’t advertised to the general public. [07:08] What happens to your CV when you send it to an employer. [09...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #214: Brian Trzaskos has over 30 years of experience as a physical therapist and movement educator, and is a recognised expert in training health and wellness leaders. He explains the benefits of somatic coaching, how subconscious behaviours control you, and how to control the sensations in your body. What you’ll learn [01:42] What somatic coaching involves. [03:51] The interconnection of the mind and body.&nbs...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #213: Kathy Oneto is a life-work strategist, author and founder of Sustainable Ambition. She explains what makes an ambition sustainable, the different influences that drive ambitions, and the difficulty of predicting what will make us happy. What you’ll learn [01:50] The difference between traditional ambition and sustainable ambition. [03:33] What unsustainable ambition looks like. [05:24] The difference...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #212: Steven Puri is the Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company where he helps millions of people find their focus, achieve more and have a healthy work life. He explains the type of environment people are most productive in, how to train your brain to be more productive, and the mindset people working from home should have. What you’ll learn [02:04] How Steven went from working in Hollywood to building computer softw...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #211: Rachael Edmondson-Clarke is a speaker, trainer and coach who helps people connect to their true selves, at work and in life. She explains why being authentic at work is so important, how to know what’s authentic for you, and practical steps to uncover your authentic self. What you’ll learn [01:55] Why authenticity is so important in the workplace. [03:27] How to know what’s authentic for you. [05:23]...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #210: Jack Bonehill is a tax advisor and host of The Tax Professionals Podcast. He explains why he started a podcast about tax, how his employer responded to his podcast, and the benefits he’s gained through podcasting. What you’ll learn [02:52] Trying to make money with YouTube videos. [03:47] Why Jack made a podcast about tax. [05:31] How to overcome imposter syndrome. [06:18] The personality behind...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #209: Tom Preston and Luciana Nuñez are both highly experienced executive coaches and authors of the book Coaching Power. They explain the different aspects of leadership, why leaders need to be coaches, and the results leaders see when they start coaching. What you’ll learn [03:52] The different aspects of leadership. [07:23] The importance of having purpose within your work. [08:13] What coaching really ...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #208: Joanne Merrick is the founder of The Leadership Recipe and has over 25 years of global experience in helping individuals and organisations thrive. She explains the different types of management, what you need to consider before moving to a managerial position, and the skills managers need to have. What you’ll learn [02:14] The importance of understanding what a managerial role entails. [04:29] Do you have to be...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #207: Charlie Colenutt spent three years interviewing people from all walks of life about their jobs. He explains what causes people to change their career, why most people stay at their current job, and how to find happiness in your career. What you’ll learn [01:30] Why Charlie wrote a book about the different jobs people do. [04:28] The experience of having a career crisis. [06:30] The problems with the...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #206: Sarah Rugg is an author, entrepreneur and an expert in outsourcing, virtual assistance and life admin. She explains how to free up your time through delegating time consuming tasks, what your own personal assistant can do, and how much it costs to hire a virtual assistant. What you’ll learn [01:47] What a virtual assistant is and what their work life looks like. [02:39] How a virtual assistant can help yo...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #205: Emma Tekstra is an Actuary and Global Health Consultant who focuses on the data and science of the human body. She explains the difficulties behind making lasting health changes, the motivations people have for improving their health, and how to live a healthier life. What you’ll learn [02:25] What an actuary is and how Emma became a Health specialist. [7:28] The different motivations people have for imp...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #204: Allen Farrington is the co-founder of Axiom, a bitcoin-native venture capital firm. He explains what it’s like working as an investment manager, the hurdles involved in creating an investment firm, and the skills you need to start a business. What you’ll learn [01:33] What venture capital means. [03:06] The difference between private equity and venture capital. [04:57] How Allen started working in in...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #203: Steph Gillies is a Career Story Coach and professional writer. She explains the non-linear nature of careers, the three stages of finding a new career, and how to make yourself stand out. What you’ll learn [01:45] How Steph worked 32 jobs in 15 years. [03:30] The fear of specialisation as a multi-passionate person. [04:51] What makes someone a generalist. [7:26] The opportunities to become a generalis...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #202: Bill Aronson is a COO, CFO and expert on bridging the gap between technology and business. He explores how metaphors shape the way we see the world, how our mindset affects our reality, and how we can use metaphors to improve ourselves. What you’ll learn [03:59] How metaphors shape our place in the world. [04:31] Why humans have a brain. [10:41] What a metaphor is and where they come from. [14:5...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #201: Kelly Campbell is a Trauma-Informed Leadership Coach for emerging and established leaders. She explains the different sources of trauma, how it can affect your work, and what you can do to heal your trauma. What you’ll learn [02:01] Why Kelly became trauma specialised coach.[04:50] The trauma Kelly faced growing up.[06:31] Effective business characteristics that trauma creates.[07:37] How to identify burnout.[10:19]...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #200: Al Elliott is a podcast host, mentor, business leader and friend. Al and I explore how I transitioned from a lawyer to a career coach, the three stages of creating a business, and the lessons I’ve learnt from a year of self-employment. What you’ll learn [03:40] How I transitioned from a lawyer to a career coach. [06:38] What it feels like to leave a career you’ve been doing your whole life. [11:33] Advice for people...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #199: Sarah Burrows is an accredited Career and Business Coach who helps women lost in their careers discover a purpose-filled career or business. She explains how Neuro Linguistic Programming can improve your confidence, the power of language, and how to change the way you view yourself. What you’ll learn [01:42] What Neuro Linguistic Programming is.[02:49] The power of the language you use to talk to yourself.[03:33] Ne...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#198: Ramon Santillan is a renowned interviewing expert who focuses on helping neurodiverse people ace their job interviews. He explains the challenges neurodiverse people have in interviews, how we’re expected to act in interviews, and the different body language cues you should read and use.What you’ll learn[01:30] How Ramon became an interview coach.[05:25] Why Ramon specialises in coaching people who are neurodiverse.[...