How do you take back control of your career when when disruption hits your industry overnight? Whether AI is impacting your role, you’re navigating change or finding yourself at a career crossroads, then today’s episode is for you. I’m joined by Leanne Shelton -- leading AI trainer, coach and Founder of HumanEdge AI. What I love about Leanne’s story is that only a couple of years ago, she was at her own career crossroads. The rapid rise of AI was disrupting her copywriting business. Instead o...
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How do you take back control of your career when when disruption hits your industry overnight? Whether AI is impacting your role, you’re navigating change or finding yourself at a career crossroads, then today’s episode is for you. I’m joined by Leanne Shelton -- leading AI trainer, coach and Founder of HumanEdge AI. What I love about Leanne’s story is that only a couple of years ago, she was at her own career crossroads. The rapid rise of AI was disrupting her copywriting business. Instead o...
How do you take back control of your career when your industry is disrupted overnight? Whether your role is being impacted by AI, you’re navigating change or finding yourself at a career crossroads, today’s episode is for you. I’m joined by Leanne Shelton -- leading AI trainer, coach and Founder of HumanEdge AI. What I love about Leanne’s story is that only a couple of years ago, she was at her own career crossroads. Her copywriting business was being disrupted by the rapid rise of AI. But ra...
How often do you hit a big goal -- only to rush straight on to the ‘next thing’? It’s something I see all the time with the high-achievers I coach and I’ve been guilty of it too. So today, I’m doing exactly what I encourage my clients to do: pausing to celebrate a BIG milestone. Because this is an extra-special episode... We’ve officially reached 50 EPISODES of the podcast!! When I first launched this show back in November 2023, I made the intentional decision to go ALL in with this pro...
What do you do if your current role isn’t the right fit for YOU? You love your work, clients (or aspects of what you do). Yet your ‘ideal’ role or the way you want to work is… outside the box. Well, today I’m talking about how to design the career you WANT. Over the years, I’ve seen so many talented people leaving jobs in search of the ‘right role’. They start a new role and at first, it’s great. But 6 months in, the dissatisfaction starts creeping back in. Some people change comp...
Do you ever feel insecure or question your abilities? If so, you’re not alone. Even the most accomplished leaders I coach experience self-doubt. So today, I’m unpacking how it could be quietly sabotaging your success. Self-doubt is one of the biggest barriers to career progression. You feel like a fraud despite evidence of your accomplishments, avoid taking risks or stepping outside your comfort zone. Your lack of confidence stops you showing up in a meaningful way and you begin to see your s...
Going round and round in circles trying to figure out what you want next in your career? Today, I’m talking about how I moved from overthinking to clarity -- and now support my clients to do the same in their careers. There’s a common mistake I see high-achievers make when they’re at a career crossroads. One which is keeping them stuck. And it’s something I did too… Back in 2017, I was feeling unfulfilled in my decade long recruitment career and burnt out in my business. I remember agon...
Are you caught up in the ‘hamster wheel’ of daily tasks and realising you’ve completely neglected your long-term career goals? Today we’re talking about how to take back control and start creating the career you WANT -- without burning out or starting over. This is the first instalment of a brand new ‘Career By Design’ case study series. In these episodes, I’m giving you an exclusive, behind the scenes look at my clients’ career transformations. Out of respect to their employers or for confid...
Are robots REALLY coming for your role? Today, we’re talking about what AI actually means for your career and simple steps you can take now to stay ahead. In my last corporate role, there was a running joke I had IT Helpdesk on speed dial. Digital devices seem to self-destruct in my presence -- and I’m certainly no AI expert! But despite my tech challenges, I’ve chosen to fully embrace AI. I’ve trained my own custom GPT as a thinking partner to help me brainstorm ideas or refine my cont...
How do you build confidence as a leader? Is confidence something you’re born with, which only certain people possess -- or can you create it over time? This is exactly what I’ll be unpacking on today’s episode. Shifting from self-doubt to confidence is one of the three core pillars of my work -- and a common reason leaders seek my support. Confidence is critical to building visibility, credibility and influence. It’s what helps you speak up in high-stakes meetings, get buy-in for your ideas a...
Are you waiting until your next performance review to have a conversation about your career goals? Today, we’re talking about why this isn’t the most strategic move -- and what to do instead. And just like that... we’re officially HALF-WAY through 2025! In Australia, July marks the start of a brand new financial year. This means most annual performance reviews have happened and companies are now announcing pay rises, promotions and bonuses. But no matter where you are in the world, now is the...
Thinking about a new direction in your career -- but don’t know if your boss will back it? Unsure if the opportunity EVEN exists internally? If you’ve been wrestling with these questions, you’re not alone. This is a common challenge I hear from high-achieving leaders who’ve accomplished a lot -- yet feel like they’ve hit the ceiling in their current company or team. Last week, I spoke to a group of global leaders and one of them asked these exact questions. It’s a BIG topic I didn’t have t...
Do you keep saying yes -- when every part of you wants to say no? Three of the biggest self-sabotaging behaviours I see in high-achieving leaders I work with -- what I call the 3P's -- are people pleasing, perfectionism and procrastination. Today, we're diving into people pleasing -- a topic that comes up in nearly EVERY client conversation. One client shared they were struggling to complete a project. The reason? Diving deeper, we discovered the work didn’t energise or interest them. My ...
Are you weighing up a big career decision? You’re wide awake in the middle of the night, trying to figure out WHAT you want next or HOW to reach the next stage in your career. Or you’re wondering whether to stay -- or go -- in your current role or career path. Whatever your situation, finding yourself at a career crossroads can be challenging. You feel pressure to make a decision -- and quickly. Then end up going round and round in circles out of fear of making the ‘wrong’ choice. So today...
Do you have a boss who’s difficult to deal with? Ever feel frustrated, unappreciated or question whether you should just quit? If so, you’re not alone -- and that's exactly what we're diving into on today’s podcast. It’s often said people leave managers, not jobs. And it’s understandable. A bad boss can drain your motivation, impact your performance -- and even leave you questioning whether you’re in the right role. But before you move on, it’s important to consider how YOU can...
Do you struggle to negotiate your worth -- or lose confidence and end up accepting less than you deserve? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone -- and it’s exactly what we’re diving into on today’s episode. I remember walking into my boss’s office, palms sweating and heart racing. It was early in my career and my first real negotiation discussion. I was about to ask for the pay-rise I believed I deserved based on my performance and financial results. Despite this, I became tongue-tied...
Feeling stuck -- or struggling to take action? If procrastination is sabotaging your success, you’re not alone. And that’s exactly what we’re addressing on today’s episode. You could be delaying an important project, putting off a career move -- or avoiding something which deep down, you really WANT to do. But dreams often get put on hold because you’re scared of failing. Procrastination is a challenge my coaching clients continuously contend with. They’re ambitious high-performers, yet s...
Have you hit a point in your career where something seems -- off? Are you feeling stuck and wondering what’s next -- but aren’t sure where to start? In a recent masterclass, I introduced my signature Career By Design method -- a new way of approaching your career which starts with YOU, not external strategies. One participant shared this shift in approach was her biggest takeaway. But what helped her figure out how to put it into action was learning the 3 career stages I guide my clients th...
Are you ‘doing your career differently’ -- or feeling stuck on the path you think you 'should' take? That’s exactly what we’re covering on today’s podcast. I talk a lot about redefining success and creating a career on YOUR terms. But as a high-achiever who’s found success by following a traditional career path, this can be tricky. Especially if you’re like many of my clients, who come from professional services. Careers like law, accounting and finance -- where there’s one clear path and ...
134 years. That’s how long it will take to reach gender parity. So what’s holding women back at work? And more importantly -- what can we do about it? That’s exactly what we’re diving into today. I grew up in the ’80s -- the decade of big hair, power suits and Working Girl. A time when women were independent and ambitious. To me, women had ALWAYS been successful at work -- and anything I wanted to achieve in my career was possible. Yet when I entered the workforce (big hair still in tow!),...
Have you ever caught yourself comparing your success to someone else’s? When I watched Demi Moore’s recent Golden Globe speech, it hit home. Comparison is something ALL ambitious leaders struggle with, no matter how successful or experienced you are. And today, we’re tackling it head-on. Picture this... You’re feeling on top of the world -- fulfilled by your work and completely satisfied with where you are in life. Then out of nowhere, it all comes crashing down. You’re ...
February marks the REAL start of the year for many leaders, making it the perfect time to explore the key career and leadership trends defining 2025. Because here’s the thing -- the pace of change isn’t slowing down. We’re experiencing major global shifts -- economically, politically and socially -- which are reshaping the workplace in real time. So, let me ask you: Are you ready for what’s coming? In my recent conversations with senior leaders and executives, one challenge keeps surfacing...
How do you take back control of your career when when disruption hits your industry overnight? Whether AI is impacting your role, you’re navigating change or finding yourself at a career crossroads, then today’s episode is for you. I’m joined by Leanne Shelton -- leading AI trainer, coach and Founder of HumanEdge AI. What I love about Leanne’s story is that only a couple of years ago, she was at her own career crossroads. The rapid rise of AI was disrupting her copywriting business. Instead o...
