"Every day throughout 2024 I want to ask myself - How can I bring more joy and fun into my day when I'm in work mode?"

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In today's solo episode, Georgie discusses how to ease back into work after a break. She shares her personal experiences and mistakes made in the past and offers a healthier approach to transitioning from "holiday mode" to "work mode."

Georgie emphasises the importance of having a clear plan, prioritising tasks, and scheduling them in. She also highlights the need to be kind to ourselves, take breaks, and bring fun and joy into work. 

  Key Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Struggling with Easing Back into Work after a Break

03:05 Mistakes Made in the Past and a Healthier Approach

08:56 Taking Breaks and Being Kind to Yourself

12:02 Bringing Fun and Joy into Work

15:20 Focusing on What You Can Control and Energy Management

17:14 Starting the Year with Ease and a Clear Plan

 "Leadership is a continuum. The impact you have will differ today than it will tomorrow. It's opening yourself up to what is possible and leading to try and better not only yourself but better the experience of others."

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📚 Book - Be Your Own Leadership Coach

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Introducing Karen Stein, an Executive Coach from Deloitte, where she has worked for the past 26 years. 

She is also the author of the #1 Amazing best-selling book 'Be Your Own Leadership Coach.'

As a Partner at Deloitte, Karen assists senior leaders with attaining their professional goals through the support of solution-focused executive coaching. She is passionate about leadership effectiveness and improving the impact that can result when leading corporate teams. Through collaborating with those she coaches, Karen assists in their discovery of insights and options, which leads to their greater success.

In particular, Karen enjoys coaching female leaders within Deloitte Australia and supporting them with their success as established leaders within the firm. She also leads the Coaching program for Women Partners in Deloitte Australia, and it was a privilege to sit down and speak with her today.

Key Takeaways

💜 Why building self-awareness requires reflection, seeking feedback, and setting aside time for self-assessment.

💜 Why listening is crucial for effective leadership, as it makes others feel valued and fosters collaboration.

💜 How to build our leadership skills through self-coaching and intentional behaviours.

💜 How to develop career confidence through self-assessment, courage and a willingness to act

Key Moments

 04:35 Karen's Career Journey at Deloitte

08:24 Passion for Coaching Women

12:23 Motivation Behind Writing the Book

21:06 The Importance of Self-Awareness

25:09 Practices for Building Self-Awareness

34:59 Goal Setting and Motivation

41:53 Combining Motivation and Identity

43:24 Surrounding Yourself with the Right People

44:47 The Importance of Listening in Leadership

49:03 Building Leadership Skills

51:10 Building Career Confidence

 "The illiterate of the future won't be those who cannot read and write. It will be those who cannot learn, re-learn and un-learn."

"Our Ability to Absorb Information is 2.5x less than pre-pandemic levels."

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Fresh by Friska - Website

📚 Book - The Future Fit Organisation: A Leader's Guide to Transformation

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Friska Wirya is a Top 50 Global Change Management Thought Leader, TEDx Speaker and now Author, having just published her first book, 'The Future Fit Organisation.’

On today's podcast, Friska discusses her journey of writing a book and the importance of preparing for the future. She emphasises the need for digital literacy and relational intelligence as key skills for success.

We also explore the concept of a future-fit organisation and the importance of investing in people. Friska shares insights on retaining women in the workplace and embracing change as a leader. Additionally, she discusses the importance of effective communication, emotional intelligence, and creating inclusive workplaces.

Friska also highlights the significance of prioritising mental health and wellbeing and provides advice on time management and building a personal brand.

We also discuss the themes of uniqueness, self-expression, overcoming fear of judgment, continuous learning and growth, future projects, and building confidence.

Chapters

 03:19 Preparing for the Future

08:27 Skills for the Future

11:05 Building a Future-Fit Organisation

13:47 Retaining Women in the Workplace

15:09 Embracing Change as a Leader

18:28 Effective Communication and Emotional Intelligence

20:14 Advice for New Managers and Leaders

23:17 Creating Inclusive Workplaces

25:52 Prioritising Mental Health and Wellbeing

30:09 Writing a Book and Time Management

34:49 Work-Life Blend

37:08 Building a Personal Brand

40:40 Finding Your Voice and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

41:45 Uniqueness and Self-Expression

42:37 Overcoming Fear of Judgment

45:07 Continuous Learning and Growth

46:30 Future Projects and New Book

"Asking for help is a superpower! The more you ask, the better and more successful you will be!"

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Mentorloop

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On today's episodes, Lucy Lloyd, CEO and co-founder of Mentor Loop, shares her journey and insights on building a mentoring culture and the importance of mentorship.

She emphasises the value of choosing the right mentors and building a personal advisory board. She also highlights the importance of asking for help and the power of peer mentoring.

Lucy shares her personal journey of building Mentor Loop and insights on navigating the last few years, balancing goals and patience, celebrating small wins, and the future of Mentor Loop.

Key Takeaways

Chapters

02:22 Lucy's Background and Journey

03:47 Getting into the Digital Industry

10:14 Defining a Mentoring Culture

11:18 Choosing the Right Mentors

13:58 Making Mentoring Tangible and Scalable

17:35 Asking for Help and Building a Personal Advisory Board

20:08 Mindset and Pushing Through Challenges

25:34 Hiring and Building a Team

32:16 Structuring the Team and Roles

35:35 Defining Responsibilities and Team Management

37:54 Navigating Challenges and Tough Times

42:25 Balancing Goals and Patience

47:36 The Future of Mentor Loop

"Being a good role model at the senior level on health, wellbeing, and work-life balance is crucial (for peak performance). It's important senior leaders believe in it and not just pay lip service to it."

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One word we heard a lot of in 2023 was... OVERWHELM.

And on today's Career Confidence episode, Georgie interviews Linley Watson, the co-founder and CEO of Peak Performance International on exactly how to beat it!

We discuss the challenges faced by individuals, particularly leaders, who are struggling with stress and exhaustion. Linley shares her own career journey and the story of how she started Peak Performance. She emphasises the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and aligning with core values.

Linley also highlights the need for leaders to prioritise their well-being and manage their energy effectively, and we explore strategies for achieving peak performance without sacrificing health and well-being.

We also discuss how to transform toxic cultures into more positive environments and provide steps to improve organisational culture. The impact of culture on recruitment and retention, along with the importance of creating a positive and purpose-driven culture.

Key Takeaways

Key Moments

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene

06:28 Linley's Career Journey and Starting Peak Performance

14:40 Building Peak Performance and Working with Clients

21:48 Helping Leaders Deal with Stress and Exhaustion

32:36 Advice for Those Struggling with Stress and Exhaustion

43:31 Defining Peak Performance and Balancing Work and Well-being

44:00 The Importance of People in Peak Performance

45:26 The Role of Leadership in Creating a Peak Performance Culture

48:46 Transforming Toxic Culture into a Supportive Environment

51:57 Steps to Improve Organisational Culture

56:15 The Impact of Culture on Recruitment and Retention

58:16 Creating a Positive and Purpose-Driven Culture

01:01:15 The Importance of Sustainable Success and Well-being

"How do I want to FEEL going into 2024? How do I want to show up? Instead of ADDING things into our lives, what do we need to REMOVE?

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In this episode, Georgie shares her 5 strategies for setting yourself and your career up for success in 2024. Georgie emphasises the importance of setting intentions, embracing challenges, and maintaining perspective. Georgie also highlights the need for adaptability and staying up-to-date with industry trends. Networking and building an online brand are identified as essential for career growth. Additionally, she encourages lifelong learning and achieving work-life integration.

💜 Big Takeaways

🌟 Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting Intentions for 2024

04:11 Embracing Challenges and Maintaining Perspective

08:56 Adaptability and Staying Up-to-Date with Industry Trends

18:16 The Importance of Networking

21:24 Building an Online Brand

28:04 Committing to Lifelong Learning

33:42 Achieving Work-Life Integration

Have THE best Christmas.

Thank you for listening to the Career Confidence podcast this year; it means the absolute world that you choose to spend time with me each week.

We have some exciting things planned for 2024, with some exceptional guests already lined up.

If you wanted to give us a little Christmas gift, we would be incredibly grateful if you could leave a quick review of the show.

It helps to build awareness of the podcast, which will help us continue bringing on bigger and better guests and help you achieve CAREER CONFIDENCE.

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"50% of women don't get access to mentoring - but it's pivotal in how they progress"

Lisa Sweeney, CEO of Business in Heels, discusses the importance of empowering women in business and the challenges they face. She shares her journey of starting Business and Heels and the four ways they support women: mentoring, education, connection, and marketing.

Lisa highlights the need for women to ask for help and seek mentoring, as well as the importance of self-belief and confidence. She also emphasises the need for inclusive workplaces and the role of technology in creating opportunities for women. Overall, Lisa's insights shed light on the barriers women face and the strategies to overcome them. The conversation covers the need for change in the school system, building resilience through problem-solving, gender equity and inclusivity in education, and future plans for Business in Heels.  

Key Takeaways:

Chapters  

00:00 Introduction and Background

06:22 Starting Business in Heels

09:19 The Importance of Mentoring

11:42 Challenges Women Face in the Workplace

16:25 Barriers to Women in Leadership Roles

20:07 The Role of Self-Belief and Confidence

33:48 Creating an Inclusive Workplace

45:23 Building Self-Belief and Confidence

48:43 The Need for Change in the School System

51:09 Building Resilience through Problem Solving

51:57 Gender Equity and Inclusivity in Education

 Thanks for listening - we would love to hear what you thought of today's episode.

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We'll see you next week.

With love

Georgie and Pam x

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Lisa Sweeney on LinkedIn

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"The highest performing teams had very high psychological safety"

Welcome to this very special episode of the Career Confidence podcast. This week we are sharing the audio from our recent Sisterhood Social event live in Melbourne Australia.

We were incredibly grateful to welcome our incredible panellists, Sally Calder, CEO of RespectX and ex-Culture Diversity and Inclusion partner at KPMG, Tova Angsuwat, founder of Series Build and ex-People and Operations Leader at Google, and Christina Storey, Talent Business Partner at Equity Trustees and founder of Her Career Coach.

Their wisdom and knowledge were truly insightful, and if you're looking to take your career or organisation to the next level in 2024, then this is the episode for you.

Get ready to laugh, get bursts of inspiration and be jolted to kick-start your creativity.

💜 Importance of psychological safety for a high-performing team

💜 Secrets that Google are doing which anyone can implement into their organisation

💜 The role leadership plays in shaping the culture

💜 Benefits of target setting for achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce

💜 When will a 4-day work week be a reality?

"The conversation we are not having is, when are we moving to a four-day work week?"

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We'll see you next week.

With love

Georgie and Pam x

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Sally on LinkedIn

Tova on LinkedIn

Christina on LinkedIn

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"It's not just about what you can get; it's about what you can give."

While this episode was inspired by the anticipation of our upcoming Sisterhood Social event, the valuable insights and tips we share are perfect for anyone seeking to elevate their networking and social game with intention.

As we gear up for the festive season and numerous social gatherings, this episode provides a timely guide on how to approach networking, not just as a means to take but as an opportunity to give and contribute positively to your network.

Join us for a conversation packed with practical advice, personal anecdotes, and as always, a sprinkle of cheer as we explore the art of intentional networking and the joy of creating meaningful connections.

💜 How can setting clear intentions for networking events enhance your experience and outcomes?

💜 Focus on developing meaningful connections.

💜 How can a simple act of kindness during a networking event create a positive ripple effect in your professional life?

💜 How can honing your listening skills not only enhance your networking but also make you a better leader in every area of your life?

💜 What role does proactive follow-up play in turning a casual networking connection into a long-term and mutually beneficial relationship?

"Have fun. Show up as the best version of yourself. Aim to be uplifting, inspire others and enjoy it!"

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We'll see you next week.

With love

Georgie and Pam x

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