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🔥 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 practical conversation on how to achieve career success, without burning out or pretending to be someone you’re not.
We dive into:
✅ Matthias’ career journey from Austria to London
✅ His transition from strategy consulting to commercial leadership roles at eBay, Eurostar, and Trainline
✅ Why building meaningful workplace relationships is key to long term success
✅ How to manage your boss, collaborate better, and work well with others
✅ How to confidently navigate the promotion process
✅ The balance between confidence and adaptability in fast moving environments
✅ Real world strategies for managing workplace stress
Matthias shares hard earned insights and actionable advice that have worked for him and for the many professionals he’s mentored and coached.
💡 Whether you're early in your career or looking to step into a leadership role, this episode is packed with practical takeaways to help you advance your career with purpose and confidence.
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Career Journey: From Austria to London
01:18 Transitioning from Consulting to Industry
01:38 Roles at eBay and Eurostar
04:35 Launching New Services and Leadership Roles
08:33 Writing the Book: Inspiration and Process
10:58 Book Structure and Content
16:57 Working with Others: Understanding and Collaboration
23:26 Managing Your Boss: Building Effective Relationships
25:11 Finding the Right Balance in Relationships
26:27 The Importance of Proactivity
30:46 Navigating Promotions and Career Advancement
37:14 Managing Stress and Finding Balance
45:12 The Value of Specialisation
47:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
🔗 Useful Links & Resources:
📚 Matthias Mahr's Book: How to Be Moderately Successful: https://www.moderatelysuccessful.org/
Matthias Mahr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthiasmahrcommercial/
Your host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with:
💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you
💡 Confidently communicate your value
💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network
💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move
💡 Navigate the job market effectively
💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint
🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources:
Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/
🎁 Free Resources:
📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice
📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide
📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call:
https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call
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By Emma GrahamWant 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 practical conversation on how to achieve career success, without burning out or pretending to be someone you’re not.
We dive into:
✅ Matthias’ career journey from Austria to London
✅ His transition from strategy consulting to commercial leadership roles at eBay, Eurostar, and Trainline
✅ Why building meaningful workplace relationships is key to long term success
✅ How to manage your boss, collaborate better, and work well with others
✅ How to confidently navigate the promotion process
✅ The balance between confidence and adaptability in fast moving environments
✅ Real world strategies for managing workplace stress
Matthias shares hard earned insights and actionable advice that have worked for him and for the many professionals he’s mentored and coached.
💡 Whether you're early in your career or looking to step into a leadership role, this episode is packed with practical takeaways to help you advance your career with purpose and confidence.
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Career Journey: From Austria to London
01:18 Transitioning from Consulting to Industry
01:38 Roles at eBay and Eurostar
04:35 Launching New Services and Leadership Roles
08:33 Writing the Book: Inspiration and Process
10:58 Book Structure and Content
16:57 Working with Others: Understanding and Collaboration
23:26 Managing Your Boss: Building Effective Relationships
25:11 Finding the Right Balance in Relationships
26:27 The Importance of Proactivity
30:46 Navigating Promotions and Career Advancement
37:14 Managing Stress and Finding Balance
45:12 The Value of Specialisation
47:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
🔗 Useful Links & Resources:
📚 Matthias Mahr's Book: How to Be Moderately Successful: https://www.moderatelysuccessful.org/
Matthias Mahr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthiasmahrcommercial/
Your host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with:
💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you
💡 Confidently communicate your value
💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network
💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move
💡 Navigate the job market effectively
💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint
🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources:
Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/
🎁 Free Resources:
📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice
📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide
📅 Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call:
https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call