From admin roles to authority in digital workplace strategy - Sharon O'Dea's career journey is anything but linear.

In this episode, Sharon takes us through her rise from a working-class background in West London to co-founding a consultancy specialising in digital workplace and internal communications. Along the way: pivotal moments in journalism, navigating the Houses of Parliament, building networks that matter, and the brutal reality of burnout in high-pressure environments.

Sharon gets refreshingly honest about:

• How mentors shaped her trajectory when she didn't have a roadmap
• The evolution of digital communications and social media's impact on internal comms
• Navigating social class and culture in corporate environments
• The moment she realised she had to walk away from a toxic workplace
• Transitioning to freelancing and intentionally building a sustainable practice
• What's next: writing a book and a residency in Japan exploring the future of work

Key takeaway? Confidence isn't innate - it's built through experience, knowledge, and the courage to keep moving forward even when the path isn't clear.

If you're navigating career transitions, burnout, or wondering how to build relationships that actually move your career forward - this conversation will resonate.