HIGHER! Career Podcast

Today on the show is the incredible Carson Tate, Founder of Working Simply Inc. and author of the brilliant Own It. Love It. Make It Work. Carson's story is one that many of us can relate to: unfulfilled in her job, feeling under-appreciated by her managers, not developing future-looking skillsets. While now an entrepreneur, Carson didn't do what we are so often fed as the ultimate "taking the power back" move: run. She stayed, and made her job for work for her, not against her. Until she was ready to leave as a symbol of self-empowerment, not desperate escape. This is her story.

Have a listen, have a laugh, learn a little and have a fabulous day!

Let's go get it!

HIGHER! -- with Nikki Symmons and Tom Zamzow

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Welcome back to Higher! everyone. The podcast full of wicked stories from the job market and experts showing us how to succeed in it. Because we've all been there haven't we, it's time to get unstuck. It's time to make some change. It's time to lead. Let's go get it!

Be sure to follow @gohigherpodcast on Instagram for a peek behind the scenes and get to actually see our faces from time to time! We also have a delightful LinkedIn page where you can stay updated on the latest and greatest: HIGHER! Career Podcast.

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We so have the coolest person out there on the show today. Jacqui Hurley is legendary broadcaster in Ireland, and has all manner of tricks up her sleeve on how to fight the odds, get yourself back up when a career move doesn't work out, and how to skilfully listen and masterfully present for maximum impact.

She also came out with a delightful book recently called "GIRLS PLAY TOO, PART 2", and guess who features in it?? YES, yours truly, Nikki Symmons!

Have a listen, have a laugh, learn a little and have a fabulous day!

Let's go get it!

HIGHER! -- with Nikki Symmons and Tom Zamzow

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Welcome back to Higher! everyone. The podcast full of wicked stories from the job market and experts showing us how to succeed in it. Because we've all been there haven't we, it's time to get unstuck. It's time to make some change. It's time to lead. Let's go get it!

Be sure to follow @gohigherpodcast on Instagram for a peek behind the scenes and get to actually see our faces from time to time! We also have a delightful LinkedIn page where you can stay updated on the latest and greatest: HIGHER! Career Podcast.

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People...listen: we always try to be cognisant of the fact that podcasts such as ours can easily come off as offering out one-size-fits-all solutions. There is no such thing, our talents and ambitions, fears and hopes are all too unique. In particular, we frequently mention the difference between people leaning towards introverted energy profiles vs those leaning extrovert. But we never truly explored this as a stand alone topic with respects to career journeys.

That is why we have the uniquely qualified and equally as uniquely fabulous Melitta Campbell with us on the show today. She is breaking all the rules, and we love her. A professed introvert who shows the world what networking-mastery means and how it works? Brilliant! Melitta is full of practical method for how we all (introverts, extroverts and anybody in between) can harness the power of our networks, we can't wait to hear from you in the review and comment section about what you think!

If you love what she has to say, here is where you can find Melitta AND get your hands on her fantastic book 'A Shy Girl's Guide to networking:

LinkedIn

Facebook

Facebook Group

Homepage

Podcast

Instagram

Youtube

Have a listen, have a laugh, learn a little and have a fabulous day!

Let's go get it!

HIGHER! -- with Nikki Symmons and Tom Zamzow

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Welcome back to Higher! everyone. The podcast full of wicked stories from the job market and experts showing us how to succeed in it. Because we've all been there haven't we, it's time to get unstuck. It's time to make some change. It's time to lead. Let's go get it!

Be sure to follow @gohigherpodcast on Instagram for a peek behind the scenes and get to actually see our faces from time to time! We also have a delightful LinkedIn page where you can stay updated on the latest and greatest: HIGHER! Career Podcast.

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We've got something extra special for you this month. An entire month filled not with experts from specific industries, oh no. Every experts we are bringing you this month is a leader in their specific field, be it psychology, business coaching or leadership style. Skills that stretch beyond the limitations of a specific industry, skills that will enable you to forge your dream career for yourself.

In this third episode of the "Month of Skill", we are joined by the dazzling Hiba Samawi, founder of Wiser Humans and independent psychologist in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Have you ever felt stuck, you knew you wanted to leave a job, a team, a company, but there was something holding you back, stealing your sense of direction and orientation? Samesies.

Hiba has brought us some sensational concepts, explaining the root of this sense of stuckness, and how the very emotions producing it can actually guide the way out of it. Liberate yourselves!

If you loved this episode and learning about the 'internal village', be sure to have a quick peak at a video about it that Hiba produced.

Have a listen, have a laugh, learn a little and have a fabulous day!

Let's go get it!

HIGHER! -- with Nikki Symmons and Tom Zamzow

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Welcome back to Higher! everyone. The podcast full of wicked stories from the job market and experts showing us how to succeed in it. Because we've all been there haven't we, it's time to get unstuck. It's time to make some change. It's time to lead. Let's go get it!

Be sure to follow @gohigherpodcast on Instagram for a peek behind the scenes and get to actually see our faces from time to time! We also have a delightful LinkedIn page where you can stay updated on the latest and greatest: HIGHER! Career Podcast.

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We've got something extra special for you this month. An entire month filled not with experts from specific industries, oh no. Every experts we are bringing you this month is a leader in their specific field, be it psychology, business coaching or leadership style. Skills that stretch beyond the limitations of a specific industry, skills that will enable you to forge your dream career for yourself.

In this third episode of the "Month of Skill", we are joined by the shockingly insightful Suzanne Peterson, Associate Professor of Management Leadership at Thunderbird School of Global Management. Suzanne is a master of all things presence, networking and managing your career actively and successfully. In this episode, we talk about the importance of recognising your range of 'style' within what is still uniquely you. It means that you must ask yourself what you want out of a moment, a meeting, a presentation, and adjust your flex certain style markers to achieve that outcome. E.g. you want to flex power (big posture, loud voice, confidence) to sell your strategy and have it green-lit internally. On the other hand, you may want to flex likability (listen more than you speak, use encouraging 'we' language) to resolve a conflict or create greater cohesion in your team.

Suzanne has the magical ability of making these things feel natural, and a skill for your to advance your career.

If you love this topic as we do, here is the link to Suzanne's HBR article.

Have a listen, have a laugh, learn a little and have a fabulous day!

Let's go get it!

HIGHER! -- with Nikki Symmons and Tom Zamzow

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Welcome to Higher! everyone. The podcast where we help you reach higher in your career, and learn with experts in recruitment, entrepreneurship, marketing and many more about what it takes to become a leader in your dream industry.

Be sure to follow #gohigherpodcast on Instagram for a peek behind the scenes, additional resources, and to let us know your thoughts and comments for this episode!

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

We've got something extra special for you this month. An entire month filled not with experts from specific industries, oh no. Every experts we are bringing you this month is a leader in their specific field, be it psychology, business coaching or leadership style. Skills that stretch beyond the limitations of a specific industry, skills that will enable you to forge your dream career for yourself.

In this second episode of the "Month of Skill", we are joined by the utterly brilliant Fiona Moss. Fiona is a business coach, showing other people how to free up their time and pursue careers that can support the lives they want to lead. She is absolutely fluent in all things getting yourself unstuck, finding purpose and shaping businesses around it, and the trials and tribulations of making it on your own. The best part is that Fiona was who her clients now are: someone struggling with the concept of selling her time for money in a 9-5, and wanting something different.

If you love what she has to say, here is where you can find Fiona:

LinkedIn

Facebook

Homepage

Podcast

Instagram

Have a listen, have a laugh, learn a little and have a fabulous day!

Let's go get it!

HIGHER! -- with Nikki Symmons and Tom Zamzow

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Welcome to Higher! everyone. The podcast where we help you reach higher in your career, and learn with experts in recruitment, entrepreneurship, marketing and many more about what it takes to become a leader in your dream industry.

Be sure to follow #gohigherpodcast on Instagram for a peek behind the scenes, additional resources, and to let us know your thoughts and comments for this episode!

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

We've got something extra special for you this month. An entire month filled not with experts from specific industries, oh no. Every experts we are bringing you this month is a leader in their specific field, be it psychology, business coaching or leadership style. Skills that stretch beyond the limitations of a specific industry, skills that will enable you to forge your dream career for yourself. Kicking us off is the incredible Francesca Littler, Founder of The Boss Queen Academy! Here is why Francesca is SO cool:

• She managed to squeeze the creation of an online business she previously knew little about in between her bachelors and masters studies, serves satisfied clients and is proving to all of us that we are capable of more than we believe or are told by our formal education. Oh. Yeah!

Have a listen, have a laugh, learn a little and have a fabulous day!

Let's go get it!

HIGHER! -- with Nikki Symmons and Tom Zamzow

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Welcome to Higher! everyone. The podcast where we help you reach higher in your career, and learn with experts in recruitment, entrepreneurship, marketing and many more about what it takes to become a leader in your dream industry.

Be sure to follow #gohigherpodcast on Instagram for a peek behind the scenes, additional resources, and to let us know your thoughts and comments for this episode!

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Unlike our regular SSSSSSPECIAL episodes, we decided to bring on a cheeky guest, and my oh my were we right to do so. Susan McPherson, CEO and Founder of McPherson Strategies, serial-connector, author of the brilliant book "The Lost Art Of Connecting" and so many more wonderful things. We spent an incredible 20 minutes with her, and chatted about all things communications to advance your career, and how you do it right even in a virtual world.

Let's go get it!

HIGHER! -- with Nikki Symmons and Tom Zamzow

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Welcome to Higher! everyone. The podcast where we help you reach higher in your career, and learn with experts in recruitment, entrepreneurship, marketing and many more about what it takes to become a leader in your dream industry.

Be sure to follow #gohigherpodcast on Instagram for a peek behind the scenes, additional resources, and to let us know your thoughts and comments for this episode!

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We've got Jules Howell on the show with us today, Creative Director at Proximity and genius-level storyteller. As always, we were having a good chuckle about his life in the advertising world, but equally as always, we are here for his insights from his own career. Join us for a while, and listen to Jules dishing the tea:

• Career paths are not a direct line, and the windy road is more interesting anyways.
• What makes people stand out at the workplace and leads others to trust and celebrate them.
• The power of being able to articulate your ideas to gain visibility.
• Being brave and getting that conversation or meeting, as more often than not, it won't just come to you.

Have a listen, have a laugh, learn a little and have a fabulous day!

Let's go get it!

HIGHER! -- with Nikki Symmons and Tom Zamzow

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Welcome to Higher! everyone. The podcast where we help you reach higher in your career, and learn with experts in recruitment, entrepreneurship, marketing and many more about what it takes to become a leader in your dream industry.

Be sure to follow #gohigherpodcast on Instagram for a peek behind the scenes, additional resources, and to let us know your thoughts and comments for this episode!

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Nicola de Beer on the show, wow. Managing Director at Field Management Ireland, Nicola is serving all the tips and tricks on how to:

• Become brilliant in client-facing positions.
• Impress at the interview.
• Leverage your personality and uniqueness.
• Unstuck your career without having to leave your company.

Have a listen, have a laugh, learn a little and have a fabulous day!

Let's go get it!

HIGHER! -- with Nikki Symmons and Tom Zamzow

PS: We had to re-record the intro from different locations = funky audio!

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Welcome to Higher! everyone. The podcast where we help you reach higher in your career, and learn with experts in recruitment, entrepreneurship, marketing and many more about what it takes to become a leader in your dream industry.

Be sure to follow #gohigherpodcast on Instagram for a peek behind the scenes, additional resources, and to let us know your thoughts and comments for this episode!

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