What does it take to pivot, thrive, and lead in multiple industries?

In this episode of What Next?, we sit down with Amina Oyagbola—lawyer, global HR thought leader, and founder of WISCAR (Women in Successful Careers). With over 35 years of experience across law, HR, banking, oil & gas, and telecoms, Amina has mastered career transitions and breaking barriers in corporate Nigeria.

She shares insights onnavigating career pivots, building leadership skills, and the power of mentorship in shaping successful careers. Whether you’re looking to switch industries or grow as a leader, this episode is packed with valuable lessons!

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In this episode, we kickstart our conversation on career pivots with Bolanle Ibitola, the managing director and CEO of Crayon Development. She shares her climb to the top of the Human resources game. She left that line of work as the Director of Human Resources at United Capital PLC before taking the bold step to build her real estate business, executing multiple-floor high-rise buildings in prime locations in the city of Lagos.

This is What Next? with Josephine Sarouk, and I am thrilled to share this conversation with you. Don't forget to share your feedback via the comment section and leave a review.

We are back!

After an eventful 2024 and happy holidays, What Next? Podcast is back with its second season. Josephine Sarouk will be in conversation with leading individuals across industries who have charted a new course for their careers that are completely different from their past ones. This season is all about career pivots.

We will however begin the season in conversation with

In this inspiring episode, your host Josephine Sarouk dives deep into the art of embracing change, setting meaningful goals, and thriving in uncharted territories. Josephine takes you on a journey of motivation and empowerment, addressing the burning questions of listeners seeking guidance in their personal and professional lives.

Are you struggling with goal setting and maintaining consistency? Josephine shares actionable tips to help you define your goals with clarity and stay committed to achieving them, no matter how challenging the path may seem.

If you've been on a job-hunting rollercoaster and haven't yet found success, fear not! Josephine provides insights on staying positive, honing your skills, and building resilience in the face of rejection.

For those of you navigating new roles and departments, Josephine offers valuable advice on winning your boss's approval, adapting to change, and turning setbacks into stepping stones toward growth.

Tune in to this enlightening episode to discover the secrets to unleashing your potential, embracing change as an opportunity, and embarking on a transformative journey toward a brighter future. Remember, with the right mindset and strategies, you can conquer any challenge that comes your way. Get ready to embrace the unknown and shape your destiny with Josephine Sarouk on the What Next Podcast!

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Join me in an inspiring conversation with Adelani Oyinlola, CEO of Eazylancer, as we explore her transition from marketing to entrepreneurship.

Discover Adelani's motivations, including her growth mindset and passion for impactful work. She shares marketing tips for companies and an offering that those looking to expand their skill set in marketing can key into.

I hope you enjoy this episode on embracing change, finding purpose, and unleashing your own potential. Don't forget to rate, leave your thoughts and share this episode with those who you think would benefit from it.

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On this episode, clinical psychologist and architecture Photographer Amanda Iheme sat with me to discuss the impact of mental health on finding fulfilment in the 21st century. We explored the approach of the millennial generation and that of Generation Z to discussing and understanding their mental health, and tools for working through common mental hiccups we might face, and she shared some interesting insights on the mental health of Nigerians from covid till today.

This was a very enriching episode to record and produce and I hope you enjoy it as well.

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Maintaining trust, and connection in your chosen community, especially in these divisive times is very important and on today's episode, Folarin Akibu unmasks how he and his friends navigate their different life paths while maintaining their shared foundations & respecting each other's differences and values. He also shares how he has been able to build a strong support system in his friendships, and tips to foster these connections in your respective relationships.

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Thank you for listening in on the last episode,

On this episode, as promised, I have Ife Ayorinde, a UGC (User Generated Content) Creator and Deji Osikoya a marketing and Communications Specialist and Voice Over artist with me. You will learn how to create your own personal identity and develop your hustle, the role of goodwill & community and the importance of showcasing your skill to the success of your creative practice.

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You can follow our guests on Instagram: Ife Ayorinde @bimpeaydoderin & Deji Osikoya @dejiosikoya

In this episode, Josephine delves into three interesting questions sent in by members of the community. Settle in to a juicy episode and don’t froget to leave a review and tell us what you think and how we can be better.

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On this episode, Josephine Sarouk sits with a member of the What Next Community Chinyere Obieze. We go over Chinyere’s goals this past year and her outlook for the new year.

We go over in viable investment options for young people.

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