Meet Dave Edwards, a Hydrographic Surveyor and General Manager of Bintang Subsea. Dave has spent much of his career working in offshore areas worldwide, surveying ocean environments. In this episode, he shares his career journey around how it all began: calling a number off a yellow sticky note at university to land his first job in Singapore and working with dive teams performing incredible underwater tasks. He shares his insights into the industry and his profession, as well as...

‘Take care and Take Charge’ Professor Ellen Connelly Taaffe is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Kellogg School of Management, an executive coach, TED X speaker, brand specialist and a past board member of Fortune 500 companies. Her latest upcoming book ‘The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier that Locks Successful Women in Place’ covers core areas women can tap into to pursue the desired promotions and leadership positions. Professor Ellen brings a curious mind to the...

“My work experience changed my opinion around the electrical industry, if you work with good people it can change everything’ Meet Mark Sanders the Co Owner of KLM and Sanders Electrical. He is a qualified electrician and also manages an earth-moving/machine hire business with his brother and father, KLM. Mark shares his insights on the electrical industry and what it takes to thrive in the space. He explains the key skills needed in his industries and what he looks for in staff and...

"Security is tricky, cause if you do it well it should be a no-news story, You are in the preventative business" In many cases, careers find the person and this is the story of both Emily and Julia with their career journey into cyber security. Both work in the space and shed light on what the industry is about and the types of opportunities and skills you need to thrive in the industry. They share their journey of getting started after not actually initially choosing to study it after...

“You have to be confident in your own abilities, know when to hire certain roles and when not too.” Meet Tom Amos the CEO and Co-Founder of Sidekicker. Backed by SEEK, Sidekicker helps Australian businesses easily find and hire talents for short-term projects or ongoing work, without the hassle of traditional recruitment processes. Based in Melbourne, Sidekicker connects 27,000+ carefully pre-screened Sidekicks (employees) to 7,000+ businesses. In this episode, Tom provides a refreshing...

“There is freelancing, and then there is mashing..” When Tash Menon lost her job, she was faced with a crossroads. Get another job or move in with her parents and start a business with her housemate….she chose the latter. Tash Menon is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mash, a global creative technology company that curates bespoke teams specific to your brand and brief. The teams of ‘mashers’ sit across 31 countries and support incredibly cool projects. Tash shares her journey of starting the...

“99% of people who I tell what I do, they immediately get the wrong idea” James Wierzbowski is a professional sailor and flight controller on the fastest racing yachts in the world. He currently sails for team Germany in the SailGP events. In this episode, he shares his career journey and the highs and lows of a professional sailor’s life. His incredible story demonstrates the importance of grit and resilience, and sticking to your career dreams. James shares some of the amazing...

“For principals and APs, we help them build up their leadership skills around communication and for teachers, we help them build up their high-impact teaching strategies”. Dan Steele is a qualified teacher and spent much of his time in the classroom and leadership roles in schools. Now he helps teachers, principals and school communities in developing coaching, leadership and communication strategies within the teacher community. Dan asks the big questions, which we love and knows many...

“To see how invested young people are in mental health and how you should look after your friends, it’s incredible” A problem shared is a problem halved. This is Speak & Share’s motto and has driven a lot of the community work and programs that they run. Meet Nathan, Mason & Ben, (unfortunately Ben couldn’t join), three mates who dealt with significant challenges and found support through each other and set up a charity to support others going through similar experiences of mental...

“Less is more with words” Meet Tommy Pountney, a true fan of words. Tommy has written for a living since finishing high school in many different settings, always driven to share a story that positively impacts the community. Tommy shares his journey and experience in this space and provides valuable insight into the skills, mindsets and a typical day in the life of this profession. Equally, he brings an important perspective on work's power in our lives. You can connect with Tommy...

"It is deeply personal and relates to our sense of value and worth which we all carry with us"  Salary negotiations are one of the biggest fears many professionals face. Jo Jakobs, Director NSW of Randstad joins the podcast and unpacks the important steps that go into salary negotiations and how professionals can prepare for this conversation to make sure they communicate everything they need to maximise their opportunity and career. Jo has a down-to-earth and holistic approach that we love....

“The most important skill is communication. Being able to tell your story is paramount.”She is back and ready to roar! We welcome Camilla Clark, Managing Director at Give a Grad a Go, back on the show to share her insights about working with a recruiter in 2023. Camilla shares her valuable insights and the importance of authenticity and telling your story in the application process. We love Camilla’s approach and the importance of being a Good Human, not a perfect human! In pursuit of the...

“It was me who was internalising this shame of what I wanted to do in my life” Demi Kotsoris is the Founder of Millennial Crisis, a social movement that supports millennials discovering their own path through events, support groups and content. Demi shares her own story and how she thought she wanted something from her work & life when in fact, it was completely different from the ‘norm’. She shares the story of The Millennial Crisis and how the movement is supporting people worldwide...

“Interviews are something that many people find difficult; no matter your experience, everyone has the same fear” New SEEK data reveals 76% of Aussies get nervous before an interview, with the majority of us saying that we could have ‘said’ something better. Have no fear Leah Lambart Career Coach and Founder of Relaunch Me is here and joins the show to explore how to prepare for interviews and nail them! Leah brings her expertise as we discuss the important components of preparation, how to...

“It was really cool cause I was able to share my own story with the students and my own mental health battles” Patrick Nichol, or Mr Nichol as his students call him, amongst other things…is an Outdoor Education and PE Teacher. He is also an Iron Man event participant. Pat shares his view on teaching and what it means to be a teacher while sharing his recent amazing achievement of completing an Iron Man event in New Zealand. All while raising money for the amazing work of Speak and Share, a...

"We are reaching about 300 - 400 thousand students per week, through our web platforms, newsletters and guides"   Lucy Sattler is the CEO and Founder of Study Work Grow, a career education social enterprise that helps teachers innovate and students dream big. Lucy is also the creator of the Career Clusters, a psychometric tool that can be used to initiate career conversations and encourage deeper reflection for young people. Lucy shares her journey of Study Work Grow and their vision for...

"In 10 minutes, a career adviser can know what they need to know for their students, parents and the weeks ahead."  Rob Sattler is the Chief Engagement Officer at Study Work Grow, a career education social enterprise that helps teachers innovate and students dream big. Rob shares his career story and the vital work that Study Work Grow does in supporting career advisers, teachers and students. Rob is down to earth and very passionate about his work at Study Work Grow. You can follow his...

“Studies have suggested that 1 in 20 people in a 2-week period has a thought of suicide.” Michael Simmons is the founder and lead trainer at Mental Health Safety Net. He started the charity a few years back after he experienced the sad news of suicide in his community. Mental Health Safety Net exists to support people in learning suicide education and spotting the signs of someone who is struggling. Michael delivers the SafeTALK course designed by LivingWorks to schools and young people,...

Welcome back to the show in 2023!  Tyson here. I wanted to share my thoughts on returning in 2023 and starting the Arrive & Thrive podcast again. In this short ep, I share what the podcast will focus on in 2023, a big reflection from the break, and an incredible dream I had that was the encouragement I needed to bring back the show!  Get in touch with us at [email protected] to share any guests, topics or industries you want to learn about.  Remember, you can stay updated...

Hi listeners, You haven't heard from The Arrive & Thrive Podcast for a while. Undoubtedly, most of you have learnt the tragic news of Daniel Lunardi passing away on the 15th of February 2022.  My mission for this mini-series is to share with our listener community stories and memories of the great man and his impact. It is also designed to be a resource for family, friends and colleagues when they need a little Dan Lunardi.  In this conversation, I speak with Deb McDonald. Deb was one...

Hi listeners, You haven't heard from The Arrive & Thrive Podcast for a while. Undoubtedly, most of you have learnt the tragic news of Daniel Lunardi passing away on the 15th of February 2022. My mission for this mini-series is to share with our listener community stories and memories of the great man and his impact. It is also designed to be a resource for family, friends and colleagues when they need a little Dan Lunardi. In this conversation, I speak with Aaron Pateras one of Dan’s...

Hi listeners, You haven't heard from The Arrive & Thrive Podcast for a while. Undoubtedly, most of you have learnt the tragic news of Daniel Lunardi passing away on the 15th of February 2022. My mission for this mini-series is to share with our listener community stories and memories of the great man and his impact. It is also designed to be a resource for family, friends and colleagues when they need a little Dan Lunardi. In this conversation, I speak with Teagan Hickey Dan’s...

Hi listeners, You haven't heard from The Arrive & Thrive Podcast for a while. Undoubtedly, most of you have learnt the tragic news of Daniel Lunardi passing away on the 15th of February 2022. My mission for this mini-series is to share with our listener community stories and memories of the great man and his impact. It is also designed to be a resource for family, friends and colleagues when they need a little Dan Lunardi. Dan is the older brother of Travis and Blake Lunardi. Their...

Hi listeners, You haven't heard from The Arrive & Thrive Podcast for a while. Undoubtedly, most of you have learnt the tragic news of Daniel Lunardi passing away on the 15th of February 2022. My mission for this mini-series is to share with our listener community stories and memories of the great man and his impact. It is also designed to be a resource for family, friends and colleagues when they need a little Dan Lunardi. I picked up a conversation with Corey McCall, the senior coach...