Our relationships play an important role in our personal AND professional lives and because of that we should be nurturing these relationships.  How often have you had a conversation with someone only to realise you had been the only one listening and asking questions the whole time? Or, perhaps you are the one who didn’t feel like you were able to reciprocate the same kind of genuine interest in the exchange?  Genuine curiosity is a simple ability, action and a habit that we frequently...

Amplifying your voice and being unapologetically yourself is one of the most powerful and impactful tools a person has. We often hear the advice "just be yourself, and it will be fine.", but no matter how good it sounds, it just feels too good to be true. In reality, it is more complex, and just being yourself can feel like it won’t be enough to help us reach our goals, or establish good connections. But is it really the case?  Let's dive into today's episode with Dr Katherine Iscoe. A...

Our lives can often be so heavily influenced by society and peer expectations, it’s not hard to lose sight of what we really want and what we’re truly passionate about. We can forget that this is OUR LIFE and at the end of the day, following your dream career or journey is up to YOU. This week I am joined by special guest and my twin brother Adam! We catch up on all things growing up, life and adventure, and he shares with us a glimpse of what life is like when you make the bold decision to...

What plans do you have for your career growth this year? What are you committing to doing differently? If your plan for the year was to keep taking on extra projects and responsibilities and hoping that your manager or someone else will notice, then, my friend, we need to get a game plan in place for you STAT.  But where do you even begin? What ARE the critical steps that you should take to advance your career, and where do you begin? I’ve got you covered; in this latest poddy episode, I...

Welcome to the Eating your Cake too podcast in 2023!  Are you a big believer in New Year's Resolutions? Do you wake up on the 1st Jan each year with a list of commitments you’re making to yourself for the year ahead? Personally, I rejected the idea of making New Year's resolutions a long time ago. I believe that for sustained success and motivation, we must regularly review our goals, not just once a year, but every day - consistently. I also believe that New Year's resolutions give us the...

Do you feel like this time of the year gets a bit overwhelming at times? Do you feel like every time you open your calendar, there are more and more events in there? More and more invites. More and more emails saying “we must grab a coffee before the year is through”?  This podcast is to remind you that it is OK to say NO. It is OK to decline the 9th Christmas party you’ve been invited to. Or the coffee catch up with someone you haven’t seen all year, but is pushing to squeeze into your...

All of us have both a combination of masculine and feminine energy within us. Both of these energies have a unique impact on how we lead and how we show up at work.  Curious about which energy you are leaning into? So was I.  Let’s dive into today’s episode with Amanda Louisa, a sustainability specialist, feminine leadership coach, and recovering lawyer! We talk about embracing more feminine energy and finding the right balance between the masculine and feminine energy within us.  Amanda...

Do you find it difficult to gather helpful feedback from your team? Let me share a little secret with you - The quality of the way that you ask for your feedback will dictate the quality you get in return.  Most people begin by asking closed-ended questions for feedback. It doesn't always work well because it's easy to avoid answering with a yes or no question. So, if you truly want useful feedback. Ask for it tactfully, with open-ended questions. If you’re thinking about how to just do...

Genuine care and concern for workplace teams and relationships might sound simple, and yet it is something we all know we need more of and probably needs to be DOING more of too. It is what employees truly require from their employers. Caring entails being able to truly listen to others and be willing to hear what everyone on the team has to say around what they need and what they believe. In my latest podcast episode, I am joined by the wonderful Marija Andacic, an experienced, dynamic, and...

Are you currently a people manager or leader, or do you aspire to be? Have you ever stepped back and thought about WHY you want to lead a team?  I believe there are questions that we need to ask ourselves BEFORE we move into a role where we are responsible for achieving outcomes through others, and in this latest podcast episode, I talk about that and more!  I'll share with you what questions to ask yourself before aiming to move into a Team Leader position and I'll walk you through some of...

Have you ever had one of those moments in your life where you just know that something needs to change? Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like the person staring back at you is a stranger? You are not alone. Listen in to this life-changing episode with the incredible Ashley Speers as she shares with us some of her own personal lessons and just how to rekindle that spark in you.  Ashley is a female inclusion and diversity activist who is over-talking about gender equity and is ready...

Do you have something you want to ask for at work, but have absolutely NO idea where to start? Have you thought about what actions you need to start taking now in order to put your best foot forward?  In this episode, I’ll show you some key tips to help you get what YOU want at work. I’ll share with you what to do to have that conversation with your boss you’ve been wanting to. I’ll walk you through each stage of the process - before the conversation, during it, and after it to help you...

In recent years, calls for gender equality have increased along with the need to close the gender wage gap. But even with the progress that has been made in this space,  there are still very few women in positions of leadership.  Today, I'm sharing with you a conversation with Marcia Lawrence, a Perth-based human resources specialist, about the gender stereotypes that play out in the way we work and live,  and how to be more aware of them.  Marcia Lawrence is a black belt in martial arts, a...

Do you feel stuck or unsure about your current job or career path? When you hear the word “mid-career pivot” what feelings come up for you? Excitement? Or dread, fear and anxiety?  Almost all of us will experience feeling lost, unsure, or unmotivated at some point in our careers. And with people on average now engaging in between five and seven career paths in our lifetime, we are seeing more and more examples of people embracing the mid-career pivot. How do we get ourselves unstuck though...

Are you a follower or a leader? Regardless of where you fall on the spectrum, I believe we can all agree that it is critical to learn to lead ourselves first. “leadership of others starts with leadership of self”.  Sarah Cordner, our guest on today's podcast, lives by this phrase. She is a certified coach with a passion for empowering professionals, particularly women, to become the leaders they want to be led by. She believes that there is a truly strong bond between knowing others and...

How can you make sure you stay relevant in your job? Relevant in your industry? Your company? These questions came up recently during a coaching session I was having with a private one-on-one client of mine. They felt that they had become so focussed on their day-to-day tasks that they couldn't recall the last time they took a step back and looked at their profession and industry from a more holistic perspective. They felt disheartened, and like they had lost or wasted time by not thinking...

Ever been curious about the conversations that take place behind closed doors when choices about promotions are made? Maybe you’ve wondered what else you can do to ensure you are recognised for your achievements? Or, perhaps you’ve wished you had the knowledge as to how you can strategically showcase your performance? In this episode, myself and special guest Emma Miller discuss the true definition of GREAT performance, as well as how to negotiate the promotion you desire. Prepare your notes...

Do you ever feel ignored, unheard, or unnoticed at work? Even if you want to speak up and be heard more, perhaps you’re afraid of coming across as arrogant or stepping on other people's toes. You have some great ideas about how to make things better. However, you seem to get spoken over or left behind when it comes to putting it out into the world. “How can you get noticed without being the loudest person in the room?” That's what I'll be discussing in today's episode. I'll go through...

How do you juggle the responsibility of raising kids while making a living in a world that demands almost everything of us? Many people will tell you that having a career while raising a child is impossible. They'll tell you that you have to choose between the two; that you can't have it both ways. And no matter how hard you try, there will be times when work bleeds into your personal life and vice versa. However, that doesn’t mean that having a career and being a parent are mutually...

For those who have worked with me in the past (or maybe you do currently), you’ll know that I often talk about the importance of knowing who you are. The importance of being self-aware. Why? Because if we don’t know ourselves at our core; how we react under pressure, what our triggers are, our drivers, motivators, etc, then all the other stuff that we try to implement won’t have the impact we want it to. We won’t get the results we really want.  In this episode, we’re going to dive deep...

Every one of us struggles with decisions at one point or another in our lives. There’s a body of research stating that we make about 30,000 decisions a day. Just in one day! But, it’s often the big things, the major decisions that can create the overwhelm and the paralysis that come when we feel stuck in what is the ‘right’ decision to make.      When we don’t stop to think about our decisions, or we make them by default, we can find ourselves looking up and around 2, 3, 5, 10 years later...

Ever feel like you have a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear? Do you keep clothes that don’t fit anymore and think to yourself, “one day, I’ll be able to wear this again”, and it just keeps taking up space in your wardrobe?  Perhaps all of us have been there at some point in our lives. In this episode, together with Jessie Jolly –professional personal stylist, we’ll talk about all things clothes, confidence and rocking them in your career!     In our conversation we talk about the...

Do you have trouble saying no to people even though you know you're already stretched too thin? Do you finally work up the courage to say no only to find yourself immediately filled with guilt afterwards? In our latest podcast episode,  I share with you the importance of learning to say no as a healthy part of taking care of ourselves. I also share a piece of advice I received a few years ago that really changed the way I look at things! I also share with you a clear four step framework...

What is a career sponsor, how can having one benefit you, and how can you get one? In today’s episode, we explore the differences between coaches, mentors, and sponsors, and we talk about how each one can benefit you - with a focus on SPONSORS! I’ll tell you all about what sponsors can do for you, why you need one, and what you can do to find one. We’ll also talk about effective ways to choose the right sponsor who both knows you and also is in the room where decisions are being made! AND...

What is your career game plan? How are you building your career currency so that you are setting yourself up for success and fulfillment in 2022? In this episode I talk you through the four KEY focus areas that I believe WILL help you with your career and leadership success: (1) Brand YOU (2) Relationships (3) Performance, and (4) Growth and Learning. Get out your pen and paper because in this hands-on and practical episode, I’ll talk you through exactly how you can get yourself set up for...