In this episode, we look at what can a client expect from an outplacement programme. Please join coaches Hannah and Gill and client Lindsey on why taking outplacement should be a no-brainer!

In this episode, we look at  why you should prepare your body, breath and voice before an interview, different breathing techniques you can use to stay relaxed during an interview, how you can control fear and much more. We are joined by our host Sarah Burgess and Specialist presentation skills coach Sandie Miller.  Meet The Coaches Sarah Burgess Sarah is an experienced career coach and works with clients from a wide ranging background.  She is 10Eighty’s LinkedIn expert and spends time...

In today's episode, we will look at the tactics you can adopt to minimise stress during your job hunt, the importance of preparation and mindset before an interview, how breathing techniques can reduce stress and anxiety during an interview and what you should do if you are ghosted. We are joined by our host Sarah Burgess and 10Eighty Coaches Alyson Ainsworth and Katherine Lambert.   Meet The Coaches Katherine Lambert Katherine is an experienced facilitator, coach and consultant. She has...

Welcome back for our 30th Career Insight podcast.  We are joined by our host Sarah Burgess, Business Mentor David Mellor and external guest Nick Judd.  In today’s episode, we will look at the difference between a portfolio career and a side hustle, how you can start a portfolio career and a side hustle, the drawbacks of both and much more. Meet The Coaches David Mellor David has developed a portfolio of activities which derive principally from 25 years of commercial and investment banking...

Welcome back for our 29th Career Insight podcast on "Changing Sectors". We are joined by our host Sarah Burgess, 10Eighty Coach Liz Oseland and external guest Mark Janes.  In today’s episode, we will look at the difference between public and private sector roles, the best place to look for jobs, and how you can prepare for the transition into a new sector. Meet The Coaches Liz Oseland Liz has worked internationally, coaching and training individuals, teams and organisations around the...

Welcome back for our 28th Career Insight podcast on 'How to Successfully Change Sector - Client Story'. We are joined by our host Sarah Burgess,  and former career transition client Carolyn Fraser.   In today’s episode, Carolyn looks back on how she successfully changed sector and shares her experience on how she searched for jobs, the importance of being specific in your job search, how to negotiate multiple offers and much more.  Meet The Coaches Sarah Burgess Sarah is an experienced...

Welcome back for our 27th Career Insight podcast on 'Changing Tactic When Job Hunting' . We are joined by our host Sarah Burgess, Business Mentor David Mellor and external guest Geoffrey Milton. In today’s episode, they will be discussing how the more experienced candidate may want to change tactic as they are carrying out their job search. They will also talk about the psychological contract and using your 'lived experience' to help you work out what is right for you.  Meet The...

Welcome back for our 26th Career Insight podcast on 'Securing A Role In The Not-For-Profit Sector'. We are joined by our host Sarah Burgess, 10Eighty CEO Michael Moran and Career coach Maria Mann. In today’s episode, we will look at the benefits and challenges of working for a not-for-profit, the skills and values that are important for a not-for-profit, and much more. Meet The Coaches Michael Moran Michael is CEO and Founder of 10Eighty. He is passionate about helping people maximise...

Welcome back for our 25th Career Insight podcast on 'How Volunteering Or Becoming A Charity Trustee Can Help You'. We are joined by our host Sarah Burgess, 10Eighty Career Coach Josephine Green and external guest Leon Ward. In today’s episode, we will look at how you can start volunteering, how volunteering can help you secure your next job or enhance your professional development, the role of a charity trustee and much more.  Meet The Coaches Josephine Green Jo has a wealth of experience...

Welcome back for our 24th Career Insight podcast on Career Anchors . We are joined by our host Sarah Burgess, 10Eighty Career Coach Gill Amos and external guest Emma Birkbeck. Career anchors allow people to understand their values and motives which then enables them to make better career choices. In today’s episode, we will look at what career anchors are, how you can identify your career anchors, the usefulness of them and much more.   Meet The Coaches Gill Amos Gill has many years of...

Welcome back for our 23rd Career Insight podcast on How To Be An Excellent Interview Candidate. We are joined by our host Sarah Burgess and 10Eighty Career Coaches Marc Whitmore and Maria Mann. In today’s episode, we will look at how an excellent candidate prepares for an interview, how they build rapport, how they answer the vague questions such as 'tell me about yourself?' and much more.  Applying for jobs is a competitive process and it is estimated that an employer will interview between...

Welcome back for our 22nd Career Insight podcast on Job Hunting For The Over 50s. We are joined by our host Sarah Burgess and 10Eighty Coaches Gill Amos and Alyson Ainsworth.   In today’s episode, we will look at several themes such as the fear of technology, the importance of energy and enthusiasm, the power of your network and incorrect assumptions such as am I too old to get a new job.  Meet The Coaches Gill Amos - Executive & Career Coach Gill has many years of leadership and...

Welcome back for our 21st Career Insight podcast on Non-Executive Director Positions and Portfolio Careers.  We are joined by our host Sarah Burgess and 10Eighty Non-Executive Directors Nigel Williams and Paula Jordan.  In today’s episode, we will look at how you can become a Non-Executive Director, the reasons why anyone can become a Non-Executive Director, how you can establish a portfolio career, and the benefits of doing both.  Meet The Coaches Paula Jordan - Non-Executive Director...

In today’s episode, we will look at the importance of having a summer job hunt strategy, the techniques you can use to maintain the strategy, the benefits of taking breaks and much more. We are joined by our host Sarah Burgess, and 10Eighty Coaches Alyson Ainsworth, Gill Amos and Linda Litherland.   Meet The Coaches Alyson Ainsworth  With a huge experience working with large corporate organisations to retain, engage and develop their leaders, Alyson is business focused coach. Individuals...

In today’s episode, we will look at the differences between face-to-face, relational and online transactional selling, the importance of authentic listening, how to set up your pricing structure, how you can convert conversations into paid business and much more.  We are joined by our host Sarah Burgess, and 10Eighty Business Mentors Trevor Merriden and David Mellor. Meet The Coaches Trevor Merriden  Trevor has 15 years’ experience as a journalist with spells as deputy editor on Management...

Informational interviews are an effective way to find out more information about a role, organisation, sector or industry that you are interested in. In today’s episode, we will look at what an informational interview is, the techniques you can use to reach out and organise informational interviews, the benefits of them and much more.   We are joined by our host Sarah Burgess, and 10Eighty Career Coaches Alyson Ainsworth and Kris Thorne.  Meet the Coaches Alyson Ainsworth - With a huge...

There are a number of different reasons for having career gaps such as  travelling, looking after children and going back into education. If you have had a career break and are now returning back to work then this podcast is for you.  In today’s episode, we will look at how you can address the gaps on your CV, whether or not you need to disclose the reasons for your career gaps, how you can get comfortable talking about your career gaps and much more. We are joined by our host Sarah Burgess,...

Feeling nervous before and during an interview is completely normal. It is estimated that over 90% of adults get stressed during the interview process. During the interview, you should always expect to be asked a difficult question such as 'What are your weaknesses?' or 'tell me about yourself?'. Employers ask tough questions like this for a number of reasons. It is important that you are able to break the question down, remain calm and respond.  In today’s episode, we will look at how you...

Changing job sector can be challenging. Where do you start? How do you identify the correct sector? How do you successfully make the transition? All of these questions are answered in today's episode where we will be joined by our host Sarah Burgess, 10Eighty Business Development Executive Hannah Nash and external guest Paul Burgess.   In today’s episode, we will look at how you can identify the sectors that will suit you, the criteria for picking a sector, and how can you go about making...

We are joined today by our host Sarah Burgess, 10Eighty CEO Michael Moran,  and Business Development Executive Hannah Nash. In today’s episode, Michael and Hannah will talk about some of the unusual ways they have found, or their clients have found jobs which include a chat in an elevator, conversations at the school gates, and more.   Who we are and how we can help 10Eighty is all about helping people maximise their potential and in turn, helping organisations harness that potential. Based...

Feeling nervous before and during an interview is completely normal. It is estimated that over 90% of adults get stressed during the interview process. It is important to recognise these nerves and find solutions to mitigate the affects. There are numerous things you can do to help control your nerves. In today’s episode, we look at how you can familiarise yourself with interview nerves, how to handle your negative thoughts, and ultimately how you can have the best possible interview. We are...

Finding a job can be overwhelming especially when you have to write numerous cover letters, prepare for interviews and deal with potential interview ghosting and rejection. Sometimes it can feel like an endless cycle.  However, you are not alone. It is important to look after your mental health when you are job hunting.  We are joined today by our host Sarah Burgess and Career Coaches Gill Amos and Alyson Ainsworth. In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of self-compassion, the...

It can be hard to find time for volunteering. However, volunteering can be exceptionally refreshing and rewarding. Volunteering can allow you to connect with others, enhance your skills and knowledge, improve your career prospects and more. Over the past couple of years, volunteering rates have been increasing especially digital volunteering. It is estimated that during the pandemic 90% of voluntary organisations moved online. Furthermore, the volunteering rate in 2020/21 hadn't been that...

Since COVID-19, there has been a 37% increase in portfolio careers. Portfolio careers allow individuals to work on a wide variety of different projects, increased flexibility, and you are able to develop new skills or expand your knowledge level.  We are joined today by our host Sarah Burgess, and coaches Trevor Merriden, and David Mellor. In today’s episode, we look at what a portfolio career is, how you can set up a portfolio career and the tactics you can use to expand it. Furthermore, we...

How do you handle multiple job offers? Being offered a new role is wonderful; but what if you have more than one to choose from - how do you decide? And what should you be negotiating when you get that offer? In today's episode we are joined by our host Sarah Burgess, and coaches Katherine Lambert and Kris Thorne. They will talk about tactics you can use to negotiate your terms, how to examine both offers and whether or not you should tell the employer about your other job offer.