Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!Episode 267 helps you to deal with a toxic work environment. Many of my clients say they are seeking a career change because of a Toxic Workplace. Have you experienced one? We know they exist, and sadly, many of us may be tolerating one right now, or have survived by escaping from one. In fact, the topic has been discussed so frequently that I’ve released a video post on my LinkedIn profile covering toxic workplaces and office bulli...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!In this episode of Your Career Podcast, we share a LinkedIn Livestream during which Jane Jackson welcomes LinkedIn expert Kevin D. Turner to unpack LinkedIn’s latest features for job seekers. With over 220 updates introduced recently, Jane and Kevin share invaluable insights on how to leverage LinkedIn’s evolving tools to enhance job search success.Key LinkedIn Features discussed during our live broadcast include:1. Optimising Your LinkedIn Profile f...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!How to secure a mentor and fast track your career. Helen Doukas is a formidable woman who has recently pivoted from a career as General Counsel to founder in the global tech space (having worked for companies like Uber and Yahoo) to start her own business Nuvo Work. In episode 265 of YOUR CAREER PODCAST with Jane Jackson, Jane and Helen discuss the changing landscape of work due to technological, social and other trends, and how the future of work w...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!Bez Rengifo is a Human Resources / Talent Acquisition leader who, for the past 30 years, has focused on the people who make the fabric of what companies call culture. SPECIAL OFFER: We have a special offer for listeners of this episode - the first 5 people who reach out to Bez will receive a FREE LinkedIn Profile Review. connect with him on LinkedIn and ask for the LinkedIn review! https://www.linkedin.com/in/bezrengifoBez was sel...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!Breaking Through the Shell - What 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 🐓 taught me about Career Transition! The dish, Beggars Chicken, is the perfect metaphor for the challenges we face when looking for a job. How so? In episode 263 of YOUR CAREER PODCAST with Jane Jackson, I share with you my story … I was inspired to share this episode having recently returned from visiting my childhood home of Hong Kong (the last time I was back was before Covid in 2019). I...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!Redundancy is a challenging experience that many professionals face at some point in their careers. With over 24 years supporting professionals in transition after a redundancy, I understand very well the roller coaster of emotions you will experience – especially if the redundancy was sudden and unexpected. And if you did have notice this might happen to your role, the toll it takes and stress it causes when waiting for the 'axe to fall' affec...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!Many women worry about their financial future, especially when going through a divorce, recently widowed, and unsure of how to manage their money. I’m delighted to speak with Retirement Strategist, Christie McCabe, in today’s episode of Your Career Podcast. Christie is a dynamic sales, marketing, and business strategist with a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and delivering outstanding results worldwide. Having worked with C...

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!“Magic Mike” is the Chief Marketing Officer at UseVerb, a brilliant new recruitment platform that is revolutionising the way companies recruit and the way candidates submit their job applications.Mike is also a family man, world traveller and community contributor who has over 20 years experience within the Oil and Gas industry. Interestingly, after years of pursuing titles and egos, achievements, Michael experienced a profound shift in perspective....

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!In today’s rapidly changing world of work, interim leadership roles are on the rise. What are Interim Executives? In episode 258 of YOUR CAREER PODCAST we why interim leadership roles are on the rise and may be an excellent option for the next step in your career.An interim executive is an experienced, C-Suite level leader recruited to fill a leadership vacancy. Responsibilities and focus vary depending on the position and the current needs of the o...

In episode 258 of YOUR CAREER Podcast I speak with Geoff Martin who is an inspirational executive HR Leader,  Executive and Career Transition Coach who can positively turn any downside, whether business, or personal, into blue sky and value. In this podcast interview we discuss how encephalitis; brain surgery  and Geoff’s near-death experience has strongly influenced how he now approaches his life and work.  Geoff’s overseas experience and love of all things Japanese (he is fluent in the...

HOW TO NAVIGATE A MID-CAREER CRISIS Are you facing a mid-career crisis? Don’t PANIC! The good news is that there is a FORMULA for career success! In episode 257 of Your Career Podcast we focus on this formula. Firstly, are you STUCK IN A RUT? Have you ever felt stuck in your career? Like you’re not making any progress, or you’re not enjoying your work anymore? You are not alone. Many mid-career professionals face a career crisis at some point in their lives. I frequently come across this...

When considering your own career journey, it's inspiring to learn from those who have made successful career transitions and reinvented their career.  In today's episode we are in conversation with Head of Operations and Human Resources at TryPOD Australia and Enigma HR, Trevor Weeding. In this episode we discuss the challenges candidates experience during job interviews, discuss the worst job interview experiences and also how a badly delivered redundancy notification can affect an...

The future of work and how to land a job in 2024.  In episode 255 of Your Career Podcast, let’s take a look at what’s next when it comes to your career. I cover what you must do for your career success in the next 12 months. 🎁 Firstly, a GIFT FOR YOU: Download my Goals Calendar and SMART Goals sheet to to plan for success: 2024 GOALS CALENDAR POSITION YOURSELF FOR CAREER SUCCESS IN 2024 Career Reflections Before deciding on your career moves in the coming year, first gain clarity around your...

How to Future Proof Your Career in 2024!  In a recent LinkedIn Livestream, I teamed up with LinkedIn Livestream expert, Gillian Whitney, to discuss how you can Future-Proof Your Career in 2024.   In this episode I share the recording of our ‘live’ discussion and you'll benefit from the comments and questions we received from the audience during our session too! We answer 6 key questions: 1.     How to get clear on what you want to achieve in 2024 2.     How to become a content creator on...

Justin Nelson enjoyed a successful real estate career before identifying a big gap in the market.  True to his calling, to fill that gap he transitioned into entrepreneurship as the Founder and CEO of Sphere Rocket VA, an industry leading virtual workforce company.    Since 2020 Sphere Rocket has placed over 4,000 virtual assistants, serving over 1500 growing small businesses.    Justin began in real estate at the age of 17, running marketing, lead generation, and inside sales...

Changing career later in life has become a notable trend in Australia, as it has in many other parts of the world, due to a combination of factors. While each individual’s reasons may vary, several common trends and drivers contribute to this phenomenon.    I was invited to discuss this on Sunrise on Channel 7 recently, as a career coach and career transition specialist, and enjoyed having the film crew turn up at my home to film the interview for the broadcast (watch the interview on my...

Today’s very special guest is Adam Scougall,  corporate professional turned Interior Designer who now successfully combines two careers! I’ve had the great pleasure of working with Adam through his career reinventions and delighted that Adam now blends the best of both worlds and has created the satisfying and rewarding career he loves.  In episode 251 of Your Career Podcast he shares his fascinating corporate, creative and entrepreneurial journey.   A little known fact about Adam is that...

Andrew Seaman is the senior managing news editor for jobs and career development at LinkedIn News and my special guest in episode 250 of Your Career Podcast. Andrew is the editor of the Get Hired and Get Ahead newsletters and the host of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman.  Before joining LinkedIn in 2018, he was digital editor at Reuters in New York, where he previously served as the news agency’s senior medical journalist.  He got his start at Reuters covering the Affordable Care Act and...

Lara Quie’s superpower is the power of connection. She connects with people very quickly and helps to connect them with whom they need to be connected.     As Head of Business Development for Asia Pacific for a Barristers’ chambers, Twenty Essex in Singapore, Lara helps disputes lawyers find the very best barristers and arbitrators for their cases.  She is also a business development consultant and executive coach for lawyers, leaders, and founders at Lara Q Associates helping high performers...

In this exciting episode of Your Career Podcast, anyone who loves to travel and fly business class using frequent flyer points will love this!    I had the good fortune to interview Steve Hui who is the Founder & CEO of IFLYFLAT. The most celebrated rewards flight team in Australia.    Discover how a redundancy from Macquarie Bank where Steve was Head of Accounting Operations within their Global Financial Services, travelling all around the world regularly, was a blessing in disguise for...

If you DON’T love your job. Is that a bad thing? It may be controversial, but perhaps it is OK not to love your job! There is so much focus on following your passion and purpose that I believe that many of us have forgotten that people work to earn money in order to pay their bills. Of course it’s important to enjoy what you do, but if you don’t feel PASSION for your work that does not make you less worthy as an employee than someone who displays great passion for their job function, or...

My special guest on Your Career Podcast is two-time LinkedIn Top Voice and Entrepreneur Martin Stark.    "Take ownership of fear, venture forward with confidence and resilience"  Martin is a leading inspirational speaker and trailblazer who encourages people, teams and organisations to employ courage as a habit, and advises on meaningful inclusion.  Featured on CNN, BBC Sport, ABC News and in The Guardian, Martin is Founder and CEO of the not-for- profit World Gay Boxing Championships. The...

Are you struggling to get noticed for the great work you do?  In this episode of Your Career Podcast, you will learn how to ATTRACT the opportunities for your career or your business that you deserve! Whether you are a job seeker, looking to progress in your career, or a business owner, your PERSONAL BRAND is essential for success. One of the best ways to build your brand is by WRITING A BOOK on your area of expertise.  I was joined by Author/Mentor Sigrid De Kaste on a LinkedIn Live...

Alden Mills shares his career journey with Jane Jackson on Your Career Podcast as he is on a mission to help 100 million people Be Unstoppable. He has over 40 years of experience failing and succeeding in areas including sports, the military, business, nonprofits and community action groups. Alden has learned that success is driven by one vital factor – leadership – of oneself and others.  Alden Mills first learned to lead himself. As a weak child with asthma, doctors insisted he limit...