Join me today, as I speak to Zack Fischer, a Project Manager for Flavour Makers as we discuss his incredibly diverse career pursuing professional tennis, working in the music industry, making it in the intense world of Wall Street sales, and finally finding stability in the food industry in Australia.
In our wide-ranging conversation, we discuss:
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In today's episode, Ben invites Alex Connor, the founder of Fearless Training, to share his fascinating journey from dreaming of being a Formula One driver to running a successful personal training business. Tune in for a compelling story filled with insights on pursuing your passion, overcoming obstacles, and the importance of mentorship in one's career journey.
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Today, join me as I talk with Renee Shaw, the Fleet and Allocation Coordinator at Tesla for ANZ.
Renee shares her eclectic career journey, starting from a fruit market job at age 12, working at Vodafone, and a significant shift into real estate before landing at Tesla. We discuss the complex realities of striving for success, including the promotion process and her personal struggle with burnout. We reflected on the role of ego and work ethic in her career offering valuable insights into navigating career changes, recognizing burnout, and understanding the dynamics of professional growth.
This is part two of a two part podcast.
What we discussed:
Renee's Early Years: Renee discusses her journey from starting work at a fruit market at age 12, to enrolling in university after taking a gap year, and eventually securing a well-paying job at Vodafone.
Education and Career Shift: Renee shares her experience studying law & psychology in the pursuit of forensic psychology and her realization of its competitive nature and limited job prospects. We discussed her transition into real estate and property management, and digital marketing leading her to her current job at Tesla.
Job Success and Promotion: The cost of success and the challenges of climbing the corporate ladder.
Dealing with Burnout: Renee delves into her personal experience with burnout, how difficult it can be to recognise, and the struggle of feeling unfulfilled in a job.
Joining Tesla: Renee shares the story of how she applied to Tesla despite not meeting all the criteria and her journey from Operations Manager to her current role.
Reflecting on Work Ethic and Ego: Renee closes the episode by reflecting on her work ethic and how her ego has played a part in some of her career decisions. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and managing these aspects for career advancement and personal fulfillment.
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Today, join me as I talk with Renee Shaw, the Fleet and Allocation Coordinator at Tesla for ANZ.
Renee shares her eclectic career journey, starting from a fruit market job at age 12, working at Vodafone, and a significant shift into real estate before landing at Tesla. We discuss the complex realities of striving for success, including the promotion process and her personal struggle with burnout. We reflected on the role of ego and work ethic in her career offering valuable insights into navigating career changes, recognizing burnout, and understanding the dynamics of professional growth.
This is part one of a two part podcast.
What we discussed:
Renee's Early Years: Renee discusses her journey from starting work at a fruit market at age 12, to enrolling in university after taking a gap year, and eventually securing a well-paying job at Vodafone.
Education and Career Shift: Renee shares her experience studying law & psychology in the pursuit of forensic psychology and her realization of its competitive nature and limited job prospects. We discussed her transition into real estate and property management, and digital marketing leading her to her current job at Tesla.
Job Success and Promotion: The cost of success and the challenges of climbing the corporate ladder.
Dealing with Burnout: Renee delves into her personal experience with burnout, how difficult it can be to recognise, and the struggle of feeling unfulfilled in a job.
Joining Tesla: Renee shares the story of how she applied to Tesla despite not meeting all the criteria and her journey from Operations Manager to her current role.
Reflecting on Work Ethic and Ego: Renee closes the episode by reflecting on her work ethic and how her ego has played a part in some of her career decisions. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and managing these aspects for career advancement and personal fulfillment.
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Today, join me as I speak to Clayton, a self-taught web designer and certified Shopify Expert who shares how he started his business, the lessons he learned, and his advice for others looking to get into web design. He emphasizes the importance of working on oneself, backing oneself, and being true to oneself. Clayton also shares some tips on how to deal with clients and how to compete in the arena of web design.
We discussed:
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Today, join me as I speak to my friend Charles Sheng, an Accountant turned Videographer as he discusses his unique journey.
We explored numerous subjects from:
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Today, join me as I speak to my friend Ash Jackson, a professional photographer, previous musician, and entrepreneur.
We spoke about:
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Today, join me as I speak to my good friend & flatmate, Primary School Teacher Rory Hitchcock (or Baz).
We discussed:
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Today, join Ben as he talks with Life Coaches Mia Cherry & Charlie Owen, where they reveal the ins and outs of life coaching. Discover what sparked their passion for coaching, their strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, and the distinction between therapy and coaching. We also discuss the potential pitfalls of unregulated coaching and the importance of industry oversight. Gain valuable insights on launching a career in life coaching, attracting an audience, and tailoring advice to specific clients. Finally, listen to Mia and Charlie share their experience of balancing work and personal life while working from home, emphasizing the power of communication. A must-listen for aspiring coaches and personal growth enthusiasts!
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Today, join Ben as he chats with Layla Everstets, Hismile's Business Manager and People & Culture expert. We discuss overcoming insecurities, developing career-shaping skills, Layla's approach to coaching and teaching talent, her fast-tracked career growth, trusting your gut, leading a team in your early twenties, and finding purpose and passion through life's challenges. Join us for an insightful conversation!
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Today, join Ben as he talks to Jayden Carroll, a former rugby player turned marketing professional, to discuss the challenges and rewards of elite sports and career development. Listen in as Jayden shares his experiences breaking into the world of rugby, handling rejection, and overcoming self-doubt. He also highlights the value of acquiring sales skills early on, developing resilience and a strong work ethic, and offers insights on how to effectively negotiate for a pay raise. Don't miss this inspirational conversation.
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Today, join Ben as he talks to Maddie Turney who discusses her career journey, starting with her pursuit of creative interests in art, graphic design, and fashion before eventually finding success in the business world. She shares how she kickstarted her career at Grace Loves Lace and her motivation to move to an agency to gain more experience. Maddie also talks about starting her own business and embracing the digital nomad lifestyle. She shares how she has dealt with perfectionism and how her love for organization and planning led her to start an event company.
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Today, join Ben as he chats with Callum Wastell, a skilled Digital Marketer who's worked for heavy hitter names such as LKI (LSKD), AIM'N & Kollosche. Callum shares how he transitioned into a Marketing agency to expand his skillset, discusses working through the COVID-19 pandemic and managing agency life, and provides tips on how to ace interviews and avoid common mistakes. We also explore Callum's experience facilitating team growth and the challenges of leadership. If you're a Marketer or want to get started in the industry, this ones for you.
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Today, join Ben as he chats with Krystal Parsons. A personal trainer who runs her own business Athena Physiques as she shares her varied career, starting with aspirations to be a police officer, and working in industries such as telecommunications, tobacco, banking, and finally, health & fitness. Krystal shares her career 180 when she experienced a stroke at the age of 23 and what lead her to a path as an entrepreneur speaking on everything from building relationships with clients, the stigma around personal trainers, imposter syndrome, chasing a lifestyle, and working multiple jobs.
Podcast we spoke about:
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Today, join Ben as he chats with Jake Lawson, as he shares his unique career journey, from starting out with aspirations to become a physio, to building and managing multiple successful businesses and finally working as a Senior Growth Manager & Creative Director. Jake discusses the four stages of learning, the challenges of managing a team, and the importance of pursuing your interests and passions to achieve success in your career. Whether you're just starting out or looking to make a career change, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration for anyone looking at how to just jump in and get to work.
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Today, join Ben catching up with one of his childhood friends, actor Peter Thurnwald as they take a walk down memory lane, sharing his journey from childhood dreams to his current career. We reminisce about Peter's early choices and discuss how his career path has shifted change from science and sports to acting. Peter discusses the role his upbringing played in his career and how he dealt with the difficulty of choosing a path outside the norm. This episode gives insight into the influence of nurture over nature and the many paths life can take.
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