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The Why You Podcast | A Career Podcast
Fi and Laura
45 episodes
1 week ago
The Why You Podcast is a safe space to jam about all things careers. Your hosts Laura and Fi, are passionate 'people people' and will break down topics to provide practical tips to navigate your career. Topics include how to answer the question 'Why should we hire you?' (the namesake of the podcast), working with difficult personalities, burnout, networking, imposter syndrome, interviewing - and so much more! New episodes will be released fortnightly, ready for your commute / walk / sit / run - we don't judge.
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The Why You Podcast is a safe space to jam about all things careers. Your hosts Laura and Fi, are passionate 'people people' and will break down topics to provide practical tips to navigate your career. Topics include how to answer the question 'Why should we hire you?' (the namesake of the podcast), working with difficult personalities, burnout, networking, imposter syndrome, interviewing - and so much more! New episodes will be released fortnightly, ready for your commute / walk / sit / run - we don't judge.
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The Why You Podcast | A Career Podcast
Podcast update: We're taking a break!

In this short bonus episode, Laura and Fi share news about their upcoming podcast break and Laura talks about her break from work.


Thank you so much to all of our wonderful listeners who have supported and cheered us on through our first eight seasons. We appreciate YOU!


Follow for more news and you'll get notified when we're back with more fresh content for you!



Credits:

  • Cover Art by Laura Manescu
  • Music by Purple Planet
  • Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com



This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.

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8 months ago
4 minutes 54 seconds

The Why You Podcast | A Career Podcast
S8 E5 DEIB - The future of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Series eight is all about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in the workplace.


In this episode, Fi & Laura get into the topic of the future of DEIB and what's next.



Specifically:

  1. Intersectionality
  2. Mental health and mental load
  3. Embracing DEIB with generative AI and technology
  4. Improving accessibility



Credits:

  • Cover Art by Laura Manescu
  • Music by Purple Planet
  • Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com



This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.

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9 months ago
28 minutes 40 seconds

The Why You Podcast | A Career Podcast
S8 E4 DEIB - E4 How we can all be great allies and help build inclusive workplaces

Series eight is all about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in the workplace.


In this episode, Fi & Laura get into the topic of allyship and how everyone can work towards building more inclusive workplaces.



Specifically:

  1. What is Allyship and what are Active Bystanders?
  2. What Performative Allyship looks like
  3. What we can do to be great allies and help build more inclusive workplaces



Credits:

  • Cover Art by Laura Manescu
  • Music by Purple Planet
  • Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com


This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.

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9 months ago
20 minutes 39 seconds

The Why You Podcast | A Career Podcast
S8 E3 DEIB - Understanding bias and privilege and what we can do about it

Series eight is all about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in the workplace.


In this episode, Fi & Laura get into the topic of identifying unconscious bias and reflecting on our own privilege.


Specifically:

  1. What is bias and what is privilege?
  2. How bias and privilege impact underrepresented groups
  3. Types of unconscious bias in the workplace and what they look / sound like
  4. What we can do to reduce the impacts of unconscious bias and build more inclusive workplaces



Credits:

  • Cover Art by Laura Manescu
  • Music by Purple Planet
  • Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com


This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.

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10 months ago
20 minutes 25 seconds

The Why You Podcast | A Career Podcast
S8 E2 DEIB - How to find inclusive workplaces and managers

Series eight is all about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in the workplace.


In this episode, Fi & Laura get into the topic of identifying inclusive workplaces and managers.


Specifically:

  1. Identifying inclusive workplaces through representation in leadership, marketing, benefits and policies
  2. Understanding culture through company review sites
  3. Challenges with awards and certifications
  4. Questions to ask during interviews about DEIB
  5. Seeking out mentors and allyship at work
  6. What to do when your manager makes you feel psychologically unsafe



Credits:

  • Cover Art by Laura Manescu
  • Music by Purple Planet
  • Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com


This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.

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10 months ago
20 minutes 48 seconds

The Why You Podcast | A Career Podcast
S8 E1 What is Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)?

Series eight is all about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the workplace.


In this episode, Fi & Laura get into the topic of defining Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.


Specifically:

  1. What is Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)?
  2. Intersectionality and underrepresented groups
  3. Neurodiversity in the workplace
  4. Mental health and creating safer workplaces
  5. Promoting equity in the performance process
  6. Addressing the gender pay gap



Resources:

  • Illustrating equity: https://www.ucdenver.edu/offices/equity/education-training/self-guided-learning/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-101



Credits:

  • Cover Art by Laura Manescu
  • Music by Purple Planet
  • Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com

This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.

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11 months ago
18 minutes 23 seconds

The Why You Podcast | A Career Podcast
S7 E5 Personal Brand - Using LinkedIn to post, network and build your brand

Series seven is all about rethinking your personal brand.


In this episode, Fi & Laura get into the topic of using LinkedIn to build your network and your brand.



Specifically:

  1. Connecting on LinkedIn and connection messages
  2. Posting to build your brand on LinkedIn
  3. Job hunting on LinkedIn
  4. Following thought leaders in your industry



Credits:

  • Cover Art by Laura Manescu
  • Music by Purple Planet
  • Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com



This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.

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11 months ago
18 minutes 5 seconds

The Why You Podcast | A Career Podcast
S7 E4 Personal Brand - Branding your LinkedIn profile

Series seven is all about rethinking your personal brand.


In this episode, Fi & Laura get into the topic of updating your LinkedIn profile for maximum impact.



Specifically:

  1. Photos and banners
  2. Tagline
  3. Settings and content creator mode
  4. Summary / about section
  5. Career experience section



Credits:

  • Cover Art by Laura Manescu
  • Music by Purple Planet
  • Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com
  • This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.
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12 months ago
23 minutes 1 second

The Why You Podcast | A Career Podcast
S7 E3 Personal Brand - Navigating ethical dilemmas and staying true to your brand

Series seven is all about rethinking your personal brand.


In this episode, Fi & Laura get into the topic of navigating ethical dilemmas and staying true to your brand.


Specifically:

  1. Examples of ethical dilemmas at work
  2. Ethics framework recap
  3. Reddit deep dive! Your career questions answered
  4. Recognising when an environment isn't aligned with your values and brand



Credits:

  • Cover Art by Laura Manescu
  • Music by Purple Planet
  • Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com
  • This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.
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1 year ago
21 minutes 30 seconds

The Why You Podcast | A Career Podcast
S7 E2 Personal Brand - Advocating for yourself without the cringe

Series seven is all about rethinking your personal brand.


In this episode, Fi & Laura get into the topic of advocating for yourself without the cringe.


Specifically:

  1. Situations at work where it's important to advocate for yourself
  2. Acknowledging and facing into the cringe factor
  3. Creating a culture of recognition



Credits:

  • Cover Art by Laura Manescu
  • Music by Purple Planet
  • Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com
  • This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.
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1 year ago
17 minutes 43 seconds

The Why You Podcast | A Career Podcast
S7 E1 Personal Brand - Defining your personal brand

Series seven is all about rethinking your personal brand.


In this episode, Fi & Laura get into the topic of how to define your personal brand.


Specifically:

  1. What is personal brand and why does it matter
  2. Reflection questions to ask yourself
  3. Dress code and showing up as yourself in the workplace
  4. Personal brand in different settings



Credits:

  • Cover Art by Laura Manescu
  • Music by Purple Planet
  • Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com



This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.

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1 year ago
19 minutes 36 seconds

The Why You Podcast | A Career Podcast
S6 E5 Work / Life Balance - Regaining your balance after burning out

Series six is all about work / life balance.


In this episode, Fi & Laura get into the topic of regaining your work / life balance, especially after burning out. Specifically:

  1. Normalising being out of balance
  2. Practical ways to re-energise
  3. Asking for help



Resources:

  • Australian Government contacts and initiatives: https://www.health.gov.au/topics/mental-health-and-suicide-prevention/what-were-doing-about-mental-health
  • Beyond Blue resources: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/resource-library
  • Black Dog Institute resources: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/
  • R U OK? resources: https://www.ruok.org.au/every-day-resources



Credits:

  • Cover Art by Laura Manescu
  • Music by Purple Planet
  • Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com
  • This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.
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1 year ago
20 minutes 1 second

The Why You Podcast | A Career Podcast
S6 E4 Work / Life Balance - Managing your time with technology and productivity tools

Series six is all about work / life balance.


In this episode, Fi & Laura get into the topic of managing your time effectively at work. Specifically:

  1. Prioritisation frameworks
  2. Technology that can save you time
  3. How accessibility tools have the power to help us all



Show content:

  • Read more about Dermot Crowley's work and productivity training at: https://adaptproductivity.com.au/


Credits:

  • Cover Art by Laura Manescu
  • Music by Purple Planet
  • Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com
  • This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.
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1 year ago
21 minutes 15 seconds

The Why You Podcast | A Career Podcast
S6 E3 Work / Life Balance - Setting boundaries at work

Series six is all about work / life balance. In this episode, Fi & Laura get into the topic of setting boundaries at work to maintain work / life balance. Specifically: 1. Examples of boundaries at work 2. Supporting team boundaries and navigating timezones 3. Discussing 2024 Right to Disconnect legislation Show content: Read more about the Right to Disconnect: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/workplace-laws/legislation-changes/closing-loopholes/right-to-disconnect Credits: Cover Art by Laura Manescu Music by Purple Planet Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.

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1 year ago
18 minutes 41 seconds

The Why You Podcast | A Career Podcast
S6 E2 Work / Life Balance - Maintaining balance when working from home
Series six is all about work / life balance. In this episode, Fi & Laura get into the topic of maintaining balance when working remotely. Specifically: 1. Setting up remote work your environment 2. Making the most of the 'third space' 3. Life activities pre, post and during your work day 4. Breaks, meals, exercises and things that help our podcast contributors maintain balance Show content: Thank you to our voice note contributors: Cath, Claire and Aaron. Read more about Dr Adam Fraser's concept 'The Third Space': https://dradamfraser.com/speaking-content/the-third-space Credits: Cover Art by Laura Manescu Music by Purple Planet Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.
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1 year ago
14 minutes 44 seconds

The Why You Podcast | A Career Podcast
S6 E1 Work / Life Balance - Does work / life balance exist?

Series six is all about work / life balance. In this episode, Fi & Laura get into the topic of balancing work and life. Specifically: 1. Does work / life balance exist? 2. What does it feel like to be in or out of balance? 3. Staying balanced in different roles in the workplace e.g. caregiving, parenting Show content: Read more about the Right to Disconnect: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/workplace-laws/legislation-changes/closing-loopholes/right-to-disconnect Read more about Mercer's Global Talent Trends Report including wellbeing trends here: https://www.mercer.com/en-au/insights/people-strategy/future-of-work/global-talent-trends/ Credits: Cover Art by Laura Manescu Music by Purple Planet Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.

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1 year ago
14 minutes 11 seconds

The Why You Podcast | A Career Podcast
Anniversary bonus episode - Reflections on starting a podcast

It's been a year since the launch of The Why You Podcast! In this bonus anniversary episode, Fi & Laura celebrate and reflect on their experiences starting a podcast. Specifically: 1. Celebrating their debut in 22 countries around the world! 2. Reflecting on what they've learned about podcasting and their favourite episodes 3. What's coming up in seasons 6 and 7 Credits: Cover Art by Laura Manescu Music by Purple Planet Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.

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1 year ago
11 minutes 11 seconds

The Why You Podcast | A Career Podcast
S5 E5 Common Interview Questions - Using technology and AI to prepare for interviews

Series five is all about common interview questions to help you prepare for interviews. In this episode, Fi & Laura explore examples of technology and AI you can use to help you prepare for interviews. Specifically: 1. The rise of Generative AI and technology to aid interview preparation 2. Reflections on free tools: 1) Interview Warmup, 2) Interviews by AI, 3) Wizco, 4) ChatGPT and 5) Final Round AI 3. Hallucinations, bias and accessibility Show content: Interview Warmup: https://grow.google/certificates/interview-warmup/ Interviews by AI: https://interviewsby.ai/ Wizco: https://www.wizco.io/ ChatGPT: https://openai.com/chatgpt/ Final Round AI: https://www.finalroundai.com/


Credits: Cover Art by Laura Manescu Music by Purple Planet Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.

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1 year ago
23 minutes 10 seconds

The Why You Podcast | A Career Podcast
S5 E4 Common Interview Questions - What to ask your interviewer

Series five is all about common interview questions to help you prepare for interviews. In this episode, Fi & Laura break down how to answer the question: "Do you have any questions for us?" and how to wrap up an interview. Specifically: 1. The golden rule: always ask something 2. Examples of questions to ask your interviewer 3. Asking follow up questions after the interview Credits: Cover Art by Laura Manescu Music by Purple Planet Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.

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1 year ago
18 minutes 28 seconds

The Why You Podcast | A Career Podcast
S5 E3 Common Interview Questions - "Tell us about a time you navigated difficult stakeholders"

Series five is all about common interview questions to help you prepare for interviews. In this episode, Fi & Laura break down how to answer the question: "Tell us about a time you navigated difficult stakeholders" or "Tell us about a time you brought stakeholders with competing interests together". Specifically: 1. What this question might sound like in an interview 2. What the interviewer is looking for when asking this question 3. Examples of how to respond Credits: Cover Art by Laura Manescu Music by Purple Planet Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.

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1 year ago
17 minutes 46 seconds

The Why You Podcast | A Career Podcast
The Why You Podcast is a safe space to jam about all things careers. Your hosts Laura and Fi, are passionate 'people people' and will break down topics to provide practical tips to navigate your career. Topics include how to answer the question 'Why should we hire you?' (the namesake of the podcast), working with difficult personalities, burnout, networking, imposter syndrome, interviewing - and so much more! New episodes will be released fortnightly, ready for your commute / walk / sit / run - we don't judge.