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Max's Island"I like to create space actually... where I can kind of feel into what it is that's next"We all aim to set ourselves “Everest Events” … those personal quests that when completed, provide internal fulfilment and a sense of achievement. The impact we create for ourselves can be huge … or, it just may be the start of a series of smaller achievements that build momentum and meaning in our lives. But, they don’t need to be as grand as scaling the world’s largest mountain or crossing the largest oceans.Lois Keay-Smith used the motivation of completing the Cape to Cape trek in the South West of WA, and then striking it from her ‘bu...
2025-03-2600 min
My Warm Table ... with SoniaSeason 3 Wrap Up ... Grazie from Sonia NolanGrazie ... thank you for your company around the warm table during another season of wonderful Western Australian guests making our communities better. We recap the Season 3 conversations we enjoyed around La Tavola Calda.Kicking Cancer with Lisa HollandConnection with Dan MinchinIlluminating Lives with Lightbulb Skills...Embracing Independence and Hope with Desley Delic and Megan HancockStorytelling Resilience with Andrea GibbsFleeing Ukraine and Rebuilding a Life with Olga HurinaEating Disorders and Mental Health with Nicola CooperWeaving Identitites ... Multiculturalism in WA with Karla BenitezBreathing Life Back into Our Lands with Anthony JamesHarnessing Community and Healing Touch with Tamala BosveldThriving i...
2024-11-2504 min
My Warm Table ... with SoniaThriving in Your Second Spring with Lois Keay-SmithUnlock the secrets to navigating your "second spring" with career counsellor and reinvention coach Lois Keay-Smith. Lois joins us to share modern job search strategies and the importance of staying active and connected. This episode is packed with actionable insights that will empower you to embrace your next chapter with strength and purpose. Lois shares invaluable insights on recognizing and managing perimenopause and menopause symptoms, and how these often-overlooked changes can impact your career and personal life. We'll also dive into the revolutionary ideas presented in "The 100-Year Life" by Linda Gratton and Andrew Scott, ch...
2024-10-1456 min
My Warm Table ... with SoniaCareers after 50 or after serious illness with career counsellor Lois Keay-SmithLife/Work balance and changing careers after 50 requires a growth mindset. It can be scary but Career Counsellor Lois Keay-Smith reassures us that our skills and experiences can lead to more fulfilling careers and greater joy in life. We also explore careers after cancer or serious illness through her Churchill Fellowship research project. If you're thinking of a new start in your later years - then this is the episode for you!You’ll hear:What is a career counsellor? (2:00)Tricky transitions (3:10)Career transitions for elite sportspeople (5:10)Inward journey to find a new c...
2022-08-0156 min
Soft Skills for Leaders with Lisa EvansCareer Transitions with Lois Keay-SmithIn this episode of the Business Chat podcast, I speak with Lois Keay-Smith, a career counsellor who helps people figure out what they want in their career path and how they can get there. Individuals who feel stuck often fear changing careers because society dictates that stability is possible by staying in one profession. However, it’s never too late to transition and enjoy what you’ve always wanted to do. If you’re at a career crossroads and don’t know which path to take, listen to the episode for valuable tips and advice. Time...
2022-07-2635 min
My Livelihood PodcastEpisode 13 - My Livelihood with Mike WarrenOn this episode of My Livelihood we chat with Mike Warren from Ditch the Dad Bod about his health and wellbeing program for men over 40 who want to get in shape and get their health back on track.
"Ditch the Dad Bod" is all about creating a safe motivating environment for mature men to Ditch their Dad Bods through a focus on food, movement, sleep & mindset supported by education and accountability.
Ed also talks with Mike about his new Tough Love Intensive program that Ed has been on for 6 weeks along with 4 other guys looking...
2020-12-211h 01My Livelihood PodcastEpisode 12 - My Livelihood with Paula SmithOn this episode of the My Livelihood Podcast, we talk with our guest Paula Smith.
Paula Smith is regularly described as a dynamo. She has been in business since her teens and has built businesses from the ground up, franchised, bought a hotel (when out on a short trip in the Perth hills!) and mentored many people growing and developing their businesses.
An expert in Presentation Intelligence (R) and Leadership Communication, Paula is sought after for assistance in creating and delivering presentations with impact. She has been an advisor to business owners and executives for mo...
2020-08-2049 minMy Livelihood PodcastEpisode 11 - My Livelihood with Gihan PereraOn this episode of the My Livelihood Podcast, we talk with Gihan Perera.
Gihan is a futurist, conference speaker, author and consultant who gives you a glimpse into what’s ahead – and shows you how to become fit for the future, in your professional and personal life. Since 1997, he has worked with business leaders, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and other change agents – helping them with their strategy for thriving in a fast-changing world.
He has clients throughout Australia, as well as in New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Singapore, the USA and Canada. He is the author...
2020-08-111h 11My Livelihood PodcastEpisode 10 - My Livelihood with Chris SmojeIn this episode we’re chatting with Chris Smoje who is a specialist in customer service and customer experience. Chris works with businesses through his consultancy, ChrisSmoje.com, in a training and consulting capacity helping them improve their customer service and customer experiences.
This is a fantastic episode to listen to for any business owner looking to improve the quality of the interactions their team have with customers.
Chris can be contacted here - www.ChrisSmoje.com
2020-07-3058 minMy Livelihood PodcastEpisode 9 - My Livelihood with John BlakeIn this episode of the My Livelihood Podcast, we speak to John Blake, a sales consultant, coach and mentor about sales!
Most business owners have an aversion to selling and the general public usually thinks sleazy car salesman or pushy cold caller when you mention sales to them….but when sales and selling is done properly it shouldn’t be like that at all.
This is a great episode to listen to anyone in sales and marketing, management or running a business.
John can be contacted here - www.JohnBlake.com.au
2020-06-251h 01My Livelihood PodcastEpisode 8 - My Livelihood with Juli Bellinge from The Brand FoundryJuli Bellinge is the Founder of The Brand Foundry, a Graphic Design & Brand Agency based in Perth.
Juli moved to Australia from Canada 11 years ago where she worked for a number of renowned French-Canadian advertising agencies in Montreal, she then gained further experience in communications and marketing across both Canada and Australia before taking the leap and starting The Brand Foundry.
Working for and alongside some of the biggest and most influential companies in both Canada and Australia, Juli’s roles spanned from brand management and graphic design to advertising and marketing.
Some of...
2020-06-1644 minMy Livelihood PodcastEpisode 7 - My Livelihood with Emma McCarthy from Table Culture.Emma McCarthy is co-owner of Table Culture a retail store and ecommerce store that brings you the best brands and highest quality products across tableware, glassware, wine/bar, kitchenware and gift-ware.
A country girl, Emma has made her way in the competitive high-end retail marketplace by understanding her customers and delivering exceptional service, while adapting to changing circumstances.
Emma reveals her motivations and passion for retail (through the highs and lows of retail, and a global pandemic thrown into the mix!) delighting her customers and playing to her strengths of having a "good eye" and c...
2020-06-0944 minMy Livelihood PodcastEpisode 6 - My Livelihood with Simon Chen from Eight Black CarsOur guest on Episode 6 of the My Livelihood Podcast is Simon Chen, Director of Eight Black Cars in Colorado USA.
Simon is an Australian who has lived in Colorado for the past six years. Prior to moving to the US, Simon and his family were based in Singapore.
He has spent the past 15-years consulting with technology companies across Asia Pacific and the US and has held several senior management positions for large multinationals including British Telecom Asia Pacific.
I first met Simon in 2004 when he put on the X10 Seminar, a 3 day...
2020-06-031h 02My Livelihood PodcastEpisode 5 - My Livelihood with Matt HernEpisode 5 is about making the most of your money - from a mindset, budgeting and expansive perspective.
Matt is a personal trainer for your financial fitness and describes his career journey, personal philosophies and how he helps his clients - even those with a variable income which can make budgeting seem a lot harder. Lots of great tips in this episode! A bit about Matt:
Matt Hern is passionate about helping people afford what brings them joy.
For 15 years, Matt advised people on the right financial decisions to achieve their goals, working as a C...
2020-05-2546 minMy Livelihood PodcastEpisode 4 - My Livelihood with Maria DoyleTake your Training Online, with Maria Doyle -
If you love teaching, educating, mentoring, running workshops and seminars, you may be wondering how you can leverage digital to do more of this work online. Maria Doyle is an expert in this space - having been a teacher in numerous countries, a curriculum consultant and now helping small businesses to government departments here and overseas do just that. Hear about her exciting adventures, philanthropic projects - and how she helps people get the great ideas in their heads onto a learning platform.
2020-04-2042 minMy Livelihood PodcastEpisode 3 - My Livelihood with Steve WellsKeeping Calm in a crisis, with Steve Wells -
When your livelihood is threatened by things outside your control, it can be very stressful. Having an irregular income can be tricky at the best of times - how do you keep yourself calm, lower your anxiety and manage to keep on doing good work? Ed and Lois chat to special guest and psychologist Steve Wells about his life-changing work in this area, using energy techniques.
2020-04-2040 minMy Livelihood PodcastEpisode 2 - My Livelihood - Portfolio Power with Ed & Lois Keay-SmithPortfolio Power -
Ed and Lois discuss the portfolio career and how diversification can really be your friend during tough times. Hear the origins of the side hustle / portfolio approach and some ways that you could make this work, including digital diversification.
2020-04-2030 minMy Livelihood PodcastEpisode 1 - My Livelihood with Ed & Lois Keay-SmithIntroduction to My Livelihood -
Ed and Lois Keay-Smith discuss some of the aspects of making a living from your profession and portfolio in changing times and the guests and help they wish to bring your way through the series of podcasts.
2020-04-2011 min
Your Career Down UnderMaking stronger career choices in times of changeFor this episode, we're joined by Lois Keay-Smith - an experienced career practitioner. Lois provides a deeper understanding of career choices during unstable times. She also talks about career transition.
2020-04-1148 min
Analog Jones and the Temple of Film: VHS PodcastTwister (1996) VHS Movie ReviewTwister Quick Facts
Twister is an action/disaster film from Amblin Entertainment. Twister was released on May 17, 1996. Twister had a budget of $92 million and grossed almost $500 million in worldwide sales.
Director: Jan de Bont (Speed)
Writers: Michael Crichton (Jurassic Park) and Anne-Marie Martin, Joss Whedon (Avengers), Steve Zaillian (Schindler's List), and Jeff Nathanson (Rush Hour 2 and Rush Hour 3) were brought in for rewrites.
Producers: Ian Bryce (Speed), Michael Crichton, and Kathleen Kennedy (E.T.)
Twister Cast:
Bill Paxton as Bill "The Extreme" Harding
Helen Hunt as Dr. Jo Harding
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2019-01-081h 14
Bryn Edwards at The WA Real#17 Lois Keay-Smith – Career CoachLois Keay-Smith, Career Coach and Managing Director of Career Wisdom, shares what is a career coach, how she became a career coach before there the role really existed and how to navigate your career while remaining true to yourself and your values. Lois talks about her own career transition and how to draw on the many skills accumulated in the past that can shape your future.
2017-11-261h 16