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Your Career JourneyNavigating Burnout: The Journey from Corporate Overload to ReinventionWhat does burnout actually look like, and how do you move through it?In this episode, Emma sits down with Isabelle Tremblay, a senior Marketer with 25 years of experience in corporate Canada. Discover how a once thriving workplace culture transformed into a hustle driven environment after multiple mergers.Isabelle shares her experience of managing two executive-level roles at the same time with large brand portfolios, navigating a 20+ person team, and balancing the pressures of a difficult divorce and her daughter’s mental health crisis. This led to her breaking point and the diagnosis of situational st...
2026-04-2830 min
The Words of WolvesEpisode 7 - Emma PurshouseThis episode features Emma Purshouse, writer, performer and the first poet laureate for Wolverhampton (2020 - 22). We talked about how she began writing and then performing her work, and her thoughts on the city.This podcast is also on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Follow Emma & see her work:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emma.purshouseWebsite: https://emmapurshouse.co.uk/Poets, Prattlers, and Pandemonialists: https://pandemonialists.co.uk/Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project: http://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolvesConnect on Instagram: https://www.instagram...
2026-04-2111 minYour Career JourneyFrom Overwhelmed to Organised: Reducing the Mental Load & Creating Systems That Actually WorkFeeling overwhelmed, stretched, and constantly thinking about everything you haven’t done yet?You’re not alone, and a lot of it comes down to the invisible mental load we carry every day.In this episode, I’m joined by productivity and organisation expert Lisa Woodruff to talk about how to move from overwhelm to clarity, reduce mental clutter, and build systems that genuinely make life easier.Lisa’s journey is just as inspiring as her work. After starting her career in teaching and spending years as a stay-at-home mum, turning 40 prompted her to reass...
2026-04-1448 minYour Career JourneyHow to Become a Fractional CMO (Career Path, Skills & Lessons) with Laura ZahariouWhat does it really take to grow from a solo marketer into a strategic leader and eventually step out on your own?In this episode, Laura Zahariou shares her career journey from being the only marketer in mid-sized businesses to building a career as a fractional marketing leader.Early in her career, Laura found herself as a solo marketer reporting directly to CEOs and founders, sitting in conversations about revenue, cash flow, margins, and operations. It gave her strong commercial awareness but also required her to be proactive in developing her marketing skills outside her...
2026-03-3143 min
Table TalkCould the Easter weekend give you everything you ever wanted? Let's talk to Graham Albans...Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! What if the original Easter wasn’t just symbolic—or even religious—but something that actually happened? In this episode, we take a fresh look at the first Easter weekend: a public execution, an empty tomb, and a movement that exploded against all odds. Could it be true. Because if it is, it changes more than history.Graham Albans is author of How One Weekend Can Give You Everything You Ever Wanted (eBook) by Graham AlbansFIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee...
2026-03-2344 minYour Career JourneyMarketing Me: Personal Branding, Visibility, and Authenticity with Nina ChristianHow do you position and promote the most important brand you’ll ever work on, yourself?In this episode, I’m joined by Nina Christian to explore the realities of personal branding, visibility, and building a professional reputation that actually feels authentic.After more than 20 years of building an award-winning marketing agency and working closely with both organisations and individuals, Nina has distilled her experience into her Marketing Me framework and book. Designed to help people communicate their value clearly and confidently.We start by unpacking why the term personal branding can feel uncom...
2026-03-1738 min
Matrescence at work | Motherhood and Career Transition#16 Emma on Motherhood and personal growthIn this episode Emma Dolan shares her journey through motherhood, the concept of Matrescence, and practical tips on sleep and behaviour coaching for new mums. Discover how understanding these aspects can ease the motherhood transition and improve family well-being.You can find Emma on instagram @thegentleapproachsleep orWebsite: https://emmadolan.comFollow @MatrescenceatworkPodcast on instagram and FacebookOr find me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/matrescenceatwork/https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahgraham/
2026-03-1032 minYour Career JourneyMigrating to Australia in Your 30s: Career Change, Loneliness & Job Market Truths with Ana AsanovicMoving countries in your 30s is often portrayed as exciting and full of opportunity, but what does the reality actually look like?In this episode, I'm joined by Ana Asanovic to share her journey from Serbia to Australia as a mature age student, to further her education in Communications and take her career in a new directionDriven by her award-winning travel blog, passion for storytelling, and desire to create meaningful impact, Ana explains why she chose Australia over other destinations and what it really takes to start again professionally and personally later in life.
2026-03-0249 minYour Career JourneyBuilding A Life You Love - Not Just A Career - with Briony CullinIn this episode, I sit down with digital marketer and SEO consultant Briony Cullin to explore how trusting her intuition led her through a series of bold career and life changes, and ultimately helped her build a business and lifestyle she genuinely loves.Briony shares her journey from studying and practising law to realising it wasn’t the right fit, a chance trip to Japan that unexpectedly changed the course of her life, and her move to Scotland for love. From navigating a new country and culture to transferring her skills into digital marketing at Yelp, Briony ta...
2026-02-1656 min
The Nicola Graham PodcastFrom Client to Inspiration: Balancing Life, Fitness, and Family with Emma EdwardsOn this week of The Nicola Graham Podcast I am joined by one of my OG clients, Emma Edwards.Emma, a 42-year-old full-time working mum of two, shares her incredible physical, mental, and emotional transformation journey. From battling with yo-yo dieting and struggling with self-motivation, to becoming an advocate for healthy living, Emma's story is bound to inspire.We delve into the initial challenges she faced, the incremental changes that made a significant impact, and how she now balances fitness, family, and work-life. Emma also offers practical tips and hacks that have helped her stay...
2026-02-0554 minYour Career JourneyWhy Sales & Marketing Still Aren’t Aligned (And How to Fix It) with Michelle MichauxToday I'm joined by Michelle Michaux, who shares how her unconventional career journey (from banking operations to marketing) gave her a front row seat to how large complex organisations can bridge the gaps between marketing, sales, and delivery.Michelle brings a refreshingly honest perspective on what marketing should be doing inside organisations, why alignment with sales is still one of the biggest challenges in B2B, and why marketers need to get better at articulating their value at the leadership table.Together, Emma and Michelle explore the realities of working inside complex global organisations like...
2026-02-0245 min
Early Intervention MattersCreating Safe Spaces: Exploring The Evolving Role of Librarians in Schools - With Emma GrahamIn this episode of Early Intervention Matters, Dr. Inyang Takon speaks with Emma Graham, a school librarian, about her journey and the evolving role of librarians in supporting student wellbeing, particularly for neurodiverse children. Emma shares her personal experiences and insights from a survey she conducted, highlighting the importance of creating safe spaces for students and the need for recognition and training for librarians. The conversation emphasizes the critical role librarians play in early intervention and the overall mental health of students in schools.TakeawaysEmma's journey to becoming a librarian...
2026-02-0252 minYour Career JourneyHow To Build an International Marketing Career with Adam LavrentiadisEver wondered what it really takes to build a global marketing career?How do you go from working in a local market to leading marketing for global brands? In this episode, Adam Lavrentiadis shares his journey from Australia to the global stage, breaking down the mindset, skills, and strategic moves required to build a successful international marketing career.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode✔️ How Adam built a global marketing career from Australia✔️ Skills needed to work with international brands✔️ The difference between local vs global marketing strategies✔️ How to position yourself...
2026-01-1948 minYour Career JourneyRethinking Success Through Career and Life Transitions with Caroline PatrickToday, I’m joined by Caroline Patrick for a thoughtful, honest conversation about how our definition of success shifts over time, often in ways we don’t expect.Caroline shares her career story, which starts with dreams of becoming a police officer, moves into marketing, and eventually leads her into senior leadership roles focused on stakeholder engagement. Along the way, life throws some huge curveballs, including surviving the Boxing Day tsunami and later making the decision to take a year off to travel with her family.We talk about the moments that force you to stop...
2026-01-0548 minYour Career JourneyThe Most Important Career Advice I Heard This YearIt’s been an incredible year of conversations on Your Career Journey, and I wanted to wrap things up by taking you through the standout moments, themes, and lessons from every guest who joined me.From navigating redundancy… to changing career paths… to leading with purpose… to building confidence… each episode this year brought something special and genuinely useful for anyone building a career with intention.In this episode, I’m pulling together the biggest takeaways, the ideas that genuinely shifted my perspective, the stories that stayed with me, and the practical advice that can help you cre...
2025-12-1536 minYour Career JourneyUnlocking Your Potential with Goal Setting | Insights from Keith AbrahamIn this episode, I’m joined by Keith Abraham, a globally recognised speaker, author, and one of the most passionate voices on goal setting you’ll ever come across.Keith shares his unconventional path from leaving school early to building a successful career helping leaders and teams achieve clarity, focus, and meaningful momentum.So what really sits behind effective goal setting? ✨ Creating emotional and mental connection to your goals ✨ Getting specific (much more specific than you think!) ✨ Building the right habits and support systems ✨ And choosing a mindset that actually helps you move f...
2025-12-0845 minYour Career Journey✨ Changing Career Direction Without Starting Over. With Kate GreenwoodWhat do you do when the career path you’ve been on since university no longer feels right?In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Greenwood, who shares her incredibly honest journey from a traditional career in family law to a leadership role in legal tech and innovation.Kate talks about the reality of stepping away from a clearly defined path, including the identity shift that comes with saying “I’m not sure this is for me anymore.” She also shares how she repurposed her deep knowledge of family law without starting again from...
2025-11-2451 minYour Career JourneyLeading with Heart: How Emotional Intelligence Transforms Leadership. With Ann PocockWhat does authentic leadership really look like, and how do we bring more of ourselves to the way we lead?In this episode of Your Career Journey, I’m joined by Ann Pocock, founder of Kinetic Effect and former Corporate Marketing Communications Director, who shares her powerful transition from the corporate world to leadership coaching.Ann and I talk about what it means to lead with emotional intelligence and curiosity. And why self-awareness and adaptability are now essential leadership skills, not nice-to-haves.Ann shares her personal experiences with redundancy, the small but mighty “micr...
2025-11-1048 minYour Career JourneyEmbracing Diversity and Leading with Purpose | Career Lessons from Celeste WarrenHow do you really make Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work, not just as a policy, but as something that’s lived and felt in an organisation?In this episode, I sit down with Celeste Warren, a globally recognised HR and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) leader with nearly 40 years of experience at some of the world’s largest corporations.Celeste shares her inspiring career journey, from her early days as a journalist, to becoming a global HR executive, to specialising in DEI leadership. She reflects on the powerful influence of her father and how his experiences shap...
2025-10-2742 min
The Invisible HandWhy Graham Stephan and Andrei Jikh Lost Millions Promoting FTX to Their FansGraham Stephan made $2.8 million promoting FTX to his 4.2 million subscribers. When the crypto exchange collapsed, those followers lost everything while Graham kept his sponsorship cash. In this episode, Emma Reid exposes how personal finance YouTubers put their audience's money at risk for sponsorship deals.
🎯 What You'll Learn:
• Why finance YouTubers earned up to $50,000 per sponsored video from crypto companies during 2021-2022
• How Sam Bankman-Fried's $8 billion fraud scheme fooled even "smart money" YouTubers
• The red flags you can spot before trusting any financial influencer's investment advice
👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners who want to protect their money from influencer schemes and anyone tired of get...
2025-10-2118 minThe Invisible HandWhy Dave Ramsey and Graham Stephan Want You to Hate ThemEver wonder why Dave Ramsey sounds like he's personally offended by your latte habit? Or why Graham Stephan acts like buying avocado toast is financial suicide? Emma Reid reveals the calculated psychology behind their controversial takes.
🎯 What You'll Learn:
• Why angry comments actually make finance gurus more money (the algorithm rewards controversy)
• The real numbers behind finance coaching programs: $2,000-$10,000 per course, with some "elite" packages hitting six figures
• How controversial finance content gets 3x more engagement than helpful advice
• Why 95% of guru time goes to marketing, not actual financial education
👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners who want to spot the difference bet...
2025-10-0121 minYour Career JourneyNavigating Layoffs & Building Career Resilience with Steve JaffeWhat really happens when you’re laid off, and how do you bounce back stronger?In this episode of Your Career Journey, I speak with Steve Jaffe, a marketing leader whose 25+ year career has taken him from advertising to client-side roles to tech startups. Along the way, he’s faced layoffs (or redundancies, depending on where you’re based) four times.👉 The first time left him devastated.👉 By the fourth, he sailed through.So what changed? Steve shares the mindset shifts, coping strategies, and practical tools he developed. And the “framework” that...
2025-09-3042 minYour Career JourneyNonlinear Career Paths: How Breaking Tradition Leads to Greater Success. With Janice Lee-FuAre you stuck on the traditional career ladder? Maybe it’s time to rethink what success really looks like. 🚀 In this episode, I sit down with marketing leader Janice Lee-Fu to unpack the power of nonlinear career paths and discuss why they might just be the fastest route to growth, fulfilment, and long-term resilience.Janice’s journey spans engineering, global FMCG brands, executive leadership, e-commerce, and academia. Along the way, she’s learned how curiosity, agility, and resilience open doors you never expect, and why stepping sideways (or even backwards) can propel you...
2025-09-1646 minYour Career JourneyMastering Leadership Skills: 5 Proven Steps to Fast-Track Your Career with Camille Batiste 🚀🚀 Ready to transform your career and step into impactful leadership? In this episode, I'm joined by Camille Batiste to reveal a proven 5-step framework for Mastering Leadership Skills. A game plan that’s already helped countless professionals fast-track their growth and land leadership roles.Camille’s journey from chemical engineer to senior corporate leader offers powerful insights for anyone navigating career transitions, especially if you’re in the “forgotten middle” of your career. With decades of experience in corporate America, including leadership roles at Honeywell and Archer Daniels Midland, Camille breaks down the essential steps...
2025-09-0246 min
In ThreeTaylor Swift Super Bowl Clues, Leonardo DiCaprio at 50, Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni Legal Drama, Emma Stone’s New Era!Taylor Swift drops fresh Super Bowl clues, Leonardo DiCaprio hits 50, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s drama continues, and Emma Stone is back!Taylor Swift Super Bowl Rumors & Easter Eggs: The hidden clues she’s been dropping, from Kanye West shade to her latest countdown, she’s got us all sat and waiting.Leonardo DiCaprio Turns 50: His “emotional age” reveal, a deep dive into his dating history, yacht lifestyle plus Caleigh’s hilarious new icks unlocked.Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni Legal Drama: The harassment claims against Baldoni, the court updates, and why Blak...
2025-08-2157 minYour Career JourneyAvoiding Death by PowerPoint: Secrets to Captivating Any Audience with Kris FleggIf you’re tired of boring slides and disengaged listeners, it’s time to win the war for attention and avoid death by PowerPoint. In this powerful episode of Your Career Journey, career coach Emma Graham sits down with Kris Flegg, founder of The Presentation Design Co and author of The Presentation Playbook, to share proven strategies for winning the war for attention in any room.In this conversation, she uncovers Kris’s Power Principles, a proven framework for Avoiding Death by PowerPoint by designing presentations with purpose, understanding your audience, and delivering with confidence.
2025-08-1944 min
The HMO PodcastFrom 3-Bed Terraces to £3M Projects: Inside a £12k PCM Deal with Emma EstillEmma Estill and her husband Dan from Stylish Living started their property journey in 2019 with simple three-bed terraces. Just a few years later, they’re developing £3 million sites, running their own build team, and managing multiple businesses in property.In this episode, Emma shares how they scaled through challenges, stayed family-focused, and built success by taking on tough projects. We’ll also discuss their standout deal — a derelict nightclub with planning and access issues that most investors avoided. They transformed it into a property generating over £12,000 net per month.Tune in to hear Emma’s journey, t...
2025-08-0649 minYour Career Journey🔥 Career Success Tips You Were Never Taught | Climb to the Top with Matthias Mahr!Want to get promoted, build stronger work relationships, and take control of your career path? In this episode of Your Career Journey Podcast, I’m joined by Matthias Mahr, author of How to Be Moderately Successful, for a candid and practical conversation on how to achieve career success, without burning out or pretending to be someone you’re not.We dive into:✅ Matthias’ career journey from Austria to London✅ His transition from strategy consulting to commercial leadership roles at eBay, Eurostar, and Trainline✅ Why building meaningful workplace relationships is key to long term success
2025-08-0549 minYour Career JourneyBeyond Busyness – Choosing Meaning Over Mayhem with Peggy Sullivan 💡Are you constantly busy but still feeling unfulfilled? In this episode, we dive into the powerful and life-changing concept of choosing meaning over mayhem with author and speaker Peggy Sullivan.Peggy shares how breaking her addiction to busyness became her life’s mission after a stress-induced heart attack and a painful divorce. This honest and inspiring conversation exposes the dark side of busyness and the toll it takes on our health, relationships, and happiness.With her unique “performance by design” framework, Peggy guides us on how to eliminate low-value tasks, adopt daily happiness rituals, and reclai...
2025-07-2236 min
Two Big Egos in a Small CarEpisode 232: Interview Special with Emma Swan talking about her debut children's Cruiseship Kid plus Rotherham Children's Capital of Culture; Chris Simpson and Magna CartaSend us Fan MailRotherham born, West End actress, Emma Swan is our guest, talking about her debut middle grade children's novel, Cruiseship Kid: Thief at Sea. Emma recently launched her novel at Rotherham Children's Capital of Culture - the year long celebration of culture by, with and for children. Charles and Graham follow up on last week's Gang of Four and Adam Curtis' Shifty as Graham discovers a link. The duo continue to look forward to EIFF and Graham's tribute to Chris Simpson and Magna Carta.Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a...
2025-07-1235 minYour Career JourneyFrom Psychology Dreams to Marketing Leader: Emily's Bold Career PivotDive into this inspiring episode where we explore a unique career in marketing and customer insights with Emily Paladino! Whether you're just starting out or looking to pivot your path, Emily's journey offers powerful lessons on how curiosity, data, and strategy fuel success.From aspiring clinical psychologist to CMO and Group Head of Customer Insights, Emily reveals how a love of research led to a dynamic career in marketing and customer insights. Learn how her background in market research, branding, and customer experience shaped her leadership in some of Australia’s top retail brands.
2025-07-0847 minYour Career JourneyHappiness at Work: Declan Edwards on Emotional Intelligence & Growth 🌱Can you actually learn happiness like a skill? In this inspiring episode, Emma is joined by Declan Edwards, founder of BU Happiness College and host of the 'How to Be Happy' podcast. Who reveals the science behind happiness and how emotional intelligence and positive psychology can transform your workplace well-being and personal growth.Join Emma as she uncovers how happiness skills, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness drive both success and happiness in life and at work. Declan shares how BU Happiness College helps individuals and organisations prioritise gratitude, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence to build stronger, healthier work environments.
2025-06-2446 minYour Career JourneyWork That’s Worth It 💼 Purpose Driven Career Paths with Georgi EnthovenAre you chasing success but craving purpose? In this powerful conversation with Georgi Enthoven, author of Work That’s Worth It, we unpack exactly how to find fulfilling work, pursue purpose driven career paths, and balance ambition with impact.After living and working in a number of emerging markets and having her own struggle to balance contribution and compensation, Georgi shares her real life aha moment when the idea for the book came to her. Georgi talks through the transformative framework she lays out in Work That’s Worth It. This is a roadmap for anyon...
2025-06-1042 minYour Career JourneyWhy Your Marketing Is Failing & How to Fix It Fast with Damian Lucas 🚨Today, I’m joined by Damian Lucas, a fractional CMO through Lucas Growth Advisory.Damian shares his journey from being a creative student passionate about graphic design to becoming a strategic marketer obsessed with consumer behaviour and working with some of Australia’s best-known Retail brands.In this episode, we dive into the evolution of the Australian retail landscape and why e-commerce was surprisingly slow to gain traction.Damian also shares valuable lessons from his career, including how he utilised this knowledge when his Marketing stopped working in one particular role. How did he d...
2025-05-2748 min
Australian Women ArtistsEmma CoulterAustralian Women ArtistsThe podcastEp. 16 Emma CoulterEmma is a leading figure in contemporary Australian art, renowned for her bold explorations of colour, space, and perception. Her practice spans painting, sculpture, site-specific installation, and large-scale public art, consistently pushing the boundaries of how art interacts with its environment and audience. You may have seen her work that wraps around the Metro Tunnel’s building façade in central Melbourne spanning more than 100 metres. In fact, she has completed over 30 site-specific installations, including more than 10 major public art commissions. One...
2025-05-2034 minYour Career Journey🔥 Career Reinvention & Finding True Purpose After 20 Years in Retail. With Scott BakerIn this episode, I chat with Scott Baker, Founder of Toast Financial.After spending 20 years building a successful career in retail and e-commerce at The Cotton On Group, Scott found himself at a crossroads. He knew he wanted more. More purpose, more alignment with his passions, and more impact from the work he was doing. But he wasn’t sure what direction that should take.So, what does it actually look like to reinvent your career after two decades in one industry? We unpack the steps Scott took to figure out his next move, from id...
2025-05-1348 minYour Career Journey🎯 Turning Global Experience Into Career Success | Returning Home with Margot AndersenAre you wondering how to turn your global career experience into a powerful advantage after returning home? You're not alone — and this episode will show you exactly how to navigate this life and career transition with confidence.In this episode, I sit down with Margot Andersen, leadership strategist, founder of TalentInsight Australia, and InSync Network Group. Margot shares her extraordinary career path from rural Queensland to London’s bustling business scene — and the emotional, professional, and strategic challenges she faced coming home to Australia.We dive deep into: ✨ How to leverage your internati...
2025-04-2944 minYour Career JourneyFrom Marketer to CEO: Vanessa Lyons' Powerful Career Journey & Lessons in LeadershipIn this episode of Your Career Journey, Emma Graham chats with Vanessa Lyons, CEO of ThinkNewsBrands. We talk about the bold, intentional steps that took her from marketing to the C-suite, and the mindset shifts and personal battles (like cancer) that helped her redefine success along the way.🎯 Whether you're a marketer ready to grow, a creative feeling stuck, or a corporate leader exploring your next move, this conversation offers deep, real-world career insights you won’t find anywhere else.💡 Expect to Learn:🔹 How to shift from Marketing into Executive and CEO roles🔹 Why...
2025-04-1544 minYour Career JourneyHow Saying Yes Changed Everything | Amy Barry’s Retail Marketing Success StoryWhat happens when you take a chance on a short-term contract? For Amy Barry, that bold “yes” became a decade long journey through top retail brands like The Good Guys and Anaconda. In this energising episode of Your Career Journey, Emma sits down with Amy to explore how strategic risks, leadership evolution, and the DISC behavioural model shaped her career success.💡 This conversation is packed with relatable stories and career advice for marketers, creatives, and professionals navigating change.🎯 Expect to Learn:✨ How to build a thriving career in retail marketing✨ Why sayin...
2025-04-0149 minYour Career JourneyFrom Journalism to Digital Strategy: Andrea Andric’s Career Pivot & Social Media InsightsIn this episode of Your Career Journey, Emma speaks with Andrea Andric, a Melbourne-based freelance strategist, as she shares her inspiring pivot from traditional media into the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ How internships and “happy accidents” shape career direction✨ The pros and cons of niching down vs. broad experience✨ What “authenticity” actually means in social media today✨ How to transition across industries: agency → arts → tech → freelance✨ AI and content creation: What works, what doesn’t, and what’s next✨ The hidden power of strate...
2025-03-1746 min