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Work in ProgressHow to work with change (and help others do the same)Change is inevitable—but why does it feel so hard to embrace?In this episode of Work in Progress, we sit down with Dr. Ben Hamer, a leading expert in the future of work, to break down why we resist change and, more importantly, how to work with it instead of against it.From navigating uncertainty to getting others on board without dragging them along, Dr. Ben shares practical strategies for making change feel less like something to survive and more like an opportunity to grow.Whether you’re leading a team through a transition, trying to shake up outd...
2025-04-0723 min
Work in ProgressHow to get better results (by thinking differently)Great results don’t come from doing the same old thing—they come from thinking differently. In this episode of Work in Progress, we’re joined by Wade Kingsley, founder of The Ideas Business and champion of creative potential, to explore how fresh thinking leads to real innovation. Wade shares his insights on breaking free from the “that’s how we’ve always done it” mindset, harnessing the power of Dreamers, Doers, and Doubters, and taking small, meaningful steps toward big results.Listen in to discover some practical ways you can challenge the status quo, fostering collaboration, and unlocking...
2025-03-1927 min
Work in ProgressHow to lead with empathy (and still get results)Leadership isn’t just about hitting goals—it’s about how you get there. In this episode of Work in Progress, we sit down with Jessica Trumble, founder of We Are Charlotte, to unpack the art of leading with empathy while still getting results. Jess shares practical strategies for balancing compassion with accountability, building trust in high-pressure environments, and navigating tough conversations with authenticity and grace.Listen in for some insights on how to grow as an empathetic leader, even if it doesn’t come naturally, and why leading with heart doesn’t mean letting go of results.
2025-03-1121 min
Work in ProgressHow to recover from setbacks (and come back stronger)Setbacks are a part of life, but how you bounce back can make all the difference. In this episode of Work in Progress, we’re joined by Jane Martino, a leader and entrepreneur with a passion for mentoring and coaching. Jane shares her strategies for turning setbacks into opportunities, building resilience, and helping others find their way forward. Whether you’re navigating challenges in your career or supporting a team through tough times, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you come back stronger.Tune in to hear Jane’s insights on how to shift your m...
2025-03-0322 min
Work in ProgressHow to influence with words (say what matters and make it stick)In a world full of noise, knowing how to communicate with influence is a real superpower. In this episode, Arabella Macpherson shares insights on how to get your message across clearly and effectively, so people not only hear what you’re saying but are inspired to act on it. You’ll learn practical strategies for building trust, conveying confidence, and making sure your ideas land the way you intend. If you want to communicate with impact, this episode is your guide to saying what matters and making it stick.About our Guest - Arabella has over 16 years of e...
2025-02-2446 min
Work in ProgressHow to juggle everything without burning out (tips for balancing work chaos)In the way we work today, juggling it all can feel like a one-way ticket to burnout. In this episode, Dr. Lillian Nejad shares tips and strategies for finding balance in the chaos. From knowing how to prioritise what’s really important to learning when to step back, you’ll discover practical ways to manage your workload without sacrificing your well-being. If you’re ready to handle the hustle without burning out, tune in for some real-life tips that work.About our Guest - Dr. Lilian is a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience across public health...
2025-02-1743 min
Strivin N Survivin PodcastEpisode 13: Back like we’ve never left!Welcome to the Strivin N Survivin Podcast!! We are back!! Join us while we discuss all the sports! We touch on college football, all the drama with Devonte Adam’s and the Raiders, we go over week 5 in the NFL, talk the hottest team in baseball! We also touch on Diddy aka The Diddler! Touch on communication and raising teenagers! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! And check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/StrivinNSurvivinPodcastWe appreciate all the love and support!!
2024-10-1222 min
Strivin N Survivin PodcastEpisode 12: Week 1 RecapWhat it do Strive Crew?Welcome back to The Strivin N Survivin Podcast!! Join us as we discuss co-parenting, the Kendrick Super Bowl drama, we debate Lil Wayne’s best mixtape, and so much more! A friend of the Podcast, Clay, joins us as we talk about all the football from next weeks locks to NFL to College and even some fantasy football!Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! And check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/StrivinNSurvivinPodcastWe appreciate all the love and support!
2024-09-131h 38
Strivin N Survivin PodcastEpisode 11: Is Georgia for real?What it do Strive Crew?Welcome back to The Strivin N Survivin Podcast!! Join us as we discuss the the WNBA rookie of the year debate, NFL regular season, some betting action, Breanna Taylor, Rizz and so much more!Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! And check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/StrivinNSurvivinPodcastWe appreciate all the love and support!!
2024-09-0624 min
Strivin N Survivin PodcastEpisode 10: College Football is BACK!What it do Strive Crew?Welcome back to The Strivin N Survivin Podcast!! Join us as we discuss the first day of school, all the fantasy football, lack of Chance the Rapper album, talk about the special basketball episode coming up, all the college football, and the big disappointment that Madden 25 seems to be! Also handle the TikTok shop debate and some preseason football and so much more!Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! And check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/StrivinNSurvivinPodcastWe appreciate all the love...
2024-08-3022 min
Strivin N Survivin PodcastEpisode 009: :Let Her Cook!What it do Strive Crew?Welcome back to The Strivin N Survivin Podcast!! 360Von is out this week, so we are solo dolo! Join us as we discuss musty people at work, that old guy at the gym, summer break, ladies in hip hop, Caitlin Clark, Tyreek vs Noah Lyles, Caleb Williams, Hard Knocks, The Bears and so much more!Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! And check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/StrivinNSurvivinPodcastWe appreciate all the love and support!!
2024-08-2325 min
Strivin N Survivin PodcastEpisode 008: The Lady Of the PodcastWhat it do Strive Crew?Welcome back to The Strivin N Survivin Podcast!! 360Von is out this week, so we brought the lady of the Podcast, Emily on to share all her thoughts! Join us as we discuss musty people at work, Deadpool, NBA, Draymond, LeBron, the Olympics, and so much more!Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! And check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/StrivinNSurvivinPodcastWe appreciate all the love and support!!
2024-08-1631 min
Your Future in Sales & MarketingEpisode 91: Laura Johnson, Founder of Strivin’ | Women in Leadership and Career ConnectionSend us a textIn this fascinating chat, Mike Dickson sat down with Laura Johnson, the wearer of many hats (and no, we're not talking about actual hats!)With a career that has spanned both Marketing and Recruitment, Laura has achieved a lot, and is now the Founder of Strivin,' an initiative that helps professionals find connections and access content that will fast-forward their career growth. She is also a published author of a book about Women in Leadership, and she still has more to achieve! Impressive as she is humble, this...
2024-08-1536 min
Strivin N Survivin PodcastEpisode 007: Duke The TruthWhat it do Strive Crew??!!We have a special episode for you guys! We have a exclusive interview with the one and only Duke The Truth! We talk about everything from music, cutting hair, his life growing up, and so much more! We also get some exclusive information bout the new albums coming to our sound waves! You ain’t gonna wanna miss this one! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! And check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/StrivinNSurvivinPodcastWe appreciate all the love and support!!
2024-08-0237 min
Strivin N Survivin PodcastEpisode 006: No Apologies What it do Strive Crew?Welcome back to The Strivin N Survivin Podcast! The guys talk about Sports, Cartoon Network, NBA Free Agency Recap, and so much more! Von talk about how he bullied someone at work and how he was out here strong arming folks!!Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! And check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/StrivinNSurvivinPodcastWe appreciate all the love and support!!
2024-07-2629 min
Strivin N Survivin PodcastEpisode 005: NFC PreviewWhat it do Strive Crew??Welcome to a special episode! We sit down with Fez and talk about the upcoming NFL Season in the NFC Preview! We will talk about all 4 NFC divisions and get some predictions for the playoffs and beyond!Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! And check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/StrivinNSurvivinPodcastWe appreciate all the love and support!!
2024-07-1954 min
Strivin N Survivin PodcastEpisode 004: AFC PreviewWhat it do Strive Crew??Welcome to a special episode! We sit down with 360Von and talk about the upcoming NFL Season in the AFC Preview! We will talk about all 4 AFC divisions and get some predictions for the playoffs and beyond! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! And check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/StrivinNSurvivinPodcastWe appreciate all the love and support!!
2024-07-1225 min
Strivin N Survivin PodcastEpisode 003:Why is the Dentist So Scary?What it do Strive Crew?? Welcome to Episode 3! WE made it to our third episode! We talk about everything from the crazy NBA free agency, the Olympics qualifiers, the presidential debate , ketchup use that will make you rethink your life to Von’s thoughts on the dentist and much more! Make sure yall like, share, and subscribe! You can get reach out to us on all social platforms at https://linktr.ee/strivinnsurvivinpodcast . We appreciate all the love!
2024-07-0540 min
Strivin N Survivin PodcastEpisode 002: 360VonWhat it do Strive Crew?? Welcome to Episode 2! We meet 360Von as we talk about everything from Fatherhood to Bronny James, to JJ Reddick, rules of friendships, Von’s thoughts on gym dress code, Strivedays and much more! Make sure yall like, share, and subscribe! You can get reach out to us on all social platforms at https://linktr.ee/strivinnsurvivinpodcast . We appreciate all the love!
2024-06-2833 min
Strivin N Survivin PodcastEpisode 001: Welcome to the PodFirst episode! Thanks for tuning in!This episode we will be talking about work drama, relationships in your 30s, kids, Caitlin Clark and the WNBA, House of the Dragon, and so much more!Check us out on on all socials and wherever you get your podcasts from!Check out all of our socials on https://linktr.ee/strivinnsurvivinpodcastThe views, information, or opinion expressed in this podcast are solely the views and opinions of the individuals involved and by no means represent absolute facts. Opinions expressed by host and guests can...
2024-06-1737 min
Career ConfidenceExclusive Insights: 100 Honest Stories and Direct Advice from Women in Leadership - Laura Johnson, Author & Founder of Strivin"It's tough putting yourself out there, and it's vulnerable, but ultimately, you can't go wrong."
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In this week's episode of the Career Confidence Podcast, Georgie sits down with Laura Johnson, founder of Striving and author o...
2024-06-0945 min
Strivin & ThrivinMoving from TA to P&C - Ep5. Anita ThompsonWhen life chucks over a chance, you grab it (with both hands, ideally). Failure is always an option, yes, but what’s the alternative?
Anything, really. But growing stale in a role, organisation or industry is a distinct possibility
Anita Thompson, Head of Business Operations at legal services firm LOD, is the complete antithesis of that (slightly scary) scenario. She’s jumped at every opportunity, crossed into other industries and markets - and learned a whole lot along the way.
Anita spent 4 years at Deloitte during the heyday of big budgets and grad-grabbing (FUN...
2022-12-1124 min
Strivin & ThrivinMoving from TA to P&C - Ep4. Lianne VinebergSome people cause problems. Others sit back watching those problems get worse. And then there’s Lianne Vineberg.
She’s been solving sticky situations since she began her career in marketing a few years back. Soon enough, she realised recruiting would suit her proactive nature a bit better.
6 years later (and with a plethora of P&C experiences under her belt), Lianne went in-house. And what do you know? Yet more problems to solve! (Let’s just say, expensive, underpar support for teams did not sit well with this go-getter).
This prompted Lianne and he...
2022-12-0246 min
Strivin & ThrivinEmerging trends in the world of emerging talent - Ep6. Samantha NuttallThere’s nothing new about neurodivergence. And the world would indeed be a duller place without the likes (and legacies) of famously-neurodivergent thinkers like Tim Burton, Lewis Carroll and Steve Jobs.
But what’s oh-so-refreshing about today’s landscape is our changing attitude towards those individuals who…simply see things a little differently. Workplaces (and the world in general) are waking up to the wonders of neurodivergence. And, may we say, not a moment too soon.
Samantha Nuttal, founder of The Neurodivergent Coach and a 20 year veteran of graduate recruitment, knows this topic inside out. She live...
2022-11-2731 min
Strivin & ThrivinEmerging trends in the world of emerging talent - Ep5. Elyssa GoodmanElyssa Goodman, Atlassian’s Campus Recruitment Manager, is all about changing it up. Throughout her career, she’s covered most industries: legal, finance, consulting and government - and, of course, tech. And, even though she began her days as a lawyer and policy analyst, she’s spent more than 17 years in early talent.
So as if we weren’t going to pull her in for our latest podcast series, Emerging Trends in the World of Emerging Talent.
As always, we had a good ol’ yarn. Elyssa told us what she’s seeing in new grads, how organisa...
2022-11-2032 min
Strivin & ThrivinEmerging trends in the world of emerging talent - Ep4. Elena HollandYou probably know why you need relationships with universities (a smorgasbord of savvy students, for starters!). And if that’s already a big push in your graduate recruitment strategy, you’ll know all about the benefits.
But many organisations don’t actually know what industry engagement is.
And we get it. Because even if you’re across the whole idea, where do you actually start? So many departments, courses, campuses and students.
That’s why Elena Holland from UNSW is here to help. As part of the Career Accelerator team at UNSW’s Business Sch...
2022-11-1328 min
Strivin & ThrivinEmerging trends in the world of emerging talent - Ep3. Elliott CirkovicLet’s face it: it’s a candidate’s market out there today. So getting high-quality grads over the line takes a bit (just who are we kidding here? A lot) of time, effort and investment.
Enter one of GradAustralia’s Graduate Attraction Consultants, Elliot Cirkovic. He’s been at the organisation since 2020, supporting companies to attract top-notch grads from universities across Australia. Before that, he held roles in both agency and internal recruitment, including 4 years in the graduate space. And, having previously been a State / National soccer referee, he knows how to tell it how it is!
2022-11-0646 min
Strivin & ThrivinEmerging trends in the world of emerging talent - Ep2. Kelly PfefferWhen you spend more than 25 years in the early career space, you learn a lot about grad recruitment, training and development programs. A grad guru, some would say (we do. We say it).
That’s exactly why we teed up a chat with Suncorp’s Kelly Pfeffer for our latest podcast series, Emerging Trends in the World of Emerging Talent.
Kelly is currently doing her second stint at Suncorp (she previously spent 6 years looking after the organisation’s grad program), in an Early Careers Specialist role. Before that, Kelly spent 20 years working in HR generalist and gr...
2022-10-3030 min
Strivin & ThrivinEmerging trends in the world of emerging talent - Ep1. Lou ZoanettiOrganisations are finalising realising graduate recruitment and training programmes are more than simply a way to get top talent through the door.
Who better, then, to talk us through this HR hot spot than Brightworks founder, Lou Zoanetti? Despite calling herself a ‘geriatric millennial’, Lou’s insights are as fresh, interesting and unique as the grads she supports every day.
Lou started her career in PR and marketing at NAB, but was quickly pulled into the bank’s newly-formed grad program. Before long, she was heading up that program and, with some serious experience under her belt...
2022-10-2232 min
Strivin & ThrivinMoving from TA to P&C - Ep3. Rebecca PowellRebecca Powell was made redundant from her TA role early on in the pandemic. But, before you could say ‘toilet paper shortage’, she’d donned a mask and jumped into the people & culture world.
After getting a taste for P&C at Payright, she then moved to IntelligenceBank, where she now heads up People & Culture.
Rebecca agreed to chat with us for our Moving from Talent Acquisition to People & Culture podcast (she’s generous; we’re persistent) and we’re so glad she did.
She gave us all the juice: what it’s like moving fr...
2022-09-2524 min
Strivin & ThrivinMoving from TA to P&C - Ep2. Natalie FirthWhat happens when you graduate with a comms degree, have visions of being an investigative journalist - but aren’t sure what’s next?
You go backpacking across Europe…and start working in recruitment.
That was Natalie Firth’s experience, anyway. Since finding herself in a northern English recruitment agency more than 15 years ago, she’s held various talent acquisition roles, batted her way into Cricket Australia and run her own recruitment agency. These days, she’s Global Head of Talent at Aussie tech company, Envato.
As part of our Moving from Talent Acquisition t...
2022-09-1820 min
Strivin & ThrivinMoving from TA to P&C - Ep1. Emer McCannHow do you transition into P&C? Can anyone do it? Is liking people enough?
We wondered, too. Then we stopped wondering and rounded up 6 gurus who’ve actually made the move from TA into P&C and are positively crammed with career advice (which they’re happy to share).
First in the podcast chair was Emer McCann. She boldly bounced from TA into P&C a few years back and, after honing her craft at software startup, Deputy, now manages the people and talent function at Simply Wall St.
She talked us thro...
2022-09-1132 min
Strivin & ThrivinHigh performing teams require a lot more than talentTalent, is the first step in creating a high performing team. As leadership coach, Jon Osborne reminds us, people aren’t building blocks to be stacked up neatly into a well-adjusted, working wall.
“Many people assume that if they bring high performing individuals together…then they will naturally have a high performing team,” Jon says. “But that’s quite a mechanistic model…and of course, it doesn’t work like that with people.”
So, how does it work? Can you actually hone a high performing team? And, as a new leader, what’s your role in all of this?
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2022-09-1129 min
Strivin & ThrivinConversation is currencyMost of us are pretty decent conversationalists. We’ve had plenty of great (and not so great 🥱) chats in our time, so we generally know how it all works.
As a new leader, though, conversations take on more meaning. They have more riding on them, a wider circle hears you and your speaking skills (or lack thereof) really start to matter.
It’s the currency you’re dealing with - and it’s worth a lot.
Thankfully, leadership whizz, Jon Osborne, knows what a good yarn sounds like and why leadership is actually a conversat...
2022-09-0421 min
Strivin & ThrivinIt’s not about you, and no-one caresIt’s harsh. It’s humbling. Oh, and btw - it’s true.
Becoming a leader really isn’t about you.
The truth is, leadership is about your team and taking them somewhere they want to go. If you’re a leader who’s all about numero uno, you could be in for a lonely old time.
Jon Osborne, our go-to people and leadership expert, gave us his take on storytelling (without the ego) in this episode. His interesting insights will give you everything you need to create your own engaging story that’s uniquely you...
2022-08-2831 min
Strivin & ThrivinWhy your expertise doesn’t matterYou’ve worked your tail off to earn a leadership role and now your expertise is irrelevant?
Look. Knowing your stuff matters. Of course it does. But, as a new leader, you DO need to shift your thinking somewhat. Look at things from a lens and be, well, a leader.
It’s not always an easy or natural step for us to take, which is why – as part of our 5-part podcast series – we devoted an entire chat to it.
Continuing our New Leaders series, we picked the brains of leadership expert, Jon Osborne...
2022-08-2128 min
Strivin & ThrivinLeadership & management (and where you fit in)For any new leader navigating the choppy waters of people and project management, times can get a little turbulent.
That’s why we’re kicking on with our new New leaders series - 5 things you should know as a new leader - with this episode taking a deep dive into leadership & management - how it works, and why your ability to listen, learn and love yourself matters!
2022-08-1427 min
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Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep 45. Mitch King - Head of Talent AcquisitionThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Mitch King, Head of Talent Acquisition at Linktree.
After leaving school, Mitch had no idea what he wanted to do, and went from dishwashing to admin. From there, he found recruitment and ended up recruiting in the marketing and advertising space. After 12 years though, it was time to move on.
“12 years was too long. I started there as a Junior Admin Consultant and left as essentially, the Managing Director for the last three months, which I didn't enjoy. I made the decision to do what I really wa...
2022-08-1242 min
2022-08-0919 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep 43. Mitchell Parkins - Marketing LeaderThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Mitchell Parkins, founder and MD of Build Brand Equity.
Mitch has worked in wagering for pretty much his whole career, starting out at Centrebet, then hopping over to Sportsbet, then to GVC Group and is now the founder of Build Brand Equity.
As for his first role, Mitch says it found him.
“I was the type of kid that didn't want to go to uni. I deliberately chose to go to College because I was very independent, and I didn't feel like I had it in...
2022-06-2930 min
2022-05-2521 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep 41. Joel Broughton - TA LeaderThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Joel Broughton, Talent Solutions Manager at Paxus.
Joel whole career has been in the people space so we wanted to know what it is about recruitment & TA that Joel loves so much! And he had the perfect answer for us.
“I think the best part about my job and the best part about any recruiter's job in my view is the opportunity to impact someone's life. So you're either impacting their life by providing them with the opportunity to be promoted, to earn more money, put more fo...
2022-05-1121 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep 40. Matt Woodard - TA LeaderThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Matt Woodard, TA Leader.
Matt’s has been with Slalom Build for two years when we recorded the podcast and has been in recruitment for 15, starting his career in a small boutique agency in Wellington, New Zealand after immigrating from the UK.
In his own words, Matt revealed he’s always been someone who really likes people and has seen it as one of his biggest strengths since his first job at 18-years-old. He’s also admitted that the ability to relate and engage people is half the bat...
2022-05-0520 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep 39. John Dawson - Talent & Tech AdvocateThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with John Dawson, Global Director of Talent Intelligence at Ceredian.
John has worked in recruitment agencies, corporate recruitment and he's led talent acquisition teams. He says his first role in recruitment was the same story as everybody: falling into it backwards.
“Nobody grows up and says, ''I really want to be a recruiter”, but it’s an awesome industry. It’s an awesome space and you get to impact people every single day and hear amazing stories. So it is an amazing opportunity.”
A friend of John’s was...
2022-04-3018 min
2022-04-0123 minStrivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep 37. Lucy Wilson - HR LeaderThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Lucy Wilson, HR leader and founder of That People and Culture Company.
Lucy started her own business That People and Culture Co after 16+ years working in HR, she decided it was time to throw everything she knows together and create a company, which creates incredible people and culture experiences.
We chatted to Lucy about what her first role was and how she got to where she is now.
“I was probably about 19, maybe 20. I had just lost my mum and I was at the Gold Co...
2022-03-3029 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep 36. Alex Conomos - Senior Marketing ManagerThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we spoke with Alex Conomos, Senior Manager for Content Marketing and Social Media at Audible.
Alex spent a lot of time in the media and entertainment industries, with a focus on food. It all started in food magazines, which then saw her move from editorial to advertising, before realising that the place for her was in marketing.
Next up was food and lifestyle TV at Foxtel, then Alex launched Australia’s first food channel, SBS Food. But if there’s one thing that was consistent with every one of those mark...
2022-03-0124 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep 35. Lorna Hegarty - Head of Brand and ContentThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we spoke with Lorna Hegarty, Brand and Communications Manager at Squiz.
Lorna has listened to the podcast quite a bit and told us that she’s recognised that a lot of people talk about falling into her career. “I definitely didn’t”, she said when referencing studying public relations.
“But I think obviously my career has taken a different path as I’ve gone along and it’s evolved. But then I was thinking back even further, and it was quite a semi-conscious effort when I even studied PR.”
Lorna started...
2022-02-2223 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep 34. Laura Scholey - Marketing ConsultantThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Laura Scholey, freelance marketing consultant.
Laura accidentally fell into marketing when she finished uni, when she was thankfully offered a market research job in the middle of a recession. Then, a move to Australia saw her end up in sales, where she spent a couple of years before moving back to marketing.
“I started to get involved in digital marketing and I started to champion within the team the marketing automation side of things for the sales guys and that's what then ended up drawing me back in...
2022-02-1629 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep 33. Rebecca Zeitunian - Head of Brand and B2B GrowthThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Rebecca Zeitunian, Head of Brand and Growth at ResDiary.
Coming from a working class family who expected her to get married and have kids, Rebecca’s life couldn’t have been any different.
Starting out in tele-sales and working her way through operations and account management, Rebecca later joined Woolworths for a role in buying and marketing, which saw her work in the meat industry. Let’s just say, she can pick a good steak!
But thankfully, picking a good steak isn’t all Rebecca can do w...
2022-02-0827 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep 32. Siobhan Carlson - Marketing ManagerThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak to Siobhan Carlson, B2B marketing enthusiast and Marketing Manager at MYOB.
Siobhan initially went to uni for a science degree, she wanted to be a pharmacist but realised it wasn’t for her within 12 months, and ended up realising her true passion was in graphic design.
Not sure that her parent would approve of a pure Graphic Design degree Siobhan ended up adding marketing to her degree, which turned out pretty well because she fell in love with it!
After a three-day holiday in Melbourne, Si...
2022-01-3118 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep31. Lynne Johnston - CEO @ Mayday RecruitmentThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Lynne Johnston, CEO of MAYDAY Recruitment Group.
Lynne has been in the recruitment industry for 14 years and is originally from Northern Ireland, and started her career there before she travelled around Australia, building up her little black book of industry contacts.
Lynne was then sponsored by a recruitment agency in Sydney, progressing through the business and ended up being with them for five years. She then jumped ship after being offered a role at American Express managing corporate clients.
“I just learned loads in that jo...
2022-01-2628 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin - Ep30. Jennifer Hankin - Head of MarketingThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Jennifer Hankin, Head of Marketing at RecordPoint.
For some people, they might say their career started by stumbling upon something or seeing it in a movie and loving the idea of having a job like that. But for Jen, it started with a vodka bottle. Absolut Vodka to be precise.
Jen found herself sprawling through magazines at a young age and being really drawn to the Absolut ads. This then led her to getting her degree in marketing and advertising, and her first job as a product...
2022-01-2431 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin - Sponsored by Tech Life Sydney - Ep1. Jamie FinneganIn his current role, Jamie Finnegan, Finder’s Global Head of Talent, is responsible for the growth of Finder's team while also designing and driving business initiatives to further enhance Finder's unique culture.
This week’s episode of Strivin and Thrivin covers Jamie’s career journey from England to Australia and beyond. Together with Strivin’s Laura Johnson and Tech Life Sydney’s Neil Gunning, Jamie reminisces about starting his career as a recruiter and then moving into the people function.
“I've been very fortunate that the growth has come in many different forms and directions.”
2022-01-1226 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin - Sponsored by Tech Life Sydney - Ep2. Jessica MorrisToday, Laura and Neil are joined by Jessica Morris, Head of People and Culture at Reckon.
Jessica is a driven HR professional and genuine people person who has thrived by throwing herself headfirst into every opportunity. Jess discusses her career progression from studying business to becoming the Head of People and Culture at Reckon, highlighting that throughout her journey, people are what make a company amazing.
Jess started her journey at university where she majored in Business Law and HR. Her initial vision was to be a lawyer, identifying a desire to help people but...
2022-01-1232 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin - Sponsored by Tech Life Sydney - Ep3. Maria KojevnikovaProspa’s Maria Kojevnikova talks to Laura Johnson from Strivin and Neil Gunning from Tech Life Sydney about her career story and lessons learned along the way in this episode of Strivin & Thrivin.
“If I could give my younger self advice, I would tell her not to force herself to continue to operate in an environment that she knows is what she’s naturally excited about or drawn to…”
She started her career in recruitment in fashion and retail on the agency side and transitioned into in-house resourcing roles from there.
What attracted Maria to s...
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Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep29. Scott Crowe - Lead Recruiter @ CanvaToday, Laura Johnson is joined by Scott Crowe, Lead Recruiter at Canva.
Scott studied Psychology at university, specialising in Organisational Psychology and Emotional Intelligence, unknowingly laying the foundations for his future career in recruitment. After graduating, Scott travelled for five years before he met the founder of a recruitment agency who got him his first job in recruitment.
Falling into the role, Scott was able to apply his psychology communication skills to recruitment, discovering that his strength lies in storytelling as opposed to sales. Straying away from the transactional side of recruitment, Scott then moved...
2021-12-0827 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep28. Andrew Sully - Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Talenza.Today, Laura Johnson is joined by Andew Sully, Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Talenza.
Andrew is an experienced recruiter and business leader with an entrepreneurial attitude that has got him to where he is today. Championing change and going against the grain, Andrew explains how a rich career, working across multiple industries, has allowed him to perfect his customer service-centric business model.
Andrew’s proactive, entrepreneurial flair was clear from his time at university, 20 years ago. Identifying an opportunity, Andrew and a friend set up a painting and decorating business to assist their landlord while they were at...
2021-12-0120 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep27. Rebecca Powell - People and Culture DirectorThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Rebecca Powell, People and Culture Director.
Rebecca is a hands-on People and Culture Director with experience spanning from working in Australia’s biggest corporate bookmaker, SportsBet, to start-up companies. Discussing the unexpected twists and turns of her career journey, Rebecca reveals the lessons she has learnt and how she has evolved as a leader.
Rebecca career journey started when she joined SportsBet in 2014. Despite its magnitude, she believes that the constant innovation, change and growth gave SportsBet a start-up feel that she enjoyed. From here she transitioned to...
2021-11-2424 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep26. Simon P Bernardino - Talent PartnerToday, Laura Johnson is joined by Simon Bernadino, Founder of Lab17 and talent acquisition specialist.
When Simon took on his first role as a retail store manager at 21, he met a colleague and friend with the right connections to help him kickstart his career. Being introduced to the GM of a media company, Simon had his first taste of the business world and confirmed his interest in sales. Following this, Simon took a six month trip to London which turned into four years and the beginning of his recruitment journey. Explaining that the same friend introduced him...
2021-09-1522 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep25. Hassanah Rudd - Global Head of TalentToday, Laura Johnson is joined by Hassanah Rudd, Global Head of Talent at Squiz, tech start-up.
Hassanah has 25 years of experience in the recruitment industry and still loves what she does, today. Hassanah has lived in England, New Zealand and Australia, taking on a variety of roles. However, her passion for recruitment has never faltered.
Attributing half of her career moves to chance and headhunting, Hassanah speaks of the different stops along her career path as a stroke of serendipity. Finding her knack for recruitment when she was working at a job centre in Oxford...
2021-09-0126 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep25. Rebecca Powell - People and Culture DirectorThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Rebecca Powell, People and Culture Director at IntelligenceBank.
Rebecca is a hands-on People and Culture Director with experience spanning from working in Australia’s biggest corporate bookmaker, SportsBet, to start-up companies. Discussing the unexpected twists and turns of her career journey, Rebecca reveals the lessons she has learnt and how she has evolved as a leader.
Rebecca career journey started when she joined SportsBet in 2014. Despite its magnitude, she believes that the constant innovation, change and growth gave SportsBet a start-up feel that she enjoyed. From he...
2021-09-0118 min
Give It A NudgeLaura Johnson talks about launching Strivin, being addicted to start-up life and the Antler programStrivin founder, Laura Johnson, joins Steve on the latest episode of Give It A Nudge to talk about coming up in the Antler program, creating a platform to connect people with mentors and coaches, and being addicted to the start-up life. The Give It A Nudge podcast showcases the world of start-ups, founders, venture capital and private equity through their stories. Subscribe now so you don't miss our weekly episodes! Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/give-it-a-nudge--4623437/support.
2021-08-2911 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep24. Anthony Enright - Head of People & CultureToday, Laura Johnson is joined by Anthony Enright, Head of People (ANZ) at Klarna.
Anthony kick-started his career in recruitment straight out of University, where he studied HR and Marketing. Since then, he has used his resilience, logic and genuine interest in people to navigate his way through the business world. Describing the peaks and troughs he has endured in his career so far, Anthony is open about his journey to discovering where he excels most within the HR space.
Anthony’s first job was a six month gig at a boutique recruitment agency which he...
2021-08-2523 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep23. Anita Thompson - Head of Marketing & CommunicationsThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Anita Thomson, Head Of Marketing & Communications at LOD, an alternative legal service provider.
A career spanning a number of different roles has brought Anita Thomson to where she is today. She has been leading the marketing and communications for LOD since 2016 but has a wealth of stories to share from her career journey to date.
“Seize any opportunity so that you can make an informed decision.”
Anita got her foot in the door while still at university, with an eight-week indigenous cadetship at Deloitte. This soli...
2021-08-1921 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep22. Lucy Brigss-Farrell -Senior Human Resources Business Partner“The best advice that I’ve received over a period of time is to be authentic. It’s way easier to be yourself than to try to be someone else.”
This week on Strivin & Thrivin we chat to Lucy Briggs, Senior HR Business Partner at Mindbody, a SaaS company providing industry-leading fitness and wellness software.
Lucy lives and breathes all things HR and wellness. After discovering a genuine interest in the human psyche, Lucy changed university degree from Psychology to Human Resource Management and has never looked back. In this space, Lucy realised her obsession with dri...
2021-08-1118 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep21. Quila Cervelli - Employer Branding LeaderToday Laura Johnson and co-host, Tim Griffiths, are joined by Quila, Employer Branding Leader at RMIT University.
Quila is passionate about her career and loves to tell the story of her journey to date. In her own words, that journey can be summarised by three core principles, asking questions, taking opportunities and saying yes. That, and a true understanding of people.
“I'm really grateful that I said yes to every opportunity that I've been tapped on the shoulder for.”
Quila stepped out of University, straight into a full-time sales job at Xerox. Describing the e...
2021-08-0627 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin - Sponsored by The Nudge Group - Ep8. Nicolle Hann-Dunbavin“Right now there's not a lot of ad response. Somebody is tapping people on the shoulder through LinkedIn and a lot of them take a week to respond sometimes.”
Unless you have been hiding under a rock for the past year, you know that tech recruiting in Australia is becoming more and more of a struggle.
In this episode of Strivin & Thrivin, we talk to Nicolle Hann-Dunbavin, who has over 20 years of experience in tech recruitment in Australia. She discusses how recruitment has changed over the years and the current challenges being faced by recruiters in t...
2021-07-2218 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin - Sponsored by The Nudge Group - Ep7. Samantha Barnett“Often there is that perception that you're making the transition to an internal role because you're not a great biller”
When Samantha Barnett made the transition from agency to in-house recruitment it was less common than it is today. However, even with the rise in recruiters switching roles, there is still the stigma that you are doing it because you are not a great biller.
In this episode of Strivin & Thrivin, Samantha shares her story of transitioning careers. She explains how she overcame the obstacles and doubts in her mind and came to the clear deci...
2021-07-2130 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin - Sponsored by The Nudge Group - Ep6. Trent OvensTrent’s career story is fascinating: In the space of a decade, he has been through more changes than most people experience in their whole career. Trent is currently the HR manager at MICROMINE. He joined the company several years ago just before mining in Australia took a huge downturn.
He was part of a HR team that was reduced from three to one and was the one that was asked to stick around. He then saw the company switch to a software company and helped take the family-owned business through selling. And Trent has been there fo...
2021-07-2124 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin - Sponsored by The Nudge Group - Ep5. Justin Hillier“Only asking your placement for feedback is like asking your husband or wife on your wedding night, whether they love you or not.”
From being chased down the street by a kid with a machete while doing door-to-door sales to the CEO and founder of Recruiter Insider. Tune into this episode of Strivin & Thrivin to hear from Justin Hiller about his career journey and what led him to build a business around reviewing recruitment agencies.
Justin Hiller found a gap in the market. He saw that the way recruitment agencies were reviewing themselves was far off...
2021-07-2139 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin - Sponsored by The Nudge Group - Ep4. Carlie Bowden“One thing that I found really helps is being data driven, giving people the understanding that you have from the data.”
Recruitment is a process in which data is regularly overlooked. The argument is often that no two people are the same, so we can’t break recruitment down into numbers. But is this view of data and recruitment too narrow?
In this episode of Strivin & Thrivin, we talk to Carlie Bowden from The Nudge Group about how her career transitioned from private recruitment to government recruitment to management and eventually landed her in her curren...
2021-07-2130 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin - Sponsored by The Nudge Group - Ep3. Emma DwyerCareer transitions are never easy but Emma Dwyer has managed hers with grace. Starting in tech recruitment out of university, she is now a People and Culture Director for a recruitment agency in Sydney. The roles are much further apart than you might first think and the way she got there required a lot of motivation, learning, and a passion for people.
In this week's episode of Strivin & Thrivin, Emma talks about how she landed her role in People and Culture, finding the balance between being a mum and her career, joining a startup, and how continued...
2021-07-2128 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin - Sponsored by The Nudge Group - Ep2. Olga Rankin“It took a long time for me to stop trying to get the person the job by prepping them too much for their internal interviews and things like that, and letting them get the job off their own back.”
Internal recruitment can seem a world away from agency work. If you are thinking about making the switch but wondering if it's the right transition for you, tune in to this episode of Strivin & Thrivin, as Olga shares her career story.
Olga explains she went from the top of the sales board at recruitment agencies (and lovi...
2021-07-2130 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin - Sponsored by The Nudge Group - Ep1. Steve Grace“Work on the things that you are exceptional at to become completely dominant at them. Why waste time focusing on becoming mediocre? Which is essentially working on your weaknesses.”
This week on Strivin & Thrivin I sat down with Steve Grace, Founder of The Nudge Group and recruitment expert. The Nudge Group offers a holistic People Partner Model for early stage and established businesses going through rapid growth.
Steve has been in recruitment most of his life (except one brief and unsuccessful attempt at a pro tennis career). Not only is he a recruitment expert, but his...
2021-07-2129 min
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Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep20. Jo McCatty - Founder & Global Career CoachOn the podcast this week Laura and Tim catch up with Jo McCatty, Founder of Protoscience, a global career coaching business specialising in STEM and Life Science. Jo is also part-time Head of Talent for Invisible Partners and hosts her own podcast in her spare time.
Like many postgraduates, Jo went travelling after university and settled in London with the intention of pursuing her science degree to a career in pharmaceuticals. When presented with an opportunity Jo didn’t hesitate to take it up and hasn’t looked back since.
“It seems, I found people more i...
2021-07-0832 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep19. Jeff Waldman - Founder & Principal at ScaleHRJeff Waldman, Founder of ScaleHR joins us on the Strivin & Thrivin podcast this week, to discuss the career journey that got him to where he is today.
With over 20 years in the HR industry, Jeff has an HR background that started in business and so has always had a business-orientated mindset. As it stands, Jeff is currently the Founder, Principal of a new company called ScaleHR, a company that works with growing small-medium businesses to help them scale their people operations and brand awareness.
Jeff isn’t someone who fell into HR or recruitment but ra...
2021-06-3025 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep18. Meahan Callaghan - Chief People OfficerWelcome to the latest episode of Strivin & Thrivin, the career development podcast inspiring you to make some bold changes.
During this week’s episode, we chat with CEO and Founder of BoB Group - Meahan Callaghan.
Meahan founded BoB in 2016 in a bid to help HR people build successful careers and successful workplaces. During this podcast, we explore the similarities between customers and employees and what Meahan learnt during her stint as Chief People Officer at Afterpay, the shop now, pay later platform, as well as covering her time as ChiefCustomer and People Officer at Me...
2021-06-2531 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep17. Kristin O'Brien - Business Transformation & Org Design ConsultantThis week on Strivin and Thrivin we chat to Kristin O’Brien, a Senior People and Culture Leader specialising in Org Design and Business Transformation. She runs her own firm, KOB Consulting based in Melbourne, Australia to help structure companies in order to deliver growth.
Kristin has been exposed to businesses at every stage of their development and success, and she’s no stranger to redundancy, jumping back into education or relocating for work.
During our thirty-minute episode, Kristin discusses what an Org Design consultant is, pulling the strings across the business to ensure that the...
2021-06-1627 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep16. Angella Clarke-Jervoise - Associate Director, Global Talent“When you do combine your strengths and your values, you will be happier, more productive, you'll have a better sense of wellbeing”
During this episode of Strivin & Thrivin we talk candidly with Angella Clarke-Jervoise, Associate Director of Global Talent at EY.
Angella has been at EY for the past 25 years, having filled eight different positions within the company, though mainly around recruitment, after being attracted to the idea of working for a large international company. Like many, she fell into recruitment yet found herself in a number of unhappy positions at various companies early on.
2021-06-0926 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep15. Lynsey Devitt - People & Culture Director“Whatever you do in your career, you've got to have a real passion and energy around it”
Another week means another great podcast and this week we caught up with Lyndsey Devitt, People and Culture Director.
Having started her career as an accountant, Lynsey isn’t averse to high-pressure jobs. We quickly get into her career changes, learning her strengths, namely her ability to spot great talent and build effective teams.
Lynsey’s worked with a variety of organisations from startups to retail businesses, banks and educational institutions, expanding her breadth of HR exposure...
2021-06-0226 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep14. Caitlin Fairchild - Head of Global Talent Acquisition @ XplorThis week on Strivin & Thrivin we chat to Caitlin Fairchild, Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Xplor.
Caitlin is recruitment through and through, having started down her career path ten years ago upon her move from the States to Down Under straight out of university. She’s stuck with it ever since, becoming more impassioned with it as time went on.
Caitlin started in a fairly narrow recruitment role, but joining a startup during the early stages, she quickly broadened her skillset and added more strings to her bow, moving into the wider ‘people’ function at a p...
2021-05-2630 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep13. Lauren Sharp - Podcast co-host @TaPod & Director @SharpPeople“I think every day is a learning day”
This week on Strivin & Thrivin we get to know Lauren Sharp, Director at Sharp People and Co-Host of the TaPod Podcast, for which her early career as a Cabin Manager at Ansett prepared her well for.
Sharp People was founded by Lauren and is a recruitment company focusing on the information, technology and communication industries in Australia. Sharp People focuses on talent acquisition, stressing the importance of a positive rapport with each recruit, something Lauren believes is typically lost via recruitment agencies.
Lauren shares her care...
2021-05-1928 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep12. Craig Watson - Director & Founder at Recstra & Tapod podcast co-hostThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we catch up with Craig Watson, Director and Founder of Recstra, the platform for HR specialists looking for more flexible working hours. Recstra allows you to choose the hours you work while saving companies on excessive recruitment fees.
Craig tells us, from a young age he knew his talents lay in accounting and economics so, naturally, he concluded he’d grow up to be a “Super Accountant”. With the nudge from his mum, he trained to be a teacher, leaning on his personable skills and people qualities.
Today Craig is a fami...
2021-05-1239 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep11. Andrea Kirby - Director of Talent TableIn this week’s recording of Strivin & Thrivin, we catch up with Andrea Kirby, Director of Talent Table, to have a frank and honest discussion about her career learnings and her more emotional approach to work.
Unafraid of calling out wrongdoing, regardless of someone’s seniority, we get a great sense of how principled Andrea is and the impact she has had on the lives of others.
Listen to this brilliant episode now!
2021-05-0527 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep10. Garth Quinn - Leading the Recruitment Function at UnitingThis week on the Strivin & Thrivin podcast we talk to Garth Quinn, Recruitment Manager at Uniting.
While reflecting on his career path, we take a trip down memory lane to Garth’s time working in cinemas, where he tells us the truth about the popcorn!
But as we get down to the nitty gritty in this podcast, we discuss the challenges of internal recruitment. Garth explains the challenge of stakeholder management: you don’t tend to deal with in-agency and adopting the company culture in order to make the right hires.
Garth also shed...
2021-04-2924 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep9. Adele Moynihan - Global Head of Founder Strategies at AntlerWelcome to the latest episode of Strivin & Thrivin, the career development podcast inspiring you to make some bold changes.
During this week’s episode, we chat to Adele Moynihan, Global Head of Founder Strategies at Antler Australia. Adele tells us what it’s like working with a different calibre of candidates - ones unmotivated by money, job titles or perks, but driven by their want to change the world for the better. It’s one not to miss!
Enjoy our latest episode and be sure to sign up to Strivin & Thrivin for more career insights, mentor...
2021-04-2231 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep8. Stan Rolfe - State Manager WA - Training Unlimited Pty LtdWelcome to the latest episode of Strivin & Thrivin, the career development podcast inspiring you to make some bold changes.
This week we explore how VR and recruitment can be used to great effect. Stan Rolfe, Training Manager at Training Unlimited shares his own experience, having taken the plunge with VR technology in a recruitment roll-out to great success. He shares invaluable insight into the learnings he’s taken from his experience, the challenges and the setbacks. For those looking to experiment with different recruitment techniques for long-term, successful recruits, this podcast is not to be missed.
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2021-04-1434 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep7. Hope Dawson - Founder of Forme ConsultancyWelcome to the latest episode of Strivin & Thrivin, the career development podcast inspiring you to make some bold changes.
In our latest episode, we catch up with Hope Dawson, Founder of Forme Consultancy to discuss the challenges of running your own HR consultancy. Covering everything from juggling multiple projects and clients, to overcoming mistakes. Hope shares insight into overcoming your fears both personal and professional and learning more about yourself along the way.
Enjoy our latest episode and be sure to sign up to Strivin & Thrivin for more career insights, mentorships and learning materials!
2021-04-0931 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep6. Cloe Stanbridge - Talent Acquisition SpecialistWelcome to the latest episode of Strivin & Thrivin, the career development podcast inspiring you to make some bold changes.
During this week’s episode, we chat to Cloë Stanbridge, Talent Acquisition Lead at The Lab17. We discuss the differences between hiring in house versus agency recruitment, what it's like working for a fast-growing startup and now how Cloë is helping The Lab17 enable tech companies to scale their teams, and accelerate their growth. During our chat, we delve into what it takes to build a successful company culture as you’re mass-hiring and how to instil confidence in you...
2021-04-0226 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep5. Pavi Iyer - Talent Acquisition LeaderWelcome to the latest episode of Strivin & Thrivin, the career development podcast inspiring you to make some bold changes.
This week we chat to Pavi Iyer, Talent Acquisition Leader. Covering everything from imposter syndrome at work to knowing your worth, we address the uncomfortable conversations people still aren’t having in the workplace and how HR professionals are working to combat this.
Enjoy the latest episode and be sure to sign up to Strivin & Thrivin for more career insights, mentorships and learning materials.
2021-03-2524 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep4. Sarah Blackmore - People & Culture LeaderWe love hearing from passionate, successful HR professionals and this week we spoke to Sarah Blackmore, People and Culture leader.
You’ll soon appreciate Sarah's love and enthusiasm for the industry and her constructive outlook on things as she takes us on a journey back through her career and teaches you how to broaden your horizons to better understand the space you operate in.
During our chat, we hear about Sarah’s job history and her approach to getting on the career ladder, something she feels fell into place later in life. Addressing the ever-prominent issu...
2021-03-1128 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep3. Michael Delaney - Head of TalentThis week on the Strivin & Thrivin podcast we caught up with Michael Delaney, Head of Talent at Humanforce, the shift-based workforce platform. For those considering a career change, Michael shares insight into his successful and unexpected career pivot, or should we say pirouette?
The first 15 years of his career, Micheal spent as a professional ballet dancer, performing everything from Swan Lake to Bananas in Pyjamas. Now, in a completely different field of work, he can still be relied upon to get the dancefloor moving. During our chat, we discuss what it takes to make a complete career...
2021-03-1124 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep2. Amy Cotterill - Global Talent Acquisition LeadThis week on the Strivin & Thrivin podcast we chat to Amy Cotterill, Global Talent Acquisition Lead at Xref.
Amy talks about something we’ve all experienced. Trying to be a ‘yes’ person, taking on too much and struggling with an unmanageable workload. There are some of us who have painfully tried to struggle through unmanageable to-do lists, got things wrong, missed things out and even experienced burnout.
“I'm a natural people pleaser... I used this to just say, yeah, okay… and then I'd look at what I have to do and I'd be so overwhelmed.”
During...
2021-03-1119 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep1. Neil Gunning - Talent Acquisition LeaderAfter moving to Sydney 13 years ago, Scottish-born Neil Gunning tells us he learned a lot about “having fire in the belly” and the importance of hustle, while being strategic and resourceful.
Neil started out in recruitment as a teenager learning the beginnings of his craft in various agencies in Scotland.
Today, he works for Frollo, the Australian FinTech company and open banking leader teaching users to be smarter with their money as well as NextGen.net, a technology provider to the mortgage lending industry. But the hustle doesn’t stop there, Neil is also the Direct...
2021-03-1129 min
Saints In the SouthCome Follow Me - Did These Letters Help Moroni To Keep On Strivin' - Book of Mormon - Moroni 7-9Send us a textMoroni shares with us words from his Father Mormon. One letter addresses the members of the church and the other two letters, Mormon speaks directly to Moroni. Join us as we discuss the words of a wise father to his son.Support the showThanks for listening! Keep on Strivin'! Support the Show & become a "Patron Saint"! 😇www.patreon.com/SaintsintheSouth
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