Steve Hui

In this exciting episode of Your Career Podcast, anyone who loves to travel and fly business class using frequent flyer points will love this!  I had the good fortune to interview Steve Hui who is the Founder &amp; CEO of IFLYFLAT. The most celebrated rewards flight team in Australia.  Discover how a redundancy from Macquarie Bank where Steve was Head of Accounting Operations within their Global Financial Services, travelling all around the world regularly, was a blessing in disguise for Steve and inspiration for his entrepreneurial venture. Steve’s team  at IFLYFLAT has the practical experience of booking nearly 1 BILLION points across the top-tier airlines such as Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Etihad, Cathay, Virgin Australia, and more.They are experts in maximising both credit card reward points and frequent flyer points with the specific aim of flying Business class. IFLYFLAT provides two flagship services: One is the "Flight Points Concierge," which expertly navigates reward point flight bookings for clients, if you have the points, they will find the flights – Steve’s expert team has booked 1 Billion points helping clients fly flat.   And the other services is "Points Optimiser" which offers a personalised consultancy for SME business owners, offering a clear plan that creates a fly-wheel to transform everyday business expenses into points for relaxing business class travel.Steve, also known as 'The Points Whisperer' is regularly featured on TV, Channel 7 &amp; 9, Sky News Business, Your Money Live, SMH, AFR, Luxury Travel Magazine, Money Magazine and many others.  As the current President of the Chatswood Chamber of Commerce in Sydney, he is dedicated to building and promoting strong business relationships around Sydney's north-shore.  Google 'IFLYFLAT' and you’ll find Steve Hui easily! Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

In this exciting episode of Your Career Podcast, anyone who loves to travel and fly business class using frequent flyer points will love this!  I had the good fortune to interview Steve Hui who is the Founder &amp; CEO of IFLYFLAT. The most celebrated rewards flight team in Australia.  Discover how a redundancy from Macquarie Bank where Steve was Head of Accounting Operations within their Global Financial Services, travelling all around the world regularly, was a blessing in disguise for Steve and inspiration for his entrepreneurial venture.  Steve’s team  at IFLYFLAT has the practical experience of booking nearly 1 BILLION points across the top-tier airlines such as Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Etihad, Cathay, Virgin Australia, and more. They are experts in maximising both credit card reward points and frequent flyer points with the specific aim of flying Business class. IFLYFLAT provides two flagship services:  One is the "Flight Points Concierge," which expertly navigates reward point flight bookings for clients, if you have the points, they will find the flights – Steve’s expert team has booked 1 Billion points helping clients fly flat.   And the other services is "Points Optimiser" which offers a personalised consultancy for SME business owners, offering a clear plan that creates a fly-wheel to transform everyday business expenses into points for relaxing business class travel. Steve, also known as 'The Points Whisperer' is regularly featured on TV, Channel 7 &amp; 9, Sky News Business, Your Money Live, SMH, AFR, Luxury Travel Magazine, Money Magazine and many others.  As the current President of the Chatswood Chamber of Commerce in Sydney, he is dedicated to building and promoting strong business relationships around Sydney's north-shore.  Google '<a href="https://www.iflyflat.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IFLYFLAT</a>' and you’ll find Steve Hui easily! Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

Steve Hui - IFLYFLAT - Business Class Travel

If you DON’T love your job. Is that a bad thing?It may be controversial, but perhaps it is OK not to love your job!There is so much focus on following your passion and purpose that I believe that many of us have forgotten that people work to earn money in order to pay their bills.Of course it’s important to enjoy what you do, but if you don’t feel PASSION for your work that does not make you less worthy as an employee than someone who displays great passion for their job function, or industry, or company.Everyone has a motivator and at different times in your life you may find that what motivates you changes.This episode of YOUR CAREER Podcast is the result of an interesting article I read in the Weekend Australian entitled “Why Passionate Staff May Be Bad for the Office Culture” and, wanting to read more, I clicked through the links and voilà, I found this excellent article by Winnie Jiang, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, that inspired today’s newsletter:‘Your Most Passionate Employees May Not Be Your Top Performers‘.In this episode I discuss what was written and provide some insights into what I know will be helpful to you in your career.  I mention my Career Clarity Pack and assessments in this episode - if you want to assess your motivators in your role, find the Career Clarity Pack here.Please feel free to comment, disagree, add to what I discuss in this episode as I love a robust discussion.This podcast is to prompt you to think about your own career and also for me to learn from you, the reader, so I'd love to know your thoughts on this topic.  For more inspiration, follow me on Instagram @janecareercoach- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

If you DON’T love your job. Is that a bad thing?It may be controversial, but perhaps it is OK not to love your job! There is so much focus on following your passion and purpose that I believe that many of us have forgotten that people work to earn money in order to pay their bills. Of course it’s important to enjoy what you do, but if you don’t feel PASSION for your work that does not make you less worthy as an employee than someone who displays great passion for their job function, or industry, or company. Everyone has a motivator and at different times in your life you may find that what motivates you changes. This episode of YOUR CAREER Podcast is the result of an interesting article I read in the Weekend Australian entitled “Why Passionate Staff May Be Bad for the Office Culture” and, wanting to read more, I clicked through the links and voilà, I found this excellent article by Winnie Jiang, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, that inspired today’s newsletter: ‘<a href="https://hbr.org/2021/10/your-most-passionate-employees-may-not-be-your-top-performers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Your Most Passionate Employees May Not Be Your Top Performers</a>‘. In this episode I discuss what was written and provide some insights into what I know will be helpful to you in your career.  I mention my Career Clarity Pack and assessments in this episode - if you want to assess your motivators in your role, find the <a href="https://www.thecareersacademy.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Career Clarity Pack here</a>. Please feel free to comment, disagree, add to what I discuss in this episode as I love a robust discussion. This podcast is to prompt you to think about your own career and also for me to learn from you, the reader, so I'd love to know your thoughts on this topic.  For more inspiration, follow me on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/janecareercoach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Instagram @janecareercoach</a> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

Is It OK Not to LOVE Your Job?

My special guest on Your Career Podcast is two-time LinkedIn Top Voice and Entrepreneur Martin Stark.   "Take ownership of fear, venture forward with confidence and resilience" Martin is a leading inspirational speaker and trailblazer who encourages people, teams and organisations to employ courage as a habit, and advises on meaningful inclusion. Featured on CNN, BBC Sport, ABC News and in The Guardian, Martin is Founder and CEO of the not-for- profit World Gay Boxing Championships.The championships aim to increase LGBTQIA+ participation, and lead change in the sport. Martin delivered the worlds' first boxing competition for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies in February 2023. Having experienced a number of career transitions, Martin is also a skilled commercial negotiator and Social Impact Expert with 15-years’ experience as an IT Strategic Sourcing Leader. He was diagnosed with Addison’s disease in 2006 after having been placed in two induced comas and living through his worst fear - a tracheotomy. Having undergone more than 70 hospital admissions and four major operations, Martin is passionate about health and wellbeing. His near-death experiences have driven him to lead the positive changes he wants to see in the world. Let’s hear how Martin became The Courage Champion, dedicating his life to inspiring all to be courageous, have purpose be resilient in this episode 246 of Your Career Podcast, and follow Martin on LinkedIn! Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

My special guest on Your Career Podcast is two-time LinkedIn Top Voice and Entrepreneur Martin Stark.   "Take ownership of fear, venture forward with confidence and resilience" Martin is a leading inspirational speaker and trailblazer who encourages people, teams and organisations to employ courage as a habit, and advises on meaningful inclusion. Featured on CNN, BBC Sport, ABC News and in The Guardian, Martin is Founder and CEO of the not-for- profit World Gay Boxing Championships.The championships aim to increase LGBTQIA+ participation, and lead change in the sport. Martin delivered the worlds' first boxing competition for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies in February 2023. Having experienced a number of career transitions, Martin is also a skilled commercial negotiator and Social Impact Expert with 15-years’ experience as an IT Strategic Sourcing Leader. He was diagnosed with Addison’s disease in 2006 after having been placed in two induced comas and living through his worst fear - a tracheotomy. Having undergone more than 70 hospital admissions and four major operations, Martin is passionate about health and wellbeing. His near-death experiences have driven him to lead the positive changes he wants to see in the world. Let’s hear how Martin became The Courage Champion, dedicating his life to inspiring all to be courageous, have purpose be resilient in this episode 246 of Your Career Podcast, and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-stark-au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> follow Martin on LinkedIn</a>! Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

Martin Stark - The Courage Champion

Jane Jackson

Sigrid de Kaste

Are you struggling to get noticed for the great work you do?  In this episode of Your Career Podcast, you will learn how to ATTRACT the opportunities for your career or your business that you deserve!Whether you are a job seeker, looking to progress in your career, or a business owner, your PERSONAL BRAND is essential for success.One of the best ways to build your brand is by WRITING A BOOK on your area of expertise.  I was joined by Author/Mentor Sigrid De Kaste on a LinkedIn Live broadcast during which we discussed the importance of branding for your career or your business.  I’m sharing the recording of our discussion which is filled with valuable tips for your personal brand.A book is a powerful tool to help you stand out and showcase your expertise. If you are a professional in your field, you have a book in you!  Share your expertise – provide solutions to specific problems and you will be sought after. A book is a business card on STERIOIDS! Not only will publishing a book give you credibility, it provides the best opportunity to CONNECT with your target audience in a memorable way.Writing a book will enable you to:•           Highlight your expertise and knowledge on a specific topic•           Establish you as a thought leader in your industry – the ‘go to’ expert!•           Provide platform to share your story and connect with your audience•           Attract hiring managers, new clients or customers•           Open up opportunities for speaking engagements and media appearances and build your brandConnect with Jane and Sigrid on LinkedIn.Jane    https://www.linkedin.com/in/janejacksonSigrid  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sigriddekaste--------------------------------------------------- Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Are you struggling to get noticed for the great work you do?  In this episode of Your Career Podcast, you will learn how to ATTRACT the opportunities for your career or your business that you deserve!Whether you are a job seeker, looking to progress in your career, or a business owner, your PERSONAL BRAND is essential for success.One of the best ways to build your brand is by WRITING A BOOK on your area of expertise.  I was joined by Author/Mentor Sigrid De Kaste on a<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/events/7026045865844731904/comments/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> LinkedIn Live broadcast</a> during which we discussed the importance of branding for your career or your business.  I’m sharing the recording of our discussion which is filled with valuable tips for your personal brand.A book is a powerful tool to help you stand out and showcase your expertise. If you are a professional in your field, you have a book in you!  Share your expertise – provide solutions to specific problems and you will be sought after. A book is a business card on STERIOIDS! Not only will publishing a book give you credibility, it provides the best opportunity to CONNECT with your target audience in a memorable way.Writing a book will enable you to:•           Highlight your expertise and knowledge on a specific topic•           Establish you as a thought leader in your industry – the ‘go to’ expert!•           Provide platform to share your story and connect with your audience•           Attract hiring managers, new clients or customers•           Open up opportunities for speaking engagements and media appearances and build your brandConnect with Jane and Sigrid on LinkedIn.Jane    <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/janejackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/janejackson</a>Sigrid  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sigriddekaste/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sigriddekaste</a> --------------------------------------------------- Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

Sigrid De Kaste and Jane Jackson - How to Build Your Brand with a Book

Alden Mills

Navy Seal Alden Mills shares his career journey with Jane Jackson on Your Career Podcast as he is on a mission to help 100 million people Be Unstoppable. He has over 40 years of experience failing and succeeding in areas including sports, the military, business, nonprofits and community action groups.Alden has learned that success is driven by one vital factor – leadership – of oneself and others. Alden Mills first learned to lead himself. As a weak child with asthma, doctors insisted he limit physical activity and avoid sports. But no he didn't! With the mindset instilled in him by his mother that “no one defines what you can and can’t do, but you,” he went on to become a National Collegiate Champion rower, earning Gold and Silver medals at the Olympic Festival, and a Navy SEAL who was top of his class. From a young age he amassed notebooks of invention drawings. One of those ideas became the wildly popular Perfect Pushup and today he holds over 40 patents worldwide.As Alden achieved personal successes, he repeatedly grew into leadership positions. He became captain of his collegiate rowing team, was promoted three times to Navy SEAL platoon commander, and ranked #1 platoon commander each time. He turned a single invention into a global fitness powerhouse in over 70 countries with multiple products, leading Perfect Fitness to become the fastest-growing consumer product company in the country, with over $95 million in sales in just three years. Along the way, Alden cultivated a methodology - Unstoppable Leadership – that develops people into congruent and authentic leaders who successfully build teams and create cultures that are unstoppable.Through speaking, coaching, writing, board advisory, and teaching, Alden helps people acquire the mindset, tools, and actions required to accomplish more than they thought was possible.Find Alden here--------------------------------------------------- Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Navy Seal Alden Mills shares his career journey with Jane Jackson on <a href="https://www.janejacksoncoach.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Your Career Podcast</a> as he is on a mission to help 100 million people Be Unstoppable. He has over 40 years of experience failing and succeeding in areas including sports, the military, business, nonprofits and community action groups. Alden has learned that success is driven by one vital factor – leadership – of oneself and others. Alden Mills first learned to lead himself. As a weak child with asthma, doctors insisted he limit physical activity and avoid sports. But no he didn't! With the mindset instilled in him by his mother that “no one defines what you can and can’t do, but you,” he went on to become a National Collegiate Champion rower, earning Gold and Silver medals at the Olympic Festival, and a Navy SEAL who was top of his class. From a young age he amassed notebooks of invention drawings. One of those ideas became the wildly popular Perfect Pushup and today he holds over 40 patents worldwide.As Alden achieved personal successes, he repeatedly grew into leadership positions. He became captain of his collegiate rowing team, was promoted three times to Navy SEAL platoon commander, and ranked #1 platoon commander each time.  He turned a single invention into a global fitness powerhouse in over 70 countries with multiple products, leading Perfect Fitness to become the fastest-growing consumer product company in the country, with over $95 million in sales in just three years. Along the way, Alden cultivated a methodology - Unstoppable Leadership – that develops people into congruent and authentic leaders who successfully build teams and create cultures that are unstoppable.Through speaking, coaching, writing, board advisory, and teaching, Alden helps people acquire the mindset, tools, and actions required to accomplish more than they thought was possible. <a href="https://www.alden-mills.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find Alden here</a> --------------------------------------------------- Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

Alden Mills - Navy Seal, Author, Speaker - Be Unstoppable

Kevin D Turner

Streamed 'live' on LinkedIn, YouTube and Facebook,  this episode with  @KeepRockingLinkedIn  and @janecareercoach highlights the NEW and LITTLE-KNOWN features on LinkedIn that benefit job seekers in a BIG way. Follow Jane on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/janejacksonFollow Kevin on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/presidentIn this podcast episode, Jane Jackson, author of Navigating Career Crossroads, interviews Kevin D Turner, Dallas based LinkedIn specialist. You will learn about the latest LinkedIn features for job seekers and how to use them to your advantage. We discuss:The Voice Pronunciation FeatureThe Profile Video FeatureThe AI Powered Job Interview Preparation FeatureThe "I'm Interested" in your Company FeatureThe Sharing your Resumé with Recruiters FeatureThe Market Value Filter FeatureThe Career Explorer FeatureThe Skills in your Professional Experience FeatureThe AI to Enhance Your Headline an ABOUT Section FeatureAnd more ......!Discover the secrets to creating and leveraging a standout LinkedIn profile that will catch the attention of employers and recruiters. Get Kevin &amp; Jane's insider tips on networking and job searching on LinkedIn to help you land your dream job.Whether you're a seasoned job seeker or just starting your career journey, this episode will provide you with valuable insights and best practices to succeed in today's competitive job market. Listen to Kevin's fascinating career journey from corporate to entrepreneur and LinkedIn guru in episode 214 of Your Career PodcastKevin D Turner's TNT Brand StrategistJane's CAREER SUCCESS PROGRAM -------------------------------------------------------------- Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Streamed 'live' on LinkedIn, YouTube and Facebook,  this episode with  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC2hkGGa2tkWtA6ghE32Ahw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@KeepRockingLinkedIn</a>  and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFATwErRaSWI40CJgVuNkAw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@janecareercoach</a> highlights the NEW and LITTLE-KNOWN features on LinkedIn that benefit job seekers in a BIG way. Follow Jane on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/janejackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in/janejackson</a> Follow Kevin on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/president" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in/president</a> In this podcast episode, Jane Jackson, author of <a href="https://www.janejacksoncoach.com/book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Navigating Career Crossroads</a>, interviews Kevin D Turner, Dallas based LinkedIn specialist. You will learn about the latest LinkedIn features for job seekers and how to use them to your advantage. We discuss: The Voice Pronunciation Feature The Profile Video Feature The AI Powered Job Interview Preparation Feature The "I'm Interested" in your Company Feature The Sharing your Resumé with Recruiters Feature The Market Value Filter Feature The Career Explorer Feature The Skills in your Professional Experience Feature The AI to Enhance Your Headline an ABOUT Section Feature And more ......! Discover the secrets to creating and leveraging a standout LinkedIn profile that will catch the attention of employers and recruiters. Get Kevin &amp; Jane's insider tips on networking and job searching on LinkedIn to help you land your dream job. Whether you're a seasoned job seeker or just starting your career journey, this episode will provide you with valuable insights and best practices to succeed in today's competitive job market. Listen to Kevin's fascinating career journey from corporate to entrepreneur and LinkedIn guru in <a href="https://janejacksoncoach.com/kevin-d-turner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode 214 of Your Career Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/tnt-brand-strategist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin D Turner's TNT Brand Strategist</a> <a href="https://www.thecareersacademy.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jane's CAREER SUCCESS PROGRAM</a> -------------------------------------------------------------- Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

Kevin D Turner - The Best LinkedIn Features for Job Seekers

Anna Moulder

ABC Radio NSW Drive time interview.  As there have been so many redundancies  reported in the news recently and concern about the multiple interest rate hikes, people looking for jobs have experienced additional stress.I was invited to discuss how to change careers successfully on ABC Drive with Anna Moulder this week and you can listen to the reply on this episode of Your Career Podcast.Have you been affected by a redundancy?  Have you been offered professional career transition coaching support?  Share your experience with me on LinkedIn.And follow me on Instagram for regular videos and career tips too!------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

ABC Radio NSW Drive time interview.  As there have been so many redundancies  reported in the news recently and concern about the multiple interest rate hikes, people looking for jobs have experienced additional stress. I was invited to discuss how to change careers successfully on ABC Drive with Anna Moulder this week and you can listen to the reply on this episode of Your Career Podcast. Have you been affected by a redundancy?  Have you been offered professional career transition coaching support?  Share your experience with me on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/janejackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. And follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/janecareercoach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for regular videos and career tips too! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

How To Change Careers - Anna Moulder with Jane Jackson on ABC Drive

Are you too old to be hired? Do you ever wonder if you’re too old to land another job?  Or that your age is a barrier to what you really want to do?Now, those of you who already know me will know I get on my high horse about ageism in the workplace and how I believe we are NEVER TOO OLD to reinvent our careers. Yes, that's right - we are NEVER TOO OLD to be the person we were born to be.In this episode I promised to give you the links to a number of interesting posts and resources and you'll find them at the bottom of these shownotes.Let me ask you, if you're over 30, over 40, over 50, over 60, over 70 are you too old to:Be heard?Be loved?Be appreciated?To contribute your years of experience and knowledge to benefit someone who's problems you can help to solve?To be considered as an individual rather than an age-bracket?Are you too old to learn something new?Or to try something different?And TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT? Unfortunately, according to a 2021 report by the Australian Human Rights Commission, age discrimination remains a significant issue in the workplace, affecting both job seekers and employees. Here are some statistics on ageism in the workplace in Australia:Around 27% of workers over the age of 50 reported experiencing age discrimination in the workplace.Older job seekers are more likely to experience long-term unemployment, with the average duration of unemployment for workers aged 55 and over being around 71 weeks.Older workers are more likely to be retrenched or have their contracts terminated, and they find it more challenging to secure new job opportunities than younger workers.and this one surprised me:Despite being a protected attribute under Australian law, only 56% of workers are aware that age discrimination is illegal.So how can we overcome ageism in the workplace? In this episode I discuss in detail these strategies:UpskillingNetworkingHighlighting transferable skills Addressing negative stereotypesTo overcome ageism it requires a collective effort from employers, employees, and society as a whole. I’d like to ask you: How are you helping to promote a culture of inclusivity and respect for all generations? What else can we do to create a more equitable and age-diverse workplace? Let’s keep the conversation going and I'd love you to send me a message on LinkedIn or share a post of you in action showing your energy and enthusiasm regardless of age and tag me so I know!Check out my CAREER SUCCESS Program Colleen Heidemann in action  wearing a t-shirt with the slogan: OLD IS THE NEW BLACK!--------------------------------------------------- Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Are you too old to be hired? Do you ever wonder if you’re too old to land another job?  Or that your age is a barrier to what you really want to do?Now, those of you who already know me will know I get on my high horse about ageism in the workplace and how I believe we are NEVER TOO OLD to reinvent our careers. Yes, that's right - we are NEVER TOO OLD to be the person we were born to be.In this episode I promised to give you the links to a number of interesting posts and resources and you'll find them at the bottom of these shownotes.Let me ask you, if you're over 30, over 40, over 50, over 60, over 70 are you too old to:Be heard?Be loved?Be appreciated?To contribute your years of experience and knowledge to benefit someone who's problems you can help to solve?To be considered as an individual rather than an age-bracket?Are you too old to learn something new?Or to try something different?And TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT? Unfortunately, according to a 2021 report by the Australian Human Rights Commission, age discrimination remains a significant issue in the workplace, affecting both job seekers and employees. Here are some statistics on ageism in the workplace in Australia:<ul><li>Around 27% of workers over the age of 50 reported experiencing age discrimination in the workplace.</li><li>Older job seekers are more likely to experience long-term unemployment, with the average duration of unemployment for workers aged 55 and over being around 71 weeks.</li><li>Older workers are more likely to be retrenched or have their contracts terminated, and they find it more challenging to secure new job opportunities than younger workers.</li></ul>and this one surprised me:Despite being a protected attribute under Australian law, only 56% of workers are aware that age discrimination is illegal.So how can we overcome ageism in the workplace? In this episode I discuss in detail these strategies:<ul><li>Upskilling</li><li>Networking</li><li>Highlighting transferable skills </li><li>Addressing negative stereotypes</li></ul>To overcome ageism it requires a collective effort from employers, employees, and society as a whole. I’d like to ask you: How are you helping to promote a culture of inclusivity and respect for all generations? What else can we do to create a more equitable and age-diverse workplace? Let’s keep the conversation going and I'd love you to send me a message on LinkedIn or share a post of you in action showing your energy and enthusiasm regardless of age and tag me so I know!Check out my <a href="https://www.thecareersacademy.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS Program </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CnZpG2dtP66/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colleen Heidemann</a> in action  wearing a t-shirt with the slogan: OLD IS THE NEW BLACK!--------------------------------------------------- Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

Are You TOO OLD To Be Hired?

Sam Lee

Unlock the secrets to social success with Sam Lee, the founder of Connect with Confidence. Sam's journey began in the corporate and real estate worlds where he honed his sales skills and rose to the top as a top-performing salesman. But he realised his true calling was to help others discover their own social power. He combines his passions for event planning and socialising to mentor individuals in developing meaningful connections. Through his coaching programs, Sam empowers introverted business owners and professionals to come out of their shells and exude confidence in any social situation. Join Sam in this interview on Your Career Podcast with Jane Jackson, as he shares his knowledge, tips and strategies for making a lasting impression and cultivating fulfilling relationships.[LIVE WORKSHOP] Improve Your Social Skills and Social Confidence. 25th February 2023  Register on EventbriteConnect with Sam on LinkedIn---------------------------------------- Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Unlock the secrets to social success with Sam Lee, the founder of Connect with Confidence. Sam's journey began in the corporate and real estate worlds where he honed his sales skills and rose to the top as a top-performing salesman. But he realised his true calling was to help others discover their own social power.  He combines his passions for event planning and socialising to mentor individuals in developing meaningful connections.  Through his coaching programs, Sam empowers introverted business owners and professionals to come out of their shells and exude confidence in any social situation.  Join Sam in this interview on Your Career Podcast with Jane Jackson, as he shares his knowledge, tips and strategies for making a lasting impression and cultivating fulfilling relationships. [LIVE WORKSHOP] Improve Your Social Skills and Social Confidence. 25th February 2023  <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/live-workshop-improve-your-social-skills-and-social-confidence-february-tickets-522406300307" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Register on Eventbrite</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samlee-connectwithconfidence/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Sam</a> on LinkedIn ---------------------------------------- Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

Sam Lee - Connect with Confidence

Julie Hyne

Julie Hyne is an AICI CIP Certified Image Professional and Executive Style Mentor and shares top image and branding tips in episode 239 of Your Career Podcast.Whether you’re unsure about your professional image in person or online, whether you are a business owner, C-Suite executive woman or someone who just wants to revamp their visual image, it helps to have Julie in your corner.She believes every woman deserves the opportunity to look, feel and be beautiful, inside and out, and be able to achieve that daily, without stress so they can focus on the job at hand. And for a successful career she says you need the 3 D’s:DISCIPLINE – DEDICATION – DETERMINATIONJulie Hyne is a highly experienced Image Professional who has helped senior executive women differentiate their authentic brand style and presence for over 20 years.Her Style for Life program and strategies have helped women build their confidence, executive presence, gain votes, promotions, and increase their earning capacity.Especially as businesses emerge into changing landscapes post pandemic, an attractive appearance with appropriate grooming and personal style still play a significant role in the success of women in the workplace.Julie works exclusively with senior executive women who hold key positions of influence in Australia to convey more credibility, authenticity and be perceived as even more intelligent and trustworthy that results in more influence, impact and success.She is a Certified Image Professional accredited with the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) and holds a Bachelor of Business, Diploma of Modelling, Certificate in TV and Media Presenting, is an Etiquette Trainer and generously shares her top tips for executive career success.  This is an episode you won’t want to miss! Find Julie hereConnect with Julie on LinkedIn ---------------------------------------- Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Julie Hyne is an AICI CIP Certified Image Professional and Executive Style Mentor and shares top image and branding tips in episode 239 of Your Career Podcast.Whether you’re unsure about your professional image in person or online, whether you are a business owner, C-Suite executive woman or someone who just wants to revamp their visual image, it helps to have Julie in your corner.She believes every woman deserves the opportunity to look, feel and be beautiful, inside and out, and be able to achieve that daily, without stress so they can focus on the job at hand. And for a successful career she says you need the 3 D’s:DISCIPLINE – DEDICATION – DETERMINATION Julie Hyne is a highly experienced Image Professional who has helped senior executive women differentiate their authentic brand style and presence for over 20 years. Her Style for Life program and strategies have helped women build their confidence, executive presence, gain votes, promotions, and increase their earning capacity. Especially as businesses emerge into changing landscapes post pandemic, an attractive appearance with appropriate grooming and personal style still play a significant role in the success of women in the workplace. Julie works exclusively with senior executive women who hold key positions of influence in Australia to convey more credibility, authenticity and be perceived as even more intelligent and trustworthy that results in more influence, impact and success. She is a Certified Image Professional accredited with the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) and holds a Bachelor of Business, Diploma of Modelling, Certificate in TV and Media Presenting, is an Etiquette Trainer and generously shares her top tips for executive career success.  This is an episode you won’t want to miss!  <a href="http://www.juliehyneimagestylist.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find Julie here</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliehyne/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Julie on LinkedIn</a> ---------------------------------------- Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

Julie Hyne - Executive Presence Mentor and Image Consultant

Want MORE out of your CAREER? To land a job you'll love and grow your career, YOUR CAREER Podcast will help you create the career you deserve.  You'll gain comprehensive careers guidance and new ideas on how to secure that dream job.  Learn how to gain career clarity and career confidence, improve your job interview skills, create a powerful resumé and get LinkedIn tips to help you build your personal brand and attract job opportunities.Jane Jackson is a LinkedIn Top Voice, Career Management Coach, Speaker and Author of Amazon Australia Careers Best Seller "Navigating Career Crossroads". Her mission is to make career guidance and advice accessible to all who want support.   Enjoy valuable job search tips and listen to interviews with professionals and entrepreneurs who have made successful transitions into exciting new directions.Whether you want job search advice, resume tips, LinkedIn profile development or strategies to get noticed by hiring managers, job interview advice, job hunting tips, negotiation strategies or to overcome the challenges that come with career change, this podcast will inspire and empower you for success!

Jane is an excellent podcast host... not just DURING the podcast but it preparation for the ‘cast.  This exponentially increases - I think - the quality of the podcast and content.  So many podcasters just “wing it.”  But Jane is prepared and brings the best guests and pulls the best content from them!

Engaging Podcast for Those Creating Their Dream Career

You’re never too old! Short and insightful. Well done Jane.

Great insights

Your Career Podcast with Jane Jackson

Diana Holwerda

Have you ever wanted to choose the hours you work, choose where you work choose the people you want to work with, leverage the skills that you really enjoy using and create your own business with unlimited earning potential?One option is to set yourself up as a Virtual Assistant!  You’ll be able to work remotely and as long as you have a good internet connection and technical skills that are in demand, you can work from home, or choose to go to your client’s office or even, potentially, work from a beautiful sandy beach somewhere!This episode focuses on what it takes to be a Virtual Assistant. Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Have you ever wanted to choose the hours you work, choose where you work choose the people you want to work with, leverage the skills that you really enjoy using and create your own business with unlimited earning potential?One option is to set yourself up as a Virtual Assistant! You’ll be able to work remotely and as long as you have a good internet connection and technical skills that are in demand, you can work from home, or choose to go to your client’s office or even, potentially, work from a beautiful sandy beach somewhere!This episode focuses on what it takes to be a Virtual Assistant. Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

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Sharon Swift, Author, Entrepreneur and Seasoned Expat, has been on the move since birth. Sharon has lived across five continents, and has experienced life and cultures of 14 countries over her lifetime so far. Sharon’s move to Sydney in 2005 was her 18th international relocation.Sharon spent her 14 years corporate career working for multi-national organizations including Siemens USA, Abbott Laboratories Germany, Nielsen UK, and WPP’s Kantar Australia. Passionate about helping busy professionals, Sharon established her concierge business in 2011.Sharon is the founder of The Expat Concierge which helps expats with all aspects of their move from the UK to Australia. She works on an intimate basis with executives relocating to Australia, and helps many more via an online relocation tool, SETTLEto. As a veteran expat, Sharon has become a leading commentator on how expats and ‘wannabe’ expats. Sharon is an Official Huffington Post Blogger and contributor to The CEO Magazine, Human Resources Director Magazine and HR Monthly, Sharon has also been featured in Business Insider and now lives in Sydney with her husband Ian and chocolate Labrador, Dillon.We have a chat about her early days growing up the daughter of a British father and a Singaporean Chinese mother, finding her way in her corporate career across the globe after gaining a business degree at university.  Her transitions have provided her with a strong grounding to venture into entrepreneurship with incredible success and we learn all about her international Expat Concierge business.We also discuss what it’s like to be a ‘third culture’ kid – calling everywhere and nowhere ‘home.’  Listen to Sharon’s fascinating journey and find her at www.theexpatconcierge.com Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Sharon Swift, Author, Entrepreneur and Seasoned Expat, has been on the move since birth. Sharon has lived across five continents, and has experienced life and cultures of 14 countries over her lifetime so far. Sharon’s move to Sydney in 2005 was her 18th international relocation.Sharon spent her 14 years corporate career working for multi-national organizations including Siemens USA, Abbott Laboratories Germany, Nielsen UK, and WPP’s Kantar Australia. Passionate about helping busy professionals, Sharon established her concierge business in 2011.Sharon is the founder of The Expat Concierge which helps expats with all aspects of their move from the UK to Australia. She works on an intimate basis with executives relocating to Australia, and helps many more via an online relocation tool, SETTLEto. As a veteran expat, Sharon has become a leading commentator on how expats and ‘wannabe’ expats. Sharon is an Official Huffington Post Blogger and contributor to The CEO Magazine, Human Resources Director Magazine and HR Monthly, Sharon has also been featured in Business Insider and now lives in Sydney with her husband Ian and chocolate Labrador, Dillon.We have a chat about her early days growing up the daughter of a British father and a Singaporean Chinese mother, finding her way in her corporate career across the globe after gaining a business degree at university. Her transitions have provided her with a strong grounding to venture into entrepreneurship with incredible success and we learn all about her international Expat Concierge business.We also discuss what it’s like to be a ‘third culture’ kid – calling everywhere and nowhere ‘home.’ Listen to Sharon’s fascinating journey and find her at <a href="http://www.theexpatconcierge.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.theexpatconcierge.com</a> Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

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Learn what it takes to build a personal brand to attract job opportunities, job promotions and how to take control of your career once and for all!  Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Learn what it takes to build a personal brand to attract job opportunities, job promotions and how to take control of your career once and for all!  Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

HOW TO BUILD YOUR PERSONAL BRAND FOR CAREER SUCCESS - Career Calling Summit Interview

Your Pitch.  Who are you and what have you got to offer? Approaching anyone regarding a job without knowing how to position yourself will waste your time and theirs.Strategise your approach and know what outcome you wish for. You will need an introductory statement when speaking with recruitment consultants, potential hiring managers and with your general network. No one can help you if you are unclear with your messaging.Most of my clients have told me that creating their introductory positioning statement is the hardest part of the job-search process. Why? Because most of us feel uncomfortable talking about ourselves when looking for a job. Many of my clients have told me that they don’t want to sell themselves, they feel awkward and they don’t like ‘big noting’ themselves. What about you? If you feel reluctance, too, all I can say is that if you don’t express yourself clearly and let a potential hiring manager know what a great candidate you are, you won’t get very far in the process! If you don’t sell yourself, who’s going to do it for you? But don’t fear – talking about your suitability for a role does not have to be a hard sell. It’s about stating facts, highlighting the skills and experience that are relevant for the role, and letting your personality shine through. What would you say if someone said, “Tell me about yourself”? The 60- to 90-second introduction is your answer. This introduction shares your employment background and aspirations, including your title, speciality and accomplishments, and also shares your current situation, which means your listener knows how they can help. Delivered well, your introduction can pique your listener’s interest. And, at under 90 seconds, you will stay succinct and to the point. When can you use a 90-second introduction? ♦ To respond to the question, “Tell me about yourself” ♦ During an informational interview/networking meeting ♦ At a pre-screening interview ♦ At a job interview ♦ In social situations ♦ Whenever there is an occasion to market yourself These are opportunities to clearly articulate your career goals and, at the same time, create a positive, lasting impression with the listener. So how do you do it? Listen to this episode and find out exactly how to craft a powerful introductory positioning statement or 'pitch'.  And I wish you much success in your job search!For more support visit THE CAREERS ACADEMY where I support you to create the career you dream of!  Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Your Pitch.  Who are you and what have you got to offer? Approaching anyone regarding a job without knowing how to position yourself will waste your time and theirs. Strategise your approach and know what outcome you wish for. You will need an introductory statement when speaking with recruitment consultants, potential hiring managers and with your general network. No one can help you if you are unclear with your messaging. Most of my clients have told me that creating their introductory positioning statement is the hardest part of the job-search process. Why? Because most of us feel uncomfortable talking about ourselves when looking for a job. Many of my clients have told me that they don’t want to sell themselves, they feel awkward and they don’t like ‘big noting’ themselves. What about you? If you feel reluctance, too, all I can say is that if you don’t express yourself clearly and let a potential hiring manager know what a great candidate you are, you won’t get very far in the process! If you don’t sell yourself, who’s going to do it for you? But don’t fear – talking about your suitability for a role does not have to be a hard sell. It’s about stating facts, highlighting the skills and experience that are relevant for the role, and letting your personality shine through. What would you say if someone said, “Tell me about yourself”? The 60- to 90-second introduction is your answer. This introduction shares your employment background and aspirations, including your title, speciality and accomplishments, and also shares your current situation, which means your listener knows how they can help. Delivered well, your introduction can pique your listener’s interest. And, at under 90 seconds, you will stay succinct and to the point. When can you use a 90-second introduction? ♦ To respond to the question, “Tell me about yourself” ♦ During an informational interview/networking meeting ♦ At a pre-screening interview ♦ At a job interview ♦ In social situations ♦ Whenever there is an occasion to market yourself These are opportunities to clearly articulate your career goals and, at the same time, create a positive, lasting impression with the listener. So how do you do it? Listen to this episode and find out exactly how to craft a powerful introductory positioning statement or 'pitch'.  And I wish you much success in your job search! For more support visit <a href="https://www.thecareersacademy.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THE CAREERS ACADEMY</a> where I support you to create the career you dream of!  Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

INTRODUCE YOURSELF WITH A GREAT VERBAL PITCH

Linda Hill

Linda Hill brings a winning combination of attributes to the competitive field of recruitment: comprehensive academic training, practical business experience, people skills and accountability. Linda was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. She graduated from Stellenbosch University with a four-year degree in education, majoring in art, and then spent some time in the United States on an exchange programme. On her return to South Africa she added a Public Relations diploma to her credentials.In 1996 she moved to London, where she decided to expand her interest in health and beauty. After obtaining the industry's respected CIBTAC and CIDESCO diplomas she worked at salons and spas, lectured beauty therapy at a college in London, and then took up the position of Health and Beauty Manager at a chain of health clubs in London. She honed her recruitment and business skills as Acting General Manager for the chain, and set up her own recruitment agency in 2004.Linda discusses her career history, her stint in the army and what motivated her to move to London and make a huge career change.Find Linda at www.lindahillrecruitment.co.ukGet your FREE Audible.com ebook at www.audibletrial.com/janejacksoncareers Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Linda Hill brings a winning combination of attributes to the competitive field of recruitment: comprehensive academic training, practical business experience, people skills and accountability. Linda was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. She graduated from Stellenbosch University with a four-year degree in education, majoring in art, and then spent some time in the United States on an exchange programme. On her return to South Africa she added a Public Relations diploma to her <a href="http://credentials.In" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">credentials.In</a> 1996 she moved to London, where she decided to expand her interest in health and beauty. After obtaining the industry's respected CIBTAC and CIDESCO diplomas she worked at salons and spas, lectured beauty therapy at a college in London, and then took up the position of Health and Beauty Manager at a chain of health clubs in London. She honed her recruitment and business skills as Acting General Manager for the chain, and set up her own recruitment agency in 2004.Linda discusses her career history, her stint in the army and what motivated her to move to London and make a huge career change.Find Linda at www.lindahillrecruitment.co.ukGet your FREE <a href="http://Audible.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audible.com</a> ebook at <a href="http://www.audibletrial.com/janejacksoncareers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.audibletrial.com/janejacksoncareers</a> Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

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Episode 42:  Cover Letters that Work!  So you're looking to change your career. Whenever you make an application, more often than not you will also be asked to provide a cover letter.  But does it really make a difference in the application process?To be honest, from talking to many human resources professionals and recruiters, the response is about 50/50 as to whether or not a cover letter is important.Many have told me that they go straight to the resume, as they don’t want to read ‘fluff.’  Fluff is what many people put in their cover letters.  You must make the letter relevant and interesting to the reader so you stand out.Many screeners have told me that they always read a cover letter as the letter will highlight the reason WHY someone is applying for the role and also will demonstrate the level of their written communication.   A cover letter gives your personality a chance to shine through!Correct grammar, spelling and layout are so important too.  Let there be enough white space so it’s easy to read.  Make it easy for the reader to see that you are the ideal candidate for the role and that you have what it takes to be successful.  Even if only 50% of recruiters and hiring managers read the cover letter, for those 50 it is essential to get it right.If you want a sample template that you can follow if you are stuck when writing your cover letters, email jane@janejacksoncoach.com and I’ll send you one!Remember that a cover letter should be no longer than one page and what you include must be relevant to the reader.  Do some research into the company and use what is most interesting to you as a ‘hook’ in the letter to show that you would be a good fit for the role.  Don’t over sell, state facts and then let your achievements in your resume do the rest!Email jane@janejacksoncoach.com for a free cover letter template. Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Episode 42: Cover Letters that Work! So you're looking to change your career. Whenever you make an application, more often than not you will also be asked to provide a cover letter. But does it really make a difference in the application process?To be honest, from talking to many human resources professionals and recruiters, the response is about 50/50 as to whether or not a cover letter is important.Many have told me that they go straight to the resume, as they don’t want to read ‘fluff.’ Fluff is what many people put in their cover letters. You must make the letter relevant and interesting to the reader so you stand out.Many screeners have told me that they always read a cover letter as the letter will highlight the reason WHY someone is applying for the role and also will demonstrate the level of their written communication. A cover letter gives your personality a chance to shine through!Correct grammar, spelling and layout are so important too. Let there be enough white space so it’s easy to read. Make it easy for the reader to see that you are the ideal candidate for the role and that you have what it takes to be successful. Even if only 50% of recruiters and hiring managers read the cover letter, for those 50 it is essential to get it right.If you want a sample template that you can follow if you are stuck when writing your cover letters, email jane@janejacksoncoach.com and I’ll send you one!Remember that a cover letter should be no longer than one page and what you include must be relevant to the reader. Do some research into the company and use what is most interesting to you as a ‘hook’ in the letter to show that you would be a good fit for the role. Don’t over sell, state facts and then let your achievements in your resume do the rest!Email jane@janejacksoncoach.com for a free cover letter template. Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

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Sarah James – Change Management Specialist.  Organisations need effective talent development and effective change management strategies.  How do you develop leaders who are agile and responsive to the inevitable changes in the world of work today? Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Sarah James – Change Management Specialist.  Organisations need effective talent development and effective change management strategies.  How do you develop leaders who are agile and responsive to the inevitable changes in the world of work today? Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

Sarah James - Change Management Specialist

Ep. 174 Angela Vithoulkas is a twice elected independent Councillor with the City of Sydney and is the Leader of The Small Business Party. Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Ep. 174 Angela Vithoulkas is a twice elected independent Councillor with the City of Sydney and is the Leader of The Small Business Party. Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

Angela Vithoulkas - Leader of The Small Business Party

Allan Pease

Allan Pease is a global speaker on the power of Body Language, and his best selling books have sold over 27 million copies worldwide. Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Allan Pease is a global speaker on the power of Body Language, and his best selling books have sold over 27 million copies worldwide. Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

Allan Pease - Mr Body Language

Episode 4: SteveO from Northside Radio interviews Jane Jackson, Career Management Coach about her #1 Amazon Australia Careers bestseller, Navigating Career Crossroads, and how to THRIVE when making a change in career direction. Enjoy the banter between SteveO and Jane during the interview as well as valuable careers advice. Jane's book, Navigating Career Crossroads shows you how to identify your true passion and direction in your career and then how to successfully secure a job that is truly rewarding. Navigating Career Crossroads covers the 7 essential steps to make a successful career transition. These steps are: 1. CONFIDENTLY manage change 2. ASSESS what makes you tick 3. RESUMES and marketing communications 4. EXPRESS your professional image and personal brand 5. EXPLORE job search strategies that work 6. RELATE your value and impress at interviews 7. STRATEGIES for career success By following these 7 steps, securing your dream job will be quicker than you think!For additional support visit https://www.thecareerscademy.online where you will find a range of free career support resources. Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Episode 4: SteveO from Northside Radio interviews Jane Jackson, Career Management Coach about her #1 Amazon Australia Careers bestseller, Navigating Career Crossroads, and how to THRIVE when making a change in career direction. Enjoy the banter between SteveO and Jane during the interview as well as valuable careers advice. Jane's book, <a href="https://www.janejacksoncoach.com/book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Navigating Career Crossroads</a> shows you how to identify your true passion and direction in your career and then how to successfully secure a job that is truly rewarding. Navigating Career Crossroads covers the 7 essential steps to make a successful career transition. These steps are:  1. CONFIDENTLY manage change  2. ASSESS what makes you tick  3. RESUMES and marketing communications  4. EXPRESS your professional image and personal brand  5. EXPLORE job search strategies that work  6. RELATE your value and impress at interviews  7. STRATEGIES for career success  By following these 7 steps, securing your dream job will be quicker than you think! For additional support visit https://www.thecareerscademy.online where you will find a range of free career support resources. Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

4 99.3FM SteveOShow Interview

Episode 32:  When it comes to the job search process, many of my clients tell me they’ve found that things have changed over the years.  What are the new trends that are affecting your job search?  How are you going to stay ahead of the game?  If you plan to only stick to traditional methods to apply for jobs, you may end up without even a look in!According to a 2014 Jobvite.com survey, 69% of recruiters expect competition for jobs to increase in 2015. 73% of employers are planning to increase their investment in social networking to find candidates. And in 2014 51% of recruiters planned to increase their investment in mobile recruiting.   However, according to the same survey, recruiters say that 60% of their best candidates are found through referrals.This research confirms that it is more important than ever to do your homework to understand all the methods that are used in recruitment in order to stay competitive when looking for a job. YOUR NETWORKIt is highly beneficial to gain a referral from someone who knows what you can do, can vouch for your work ethic and aptitude and make a strong recommendation that you are a strong contender for the role you are targeting.  In a sea of seemingly identical candidates, the word of one trusted colleague to another is the best way for an applicant to get noticed.  YOUR ONLINE BRAND ON SOCIAL MEDIAWhile referrals are a great way to get your foot in the door, recruiters and employers are also turning to social media.  Social recruiting has become an essential resource in the hunt for qualified job candidates. According to the 2014 Jobvite survey, 73% of recruiters have hired a candidate through social media. And 93% of recruiters review a candidate’s social profile before making a decision. The powerful professional networking site, LinkedIn, continues to be a recruiter’s network of choice and Facebook and Twitter are also gaining in popularity to find and vet candidates.  (94% of recruiters currently use LinkedIn for recruiting, 66% use Facebook and 52% use Twitter.)It is essential to manage your online brand effectively.  Listen to Episode 11 of this podcast, “The Top 3 Tips for a Stand Out LinkedIn profile’ to be sure that you are doing your online brand justice!Mobile Recruiting According to the Jobvite survey, recruiters use mobile devices to post jobs, search for and contact candidates, and forward resumes to colleagues. 51% of recruiters have plans to increase their investment in mobile recruiting.So what does this mean for candidates and employers?  Companies whose websites are optimised for mobile devices will be at an advantage. As for candidates, a survey by GlassDoor.com states that 90% of job seekers will use their mobile phones or tablets as one of their job search strategies in the next 12 months.  That’s a 7% increase from last year.So, to stay ahead of the competition when job hunting this year pay attention to the big shift to online recruitment via social media and mobile devices, where both companies and job candidates are relying on technology to boost their professional brands and reach out to each other.  Balance this out with good old-fashioned face-to-face networking for referrals, advice and guidance and you will stay ahead of the game!So that’s it for today.  Connect with me on LinkedIn – just find me by typing in Jane Jackson  Career Coach in the search field.  Make sure you include a mention of this podcast when you send me a personal note.  It’s all about relationship building after all!  Until next time, believe in yourself and create magic! www.janejacksoncareers.com Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Episode 32: When it comes to the job search process, many of my clients tell me they’ve found that things have changed over the years. What are the new trends that are affecting your job search? How are you going to stay ahead of the game? If you plan to only stick to traditional methods to apply for jobs, you may end up without even a look in!According to a 2014 <a href="http://Jobvite.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jobvite.com</a> survey, 69% of recruiters expect competition for jobs to increase in 2015. 73% of employers are planning to increase their investment in social networking to find candidates. And in 2014 51% of recruiters planned to increase their investment in mobile recruiting. However, according to the same survey, recruiters say that 60% of their best candidates are found through referrals.This research confirms that it is more important than ever to do your homework to understand all the methods that are used in recruitment in order to stay competitive when looking for a job. YOUR NETWORKIt is highly beneficial to gain a referral from someone who knows what you can do, can vouch for your work ethic and aptitude and make a strong recommendation that you are a strong contender for the role you are targeting. In a sea of seemingly identical candidates, the word of one trusted colleague to another is the best way for an applicant to get noticed. YOUR ONLINE BRAND ON SOCIAL MEDIAWhile referrals are a great way to get your foot in the door, recruiters and employers are also turning to social media. Social recruiting has become an essential resource in the hunt for qualified job candidates. According to the 2014 Jobvite survey, 73% of recruiters have hired a candidate through social media. And 93% of recruiters review a candidate’s social profile before making a decision. The powerful professional networking site, LinkedIn, continues to be a recruiter’s network of choice and Facebook and Twitter are also gaining in popularity to find and vet candidates. (94% of recruiters currently use LinkedIn for recruiting, 66% use Facebook and 52% use Twitter.)It is essential to manage your online brand effectively. Listen to Episode 11 of this podcast, “The Top 3 Tips for a Stand Out LinkedIn profile’ to be sure that you are doing your online brand justice!Mobile Recruiting According to the Jobvite survey, recruiters use mobile devices to post jobs, search for and contact candidates, and forward resumes to colleagues. 51% of recruiters have plans to increase their investment in mobile <a href="http://recruiting.So" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">recruiting.So</a> what does this mean for candidates and employers? Companies whose websites are optimised for mobile devices will be at an advantage. As for candidates, a survey by <a href="http://GlassDoor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GlassDoor.com</a> states that 90% of job seekers will use their mobile phones or tablets as one of their job search strategies in the next 12 months. That’s a 7% increase from last <a href="http://year.So" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">year.So</a>, to stay ahead of the competition when job hunting this year pay attention to the big shift to online recruitment via social media and mobile devices, where both companies and job candidates are relying on technology to boost their professional brands and reach out to each other. Balance this out with good old-fashioned face-to-face networking for referrals, advice and guidance and you will stay ahead of the game!So that’s it for today. Connect with me on LinkedIn – just find me by typing in Jane Jackson Career Coach in the search field. Make sure you include a mention of this podcast when you send me a personal note. It’s all about relationship building after all! Until next time, believe in yourself and create magic! <a href="http://www.janejacksoncareers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.janejacksoncareers.com</a> Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

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Jo Green helps people to find their purpose and make a career change.   Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Jo Green helps people to find their purpose and make a career change. Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

105 Jo Green  Firework Career Coach

Ep. 171 Host of the Follow Your Dreams Global Summit, Alexandra Deubner, interviews Jane Jackson, Career Management Coach and Career Change specialist, on how to truly follow your dreams to create a career that is rewarding and satisfying. Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Ep. 171 Host of the Follow Your Dreams Global Summit, Alexandra Deubner, interviews Jane Jackson, Career Management Coach and Career Change specialist, on how to truly follow your dreams to create a career that is rewarding and satisfying. Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

Follow Your Dreams Summit

Episode 34: Forget the sweaty palms and anxiety over meeting people you don’t know. If you’re going to attend a conference, it's the perfect opportunity to Network so consider all the benefits! Networking at a conference is, believe it or not, easier than you think - even if you are a shy person or you think that networking is only for those who like ‘schmoozing.’ Follow the tips below and you may find that you actually have a good time!The benefits from networking at a conference include meeting new people who can give you new information or leads that could generate new ideas or open up new possibilities for you. Think about staying focused on the positive outcomes and enjoying yourself rather than worrying about putting your foot in your mouth. At conferences you will be in close proximity to some big names, leaders in your field, and what a great opportunity to learn from them and give them the opportunity to get to know you too.Now, you can disregard these suggestions and simply do what makes you feel most comfortable, or you can take a deep breath, challenge yourself and give these suggestions a go. Remember that networking is simply about creating an opportunity to develop positive working relationships. It's not about trying to sell something to someone.•Start networking before you even arrive at the conference. Find out who will be presenting and when, who will be attending, who would be in your area of interest and who might be interested in what you have to offer. Have a look at presenters’ websites, find out items of interest and check out their background on LinkedIn.•Find out key presenters emails and drop them a short note to introduce yourself and let them know you look forward to listening to their talk. This may provide a surprisingly easy opening for you at the conference to make contact.•Most likely you will be provided with a nametag at the conference. Wear it as it makes it easier for all those you meet to remember your name.•Arrive early, sit up front, and be attentive so you can raise relevant points after the presentation. Make sure you have your business cards with you and perhaps even a personalised note on the back. (Make sure your business card clearly states what you do and represent – the presenter will receive many cards during the conference so you need to stand out.) After the presentation, if there is the opportunity to speak with the presenter, tell the presenter how much you enjoyed the talk and why. Ask relevant open-ended questions. Ask if you can follow up with an email to them or even a phone call. If you don’t ask, you’ll never know how accommodating the presenter might be.•When talking, get to the point quickly. Have questions prepared so you won't be tongue tied if feeling a little nervous. You may wish to preface your conversation with something like, “I have two quick questions if there's time …” It might be possible to arrange to see the presenter again at another similar event during the conference if they are not free to talk right away. If appropriate have your promotional material (preferably brief and compelling reading) on hand to pass on IF appropriate.•A good networker is a good listener, so while you are talking to the presenter focus 100% on them and not anyone else. Encourage the presenter to talk. Maintain eye contact and open body language. If you promise to follow up on something you’ve discussed, take a quick note and ensure that you do follow up as soon as you can.•Enjoy your time, however brief, with your target audience – this can be fun as well as a good opportunity to connect wit Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Episode 34: Forget the sweaty palms and anxiety over meeting people you don’t know. If you’re going to attend a conference, it's the perfect opportunity to Network so consider all the benefits! Networking at a conference is, believe it or not, easier than you think - even if you are a shy person or you think that networking is only for those who like ‘schmoozing.’ Follow the tips below and you may find that you actually have a good time!The benefits from networking at a conference include meeting new people who can give you new information or leads that could generate new ideas or open up new possibilities for you. Think about staying focused on the positive outcomes and enjoying yourself rather than worrying about putting your foot in your mouth. At conferences you will be in close proximity to some big names, leaders in your field, and what a great opportunity to learn from them and give them the opportunity to get to know you too.Now, you can disregard these suggestions and simply do what makes you feel most comfortable, or you can take a deep breath, challenge yourself and give these suggestions a go. Remember that networking is simply about creating an opportunity to develop positive working relationships. It's not about trying to sell something to someone.•Start networking before you even arrive at the conference. Find out who will be presenting and when, who will be attending, who would be in your area of interest and who might be interested in what you have to offer. Have a look at presenters’ websites, find out items of interest and check out their background on LinkedIn.•Find out key presenters emails and drop them a short note to introduce yourself and let them know you look forward to listening to their talk. This may provide a surprisingly easy opening for you at the conference to make contact.•Most likely you will be provided with a nametag at the conference. Wear it as it makes it easier for all those you meet to remember your name.•Arrive early, sit up front, and be attentive so you can raise relevant points after the presentation. Make sure you have your business cards with you and perhaps even a personalised note on the back. (Make sure your business card clearly states what you do and represent – the presenter will receive many cards during the conference so you need to stand out.) After the presentation, if there is the opportunity to speak with the presenter, tell the presenter how much you enjoyed the talk and why. Ask relevant open-ended questions. Ask if you can follow up with an email to them or even a phone call. If you don’t ask, you’ll never know how accommodating the presenter might be.•When talking, get to the point quickly. Have questions prepared so you won't be tongue tied if feeling a little nervous. You may wish to preface your conversation with something like, “I have two quick questions if there's time …” It might be possible to arrange to see the presenter again at another similar event during the conference if they are not free to talk right away. If appropriate have your promotional material (preferably brief and compelling reading) on hand to pass on IF appropriate.•A good networker is a good listener, so while you are talking to the presenter focus 100% on them and not anyone else. Encourage the presenter to talk. Maintain eye contact and open body language. If you promise to follow up on something you’ve discussed, take a quick note and ensure that you do follow up as soon as you can.•Enjoy your time, however brief, with your target audience – this can be fun as well as a good opportunity to connect wit Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

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Episode 28: THE LONELINESS OF THE JOB SEEKERI was prompted to write this after a coaching session I had with a client this week.  When it comes to career transition, it can be quite challenging and if you don’t have support it becomes even more challenging.  Are you lucky enough to enjoy healthy and happy relationships with a great support group? Or do you feel lonely, or stuck with people who just drag you down? Let’s have a chat about this today because if you’re feeling lonely or you’re unhappy, the job search process will be much harder than it needs to be.One of the biggest issues that many people struggle with is loneliness. And sometimes the people we do know and spend time with aren’t always good for us. But often as we go through life we fall into relationships with people who aren’t necessarily healthy for us, and it can be hard to extract ourselves from them.How do we build healthy new relationships?So how do we strike out and build new relationships with people? And just as importantly, move away from negative relationships that we may feel trapped in – relationships that suck the positive energy from our life and prevent us from building better relationships with more emotionally-healthy friends.Look at yourself firstDo you spend the majority of your time in the wrong relationship, or on activities that take you away from good relationships? If so, you may be trapped in a cycle of temporary friendships and superficial relationships that are briefly exciting but meaningless.But while you may recognise that the people in your life aren’t always good for you, what can you do about it? How can you build positive, lasting relationships?Where do you find great friends who can be ‘the wind beneath our wings’ – people who love and support us through good times and tough times? The first place you need to look, maybe surprisingly, is in yourself. Are you comfortable with yourself?It’s impossible to have a healthy relationship with someone else if you’re not genuinely comfortable with yourself. When you remove yourself from negative relationships and people who drag you down, you’ll often spend more time on your own for a while.But if you fear solitude, you risk staying in situations, or with people, who may not be good for you. You may feel a desperate need to ‘belong’, whether or not it’s the right situation for you to be in.The fear of being alone can lead you to making firm friends too hastily – even if they aren’t the best choice for you.Are you worried you’re not good enough?If you don’t fully value yourself, you also risk not being your authentic self with others, as you’ll be worried the real you is not good enough. Instead you’ll crave external validation of who you are, and that you’re ‘okay’ by being what you think others want to see.This can create a vicious cycle that takes you away from the feeling of peace that comes from accepting that you are ‘enough.’ Enough in your own eyes is the best place to start – from there you can build positive relationships with those who appreciate you for who you really are.Are you happy spending time alone?But what does being comfortable with yourself mean? It means being happy to spend time alone, relishing the freedom of simply reading, writing, learning a new skill, or doing anything you enjoy.Getting lost in the moment while enjoying simple pleasures is amazing for your soul, because when you learn to enjoy solitude, you won’t need to have people around just for the sake of not being alone. And instead you can take the time to seek out people who genuinely add something positive to your life Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Episode 28: THE LONELINESS OF THE JOB SEEKERI was prompted to write this after a coaching session I had with a client this week. When it comes to career transition, it can be quite challenging and if you don’t have support it becomes even more challenging. Are you lucky enough to enjoy healthy and happy relationships with a great support group? Or do you feel lonely, or stuck with people who just drag you down? Let’s have a chat about this today because if you’re feeling lonely or you’re unhappy, the job search process will be much harder than it needs to be.One of the biggest issues that many people struggle with is loneliness. And sometimes the people we do know and spend time with aren’t always good for us. But often as we go through life we fall into relationships with people who aren’t necessarily healthy for us, and it can be hard to extract ourselves from them.How do we build healthy new relationships?So how do we strike out and build new relationships with people? And just as importantly, move away from negative relationships that we may feel trapped in – relationships that suck the positive energy from our life and prevent us from building better relationships with more emotionally-healthy friends.Look at yourself firstDo you spend the majority of your time in the wrong relationship, or on activities that take you away from good relationships? If so, you may be trapped in a cycle of temporary friendships and superficial relationships that are briefly exciting but meaningless.But while you may recognise that the people in your life aren’t always good for you, what can you do about it? How can you build positive, lasting relationships?Where do you find great friends who can be ‘the wind beneath our wings’ – people who love and support us through good times and tough times? The first place you need to look, maybe surprisingly, is in yourself. Are you comfortable with yourself?It’s impossible to have a healthy relationship with someone else if you’re not genuinely comfortable with yourself. When you remove yourself from negative relationships and people who drag you down, you’ll often spend more time on your own for a while.But if you fear solitude, you risk staying in situations, or with people, who may not be good for you. You may feel a desperate need to ‘belong’, whether or not it’s the right situation for you to be in.The fear of being alone can lead you to making firm friends too hastily – even if they aren’t the best choice for you.Are you worried you’re not good enough?If you don’t fully value yourself, you also risk not being your authentic self with others, as you’ll be worried the real you is not good enough. Instead you’ll crave external validation of who you are, and that you’re ‘okay’ by being what you think others want to see.This can create a vicious cycle that takes you away from the feeling of peace that comes from accepting that you are ‘enough.’ Enough in your own eyes is the best place to start – from there you can build positive relationships with those who appreciate you for who you really are.Are you happy spending time alone?But what does being comfortable with yourself mean? It means being happy to spend time alone, relishing the freedom of simply reading, writing, learning a new skill, or doing anything you enjoy.Getting lost in the moment while enjoying simple pleasures is amazing for your soul, because when you learn to enjoy solitude, you won’t need to have people around just for the sake of not being alone. And instead you can take the time to seek out people who genuinely add something positive to your life Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

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Episode 46:  In the next FIVE podcasts we will tackle the five fears that may be holding you back from success.  in this episode we talk about fear no. 1 - the Fear of Failure.So, you think you have a dream, or a goal, you’ve mulled over it and you feel that you want it. What have you done about it? If your answer is, “Not a lot so far,” let’s find out why.Maybe you have doubts or concerns. Maybe you are a bit worried or anxious about taking those first, or those next steps to achieve your goals. Are you procrastinating or hesitating to do certain things or are you simply not taking action to get what you dream for?You know, it all boils down to one thing – Fear. There is some thought, feeling, belief, or possible outcome that makes you uncomfortable and you have been avoiding thinking about the things that make you feel that way.Your fear or fears, can control your life if you let them and can keep you from reaching your full potential. They can stop you from creating that better life for yourself and your family.Rational fears that help keep you safe from harm such as fear of poisonous snakes or bushfires or violent situations are not the fears I mean here. The Fears I mean are those inside your head, the ones preventing you from creating the life you want to live.Before discussing the Fears that are holding you back, let’s make sure that what you want, that dream, your goal, (or even your B.H.A.G. – Big Hairy Audacious Goal) is what you REALLY want for yourself. If you want something because of someone else then maybe you’re not taking action because you don’t REALLY want it at all.Think about it. What do you want? Now, do you want it because your manager wants it? Or do your shareholders want it? Or your parents? Or your partner? Or your peers? Or your children? Or do you want it because it’s what ‘everyone is supposed to want for themselves?’ Specifically who is ‘Everyone’ anyway?What do YOU want for yourself? You are, after all, the most important person in your life. If you don’t take care of yourself you won’t be able to take care of anyone else the best way you could.If you have now decided that your dream, your goal is for YOU, let’s discuss what might be holding you back from achieving it.In my next few posts, I’m going to talk about The Five Fears.Today, let’s discuss Fear Number 1.Fear of FailureThis may seem obvious to you because it’s so common however it certainly will keep you from reaching your goals. The Fear of Failing will prevent you from taking Action. You won’t speak with your boss about that overdue raise or you won’t apply for that new job that sounds so perfect for you or offer to take on additional responsibility because you might fail. You tell yourself that it’s not a good time right now or when ‘something’ happens then it will be the right time.Think about this:THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS FAILURE. ONLY FEEDBACKIf things don’t go the way you hope the first time, are you going to give up? No! Learn from it, reassess the situation, what could you have done better? What could you have done differently to achieve a different outcome?If things don’t go the way you hope the first time what would be the worst-case scenario? If that happens, decide how you will handle it. Once you have a plan for the worst possible thing that can happen, go for it! You are prepared. If you are well prepared, you will learn and when it is time, you will succeed.One must be a god to be able to tell successes from failures without making a mistake. ~Anton Pavlovich ChekhovWhat are your thoughts? What works for you when it comes to overcoming the Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Episode 46: In the next FIVE podcasts we will tackle the five fears that may be holding you back from success. in this episode we talk about fear no. 1 - the Fear of <a href="http://Failure.So" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Failure.So</a>, you think you have a dream, or a goal, you’ve mulled over it and you feel that you want it. What have you done about it? If your answer is, “Not a lot so far,” let’s find out why.Maybe you have doubts or concerns. Maybe you are a bit worried or anxious about taking those first, or those next steps to achieve your goals. Are you procrastinating or hesitating to do certain things or are you simply not taking action to get what you dream for?You know, it all boils down to one thing – Fear. There is some thought, feeling, belief, or possible outcome that makes you uncomfortable and you have been avoiding thinking about the things that make you feel that way.Your fear or fears, can control your life if you let them and can keep you from reaching your full potential. They can stop you from creating that better life for yourself and your family.Rational fears that help keep you safe from harm such as fear of poisonous snakes or bushfires or violent situations are not the fears I mean here. The Fears I mean are those inside your head, the ones preventing you from creating the life you want to live.Before discussing the Fears that are holding you back, let’s make sure that what you want, that dream, your goal, (or even your B.H.A.G. – Big Hairy Audacious Goal) is what you REALLY want for yourself. If you want something because of someone else then maybe you’re not taking action because you don’t REALLY want it at all.Think about it. What do you want? Now, do you want it because your manager wants it? Or do your shareholders want it? Or your parents? Or your partner? Or your peers? Or your children? Or do you want it because it’s what ‘everyone is supposed to want for themselves?’ Specifically who is ‘Everyone’ anyway?What do YOU want for yourself? You are, after all, the most important person in your life. If you don’t take care of yourself you won’t be able to take care of anyone else the best way you could.If you have now decided that your dream, your goal is for YOU, let’s discuss what might be holding you back from achieving <a href="http://it.In" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">it.In</a> my next few posts, I’m going to talk about The Five Fears.Today, let’s discuss Fear Number 1.Fear of FailureThis may seem obvious to you because it’s so common however it certainly will keep you from reaching your goals. The Fear of Failing will prevent you from taking Action. You won’t speak with your boss about that overdue raise or you won’t apply for that new job that sounds so perfect for you or offer to take on additional responsibility because you might fail. You tell yourself that it’s not a good time right now or when ‘something’ happens then it will be the right time.Think about this:THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS FAILURE. ONLY FEEDBACKIf things don’t go the way you hope the first time, are you going to give up? No! Learn from it, reassess the situation, what could you have done better? What could you have done differently to achieve a different outcome?If things don’t go the way you hope the first time what would be the worst-case scenario? If that happens, decide how you will handle it. Once you have a plan for the worst possible thing that can happen, go for it! You are prepared. If you are well prepared, you will learn and when it is time, you will succeed.One must be a god to be able to tell successes from failures without making a mistake. ~Anton Pavlovich ChekhovWhat are your thoughts? What works for you when it comes to overcoming the Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

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Shelly Elsliger

Ep 171 Shelly Elsliger is the President of Linked-Express Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Ep 171 Shelly Elsliger is the President of Linked-Express Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

Shelly Elsliger - Linked-Express

Bobby Umar

Bobby Umar is one of the world's top Leadership speakers alongside noteworthy giants such as Richard Branson, Brene Brown and John Maxwell. Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

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Marc Havercroft is COO and Vice President Strategy, HCM Cloud Strategy and Transformation at SAP Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

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Geoff Anderson

Geoff Anderson is a video producer, best selling author, keynote presenter, video specialist and occasional stand-up comic. Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately! 

Geoff Anderson is a video producer, best selling author, keynote presenter, video specialist and occasional stand-up comic. Want to know what's missing in your personal Career Toolkit? Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the <a href="https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ</a> (it only takes 2 minutes!). Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately!

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