Episodes
COVID-19 has impacted careers in so many ways and could change the future of working forever, but what can we learn from similar economic crises of the past? Jon, Ian, and Mital share their stories from the Great Recession and draw parallels (and contrasts) with the pandemic. COVID-19 has also created a lot of uncertainty in our lives and careers, so we dive deep into this topic in our first Career Fear segment.
How have careers evolved from the Boomers to the Zoomers? Ian, Jon and Mital investigate how technology, education, and automation are changing the way we work. And making that next move to further your skills or change careers may require you to take on debt, so we explore this topic in our latest Career Fear segment.
In this episode, Mital, Jon, and Ian consider the positives and pitfalls of working from home and the impact this will have on careers going forward. They also discuss the gig economy and it's appeal during recent times. Also, how is education changing and the need to ensure the right skills are being taught for the jobs of tomorrow.
What challenges and opportunities do women face in STEM careers? Join us in welcoming career coach Dr. Hannah Roberts as our first-ever Stand Out from the Crowd guest to learn more about supporting women and girls to take up and stick with STEM as a career choice. We also use Hannah’s Failure CV as the basis for exploring failure in our latest Career Fear segment.
Why don’t we talk about money? Because it’s emotive, sometimes we just don’t get it, and likely because our parents didn’t talk about it either. Listen in as we welcome certified financial coach Rajesh Modha as our Stand Out from the Crowd guest to get to the bottom of these financial matters in our first in-person recording! And we explore the true cost of financial illiteracy in our latest Career Fear segment. Come join the Crowd!
How can we unlock the power of positivism in the workplace? We welcome Chief Happiness Officer Aurelie Litynski as our Stand Out from the Crowd guest to discuss how happiness and meaning should exist in both our personal and professional lives. And if you have ever felt that you are losing yourself in your career, you are not alone as we tackle this topic in our latest Career Fear segment. Smile, it’s a brand-new episode!
What is the secret to a successful side hustle? Join us for our first multi-guest Stand Out from the Crowd segment with Nick Parker and Matt Baron from The3Engineers to discuss their side hustle to publish children’s books on protecting the environment. We also explore the challenge of starting something new for our latest Career Fear and hope to inspire you to take that all-important first step. Hustle up and tune in for this special episode!
What impact can mental health have on your career? We welcome Kate Lucey, author of Get a Grip, Love, as our Stand Out from the Crowd guest to discuss how she faced her struggles with mental health, the impact on her career, and some of the helpful (and unhelpful) advice she received along the way. And if you are currently experiencing burnout in your career, our latest Career Fear segment will provide some useful advice to get you back on track. Join in for another cracking episode!
How can data be used to address bullying and harassment in the workplace? We welcome Frances Holmes, CEO, and Marie Hemingway, CTO, from award-winning non-profit Speak Out Revolution to discuss how gathering and sharing experiences from across the world has helped to shine a light on this difficult topic. And if you have ever wondered what it takes to speak out about wrongdoing you’ve experienced or witnessed, our latest Career Fear segment will give you the tools to raise your voice. Listen up Crowd as we speak out about bullying and harassment at work!
How can coaching help you to take your career to the next level? Join us as we welcome Trusha Lakhani, Finance and Business Coach, as our Stand Out from the Crowd guest to discuss the benefits that coaching can have on your personal and professional life. And if you have ever feared seeking support in your career, stick around for our latest Career Fear segment to understand how to ask for help on your career journey. Tune in Crowd for the last episode of the season!