So You Want To Be...

Sydney Catholic Schools
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So You Want To Be...

So you want to be a doctor…or a chef…or a lawyer…or a professional athlete... Or maybe you just don’t know what to do when you finish school? Are you wanting to find out how to achieve your dream career? Then Sydney Catholic Schools has got you covered! In a first for Sydney Catholic Schools, we’ve sat down with some of Australia’s most influential people, those at the forefront of their fields, and we’ve reverse engineered their career for a step by step guide on how they achieved success and how you can do the same.

Episodes

  1. 8 DEC

    So You Want To Be - All Things HSC

    Finishing high school is a monumental milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming with all the choices ahead. That’s why we’re here, to guide you through your HSC results and the opportunities that lie beyond.Join Sydney Catholic Schools Curriculum and Innovation experts as we answer the big questions like: What is an ATAR? What happens if university isn’t my path? How do apprenticeships and traineeships work? And most importantly, we share practical tips for making the best decisions for your future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min

  2. 7 APR

    So You Want To Be A Chef - With Colin Fassnidge

    We’re cooking up a spicy episode this week as renowned chef Colin Fassnidgesteps out of the kitchen and into the studio. Colin shares his top tips to give you a headstart in hospitality and jump from the classroom straight into the kitchen. Hosted by Tony Farley and Ashton from Aquinas Catholic College Menai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min

  3. 4 APR

    So You Want To Be A Journalist - With Georgie Gardner

    Channel Nine's Georgie Gardner kicks things off on our podcast this season as shereveals what it takes to make it as a journalist. As one of the country's most prominent newsreaders, she runs us through what sort of personality traits are suited to this career and provides insightful tips for those looking to follow in her footsteps. Hosted by Tony Farley and Thomas from Marist Catholic College Penshurst. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min

  4. 4 APR

    So You Want To Be A Surgeon - With Fiona Wood

    As a highly skilled plastic and reconstructive surgeon, world-leading burns specialist,and co-inventor of a pioneering medical technique, we catch up with Dr Fiona Woodto unpack her remarkable career. Learn how she revolutionised her field with key advice on how you can follow in her illustrious footsteps. Hosted by Tony Farley and Jeremy from Clancy Catholic College West Hoxton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min

  5. 4 APR

    So You Want To Be A Doctor - With Dr Randall Greenberg

    From thinking he was going to get thrown out of university to becoming the ChiefMedical Officer for the Royal Flying Doctor Service in NSW, join Dr RandallGreenberg as he takes us on his journey to becoming an esteemed and highlyregarded Doctor. Buckle up as his journey is not the straight and narrow path youmight expect. Hosted by Tony Farley and Michaela from Marist Catholic College Penshurst. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min

  6. 4 APR

    So You Want To Be A TV Presenter - With Shelley Craft

    Find out how our favourite girl next door, Channel Nine’s Shelley Craft, stays true toherself in such a cutthroat industry. Whether you’re a fan of The Block, Australia’sFunniest Home Videos or with her from the very start during her Saturday Disneydays, Shelley demonstrates how you can ‘flip the script’ in your life and take control of your career. Hosted by Tony Farley and Estelle from Domremy Catholic College Five Dock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min

  7. 4 APR

    So You Want To Be A Lawyer - With The Governor of NSW – Her Excellency Margaret Beazley

    If you’re a budding legal studies student, who better to hear from then The Governorof NSW – Her Excellency Margaret Beazley. With a law career spanning 43 years, hear about her journey overcoming adversity in a male-dominated profession and how she went from Sydney Catholic Schools alumni to the first women to be a judge in the federal court. Hosted by Tony Farley and Oriana from Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min

  8. 4 APR

    So You Want To Be A Professional Athlete - With Ryley Batt

    With the Paralympics just around the corner, we welcome five-time ParalympianRyley Batt to the studio. Find out how he went from getting around on a skateboard and refusing to use a wheelchair to being the greatest wheelchair rugby player the world has ever seen. Hosted by Tony Farley and Rosie Trinity Catholic College Auburn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min

  9. 4 APR

    So You Want To Be A Surf Lifeguard - With Chase Hardaker

    We hear from Bondi Rescue’s very own Chase Hardaker as he takes us through thetriumphs and tribulations of being a community advocate. Hear how he dealt with the pressure and decision-making involved in his senior years at high school, while simultaneously saving lives at Australia’s busiest beach. Hosted by Tony Farley and Ella St Aloysius Cronulla. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
  • 9 Episodes

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4.2
out of 5
5 Ratings

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So you want to be a doctor…or a chef…or a lawyer…or a professional athlete... Or maybe you just don’t know what to do when you finish school? Are you wanting to find out how to achieve your dream career? Then Sydney Catholic Schools has got you covered! In a first for Sydney Catholic Schools, we’ve sat down with some of Australia’s most influential people, those at the forefront of their fields, and we’ve reverse engineered their career for a step by step guide on how they achieved success and how you can do the same.

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