The Inspired Professional

The Inspired Professional
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The Inspired Professional

Thinking about a career change? Not sure where to begin and afraid to take the leap? Join Dr Cathleen as she sits down and chats with some inspiring people about their career journey and how they made a pivot. The conversations will delve into where they started, how they made the change and if the grass is really greener on the other side. Each guest will discuss their unique experiences and give practical advice to people who have been thinking about taking the next step. Listen in and become inspired.

Episodes

  1. Tip 9: Dr Hannah Burrow - Dentist to Tech Co-Founder

    15/07/2021

    Tip 9: Dr Hannah Burrow - Dentist to Tech Co-Founder

    In this episode, Cathleen chats to Dr Hannah Burrow, a dentist turned tech co-founder.  Hannah is the CEO and a cofounder at Kiroku. Kiroku uses AI to automate the least rewarding parts of work, and their first market is dentistry where dentists spend 25% of their day writing clinical notes. Prior to starting Kiroku three and a half years ago, she worked as a dentist, having had roles in practices, hospitals and Public Health England. Listeners of this episode get two months free trial instead of one! Visit https://trykiroku.com  Use code: AUSTRALIA2021 Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredpro Follow on Facebook, visit: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredprofessional/  For more information, visit: https://theinspiredprofessional.com

    41 min
  2. TIP 8: Dr Costa Boyages - International Diplomacy to Medicine

    31/01/2021

    TIP 8: Dr Costa Boyages - International Diplomacy to Medicine

    In this episode, Cathleen chats to Dr Costa Boyages, a diplomat turned general medical practitioner.  Dr Costa Boyages started his professional life as an international lawyer and Australian diplomat where he developed a passion for global health, social justice and the environment. With the dream of raising his family on the idyllic South Coast and making a more tangible difference, he went on to complete his postgraduate medical studies from Sydney University. The diversity and dynamism of general practice lured him into this specialty of medicine. Costa is passionate about holistic, patient-centred care and believes it is the highest privilege to practice medicine in the community he loves. Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredpro Follow on Facebook, visit: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredprofessional/  For more information, visit: https://theinspiredprofessional.com

    43 min
  3. TIP 7: Fae Albulario - Registered Nurse turned Professional Stylist

    26/08/2020

    TIP 7: Fae Albulario - Registered Nurse turned Professional Stylist

    In this episode, Cathleen chats to Fae Albulario a Registered Nurse turned Professional Stylist. They discuss how she discovered her true passion and took the leap from a healthcare field into a creative one. Fae Albulario is a qualified personal stylist who, growing up, knew she wanted to help others and make a difference in peoples' lives. After conversations with family, Fae pursued a career in nursing and achieved her ultimate goal of becoming a Nurse Unit Manager, before realising where her true passions lay. Today, Fae holds a Masters of Advanced Professional Styling and has combined her love for styling and helping others to create Style with Fae. Here, she delves into human behaviour to help others understand the deeper meaning behind clothing. With every client, Fae is committed to instilling confidence and unburying hidden potential to deliver the most transformational experience! Check out her out at http://www.stylewithfae.com and on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/stylewithfae Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredpro Follow on Facebook, visit: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredprofessional/  For more information, visit: https://theinspiredprofessional.com

    36 min
  4. TIP 6: Zara Lim - Ballet Dancer to Lawyer to Creative Business Owner

    28/07/2020

    TIP 6: Zara Lim - Ballet Dancer to Lawyer to Creative Business Owner

    In this episode, Cathleen chats to Zara Lim, a ballet dancer turned lawyer turned creative business owner. They discuss her multiple career changes and her latest pivot in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Zara Lim is a ballet dancer turned lawyer turned creative business owner and self-taught painter. Graduating from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws with Honours, Zara worked as a intellectual property and commercial litigation lawyer at global and boutique law firms, and also served as an associate to a judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria. At the end of 2019, Zara went all in with her true passion, Edward Kwan, a bespoke label specialising in custom hand painted bow ties, ties and invitations, predominantly for wedding clients. Prior to her law career, Zara trained full-time in ballet for 7 years at the Australian Ballet School and the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School.  Check out her label at https://www.edwardkwan.net or on instagram @_edwardkwan  Follow on instagram https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredpro Follow on Facebook, visit: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredprofessional/  For more information, visit: https://theinspiredprofessional.com

    49 min
  5. Tip 5: Daniel Cheng - Investment Banking to Medicine

    16/05/2020

    Tip 5: Daniel Cheng - Investment Banking to Medicine

    In this episode, Cathleen chats to Daniel Cheng a former Investment Banker who is now studying Medicine. They discuss his career journey thus far and his advice for people thinking about making a switch. Listen to the end to hear Daniel's thoughts about why so many people are unfulfilled with their careers.  Daniel Cheng is a former Investment Banker now studying Medicine at the University of Sydney. He decided to make the switch after one year of full time work and hasn't looked back since. Daniel is currently in Orange, undertaking a rural clinical placement as part of the third year of his medical degree. Follow on instagram @theinspiredpro Follow on Facebook, visit: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredprofessional/  For more information, visit: https://theinspiredprofessional.com

    36 min
  6. TIP 4: Dr Omar Sabré - Dentist turned Forbes 30 under 30 Entrepreneur

    05/04/2020

    TIP 4: Dr Omar Sabré - Dentist turned Forbes 30 under 30 Entrepreneur

    In this episode, Cathleen chats to Dr Omar Sabré a dentist turned entrepreneur. They discuss his journey from dentistry to founding the premium leather goods brand,  MAISON de SABRÉ. https://maisondesabre.com/ Dr Omar Sabré is a dentist turned entrepreneur. Graduating from the University of Otago, Omar moved to private practice and became intensely involved in the education space, working closely with leading dental manufacturers, universities and conferences to present his work. In 2017, and in the face of adversity, he set out to start MAISON de SABRÉ, a pure-play premium leather goods brand and hasn’t looked back since. Currently based in Gold Coast, Omar has just joined the Forbes 30 under 30 List of 2020 alongside his business partner and brother, Zane. Visit: Instagram: @theinspiredpro  https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredprofessional https://www.theinspiredprofessional.com

    1h 14m
  7. TIP 3: Dr Aaron "Medic" Chamberlain - Doctor turned Esports Commentator

    08/03/2020

    TIP 3: Dr Aaron "Medic" Chamberlain - Doctor turned Esports Commentator

    In this episode, Cathleen chats to Dr Aaron "Medic" Chamberlain a doctor turned Esports commentator. They talk about his journey from medicine to commentating for one of the most popular online games in the world and he shares his advice for people looking to make a career pivot. Medic is a doctor turned freelance commentator for professional video game tournaments. After completing his medical training and working in the NHS, he moved to Berlin to pursue his passion for gaming and now works as part of the broadcast team for the League of Legends European Championship or LEC.  Many thanks to Medic again for his time and if you would like to see more of him, follow him on Instagram and Twitter @MedicCasts. Be sure to catch him on LEC by watching the live games on Youtube on the LoL Esports channel.  Follow on instagram @theinspiredpro  Follow on Facebook, visit: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredprofessional/    For more information, visit: https://theinspiredprofessional.com

    35 min
  8. TIP 2: Lauren Salanitro - Classical Music to Financial Technology

    17/02/2020

    TIP 2: Lauren Salanitro - Classical Music to Financial Technology

    In this episode, Cathleen catches up with her high school friend Lauren Salanitro and they chat about her career journey thus far. Lauren is an accomplished cellist who now works in the financial technology sector. They talk about her life as a cellist, how she made the move to San Francisco and her transition into the world of fintech. She also gives some poignant insight into the difficulties of making a big career change.  Lauren Salanitro is an Australian classical musician who now works in fintech in San Francisco. Having grown up playing the cello, she graduated from the University of Sydney's Conservatorium of Music with a Bachelors of Music Performance and a Bachelor of Arts. She subsequently attended UC Berkeley in San Francisco. Lauren currently works as the team lead in customer operations at Brex, an innovative fintech startup.  Follow on instagram @theinspiredpro  For more information, visit: https://theinspiredprofessional.com

    36 min
  9. TIP 1: Dr Linda Do - Dentist turned Actress

    29/01/2020

    TIP 1: Dr Linda Do - Dentist turned Actress

    In the very first episode, Cathleen has a chat with Dr Linda Do, an Australian Dentist turned Actress. They discuss why she decided to become a dentist, how she made the transition to acting and her advice to people thinking about making a pivot in their career. Dr Linda Do is an Australian dentist turned actress. She graduated from Latrobe University's Dental school and after several years of private practice in Melbourne, decided to take a leap and follow her life long passion for acting. Currently based in Toronto, she has just finished filming her first lead in a short film and shot a national commercial. Follow on instagram @theinspiredpro For more information, visit: https://theinspiredprofessional.com

    44 min
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Thinking about a career change? Not sure where to begin and afraid to take the leap? Join Dr Cathleen as she sits down and chats with some inspiring people about their career journey and how they made a pivot. The conversations will delve into where they started, how they made the change and if the grass is really greener on the other side. Each guest will discuss their unique experiences and give practical advice to people who have been thinking about taking the next step. Listen in and become inspired.

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  • Creator
    The Inspired Professional
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © The Inspired Professional
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