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46: Finding a career in sustainability - Fiona Place

Ahead of World Environment Day on June 5th, in this episode we meet Hays’ very own Global Head of Sustainability, Fiona Place.

Having worked in a number of roles related to sustainability, Fiona is in a perfect position to advise listeners on finding a job within the sector. She shares her own career story, as well as broader insights on the skills required to succeed, current trends and what to look for in potential employers.

45: Why a career map is important for women - Kathryn Bishop CBE

In this episode, we meet Kathryn Bishop CBE, who, amongst other achievements, is a consultant and teacher at the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford. Kathryn is author of 'Make Your Own Map: Career Success Strategy for Women', and discusses why mapping your career is so important.

44: How employees can push for greater diversity & inclusion in the workplace - Sheree Atcheson

In episode 44 of the Hays Worldwide Careers Advice Podcast, we are joined by multi-award winning leader and ED&I expert Sheree Atcheson. Sheree offers advice to listeners on how they can find the confidence to shape a diverse and inclusive workplace.

43: How to develop mental toughness in the workplace - Doug Strycharczyk & Dr Peter Clough, AQR International

In this podcast, Doug Strycharczyk and Dr Peter Clough of AQR International discuss the insight from their book, 'Developing Mental Toughness', and how mental toughness can affect your performance in the workplace and when searching for a new job.

42: How to improve your presentation skills - Jay Surti

In this podcast, keynote speaker and author, Jay Surti, shares the dos and don’ts of giving presentations at work, as well as how best to tackle any fears or difficult scenarios.

Are you struggling to find real meaning in your working life?

Listen to this podcast from Shannon Houde, Founder and Managing Director of Walk of Life Coaching for expert advice to help you make a difference in your career.

You can also read the full transcript here: https://social.hays.com/2021/06/30/podcast-41-how-to-find-meaning-in-your-work/

Timestamps:
(01:08) Please could you introduce yourself to our listeners and give an overview of your career to date?
(02:00) So, you've had quite a varied career. Did that lead into your interest in career purpose and to write your book Good Work as well?
(02:56) How have you personally found meaning in your own career?
(03:51) And in your book, you begin by exploring the concept of impact careers. Could you just explain to our listeners what you mean by this in a little more detail?
(05:07) Why is it so important that we find purpose and meaning in our jobs? And do you think, this need to find meaning has grown because of the pandemic?
(07:02) Is there anything that you can tell our listeners now on how they can find a sense of purpose in their day-to-day roles?
(08:18) What would you say to those that are struggling to find meaning in their current roles?
(09:43) Are there any strategies you can share with our listeners that they can follow to find an organisation that matches their personal values and traits? And how important would you say it is for them to do that?
(12:11) So, if a person has decided to search for meaning elsewhere, in a new job, for instance, how can they effectively demonstrate their commitment to the employer’s purpose on their CV or during the interview stage perhaps?
(14:38) If you had one piece of advice to help our listeners navigate their careers throughout the pandemic and beyond, what would that be?