Reframe & Reset Your Career: Job Search & Career Development Insights

Harsha Boralessa
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Struggling to land that big promotion or find that perfect new job? This is the podcast for you. If you want a career development and job search podcast, looking at strategies and practical steps to help you succeed, you’ve found it. You will learn from Recognised Experts and experienced professionals, who discuss their careers and the strategies which have helped them progress. Each episode covers topics including mindset, managing failure, resilience, leadership and communication. The podcast is hosted by Harsha Boralessa, which builds on his 15+ year career in the Big 4 accounting firms and Investment Banking. Please subscribe or follow the podcast in your favourite App so you never miss a future episode.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Episode 117. How To Get Your Job Search Back On Track & Find That Dream Job – Tammy Gooler Loeb

    Looking to reset you job search and find your dream job? I had the pleasure of talking with my good friend, Tammy Gooler Loeb about this, her book Work From The Inside Out, and so much more on Episode 117 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. In this episode, we will learn about: Being clear about your values, goals and motivation, Be mindful of remaining in stressful situations for prolonged periods, Small actions can have an outsized impact, We have more choices than we realise but they may not be not be easy,  How to bounce back from lay off, The value of building a strong network and the assistance they can provide, Be intentional and have a specific ask when reaching out to your network, How 2nd and 3rd order connections can be more helpful than you realise in your job search, Understanding your skills and how they help you stand out, How stories can showcase the value you bring during an interview and Building your brand through content creation and smart use of LinkedIn/ social media. Tammy is an Executive and Career Coach, Speaker, Facilitator and the author of the award winning book Work from the Inside Out: Break Through Nine Common Obstacles and Design a Career That Fulfills You. She is passionate about working with clients to achieve growth and deeper satisfaction in their careers and work relationships. She does this by providing individual coaching, training, speaking programs and team facilitation in a wide variety of industries and professions. Tammy brings over 25 years of professional experience to her work and is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach by the Coaches Training Institute and a graduate of the Co-Active Space Leadership Program. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Hampshire College and an MBA from Boston University. Prior to establishing her practice and Tammy Gooler Loeb Coaching & Consulting, Tammy held a variety of positions in mental health services, higher education administration, public policy analysis and fundraising. Her practical knowledge and experience in organizational and leadership development, workplace communications, and change management builds a relatable relationship with clients striving for higher performance results.   People & Resources Mentioned Hacks (TV Series)   Contact Tammy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammygoolerloeb/ Website: https://www.tammygoolerloeb.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tammygoolerloeb   Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/  YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer  LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/  E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.  It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode with Ellie Rich-Poole will be available on Weds 20th May. Thank you for your support! *Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

    47 min

  2. 21 APR

    Episode 116. CORE Leadership: How To Become A Better Leader By Leading From The Inside Out – Miki Feldman Simon

    Interested in learning about strategies to help you become a better leader? I had the pleasure of talking with Miki Feldman Simon about this, her new book CORE Leadership and so much more on Episode 116 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. In this episode, we will learn about:              Understanding what makes you unique and how you stand out from the competition, Taking notice of praise to learn what others think are your special skills, The importance of attitude and how to demonstrate that at work, Developing communication skills, Interview strategies, How to build your network through giving value and not asking too quickly, The CORE Leadership framework, Understanding and overcoming the obstacles that we create like limiting beliefs and self talk, The value of taking action and executing on a consistent basis, How leaders can make better decisions, Not taking things too personally at work and Managing being laid off. Miki Feldman Simon, MSc, PCC, is an executive coach, global business leader, speaker, and author of CORE Leadership who helps high-performing leaders expand their impact and lead with authenticity. Over her three-decade career, she has held leadership roles in marketing, operations, and human resources across multiple industries and guided organizations through growth and successful acquisitions. In her coaching, Miki empowers leaders to align their values, actions, and impact. Known for her warmth and candor, she blends behavioral science with practical tools that drive real, lasting change.   People & Resources Mentioned Dorie Clark – The Long Game Marshall Goldsmith - What Got You Here Won't Get You There Lessons In Chemistry Lilac Girls   Contact Miki LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikifeldmansimon/ Website: https://mikifeldmansimon.com/   Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/  YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer  LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/  E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.  It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode will be available on Weds 6th May. Thank you for your support! *Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

    50 min

  3. 7 APR

    Episode 115. The Resilience Plan: Strategies To Optimise Your Performance At Work & Wellbeing – Dr Marie-Hélène Pelletier

    Interested in learning about strategies to help you build resilience and optimise your performance at work and wellbeing? I had the pleasure of talking with Dr Marie-Hélène Pelletier about this, her book The Resilience Plan and so much more on Episode 115 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. In this episode, we will learn about: Where her interest in psychology came from, Being more intentional and strategic about the choices we make, How to deal with the impact of AI at work, The importance of taking action, especially when you’re feeling stuck, Resilience can be developed, Self awareness and understanding how you’re feeling, Managing and preventing burnout, The impact of optimism on resilience, The benefits of journalling and getting your thoughts out and Being curious and conducting small experiments. Marie-Hélène has over 20 years of experience as a leadership psychologist, executive coach, and senior leader. She is a Member of the Global Clinical Practice Network of the World Health Organization, and past Director on the boards of the Canadian Psychological Association and the International Association of Applied Psychology. She has presented and authored and co-authored a number of industry and academic publications and has won numerous academic and industry awards. Marie-Hélène is a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, an opt-in research community of business professionals. She has also taught leadership resilience for many years at the University of British Columbia’s School of Business. Her award-winning book, The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health, was named a “Top 5 Book to Read” by Inc. Magazine and Forbes. She is a TEDx speaker and delivered Crossing the River: Resilience in the Age of AI, exploring the human and leadership implications of rapid technological change.   People & Resources Mentioned The Elegance Of The Hedgehog – Muriel Barbery Influence - Robert Cialdini Dorie Clark Gena Cox   Contact Marie-Hélène LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmhpelletier/ Website (company): https://drmarie-helene.com/   Free Book Worksheets: https://drmarie-helene.com/free-resources-sign-up/   Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/  YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer  LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/  E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.  It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode will be available on Weds 22nd April. Thank you for your support! *Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

    44 min

  4. 25 MAR

    Episode 114. How AI Can Accelerate Your Career Growth & Insights Into Making Better Decisions – Kate O’Neill

    Looking for insights into how AI can boost your career and how leaders can make better decisions in an ever more volatile environment? I had the pleasure of talking with Kate O’Neill about this, her book What Matters Next and so much more on Episode 114 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. In this episode, we will learn about: Kate’s initial interest was in languages but she found an opportunity in the tech industry, How she created Toshiba’s first intranet, How Kate became the first content manager at Netflix, a role which they created for her, by reaching out to them directly, Insights from working at Netflix, where she was one of the first 100 employees, Understanding what is important to the client and customer when building a product or service, Breaking down and deconstructing complexity, There are many more opportunities to disrupt and innovate than you realise, Reframing Imposter Syndrome, How AI can benefit your career and enhance your work, How leaders can make better decisions in a fast moving world, Kate’s Insights/ Foresights Model for better decision making, Not being afraid to ask questions, no matter how obvious, and challenge the status quo and Following your curiosity and interests can lead to new insights. Kate is a digital innovator, chief executive, business writer, and globally recognized speaker widely known as the “Tech Humanist.” She is the founder and CEO of KO Insights, a strategic advisory firm that enhances human experiences at scale through data-driven and AI-led interactions. Kate has worked with prestigious clients like Google, IBM, Microsoft, and the United Nations, and she was one of the first 100 employees at Netflix. Her groundbreaking insights have been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and WIRED, and she has shared her expertise on NPR and the BBC. Kate has been honored with numerous awards, including “Technology Entrepreneur of the Year” and most recently being added to the ranks of Thinkers50. With six influential books under her belt, including Tech Humanist and A Future So Bright, as well as her latest, What Matters Next (which was recently named to the Thinkers50 Best New Management Booklist), she enlightens business leaders around the world about how to solve human problems at scale. Her podcast, The Tech Humanist Show, was recognized by the Web Excellence Awards.   People & Resources Mentioned Nuar Alsadir - Animal Joy Dorie Clark – The Long Game Steve Jobs   Contact Kate LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateoneill/ Website (company): https://www.koinsights.com/   YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_miSK53n9KnDGBbZE5fzNw   Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/  YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer  LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/  E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.  It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode will be available on Weds 8th April. Thank you for your support! *Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

    55 min

  5. 11 MAR

    Episode 113. Chronoleadership: How To Create Healthier And More Productive Rhythms In Your Work And Life – Camilla Kring

    What is a chronotype, how can it impact one’s professional and personal life and how can leaders use this to build better teams? I had the pleasure of talking with Camilla Kring about this, her new book Chronoleadership and so much more on Episode 113 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. In this episode, we will learn about: Understanding time and our relationship to it, How Camilla became interested in work-life balance, What is a circadian rhythm and why is it important?, The impact of living out of sync with your biological clock, How workplaces tend to favour the early risers, How can late risers thrive in large organisations, The Trust Triangle, Understanding what times of the days, you are most productive and How can leaders promote chronodiversity. Camilla is a visionary engineer with a passion for transforming how we live and work. With a PhD in work-life balance and expertise in chronobiology, she founded Super Navigators to help individuals and organizations create flexible workplaces that accommodate different chronotypes and family structures. Since 2005, Camilla has consulted with organizations on four continents to create healthier, more productive work environments. Her insights have been featured in The New York Times, the BBC, and The Guardian. Camilla is the author of six books and a TEDx speaker.   Camilla is a part of Thinkers50 Radar Class of 2026 for her work at the intersection of chronobiology, leadership, inclusion, and the future of work.   People & Resources Mentioned Frances Frei Dorie Clark – The Long Game Russell Foster - Lifetime Chronotype questionnaire: https://qxmd.com/calculate/calculator_829/morningness-eveningness-questionnaire-meq   Contact Camilla LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillakring/ Website (company): https://www.supernavigators.com/ Website (personal): https://www.camillakring.com/   Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/  YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer  LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/  E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.  It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode with Kate O'Neill will be available on Weds 25th March. Thank you for your support! *Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

    48 min

  6. 25 FEB

    Episode 112. How To Build Great Teams And Help Them Create Clarity & Replenish Energy To Perform At Their Best – Liane Davey

    Looking to learn more about leadership and building great teams? I had the pleasure of talking with Liane Davey about this, her new book Thoughtload and much more on Episode 112 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. In this episode, we will learn about: How Liane initially considered a career in academia but then pivoted to the private sector, Understanding your special skills/ experience and using that as a way into the job you want, Don’t underestimate the skills that come to you naturally and can help you stand out, Why Liane focused on specialising in teams and improving their performance, What makes a good leader? The importance of good communication and how it can be developed. What is thought load and why is managing it important? How to become more focused and productive, Differentiating between emotions and feelings at work, Managing your energy can help your decision making and Using your time productively when looking for work. For over 25 years, Liane has researched and advised teams on how to achieve high performance, working with teams from the frontlines to the boardroom, across industries, and around the globe from Boston to Bangkok. In working with hundreds of teams, including dozens of Global Fortune 500 companies, she has developed a unique perspective on the challenges that teams face – and how to solve them. Beyond her work in the boardroom, Liane is a New York Times Bestselling author of You First: Inspire Your Team to Grow Up, Get Along, and Get Stuff Done and The Good Fight: Use Productive Conflict to Get Your Team and Organization Back on Track and her new book Thoughtload: Manage the Madness and Free Your Team to Do Great Work. She is also a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and has been sought by media outlets for her expertise on fostering healthy teams.  Liane has a PhD in Organizational Psychology from the University of Waterloo, Canada’s #1 Research University among comprehensive universities 10 years in a row.   People & Resources Mentioned Michael Bungay Stanier   Contact Liane LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianedavey/ Website: https://lianedavey.com/   Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/  YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer  LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/  E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.  It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode with Camilla Kring will be available on Weds 11th March. Thank you for your support! *Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

    52 min

  7. 11 FEB

    Episode 111. How A Professional Athlete Builds Resilience, Overcomes Setbacks & Maintains His Wellbeing – Ethan Bamber

    How does a professional athlete build resilience, overcome the regular setbacks, which are part of an athlete’s life and maintain his wellbeing despite the constant pressure to succeed? I had the pleasure of talking with Ethan Bamber, professional cricketer at Warwickshire about this and much more on Episode 111 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. In this episode, we will learn about: Developing self-awareness and understanding yourself, Trusting the process, Don’t overthink and embrace the pressure, The importance of taking action and not just thinking, Becoming comfortable with failure, Overcoming your fears to take action, How Ethan got his big break, Building accountability within a team environment, Leadership insights and building strong relationships, How Ethan struggled during lockdown but managed to bounce back and The benefits of talking through problems. Ethan is a professional cricketer, who started his career at Middlesex until 2024 and then made a successful move to Warwickshire. Ethan is primarily a bowler and has taken over 200 first class wickets but made his first ever hundred earlier this year. Ethan studied theology at Exeter University and an interesting family fact: his parents are professional actors and his father, David Bamber, acted in Valkyrie with Tom Cruise. Ethan is also a fellow Arsenal fan.   People & Resources Mentioned David White (Poet) Dear England (Play) Kate Green Ed Smith   Contact Ethan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethan-bamber-4a50a91ba/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etbamber/   Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/  YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer  LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/  E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.  It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode with Liane Davey will be available on Weds 25th February. Thank you for your support! *Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

    49 min

  8. 28 JAN

    Episode 110. Celebrating Five Years Of Reframe & Reset Your Career – Soma Ghosh & Harsha Boralessa

    To celebrate five years of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast, I invited my good friend, Soma Ghosh, the host of the “The Career Happiness podcast”, to interview me and talk careers, podcasting and much more on Episode 110 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. In this episode, we will learn about: Creating options in your career can give you greater negotiating power with your employer. Overcoming setbacks and managing failure, Being open to new opportunities and making small experiments, How to stand out from your peers, What different generations in the workplace can learn from each other, Building Your Personal Brand, Insights on starting a podcast, How to pitch yourself as a guest on a podcast, How to get unstuck if you’re unhappy at work, Ideas to help you manage a difficult boss, How I was interviewed on national TV as a child, How to become a better communicator and The power of creating content and how it can help your job search. Soma is a careers adviser who has previously worked in education and helping young people with career advice and job hunting. She has a PGdip in Careers guidance as well as and degree in Psychology and Criminology.  Soma runs her own career mentoring business where she helps ambitious women find their dream job and career and understand what their idea of career happiness is.  Soma has written for Thrive Global and Happiful magazine. As well as hosting her own podcast “The Career Happiness podcast” since 2019.  Soma has been featured in BBC work life, Yahoo Finance, Stylist magazine, All Bright collective, Asian voice, Metro and has spoken about peer pressure in linking with careers on BBC Asian network. Soma talks about women who are going through anxiety at work, workplace bullying, confidence, and the importance of wellbeing at work. As well as career change and how to build a portfolio career.    People & Resources Mentioned Irrfan Khan Saif Ali Khan Robert Cialdini Robert Green   Contact Soma LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-sh-oma-ghosh-26086638/ Website: https://www.somaghosh.com/   Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/  YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer  LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/  E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.  It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode with Ethan Bamber will be available on Weds 11th February. Thanks for your support! *Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

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Struggling to land that big promotion or find that perfect new job? This is the podcast for you. If you want a career development and job search podcast, looking at strategies and practical steps to help you succeed, you’ve found it. You will learn from Recognised Experts and experienced professionals, who discuss their careers and the strategies which have helped them progress. Each episode covers topics including mindset, managing failure, resilience, leadership and communication. The podcast is hosted by Harsha Boralessa, which builds on his 15+ year career in the Big 4 accounting firms and Investment Banking. Please subscribe or follow the podcast in your favourite App so you never miss a future episode.

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