Decoded - Career Paths Translated

Decoded - Career Paths Translated

Hosted by Laura Morgan Walsh, DECODED is the career information hub for people starting out in their career. We’re stripping away corporate titles to give 17–25 year-olds insight to today's career possibilities. Every week, I sit down with professionals from the high-speed world of Fintech and Consulting to the essential front lines of Education...and everything in between. In this podcast, we decode: The Role: What the job description actually means. The Path: Degrees, apprenticeships, and the "side doors" to getting hired. The Reality: The best (and worst) parts of the daily grind. Whether you’re choosing your CAO courses or planning a career pivot, we provide insider knowledge based on people's experience so that you can stop guessing and start building. New episodes every Thursday. 🚀 Subscribe to decode your future.

Episodes

  1. 22 APR

    DECODED - Career Paths Translated with Michelle Ní Gabhóid S1 Ep2

    This week my conversation is with Michelle Ní Gabhóid; General Counsel and Company Secretary for Monzo Bank Europe. Michelle shares her career journey from the upset of not getting her 1st choice Univeristy option to in-house legal expert. She discusses the strategic nature of her role, the importance of relationship-building, and how skills transfer across industries, all while exploring the impact of AI on legal and business practices. Enjoy! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 01:27 What Does a General Counsel Do? 03:18 The Diversity of a GC's Daily Work 05:39 Misconceptions About Legal Work 06:01 Michelle’s Childhood and Early Interests 07:24 Dealing with Disappointment and Changing Plans 08:24 College Years and Discovering Law 09:46 Transition from School to College Challenges 10:41 Finding Passion in Company Law 11:28 Understanding FE1 Exams and Legal Qualification Pathways 12:52 Practical Skills in Law and Law Firm Experience 14:40 Working in Law Firms and Building Skills 16:03 Transferable Skills Across Legal Contexts 17:24 The Value of Asking for Help and Feedback 18:52 Law as a Logical and Spectrum-Based Discipline 19:22 Specializations and Career Choices in Law 20:45 Working in London and Restructuring Experience 24:03 Transition to Tech and Stripe Experience 26:52 The Impact of AI on Legal Tasks 29:44 The Value of Skills and Human Judgment 33:07 Knowing Yourself and Career Satisfaction 35:59 The Role of Relationships and Teamwork 39:13 Adapting to Change and Continuous Learning 40:14 Reflections on Career Growth and Resilience 41:10 AI's Role in Future Careers 44:24 The Human Element in a Tech-Driven World 47:09 The Power of Personal Stories and Authenticity 48:01 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts

    48 min

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Hosted by Laura Morgan Walsh, DECODED is the career information hub for people starting out in their career. We’re stripping away corporate titles to give 17–25 year-olds insight to today's career possibilities. Every week, I sit down with professionals from the high-speed world of Fintech and Consulting to the essential front lines of Education...and everything in between. In this podcast, we decode: The Role: What the job description actually means. The Path: Degrees, apprenticeships, and the "side doors" to getting hired. The Reality: The best (and worst) parts of the daily grind. Whether you’re choosing your CAO courses or planning a career pivot, we provide insider knowledge based on people's experience so that you can stop guessing and start building. New episodes every Thursday. 🚀 Subscribe to decode your future.

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