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Six lessons from 2023 on building a life and career you love | EP47
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On this episode, I break share the six lessons I've learned about building a career and life you love in 2023.
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6 tips for succeeding as a startup employee - what I learned from two unicorns | EP46
Want an insider's tips on how to become a rockstar startup employee? On this episode I break down everything I learned from joining the early team at two startups that went on to become unicorns. You'll hear about;
What it means to focus on Outcomes not Outputs
How to become self sufficient
The important of long term relationships at work and how to build them
Why you can "Cheat" at startups
How to become a rockstar by being great at implementation
How to create your own opportunities for promotion
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The 7 lists I keep that are secret weapons in my career (and how you can use them for yourself) | EP45
Five years ago, I started making lists... And these lists have ended up being a bit of a secret weapon for me. They've helped me figure out exactly what I want to do, land jobs and clients that I never thought I 'd imagine... get way more enjoyment and meaning from my work.... and also have a lot more fun...
So on this episode I break down each of these seven secret lists that I keep, I read out some examples from them and tell you how you can use them in your own career and your own life.
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The 3 things I got wrong about my career and what you can learn from them | EP44
On today's episode we chat through all the misconceptions I had about careers. How I thought things would work versus how things ACTUALLY work. I go through the 3 big misconceptions I had and what you can learn ab from them.
We also talk about a concept to help you make better long term decisions, it's called a Personal Balance Sheet and I break down how you can use this to choose between different paths and get more opportunities.
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Finding a job that doesn’t feel like work | Ciaran Gaffney (Founder of Seanchoiche) - EP43
Ciaran Gaffney (aka Gaff) is the founder of Seanchoiche, a storytelling platform that started in Dublin.He started Seanchoiche as a single storytelling night back in 2020 when he was still working his full time job at an agency. But over the last few years, Seanchoiche has exploded - now hosting nights all around the world. Ciaran has left his job to run Seanchoiche full time and is having a blast doing it!
On the episode, we talk about;
How he made the move from his role at an agency, to starting Seanchoiche and ultimately going full time on it
Why it's the perfect fit for him
What his days look like and all the cool shit he does now
Why he thinks Seanchoiche has been successful
His advice for people in full time jobs who are looking to do something else
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Leadership tips, running a sleep business and more | Isabel Malynicz - EP42
Isabel Malynicz is the founder of not one but two businesses, across leadership coaching and sleep coaching
On this episode you will hear about:
Her leadership advice for people in their 20s and 30s.
What she learned from 20 years in HR, from working with Banks in London, to game development companies in Barcelona
Why she left her permanent job to start her own businesses
Exactly what her day looks like now, pros and cons of that versus
How sleep impacts you and the 3 things you can do to improve your sleep
Some of the things she does to find joy and meaning in her life
Check out Isabel's businesses:
Leadership Coaching
Sleep Coaching
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