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Discover different career paths that could bring you happiness. Listen to deep conversations with people who have found a job they love to hear what their life is like and how they got there.

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Discover different career paths that could bring you happiness. Listen to deep conversations with people who have found a job they love to hear what their life is like and how they got there.

    Six lessons from 2023 on building a life and career you love | EP47

    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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    • 38 min
    6 tips for succeeding as a startup employee - what I learned from two unicorns | EP46

    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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    • 28 min
    The 7 lists I keep that are secret weapons in my career (and how you can use them for yourself) | EP45

    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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    • 24 min
    The 3 things I got wrong about my career and what you can learn from them | EP44

    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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    • 24 min
    Finding a job that doesn’t feel like work | Ciaran Gaffney (Founder of Seanchoiche) - EP43

    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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    • 50 min
    Leadership tips, running a sleep business and more | Isabel Malynicz - EP42

    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
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    Leadership Coaching
    Sleep Coaching
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    • 1 hr 10 min

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