Is This A Silly Question?

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In the 'Is this a silly question?' podcast, we answer your career-related questions that may be too 'silly' or 'awkward' so you can get an experts' perspective on the topic.

  1. 09/20/2024

    26: Make Solving Problems Your Superpower

    From Hospitality to Head of Marketing at BT (part of Westpac Group)!  Rachael Dickinson, Head of Marketing at BT, tells you how problem-solving is a universal employability skill A.K.A your career superpower. Rachael shares her journey to finding her career superpower through 20 years of experience in the Marketing, Brand and PR roles within the Finance and Wealth Management industry. Find out about the 3 'paramount' skills to succeed in any corporate role. Most likely you have these skills and are developing them while studying, working or volunteering. Listen to find out how they can become your employability superpower.

    28 min

  2. 01/09/2024

    25: Paying It Forward

    Paying it forward means more than money! While in the wealth management industry, this could mean paying it forward in mentorship. The who, what, when, and whys of having a mentor are answered in this episode by Jessica Looi, Senior Private Client Advisor at UniSuper. Join us as we delve into Jessica's passion for empowering women in the industry.

    36 min

  3. 12/26/2023

    24: Classroom to Corporate

    Stressed about your first corporate job? This week, we're joined by Angus Hannan, Associate Advisor at Stanford Brown, to discuss his journey from university to the office. As a Striver alumnus, hear how his semester abroad, sports, and post-grad studies helped to transfer his skills across to his current role. Listen in to hear his advice on stepping outside your comfort zone! Check out Stanford Brown's podcast here: https://stanfordbrown.com.au/sb-talks-podcast/

    37 min

  4. 12/12/2023

    23: Winning in Wealth

    Welcome to the Season 3 premiere! If you're curious about a successful career in financial advice, Sandhya Maini, Head of Zurich Assure, speaks about her experiences in the wealth management industry. "A career that changes lives". Listen now for unique insights from a c-suite woman in advice.

    37 min

  5. 06/02/2023

    22: Navigating Changes

    From Melbourne to Sydney; from corporate to start-up. Our Striver Community Manager, Melanie Nguyen, shares her story of life-changing decisions and words of wisdom for young career starters.

    25 min
  6. 21: Lead By Passion

    05/04/2023

    21: Lead By Passion

    Passion. Fulfillment. Success. How closely are these things intertwined? Sue Viskovic answers this question by sharing her own experiences of how following her passions has lead her to amazing career opportunities on this week's episode.

    32 min

  7. 04/18/2023

    20: The Passion for Advice

    A long term role in advice - what's that look like and how has Insignia Financial's Samatha Sun transformed her own career and the lives of young career starters entering the employment market as the industry landscape evolves?

    23 min

  8. 02/27/2023

    19: Point A to Point D

    Most of the time, your professional career will not be a straightforward trajectory. We sit with Anthony Takyi through anecdotes of his career so far, and how he went from studying management strategy to his role as the Head of Careers Engagement at Chartered Accountants.

    33 min
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In the 'Is this a silly question?' podcast, we answer your career-related questions that may be too 'silly' or 'awkward' so you can get an experts' perspective on the topic.

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