Karen James is the CEO of Business for Development and one of Australia's most well-loved businesswomen. Her vast network and her support of women in the corporate and SME sectors has been a hallmark of her relentless work advocating for women during her time working as a senior executive in the Australian banking sector and her ongoing engagement with Business Chicks, a professional association for women.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

05:29 – How to lead a team during a pandemic
09:51 – Karen’s career journey
17:47 – Thanking the people who helped us in our career
20:21 – How Karen and Renata met
23:23 – Karen’s key strengths that helped her career transitions
26:09 – Poor house concept
28:41 – Living life on purpose
31:03 – Photos in Papua New Guinea
32:08 – What Karen has learned from her career transitions
36:33 – Interview process for not-for-profits
42:41 – Importance of your network
44:59 – Advice for introverts
49:06 – Advice for people in between jobs
54:42 – A bit about the NGO Business for Development

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Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress.

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