Your Career Podcast with Jane Jackson

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!Episode 206 is the final episode of 2020.  This time last year I flew from London to Sydney after spending 5 weeks with my daughter and her husband who live in London. During that time I welcomed the birth of my beautiful grandson.Fast forward one year and what we took for granted – being with family whenever we wish, international and local travel, going to restaurants, group celebrations, being surrounded by people without feeling wary of every cough and sneeze, dancing, singing and simply ‘being’ – has completely changed.“The Only Constant is Change”There have been many very sad stories, and there have been incredible stories of courage, grit and love too. Let's focus on the positive, the hope, and the practical actions we can take to make 2021 a better year.Job seekers have a choice, even during Covid lockdown as to what they cand do. Take a break, clear your head, and focus on your physical and mental health and kickstart the job search campaign in the new year, or combine these essential self-care measures with a combination of job search preparation activities so you'll hit the ground running in 2021.Even though there are fewer open roles at this time of year, due to the season and also due to Covid-19, the hiring process has NOT completely ground to a halt.Currently there are 126,438 open jobs advertised on Seek in Australia.Maybe taking a well-deserved break will be just what’s required to put you in the right frame of mind to hit the job search process again in the New Year.If you prefer to keep the job search preparation momentum going, I make 5 suggestions on what you can do in this episode.Here are the links I mention in episode 206:Get Stuff Done Accountability Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/getstuffdoneaccountabilityTop 3 Tips for a Stand Out LinkedIn Profile https://janejacksoncoach.com/11-linkedin-top-3-tips/LinkedIn for career success this Online Program (apply this code to get a very special price: MAKEMYDAY)  https://www.thecareersacademy.online/purchase/86749-LINKEDIN-FOR-CAREER-SUCCESS Navigating Career Crossroads book https://www.janejacksoncoach.com/bookMeditations https://www.janejacksoncoach.com/meditationIf you need more support please visit www.janejacksoncoach.comUntil next time, stay safe, stay well and my best wishes for the holiday season to you and your family.  Happy New Year!  >>>  For career clarity and confidence, download Jane's career resources at janejacksoncoach.com  Support the showFind out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes) https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/ Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately.

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!Natasha Hawker is the Managing Director of Employee Matters. With a fascinating background in finance with companies including Westpac, Fuji International Finance and BZW she transitioned into recruitment and then on to Human Resources roles within global management consulting firms before setting up her own HR business. >>>  For career clarity and confidence, download Jane's career resources at janejacksoncoach.com  Support the showFind out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes) https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/ Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately.

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!Throughout this Covid year, as millions of jobs have been lost and lives have been turned upside down, LinkedIn has  been busy rolling out multiple new features in 2020  to help job seekers to build their brand on this platform to make applying for jobs, getting noticed by hiring managers & recruiters, and preparing for job interviews easier.In this episode I share my favourite 4 features for job seekers that LinkedIn has added recently – some of them are VERY exciting, others are definitely worth experimenting with, and all are interesting additions to the functionality of LinkedIn.I talk about:The Voice Pronunciation FeatureThe Resume Builder FeatureThe Job Interview Prep FeatureThe #OpenToWork Feature (yes or no???)To download high value [and free!] career resources that will help you to manage your career and secure a job you'll love, visit https://www.thecareersacademy.online/free-resources >>>  For career clarity and confidence, download Jane's career resources at janejacksoncoach.com  Support the showFind out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes) https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/ Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately.

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!Ahmad Imam, my special guest in episode 203, is a highly regarded Entrepreneur, TV Presenter, Radio Host, Social Media Personality, and Global Influencer who has amassed a following of over one million professionals in under 3 years.  With a values-driven focus on impact and empowerment, Ahmad receives 2 Million+ views on his content per month and has been awarded ‘International Influencer Of The Year 2022’, and announced as one of the ‘Top 10 Influencers To Follow In 2021’.Ahmad has also been recognised with International Honours by the Royal Office UAE and awarded the “Leadership Excellence Award” leading to Ahmad being appointed as the Ambassador to the Royal Office UAE. As the Founder and CEO of ‘The Executive Brand’, an elite social media agency, Ahmad helps CEOs, Executives, Founders, HNWIs and UHNWIs amplify their personal brand, influence, visibility, and positions them as an authority in their field. You can find Ahmad hosting events for Success Resources featuring some of the world’s greatest Speakers, Thought Leaders and Educators including Tony Robbins, Richard Branson and Gary Vaynerchuk to name a few, and is also a Key Presenter and Host for Forbes Australia. Ahmad is on a mission to inspire, empower, and spark the light in others to improve themselves so that they can then improve the world.  >>>  For career clarity and confidence, download Jane's career resources at janejacksoncoach.com  Support the showFind out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes) https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/ Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately.

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!Janine Garner the best-selling author of It’s Who You Know, From Me To We and her latest book Be Brilliant – how to lead a life of influence .I was honoured to be invited on her popular podcast, Unleashing Brilliance, to talk about career change and how to reinvent your career.  And now, it is my absolute pleasure to share with you Janine's amazing career journey on YOUR CAREER Podcast.Over the past two decades, Janine has worked with thousands of high-profile leaders and helped countless of Australia’s top 50 ASX companies and multinationals - EY, CBRE, DXC Technology, Hewlett Packard, Microfocus, Optus and CBA to name a few. Janine is a global thought leader on powerful networking, collaboration and leadership. She is passionate about building high performing leaders and teams and bringing brilliant people together to achieve remarkable results. When she is not on stage, Janine is super proud to have completed two Tough Mudder and one Spartan race and enjoys the hardest challenge of all - raising 3 teenage children, 2 ragdoll cats and a French bulldog called Harvey. Website:  www.janinegarner.com.au Twitter:    Twitter.com/janinemgarner  >>>  For career clarity and confidence, download Jane's career resources at janejacksoncoach.com  Support the showFind out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes) https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/ Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately.

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!William Attoh is a talented Commercial, Employment, Insolvency & Tax Lawyer and is the principal of  Legal Made Easy.So how does a senior pilot flying charter flights from Ghana make a career change to become the principal of a successful law firm in Sydney?   Find out in this delightful conversation with William Attoh.William's law firm is Legal Made Easy, offering high-quality legal services, including court representation and advice, face to face, and online making premium legal services accessible to all who need it. He assists with commercial disputes, debt, insolvency, business law and contracts, employment law, tax law, strata and construction law.After graduating top of his class with Honours, despite working full time whilst studying full time, William worked under some of the most astute Judges in Australia, as Researcher to the NSW Court of Appeal. Before starting his own practice, Will also worked for the Australian Business Lawyers, Law Access NSW, Michael Vassili Barristers & Solicitors and Maddocks. Always looking to give back, Will supports various worthy charities, including the Anne Frank Exhibition Australia, which he helped to set up When not grounded in the aspirational pursuit of justice for clients, doing charitable deeds or lifesaving at the beach, Will may be seen flying the Victor 1 Coastal around greater Sydney, and beyond, as the “weekend warrior pilot”.Where to find William:  https://wwwlegalmadeeasy.com.au  >>>  For career clarity and confidence, download Jane's career resources at janejacksoncoach.com  Support the showFind out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes) https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/ Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately.

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!Welcome of episode 200 of YOUR CAREER Podcast!This episode is dedicated to Mental Health.Mental health is an essential part of our lives.   Our lives can be rocked by the effects of things that may be totally out of our control.  According to the World Health Organisation, mental health is a ‘state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.’Research shows that high levels of mental health are associated with increased learning, creativity, productivity, more pro-social behaviour and positive social relationships, and with improve physical health and also life expectancy.  In contrast, mental health conditions can cause distress, impact on day-to-day functioning and relationships. Mental health is about being cognitively, emotionally and socially healthy – the positive way we think, the positive way we feel and the positive way we develop relationshipsWhat affects our mental health? There are multiple stressors that can lead to exhaustion and burnout. I cover these in my How to Build Confidence online program and I discuss this with you today in SPECIAL EPISODE 200 of YOUR CAREER Podcast.If you’re feeling a bit of a wobble and anxious about your job search process due to redundancy, or other events in your life, my online program will support you step-by-step to gain the confidence to take control of your current situation.Get a 50% discount off the How to Build Confidence Course by applying this coupon code: MAKEMYDAY   >>>  For career clarity and confidence, download Jane's career resources at janejacksoncoach.com  Support the showFind out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes) https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/ Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately.

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!Joseph Akoni is a talented Product Manager at LinkedIn where he works on the Identity (Profile) team. He creates​ products to help members showcase their best personal and professional selves in order to connect them to the best economic opportunity available. Joseph is passionate about the intersection of product and culture and takes pride in creating global products that resonate with local cultures and communities. One of his focuses at LinkedIn has been on developing solutions to improve the profile experience for LinkedIn’s non-United States based users who represent over 450+ million members. Joseph is the creative behind the LinkedIn Voice Pronunciation feature helping networkers to pronounce names correctly.  This is an excellent feature that helps to break down the barriers across cultures and facilitate clear communication.  I was so impressed with this feature that I had to interview him on YOUR CAREER Podcast and find out his career journey. And what an amazing journey it has been!Joseph has extensive experience in the technology sector having worked as a Product Manager at Lyft and NVIDIA, and across various business development and marketing roles at Intel. ​He has both his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Computer Engineering from the University of Florida and the Georgia Institute of Technology, respectively, and has recently received his MBA from the University of California-Berkeley Haas School of Business. Most recently, Joseph has founded ThePZeroPM.com, the premiere website for tips and tools to ensure a successful start to anyone’s product management career.  >>>  For career clarity and confidence, download Jane's career resources at janejacksoncoach.com  Support the showFind out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes) https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/ Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately.

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!Karen Tisdell's career journey spans copy writing in the UK, corporate training in Perth, recruitment in Perth and Sydney and on to entrepreneurship as a LinkedIn Trainer. Karen has a wealth of experience  and a wonderful story of career change to share.Our paths crossed in Sydney a couple of years ago and I was impressed by Karen’s enthusiasm in all she does.  We share a passion for LinkedIn, helping people and businesses to brand themselves effectively so I thought Karen would be a perfect guest for YOUR CAREER Podcast!Now ranked as one of the top LinkedIn trainers in Australia, Karen began her LinkedIn journey in 2005 as a headhunter. Recognising that how we are perceived online would become increasingly important to our career success, Karen launched her business that is now focused solely on LinkedIn. As she says, having a standout LinkedIn profile is far more than a ‘resume on steroids’, it is your professional reputation. You will enjoy this episode with this lovely lady as we share stories and compassion for those going through challenging times during the Covid-19 pandemic, as this is when this episode was recorded.If you need help in your career, you will find a wealth of information in The Careers Academy – there are many free career support resources for you to download plus, if you become a member, instant access to my How to Write a Resume program and LinkedIn for Career Success program. Group Coaching Calls and a one-on-one coaching call with me is included! Visit The Careers Academy  >>>  For career clarity and confidence, download Jane's career resources at janejacksoncoach.com  Support the showFind out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes) https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/ Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately.

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!Paula Dunn is an accidental Entrepreneur, International Award-Winning Speaker, Organisational and Leadership Expert.  Paula and I met at a networking event in Sydney a number of years ago and we found that we share common values, a strong desire to help others in their careers, building confidence and developing resilience in others.With extensive experience in the Medical and Scientific industries, Paula has worked with leaders for some of the biggest brands in the world such as Eli Lilly, Cochlear and Johnson & Johnson. Paula’s best known for helping young women and girls create confidence to conquer life. Thus helping them thrive while making the right decisions for their future success.  She is a sought-after media commentator on Leadership, Mindset and Bullying and has been featured in: ABC Illawarra Radio, Hawkesbury Radio, Illawarra Mercury, Inner West Courier, and more. Awards include: 2018 Regional Finalist category "Superstar Start Up Awards" NSW Business Chamber; 2019 Inner West Regional Finalist for Local Business Awards and was awarded the Prestigious "Women of Excellence" for her Leadership Program for year 10 girls at the Women Economic Forum in India 2019. After her time in the corporate environment, Paula recognised the problems of bullying and corruption in the workplace as a consequence of Globalisation, AI and the Gig Economy.  These technological advances created a scarcity mindset among workers which resulted in feelings of fear expressed as personal insecurity, fear of failure and uncertainty about the future of work.  Paula has Undergraduate Degrees in Biomedical Sciences specializing in Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry graduating with Honours, a Masters in Science graduating with Honours, a Master Practitioner in Business Coaching and Executive Leadership, a Diploma and an Advanced Diploma in Life Coaching and is Certified as a Behavioural Profiler.  For career support visit The Careers Academy  >>>  For career clarity and confidence, download Jane's career resources at janejacksoncoach.com  Support the showFind out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes) https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/ Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately.