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Feb 13, 2022 • 26min

6 ways to build your confidence

Gunning for a promotion, making a career change or simply wanting to up your confidence level at work? Shell and Em chat about these top tips:👉🏻 find role models for what you want to do👉🏾 prioritise action over feelings👉🏿 look for study and training opportunities👉 care less!👉🏼 do the job before you get the job👉🏽 accept the unknownCheck out the book, 48 Laws of Power by Robert Green: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/n1jdo6⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy as setting up a good personal budget & spending plan. Try the Glen James Spending Plan﹘use coupon code "m3c" to save $20.Join our Facebook community! Got a question for us? Use #careeradviceClick here for podcast resources, links to our stuff, disclaimers & warnings about this episode + more, check out.my millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.We acknowledge the darkinjung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which our studio sits, and pay respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may listen to our podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 6, 2022 • 28min

6 things your boss wants from you

One of the best ways to progress your career is to learn how to communicate well with your boss and understand the qualities they highly value in an employee. Tune in as Shell and Em share 6 things your boss wants from you including:👉🏾no surprises & how to communicate openly and early👉🏿to be solutions-oriented not problem-focused & an example of this in action👉🏻doing what you say you're going to do & how to communicate your capacity realistically👉providing info at a macro level & how to write emails more effectively👉🏼your trust and patient with their process👉🏽optimism, it's underrated!⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy as setting up a good personal budget & spending plan. Try the Glen James Spending Plan﹘use coupon code "m3c" to save $20.Join our Facebook community! Got a question for us? Use #careeradviceClick here for podcast resources, links to our stuff, disclaimers & warnings about this episode + more, check out.my millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.We acknowledge the darkinjung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which our studio sits, and pay respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may listen to our podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 30, 2022 • 39min

toxic culture and what to do about it

Today's episode is such a big topic that many people experience throughout their career - toxic workplace culture. Shell and Em unpack this concept of bad culture - how it develops despite a company's good intentions, some ways to identify it in the recruitment process along with how to identify if a culture doesn't align with your values and what you can do to try and shift behaviours and attitudes in the workplace.Here's the episode mentioned in the chat, sexual harassment in the workplace.⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy as setting up a good personal budget & spending plan. Try the Glen James Spending Plan﹘use coupon code "m3c" to save $20.Join our Facebook community! Got a question for us? Use #careeradviceClick here for podcast resources, links to our stuff, disclaimers & warnings about this episode + more, check out.my millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.We acknowledge the darkinjung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which our studio sits, and pay respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may listen to our podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 23, 2022 • 45min

burnout and resilience at work

Shell and Em talk to Graeme Cowan, a resilience expert on recovering from burnout and how to build resilience at work. They explore:👉🏾what is burnout👉how to become more resilient👉🏿staying in the healthy zone👉🏻and practicing self careRemember to chat with your GP if you are experiencing any issues in regards to your mental health or contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy as setting up a good personal budget & spending plan. Try the Glen James Spending Plan﹘use coupon code "m3c" to save $20: https://www.mymillennial.money/spending-planJoin our Facebook community! Got a question for us? Use #careeradvice: facebook.com/groups/mymillennialmoneyFor podcast resources, links to our stuff, disclaimers & warnings about this episode + more, check out: mymillennial.money/m3cshownotesmy millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.We acknowledge the darkinjung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which our studio sits, and pay respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may listen to our podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 16, 2022 • 1h 13min

growth, fulfillment and finding your genius with Matt Church

Leadership expert Matt Church joins Shell and Em to share powerful insights to help you drive your career and personal development forward. The chat touches on:👉🏼inviting people to buy what you've got vs selling yourself👉🏾the keys to building a fulfilling career👉🏽a 3 step exercise to help you grow in self awareness and take control of your life👉how be a better communicator in the workplace👉🏿a framework to help you become a thought leader in your own rightHere's the book by Annie Duke that Matt refers to: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/doDer2Download Matt's free e-books here: https://www.mattchurch.com/books⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy as setting up a good personal budget & spending plan. Try the Glen James Spending Plan﹘use coupon code "m3c" to save $20: https://www.mymillennial.money/spending-planJoin our Facebook community! Got a question for us? Use #careeradvice: facebook.com/groups/mymillennialmoneyFor podcast resources, links to our stuff, disclaimers & warnings about this episode + more, check out: mymillennial.money/m3cshownotesmy millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.We acknowledge the darkinjung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which our studio sits, and pay respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may listen to our podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 9, 2022 • 17min

fact or fiction: you need experience to get experience

New year.....new job? Whether you’re starting a career or changing careers, Shell & Em share 4 practical strategies to help you get the experience you need to land a job, including:👉🏾valuing the long game👉getting creative about finding your experience👉🏼finding momentum in the job market...who will take you for what you have to offer right now that can benefit you down the track?👉🏿asking for a referee⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy as setting up a good personal budget & spending plan. Try the Glen James Spending Plan﹘use coupon code "m3c" to save $20: https://www.mymillennial.money/spending-planJoin our Facebook community! Got a question for us? Use #careeradvice: facebook.com/groups/mymillennialmoneyFor podcast resources, links to our stuff, disclaimers & warnings about this episode + more, check out: mymillennial.money/m3cshownotesmy millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.We acknowledge the darkinjung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which our studio sits, and pay respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may listen to our podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 19, 2021 • 28min

bonus: career change and the great resignation

What is "the great resignation" and how is it affecting the job market? Shell and Em unpack what it means for you and your career + some tips if if you're thinking of changing jobs.⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy as setting up a good personal budget & spending plan. Try the Glen James Spending Plan﹘use coupon code "m3c" to save $20: https://www.mymillennial.money/spending-planJoin the m3 Send us your questions! Use #careeradvice in the m3 Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/mymillennialmoneyFor podcast resources, links to our stuff, disclaimers & warnings about this episode + more... check out: mymillennial.money/m3cshownotesmy millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.We acknowledge the darkinjung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which our studio sits, and pay respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may listen to our podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 20, 2021 • 33sec

we need your help! tell us what you want to hear

Take a minute now to tell us what you want to hear more of on the podcast! (answers are anonymous):https://symointeractive.typeform.com/m3cfeedback Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 1, 2021 • 52min

how to make career decisions using self reflection

Are you at a crossroads in your career? With 25 years consulting experience working across London, LA, San Francisco, New York and Sydney for brands such as Microsoft, NRMA, Visa and Oporto, Kate Messenger has navigated many a transition throughout her career. Kate now works as the Head of Marketing and Customer Communications at Newcastle Permanent Building Society. In this conversation with Em and Shell, Kate shares what she’s learned, including:👉how plans can still serve a good purpose even if you don’t end up following them👉🏽the value of honing your self awareness and recognising personal biases👉🏻how she’s overcome the fear of making mistakes or the wrong decision👉🏿how simply doing things well can open doors to new opportunities👉some great career advice👉🏾how to know when it’s time to stay, go or make a change👉🏼what defines good culture - it might not be comfort👉🏽finding enjoyment in thinking about what you want in lifeHere’s the book Shell mentions, Radical Candor: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/jWzNdvAnd the book, The First 90 Days: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/kjzydnLearn more about Alain De Botton’s work here: https://www.alaindebotton.comThanks to Newcastle Permanent for supporting this episode. Learn more at: http://newcastlepermanent.com.au/ ⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy as setting up a good personal budget & spending plan. Try the Glen James Spending Plan ﹘ use coupon code "M3C" to save $20: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/m3cshownotesSend us your questions! Email questions@mymillennial.money with the podcast you want your question answered on as the subject.my millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.We acknowledge the darkinjung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which our studio sits, and pay respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may listen to our podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 18, 2021 • 40min

q&a: accessing the hidden job market, stay casual or go permanent, asking your boss for a reference + more

You guys have had some great questions for us, thanks for sending them in! Em and Shell answer questions from the community, touching on:👉🏾high school education on your resume… do you actually need it?👉🏿what you can do if you're working out whether to stay or go👉what you can do if you are feeling your title or role don’t match your responsibilities👉🏻how to tap into the hidden job market through networking + relationships👉🏼the benefits of permanent employment👉🏽who should be your referee and how to have that tricky conversation if it’s your boss👉🏾how to spot some red flags in an interview👉talking to your boss about making adjustments because of a health conditionHere's where you can learn more about your award or agreement: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/awards-and-agreementsLooking for work? Take a listen to our chat on what to do if you're out of work or have reduced hours: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode/626250You can listen to the episode Good Boss, Bad Boss with Michelle Gibbings here: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode/847026Connect with Em and Shell on LinkedIn: Em: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilybowen26 Shell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnsonThanks to Newcastle Permanent for supporting this episode. Learn more at: http://newcastlepermanent.com.au/ ⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy as setting up a good personal budget & spending plan. Try the Glen James Spending Plan ﹘ use coupon code "M3C" to save $20: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/m3cshownotesSend us your questions! Email questions@mymillennial.money with the podcast you want your question answered on as the subject.my millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.We acknowledge the darkinjung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which our studio sits, and pay respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may listen to our podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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