Career Confidence

"Our ability to analyse, observe, communicate, and bring a curious nature to what we do are going to be essential over the next decade of work" ___________________________________ 🎥 Watch the full episode on Youtube  👯‍♀️ Sisterhood Club - Website 🔗 Connect with Georgie - LinkedIn  Thanks to our sponsor - CH Talent Solutions   ___________________________________ In today's solo episode, Georgie discusses the importance of critical thinking in the future of work. She emphasises the need for skills like problem-solving, adaptability, and critical thinking in addition to hard skills like learning A.I. and coding. Georgie shares her personal journey of becoming a better critical thinker and provides tips for improving observation, analysis, questioning, and communication. She also highlights the role of curiosity in developing critical thinking skills.   Key Takeaways Critical thinking is a crucial skill for success in the future of work. Improving observation, analysis, questioning, and communication can enhance critical thinking abilities. Curiosity plays a significant role in developing critical thinking skills. Continuous learning and upskilling are essential in the rapidly changing world of work.   Chapters 00:55 The Importance of Critical Thinking06:11 Improving Critical Thinking: Step 2 - Analysis08:07 Improving Critical Thinking: Step 3 - Asking Questions09:56 Improving Critical Thinking: Step 4 - Communication11:49 Improving Critical Thinking: Step 5 - Curiosity14:12 Conclusion and Future of Work  

"Learning about storytelling and being able to integrate storytelling into the way that we communicate is an absolute game changer."   ___________________________________ 🎥 Watch the full episode on Youtube  👯‍♀️ Sisterhood Club - Website 🔗 Connect with Georgie - LinkedIn 🔗 Connect with Pam - LinkedIn Thanks to our sponsor - CH Talent Solutions  ___________________________________ Connect with Emily - LinkedIn Emily's Website  ___________________________________ Meet Emily Edgeley; in today's conversation, Emily shares her journey from being a shy individual to becoming a public speaking coach. Emily emphasises the importance of communication skills in the technology industry and the need for tech professionals to improve their public speaking abilities. Emily highlights the power of storytelling in communication and the impact it can have on connecting with an audience. She also discusses the role of mindset and self-talk in building confidence and offers practical tips for reframing beliefs. Emily and Georgie discuss the importance of tailoring communication to the audience, the role of listening in effective communication, and strategies for overcoming introversion and building confidence. They also explore the impact of fear on public speaking and the importance of managing expectations. The conversation highlights the value of authenticity and relatability in communication and emphasises the need to embrace imperfections.   Key Moments Communication skills are crucial for tech professionals, who often struggle with public speaking and presenting. Storytelling is a powerful tool in communication, allowing for better connection and understanding. Mindset and self-talk play a significant role in building confidence and overcoming communication challenges. Being clear, relatable, memorable, and persuasive are key qualities of a good communicator. The importance of listening as a crucial aspect of effective communication. How to overcome introversion and build confidence in public speaking by reframing fears and managing expectations. How to embrace our imperfections and letting go of shame can lead to more confident communication.   Chapters 03:41 The Importance of Communication in Technology07:45 The Journey to Becoming a Clear Communicator11:20 Overcoming Shyness and Building Confidence15:08 Improving Communication Skills in Tech Professionals20:37 Mindset and Self-Talk in Communication25:22 Practices for Reframing Beliefs and Building Confidence27:24 The Power of Storytelling in Communication28:44 Qualities of a Good Communicator29:13 Tailoring Communication to the Audience31:02 The Importance of Listening35:20 Overcoming Introversion and Building Confidence36:44 Managing Expectations and Fear39:16 Reflecting on Life and Regrets41:08 Advice for Younger Self44:16 Balancing Seriousness and Fun46:28 Authenticity and Relatability in Communication50:22 Overcoming Shame and Embracing Imperfections53:20 Where to Find More Information  

"Staying somewhere longer than what you should... honestly burns bridges. So when you know it's time to leave, take action." ___________________________________ 🎥 Watch the full episode on Youtube  👯‍♀️ Sisterhood Club - Website 🔗 Connect with Georgie - LinkedIn  Thanks to our sponsor - CH Talent Solutions   ___________________________________ In today's solo episode, Georgie discusses the importance of leaving a job or company on good terms without burning bridges. She emphasises the need to recognise when it's time for a change and to take action rather than staying in a role that no longer aligns with your career goals. Georgie also highlights the risk of job regret and the importance of seeking clarity before making a move. She provides practical advice on informing your boss in person, working your notice period with integrity, leaving a thorough handover, and staying in touch with colleagues.   Key Takeaways Recognise when it's time for a change and take action. Avoid job regret by seeking clarity before making a move. Inform your boss in person and express gratitude for the experience. Work your notice period with integrity and leave a thorough handover.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction01:04 Recognizing the Need for Change04:49 Taking Action and Not Burning Bridges06:05 Informing Your Boss in Person08:47 Working Your Notice Period with Integrity09:43 Leaving a Thorough Handover11:06 Following Up and Staying in Touch  

"You are not your job role; you are not the organisation; you need to have that sense of self to really contribute to the organisation"   ___________________________________ 🎥 Watch the full episode on Youtube  👯‍♀️ Sisterhood Club - Website 🔗 Connect with Georgie - LinkedIn 🔗 Connect with Pam - LinkedIn Thanks to our sponsor - CH Talent Solutions  ___________________________________ Connect with Julie Hyde - LinkedIn Julie's Website  ___________________________________ Meet Julie Hyde, Leadership Coach, Author and Resilience Expert. As a seasoned leadership coach and author of "You Always Have a Choice" and "Busy?", Julie brings a wealth of real-world experience and practical wisdom to those navigating the complexities of leadership – professionally and personally.  In today's Career Confidence Podcast, Julie Hyde shares her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship, the challenges she faced, and the choices she made along the way. She also discusses her experience with a cancer diagnosis and how she overcame it. Julie shares insights from her book 'You Always Have a Choice' and the importance of taking responsibility for our choices. Julie emphasises the need to pause, reflect, and align our goals with our values. Julie encourages listeners to trust themselves and make choices that lead to a life they love. In this conversation, Julie Hyde and Georgie discuss self-awareness, turning around toxic cultures, the importance of communication in leadership, and practices for personal growth.   Key Moments 💜 Self-awareness is key to making better decisions, living in alignment with your values and discovering your identity 💜 Toxic cultures can be turned around by understanding the team's perspective, setting goals, and fostering accountability. 💜 Effective communication is vital in leadership to ensure expectations are clear and feedback is given. 💜 Practices like self-reflection and journaling can help individuals grow and improve as leaders.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background02:14 Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship03:33 Facing Challenges and Making Choices08:35 Navigating the Journey of Starting a Business17:34 Overcoming a Cancer Diagnosis26:27 Writing the Book 'You Always Have a Choice'32:36 Balancing Goals and Contentment39:43 Taking Responsibility for Choices49:48 Self-awareness and Values52:17 Turning Around Toxic Cultures56:07 Importance of Communication in Leadership59:27 Practices for Personal Growth01:03:19 Where to Find More Information

"Everyone's an individual, and everyone's got to take responsibility for their own life, for their own career."  ___________________________________ 🎥 Watch the full episode on Youtube  👯‍♀️ Sisterhood Club - Website 🔗 Connect with Georgie - LinkedIn  Thanks to our sponsor - CH Talent Solutions   ___________________________________ In today's solo episode, Georgie discusses the ongoing debate about working from home. Georgie explores the advantages of a hybrid work model, working from home, and the importance of purposeful in-person meetings. Georgie speaks about the need for self-awareness in choosing the right work environment for you but also highlights the value of senior mentoring that we all need to take responsibility for. Georgie raises concerns about remote work potentially hindering career growth and emphasises the importance of being visible in the workplace. She concludes by encouraging listeners to take responsibility for their own careers and to create a purposeful office culture.   Key Takeaways Consider your personal preferences and productivity when deciding between working from home and working in the office. A hybrid work model can offer the benefits of both remote work and in-person collaboration. Junior employees can benefit from learning and mentoring opportunities in the office. Being visible and actively participating in the workplace can contribute to career growth. Take responsibility for your own career and align your work environment with your personal values.   Chapters 01:10 The Working from Home Debate03:02 Setting Up a Productive Home Office04:00 Benefits of a Hybrid Work Model05:25 Purposeful In-Person Meetings06:23 Productivity and Commuting07:16 Self-Awareness and Choosing the Right Work Environment08:13 The Importance of Senior Mentoring09:30 Team Collaboration and Human Interaction10:29 The Value of Learning in the Office11:56 Mentoring Junior Employees13:20 Concerns about Remote Work for Career Growth14:19 The Importance of Being Visible15:44 Taking Responsibility for Your Career17:39 Aligning Work Environment with Personal Values

"Before I started Microsoft, I hadn't done anything in Technology. I've had 8 years to learn technology, and I'm working with people who have been doing this for a lifetime and who have 20-30 years experience in the space, and that can be really daunting"   ___________________________________ 🎥 Watch the full episode on Youtube  👯‍♀️ Sisterhood Club - Website 🔗 Connect with Georgie - LinkedIn 🔗 Connect with Pam - LinkedIn Thanks to our sponsor - CH Talent Solutions  ___________________________________ Connect with Sarah Carney - LinkedIn  ___________________________________ Sarah Carney, Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, shares her career journey and how she became the CTO without a tech degree; in fact, she hadn't even been involved in technology until she started Microsoft, and it took her just 8 years to become the CTO! How?   Sarah offers advice on how she used her transferable skills to continue to develop her career, and she emphasises the importance of taking chances and overcoming fear in order to seize opportunities. Sarah also discusses the role of a CTO, a day in the life and the diverse activities she engages in, including public presentations, customer interactions, and thought leadership. She expresses optimism about the potential of AI while highlighting the need for responsible implementation. Sarah also discusses Microsoft's flexible work culture and the company's focus on diversity and inclusion. Finally, Sarah emphasises the significance of confidence and self-belief in career success and shares her personal approach to building confidence through taking on challenges and learning from failures.   Key Moments 💜 Why it's important to take chances and apply for jobs even if you don't meet all the criteria. "You miss 100% of the opportunities you don't apply for." 💜 How to identify and leverage our transferable skills when transitioning to a new industry or role. 💜  How to build confidence by embracing the possibility of failure and viewing it as a learning opportunity. 💜 Why we should focus on finding roles that align with our skills and interests while enabling us to work on our skills gaps rather than solely pursuing upward career progression. 💜 Why networking and building relationships within our organisation can increase visibility and open doors to new opportunities.   Chapters 03:13 Transferable Skills05:59 Building Confidence08:51 Career Progression at Microsoft15:47 Becoming Chief Technology Officer20:02 The Potential of AI25:21 Finding Balance in Technology Use27:17 Encouraging Girls' Interest in Technology28:43 Expanding Perceptions of Tech Roles30:06 The Importance of Hard Work32:43 Maintaining Work-Life Balance36:39 Microsoft's Flexible Work Culture38:45 Building a Successful Company Culture44:46 The Importance of Confidence in Career Success49:26 Embracing Uncertainty and Personal Growth

"Follow your passion, and you'll never work a day in your life - Well, I did follow my passion and looking back it was the most miserable I've ever been because I was working 7 days a week, 12 hour days!"  ___________________________________ 🎥 Watch the full episode on Youtube  👯‍♀️ Sisterhood Club - Website 🔗 Connect with Georgie - LinkedIn  Thanks to our sponsor - CH Talent Solutions   ___________________________________ In today's solo episode, Georgie discusses how to avoid job regret. She emphasises the importance of seeking clarity and self-reflection to understand what you truly want in your career. Georgie also highlights the need to recognise that no job is perfect and that there will always be aspects one enjoys and dislikes. She advises against jumping ship too quickly and encourages finding fulfilment outside of work. Additionally, Georgie suggests communicating with your current employer to address any concerns or explore other opportunities within your company. Key Takeaways Seek clarity and self-reflection to understand what you want in your career. Recognise that no job is perfect, and there will always be aspects you enjoy and dislike. Avoid jumping ship too quickly and explore opportunities to find fulfilment within your current job. Communicate with your current employer to address concerns or explore other opportunities within the organisation. Do thorough research before making a career move and continuously learn and develop.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Job Regret01:01 Seeking Clarity and Self-Reflection03:20 Understanding Job Imperfections08:32 Avoiding Job Hopping12:12 Finding Fulfillment Outside of Work18:59 Communicating with Current Employer20:46 Doing Research Before Making a Move22:40 Constantly Learning and Developing

"My ways of working were back in the 80's. I was Mrs 8:30 am - 5 pm, I thought that was the way you had to operate in order to be successful" ___________________________________ 🎥 Watch the full episode on Youtube  👯‍♀️ Sisterhood Club - Website 🔗 Connect with Georgie - LinkedIn 🔗 Connect with Pam - LinkedIn  Thanks to our sponsor - CH Talent Solutions   ___________________________________ In today's episode, we celebrate our sixth year in business together. We reflect on our journey, the challenges we've faced, and the lessons we've learned. Whether you own a business, are a leader, or are looking to accelerate your career, you will get something from this episode. We discuss the importance of blind faith, adaptability, having a plan while preparing to pivot, hiring, the power of transparent communication, and the importance of vulnerability in leadership. Georgie also shares the dangers of getting caught up in shiny projects and the value of following your strengths rather than just your passion. But most importantly, we discuss enjoying the journey, celebrating small wins, and choosing joy and gratitude every single day. Key Takeaways Having a plan is important, but being prepared to pivot and adjust is equally essential. Hiring strategically and clearly understanding the business's needs is crucial for success. Transparent communication and vulnerability is key to building strong connections and relationships within your teams Focus on your strengths and what you are good at rather than just following your passion. Continuous learning and growth are important for staying ahead and evolving in your career. Discipline is more important than motivation in achieving long-term success. Enjoy the journey and celebrate the small wins along the way. Chapters 00:00 Celebrating Six Years in Business03:46 Starting the Business and Navigating Challenges06:07 The Importance of Blind Faith and Naivety08:24 The Importance of Adaptability and Flexibility10:09 Having a Plan and Being Prepared to Pivot15:37 Lessons Learned in Hiring23:55 The Importance of Training and Growth26:14 The Importance of Transparent Communication27:20 The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership29:37 Follow Your Strengths, Not Just Your Passion31:05 Never Stop Learning and Growing36:27 The Importance of Continuous Growth41:58 Maintaining Discipline in Challenging Times46:48 Perspective and Gratitude48:01 Discipline over Motivation48:32 Keeping Promises to Yourself52:09 Reframing and Appreciating

"Pattern recognition is going to be really, really important. When you start noticing the people who are excelling, what do they do? What are they learning? What are they involved in? Success leaves clues. It's not down to luck. It's that these people are taking charge of their own lives, their own careers, their own career paths."  ___________________________________ 🎥 Watch the full episode on Youtube  👯‍♀️ Sisterhood Club - Website 🔗 Connect with Georgie - LinkedIn  Thanks to our sponsor - CH Talent Solutions   ___________________________________ In today's solo episode, Georgie shares strategies for accelerating and getting ahead in your career. She emphasises the importance of making your ambitions known and ensuring that you are seen and heard in the workplace. Georgie also highlights the significance of recognising patterns and future trends in the business world, as well as the value of networking and seeking guidance from mentors. Georgie advises listeners to focus on their strengths and work on their weaknesses, both in hard and soft skills. Additionally, Georgie speaks about the need for focus, recharge, and maintaining a balanced life throughout the career journey. Key Takeaways Make your ambitions known and ensure that you are seen and heard in the workplace. Recognise patterns and future trends in the business world to stay ahead. Network and seek guidance from mentors to accelerate your career. Focus on your strengths and work on your weaknesses in both hard and soft skills. Take time to recharge and maintain a balanced life throughout your career journey. Chapters 02:22 The Desire for Progress06:34 Making Your Ambitions Known08:01 Recognizing Patterns and Future Trends11:53 Speaking Up and Being Seen13:20 Playing to Your Strengths16:40 Networking and Seeking Guidance19:30 The Importance of Focus21:50 Taking Time to Recharge    

Former call center employee turned CTO of Jetstar Airways, Cathryn Arnold shares her career journey in this episode. She talks about transitioning to a technology role, leading through chaos during the pandemic, encouraging women in tech, facing challenges as a female in the industry, and the importance of self-care and building career confidence.