Your Career Journey

Welcome to ‘Your Career Journey,’ the podcast designed to be your compass through the twists and turns of career development. Whether you're a seasoned professional navigating a career transition, climbing the corporate ladder, looking to return to work after some time away, or just taking your first steps, this show is for you. Each episode dives into real stories from people who have made their mark. We cover career challenges, triumphs, and everything in between, offering practical insights, inspiration and giving you valuable takeaways for your journey. Expect candid conversations with industry experts and thought leaders who've embraced the highs, weathered the lows and emerged with wisdom worth sharing. Join me and let’s explore the multifaceted landscapes of career development, leadership, and growth together.

Your Career Journey is a business podcast hosted by Emma Graham, with 62 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Emma Graham hosts Your Career Journey, a business show with 62 episodes published.

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  Your Purpose Isn’t Your Job: A Different Way to Think About Meaningful Work

  Sep 28, 202649 min

  What does it actually mean to have purpose at work? And is purpose something we need to go out and find, or could it already be within us? In this episode of Your Career Journey , I’m joined by Jen Margolis to explore the difference between meaning and purpose, and how both can shape the way we think about our careers. Jen challenges the idea that our purpose has to be a particular job, role or career. Instead, she sees it as something much more personal, a unique “core gift” that can be expressed in different ways throughout our lives. We talk about how to uncover the things that give you meaning through your strengths, passions, values and past experiences, including some practical exercises you can try for yourself. We also explore what happens when your current job doesn’t feel particularly meaningful. Jen shares how job crafting can help us find greater meaning in the work we already do, the role leaders and teams can play in creating a shared sense of purpose, and the sometimes difficult relationship between organisational purpose and profit. If you’ve ever questioned what your purpose is, wondered whether your career is meaningful enough, or felt pressure to find the one job that’s supposed to fulfil you, this conversation offers a different way to think about it. To connect with Jen: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jenmargolis Website: amberwoodpractice.com Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videos Your host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: Gain clarity on what’s important to you Confidently communicate your value Build a personal brand and a strong network Take a strategic approach to your next move Navigate the job market effectively Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/ Free Resources: CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

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  What Great Leadership Actually Looks Like: Culture, Purpose & People

  Sep 14, 202646 min

  What does great leadership actually look like? And how do you create a culture where people can perform, grow and flourish? Today, I’m joined by Lara Bezerra, whose career has taken her from Brazil to senior leadership roles around the world, including becoming a General Manager at just 30 and later holding CEO and President positions at some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. One of Lara’s earliest and biggest leadership lessons came from realising that being the person with all the answers wasn’t actually her job. We talk about her shift from proving herself as a leader to creating the conditions for other people to excel, and why communication, vulnerability, purpose and the language we use can have such a profound impact on workplace culture. Drawing on her experience leading teams across different countries and cultures, Lara shares what she’s learned about creating a clear vision, giving people greater ownership, navigating resistance to change and building organisations where purpose and performance can work together. If you lead a team, are stepping into a bigger leadership role, or simply want to think differently about the kind of leader you want to be, there’s a lot to take away from Lara’s career journey. To connect with Lara: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/larabezerra Website: https://workcoherence.com/ Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videos Your host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: Gain clarity on what’s important to you Confidently communicate your value Build a personal brand and a strong network Take a strategic approach to your next move Navigate the job market effectively Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/ Free Resources: CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

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  Can A Marketing Career Lead To CEO?

  Aug 31, 202647 min

  Can a career in marketing lead to becoming a CEO? And if that’s your ambition, what skills do you need to develop beyond marketing? In this episode of Your Career Journey , I’m joined by Natalie Mactier, whose own route to CEO started with an unexpected detour. After struggling to land the FMCG marketing roles she wanted, she spent a decade in sales, an experience that ultimately gave her a much stronger understanding of commercial outcomes, customers and how marketing and sales need to work together. We talk about her move from SEEK into the startup world at Kidspot, how working in smaller businesses helped her become a better problem-solver, and the transition from marketing into her first CEO role. Natalie also shares what being a CEO actually looks like behind the title: making decisions when you don’t have all the answers, constantly learning, and leading people through uncertainty and change. And, inevitably, we talk about AI. Natalie shares how VIVVI is approaching AI across the business, what she’s learning about successful adoption, and why she believes AI has the potential to positively disrupt education. If you’re building a marketing career, considering your path into senior leadership, or thinking about the skills you’ll need to stay relevant as the world of work changes, there’s plenty in Natalie’s career journey to learn from. To connect with Natalie: linkedin.com/in/nataliemactier Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videos Your host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: Gain clarity on what’s important to you Confidently communicate your value Build a personal brand and a strong network Take a strategic approach to your next move Navigate the job market effectively Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/ Free Resources: CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

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  Who Are You Without Your Job Title? Redundancy, Identity & Redefining Success

  Aug 17, 202649 min

  What happens when the career you’ve spent decades building suddenly ends, and you realise just how much of your identity was tied to it? Geoff Curtis spent nearly 30 years building a successful career in communications, including reaching Chief Communications Officer level. But when an acquisition led to redundancy, he didn’t just lose his job. He lost the title, structure and sense of relevance that had shaped much of his adult life. In our conversation, Geoff talks openly about what came next: the emotional impact of redundancy, his tendency to use busyness as a way of avoiding difficult emotions, and the challenge of figuring out who you are when the professional identity you’ve relied on is no longer there. We talk about navigating career transition after decades of professional success, the fear of becoming irrelevant, starting again without having a perfectly formed plan, and Geoff’s experience of writing vulnerably about the patterns he began to recognise in his own life. We also explore how his definition of success is changing, from achievement, status and professional recognition towards values, joy and being more present. If you’ve experienced redundancy, reached a career crossroads, or simply found yourself questioning how much of your identity and self-worth is wrapped up in what you do, this is a thoughtful and refreshingly honest conversation about what happens when the old measures of career success no longer quite work. To connect with Geoff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffreycurtis/ Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videos Your host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: Gain clarity on what’s important to you Confidently communicate your value Build a personal brand and a strong network Take a strategic approach to your next move Navigate the job market effectively Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/ Free Resources: CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

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  How to Create Career Opportunities Instead of Waiting for Them

  Aug 3, 202643 min

  Isabel Thomson-Officer didn't follow a carefully mapped-out career plan. She built her career by creating opportunities that didn't exist, asking for chances others wouldn't, and backing herself long before she felt completely ready. What stands out throughout this conversation isn't just the career moves, it's the mindset behind them. Isabel talks honestly about persistence, taking calculated risks, hearing "no" more times than she'd like, and why some of the biggest opportunities in her career only happened because she was willing to ask. In this episode, we discuss: Creating opportunities instead of waiting for the perfect role How Isabel built her first PR role while still studying Taking the leap to New York and what hustle culture really teaches you Building a career in marketing and communications across multiple industries Why persistence matters more than having the perfect plan Networking in Melbourne and building genuine professional relationships Practical advice for reaching out to people and creating your own opportunities Mentoring, giving back and growing your professional network Why vulnerability has become one of Isabel's greatest leadership strengths The importance of backing yourself before you feel completely ready Whether you're just starting out, considering a career move, or looking for a fresh perspective on leadership and career growth, Isabel's story is a reminder that careers are rarely linear and that some of the biggest opportunities begin with simply asking. To connect with Isabel: linkedin.com/in/isabel-thomson-officer Can you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videos Your host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: Gain clarity on what’s important to you Confidently communicate your value Build a personal brand and a strong network Take a strategic approach to your next move Navigate the job market effectively Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint Explore my coaching programs and free resources: Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/ Free Resources: CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide Book Your FREE Career Strategy Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/emmagrahamconsulting/discovery-call

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