In today’s rapidly changing world of work, interim leadership roles are on the rise. What are Interim Executives? In episode 258 of YOUR CAREER PODCAST we why interim leadership roles are on the rise and may be an excellent option for the next step in your career.

An interim executive is an experienced, C-Suite level leader recruited to fill a leadership vacancy. Responsibilities and focus vary depending on the position and the current needs of the organisation.

Interim CEO’s, for example, are a smart short-term strategic move while an organisation prepares for a long-term leadership change.

Caroline McAuliffe is a Senior Partner at Watermark Search International who specialises in interim executive search, helping organisations find and deploy senior C-suite executives with deep functional and leadership expertise for short-term projects or roles.

With over 18 years of experience in interim executive search, Caroline leads the interim executive team in Sydney, serving a diverse range of sectors, including ASX 300, government, for purpose, human services, higher education, infrastructure, transport, energy, utilities, industrials, and manufacturing.

She is passionate about enabling organisational transformation and performance improvement through interim executive solutions.

She is also the co-author of The Rise of the Interim Executive, an award-winning book for executives who want to explore and succeed in the interim executive marketplace.

Caroline is a qualified executive coach and a lifelong learner, has completed a Graduate Certificate in Careers Education and Development, and is currently completing a Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences (Psychology) and is Certified in HR Management.

Discover why Executive Interim Search may be an excellent option for the next step in your career, and be inspired by Caroline’s fascinating career journey and career insights.

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In episode 258 of YOUR CAREER Podcast I speak with Geoff Martin who is an inspirational executive HR Leader, Executive and Career Transition Coach who can positively turn any downside, whether business, or personal, into blue sky and value.

In this podcast interview we discuss how encephalitis; brain surgery and Geoff’s near-death experience has strongly influenced how he now approaches his life and work.

Geoff’s overseas experience and love of all things Japanese (he is fluent in the language) has enabled him to create a career that truly is his Ikigai (his reason for being).

Geoff’s experiences range from HR Director of an ASX listed human services company, and senior HR roles in the insurance and banking industries.

He has led national HR teams supporting client groups of over 2000 employees.

He’s worked with leaders including Board Chairmans, Board Remuneration & Selection Committees, CEOs and C-Suite executives.

Geoff works with his clients to take a holistic approach in how each role aligns to important lifestyle, family, values, and wellbeing goals.

This is Geoff’s ‘Professional Purpose’ that has developed from his lived experience of surviving his near-death illness and his subsequent career transformation not only in productivity and quality, but importantly in happiness, wellbeing and whole-of-life.

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HOW TO NAVIGATE A MID-CAREER CRISIS

Are you facing a mid-career crisis? Don’t PANIC! The good news is that there is a FORMULA for career success! In episode 257 of Your Career Podcast we focus on this formula.

Firstly, are you STUCK IN A RUT?
Have you ever felt stuck in your career? Like you’re not making any progress, or you’re not enjoying your work anymore? You are not alone. Many mid-career professionals face a career crisis at some point in their lives.

I frequently come across this CAREER SCENARIO:

You’ve jumped from job-to-job, feeling dissatisfied, always looking for the elusive perfect role. Or you’ve been working in the same company for over 10 years, doing the same kind of work, day in and day out.

You are good at what you do, but you feel frustrated, bored and unfulfilled. And you also feel unappreciated and that affects your self-confidence and job satisfaction. You want to do something more meaningful and challenging, something that aligns with your passion and purpose.

And of course you need to earn a living too. But you realise it’s not all about the money, even though your priority is to ensure that you can pay your bills. But you don’t know what you’re passionate about, let alone the ‘purpose’ that you’re supposed to find.

There are so many options and possibilities, and you don’t know which one is right for you. You're scared you may make a wrong move, or risk your financial stability. Perhaps you have people who depend on you and your income too.

You feel trapped in a career that no longer suits you, but how can you make a break for it without risking everything? And another month goes by, then another and a year later you realise you’re still in the same place, continuing around on that proverbial hamster wheel.

And then redundancy looms … oh no! You feel anxious and pray that your role won’t be affected. Then a call from HR for a meeting and your heart sinks. What you had hoped would never happen, is happening.

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When considering your own career journey, it's inspiring to learn from those who have made successful career transitions and reinvented their career. In today's episode we are in conversation with Head of Operations and Human Resources at TryPOD Australia and Enigma HR, Trevor Weeding.

In this episode we discuss the challenges candidates experience during job interviews, discuss the worst job interview experiences and also how a badly delivered redundancy notification can affect an employee's emotional wellbeing and mental health.

A little background on Trevor: After a successful 35 year career in the media industry, Trevor “reinvented” himself in 2014 and embarked on a new career path, based in Sydney’s southern suburbs, focussing on connecting local business and their community.

He spent 10 years as a Board member at ESBEC, Eastern Suburbs Business Enterprise Centre, supporting SME’s with training and skills support.

Trevor has also been on the boards of community radio 2NBC - FM and The Morris Children’s Fund and is still a keen supporter of St George Medical Research Foundation.

After 3 years in the recruitment and HR industry, Trevor transitioned into entrepreneurship and founded Development Pathways in early 2020, where his passion for assisting small business became his business.

This led to him being chosen for his new role at Trypod Australia and Enigma HR.

The Law of Reciprocity is a mantra for Trevor and he is a BNI member and member of three local business chambers.

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The future of work and how to land a job in 2024. In episode 255 of Your Career Podcast, let’s take a look at what’s next when it comes to your career. I cover what you must do for your career success in the next 12 months.

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POSITION YOURSELF FOR CAREER SUCCESS IN 2024

Career Reflections

Before deciding on your career moves in the coming year, first gain clarity around your professional journey. Reflect on your achievements and identify what truly motivates you. Download and complete my CAREER REFLECTIONS JOURNAL.

Goal Setting

According to research from Zippia, people who set goals are 10 times more likely to be successful. Those who write down their goals are 42% more likely to achieve them. We discuss this in detail in this episode.

And I also discuss the importance of these important topics for your career success this year:

Continuous Learning and Skill Development

Generative AI

Future Skills

Thanks for listening and I hope you will take action on what you learn in this episode.

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How to Future Proof Your Career in 2024! In a recent LinkedIn Livestream, I teamed up with LinkedIn Livestream expert, Gillian Whitney, to discuss how you can Future-Proof Your Career in 2024. In this episode I share the recording of our ‘live’ discussion and you'll benefit from the comments and questions we received from the audience during our session too!

We answer 6 key questions:

1. How to get clear on what you want to achieve in 2024

2. How to become a content creator on LinkedIn to attract the opportunities you desire

3. How to create an effective content strategy for success in 2024

4. Why you must add video and live streaming to your personal branding strategy

5. How to choose your live stream equipment

6. How to repurpose your live streams to reach a wider audience

As a career coach helping professionals to take control of their careers, I highlight the importance of becoming a content creator in 2024 to position yourself as the expert 'go-to' person in your field, and explain the power of LinkedIn Livestreams to broaden your audience reach.

Gillian Whitney, who runs Video Easy Peasy, covers future-proofing strategies, including using the versatility of platforms like Streamyard and the potential of repurposing the content you create to reach your target audience (recruiters, hiring managers and, for business owners, your customers and clients).

Authenticity in your messaging emerges as a central theme as we both advocate for genuine connections over scripted performances during a live broadcast. We also explain the significance of an effective content strategy for establishing yourself as an industry expert.

Video is a crucial element in personal branding, and you will discover how to effectively self-promote your capabilities without feeling too ‘sales-y’.

We share practical live streaming essentials and cover lighting, sound quality, and equipment recommendations.

During this fascinating discussion we delve into the broader aspects of navigating life's challenges, including self-assessment, adapting to AI in career development, and viewing AI as a tool rather than a crutch. Times are changing and we all must adapt to the changes in order not only to survive as professionals, but to thrive!

Enjoy this episode and prepare yourself for success in 2024!

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Justin Nelson enjoyed a successful real estate career before identifying a big gap in the market. True to his calling, to fill that gap he transitioned into entrepreneurship as the Founder and CEO of Sphere Rocket VA, an industry leading virtual workforce company.

Since 2020 Sphere Rocket has placed over 4,000 virtual assistants, serving over 1500 growing small businesses.

Justin began in real estate at the age of 17, running marketing, lead generation, and inside sales campaigns.

After getting licensed, he quickly became a top producing agent, generating $320,000 in gross commissions his first year using social media and marketing growth hacks.

In 2019 Justin started coaching new and veteran agents to create leverage in their businesses through social media, hyper growth strategies, and eventually virtual assistants.

The need for a service to help small business owners hire and effectively use virtual workers quickly became apparent, so Justin transitioned from corporate to entrepreneurship and Sphere Rocket was born.

Justin is an in-demand speaker and coach, teaching the principles of leverage, passionately creating freedom for tens of thousands of people every year.

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Changing career later in life has become a notable trend in Australia, as it has in many other parts of the world, due to a combination of factors.

While each individual’s reasons may vary, several common trends and drivers contribute to this phenomenon.

I was invited to discuss this on Sunrise on Channel 7 recently, as a career coach and career transition specialist, and enjoyed having the film crew turn up at my home to film the interview for the broadcast (watch the interview on my YouTube channel).

The condensed interview is included in this podcast episode. Let’s understand the key drivers for this change in careers for older workers in Australia, and listen to the episode for details and inspiration if YOU are thinking of making a career change.

Main reasons for making a change are:

· A longer life expectancy

· The evolving workforce

· A desire for personal fulfillment

· Financial security

· Redundancy and Job Insecurity

· New education and training opportunities

· Age Discrimination protections

· Work-Life balance

· Retirement redefined (listen to my interview on the 'Retirement Success Podcast' with Dennis Heath)

· Personal growth

· Mentorship and experience

The increasing prevalence of career changes later in life in Australia reflects the shifting of priorities and recognition that one’s career journey can be dynamic and multifaceted.

What are your thoughts? Please join the conversation and add your opinion and thoughts on this LinkedIn Post (which features my Sunrise on 7 interview) or on my YouTube channel.


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