Best Working Well in Wellington Podcasts (2025)

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INTERVIEW: How to Pivot From a Career That Doesn't Feel Quite Right, w/ Joseph Liu (TED Speaker) 44:57

2M ago44:57

44:57

Imagine to spend your entire life marching towards a career... only to realise it wasn't for you. But even worse: To discover it on your first weeks on medical school. Would you keep going, or risk everything to find a life that feels more like... you? Today's guest: Joseph Liu - Keynote speaker, career consultant, and podcast host dedicated to hel…

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REPLAY: The SECRET to Work Life Balance (Steve's on Paternity Leave) 1:01:02

2M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

As I'm slowly returning back from paternity leave, I thought it would be fitting to share an episode on the very thing we work for: Our life. Is having work-life balance achievable? Is it realistic? What does work-life balance even mean to me? These are likely questions you've had running through your head. What does your current work-life balance…

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HAPPY FRIDAY: Wave goodbye to sticks & carrots. There's a better alternative for your career. 22:01

3M ago22:01

22:01

If you're a millennial, chances are you've got boomer parents. Parenting with reward and punishment. Sticks and carrots. Extrinsic motivation. And this might lead to a career choice based on reward and punishment. A well paying "prestigious" job. Implied negative consequences if you didn't go to college. Safe professions. And the result? A drainin…

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Why do so many people hate their jobs–and what you can do about it: 7:02

3M ago7:02

7:02

The Monday Blues. Hump day. TGIF. It's become so normal, we've just accepted that you should dread work and celebrate the end of the work week. Why do we put up with this? Why do we settle for jobs that drain us, rather than energise us? Especially when they're not necessarily meaningfully contributing to society. And more importantly, what can yo…

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Between Two Beers: How a Conversation with Mates Turned into NZ's Top Podcast 50:15

3M ago50:15

50:15

My life's mission is to help working professionals like you take the next steps in their professional lives and design a career that works for them. And part of that mission is interviewing some of the most interesting career changes on the planet. Top career coaches. As well as regular people like you and me who went from a standard career and de…

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MOTIVATION: Don't Follow Your Passion. Here's What You Should Do Instead: 10:47

3M ago10:47

10:47

You've been told your entire life, to follow your passion. That if you just love the work you do, work won't feel like work at all. And yet, you're sitting at your desk, clock-watching, questioning whether you made the right career choice. But what if you've been looking at it all wrong? In today's Monday Motivation, I'm going to convince you why …

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HAPPY FRIDAY: Practice is over-rated. Here's an even better idea: 11:39

3M ago11:39

11:39

Growing up, we get told to practice. Practice your alphabet, practice your timetables, practice your sports drills. But what if you're practicing the wrong things? What if you're not focusing on the things you're good at? Do you even know what your strengths are? Maybe you don't even realise how good you are at certain things, because they come so …

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Wealth is an Illusion. Here's Why: 6:45

3M ago6:45

6:45

What is it costing you to keep chasing the illusion of wealth? In today's episode, we're going to break free from the consumerism mindset. - If you’re enjoying this podcast, don’t forget to follow us on your favourite app. - Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf - To contact Steve directly, visit: https:/…

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INTERVIEW: You're Not Working to Your Strengths. Here's What You Should Do Instead, w/ Gallup 37:03

3M ago37:03

37:03

This week, I'm joined by Jim Collison & Saurav Atri - two experts on using your strengths at work. You'll learn: How to truly figure out your strengths How working to your strengths will transform your career And I'll give you one simple tool you can use today to put this conversation into practice. - If you’re enjoying this podcast, don’t forget t…

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MOTIVATION: Why Work is Such a Slog–A Simple Fix: 9:33

3M ago9:33

9:33

You see others who seem to love what they do, thriving in their careers, and you wonder: What's wrong with me? Why does work feel like such a slog? Why does it feel like I'm constantly trying to keep up, instead of excelling? And then, Doubt creeps in. You start to believe, maybe you're just as not talented as others. But here's the truth: You're …

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HAPPY FRIDAY: The Research Behind Career Freedom–Why it's Important. 6:42

4M ago6:42

6:42

You grew up thinking careers were linear. Step one: get a degree. Step two: land a job. Step three: climb the ladder. But you've seen enough examples of people not following this path to know it's bullshit. And often, these people are happier than the corporate warriors climbing the ladder. You want more from your career: one that grows with you, …

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"Climb the Ladder"-"Getting Ahead"-"The Winning Edge"–What Does it All Mean? 9:34

4M ago9:34

9:34

Harder. Better. Faster. Stronger. Can't we see that it's an endless competition that we're all destined to lose? Climb the ladder. The winning edge. Getting ahead. It's all a competition, that's unsustainable. What can you do instead? In this episode, you're going to find out. - If you’re enjoying this podcast, don’t forget to follow us on your fa…

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INTERVIEW: Learn This SECRET from a Career Transition Expert w/ Mark Langford 36:26

4M ago36:26

36:26

Have you ever wished you could get some advice from other career pivoters? Not just one or two tips, but the whole process. Even better: what if you could get 10,000 hours of experience in the career transition space? Heck, if you talk to someone like that, you might be talking to an expert. Mark Lankford is that expert. He started on Wall Street,…

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TIP: Why Monkeys Go Further Than Ants (in their careers). 9:57

4M ago9:57

9:57

You're working hard, but it's sometimes hard to see where this is all going. Deep down you wonder. What if I've chosen the wrong path? What if I'm wasting time, climbing higher in a role I don't even like? But imagine sticking with the wrong ladder for the next 5, 10, or even 20 years? Sure, you might earn a decent pay check, or pick up a fancy ti…

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MOTIVATION: A NEW Framework for Your Career. 8:28

4M ago8:28

8:28

You're stuck in a career that feels like it's going nowhere. When you started in your job, it felt like the perfect stepping stone to success. A clear ladder to climb. But now? You're staring at the same desk, the same tasks, and the same routine you've been in for years. You thought you'd have it all figured out by now. More money. More purpose. M…

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REFLECTION: A Brutal Reality Check. 4:54

4M ago4:54

4:54

You wake up every day, rushing into the same routine: Work emails, meetings, deadlines. You tell yourself, you'll chase those dreams "some day", but some day isn't a date on your calendar–and your life calendar has an expiry date. When was the last time you reflected on the fact you're going to die? In this episode, we're going to reflect on the k…

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MISSION: Venting About Work? Here's What You Can Do Instead: 8:48

4M ago8:48

8:48

How many times have you sat with your closest friends, venting about work, and dreaming about doing something different? But how often do those conversations actually lead to action? The truth is, most of us are great at talking about change, but terrible at holding ourselves, or each other, accountable. How many conversations have you had where th…

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HAPPY FRIDAY: Use THIS Method to Get Proven Career Benefits. 5:38

4M ago5:38

5:38

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to achieve their career goals faster than others? Is it talent, hard work, or even luck? Maybe it's something much simpler–something you can tap into today. You've probably heard the saying, "You're the sum of the five people you spend the most time with." It isn't just some motivational quote, it's actua…

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Social "norms" are a facade. Here's why: 8:26

4M ago8:26

8:26

People love putting you in boxes: Ben the accountant. Jess the lawyer. Steve the Vet. We're taught from a young age to aim for stability, safety, and predictability. Deviating from that is seen as a threat. Not just to you, but to the very framework they've built their lives around. It's not just a career path. It's an identity. And when you show …

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INTERVIEW: The Messy Middle–What to do in a Career Crisis w/ Laura Robichaux 41:35

4M ago41:35

41:35

Today's guest is a walking case study on what happens when we chase external success, but it doesn't match who we are on the inside. She is, in her own words, a corporate dropout, a recovering codependent, people pleaser. She was a very successful professional in the advertising industry, only to get burnt out to the point. She couldn't get out of…

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TIP: You've Done Your Bucket List Wrong. Here's Why: 7:43

4M ago7:43

7:43

Have you ever stopped to think about what you would regret if your time ran out tomorrow? It's an uncomfortable thought, but most of us live as though we have an infinite number of days. We work jobs we don't love, postpone our dreams, and tell ourselves I'll get to it "someday". But here's the thing: Someday is never guaranteed. And as we grow ol…

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MOTIVATION: Wondering What Could Have Been in Your Career? 9:15

4M ago9:15

9:15

You wake up every morning, rush through your routine and dive headfirst into a job that if you're being honest with yourself, barely energises you anymore. It's not that you hate it, it pays the bills, keeps you busy. But deep down, there's this gnawing sense that something's missing. Maybe you've got a passion project gathering dust. Or dreams you…

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REFLECTION: Imagine Retiring Realising This: 5:27

4M ago5:27

5:27

You're a working professional. You're busy–from one deadline to the next, one promotion to the next goal. But when was the last time you stopped and truly reflected on your life and career? When you stopped measuring yourself by someone else's goalposts and started living a life true to your own measure of success? This Sunday, we're going to refl…

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MISSION: You're not doing this and it's CRUCIAL to your career. 6:13

4M ago6:13

6:13

You're at the end of another work week. You're working hard, keeping busy, but deep down, you wonder, is this really what I'm meant to be doing? Most of us are so busy doing that we don't take the time to listen. We ignore the small moments of joy, the activities that energise us, and even the people who inspire us. What if you could pause, step b…

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HAPPY FRIDAY: The PROVEN Research Behind "Fake it til you make it." 5:55

4M ago5:55

5:55

Imagine walking into a room full of people you admire–You're wanting to make an impression in your career, to stand out to be noticed, but as soon as you step inside, self doubt creeps in. Your palms sweat, your heart races, and a small voice whispers, "You're not good enough." Now imagine flipping a switch–a confidence switch–and all that doubt d…

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Being "Civilised" is Over-Rated. Here's Why: 7:03

4M ago7:03

7:03

How much of your life is dictated by what others consider "normal"? You sit at a desk all day because it's considered professional. You might wear a suit and tie because it's civilised. You put on shoes even when they hurt your feet, because that's just what people do. But have you ever stopped to wonder why...? Why do we force ourselves into unco…

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INTERVIEW: How to Hand in Your Resignation... in Spite of Fear w/ Alexis Martinez 34:42

4M ago34:42

34:42

What does it take to leave a safe corporate environment–complete with a potential six figure salary, so you can finally live and work on your own terms? Today I spoke with Alexis Martinez, a former wealth management professional at Merrill Lynch. She's spent five intense years helping high net worth clients, only to discover she was burnt out and …

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TIP: Your Career Timeline Holds the Clue to Future Happiness. 6:49

4M ago6:49

6:49

Your career is on autopilot. You're working hard, showing up every day, but something feels off–like you're drifting, not driving, through your professional life. We often look at our jobs as one long blur of repetitive, sometimes meaningless tasks. And if you're drifting through your career, you might be thinking... "Is this really it?" What if t…

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MOTIVATION: The One Moment in Your Life Worth Listening To. 6:57

4M ago6:57

6:57

Do you feel like life is speeding by so quickly that you barely have time to figure out if you're on the right track? Every week, the days blur together–work, eat, sleep, repeat–and amidst that blur, you might miss the subtle signs that your life is trying to tell you something. In today's Monday Motivation, I'm going to help you kickstart your wo…

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REFLECTION: A Surprisingly Easy Way to Find Your Dream Job... Without Sacrificing Everything Else. 4:00

4M ago4:00

4:00

You're worrying about making the right choice in your career. Every decision feels like it could make or break you. You lie awake at night, worrying about the future, while quietly hoping everything will just work out, and you'll find yourself in your dream job. You don't wanna reach retirement regretting the career decisions you did or did not mak…

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MISSION: A simple, proven strategy for stopping career stagnation. 5:44

4M ago5:44

5:44

Are you feeling like your career is going nowhere? Every day feels the same: the monotony, the lack of progress, the dreams of what 'could be' slipping further away with each passing Monday. You're not just unsatisfied, you're beginning to doubt if change is even possible for you. But what if there's a simple and proven way to break free from the c…

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HAPPY FRIDAY: You're Taking Your Career Too Seriously. Here's Why: 5:58

4M ago5:58

5:58

You want to come across as a professional: to your clients, to your colleagues, to your boss. But are you taking yourself too seriously? And how is it costing you in your career? In this happiness episode, you're going to find out. - If you’re enjoying this podcast, don’t forget to follow us on your favourite app. - Join the Escape the nine to fiv…

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THOUGHT: THIS is holding you back from making a career change. But it's irrelevant. 4:41

4M ago4:41

4:41

We all have embarrassing moments etched in our memories. That time everyone laughed at us in primary school. That rejection in high school. That night we got drunk at college and humiliated ourselves. But how many embarrassing moments do you remember in your life not involving you? And why is this relevant to your career? In this week's Thought of …

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INTERVIEW: A Mindset Shift That Will Transform Your Career w/ Taylor Sleaford 42:36

4M ago42:36

42:36

What makes for a meaningful career and who are these people achieving it? How have people escaped the 9 to 5 with a smile on their face ad how have they done it? My life's mission is to help working professionals like you take the next steps in their professional lives and design a career that works for you. Having interviewed some of the most int…

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TIP: If You're Looking for the Perfect Job, You're Doing it Wrong. 12:39

4M ago12:39

12:39

What do I want to be when I grow up? It's a question we've all asked in our lives–and if you're thinking about making a career change, chances are you may also be thinking, how do I find a job that I like, or maybe even love? How do I change careers without losing the financial security of my current job? How do I balance my career with my persona…

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MOTIVATION: A Simple Way To Make The Right Career Choice. 5:22

4M ago5:22

5:22

You're paralysed. Paralysed by the fear of making the wrong choice: the wrong location, the wrong job, the wrong career. If you're in a 9 to 5 job that's not a fit for you, it's natural to fear changing careers. And making the wrong choice all over again... same end result: dissatisfaction in your job, not being your best self at work, and feeling …

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MISSION: You Probably Can't Handle THIS... 7:48

4M ago7:48

7:48

Growing up, your parents were probably critical of you, the news is negative, and if you spend any time on social media, it's hard not to feel like you're not living up to expectations. The result: Most human beings are self critical. It's a survival mechanism. But what's the downside–and how does it affect your career? In this episode, you're goin…

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HAPPY FRIDAY: How a Life-Altering Event Might Change Your Career. 7:00

4M ago7:00

7:00

It's another day of work and other day questioning your life choices. Another day stuck in traffic. But this day is different. Imagine waking up in an ambulance, in a serious car crash an your way to work... Ever wondered how a life altering event can lead to profound personal change? In this happiness episode, you're going to find out. - If you’re…

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Comedies Resember Working Life More Closely Than You Think - And It's No Joke. 6:12

5M ago6:12

6:12

If you're in a job with endless reports, passive-aggressive managers, and meaningless memos, maybe you need a career change. In this week's thought of the day. You're going to discover why comedies like Office Space resemble the corporate workplace closer than you think. - If you’re enjoying this podcast, don’t forget to follow us on your favourite…

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INTERVIEW: How to Quit a Well-Paying Job - THREE Lessons From a Vanilla Panic Attack w/ Chris Stemp 50:32

5M ago50:32

50:32

How can you escape the nine to five, unlock your golden handcuffs, and find work you enjoy... without losing your financial freedom? In today's episode, you're going to hear from Chris Stemp, about how to quit a well paying job. He was a financial analyst at a fortune 500 company, before having a panic attack at work, quitting, and becoming an ent…

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TIP: You're Missing Out if You Haven't Done This. 6:09

5M ago6:09

6:09

Have you ever listened to yourself in a conversation? How do you sound? How do you come across? What sort of messages are you telling yourself and those around you? Imagine recording yourself talking and playing back what you hear... It might sound like a vain, narcissistic, or even bizarre thing to do–but there's a hidden benefit that will help yo…

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MOTIVATION: This Little Secret Will Help You Finally Leave Your Dead-End Job 3:50

5M ago3:50

3:50

You're dissatisfied at work, come home from work exhausted, with barely enough energy to crash on the couch, order Uber eats, and binge on your latest Netflix show? You're wanting to make change in your career, but how do you even start when you've barely got the bandwidth to choose take out to order? Today, I'm going to share something that might …

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REFLECTION: When Are You Zoned in at Work? 3:29

5M ago3:29

3:29

Imagine turning up to work happy, immersed in your job, completely at peace with yourself. This Sunday, we're going to reflect on the key lessons from this week. - If you’re enjoying this podcast, don’t forget to follow us on your favourite app. - Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf - To contact Steve di…

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MISSION: Three Ways to Find Work Where Time Melts Away 5:47

5M ago5:47

5:47

You know those days where time seems to fly by? You're completely immersed in what you're doing and you end the day absolutely buzzing. Imagine experiencing that on a daily basis in your job. You're a working professional trapped in a 9 to 5 job. But have you considered the time where YOU'RE totally in flow? When time melts away, and you feel comp…

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HAPPY FRIDAY: You're Not Doing Enough of This in Your Career: 5:39

5M ago5:39

5:39

When you think about making change in your career, but don't, you're avoiding something crucial in your career: The F-word. Failure. And there's a reason: it sucks. But how can we lower the stakes to create an environment, where you are not only comfortable failing, but you want to fail. In this happiness episode, you're going to find out. - If you…

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Tech Billionaires Don't Let Their Kids Do This: 4:24

5M ago4:24

4:24

You're wanting to make changes in your career and it can be natural to look at some of the most successful people on the planet and wonder what they got right in their careers. People like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, And Sundar Pichai. But what about what they don't do? More specifically, what did they not let their own children do, growing up? In this…

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TIP: Give Your Brain a Break. Here's Why: 5:53

5M ago5:53

5:53

You're stuck in your career and you want to make change. You want more from your job–more enjoyment, more purpose, heck even more money–why not? You're a month into 2025, and you're no closer to achieving those career goals than you were at the beginning of the year. Today, I'm going to give you some advice that seems to go against everything you'r…

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MOTIVATION: Three EASY Ways to Stop Worrying About Work. 5:18

5M ago5:18

5:18

There's a lot to worry about in the modern world: Cost of living. Climate change. Even just trying to correct a joke without offending anyone. There's a base level of anxiety that comes with being a human being–one of the reasons why nicotine and the alcohol industries are so profitable. When it comes to your career, there's also a lot to worry abo…

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REFLECTION: This ONE Little Choice Will Accelerate Your Career 5:51

5M ago5:51

5:51

You wake up, get out of bed, and make the first choice of your day. Most likely, you check your phone. And if you don't do it immediately, I guarantee you'll make the seemingly insignificant choice to look at your phone throughout the day. But what if you made a different choice? A seemingly small choice that will change everything. This Sunday, we…

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An Approach to Your Career That Pays Off in Every Area of Your Life 6:40

5M ago6:40

6:40

The aim is to separate your work from your life, right? You leave the house, clock into work, do your job, clock out, and go home. But with emails on your phone, 24/7 access to the internet, and even working from home - it can be hard to separate work from life. We all need to switch off from work–but separating ourselves from our work–that may jus…

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