Podcast channel for internationally minded people in The Netherlands. Interviews and lectures about living and working in The Netherlands, covering topics like Business, Career, Networking, Cultural differences, tips for trips and recommendations by fellow expats. The podcast is hosted by Michel Daenen, a Dutch sociologist who has been an expat himself and since he repatriated supports international people to have a smooth landing in The Netherlands. This podcast originally started as a Radi ...
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Job searching can be overwhelming, especially when you’ve just moved to a new country. That’s why I’m here. I’m Davide Puleri, an Italian recruiter living in the Netherlands. After years of working in the recruitment industry, I’ve learned what actually works when it comes to landing a job — and in this podcast, I’m sharing everything I know. Each episode is short, clear, and filled with practical tips you can use to improve your CV, prep for interviews, and navigate the job market with more ...
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Welcome to the Chats with Leaders podcast, this is a podcast for ambitious leaders who want to find the sweet spot between building a career they are proud of, whilst prioritising time for life. Yes, you can do both! Let's face it, modern leadership is a rollercoaster regardless of experience level. At the heart of this podcast is the desire to share hot tips, stories and insights to help you confidently navigate the challenges of work and life. Jenn has supported 1000's of people across the ...
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07. Why You Always Start Strong and Then Give Up
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21:48Do you always start something with excitement - a job search, a new project, a workout plan - but end up quitting halfway through? You’re not lazy or unmotivated. You’re stuck in something called the emotional cycle of change — a hidden pattern that makes you give up just before things start working. Whether you're trying to build a new life abroad…
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06. What Most Candidates Get Wrong in the First Recruiter Call — And How to Stand Out
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16:15That first recruiter call might seem like no big deal - but it's actually one of the most important parts of your job search. Here's how to avoid the biggest mistakes, and show up like someone we want to represent. Why that “quick chat” matters more than you think 7 small but powerful ways to prep in under 15 minutes What recruiters are really look…
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05. Why Moving Abroad Quietly Changes Who You Are
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15:26Have you ever felt like… something’s missing since you moved abroad? Like a piece of you got buried under all the “new life” pressure? You’re not broken — you’re just busy surviving. And in this episode, I’m opening up about my own experience losing a part of myself after leaving home, and what helped me get it back. It’s personal, but if you’ve be…
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04. Five Things You Should Not Say (or Do) to Recruiters
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14:50Ever said something to a recruiter that seemed totally fine… but then everything went quiet? In this episode, I’m breaking down 5 common things candidates say or do that can seriously hurt your chances — and what to do instead. Why saying “Can you send my CV everywhere?” is a red flag for recruiters The real impact of ghosting during the hiring pro…
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03. Feeling Lost? Here's how to find your purpose again ( + free workbook)
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21:05🎁 Download the free Ikigai workbook to follow along with this episode FROM THIS LINK Feeling stuck in your job — or unsure what’s next? In this episode, I share how I went from feeling lost during my early expat journey to finding clarity through the Ikigai framework. It’s a powerful way to reconnect with what you love, what you’re good at, and wha…
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02. Why Recruiters Aren’t Finding You on LinkedIn
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18:05You’ve applied for jobs, fixed your CV, and refreshed your profile — but recruiters still don’t message you on LinkedIn? This episode is for you. I’ll walk you through how recruiters actually use LinkedIn Recruiter (the hidden version you don’t see), why your profile might be invisible, and how to fix it — section by section. What you’ll learn in t…
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01. CV Mistakes Expats Make in Netherlands (And How to Fix Them)
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19:09Why your CV isn’t getting you interviews in the Netherlands (and how to fix it) Are you sending out job applications and getting silence in return? You’re not alone — and your CV could be the reason recruiters are skipping over you. In this episode, I share what I’ve learned after reviewing 1,000+ CVs as a recruiter in the Netherlands - and what mo…
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In this short trailer, I’ll share what Get Hired Today is all about , and how it can help you grow your career abroad.By Davide Puleri
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From Peru to the Netherlands: Carolina and Alvaro's Family Journey
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48:21In this episode of Expat Podcast the Netherlands, Michel Daenen has a conversation with Carolina and Alvaro Olivares. The couple lived together with their three daughters in Peru. When their oldest announced her ambition to study in the Netherlands, they decided to stay together and move with the whole family. They arrived about a half year ago and…
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Lara comes all the way from Brazil to find herself in the Netherlands
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38:03In this episode of Expat Podcast the Netherlands, Michel Daenen has a conversation with Lara Ferreira. Lara is originally from Brazil. She lived in the UK and Sweden before she chose to relocate to the Netherlands as she loves the Dutch way of life. She feels at home in Amsterdam and after a career in the corporate world as marketing expert, she to…
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Soyinka loves their family life in the Netherlands
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38:29In this episode of Expat Podcast the Netherlands, Michel Daenen has a conversation with Soyinka Majumder. Soyinka is a big data specialist. The Dutch company Thuisbezorgd.nl connected with him through LinkedIn and offered him a job. This opportunity led him and his wife Rimi to relocate from Delhi to Amsterdam. With an open-minded approach, they su…
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Siddharth is a proactive expat spouse from India
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37:20In this episode of Expat Podcast the Netherlands, Michel Daenen has a conversation with Siddharth Gupta. Siddharth had a successful career in India when his wife got a job offer in the Netherlands. When that offer turned into a permanent contract, they decided that Siddharth would leave it all behind and move to the Netherlands as well, so they cou…
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Chris takes a journey of discovery in Amsterdam
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35:23In this episode of Expat Podcast the Netherlands, Michel Daenen has a conversation with Christopher McCabe. Chris is an American attorney who has been wondering about moving to the Netherlands for quite some time. To make sure relocating is a good decision he made a preview trip to Amsterdam. This interview was recorded during that trip when Chris …
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Ida finds healing in the 'Dutch Mountains'
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45:23In this episode of Expat Podcast the Netherlands, Michel Daenen has a conversation with Ida Fischer, who lives in the Netherlands with her Dutch husband and 3 children. Ida grew up in the Rocky Mountains of Montana in the USA. After deciding to settle in the Netherlands with her family, she felt out of place and struggled to adapt. Unable to reloca…
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Greek Erika loves the Dutch landscape, culture and even the climate
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44:33In this episode of Expat Podcast the Netherlands, Michel Daenen has a conversation with Erika Kataveli, who lives in the Netherlands since May 2023. Erika is from Greece and moved to the Netherlands to work in sales for the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. Her first year in the Netherlands has been a challenge. Not because she di…
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A journey to leadership: a chat with visionary leader and role model Raj Bhogal.
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58:52A journey to leadership; a chat with visionary global leader and role model Raj Bhogal, currently @Jazz Pharmaceuticals strategising and making things happen! This is a wonderful discussion highlighting how to drive forward your career and create opportunities for yourself. However, there is so much more that we cover in this episode and some of th…
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Dutch adventures with Jayita: Life, Business, and Tips
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36:13In this episode of Expat Podcast the Netherlands, Michel Daenen has a conversation with Jayita Datta, who resides in the Netherlands with her husband and their14-year-old son. Originally from Agartala, in Northeast India, Jayita moved to the Netherlands in 2013 to join her husband who found a job after his Dutch MBA. Throughout the interview, she p…
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The Human Leader: Bold Moves and Values-Driven Leadership with Matt Walz, CEO at Trialbee
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45:59Thank you for joining me for the grand return of the podcast, and I am delighted to share this "chat" with Matt Walz, CEO of Trialbee an all-round awesome human. There is something for everyone in this episode, however, as a teaser here are some of the key topics that jumped out for me: Matt's career story from Tech > Clinical Trials How to introdu…
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From Ukraine via Germany to The Netherlands
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34:56In this episode of Expat Podcast The Netherlands a conversation with Anastasia Nefed. Anastasia is a Ukrainian data-analyst and moved to Germany about 4 years ago. Two years ago, she received a job offer in The Netherlands and decided to make a move again. She enjoys an active life in Amsterdam, although she misses her friends and family in Ukraine…
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In this episode of Expat Podcast The Netherlands a conversation with Vimal Dhaduk and Parul Ajudiya. They live in Almere, about 20 minutes east of Amsterdam. Originally, they are from India an both work in IT. They were expats on Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea. Since about two years they live in The Netherlands. In this podcast they talk about the…
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Mastering your own destiny with Emilie Neff, Head of People & Organisation @ Novartis - Captain of Hoist the Colors
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48:40Every now and then you connect with someone with such great energy, who you feel like you have known your entire life… Emilie is one of those people, and so it is with such joy that I bring this chat to you. In this insightful episode we dive into topics such as how to be the master of your own destiny, tap into your own inner wisdom to create a me…
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Resilience as a superpower; turning lemons into lemonade with Ashley Cox, Head of Europe and Senior Principal @ Eversana Consulting
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52:09What can I say, Ashley Cox and I have grownup in the Pharmaceutical industry together. Since we first met over 19 years ago, and I hired her into the industry (I have a knack for identifying top talent!), it has been an absolute joy to see her career evolve and go from strength to strength. Ashley now heads up the European region for Eversana Consu…
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Living a spiritual life in The Netherlands
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23:29In this episode of Expat Podcast The Netherlands Michel Daenen speaks with Uschi Straumann. Uschi lives in Almere, about 20 minutes east of Amsterdam. Originally, she is from Switzerland, but was born in Sweden. She works in The Netherlands and internationally in the field of spiritual healing. In this podcast she talks about her experience with li…
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Embracing who you are to stand out from the crowd, with Carolina Correa, GM of the Netherlands @ Amgen
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52:04Carolina has such an incredible story; from having leukemia at 16, to now working as the GM for the Netherlands at Amgen having an incredible impact on patients and people. It is full of energy, inspiration, insights and motivation. There is something for everyone within this wonderful interview. A few teasers: Prioritising your health and “life” w…
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Navigating The Grey And Other Chief Of Staff Superpowers, With Dillon Taylor Chief Of Staff And Senior Counsel At Virginia Department Of Emergency
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50:31I have been following the rise of the Chief of Staff role closely over the last few years. If I was still in corporate, it would be a role I would love! In this episode I chat with my friend Dillon Taylor who shares his awesome career story, as well as the superpowers you need to be a Chief of Staff as well as an authentic leader. Some teasers from…
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Breaking Ceilings And Carving Your Own Path, With Agata Bloswick - VP, Global Head Of Clinical Operations @ Labcorp
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46:08Wow, you are in for a treat! I am delighted to share this interview with Agata Bloswick, Global Head of Clinical Operations at Labcorp, and responsible for 1500 people globally. This chat is jam-packed with insights and stories to inspire you regardless of where you are at in your career. Agata has such incredible energy, and is a role-model on so …
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Leaders As Role-models; Leading With Empathy And Inspiring The Next Generation With Sachin Goyal - VP Engineering At Multiverse
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49:20It gives me so much joy to bring this podcast episode to you. Sachin represents why I wanted to start #chatswithleaders - showcasing leaders and role-models with great stories, and who have found their way of leading. Sachin has had an awesome career in tech, although it wasn’t until his 2nd year at university that he first discovered computers! He…
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Thought Leadership; How To Raise Your Profile And Be More Visible As A Leader With Nick Huber, International Journalist And Content Strategist To The Tech Industry.
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48:01Thought leadership, it is a term we hear over & over, however, what really is it? How do we leverage it to make an impact and build trust? And, where do we even start? Today’s episode is an absolute treat; I’m chatting to Leading Journalist and Content Strategist, Nick Huber about how every-day leaders can stand out and raise visibility (for the ri…
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Expanding Your Career Horizons; Thinking Outside The (Toy) Box With Charmaine Reid, Prev VP & Head Of Europe @ Takeda Centre Of Excellence.
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52:21I am fascinated by career paths, and Charmaine has an incredible story! We talk about how she went from working in the toy industry to VP at one of the largest Pharmaceutical companies in the world, responsible for building out their European Centre of Excellence. It is such a fun and refreshing conversation, and showcases the importance of injecti…
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How To Navigate Accelerated Growth And Stay “Chill” As A Leader With Vinnie Rossi, VP Engineering @ Fanatics
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49:49It is an absolute pleasure to bring this interview to you with global tech leader Vinnie Rossi who has a refreshing approach to leadership, and an awesome career story to share. Working in fast-growing Tech organisations is exciting on one hand and full of opportunities for growth and development, yet can also be overwhelming and tricky to navigate…
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Being A Role Model And The Importance Of Nurturing Your People With The Ultimate Role Model, Kim Liiv Rose, VP Legal Operations @ Lightship
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53:12This episode is an absolute cracker! Filled to the brim with insights and stories, and we have a whole lot of fun too. Kim aka “The Chaos Coordinator”, is a refreshing leader and inspiring role model and there is something for everyone in this episode. A little teaser: Kim shares her own inspiring career story The privilege, and responsibility, of …
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Throwing out the career script; approaching your career with a sense of adventure and fun with Matthew Gowen, Senior Vice President at Pangea
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43:11Matthew Gowen has had an awesome career over the last 20 years, approaching it with a sense of adventure and fun. He first began his career as a technologist in 2001 in the Pharmaceutical industry, and then leveraged his understanding of science and technology to transition into senior commercial roles in the software industry. Working for incredib…
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Networking; The Power Of Sparking Conversations And Nurturing Your Connections
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14:35Networking; building connections and nurturing relationships, used to be something I did regularly and with ease. However, in 2020 the twins were born - pandemic kicked off - my business grew - world became more virtual - I became less flexible ...and a little time-poor! It has become something I squeeze in, or am reactive to. Only spending time nu…
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The “unorthodox” Leader; Living And Leading With Your Personal Values with Pascal Derrien, Ceo Of Migraine Ireland
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39:08What do you want your legacy to be as a leader, and as a person? How do you want to live your life? What impact do you want to make? In today’s podcast episode we talk about asking yourself the important questions as a leader, and so much more! Pascal has a wonderful story; from punk journalist to a high-flying corporate career at Microsoft, to imp…
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Living a Courageous and Authentic Life After My Boob Tried to Kill Me
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20:06One of the worst parts of the big C, was the impact it had on my mindset - throwing me into a fear zone - losing a sense of who I was - making me want to hide away from the world. Finding my way back was a journey. In this emotionally charged podcast episode I share how I went from rock bottom and “existing” to living an authentic and courageous li…
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Hack your brain; change your life. I live by this! We all experience stress during growth and change, it’s how we are wired. We all experience it differently, yet we all have good and bad reactions. Being self-aware is an absolute MUST as a leader; however, what you do with this information is the game-changer. As we progress our careers and grow o…
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Believe the impossible; Deliver the improbable, a chat with the coolest CEO around Guy Levy-Yurista
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51:28Today’s interview is with the coolest CEO around; Guy Levy-Yurista of Synthace. Guy has had THE most awesome career … from sommelier (very cool!) and being a real-life “Q” for the special forces, to global leader across startups to Fortune 500s, and everything in between. I love Guy’s approach to work and life… “Believe the impossible by breakfast;…
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Modern Leadership Is TOUGH; Tips On Navigating The Rollercoaster
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16:12Being a leader is TOUGH right now. Complex - overwhelming - huge amounts of pressure. Throw in organisational growth - change - virtual working - life, and it is no surprise that more leaders are more burnt out than ever before. So, in this short episode we look at some of the insights that my recent podcast guests have shared that help them naviga…
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How to Stand Out and Communicate Your Ideas in a Virtual World With Communication Expert and Tedx Curator Helen Packam
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48:13Today’s interview is with the awesome Helen Packam, TedX Curator and speaker, Radio DJ, Communication Strategist and Speaker coach working with entrepreneurs and leaders to maximise their communication. We talk about Helen’s personal career story, insights and tips around how to find your voice and make an impact speaking. Plus so much more… How to…
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Finding your voice and the importance of boundaries as a leader; with Morgan King, Global Head of Records @ Takeda
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50:15It is a privilege to share Morgan’s career story with you, as a previous client I have had the pleasure to get to know her over the last 18 months and she has such incredible energy, and a great perspective on work and life. We talk about how doing the jobs no one else wants to do, or the things that people don’t understand, can give you an edge an…
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Reigniting Your Ambition As A Leader; Finding The Sweet Spot Between Career And Life
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23:30Are you holding yourself back from making a bold career move? Have you found yourself in an “ambition rut”, for fear of burning out? Virtual working got you over-thinking more than ever, and doubting yourself? I hear these stories all the time, the pandemic and virtual working has impacted leaders in many ways. Some positive, others not so … Over t…
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Embracing Vulnerability And Leading With Courage With Alex Schacht, Exec VP Of Data Science
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50:13Today’s interview is with Executive VP of Launch Commercialisation Data Science @ Veramed, Alex Schacht who has an awesome career story to share. Alex has had an awesome career spanning 20+ years; working with Organisations to develop and launch new medicines across a wide-range of disease areas, positively impacting patients across the globe. Plus…
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Sparking Change with Phil Burgess, Chief People Officer at C-Space
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51:35I love the power of stories; to inspire, empower and transform. In my role as a leadership coach I have the privilege of helping leaders own their stories, and write their next chapters. Along the way, I get to meet awesome leaders who have a great story to share. Today’s interview is with C-Space’s Chief People Officer, Phil Burgess, who speaks op…
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The Curious Leader; Embracing The Career Adventure With Lauren Fovargue
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54:40I love the power of stories; to inspire, empower and transform. In my role as a leadership coach, I have the privilege of helping leaders own their stories, and write their next chapters. Along the way, I get to meet awesome leaders who have a great story to share. In this episode, I am excited to chat with Lauren Fovargue, a Global Software Execut…
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Feel More Confident In 10 Minutes With This Simple Hack
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20:04Need a boost of confidence… and quick? Perhaps you are about to make a big career decision, and you are over-thinking it? Or maybe you have just started a new leadership role, and are wondering whether you can make a success of it? Well in this short podcast episode, I have you covered! I am all about simple hacks that have a big impact, so join me…
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How To Show Up As An Authentic Leader With Justin Kerestes
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43:04I love the power of stories; to inspire, empower and transform. In my role as a leadership coach I have the privilege of helping leaders own their stories, and write their next chapters. Along the way, I get to meet awesome leaders who have a great story to share. In this episode I am excited to chat with Justin Kerestes, a Global Tech Leader who h…
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Managing your time and energy; thriving and not just surviving
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17:12Time is our most precious resource. So, how we use it should be prioritised, right? However, managing time (and energy) is still one of the top conversations I have with the leaders I work with, as so often it is holding them back from thriving and not just surviving. In this episode I share the moment that I started to be more conscious with how I…
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How to Drive Forward Your Next Big "Internal" Career Move
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24:31Love your current Organisation, but feeling stuck as to where your next career move lies? However, what if you want to stay working with your current employer? To continue to build on the strong foundations you have laid? To continue to enjoy the environment you know, and the colleagues like? Well, this episode is just for you. So much of the caree…
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Wondered how people move into positions that you didn’t even see advertised? Feel uninspired by the roles available online? Would you rather stick pins in your eyes than upload another CV to an online job portal? Unsure how to get on the radar of the right people? And how to position yourself? You are not alone. However, it doesn't have to be this …
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How To Set Your Year up for Success in 2022
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22:10How do you approach goal setting? As a coach who first started coaching in the sporting world, I have seen firsthand the power of visualisation in pushing the boundaries and achieving your goals. When it comes to January, many people focus on work goals and throw in some resolutions for good measure. However, these can drop off fairly quickly and f…
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