Build Your Talent Stack

Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast. In this season, I wanted to share my learning experience and reflections from the 2021 Modern Workplace Learning Practitioner Programme - created by Jane Hart, who is the Founder of …

Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast. In this season, I wanted to share my learning experience and reflections from the 2021 Modern Workplace Learning Practitioner Programme - created by Jane Hart, who is the Founder of …

Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast. In this season, I wanted to share my learning experience and reflections from the 2021 Modern Workplace Learning Practitioner Programme - created by Jane Hart, who is the Founder of …

Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast. In this season, I wanted to share my learning experience and reflections from the 2021 Modern Workplace Learning Practitioner Programme - created by Jane Hart, who is the Founder of …

Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast. In this season, I wanted to share my learning experience and reflections from the 2021 Modern Workplace Learning Practitioner Programme - created by Jane Hart, who is the Founder of …

Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast. In this season, I wanted to share my learning experience and reflections from the 2021 Modern Workplace Learning Practitioner Programme - created by Jane Hart, who is the Founder of …

Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast. In this season, I wanted to share my learning experience and reflections from the 2021 Modern Workplace Learning Practitioner Programme - created by Jane Hart, who is the Founder of …

Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast. In this season, I wanted to share my learning experience and reflections from the 2021 Modern Workplace Learning Practitioner Programme - created by Jane Hart, who is the Founder of …

Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast. In this season, I wanted to share my learning experience and reflections from the 2021 Modern Workplace Learning Practitioner Programme - created by Jane Hart, who is the Founder of …

Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast. In this season, I wanted to share my learning experience and reflections from the 2021 Modern Workplace Learning Practitioner Programme - created by Jane Hart, who is the Founder of …

Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast. In this season, I wanted to share my learning experience and reflections from the 2021 Modern Workplace Learning Practitioner Programme - created by Jane Hart, who is the Founder of …

Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast. In this season, I wanted to share my learning experience and reflections from the 2021 Modern Workplace Learning Practitioner Programme - created by Jane Hart, who is the Founder of …

Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast. In this season, I wanted to share my learning experience and reflections from the 2021 Modern Workplace Learning Practitioner Programme - created by Jane Hart, who is the Founder of …

Celebrating 100 episodes, new job & completing the Modern Workplace Learning Practitioner Programme

Tune into your fellow listener's favourite …

In today's mini-episode, I want to share my reflections on my own career identity, how I might need to rewrite my own narrative to embrace change.

This episode was inspired by the book "Adaptation Advantage: Let Go, …

New podcast season focused on learning out loud (together)
Modern Workplace Learning Practitioner Programme 2021

https://www.modernworkplacelearning.com/cild/ 
For more talent stack links, visit …

In this episode, Dan Gelok shares his story of how he switched from a career as a professional saxophonist to starting his new career as a software developer.
For 11 years, Dan Gelok has held the position of Associate …

In this episode I share the top 5 episodes of 2020 that you have listened to throughout the year, and through to the end.
The top 5 has been chosen based on episodes produced from January to October 2020, based on number …

Ever year my podcast anniversary, and the lead up to a big zero in my podcast episodes always seems to coincide with the countdown to Christmas.
This time last year I shared a few episodes on my podcast workflow, my …

The most frequently asked questions Dr. Tina Persson gets from her clients in academia are:

How do I address my weaknesses?
How do I untap opportunities the hidden job market?

Keep listening to find out Tina’s career …

 I share 3 things on my playlist this year that has had a real impact on me, why I was drawn towards them and what I learned about myself.

The Creative Pep Talk Podcast - Andy J. Pizza (Episode 250 - How to find your …

Do you find it challenging to communicate the value that you delivered when it comes to performance review time or when negotiating your salary?
In today’s episode, I invited Warren James - former engineer and project …

In today’s episode, I recap the different ways guests on the podcast have created work online that got them noticed and created opportunities for them - whether it be career-related or got them in the door for other …

Today's episode is inspired by a question from my mentee, about how to transition out of an entry level role to a purpose-led career.
As we officially …

Hiroko (Hiro) Nishimura is a freelance technical instructor and content strategist in Maryland, United States. I got to know Hiro when I was enrolled …

What comes to mind when you hear the word “manifestation” - which means the act of causing something or bringing a specific result to fruition by …

Did you know that there are so many virtual ways that you can offer skilled volunteering?
The skills and experiences in your talent stack, could be …

What does it mean to have strategic partnering capabilities?
Joining me today to answer this question is Liz Heathwood, Global People Strategy Lead for Ernst & Young.
In this episode Liz shares her perspective on why …

Originally coined by Scott Adams (creator of the Dilbert comic), the idea of a "talent stack" is that you can combine ordinary skills until you have enough of the right kind to be extraordinary. It’s the idea that you …

Today’s episode is inspired by a challenge I’ve set for myself to improve how I use storytelling as a technique to change mindset, behaviours and …

For the past decade as an online content creator, I've been fortunate to not have come across any social media trolls.  I assumed trolls show up on …

Does the idea of building an influential personal brand to drive change scare you or excite you?
What drives influential women to think big when it comes to making an impact?
In today’s episode, I invited Michelle Redfern …

Does the idea of building an influential personal brand to drive change scare you or excite you?
What drives influential women to think big when it comes to making an impact?
In today’s episode, I invited Michelle Redfern …

In August 2020, I was named finalist in the Women in Banking and Finance awards in the "Rising Star" category, to celebrate women leading by example across Australia's banking and finance industry for creating an impact …

Have you ever wondered how senior leaders built their careers in jobs that didn’t exist until recently?
How did they write their own job description?
…

There’s one thing you probably haven't considered in your work from home setup - and that is audio quality.
In today’s episode, I’m going to share why …

In this episode, Trevor Young shares how you can build visibility, influence and trust in the career marketplace.
Trevor Young is a seasoned public relations and communications strategist based in Melbourne, Australia. …

Today I’d like to make a confession here on this podcast. 
There is one particular skill in my talent stack that I struggle to accept compliments …

How do I summarise all my diverse experiences in a way that’s clear and concise?
How should I approach my bio on my LInkedIn profile vs. my resume?
…

Today’s episode is inspired by one of our listeners all the way from Ankara in Turkey, and she shared this question as part of the Listening Tour we did in May.
"Digital skills - I know they’re important to have, but …

How can I build leadership experience in the new normal?
In this episode, Julia van Graas and Steph Clarke from Spiique share how you can start by …

To me, play-based learning to children are what “learning sand pits” are to adults.
A learning sand pit is an avenue to discover, experiment, create, …

When it comes to the future of work, one thing that we can be certain about, is that by being adaptable, we will be able to embrace challenges better, become a better leader and always be relevant.
In this episode, I …

Stop worrying about the "what if.."
Instead, ask more of "wouldn't it be amazing if..." and what struggle or sacrifice you're willing to tolerate in …

Have you ever felt that your quiet nature is holding you back from being recognised for having what it takes to be a leader?
In this episode, I …

I started my podcast with a vision to share career stories usually shared over coffee about owning your future of work.
Interesting stories about how people learn new skills to adapt their careers.
Real stories about how …

In today’s episode, Leanne shares how you can also add facilitation to your talent stack, and her journey in branching out in shaping a portfolio …

Much like a music or podcast playlist, you're in the driver seat for curating your own learning playlist.
Let your curiosity guide the pace at which you explore what interests you. See where your learning playlist takes …

What weird and wonderful questions have you been asked or like asking in a job interview? 
Design expert Karen Leong shares her favourite questions …

Once upon a time, before Instagram existed, I ran a blog about lipsticks for 5 years. Yep, that’s right - you heard me.  Lipstick!!  It was called Beauty Swatch, and my tag line was “helping you find your way through …

In today’s episode, we’re going to explore the topic of career sponsorship, and how a sponsor can make a difference to your career.
So what’s career sponsorship and how does it work? To answer this question, I invited …

Amelia Novakovic is a proud Gen-Y marketing professional with 10 years of experience across a range of industries. She is currently a consultant for …

Until now I’ve featured many stories on this podcast from people who are shaping their career. Today I wanted to change things up a bit, and share with you a story of someone who - after 30 years in her career, has …

Welcome back to another minisode - where I feature a quick tip to help you reframe something you might be stuck with and inspire you to discover new …

Kathy Borys Siddiqui was born in Poland and has lived in 4 countries. Growing up as an immigrant and a cross-cultural kid she was able to discover a …

In today's episode, I invite my friend Meryl to take over the podcast hot seat and ask me questions that help you get to know me better!
Topics covered:

My origin story
What's something people may not know about me
How …

When it comes to communicating our value, it can be easier to focus on the story we want to tell, rather than listening to uncover new possibilities …

How to be more effective with the way you connect with people to  build your tribe who can help you create confidence, foster learning and explore new directions in your career or a new idea.
Topics covered:

Know your …

Today’s episode is hosted by one of our listeners in the United States! Her name is Anitra Butler-Ngugi, and she is Associate Professor at Prince …

Welcome to the first mini-sode, where I feature a quick tip to help you reframe something you might be stuck with and inspire you to discover new possibilities.
I share a conversation I had with someone who had bigger …

In today's episode, I interview Jacinthe Galpin, who is a former risk, audit and governance C-suite executive who relocated from Australia, now based in the United States working with a Fortune 40 retailer. 
Jacinthe is …

Today I can finally share the story of how I landed my dream job, which has been unfolding over a long chapter.
It’s the story of what inspires my …

Topics covered in this episode:

How I found my creative style
Reflecting on whether my actions are aligned to what I want to attract in my life
Creating new possibilities - starts with taking the time to reflect on how …

This is going to be my last episode for 2019 before I take a short break to get ready for the new year.   This year we’ve had 24 guest interviews, 26 …

Ever since I started podcasting, I get asked A LOT ...about HOW I podcast.  Today’s the day I’m going share my exact process - from how I first went from idea to launch, and lessons learned from my first year of …

Ever since I started podcasting, I get asked A LOT ...about HOW I podcast.  Today’s the day I’m going share my exact process - from how I first went from idea to launch, and lessons learned from my first year of …

Ever since I started podcasting, I get asked A LOT ...about HOW I podcast.  Today’s the day I’m going share my exact process - from how I first went from idea to launch, and lessons learned from my first year of …

Helen Blunden is a believer that learning at work and through work, and with othres anytime, anywhere, anyhow - are seamless. She believes in the power of working openly and tapping into a global network of people who …

What is modern learning?  How do modern learners learn?
I explore Jane Hart's definition of what it means to be a modern learner and share an example of how I used these concepts to prepare for my first international …

Personality is a key ingredient in Sian's personal brand, and in this episode Sian shares her story of how her personality and curiosity  has bridged …

Amanda Ting  shares her story about how a decision she made in her final year of university in a science degree, ended up being the launch pad of a …

I share why it’s a good idea to set up your LinkedIn as a digital portfolio, and a few tips you could do to turn a profile that probably looks like …

I share 3 ways I’ve experimented with augmenting my reading list with a modern learning approach - where I learn about big ideas from a wider range of books without having to actually feel overwhelmed about getting …

The skills we need to stay relevant in the future are rapidly changing.   Gone are the days when education is a once a done thing, and instead we …

I share 3 lessons from helping 3 people successfully land new jobs this year - all of which were promotions into different areas from where they were …

September in numerology symbolises the final act for what you’ve been working on since the beginning of the year.
It's a time of transition where we …

Being clear about what your zone of genius is & being able to define it helps you become clearer in how you communicate & invite others to …

Hima Tk is the founder of InquiBox, an education startup based in Melbourne. Prior to starting her startup, she worked as a management consultant, …

Gary Andrews is a Content Director at Mercer Bell, where he looks after everything from content strategy to content creation for major brands such as Toyota, Purina and Pernod Ricard.  Gary originally trained as a …

Today I’d like to introduce to you to Emily Edgeley. Emily is a public speaking coach, and her passion is helping people turn their public speaking fear into excitement and leverage the power of storytelling to …

Robin Petterd is the founder of Sprout Labs, and he’s on a mission to change how people learn at work.  Robin’s belief is that learning at work needs to reflect the natural way we learn; it needs to restore our …

In today’s episode I chat with Helen Babb, who is an advocate, facilitator and social entrepreneur. Helen is the CEO & Founder of Yes Get It, a social enterprise that empowers and equips women with the …

Lorna Deng and Bedi Othow are both Human Resource professionals, passionate advocates for diversity and inclusion, and they are both migrants from South Sudan who have faced and overcome employment barriers. 
Lorna and …

I share my experience at the HR Festival Asia Conference in Singapore, and the importance of sharing your message & what you learned to open doors to new opportunities.
Links mentioned in this episode:

LinkedIn Blog …

Keri Bloomfield shares her journey of adaptation after moving from the corporate world in New Zealand to learning a new way of life in Denmark.
Despite the initial struggle in adjusting to Scandinavian life, the move …

In today’s episode I chat with Ali Adey, who is  the founder of She Mentors, a membership site that connects women in business with mentors, experts and peers. She runs bi-monthly events in Melbourne with some of …

Conor O'Malley is a former C-level executive in Suppy Chain in the areas of Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Retail and Third Party Logistics in organisations across Australia and UK. Conor now runs his own practice in …

Topics covered in this episode:

My first international talk about  "Talent Stack" in Singapore
People I want to especially thank for calling me out on playing small
The two reasons I started this podcast 
What I had to …

Olivia shares the story of how she combined her acting and career coaching skills from her talent stack to forging a new path as a video coach and storyteller for a HR Tech startup.  
Stay tuned to the end of the …

Meet Holly Bartter, Creative & Operations Director for Transition Hub, a future of work career development program that helps people gain skills …

Today I'm going deeper to share a really personal story.  It's the untold story of what really goes on beneath the "creative iceberg"  for myself - …

In this episode, René Michele shares her incredible story of how a learning mindset helped her survive abuse, overcome self-destruction and transform into a woman of determination and purpose, motivated to succeed and …

If you're feeling confused by all the different advice out there on how to write a stand out cover letter and resume, this is the episode for you.
René Michele, a certified advanced resume writer, takes us through the …

If you’ve been thinking of refreshing your headshot but not sure of what to wear, or how to engage a photographer, then this is the episode for you.  
I share my tips for how to look your best for your headshot day, …

If you’re considering a portfolio career, chances are your LInkedIn network started out being mostly people from your professional network.  Now that …

To kick off this month's theme on online branding, here's a question for you - would you have a coffee with yourself based on your Linkedin bio?
So …

I share 5 tips on how to build momentum to empower you to redesign your 9-5,  whether it’s your current job, or to help you plan in designing your next job. 
Topics discussed  in this episode:

How to deal with the …

In this episode I chat with executive career mentor Michelle Gibbings about:

What drew her to leap across multiple career paths 
How to make the most …

Have you ever held back from going for a new job you really want, because you’re worried that you lack experience?
But at the same time you’re struggling to figure out how you can build that experience when there’s just …

Steph is a learning and development professional and facilitator based in Melbourne,  transforming teams through designing and facilitating the …

In this episode I chat with Vinh Giang, an award-winning magician-turned-international-speaker who will transform the way you think about and use your voice.
Topics discussed in this episode:

The importance of trying new …

Discover how you integrate your multiple interests into a talent stack and take the leap into a purpose-led career.
Topics covered:

How I discovered …

Discover how you integrate your multiple interests into a talent stack and take the leap into a purpose-led career.
Topics covered:

How I discovered …

Nina Muhleisen is a former executive in a major financial institution in Australia, who has since launched her own startup to enable other businesses to change the way they work to be ready for the next generation of …

This episode is inspired by the number one question I get asked, which is how do I fit in so much in my schedule.  
Topics covered in this episode:

3 …

Alongside her day job in digital recruitment with Interpro, Connie Bolger is Head of Sponsorships for Young Coders and is working on exciting plans …

Meet the twins who are empowering the next generation and addressing the talent shortage in cybersecurity.
Noushin Shabab is a Senior Security Researcher at Kaspersky Lab, a global cybersecurity company that’s been …

In this episode I share my story of how I used digital learning to achieve mastery using my podcast launch as a case study.  

How building skills through my hustle made me realise what I was missing in my personal brand
…

In this episode we hear from award-winning design strategist Emily McQualter on how she stays creative, why design thinking is such an important skill to have to future-proof our careers, what makes a high performing …

In this episode, I sit down with Ruby Lee, a side hustle coach and job whisperer to find out how Ruby helps side-hustlers build their "hustle muscle" in her Own Your Hustle community, and her insight into the …

I share the top three skills that I learned from my side hustle that are now part of my talent stack and personal brand.
 In this episode I share:

How I maximised opportunities around me to learn new skills despite being …

Welcome to my first podcast!  In this episode, I talk about my goal for starting the podcast (now known as 'Build Your Talent Stack') and why we can't afford to be complacent about learning as we prepare for the future …