my career habit

Wyn Wong shares her experience of entering the world of financial services technology when her background was unusual as a woman and someone from an ethnic minority. Wyn was on the frontline of the GFC and she tells us how it was all hands on deck to try and navigate the unfolding disaster. And she shares how her attitude of not saying no to an opportunity, especially when they take you out of your comfort zone, has shaped her career journey and allowed her to advance her career. Go to the website for tips and tools for the content covered in this episode of my career habit with Wyn Wong. my career habit is the podcast where professionals share how they have taken control of their career to support the life they want to lead. Each week Steve Kimmens interviews professionals to share my career habit – the experiences, skills and insights that have helped people to make their job work for them.

Ian Wright shares his experience of encountering age discrimination as he changed career path following redundancy in his fifties. His experience shows how organisations are missing out on a wealth of talent that could help to drive the high performance cultures they are seeking. Ian explains the power of professional credentials that Deakin University offer as a way of recognising all of the expertise you have developed over your career. Ian shares his insights on finding a career that fits you as a person. And he provides practical tips on how to package yourself if you are making a big career change. Go to the website for tips and tools for the content covered in this episode of my career habit with Ian Wright. my career habit is the podcast where professionals share how they have taken control of their career to support the life they want to lead. Each week Steve Kimmens interviews professionals to share my career habit – the experiences, skills and insights that have helped people to make their job work for them.

Huw Thomas shares how he has shaped his career by the vision of who he wanted to become as a person. He explains his role with Blue Seed Consulting and the different work they do. Huw shares how seeking challenge has been a key driver and decision-maker for his career. We discuss the importance of fun and play for ourselves and organisations, and why it’s a characteristic you should be watching out for if you want to be in a high performance team. Go to the website for tips and tools for the content covered in this episode of my career habit with Huw Thomas. my career habit is the podcast where professionals share how they have taken control of their career to support the life they want to lead. Each week Steve Kimmens interviews professionals to share my career habit – the experiences, skills and insights that have helped people to make their job work for them.

Nicole Maait shares her experiences working as an Executive Assistant across a range of organisations and the challenge of finding a job when finishing maternity leave. We discuss the importance of treating everyone with respect - why it matters for being a good human being, for helping you to get stuff done and to get jobs in the future. Nicole shares her experiences moving between small organisations to large corporate behemoths, and moving industries between financial services and advertising agencies. She also explains the challenge of being a mum and finding a job when most roles aren't setup for part time work and there aren't childcare spaces available, and how the pandemic lockdowns made this easier. Go to the website for tips and tools for the content covered in this episode of my career habit with Nicole Maait. my career habit is the podcast where professionals share how they have taken control of their career to support the life they want to lead. Each week Steve Kimmens interviews professionals to share my career habit – the experiences, skills and insights that have helped people to make their job work for them.

Helena Erck explains how to find a career that fits you by listening to how you feel. She shares her own journey of discovery, by listening to herself to see what brings her joy and what triggers her. And having the openness to take on the advice of the people around her. Helena’s story is inspiring because you might think it isn’t possible to find a job that fits your needs and values. Go to the website for tips and tools for the content covered in this episode of my career habit with Helena Erck. my career habit is the podcast where professionals share how they have taken control of their career to support the life they want to lead. Each week Steve Kimmens interviews professionals to share my career habit – the experiences, skills and insights that have helped people to make their job work for them.

Sarah Bennett shares her story moving from Finance to Sales, and from Australia to the United States. If you need an inspiring pep talk to make change happen for your career then this is the episode for you. Get your hiking boots on because we’re going to scale some career mountains. Sarah shares how she has made career opportunities happen. From being vulnerable and explaining to your manager what your ambitions are. To being willing to feel uncomfortable and take risks to overcome imposter syndrome. Go to the website for tips and tools for the content covered in this episode of my career habit with Sarah Bennett. my career habit is the podcast where professionals share how they have taken control of their career to support the life they want to lead. Each week Steve Kimmens interviews professionals to share my career habit – the experiences, skills and insights that have helped people to make their job work for them.

Nathan Sri is a Senior Director in Work Dynamics at JLL and has an extensive career in organisational change. He shares the hard times from his career and the importance of persevering to develop and grow. Nathan explains why finding purpose can be a guiding light for your career and take you on unexpected paths. Why having fun is a crucial building block for high performing teams. And we discuss the importance of leaders leading change - and how consultants can support leaders to take on this role. Go to the website for tips and tools for the content covered in this episode of my career habit with Nathan Sri. my career habit is the podcast where professionals share how they have taken control of their career to support the life they want to lead. Each week Steve Kimmens interviews professionals to share my career habit – the experiences, skills and insights that have helped people to make their job work for them.

Cindy Tonkin is a consultant who shares how she has designed her work time to suit her personality and interests. We discuss the importance of understanding the rules of the game and how finding someone in the know to explain them to you is all important - whether that is finding a job, understanding how an organisation actually operates or applying for post-graduate study in France. Cindy shares the warning signs telling you that you need to leave a job, and why you should leave before the straw breaks the camel's back. Go to the website for tips and tools for the content covered in this episode of my career habit with Cindy Tonkin. my career habit is the podcast where professionals share how they have taken control of their career to support the life they want to lead. Each week Steve Kimmens interviews professionals to share my career habit – the experiences, skills and insights that have helped people to make their job work for them.

Sandy Wright is an Executive Coach and Learning Designer. She’s got great insights on how to navigate and manage the trade-offs of a corporate career. How to survive the 'deal with the devil' and what strategies you need to put in place to manage your mental and physical wellbeing. Sandy shares her personal experience from speaking up in a role and the consequences she faced afterwards. We discuss why the focus on having a career plan can put unnecessary stress and pressure on people, by forcing the expectation that everyone must have a perfect career plan to be satisfied. Go to the website for tips and tools for the content covered in this episode of my career habit with Sandy Wright. my career habit is the podcast where professionals share how they have taken control of their career to support the life they want to lead. Each week Steve Kimmens interviews professionals to share my career habit – the experiences, skills and insights that have helped people to make their job work for them.

Rob Wilkins is a highly experienced leader in learning & development, information management systems and data analytics. He’s worked in CBA, PWC, IBM, St George, AMP, Aussie Home Loans, the NSW Department of Education and now at Catholic Education. Rob shares the importance of great leadership - how a great mentor can transform your career - and the lessons he’s applied to lead teams successfully. We discuss the importance of taking care of yourself in a corporate career, how being encouraged to keep pushing through can be damaging for our mental health and physical wellbeing, with some of the warning signs you should watch out for. Go to the website for tips and tools for the content covered in this episode of my career habit with Rob Wilkins. my career habit is the podcast where professionals share how they have taken control of their career to support the life they want to lead. Each week Steve Kimmens interviews professionals to share my career habit – the experiences, skills and insights that have helped people to make their job work for them.

Erica Hughes - Managing Director & Founder of Slendier (a global health food company) - shares experiences from her extensive corporate career as a senior executive in financial services and not for profits. Erica explains how she made the move to running her own successful startup - Splendier. And whether she would have taken the leap earlier in her career. Go to the website for tips and tools for the content covered in this episode of my career habit with Erica Hughes. my career habit is the podcast where professionals share how they have taken control of their career to support the life they want to lead. Each week Steve Kimmens interviews professionals to share my career habit – the experiences, skills and insights that have helped people to make their job work for them.

Welcome to the new podcast my career habit. my career habit is the podcast for you if you want to hear from professionals sharing how they've taken control of their career to support the life they want to lead. I’m your host Steve Kimmens and each week I interview professionals to share my career habit – the experiences, skills and insights that have helped professionals to make their job work for them. This treaser trailer gives you a taster of what you can experience each week. Subscribe now and join the community of professionals who have taken control of their career to support the life they want to lead.