Relaunch Your Career

In this episode, Leah speaks to Sam Trattles, commercial negotiator and Founder of The Other Side of the Table. about why so many people struggle to ask for what they want at work and how to build confidence in negotiation. In this episode we covered the following key topics: • Why negotiation feels uncomfortable • Impact of avoiding negotiation • How personality influences negotiation • Building negotiation confidence • Salary negotiation in internal and external recruitment • Setting boundaries and negotiating workload • Recommended negotiation resources Useful Links: Website: https://theothersideofthetable.com.au Relaunch Me: https://relaunchme.com.au Find out more about Sam - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samtrattles/ Sam's Assessment - what's holding you back from asking - https://other-side.scoreapp.com If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session. If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion. If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice. Thanks for listening. www.relaunchme.com.au

In this episode, Leah sits down with Sandy Milner, a sport scientist, former athlete, international marketer and mum, whose career spans 25+ years across elite sport, global brand partnerships, and human performance. After founding an award-winning global sport and lifestyle agency in London, Sandy returned to her first love: health, energy, and human performance. Today, she blends science-backed wellbeing principles with real-world corporate insight to help individuals and workplaces perform at their best. Sandy’s mission? To help busy professionals and organisations manage their energy, not just their time — because sustainable productivity starts with physiology, not a to-do list. In This Episode, We Cover: Sandy’s Career Journey How she moved from professional sport to global marketing, then back to human performance — and why helping people optimise their energy has become her life’s work. 1. Energy Management vs Time Management Why Sandy believes productivity is really an energy problem, not a time problem — and what this shift means for employees navigating fast-paced workplaces. 2. What Shapes Our Energy at Work The physical, mental, and lifestyle factors that influence daily energy levels — and how employees can identify their personal “energy drains” and “energy boosters.” 3. Everyday Habits That Boost Focus & Motivation Simple evidence-based adjustments anyone can make to improve stamina, concentration, and mental clarity throughout the workday. 4. When Organisations Run on Low Energy The common red flags: … and the real cost when workplace energy is ignored. 5. What Leaders Can Do Differently Practical strategies leaders can adopt to build energised, resilient, high-performing teams — without burnout. 6. How Sandy Works With Individuals and Workplaces Sandy shares how she supports clients through: Plus: where listeners can learn more about Lifestyle Fizziology and her work. Connect With Sandy Website: https://www.lifestylefizziology.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-milner-98b93a14/?originalSubdomain=au If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session. If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion. If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice. Thanks for listening. www.relaunchme.com.au

Margot Andersen is the founder of InSync Network Group - a community that supports globally experienced Australians to reconnect their careers, professional networks and lives when they return home. Through InSync, Margot has created an environment where returning expats can translate their international experience into local career success, whilst building genuine connections and confidence through events, learning programs, and the InSync Club. Margot is also the Director of TalentInsight Australia, a leadership and workforce advisory business that partners with organisations to help them navigate change, strengthen capability, and build high-performing teams. In this episode, Leah and Margot discuss the following: Margot’s background and how she came up with the Insync concept For more information on Margot and Insync, please check out the links below: https://insyncnetworkgroup.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-andersen/ https://boomeranging.podbean.com If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session. If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion. If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice. Thanks for listening. www.relaunchme.com.au

In this episode, Leah interviews Ben Lai, an introverted entrepreneur who now teaches salespeople and entrepreneurs to 'sell' whilst being authentic and true to themselves. In this episode, Leah and Ben discuss the following: For more details about Ben and his coaching: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-lai/ https://salesethos.com.au/ Free sales training session with Ben: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-sales-training-online-tickets-1783579748039?aff=oddtdtcreator If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session. If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion. If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice. Thanks for listening. www.relaunchme.com.au

In this episode, Leah Lambart, Career & Interview Coach and Founder of Relaunch Me, discusses a topic that many professionals will face at some stage in their career — redundancy. Leah offers calm, practical guidance on how to navigate the emotional and logistical challenges that come with job loss. She shares strategies for regaining confidence, finding structure, and reframing redundancy as an opportunity to relaunch your career with clarity and purpose. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Key Takeaway Redundancy doesn’t mean starting over - it means starting again with experience. With reflection, support, and focused action, it can become the turning point that leads you toward more meaningful, fulfilling work. Resources Mentioned Free Career Health Check via Relaunch Me If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session. If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion. If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice. Thanks for listening. www.relaunchme.com.au

In this episode, Leah interviews Hannah Jensen and Joy Gao from Joy Jensen, a Melbourne-based Chartered Accounting firm that supports entrepreneurs and small-to-medium businesses with a range of accounting and taxation services, including taxation compliance and consulting, self-managed superannuation funds, business consulting and preparation of accounting statements. I this episode, Leah interviewed Hannah & Joy about what needs to be considered from a financial perspective when starting a new business. This is definitely a must-watch episode for anyone thinking of starting a new business in the near future! In this episode, we discussed: If you are looking for an accounting firm that understands the challenges faced by SME's then you can find out more about Hannah & Joy and their specialities at the link below: https://joyjensen.com.au/ If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session. If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion. If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice. Thanks for listening. www.relaunchme.com.au

In this episode, Leah interviews Easton Wood, a former Australian rules footballer for the Western Bulldogs, best known for his leadership and athletic intercept-marking. Easton captained the Bulldogs to their historic 2016 Premiership win and was recognised with an All-Australian selection and the Charles Sutton Medal in 2015. After a 14-season career spanning 188 games, Easton retired in 2021 and has since transitioned into a new career as a recruitment consultant with Hassett, specialising in accounting and finance. What You’ll Learn in This Episode If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session. If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion. If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice. Thanks for listening. www.relaunchme.com.au

In this episode, Leah speaks with Dr Natalie Sheard, a lawyer and McKenzie Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Melbourne. Natalie has deep expertise in discrimination caused by AI systems, particularly in employment contexts, and her research explores how and where such bias occurs, its impacts, and the adequacy of current legal protections. Natalie has been widely published in both domestic and international journals, as well as mainstream media, on topics including algorithm-facilitated discrimination, emotion recognition technologies, and AI regulation. Her outstanding research has been recognised through awards and scholarships, including the prestigious Nancy Millis Medal from La Trobe University. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Links & Resources Mentioned AI may be exposing jobseekers to discrimination – here’s how we could better protect them (The Conversation)Will AI decide if you get your next job? Without legal regulation, you may never even know (The Conversation)Tech companies claim AI can recognise human emotions – but the science doesn’t stack up (The Conversation)Research paper in the Journal of Law and SocietyIf you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session. If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion. If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice. Thanks for listening. www.relaunchme.com.au

In this episode, Leah interviews Ashleigh Sheridan, Founder and Managing Director - Ikigai Co, about her career in international development and ESG/Sustainability. Ashleigh is a thought leader who drives innovation in sustainability and social impact through collaboration. She is grounded in the belief that achieving positive outcomes for people and the planet should not come at a financial cost and that driving financial results must be intrinsically linked to driving positive change for customers and stakeholders, for businesses to thrive. In this episode Leah and Ash discuss the following: Links to the website that Ash discussed during the episode: https://www.australianvolunteers.com/ - The Australian Volunteers Program run by DFAT. https://www.devnetjobs.org/ - This is a great website that advertises international development roles globally. They also send out notifications about public health crises and natural disasters that will require shorter-term support. https://www.devex.com/jobs/search - Another great website for demonstrating the types of development roles are out there around the world. Ethical jobs – roles here in Australia for charities and social enterprises that require more conventional skillsets in the international development sector (as a way to transition). They also sometimes advertise CSR roles. https://www.ikigaico.org/ If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session. If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion. If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice. Thanks for listening. www.relaunchme.com.au

In this episode, Leah explains how more mature employees can navigate any potential ageism when attending interviews. Leah explains the types of interview questions that may have 'ageist' connotations and provides some practical and specific examples of responses that may help to alleviate any concerns the employer may have about your age. This episode is for those employees who are 50+ and who are concerned about how they can compete against younger candidates in a competitive job market. If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session. If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion. If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice. Thanks for listening. www.relaunchme.com.au

In this episode, Leah interviews Virginia Wheway, an expert in analytics, machine learning and developing business strategies for data and analytics functions. Virginia has 35+ yrs' experience across many industry sectors, including aviation, transport, manufacturing, medicine and futures trading including two decades of experience in senior leadership roles. Virginia holds a PhD in data mining (statistics and computer science), a Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) from the University of Wollongong, a Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology from the University of Newcastle and a Graduate Certificate in Change Management from AGSM (UNSW). Virginia has also undertaken postgraduate study in Executive Management at The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) In this episode, Leah and Virginia discuss: 👉 How Virginia came to choose a career in mathematics and statistics 👉 What a typical day might look like for an entry-level data analyst versus someone more senior 👉 The best training for someone wanting to pivot into a data career 👉 What is taught in an AI/machine learning postgraduate course 👉 What sort of roles will use AI/machine learning skills 👉 The digital skills most in demand right now 👉 Whether a background in mathematics is essential to work with data 👉 Virginia's advice for someone interested in moving into this field If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session. If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion. If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice. Thanks for listening. www.relaunchme.com.au

Rebuilding a career after going through divorce can be an extremely challenging and overwhelming experience for both men and women. In this episode, Leah interviewed Amy Voller, Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Divorce Coach, about how women can get back on their feet after a divorce and the importance of recovering their own identity. In this episode, Leah and Amy discuss the following: To find out more about Amy and the work that she does: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyvoller/ https://rippleresolutions.com/ If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a Resume or LinkedIn Profile that will cut through the noise, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session. www.relaunchme.com.au

In this episode, Leah discussed the importance of being able to identify and articulate your transferable skills when looking to make a career change. In this episode, Leah discussed: If you need help identifying and articulating your transferable skills, then contact Leah on leah@relaunchme.com.au If you are requiring support with finding your 'best fit' career, preparing for your next interview or need help with writing a keyword optimised Resume or LinkedIn Profile, then contact Leah Lambart and the team at Relaunch Me for further information or to book a coaching session. If there is a career that you would like to learn more about, the please email me at leah@relaunchme.com.au to make a suggestion. If you would like to support our podcast, we would love you to write a review on your podcast of choice. Thanks for listening. www.relaunchme.com.au