Relaunch Your Career

The Art of Asking for What You Want, with negotiation expert, Sam Trattles

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +1100

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.

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Thanks for listening.

www.relaunchme.com.au

Boosting Energy, Performance & Wellbeing at Work with Sandy Milner

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:55:36 +1100

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:

declining engagement
reduced creativity
presenteeism
higher turnover

… 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:

energy and wellbeing coaching
workplace wellbeing programs
stress resilience training
tailored consulting for teams and organisations

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

Rebuilding Your Career After Life Abroad: Insights from InSync Founder Margot Andersen

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +1100

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

How Insync supports expats with their return to Australia
The common challenges for expats on their return to Australia and the biggest surprises
When should expats typically start the planning process and how long might it take to land a role
How returning professionals best position their global experience for the Australian market
Margot’s advice for expats who feel like they’ve ‘lost their network’ while they were away
Margot’s advice for expats starting to plan their return home

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

Busting the myth that introverts are not suited to sales

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1100

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:

Ben's own career journey from nursing to becoming an entrepreneur
The common misconceptions about introverts working in sales
The strengths that make introverts great at sales
Ben's coaching process and how he helps introverted entrepreneurs build their revenue

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

Redundant… Now What? How to Take Control of What’s Next

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1100

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

Understanding redundancy as a business decision, not a reflection of your value
The most important steps to take in the first few days after redundancy
How to access outplacement programs and professional support
Simple ways to rebuild structure, confidence, and momentum
How to reframe this transition as a chance for a new beginning

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

Financial considerations when starting a business, an interview with Hannah Jensen & Joy Gao

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +1100

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:

Key considerations from a financial perspective
Paying tax as a small business
Paying yourself a salary
What happens to all the expenses required to start a business;
and much more!

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/

Finding purpose after an elite sporting career, an interview with former AFL Premiership Captain - Easton Wood

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +1000

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

Highlights and challenges of Easton’s 14-year AFL career
Whether he ever had a backup plan beyond football during his school years
How much thought he gave to life after footy while playing with the Bulldogs
The circumstances around his retirement in 2021 and the emotions tied to it
How he navigated the career transition process after leaving professional sport
Why recruitment was the right next step and the transferable skills from football
The importance of having a “Plan B” as an elite athlete
Easton’s advice for other AFL players uncertain about their post-footy careers

Are we being discriminated against by AI in the recruitment process?, an interview with Dr Natalie Sheard

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +1000

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

Natalie’s career journey and how she came to specialise in researching AI-driven discrimination
Insights from her recent research paper, including surprising findings
How Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) often disadvantage non-traditional job seekers and specific groups most impacted
The filters being applied within AI systems that perpetuate bias
What needs to change to create a fairer hiring process for all applicants
Practical steps job seekers can take to avoid being filtered out unfairly
Natalie’s current projects and where her research is heading next

Links & Resources Mentioned

A purposeful career in international development and ESG

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +1100

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:

How Ash first came to be interested in a career in international development
How she came to secure her first role after studying International Development
Ash's unique experiences working in international aid overseas, including her biggest challenges and resilience required to work in this field
Ash's recent work with Reece in corporate social responsibility and social impact roles
What individuals considering a career in this field need to consider

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/

How to overcome ageism in the interview

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 11:20:47 +1100

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.

How do Applicant Tracking Systems work behind the scenes, an interview with HR Tech expert Sarah Fennessey

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +1100

In this episode, Leah and her ex-colleague, Sarah Fenessey, Principal Consultant from TQ Solutions talk about all things Applicant Tracking Systems.

Sarah is an HR tech specialist with significant experience working with clients to select, implement and optimise Applicant Tracking Systems including PageUp, SmartRecruiters, Cornerstone and other platforms. Prior to working in HR Tech, Sarah also had a long career working in recruitment roles including agency and in-house positions.

In this episode, Leah and Sarah discuss the following:

👉 Sarah's transition from recruitment into HR tech
👉 How Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) are used during the screening process?
👉 What companies are using this type of software in the recruitment process?
👉 What are the different ways that employers are using ATSs to save time in the recruitment process?

This is an episode that you don't want to miss if you are wondering how ATS's work and what goes on behind the scenes in the recruitment process.

Careers in Data Analysis, AI and Machine Learning, with Virginia Wheway

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +1100

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

Renewable Energy Careers, with Erin Coldham, Chief Development Officer at Southerly Ten

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +1000

In this episode, Leah spoke to Erin Coldham, Chief Development Officer at Southerly Ten, about the different types of career opportunities available for those interested in working on a large renewable energy project such as those managed by Southerly Ten.

Southerly Ten is a specialist offshore wind energy developer for Australia and New Zealand, from the team behind Star of the South and is backed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). Southerly Ten's mission is to advance a local offshore wind industry and leave a positive legacy of clean energy for future generations.

Leah and Erin discussed the following:

👉 Southerly Ten and the projects on the horizon

👉 Examples of the types of roles required to complete such a large offshore wind project (both technical and non–technical)

👉What types of backgrounds will be required

👉 Examples of individuals who have successfully transitioned from other industries/projects into offshore wind and whether study is required

👉 What could someone interested in moving into renewable energy/offshore wind do to improve their chances of transitioning into this industry

👉 Resources and job boards for those interested in renewable energy careers

Additional resources:

Southerly Tean website - https://southerlyten.com.au/

Clean Energy Council - https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/

Green Jobs Job Board - https://greenjobs.com.au/

ARENA - https://arena.gov.au/projects/?project-value-start=0&project-value-end=200000000

AEIC wind farm and solar farm maps - https://www.aeic.gov.au/energy-projects-and-infrastructure

A Creative Portfolio Career, with actor, writer, producer and coach, Fiona Harris

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +1000

Have you ever dreamt of a creative portfolio career as an actor, writer, coach or speaker?

Fiona Harris has had a successful career doing all of the above.

Fiona is a multifaceted talent in the Australian entertainment industry and is known for her extensive work in television, comedy, theatre, and writing. Her television credits include roles in popular Australian series such as The Beautiful Lie, Upright, and Offspring, as well as co-writing and co-starring in sketch comedy shows like Skithouse and Comedy Inc.

Fiona has penned 19 books over the last decade, including adult fiction novels, children's series, and memoirs as well as being a regular on ABC 774 and a motivational speaker, workshop facilitator, and corporate host.

She is currently working on several new writing projects, developing two television shows, and preparing to launch a corporate communications business with her husband, Mike McLeish, to assist individuals in corporate to amplify their presentation skills and audience engagement.

In this epsiode, Fiona and Leah discuss the following:

👉 How Fiona came to pursue a creative career?

👉 The obstacles she had to overcome to get her first break

👉 Fiona's greatest career highlights and lowlights

👉 The traits required to have a successful career as a creative

👉 Fiona's current creative projects

👉 Fiona's advice to others considering a career as a writer or author

If you would like to find out more about Fiona, see below:

www.fionaharris.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-harris-19167014/

A Career Change Journey from Marketing Director to Divorce Coach, an interview with Amy Voller

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +1000

In this episode, Leah interviews Amy Voller from Ripple Resolutions about her career journey from Marketing Director to Divorce Coach.

In this episode, Leah and Amy discuss:

Amy's own career journey from working in senior marketing roles in Australia and Germany to retraining to become a Divorce Coach
The difference between divorce coaching and mediation
How Amy discovered that this was her calling and how she went about researching the industry
The challenges that Amy's clients have to overcome from a career perspective after going through a divorce
Amy's advice for anyone women considering a divorce

If you are interested in finding out more about Amy and her work as a Divorce Coach, see links to her LinkedIn Profile and website below:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyvoller/
www.rippleresolutions.com

What's happening in the job market right now, an interview with Executive Recruiter, Matt Simpson

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:28:40 +1000

In this episode, Leah interviewed Executive Recruiter, Matt Simpson, from Blackbook Executive about what he has been seeing in the job market over the last few months and why it seems so hard right now for some candidates to land an interview.

Matt co-founded specialist recruitment agency Blackbook Executive in 2011 with the intention of providing a highly specialised and personal recruitment consulting service to individuals and businesses across Australia and New Zealand. He has over 25 years of recruitment experience in the UK and Australia with various recruitment agencies. Matt has actively recruited for major names such as Asahi Beverages, Inghams, Mondelez, Fonterra, McCormick Foods, McCains and Tassal, to name a few.

In this episode, Leah and Matt discussed:

What Matt is seeing and hearing in the job market right now
Why it seems so tough in some industries to get an interview
An insight into life as a recruiter the volume of applications they are working with
How candidates can best engage with recruiters and how they should stay in touch
What recruiters are looking for when shortlisting for a role
How candidates can cut through the noise to stand out in a competitive market

To find out more about Blackbook Executive - https://blackbookexecutive.com.au

Navigating a Career Change from Corporate to Sleep Coach, an interview with Carla Butler

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +1000

Carla Butler, Sleep Coach from Ora Sleep Coaching, is passionate about helping burnt out professionals improve their lives through managing stress and improving sleep.
Carla believes that sleep is the key health pillar and is on a mission to arm as many people as possible with the knowledge of how important sleep is and how to fix it.

In this episode, Leah interviews Carla about her career journey from working in stressful corporate jobs to becoming a Sleep Coach and Health & Wellness advocate and how she now helps stressed out business owners, athletes, shift workers and employees to get a better sleep.

In the episode, Leah and Carla also discuss:

Why sleep is so important
How lack of sleep impacts people at work
What happens when we don't get adequate sleep
Tips for getting a better night’s sleep
How Carla can help someone suffering from insomnia or lack of quality sleep

For resources mentioned in the podcast:

Huberman Lab Podcast

Book - Why We Sleep - Matt Walker

Podcast - Why We Sleep - Matt Walker

Sleep Health Foundation

Carla's sleep quiz

For further information about Carla and the work she does, you can follow her as follows:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlabutler/
https://www.orasleepcoaching.co/coaching

Rise of the Interim Executive with Executive Recruiter, Jacinta Whelan

Fri, 24 May 2024 07:00:00 +1000

In this episode, Leah interviews Jacinta Whelan, a partner with Watermark Executive Search and co-author of The Rise of the Interim Executive.

Jacinta is an award-winning author, thought leader and popular speaker on the concept of Interim Executives, Portfolio Careers and future ways of working. She leads the Melbourne office of Watermark and has over 25 years’ experience starting and leading Interim businesses in Hong Kong, New York and Australia.

Jacinta advises corporates and governments on the Executive Interim marketplace. She is regularly asked to speak to Boards and business leaders looking to stay abreast of the way organisations are engaging executive talent.

In this episode, Leah and Jacinta discuss the following

Can you explain the meaning of ‘Interim Executive?
What are the advantages of working as an interim executive?
Who is interim work most suitable for?
Challenges of working as an interim executive?
What skills do you need to be successful?
What should someone considering an interim career need to think about?

For further resources or to buy The Rise of the Interim Executive book, see the links below:

https://www.watermarksearch.com.au/disciplines/interim-executive?source=google.com

https://www.theinterimexecutive.com.au/

Learn how to ‘beat the bot’ - Applicant Tracking System secrets with Paula Grant

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +1000

In this episode, host Leah Lambart, speaks to Relaunch Me resume & LinkedIn writer, Paula Grant, about the importance of keyword optimisation in resumes and LinkedIn to be competitive in a job search process.

Leah and Paula discuss the following:

What is keyword optimisation on a resume and why is this important?

What organisations are using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) in the recruitment process?

Is keyword optimisation more important for some roles than others?

What is keyword optimisation on a LinkedIn profile and how this can help jobseekers and business owners/freelancers

For assistance with writing a keyword-optimised and ATS-friendly resume, please contact us via the Relaunch Me website.

www.relaunchme.com.au

The Day in a Life of a Communications Professional, with Belinda Hutchinson

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +1000

In this episode, Leah interviews Belinda Hutchinson, an internal communications specialist, about what it is like to work in internal communications, the typical challenges and the skills that you need to be successful. In this episode, we discuss:

How Belinda first came to choose communications/PR as a career
What an Internal Communications Specialist does
The challenges of working in internal communications
The skills and attributes that an internal communications specialist requires to be successful
Whether AI is having an impact of how communications professionals do their work
Advice for students considering a career in communications

Transitioning from Finance to Well-being Coaching, an interview with Marie Bernardo

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:00:00 +1000

In this interview, Leah speaks with Marie Bernardo, certified well-being coach and trauma-sensitive meditation and mindfulness teacher from CoActive Life Design.

In this episode, Marie and Leah discuss the following:

Marie's own career transition from working in Finance to discovering her passion as a Well-Being Coach
How Marie supports and helps her clients who find themselves feeling overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted and stressed
Some simple and practical strategies that we can all use in our everyday life to manage our stress and overwhelm

If you are interested in finding out more about Marie and the wonderful work that she does at CoActive Life Design, then you can follow her on socials or email her to arrange an initial discussion:

Email: hello@coactivelifedesign.com.au
LinkedIn: Marie Bernardo
About Marie: https://coactivelifedesign.com.au/about/

Choosing a career with ADHD, an interview with ADHD & Executive Function Coach, Caroline Beresford

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +1000

In this interview, Leah interviews ADHD & Executive Function Coach, Caroline Beresford, about how she assists clients with an ADHD diagnosis identify and utilise their signature strengths to thrive both in an education and in the workplace.

In this interview, Leah & Caroline discuss the following:

Caroline's own career journey and some of the career changes that she has had along the way
What an ADHD coach does and the types of clients that she works with
What might be some of the typical challenges that someone with ADHD may encounter in an education setting and in the workplace
How individuals diagnosed with ADHD can learn how to play to their unique strengths
How employers can ensure that their workplace environment is neuro-affirming

To find out more about Caroline and The Addvocacy Project, see links to her website and socials below:

https://theaddvocacyproject.com

https://www.instagram.com/the_addvocacy_project/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-beresford-53b85b46

You can also email Caroline directly at: caroline@theaddvocacyproject.com

Visual Merchandiser to Foodpreneur

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 22:00:00 +1000

In this episode, Leah Lambart interviews Bianca Luscombe, Co-founder of
Curiously Cauli, a food-based business that specialises in healthy, low allergen snack foods made from the humble cauliflower, about what it takes to start a product-based food business from scratch.

Bianca explains how her own health challenges inspired her to start investigating healthier gluten free snack alternatives and how a recipe gone wrong in the kitchen was how Curiously Cauli was actually created.

Leah and Bianca also discussed the following:

How to go about conducting market research when thinking of launching a food business
What steps are required to get a food business up and running
The biggest challenges that Bianca and her partner Farran faced along the way
Bianca's biggest learnings and her advice for others thinking of starting a food business

About Curiously Cauli:
Curiously Cauli launched in 2018 and now stocks delicious crackers and dips in 3 states, VIC, NSW, WA and exports to Singapore & Malaysia.

To follow Curiously Cauli on socials:
https://www.instagram.com/curiouslycauli/
https://www.facebook.com/curiouslycauliau/

For a list of stockists or to order online - https://curiouslycauli.com.au/pages/find-us

Hot Tips for Addressing Key Selection Criteria, an interview with Jeanette Walton

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +1100

In this episode, Leah spoke to Relaunch Me writer, Jeanette Walton, about addressing Key Selection Criteria (KSC) correctly as part of the job application process.

Jeanette has been writing Resumes, LinkedIn Profiles, Cover Letters and Key Selection Criteria responses and Statements of Purpose for 13yrs and has an extensive background in writing, editing and proofreading. Jeanette also has a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Professional Writing from Deakin University and is a Certified Master-level Resume Writer.

In our discussion Leah & Jeanette covered the following:

What is it about applications requiring Key Selection Criteria responses that make them so time-consuming?
What it actually means when a candidate is asked to address Key Selection Criteria (KSC)?
The different ways that a candidate may be asked to address KSC and what they need to be aware of
How the resume writing process works for someone keen to get assistance with addressing KSC as part of a job application
Jeanette's key advice for candidates to ensure that their application stands out

If you are keen to find out more about how Jeanette or one of our others writers can assist you, then contact us via the Relaunch Me website for further information.

21st Century Resumes, with Relaunch Me resume writer, Victoria Hay

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 22:00:00 +1100

In this episode, Leah interviews Relaunch Me writer, Victoria Hay, about how resumes have changed over the last decade, what recruiters are looking for when scanning a resume and her advice for listeners considering a resume update over the next few months.

In particular, we discussed the following:

What have been the biggest changes to the application process
How Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) work when scanning resumes
The importance of having a keyword optimised resume and LinkedIn Profile
Why it is so damn hard to write your own resume
Victoria's key advice for someone writing their own resume

To find out more about the Relaunch Me resume, cover letter, KSC or LinkedIn Profile writing services, click on our website here - https://www.relaunchme.com.au

'Hmmm! Should you Lie in an Interview?' we find out from recruiter Murray Noble

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 20:00:00 +1100

In this episode, Leah interviews experienced commercial finance recruiter, Murray Noble from Noble People, to find out if it is ever okay to lie or stretch the truth in an interview.

In this episode we discussed:

SEEK's recent research about the top 4 lies that people tell in an interview
Why do candidates feel the need to lie in an interview
Why a candidate might lie about having a career break
How candidates should approach discussing reasons for leaving a bad company or boss
Can recruiters tell when candidates lie and could it come back to bite them in the future
What happens if you lie about your current salary
Murray's perspective on how the job market is looking as we prepare to come out of lockdown in Melbourne (October 2021)
Murray's advice for job seekers when it comes to working with recruiters and landing a new role

To find out more about Noble People, or to connect with Murray, you can check out the links below:

Website - Noble People
Murray's LinkedIn Profile

How to Nail your Emergency Services Interview, with host Leah Lambart

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 18:00:00 +1100

Leah has been coaching clients to succeed in emergency services interviews for over seven years and in this episode shares her insights into how candidates can succeed in the final panel interview.

Leah has coached clients for their group assessments and final panel interview across multiple fire services including; Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), QFES, DFES, Air Services Australia, Fire Emergency New Zealand, TFS, ESA.

Leah also coaches clients for other emergency services interviews (Graduate and Leadership roles) for paramedic, police, corrections and customs.

In this episode, Leah shares:

Her six key tips for succeeding in the final emergency services panel interview
What makes for good preparation
The difference between those who make it and those who don't
How an interview coaching session or mock interview can help with your preparation

For further information on the emergency services interview coaching services,
or to book an Interview Coaching session or a Mock Interview, please refer to our website:
Relaunch Me - Emergency Services Interview Coaching

A Successful Career as a Personal Brand Photographer, an interview with Fi Mims

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +1100

In this episode, I spoke to the very talented Fi Mims from Fi Mims Photography about her own career journey and how she now helps others propel their own career through incredible brand photography.

This is a must-listen for any listener considering a career in photograpy or wondering how they can use photography to achieve their career goals.

In this episode, Fi and I discussed the following:

Fi's earlier career after leaving university and how she first came to be interested in photography
How Fi Mims Photography has evolved over the years
Overcoming imposter syndrome in the early days
The biggest challenges for photographers
Fi's advice for a young person keen to build a career in photography
How a personal branding strategy and professional photos can help people be more successful
How can a business owner, professional or creative communicate who they are through your images
How to prep for a shoot
How would someone go about choosing the right photographer?

For more info about Fi, or to find out how you can work with her, check out her website:

www.fimimsphotography.com.au

Career Opportunities in Science, an interview with Neuropharmacologist Dr Carli Roulston

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +1100

In this episode, Leah interviews Dr Carli Roulton, neuropharmacologist and Program Manager from The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, one of the largest and highly respected brain research centres in the world.

Carli is a neuropharmacologist and has 20 years of experience working in the field of neuroscience with the University of Melbourne, the O’Brien Institute of Microsurgery and The Florey Institute.

Carli has spent the last 3 and a half years working at The Florey Institute as Head of Laboratory and more recently as Program Manager where she has specialised in research to promote recovery after stroke.

Carli also worked for many years as a Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Melbourne, she served on the Board of Stroke Association Victoria for 3 years and was the founding member of the International Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Alliance

Carli is super passionate about neuroscience and about helping others (particularly women) develop a sustainable and fulfilling career within the field.

In this episode, Leah and Carli discuss all things science including:

How Carli first came to choose science as a career
The different career options available to her after completing a Bachelor of Science at Monash University
Why Carli chose to do a PhD and what it actually involves on a day-to-day basis
The different roles that Carli has had since completing her PhD
The most rewarding parts of her career to date
The frustrations that people need to be aware of if they choose a science career
What transferable skills that Carli used to move from a Laboratory Manager role into Program Management
Carli's advice for any students who are contemplating a career in science to improve their employability in the future

If you are considering a career in science, then this episode is not to be missed! Enjoy!

Preparing for Graduate Recruitment and Assessment Centres, an interview with Lyndsay Shaw

Sun, 02 May 2021 12:00:00 +1000

In this interview, Leah interviews one of our own Relaunch Me coaches, Lyndsay Shaw, who works with our clients in Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast.

Lyndsay had an extensive corporate background commencing her career as an Auditor with KPMG in South Africa before transitioning into the Graduate Recruitment team and building a very successful career in graduate, training, facilitation and leadership development of KPMG’s Partners and high potential talent.

Lyndsay suffered a major health setback whilst working for KPMG in Sydney and as a result, had to re-evaluate her career and lifestyle choices. She now lives and works from the beautiful Sunshine Coast where she has portfolio career that allows her to maintain a sensible work-life balance whilst also dividing her work across three areas that she is passionate about.

In this episode, Leah and Lyndsay discussed the following:

How Lyndsay came to commence a career working in audit
At what point that she decided that accounting wasn't her best fit career
How Lyndsay made the transition into graduate recruitment and her experience working for KPMG and Standard Bank Group
How a major health setback led Lyndsay to re-evaluate her life and career
How Lyndsay manages a ‘portfolio career’ and whether she would recommend it to others
Lyndsay's advice for students preparing for graduate recruitment interviews and assessment centres
How Lyndsay helps students prepare for graduate interviews and graduate assessment centres
Lyndsay's advice for others who have had to re-evaluate their career due to illness or other unexpected changes in their personal life

If you would like to find out more about Lyndsay Shaw and how you can work with her, then check out her profile on the Relaunch Me Team page, or contact us to book a session with her via our Contact page.

Relaunch Me Team page - https://www.relaunchme.com.au/about-us

Book a consultation or ask a question - https://www.relaunchme.com.au/contact

Scientist to Award-Winning Airbnb Owner, an interview with Sarah Andrews

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 22:00:00 +1000

Designer, Stylist, Storyteller, Author, Innkeeper, Teacher, Collaborator, Photographer, Adventurer, and Sailor - Sarah Andrews is a lady of many talents and has a great career story to share.

In this episode, Leah interviewed Sarah Andrews, owner of iconic Tassie Airbnb, Captain's Rest and creator of The Hosting Masterclass, an entire school, which teaches micro-hoteliers the secret of her success as an Airbnb owner, from choosing a property, all the way to being booked out year-round.

In this episode, Leah and Sarah discussed:

How Sarah commenced her career working in the corporate world and when she made the decision to do something different
How she came to be stranded in Mexico with no passport, no money and only the wet clothes on her back
How this led Sarah to re-evaluate her life and what she loved
How Sarah saw the potential in a run-down cottage in Strahan, Tasmania and how she has transformed it into a highly successful Airbnb in less than three years
Pros and cons of running an Airbnb as a business
What is The Hosting Masterclass all about
Sarah's key piece of advice for anyone considering setting up their own AirBnB

For further details about Captains Rest or Sarah's workshops or masterclass, see the links below:

The Hosting Masterclass visit: https://www.thehostingmasterclass.com/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahandrews.co/?hl=en
Captains Rest: https://www.instagram.com/captainsrest/?hl=en
The Hosting Masterclass: https://www.instagram.com/thehostingmasterclass/?hl=en

A career transition story from Publishing to NFP to Marriage Celebrant, an interview with Sophie Coombes

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +1100

In this episode, Relaunch Me Career & Strengths Coach, Emma Hodgson, interviews the delightful Sophie Coombes, a serial career changer who is currently living her best life as a Civil Marriage Celebrant on Sydney's Northern Beaches.

In this engaging episode, Emma and Sophie discuss the following:

How Sophie started her career working in sales & marketing
Sophie's first career transition into the world of publishing with Allen & Unwin
Different roles within the publishing industry
Sophie's second career transition into Donor Relations with Not-for-Profit Reach Out
The key differences between working in corporate vs a Not-for-Profit (NFP)
How Sophie came to be interested in becoming a Civil Marriage Celebrant
What it takes to become a Marriage Celebrant
Pros and cons of working as a celebrant
How Sophie has successfully built her business, Making Magic Moments, over the past decade

You can find out more about Sophie's business on her website Making Magic Moments

Big 4 Management Consultant to 'Travis' Start-Up Founder, an interview with Nicole Tj

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +1100

In this interview, Leah interviews the very versatile and dynamic Nicole Tj, who with her co-founder Thomas Lo, has founded a new start-up Travis - described as the 'Pinterest of travel apps' by allowing users to save travel inspiration mood boards, plan trips and create user-generated travel guides.

Currently, in seed stage, Travis claims to be the first social media platform to let users share travel-specific content to create real-world itineraries.

In this interview, Leah and Nicole discussed the following:

How Nicole chose first degree after school
Nicole and Thomas' first startup project, Project Anon
Nicole's experience working as a Management Consultant at Deloitte Digital
How Nicole and her partner Thomas first identified an opportunity to start Travis
What Travis is all about, and how you can use it to plan your next holiday
What does 'seed stage' actually mean in start-up land
What transferable skills has she used from her time working at Deloitte
Networking opportunities for start-up founders
What it takes to found a start-up
What advice Nicole has for others thinking about starting their own start-up or joining a start-up

Nicole holds a Master of Management (Marketing) and Bachelor of Music (Honours) from the University of Melbourne.

Here's the special link that Nicole has provided to our first 30 listeners who want to sign up for a 'same day' beta invite to try out Travis!
https://www.travistravis.co/invite-only
code "RELAUNCHME"

Other resources mentioned in the interview:

Lady StartUp Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/ladystartups/
Skalata Ventures Seed Investment Program - https://www.skalata.co
How I Built This with Guy Raz podcast - https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510313/how-i-built-this

Social Worker to Six Figure Freelance Writer

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 23:00:00 +1100

In this episode, Leah interviews Lindy Alexander, an award-winning freelance food, travel and lifestyle writer.

Lindy’s work has been published in numerous digital and print publications including Sunday Life, The Age/The Sydney Morning Herald, The Guardian, Travel + Indulgence, Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, delicious., Good Food, The Saturday Paper, SBS Life and Jetstar magazine. She has also created content for brands, organisations and companies including SEEK, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, Indeed, EML and the Great Ocean Road regional destination websites.

In this episode Leah and Lindy discussed the following:

Lindy's career as a social worker prior to becoming a writer
The pros and cons of working in social work
Lindy's transition from social worker to writer
The pros and cons of being a freelance writer
How to cope with rejection when starting out as a writer
Whether it is necessary to complete a formal degree to become a paid writer
How writers get paid
Lindy's course for aspiring freelance writers
Lindy's advice to others keen to pursue a career as a professional writer

Lindy's recommended podcasts for aspiring writers:
The Writing Coach Podcast

Recommended Facebook groups for aspiring writers:

Freelance jungle (a general group for freelancers but is very active and supportive) https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancejungle

Young Australian Writers (for people under 40yrs) https://www.facebook.com/groups/YoungAustralianWriters

The Ladybirds (women only)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ladybirdwriters

To get started in freelance writing - https://thefreelancersyear.com/blog/get-started-freelance-writing/

For further information about Lindy or to find out more about Lindy's 'Foundations of Freelance Writing Course':
https://www.lindyalexander.net
https://thefreelancersyear.com/courses/

Career Planning for 2021, with host Leah Lambart

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 21:00:00 +1100

In this final episode for the year, Leah discussed what you can do over the next month to prepare to achieve your career goals in 2021. This included:

Setting SMART career goals
Identifying skill gaps
Identifying relationships that are key to your success
Updating your job search collateral to ensure that it is contemporary and keyword optimised
Mastering your behavioural interview skills

Thanks to all our listeners in Australia and other parts of the world near and far who have tuned into the podcast this year. We hope to have you back in 2021!

Network your way to Career Success with The Network Catalyst, Kerryn Powell

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 21:00:00 +1100

In this episode, Leah interviews Kerryn Powell, Founder of The Network Catalyst and business networking group Your Time Matters.

Kerryn has been helping people build authentic connections and conversations for over 30 years and she understands that in this ever-changing business landscape, it has never been more important to connect with the right people to build trusted and profitable relationships.

In this episode we talked Leah and Kerryn discussed:

Kerryn's own career journey prior to starting her own business and how she joined the dots
How Kerryn came to be so passionate about networking
The most common fears that people have when it comes to networking
Effective networking strategies that suit people who don’t like large events
Kerryn's hot tips for people who find that making small talk doesn’t come naturally
Kerryn's business networking group ‘Your Time Matters’ and who can join
Success stories from networking at 'Your Time Matters'
Kerryn's top 3 tips for people who have a fear of networking

To connect with Kerryn or to hear more about Your Time Matters, you can find her at the following links:

Website - www.kerryn-powell.com.au
YTM website - www.yourtimematters.com.au
Kerryn's podcast - Conversations and Connections to Amplify and Inspire
Kerryn's online course - How to Start or Improve your Business Networking

Using Strengths to Find Your Sweet Spot, with Emma Hodgson

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 21:00:00 +1100

In this episode, Leah spoke to our wonderful Sydney-based Career & Strengths Coach, Emma Hodgson, about the power of understanding your strengths to enable career development and job searching success. In this episode, we talked about:

What does Strengths Coaching involve and what exactly is the definition of a 'strength'
What sort of people benefit from strengths coaching
Examples of how strengths coaching has helped some of Emma's previous clients overcome certain hurdles in their career
How can strengths coaching help people in their career development
How can people use strengths coaching to facilitate their job search?
How Emma and Leah use their realised strengths in their current work

For more information on Strengths Coaching, or to book a Strengths Coaching session with Emma or Leah, contact us here.

A Career In Landscape Architecture, with Naomi Blashki

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 22:00:00 +1100

In this episode, Leah speaks with Naomi Blashki about her successful career as a Landscape Architect and her broad experience working in a range of different landscape architecture environments including; residential. commercial and local government / public spaces.

In this episode, Leah and Naomi discussed the following:

How Naomi chose this career pathway and her course
What content is covered in a Landscape Architecture course and the expected workload
The different pathways available to landscape architecture graduates
A typical day in the life of a landscape architect
The expected challenges faced by landscape architects in their daily work
Naomi's personal career highlights
What Naomi has learnt about herself since running her own landscape architecture business, Ginkgo Paradise
Naomi's advice for a young person considering a career in landscape architecture

Industry associations mentioned in this podcast include:

Australian Institute of Landscape Architects - https://www.aila.org.au

Australian Institute of Landscape Designers and Managers - https://www.aildm.com.au

If you would like to connect with Naomi or see her inspiring work, then you can find her at the following links:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-blashki/
Ginkgo Paradise - http://ginkgoparadise.com.au

Do you really need a cover letter? with executive recruiter Nicola Crocco

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 22:00:00 +1100

In this episode, Leah talks to Nicola Crocco, Executive Recruiter/Director of Talent Effect about whether candidates really need a cover letter in the current job market. In this episode we discuss the following:

Do recruiters actually read the cover letter?
Do you read the cover letter or the resume first, and why
What exactly are you looking for in the cover letter?
Do you have a preferred style of cover letter?
Is the video cover letter going to replace the written cover letter?
What are the most common mistakes that people make in a cover letter?
What is the most memorable cover letter that you have ever read, and why?

If you are interested in connecting with Nicola or her business partner Lisa Canning, you can connect with them using the following links:

LinkedIn - Nicola Crocco
LinkedIn - Lisa Canning
Talent Effect website

Identifying your transferable skills, with Leah Lambart

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 14:00:00 +1000

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:

What are transferable skills?
Examples of transferable skills
Why identifying your transferable skills is important?
Where you need to demonstrate your transferable skills
A specific example of where transferable skills can be matched to a new career

If you need help identifying and articulating your transferable skills, then contact Leah on leah@relaunchme.com.au

Corporate Marketing to Fashion Label Founder, with Emily Manley and Sophie Hose

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:00:00 +1000

If you are considering a career in fashion or starting your own label, then this episode is a must-listen!

Emily Manley, Career & Interview Coach from Relaunch Me, interviews Sophie Hose, founder of Melbourne fashion label Tahlo, about her journey from working in various corporate marketing & strategy roles to starting her own women's fashion label.

Tahlo is an early-stage fashion technology company that aims to solve workwear for busy professional women - allowing them to reduce the hassle associated with finding clothes whilst allowing them to celebrate their own personal style and brand in a work-appropriate, simple, repeatable way.

In this episode, Emily and Sophie discuss:

How Soph came to start her career in marketing and communications
What she found frustrating about working in marketing
How she first became interested in textiles design
How an experiment inspired her to start her own business
Her inspiration for starting Tahlo and what gets her out of bed every morning
Sophie's advice for others considering a career in fashion
What she has learnt since starting her own label 3 years ago
What she misses about working in a corporate environment
What is next for Tahlo and Sophie Hose

If you would like to follow Tahlo or check out their latest range, you can find more information at the following links:

Tahlo website - https://tahlo.com.au
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tahlo.style/
Instagram - @tahlo.style

Careers in Construction, with Elinor Moshe

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +1000

In this episode, Leah spoke to Elinor Moshe about her own career journey into construction management and how she now uses her own experience to coach others to achieve career success within the construction industry.

In this episode we discussed:

How Elinor came to commence her career in construction management
Typical entry-level roles for construction management graduates
What does the role of a Contract Administrator actually involve
Pros and cons of working in construction
Obstacles to career success within this industry
How Elinor uses her own experience to coach others
Elinor's new book - Constructing Your Career

If you are interested in connecting with Elinor, listening to her podcast or purchasing her book, you will find more at the links below:

LinkedIn Profile
The Construction Coach website
Book - Constructing your Career, author Elinor Moshe
Podcast - Constructing You

Your career questions answered, with Leah Lambart and Emily Manley

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 23:00:00 +1000

In this episode, I was joined by my colleague Emily Manley, Career & Interview Coach from Relaunch Me, to answer some questions that we have received from listeners and clients over the past few weeks.

Here are the topics that we covered in this episode:

I have lost my job and am worried that I won’t find another job in my field as it has been greatly affected since Covid-19 . Should I go back and study?
I don’t feel that I am well suited to my current job. How do I work out what I am passionate about?
I hate my job but I feel like I should be grateful to have a job. I feel sick about having to stick it out here. I know that this is not where I should be? (We can weave in the ’status hrs heart’ stuff here)
I don’t feel that I fit into my current workplace. I have been so much happier working from home and am dreading the day when things return to normal. What should I do?
I am really struggling managing staff whilst working remotely. Any tips?
I am quite a private person do I really need a LinkedIn Profile?
I had been on a career break for a year after having my 2nd child before Covid hit. I was planning to start looking in June but now I am homeschooling kids and don’t even have time to look. I feel that recruiters won’t even look at me with such a huge gap on my resume. Help!

If you have any questions, that we can answer for you on a future episode, please email them through to me at leah@relaunchme.com.au

If you are interested in finding out more about what we do, check out our website at www.relaunchme.com.au

Thanks for listening.

Why an 'active' job search strategy is so important

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 18:00:00 +1000

In this episode, I explained the difference between 'active' and 'passive' job search strategies and why all jobseekers must be utilising an 'active' job search strategy in the post-Covid job market.

In this episode I discussed:

What is a 'passive' job search strategy
What is an 'active' job search strategy
Why an active job search strategy is so important
Three things you can do now to prepare for your future job search
An example of the 'active' job search strategy in practise

How to take your interview to the next level, an interview with recruiter Nicola Crocco

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +1000

In this episode, Leah interviewed highly experienced recruiter, Nicola Crocco to get her tips on how senior candidates can take their interview to the next level.

In this episode, we talked about the following:

Nicola's background in recruitment and the work she does with Lisa Canning at Talent Effect
What is expected of candidates when they meet with a recruiter to discuss a specific position
The key areas being assessed when recruiters are shortlisting candidates for a role
The common mistakes that more senior candidates (even executives) make during the client interview
Recommended steps for following-up after attending a client interview
How candidates can build rapport with the interview panel on a Zoom interview
Nicola's three biggest tips for candidates if they want to improve their chances of securing future employment post-Covid

Click here for further information about Talent Effect or to connect with Nicola:

Website - www.talenteffect.com.au

LinkedIn - Nicola Crocco

How to prepare for a behavioural interview, with host Leah Lambart

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +1000

In this episode, Leah discusses her favourite topic 'How to prepare for behavioural interviews'. This topic is close to her heart as she remembers her first behavioural interview after completing university which was a complete train wreck. She now aims to ensure that others don't endure the same dreadful experience.

In this interview, Leah discusses the following:

What is a behavioural interview
What is the purpose of a behavioural interview
How to best prepare for a behavioural interview
What is the 'STAR' or 'STARLA' method
Where candidates typically go wrong during behavioural interviews
How Relaunch Me can help you prepare for your next behavioural interview

At Relaunch Me, we coach clients preparing for behavioural interviews across all industries including government, emergency services (firefighter, paramedic, police, customs/border force), graduate/clerkships, legal, accounting, HR, information technology, design, community services, nursing, teaching, engineering, property & construction and many more.

For further information on how we can assist you prepare for your next behavioural interview - click here.

Data Analyst to Data Presentation Coach, an interview with Kate Norris

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +1000

In this episode, Leah interviews Kate Norris about her earlier career working in finance and how she leveraged off her data analyst background to co-found her own business, Presentation Boss, where she coaches technically-minded professionals to present their data in a more meaningful and engaging way. These are some of the topics that we discussed:

How Kate came to choose her first career working in finance
What a typical day looks like in the life of a data analyst
The motivation for starting her own business
The challenges of starting a new business
How Presentation Boss helps technical professional hone their presentation skills
The steps to an effective and engaging presentation
What is Toastmasters and how can it help someone improve their speaking skills
What transferable skills Kate used from her earlier career when starting her business

If you are interested in finding out more about how Kate and her business partner, Thomas Krafft, can help you make better presentations, you can contact them at the links below:

For some great tips on improving your public speaking and presentation skills, I also highly recommend Kate and Thomas's podcast The Presentation Boss Podcast.

100 Lunches with Strangers, how Kaley Chu changed her life for the better

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 20:00:00 +1000

Finding herself in a humiliating situation as a result of her shyness, Kaley Chu decided something had to change and set herself a crazy challenge to have lunch with 100 strangers. What came next completely changed her life.

Kaley is now an author and TEDx speaker and she has also left the financial planning field to focus on motivating others to step out of their comfort zone in order to reach their full potential.

In this episode, Kaley and I discussed the following:

Why Kaley set herself a goal to have 100 lunches with 100 strangers
How she overcame her fear to invite strangers to have lunch with her
What she learnt about overcoming fear in those early days
Some of the memorable lunches that she had during the challenge
How this experience has changed her life for the better
What she has learnt about yourself since she embarked on this challenge
Kaley's advice for others who are scared to reach out and contact strangers

For more information about Kaley, or to purchase her book '100 Lunches with Strangers':

Website - https://www.kaleychu.com
Social media - @kaleychu

Careers in Health & Safety, an interview with CEO of Women in Safety, Alanna Ball

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +1000

In this episode, Leah interviews Alanna Ball who has had a decade of experience working in Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) in addition to being the Founder and CEO of the 'Women In Safety' networking group which has grown to 1,100 members.

In this episode, we discussed:

How Alanna came to be interested in working in this field
The type of work you might do on a day-to-day basis
The different types of roles within an OH&S team
The skills and attributes that would help someone in this field be successful
What is the 'Women in Safety' group and why did Alanna set it up
How people can join 'Women in Safety'

If you are interested in finding out more about careers in Occupational Health & Safety, then refer to the industry association here: https://www.aihs.org.au/

To find out more about the 'Women in Safety' program refer to the links below:

Website - www.womeninsafety.net

Facebook group - www.facebook.com/womeninsafety

A meaningful career in Public Relations, an interview with PR specialist Katie Maynes

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +1000

In this episode, Leah Lambart interviews Public Relations (PR) specialist Katie Maynes about her very interesting career working for high profile brands including Australia Zoo, Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, St Vincent's Institute of Medical Research, Lilly & Lime, World Vision, Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Cat Protection Society as well as multiple award-winning events agency Event Head.

In this episode, Leah and Katie discussed:

What exactly is Public Relations
How she first became interested in PR
What sort of content is covered in a PR curriculum
What are some typical entry-level roles for students after completing a degree in PR
The difference between working in a PR agency versus an in-house PR role
A typical day working in a PR agency
The skills and attributes required to be successful in an agency environment
Some key highlights in Katie's career
Her decision to leave corporate to work in a not-for-profit (NFP) environment
The differences in corporate versus NFP from a PR perspective
About Katie's consulting and coaching business

If you are interested in connecting with Katie or to find out about The PR Masterclass, then you can find her at the links below:

Facebook: @KatieMaynes

Instagram: @katiemaynes

Website: Katie Maynes PR

Podcast: Business Between Bells

Exploring careers in Cyber Security, an interview with expert Claire Pales

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +1000

In this interview, Relaunch Me coach Clare Pickard, interviews cybersecurity expert
Claire Pales about the world of information security.

Claire is the best selling author of “The Secure CIO”, host of “The Secure CIO Podcast” and Director of 27 Lanterns, a consulting company committed to helping organisations create and sustain effective information and cybersecurity teams.

Prior to establishing her own consulting business, Claire also had 15+ years experience leading teams in Corporate Security, Online Trust and Safety and Cyber Security within organisations including Telstra, Sensis and Sportbet.

In this episode, Clare and Claire discussed:

Claire's career journey to date. her decisions along the way and how she came to run her own business 27 Lanterns
The different types of roles within cybersecurity and what they involve
What would be a typical study background for people working within cybersecurity
The key skills and attributes required to be successful in information security
What sort of research should someone conduct if they are thinking about making a career change into cybersecurity
Claire's advice for people considering a career change in this industry
What are some of the common backgrounds for people transitioning into this area
A typical day for a cybersecurity professional
Claire's work at 27 Lanterns and why she started her business
Claire's advice for someone considering this area as a potential career path

If you are keen to hear more about the Information Security industry, then Claire is also the host of The Secure CIO Podcast.

You can also sign up to her newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dMeS9A

How to stand out in the job market, an interview with Talent Acquisition Manager Marj Glazebrook

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +1000

In this interview, Leah interviews Marj Glazebrook, Talent Acquisition Team Leader of Thales, about how recruitment has changed over the years and how both graduates and experienced candidates can stand out in a competitive job market.

In this interview Leah and Marj discussed:

How recruitment has changed over the years
How Covid-19 has affected business from a recruitment perspective
How candidates can prepare for the new normal, in particular, video interviews
What the Graduate Program involves at Thales
The benefits of being selected for a Graduate Program
The different steps involved in the graduate recruitment process
The skills and attributes that recruiters are looking for when hiring graduates
How graduates students can stand out for the right reasons
How recruitment has changed for experienced hires since Covid-19
Advice for candidates who are currently in the job market

If you are interested in exploring career opportunities at Thales, you can follow the company LinkedIn page to receive notifications about jobs and company news.

Leaving the corporate lifestyle to start a Personal Styling Business, an interview with Lisa Stockman

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +1000

In this episode, Leah interviews Lisa Stockman about her decision to leave working in corporate to start her own Personal Styling business.

In this episode, Leah and Lisa discussed:

Lisa's career path after university including working in sports management, teaching English overseas, running a boutique fashion business and working in Training / Learning & Development roles for retailers such as Cotton On, Typo and Grill'd
Making the decision to leave corporate to focus on personal styling
What Lisa studied to gain her styling qualification
Different career avenues for a stylist; and
Lisa's advice for others considering setting up a personal styling business

If you are interested in connecting with Lisa to find out about her personal styling sessions or to engage her for a corporate branding workshop, then you can find her contact details below:

Facebook: Lisa Stockman Personal Styling

Instagram: @LisaStockmanStylist

Website: https://www.lisastockman.com.au

Business Analyst to UX Designer, an interview with career changer Rebekah Murphy

Thu, 28 May 2020 08:00:00 +1000

In today's episode, Leah interviewed Rebekah Murphy about her radical career change and relocation from Ireland to Australia to pursue a career in UX Design.

In this episode we discussed the following:

Rebekah's work with Accenture as a Business Analyst and what was missing
How she came to be interested in UX Design
How she went about researching UX Design before embarking on her career change
How she came to choose the UX course at General Assembly
The fears she had to overcome before making the move
The structure of the General Assembly course
How she went about securing her first UX role
What is UX Design exactly and what is a typical day
What skills and attributes are helpful for this career
Her advice for others interested in a UX career

This is a great episode for anyone considering a career change into digital regardless of the area.

Rebekah can be contacted via her LinkedIn profile.

Personal Training to Software Sales and back again, an interview with Perry Adolphus

Fri, 22 May 2020 08:00:00 +1000

In this episode, Emily Manley, Career & Interview Coach from Relaunch Me, interviews Perry Adolphus, Personal Trainer and Owner of Longevity Through Wellness, a personal training business based in Melbourne.

In this episode, Emily and Perry discuss:

Perry's personal career journey from personal training to software sales and back to personal training
The different work options available to personal trainers
The pros and cons of running a personal training business
A typical day in the life of a personal trainer
Perry's advice for others thinking about starting a personal training business

If you are interested in connecting with Perry or booking a personal training session, you can find him on Facebook and Instagram.

What recruiters are really looking for, an interview with EMU Search Partner, Ed Michelsberg

Thu, 14 May 2020 17:00:00 +1000

In this episode, Leah interviews Edward Michelsberg, Partner of Melbourne-based recruitment & executive search firm, EMU Search.

In this interview Leah and Ed discuss the following:

How much input does the recruiter have in the job brief
Whose responsibility is it to maintain contact, the recruiter or the candidate
How often should candidates follow-up and what is the best form of communication
How do recruiters use LinkedIn to search for candidates
What are recruiters looking for in a LinkedIn profile
How can jobseekers stand out in a competitive job market post Covid-19

For further information about Ed Michelsberg and the team at EMU Search: https://emusearch.com.au

Interview with Transformation & Productivity Expert, Tina Paterson

Thu, 07 May 2020 21:00:00 +1000

In this interview, Leah interviews Transformation & Productivity Expert, Tina Paterson, who has had a highly successful career leading teams over the past 20+ years in Transformation, Project Management, Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, Change Management, Human Centred Design, PMO Governance, Collaboration, Finance and Operations for GE Capital and BUPA Australia & New Zealand.

In this episode, Tina provides insights into the following:

Her extraordinary career journey at GE Capital and BUPA transitioning through Human Resources, Finance, Customer Facing and then into Transformation
Lean, Six Sigma, Waterfall and Agile methodologies - what does this actually mean
How someone can transition into an Agile role
What working in Transformation actually involves
Skills and attributes requires to be successful in the area of Transformation
Her recent decision to make the jump from corporate to start her own business
Top tips for working smarter whilst working at home

For more information about Tina's business, check out her LinkedIn Profile or Facebook Page:

LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-paterson/?originalSubdomain=au

Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/tinapaterson.biz/

Human Resources to Career Coaching, an interview with Emily Manley

Fri, 01 May 2020 09:00:00 +1000

In this episode, Leah interviews Emily Manley, our own Career & Interview Coach from Relaunch Me.

Emily provides insights into her 15 year career in Recruitment/Human Resources and the pros and cons of working in this field. She also describes how she felt something was missing and commenced studying Midwifery to try and fulfil her desire to help women in a meaningful way.

Emily also explains why she has chosen to put her midwifery study on hold for now since finding more fulfilment working as a career coach with Relaunch Me.

Advertising Sales to In-house Marketing, an interview with Luke Manley

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:00:00 +1000

In this episode, Emily Manley, Career Coach from Relaunch Me, interviews her husband Luke Manley about his successful advertising sales career working for companies such as Ninemsn, Network Ten and Mamamia and how a mid-life career crisis led him to take time out and reflect on what he really wanted out of his future career.

Luke talks candidly about how he felt during this time, the steps he took to get clarity and how it led him to find his dream job working in an in-house marketing role as the Media Manager with his favourite brand, Bunnings..

This is an entertaining interview that will inspire others who are currently feeling stuck in a career rut.

Sales, Property Services to Aged Care, an interview with Thena Johnstone

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 08:00:00 +1000

In this interview, Leah interviewed Thena Johnstone about her career journey commencing in pharmaceutical and wine sales to running her own successful property services business for 6 years to now working in the aged care sector.

In this episode, Leah and Thena discussed the following:

What it is like to work in pharmaceutical sales - the pros and cons
The highs and lows of running your own business
How volunteering helped Thena test her career idea
The different roles within the aged care sector (clinical and non-clinical)
Thena's advice for others considering a career change

For further information on careers within the Aged Care industry, check out the
Care Careers website here: https://www.carecareers.com.au/aged-community-care-jobs-in-melbourne/

Litigation Lawyer to Teacher, career interview with Nick Spinks from Teach For Australia

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +1000

In this episode, Leah interviewed Nicholas Spinks, Recruitment Team Manager from Teach For Australia, an ambitious not-for-profit organisation with a vision to provide excellent education to all children in Australia, regardless of background.

Teach For Australia's program recruits Australia's top talent into teaching whilst partnering with schools serving low socio-economic backgrounds.

Nick shared his own career story, transitioning from being a Litigation Lawyer in Brisbane to high school teacher in a small country town in Western Victoria as well as his reasons for leaving the law, his own experience in the Teach For Australia program and how you too can apply to be in the next cohort of teachers commencing their teaching career in early 2021.

Interview with Clare Pickard, Career & Leadership Coach from Relaunch Me

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +1000

In this episode, Leah interviewed Clare Pickard, one of our own Relaunch Me coaches.

Clare is a Career & Leadership Coach with an interesting career journey and has successfully transitioned though a number of different career areas including; marketing & events, agency & in-house recruitment, in-house career development and then many years working within the learning & development team of a national law firm prior to moving into coaching.

In this interview we discussed:

> Clare's career journey prior to working at Relaunch Me
> What it is like to work in conferences and events
> The pros and cons of working in agency recruitment
> Working in an in-house career development role
> The breadth of opportunities in the field of Learning & Development

If you are interested in working with Clare then you can find her by submitting an enquiry through the Relaunch Me website - www.relaunchme.com.au/contact

Building a Health Coaching Business with guest Tracey McBeath

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +1100

In this episode, Leah talks to Tracey McBeath, Mind & Body Health Coach from Tracey McBeath Health Coaching where Tracey helps people get clarity about their health and discover lasting change through following a low carb lifestyle.
Tracey is also the host of The Nourished Mumlife Podcast and Health Coach for Sante Circle Lifestyle Change Program.

In this episode, Tracey shared what she has learnt since establishing her health coaching business including the following:

How she helps her clients discover a healthier way of living
How she came to become a Health Coach and her career journey to date
What she studied to become a Health Coach
What it takes to build a successful health coaching business
Advice about what we can all do to maintain a healthy lifestyle over the next few months whilst we live through this unprecedented time

For further information or to connect with Tracey, please see the links below:

Podcast - The Nourished Mumlife Podcast
Instagram - @tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach
Facebook - Tracey McBeath HeathCoach
Website: www.traceymcbeath.com.au

A Sports Dietetics Career with Simone Austin, Accredited Sports Dietitian

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 22:00:00 +1100

In this episode Leah talks to Simone Austin, Accredited Sports Dietitian, Speaker and Author with a long history of working with elite athletes at clubs including Hawthorn Football Club, Melbourne Storm, Melbourne Rebels and Cricket Australia. Simone is also President of Sports Dietitian Australia and has been ambassador/speaker and health advocate for Swisse Wellness for over a decade.

Simone shares the following:

Her career history to date working with elite athletes
What it is like to work with elite athletes
The difference between being a Dietitian and a Nutritionist
How she came to write her book 'Eat Like an Athlete'; as well as
Excellent career advice for students keen to pursue a career within dietetics.

For further information or to connect with Simone, please see the links below:

Instagram - @simone_austin
Facebook - Simone Austin Dietitian
Website: www.simoneaustin.com.au

How to choose the right career

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 22:00:00 +1100

In this episode your host Leah Lambart, Career & Interview Coach and Founder of Melbourne-based career coaching business Relaunch Me, talks through the key steps to choosing a 'best fit' career, that is, a career that suits your personality, utilises your key strengths and is aligned to your interests and core values.

Leah provides some insights into her own career journey and explains why it is important to be true to yourself rather than living someone else's version of a 'best fit' career.

Welcome to the Relaunch Your Career Podcast

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 17:00:00 +1100

Have you ever wondered whether you are in the right career? Or have you dreamt of doing work that makes you want to jump out of bed in the morning?

Perhaps you are a high school or university student who is just keen to find out about different careers and what people really do behind the scenes?

If you answered 'yes' to any of the above, then this podcast is for you.

Your host Leah Lambart is a Career & Interview Coach and Founder of Melbourne-based career coaching business, Relaunch Me.

In this episode, Leah provides some insight into her own background before becoming a career coach as well as providing some details about what you can expect to hear in future episodes of Relaunch Your Career.

If you are keen to hear more about what Leah and her team do at Relaunch Me, then head to the website www.relaunchme.com.au for further information or to book a consultation.