I have taken a few career sabbaticals and I often get many questions about this. How did you get your employer to agree to your time off?How expensive was it?How did you decide on where to go?What where the benefits?In this week's episode I div

How to network your way into a new job on LinkedIn

Apr 27th, 2021 14m 33s

So you have listened to the previous podcast episode and now have a fantastic LinkedIn profile that is generating more views and messages. What do you do next?In the episode, I break down the necessary steps you need to take in order to ensure

How to create an attention grabbing LinkedIn Profile

Apr 21st, 2021 18m 18s

LinkedIn is a vital tool for many aspects of business. It now has over 740 million users worldwide, with over 40% of those members logging in regularly.Whether or not you are considering a job or career transition, taking the time to create and

How to prune your career and life for accelerated growth

Mar 25th, 2021 17m 17s

Are you one of those people who is caught in the cycle of busyness? You have so much on your plate to work through each day but realize that you are not advancing your career or life as fast as you would like? Ever considered the concept of pru

Advancing women in the workplace

Mar 11th, 2021 13m 57s

In celebration of international women's day, I discuss some women I admire who are doing some amazing things in the workplace. The reality is that despite the advancements made by women in the workplace to date, there is a long way to go.So wha

CV mistakes to avoid

Feb 25th, 2021 15m 30s

If you are wandering why you do not currently have as many interviews as you would like despite being very qualified for the roles that you are applying for, it could be down to some very simple mistakes that you are making on your CV. In today

How to write an attention grabbing CV

Feb 18th, 2021 13m 30s

It takes recruiters and hiring managers an average of 6 seconds to review your CV!That is not a lot of time to make a positive impression. In this weeks episode of The Career Lounge, I walk you through the key aspects of writing your CV which w

Why you need to protect your mental health in the Workplace with Vivian Ikem

Feb 10th, 2021 33m 50s

Are you one of those people who always puts on a brave face at work? Perhaps everyone comes to you with their issues but you are not as good at asking for help when you need it.On today's episode of The Career Lounge Podcast, Vivian and I discu

How to Future Proof your Career with Elatia Abate

Jan 29th, 2021 28m 15s

"The future is here" according to Entrepreneur, Educator and Future Forward Strategist, Elatia Abate. The world of work is changing at a phenomenal pace. Many of the careers that we have in the workplace today will soon become obsolete. Most of

My 5 key business and career take aways from 2020

Jan 14th, 2021 11m 48s

Many people could not wait to see the end of 2020. It was a year in which the world as we know it changed beyond recognition. As we settle into 2021, what are some of the key career and business lessons we can glean from 2020 in order to have a

Ten common interview mistakes you want to avoid

Oct 26th, 2020 18m 20s

In today's episode, I share ten common interview mistakes that you want to avoid during your interviews. One of the biggest mistakes job seekers make is to present the person they believe the company wants, rather than showing up authentically.

Ten interview tips to help you excel in every interview

Oct 21st, 2020 19m 43s

In today's episode, I share ten tips to help you excel in any interview. Interview preparation goes beyond understanding what a company does, it includes understanding more about their values and ensuring that your personal values align with th

Ten Smart Questions you need to ask in every interview

Oct 18th, 2020 19m 30s

In today's episode I share 10 questions that every job seeker needs to be asking in an interview. Many people enter into interviews focused on how they can impress their interviewer. This is the right emphasis but not the only thing to focus on

Five common interview questions and how to answer them successfully

Aug 20th, 2020 15m 33s

In this episode, I break down five common interview questions and provide insight on what interviewers are actually asking for. The goal is to empower you to excel in your next interview. For more information about this episode, please refer to

What AOC can teach us about Self Advocacy

Jul 29th, 2020 20m 21s

US congress woman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez AOC) recently made a video that went viral when she responded to what she deemed to be a "faux apology" from her fellow member of the US congress, Ted Yoho. You can see the video here - https://www.you

Rewriting your love story with Marlena Cole

Jul 23rd, 2020 40m 53s

One of the most important decisions you can make in your career is who you chose as a partner.In today’s episode, we are doing things a bit differently with my guest, Marlena Cole, a certified dating and relationship coach at www.lovemeright.ne

How to conduct a personal mid year review

Jul 13th, 2020 11m 48s

As we are at the half way point of the year, it is a good idea to take stock of how your year has gone so far so that you can identify what to focus on for the rest of the year. In this podcast episode, I outline a very simple framework for rev

How to deal with chaos and uncertainty

Jun 23rd, 2020 11m 5s

The covid-19 pandemic has caused great chaos and uncertainty for individuals, companies, countries and the world at large. It is important that despite the confusion around us, we do not let it get inside us and derail us. In this episode I giv

The old rules of work no longer apply

Jun 16th, 2020 11m 38s

Previously, a degree was considered a necessity to build a thriving professional career, and the expectation was that you worked for a company for the rest of your career. Not only are some of these ideas dated, but they could actually hold you

Bonus: The story behind The Career Lounge Membership

Jun 16th, 2020 11m 22s

I have recently launched a membership community called "The Career Lounge", for mid-senior level professionals and business owners, who are seeking to leave/pivot out of jobs, careers or businesses, where they currently feel under-fulfilled, un

Why you should stop sharing your business dreams with your friends and family

Jun 9th, 2020 10m 34s

It is instinctual to want to share all of your business goals and dreams with the people who are closest to you, but sometimes doing this can actually hinder you rather than help you progress in your career. I share some tips on where else you

The elephant in the room

Jun 3rd, 2020 15m 6s

Race is something I tried to shy away from discussing throughout my career. However, in today's climate, with everything happening across the world, it is difficult to ignore. In this bonus episode, I give my perspective on the encounter betwee

How to successfully pivot into a new career or job

Jun 2nd, 2020 17m 21s

Before taking any action towards a new career or job, it is important to mentally commit first to the process. Because you are embarking on a significant change, it is likely to unravel your insecurities, which can in-turn derail your career tr

How to use LinkedIn to boost your job search

Jun 2nd, 2020 19m 53s

In this episode, I give ten key tips on using LinkedIn to optimize your job search plus two additional bonus points. If you are a business professional in a corporate career, having a LinkedIn profile and being an active participant of the Lin

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Introduction: Welcome to the Career Lounge

May 27th, 2020 2m 6s

Have you ever sat at your desk and wandered if this is all there is to life?Do you feel stuck in your career, yet don't take any action because you are scared to get it wrong?I describe what my mission is with the career lounge and what you can

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