Escape the nine to five: how to design your career

Imagine to spend your entire life marching towards a career... only to realise it wasn't for you.But even worse:To discover it on your first weeks on medical school.Would you keep going, or risk everything to find a life that feels more like... you?Today's guest: Joseph Liu - Keynote speaker, career consultant, and podcast host dedicated to helping professionals relaunch their careersIf you're ever in a career that doesn't feel quite right, Joseph's story might inspire you to take action.-In this episode you'll learn:How to figure out where in your career journey you are & what kind of move you need to make.How to identify what you need right now.And I'll give you one simple step you can do today to help you pivot in your own career.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephpliu/ -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

As I'm slowly returning back from paternity leave, I thought it would be fitting to share an episode on the very thing we work for:Our life. Is having work-life balance achievable?Is it realistic?What does work-life balance even mean to me? These are likely questions you've had running through your head.What does your current work-life balance look like? And what is your own definition of work-life balance? You want a successful career.You want to earn good money.But you're also getting stressed outNot spending enough time with family and friends, barely time for hobbies or some exercise at the end of your Workday.Something's got to give. -This week's interview, we're talking to Nigel Marsh.Famous for his TED Talk on Work Life Balance.You'll learn:How to define your own work-life balance.What are the 4 disasters that often lead people to make people change careers.How to make change in your life without waiting for a disaster to happen.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Career CoachCareer AdviceCareer GuidanceCareer TransitionCareer ChangeAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 If you're a millennial, chances are you've got boomer parents. Parenting with reward and punishment. Sticks and carrots. Extrinsic motivation. And this might lead to a career choice based on reward and punishment. A well paying "prestigious" job. Implied negative consequences if you didn't go to college. Safe professions. And the result? A draining job where work is exhausting. Days drag on forever. And by Friday, you're counting the minutes till the weekend. What if you could achieve the opposite? An energising job, where you look forward to going to work, and don't care if you're working on Friday night, let alone the weekend. In this happiness episode, you're going to find out how.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 The Monday Blues. Hump day. TGIF. It's become so normal, we've just accepted that you should dread work and celebrate the end of the work week. Why do we put up with this? Why do we settle for jobs that drain us, rather than energise us? Especially when they're not necessarily meaningfully contributing to society. And more importantly, what can you do about it? In this episode, you're going to find out. -If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 My life's mission is to help working professionals like you take the next steps in their professional lives and design a career that works for them. And part of that mission is interviewing some of the most interesting career changes on the planet. Top career coaches. As well as regular people like you and me who went from a standard career and decided to walk the path less travelled. Someone who followed that journey is Steve Holloway. He's the co-host of New Zealand's top podcast, Between Two Beers. But before the success, he's someone who had a very interesting career just following his nose, going from a soccer scholarship in the States to success as a professional poker player and then having a very successful traditional career in journalism–long before he started a podcast in his garage with his mate Seamus. You're going to learn:The special skill that has served him throughout his career, no matter the job. What he means when he says cast your net wide (and we're not talking about dating). And I'll give you one simple challenge you can do today to help in your own career. -If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-To contact Steve Holloway: visit https://www.b2bspeakers.co.nz -To contact Steve Oehley directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

You've been told your entire life, to follow your passion. That if you just love the work you do, work won't feel like work at all. And yet, you're sitting at your desk, clock-watching, questioning whether you made the right career choice.  But what if you've been looking at it all wrong?In today's Monday Motivation, I'm going to convince you why not to follow your passion, and what you should do instead.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-To find out your top career strengths, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/free-strengths-test-Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

Growing up, we get told to practice. Practice your alphabet, practice your timetables, practice your sports drills. But what if you're practicing the wrong things? What if you're not focusing on the things you're good at? Do you even know what your strengths are? Maybe you don't even realise how good you are at certain things, because they come so naturally. But unlocking these strengths. Unlocks a superpower. A superpower that has massive benefits for your career. In this episode, I'm not only going to share the benefits, but what if I told you there's a secret to making those strengths even stronger? And that secret isn't practice. In this happiness episode, you're going to find out. -If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 What is it costing you to keep chasing the illusion of wealth? In today's episode, we're going to break free from the consumerism mindset.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

This week, I'm joined by Jim Collison & Saurav Atri - two experts on using your strengths at work.You'll learn:How to truly figure out your strengthsHow working to your strengths will transform your careerAnd I'll give you one simple tool you can use today to put this conversation into practice.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 You see others who seem to love what they do, thriving in their careers, and you wonder: What's wrong with me? Why does work feel like such a slog? Why does it feel like I'm constantly trying to keep up, instead of excelling? And then, Doubt creeps in. You start to believe, maybe you're just as not talented as others. But here's the truth: You're not stuck because of lack of talent. You're stuck because of something core to your being. Something that you've been ignoring for years. And the longer you ignore this, the more frustrated, unfulfilled, and stagnant you'll feel.In today's Monday Motivation, I'm going to help you kickstart your work week by helping you rediscover who you really are.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 You grew up thinking careers were linear. Step one: get a degree. Step two: land a job. Step three: climb the ladder. But you've seen enough examples of people not following this path to know it's bullshit. And often, these people are happier than the corporate warriors climbing the ladder. You want more from your career: one that grows with you, that evolves, that gives you more freedom and fulfilment. In this happiness episode, you're going to find out the research behind career freedom and how to actually achieve it. -If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 Harder. Better. Faster. Stronger. Can't we see that it's an endless competition that we're all destined to lose? Climb the ladder. The winning edge. Getting ahead. It's all a competition, that's unsustainable. What can you do instead? In this episode, you're going to find out. -If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 Have you ever wished you could get some advice from other career pivoters? Not just one or two tips, but the whole process. Even better: what if you could get 10,000 hours of experience in the career transition space? Heck, if you talk to someone like that, you might be talking to an expert. Mark Lankford is that expert. He started on Wall Street, worked overseas and then came back to work in start ups, has worked in eight different industries in multiple continents over his 30 year career, and started his own businesses. He's also a career coach, having coached over a thousand working professionals for over 10,000 hours, going through their own career transitions. And despite having a few grey hairs, he's still adapting his business to the AI landscape. It's fair to say Mark knows his shit. You'll learn:How the corporate world finally got to him.How to differentiate yourself from other people when looking to change careers. One powerful career tool that he has seen work for his clients time and time again. -Guest link: http://c-synergy.com/ -If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 You're working hard, but it's sometimes hard to see where this is all going. Deep down you wonder. What if I've chosen the wrong path? What if I'm wasting time, climbing higher in a role I don't even like? But imagine sticking with the wrong ladder for the next 5, 10, or even 20 years? Sure, you might earn a decent pay check, or pick up a fancy title, but what about your happiness, your growth, your sense of purpose?In a world evolving as fast as ours, sticking to one straight path might actually hold you back. What if your career path wasn't a ladder at all? What if it was something completely different? Today, you're going to discover a different framework for your career. And you'll learn why monkeys go further than ants.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

You're stuck in a career that feels like it's going nowhere. When you started in your job, it felt like the perfect stepping stone to success. A clear ladder to climb. But now? You're staring at the same desk, the same tasks, and the same routine you've been in for years. You thought you'd have it all figured out by now. More money. More purpose. More growth. Instead, you feel stagnant. And the idea of making a change feels overwhelming–maybe even impossible. If we're honest, isn't there a part of you that wonders if it's too late? That little voice whispering:"What if this is as good as it gets?" But there's one thing no one tells you. In today's Monday Motivation, I'm going to help you reframe how you think about your career–because the very thing holding you back is the limiting beliefs about your current career.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 You wake up every day, rushing into the same routine: Work emails, meetings, deadlines. You tell yourself, you'll chase those dreams "some day", but some day isn't a date on your calendar–and your life calendar has an expiry date. When was the last time you reflected on the fact you're going to die? In this episode, we're going to reflect on the key message from this week.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

How many times have you sat with your closest friends, venting about work, and dreaming about doing something different? But how often do those conversations actually lead to action? The truth is, most of us are great at talking about change, but terrible at holding ourselves, or each other, accountable. How many conversations have you had where the same career frustrations come up over and over again? Yet here you are, still in the same place, still stuck. At some point, these conversations become a sadistic version of Groundhog Day.And it doesn't just affect you. It affects your friends too. You're all holding each other back.Where would you be if you actually worked together to make those changes? Imagine having the impact of having someone who not only believed in your goals, but also pushed you to act on them. In this episode, you're going to find out. -If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to achieve their career goals faster than others? Is it talent, hard work, or even luck? Maybe it's something much simpler–something you can tap into today. You've probably heard the saying, "You're the sum of the five people you spend the most time with." It isn't just some motivational quote, it's actually backed by science. In this happiness episode, you're going to find out.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 People love putting you in boxes: Ben the accountant. Jess the lawyer. Steve the Vet. We're taught from a young age to aim for stability, safety, and predictability. Deviating from that is seen as a threat. Not just to you, but to the very framework they've built their lives around. It's not just a career path. It's an identity. And when you show them another way, it makes them question their own choices. How do you avoid this clash with the "normal" and "safe" career path most people prescribe to? The answer may surprise you.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 Today's guest is a walking case study on what happens when we chase external success, but it doesn't match who we are on the inside. She is, in her own words, a corporate dropout, a recovering codependent, people pleaser. She was a very successful professional in the advertising industry, only to get burnt out to the point. She couldn't get out of bed. It made her ask the question most of us ask at some point in our professional lives. Is this really it? You'll learn how Western society has got our measure of success so wrong, what she suggests we do instead, and I'll give you one simple challenge you can do today to help on your own career journey.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Today's Guest:Laura RobichauxWebsite https://www.bywayofgrey.com-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 Have you ever stopped to think about what you would regret if your time ran out tomorrow? It's an uncomfortable thought, but most of us live as though we have an infinite number of days. We work jobs we don't love, postpone our dreams, and tell ourselves I'll get to it "someday". But here's the thing: Someday is never guaranteed. And as we grow older, that nagging question only gets louder. Did I do what I truly wanted? Or worse, what if I never even tried? Today, we're going to help you avoid a life filled with regret–by creating a bucket list. Just not in the way you were taught growing up. -If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

You wake up every morning, rush through your routine and dive headfirst into a job that if you're being honest with yourself, barely energises you anymore. It's not that you hate it, it pays the bills, keeps you busy. But deep down, there's this gnawing sense that something's missing. Maybe you've got a passion project gathering dust. Or dreams you've buried under a pile of maybes and some days. Every day you ignore what excites you, what drives you. You let a little part of yourself die. One year, becomes ten years, becomes a lifetime. You're stuck in the same job, the same routines, telling yourself you're too busy, you've got too many bills to pay, or it's too late to change. Those dreams? They've faded into a distant, what could have been. The worst part? It's not just about what you haven't done. It's about what you've lost. Your sense of purpose. Your joy. Your spark. You're alive, sure, but are you truly living?In today's Monday Motivation, we're going to talk about one of life's toughest truths–Your life is going to come to an end one day. But it's not just the end of life, but the small deaths we happen. Today I'm going to motivate you to kickstart your journey back to living a life and career of fulfilment–and you'll learn why it's never too late to change.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 You're a working professional. You're busy–from one deadline to the next, one promotion to the next goal. But when was the last time you stopped and truly reflected on your life and career? When you stopped measuring yourself by someone else's goalposts and started living a life true to your own measure of success? This Sunday, we're going to reflect on why you should be listening to your life. The times when you're not only happy, but truly stood out from the crowd, and why the key to unlocking your next chapter might already be written in your own autobiography.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 You're at the end of another work week. You're working hard, keeping busy, but deep down, you wonder, is this really what I'm meant to be doing? Most of us are so busy doing that we don't take the time to listen. We ignore the small moments of joy, the activities that energise us, and even the people who inspire us. What if you could pause, step back, and really listen to not only your life, but those around you? What if the key to your career success is not just identifying your successes, but other people's as well? In this episode, you're going to find out why this is crucial to your career.

 Imagine walking into a room full of people you admire–You're wanting to make an impression in your career, to stand out to be noticed, but as soon as you step inside, self doubt creeps in. Your palms sweat, your heart races, and a small voice whispers, "You're not good enough."Now imagine flipping a switch–a confidence switch–and all that doubt disappears. What if I told you that switch is real, you can use it, and it's even based on research?In this happiness episode, you're going to find out. -If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 How much of your life is dictated by what others consider "normal"? You sit at a desk all day because it's considered professional. You might wear a suit and tie because it's civilised. You put on shoes even when they hurt your feet, because that's just what people do. But have you ever stopped to wonder why...? Why do we force ourselves into uncomfortable clothes, awkward postures, and habits that literally hurt our bodies–all in the name of being "civilised"? In this episode, you're going to discover a different solution.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 What does it take to leave a safe corporate environment–complete with a potential six figure salary, so you can finally live and work on your own terms? Today I spoke with Alexis Martinez, a former wealth management professional at Merrill Lynch. She's spent five intense years helping high net worth clients, only to discover she was burnt out and longing for a more purposeful life. She took a leap of faith. Understanding her leap and the lessons she learned might inspire you to take bold action in your own career. You'll learn:Some of the signs that indicate you're in the wrong workplaceWhy you shouldn't overvalue moneyPlus, I'll give you one simple challenge you can do today to make a meaningful change in your career.-Guest: Alexis MartinezWebsite: https://www.newlighthealthcoaching.com-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 Your career is on autopilot. You're working hard, showing up every day, but something feels off–like you're drifting, not driving, through your professional life. We often look at our jobs as one long blur of repetitive, sometimes meaningless tasks. And if you're drifting through your career, you might be thinking... "Is this really it?" What if there's a way to guide you towards a more rewarding and fulfilling career? Today, you're going to find out why your career timeline holds the clue to future happiness in your life and career.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 Do you feel like life is speeding by so quickly that you barely have time to figure out if you're on the right track? Every week, the days blur together–work, eat, sleep, repeat–and amidst that blur, you might miss the subtle signs that your life is trying to tell you something. In today's Monday Motivation, I'm going to help you kickstart your work week with a mindset shift that could change the way you approach every career decision moving forward.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

You're worrying about making the right choice in your career. Every decision feels like it could make or break you. You lie awake at night, worrying about the future, while quietly hoping everything will just work out, and you'll find yourself in your dream job. You don't wanna reach retirement regretting the career decisions you did or did not make. But at the same time, you also don't want to reach retirement broke, with a big fat mortgage you never manage to pay off. But what if there's a way to work towards your dream job, without sacrificing the hard work that got you this far in your career? A way that's not only proven to work, but is also simple and achievable in your busy working life. This Sunday, we're going to reflect on the key lessons from this week.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

Are you feeling like your career is going nowhere? Every day feels the same: the monotony, the lack of progress, the dreams of what 'could be' slipping further away with each passing Monday. You're not just unsatisfied, you're beginning to doubt if change is even possible for you. But what if there's a simple and proven way to break free from the cycle–a key that successful people have been using, yet it's rarely talked about in the conventional career advice you hear? Picture yourself working towards your dream career and escaping the nine to five grind–without having to sacrifice everything you've built so far in your working professional life.In this episode you're going to find out.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 You want to come across as a professional: to your clients, to your colleagues, to your boss. But are you taking yourself too seriously? And how is it costing you in your career? In this happiness episode, you're going to find out.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

We all have embarrassing moments etched in our memories. That time everyone laughed at us in primary school. That rejection in high school. That night we got drunk at college and humiliated ourselves. But how many embarrassing moments do you remember in your life not involving you? And why is this relevant to your career? In this week's Thought of the Day, you're going to find out. -If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 What makes for a meaningful career and who are these people achieving it? How have people escaped the 9 to 5 with a smile on their face ad how have they done it? My life's mission is to help working professionals like you take the next steps in their professional lives and design a career that works for you. Having interviewed some of the most interesting career changes on the planet, top career coaches, and also diving into the career research, there are simple, proven strategies to make change in your career.This week I spoke with Taylor Sleaford. He went to college and couldn't get a job in his field–fast forward a few years and he'd gotten an internship at a prestigious university and then was offered a job at an even more respected university only to turn it down. The recruiter was so offended, she hung up the phone. His career then got even worse as a business analyst until he finally found his calling. You'll learn:Why school doesn't set you up for a successful careerA mindset shift that will change your perspective about workAnd I'll give you three tips to help you transform your career. -You can find out more about Taylor Sleaford: https://www.taylorsleaford.com-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 What do I want to be when I grow up? It's a question we've all asked in our lives–and if you're thinking about making a career change, chances are you may also be thinking, how do I find a job that I like, or maybe even love? How do I change careers without losing the financial security of my current job? How do I balance my career with my personal life? How can I do something meaningful that gives me a sense of purpose? And where do I even start? The good news... you've come to the right place!-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

You're paralysed. Paralysed by the fear of making the wrong choice: the wrong location, the wrong job, the wrong career. If you're in a 9 to 5 job that's not a fit for you, it's natural to fear changing careers. And making the wrong choice all over again... same end result: dissatisfaction in your job, not being your best self at work, and feeling trapped in a job you don't like. What if we're fearing the wrong thing? What if the fear of making the wrong choice is the thing that's holding you back? In today's Monday Motivation, you're going to find out.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

Growing up, your parents were probably critical of you, the news is negative, and if you spend any time on social media, it's hard not to feel like you're not living up to expectations. The result: Most human beings are self critical. It's a survival mechanism. But what's the downside–and how does it affect your career? In this episode, you're going to find out. -If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

It's another day of work and other day questioning your life choices. Another day stuck in traffic. But this day is different.Imagine waking up in an ambulance, in a serious car crash an your way to work... Ever wondered how a life altering event can lead to profound personal change?In this happiness episode, you're going to find out. -If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

If you're in a job with endless reports, passive-aggressive managers, and meaningless memos, maybe you need a career change. In this week's thought of the day. You're going to discover why comedies like Office Space resemble the corporate workplace closer than you think.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Escape the 9 to 5 Escape the 9-5 Career Coach Career Advice Career Guidance Career Transition Career Change Next Step Careers LimitedAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 How can you escape the nine to five, unlock your golden handcuffs, and find work you enjoy... without losing your financial freedom? In today's episode, you're going to hear from Chris Stemp, about how to quit a well paying job. He was a financial analyst at a fortune 500 company, before having a panic attack at work, quitting, and becoming an entrepreneur and podcaster. He's a perfect person to hear from, because he's been in your shoes. If you think you're earning too good money to quit, Chris is your inspiration to do it anyway–earning the kind of money most people in their early twenties could only dream of. You'll learn:Why you should be kind to yourself when you realise you might've made the wrong career choice.Why you should do it incrementally.What he means by creating space.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Career CoachCareer AdviceCareer GuidanceCareer TransitionCareer ChangeAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

Have you ever listened to yourself in a conversation? How do you sound?How do you come across? What sort of messages are you telling yourself and those around you? Imagine recording yourself talking and playing back what you hear... It might sound like a vain, narcissistic, or even bizarre thing to do–but there's a hidden benefit that will help you in your career. In this episode, you're going to find out. -If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Career CoachCareer AdviceCareer GuidanceCareer TransitionCareer ChangeAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

You're dissatisfied at work, come home from work exhausted, with barely enough energy to crash on the couch, order Uber eats, and binge on your latest Netflix show? You're wanting to make change in your career, but how do you even start when you've barely got the bandwidth to choose take out to order? Today, I'm going to share something that might seem obvious in hindsight, but seems counterintuitive to begin with. And this little secret might hold the key to actually making change in your career. -If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Career CoachCareer AdviceCareer GuidanceCareer TransitionCareer ChangeAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

Imagine turning up to work happy, immersed in your job, completely at peace with yourself. This Sunday, we're going to reflect on the key lessons from this week. -If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Career CoachCareer AdviceCareer GuidanceCareer TransitionCareer ChangeAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

 You know those days where time seems to fly by?You're completely immersed in what you're doing and you end the day absolutely buzzing.Imagine experiencing that on a daily basis in your job.You're a working professional trapped in a 9 to 5 job.But have you considered the time where YOU'RE totally in flow?When time melts away, and you feel completely in the moment.Surely there's been some moment in your career where you've experienced this?Even in a summer job.How can you experience MORE of this in YOUR career?In this episode, you're going to find out.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Career CoachCareer AdviceCareer GuidanceCareer TransitionCareer ChangeAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

When you think about making change in your career, but don't, you're avoiding something crucial in your career:The F-word. Failure. And there's a reason: it sucks. But how can we lower the stakes to create an environment, where you are not only comfortable failing, but you want to fail. In this happiness episode, you're going to find out. -If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Career CoachCareer AdviceCareer GuidanceCareer TransitionCareer ChangeAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

You're wanting to make changes in your career and it can be natural to look at some of the most successful people on the planet and wonder what they got right in their careers. People like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, And Sundar Pichai. But what about what they don't do? More specifically, what did they not let their own children do, growing up? In this episode, you're going to find out the relevance to your career. -If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Career CoachCareer AdviceCareer GuidanceCareer TransitionCareer ChangeAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

You're stuck in your career and you want to make change.You want more from your job–more enjoyment, more purpose, heck even more money–why not?You're a month into 2025, and you're no closer to achieving those career goals than you were at the beginning of the year. Today, I'm going to give you some advice that seems to go against everything you're probably thinking I'm about to say. -If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Career CoachCareer AdviceCareer GuidanceCareer TransitionCareer ChangeAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

There's a lot to worry about in the modern world:Cost of living. Climate change. Even just trying to correct a joke without offending anyone. There's a base level of anxiety that comes with being a human being–one of the reasons why nicotine and the alcohol industries are so profitable. When it comes to your career, there's also a lot to worry about:Money.Workload.Or even whether you're doing something meaningful in your career. How do you stop worrying and start living?How do you create more enjoyment in your job and stop worrying about the perfect job?Even if your dream job is the long-term goal? In today's Monday Motivation, I'm going to help you kickstart your workweek with the solution.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Career CoachCareer AdviceCareer GuidanceCareer TransitionCareer ChangeAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

You wake up, get out of bed, and make the first choice of your day. Most likely, you check your phone. And if you don't do it immediately, I guarantee you'll make the seemingly insignificant choice to look at your phone throughout the day. But what if you made a different choice?A seemingly small choice that will change everything. This Sunday, we're going to reflect on the key lesson from this week–and you'll discover why these small choices make all the difference. -If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Career CoachCareer AdviceCareer GuidanceCareer TransitionCareer ChangeAuckland Wellington Christchurch New Zealand

The aim is to separate your work from your life, right?You leave the house, clock into work, do your job, clock out, and go home. But with emails on your phone, 24/7 access to the internet, and even working from home - it can be hard to separate work from life. We all need to switch off from work–but separating ourselves from our work–that may just be a mistake. And today you're about to learn a different perspective on work.-If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Career CoachCareer AdviceCareer GuidanceCareer TransitionCareer Change

You've all heard this famous quote and at times it has become a cliche. "Enjoy the process, not the outcome."But what if there's research to make you think twice, before you roll your eyes the next time someone says that to you?In this happiness episode, you're going to find out. -If you're enjoying this podcast, don't forget to follow us on your favourite app.-Join the Escape the nine to five MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etntf -To contact Steve directly, visit: https://www.nextstepcareers.nz/ Or email: steve@nextstepcareers.nz Or check out his socials: https://www.instagram.com/steveoehley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oehley/ -Topics:Career CoachCareer AdviceCareer GuidanceCareer TransitionCareer Change