Letz Create - Career Success Stories

If you have ever dreamt of migrating and working in Australia, now is an opportune time. Migrants with specific skills are in high demand and being fast-tracked through the system. In this podcast, Marina speaks with Michelle Brewty, an experienced migration agent at Reliable Immigration Services and former Immigration delegate to the Minister of Immigration. Michelle takes you through the high demand occupations, what's involved in the selection process and breaks down what can often be a complex process. You will learn the three key steps of the immigration process and the types of visas that are available for amazing opportunities and career success in our beautiful country, Australia.

Feeling overwhelmed when invited to an interview for a job you REALLY want is quite common. Damien was invited to interview for a role and while he started off feeling very excited the feeling quickly subsided to self-doubt, confusion about the aspects he should focus on, how to get the right messages across and how to respond to questions to ensure he was positioning himself as the best candidate for the role. Interview coaching with Marina removed the overwhelm and gave Damien the confidence he needed to secure his dream role. Damien walked into the interview with absolute confidence, readiness and was prepared with all the right tools to showcase his skills and really stand out.

Samantha was in a transition period in her career and wanting to move into a management position. She needed an external mentor to help her gain a different perspective on self-development, opportunities and her approach to her career. As her mentor, Marina was able to engage with Samantha through thought-provoking conversations, self-reflection and helping her establish goals for the future. Samantha turned to Marina for trusted input, guidance, pushing boundaries for growth, finding clarity and genuine support. The role of a mentor is to provide guidance based on their own experience and knowledge, provide guidance and insights to help you grow. Book a Career Chat with Marina to learn more about mentoring.  

Zaiba found herself at a critical point in her life after living in the US for 10 years. Coming back to Australia was a big transition in her personal and professional life and her overseas credentials were not recognised in Australia. Zaiba set her mind on forging a new career path and the Jump Start Your Career Program ticked all the boxes to begin this journey. The four week online program enabled Zaiba to gain clarity on her career direction and provided her the tools needed to achieve a new dream career. Things she learnt during the course of the Program included: A skills stocktake Self reflection Updating her resume How to write a cover letter Learning how to apply for jobs Interview skills The importance of networking.  If you are ready to make a career change learn the proven tools and techniques you need to achieve your career success. Book a Career Chat with Marina to learn more about Jump Start Your Career Program, click here.

Rodney was living abroad, travelling and working on luxury yachts around the world. He captained vessels, mixed with the rich and famous and was travelling from Mexico to Europe when he made a pit stop in Melbourne to visit family. He got stuck there during COVID lockdowns and decided to apply for jobs in Australia. Rodney's overseas qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge saw him often overlooked and overqualified for many local roles. He felt like he was spinning through a revolving door. Rodney worked with Marina to recraft his resume and improve his interview skills to drive the outcome he wanted. He learned how to provide examples of scenarios during interviews to drive key messages that proved he was the right person for the right role. If you want to make a career change or are forced to, your job search tools are the first step to help you stand out and achieve your dreams. Book a Career Chat with Marina to set yourself up for career success, click here.

Darren suddenly found himself unemployed after 8 years with his employer and wasn't offered any career support. It had been some time since he had applied for jobs and attended interviews so he was completely out of practice. When navigating the job market, it is critical that you have all the pieces of the job search puzzle. You need to craft a resume that highlights your skills and expertise, write a cover letter that projects your personal brand and be prepared for the interview to confidently position yourself as the best candidate for a role. Darren sought professional advice to ensure he was prepared and fast tracked his career success with his new role! If you have recently been made redundant and are ready to prepare your job search tools, book a Career Chat with Marina to set yourself up for career success, click here.

Maria moved to Australia from Colombia and encountered career challenges despite her skills, experience and qualifications. Maria's job search journey was tough, disappointing and crushed her confidence. She was introduced to Marina who identified the issues with Maria's resume and job applications quickly to ensure job search success. Together, they worked on increasing Maria's credibility and employability by adjusting: Transferable skills and expertise Qualifications and getting them recognised in Australia Language and terminology for the Australian job market Maria overcame the many barriers that she encountered to get through the selection process and achieve her dream role! If you have recently moved to Australia or know someone who has, and are struggling with securing a job, book a Career Chat with Marina to set yourself up for career success, click here.

If you find yourself in a dead end job you'll relate to how Stefan felt about going to work each day. He was bored, unengaged and decided he wanted something more. He was determined, passionate and committed to finding his dream role in the construction industry. He knocked on many doors, sent out cover letters and his resume, updated his LinkedIn profile, researched and cold called companies, yet no one was willing to give him an opportunity. He was on the brink of giving up – the rejections, not hearing back from recruiters and employers affected his self esteem and confidence. However, having Marina on his side helped keep him on track. His determination, commitment, passion, approach, energy and work ethic got noticed. Stefan is now in his dream job in the construction industry and credits Marina for encouraging him to never give up. If you are unhappy at work and considering a career change, book a complimentary 15 minute Career Chat with Marina to set yourself up for career success, click here.

Penelope had been to interviews before but was unsuccessful. When her ideal job was advertised she applied and knew she needed to set herself up for success with an expert. She engaged Marina as her Interview Coach and learned the key success factors to achieve her dream role! If you have ever been to an interview and been thrown a question that you just didn't know how to answer you need to listen to this podcast. You'll learn how Penelope got comfortable and confident during Interview Coaching with Marina to find her career success. The key outcomes for Penelope included: What to prepare before your interviews How to present yourself confidently Structuring your responses to interview questions Having examples ready to demonstrate your experience What questions to ask to ensure the role is right for you. If you are applying for jobs and preparing for interviews, book a complimentary 15 minute Career Chat with Marina to set yourself up for success, click here.

If you're struggling when you get to interviews, you are not alone. In this podcast episode, we hear from Chloe who was invited to interviews but wasn't successful. Chloe didn't have the skills to get to the next round. She decided to engage with Marina for Interview Coaching which helped her stand out at the job interview and achieve career success. During the Interview Coaching, Marina shared her proven techniques to help Chloe be prepared and have confidence in her ability to ensure she was successful. The Interview Coaching included: How and what to prepare before the interview Structuring your responses in a logical way How to showcase your experience and achievements Preparing responses to common and uncomfortable interview questions How to deliver your messages with confidence The importance of asking questions What to do after the interview If you are job searching and preparing for interviews, book a complimentary 15 minute Career Chat with Marina to find out more, click here.

Daniel suddenly found himself redundant after 8 years with his employer. He decided to reach out to a professional career coach to navigate his way through the job search journey to find success. While working with Marina, Daniel applied for 3 roles, secured 2 interviews and was successful with receiving a job offer! In this podcast we discuss the critical elements of job searching and why you need to have all the pieces of the puzzle to stand out. You know you're the right person for a role, but you may be overlooked because you're not presenting and promoting yourself in the best possible way. Understanding how to package all the elements of your application – cover letter, resume, interview skills, confidence and mindset – will help you find the career success you deserve.

Ainslie returned to Australia and realised just how much the career landscape had changed. She registered for the Jump Start Your Career Program and has now successfully secured employment that aligns with her values.   Upon returning to Australia, Ainslie was unsure what recruiters and employers wanted to see on resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles. In the past she had successfully run her own business, been employed overseas and now was completely unsure how to stand out and find her ideal job.   Find out how the Jump Start Your Career Program helped Ainslie discover how to: Understand adverts and key elements of the job description Create a resume and cover letter using language that will get you noticed How to use LinkedIn to attract recruiters and employers to your profile Be prepared for job interviews and what questions to ask Network and connect with the right people Uncover roles that are not even advertised Find confidence in yourself and shifting your mindset To learn more about the Jump Start Your Career, a 4 week interactive career coaching program where you get to work directly with Marina to achieve your career success, click here.

Diana was in pursuit of her next career opportunity while she was stuck overseas during the pandemic. She initially wanted to apply for an admin role, however, Marina helped Diana identify her skill set and passions in the Jump Start Your Career Program. This helped Diana realise she had so much more potential. During the program, Marina helped Diana prepare her job search toolkit – the resume, LinkedIn profile and cover letter, followed by interview practice with professional recruiters to get experience, feedback and advice. Other components of the program include understanding job ads, networking, where to look for jobs and shifting your mindset. Diana refers to Marina's support and guidance as “invaluable” and is now successfully growing her consulting business. To learn more about the Jump Start Your Career, a 4 week interactive career coaching program where you get to work directly with Marina to achieve your career success  Click Here

When applying for a job you have six seconds to impress the recruiter or manager. Rasheeka is a graduate of the Jump Start Your Career Program and learnt the success factors of landing her dream job. Learn about Rasheeka's story, her struggles with migrating to Australia and how she took any job to make ends meet before finding career success after completing the Program. The key elements Rasheeka uncovered in the Program include: Creating a tailored resume for specific roles Writing a killer cover letter to get her noticed Presenting a professional LinkedIn profile that sold her skills and expertise The importance of networking online and offline How to showcase the best version of you at interviews Developing the right mindset for success To learn more about the Jump Start Your Career, a 4 week interactive online program where you get to work directly with Marina, click here.

Claire wanted to transition from being a physio to a sales role and struggled to get the job search tools right. Claire contacted Marina who gave her advice on her resume and that's how all the magic began. Together they identified Claire's strengths and transferrable skills, and prepared a suite of job search tools which were focused and targeted - her CV, cover letter and LinkedIn profile which led to recruiters contacting Claire. With Marina's career coaching, Claire also learnt the importance of the job interview, in particular the first 15 seconds - your first impression, and how crucial it is to building rapport. This led to Claire securing her dream role as an account manager for a tech company!

When an individual has a disability, they learn to advocate for themselves because they know they'll come across challenges. They develop confidence, resilience, perseverance – all incredible qualities valued by employers. Yet it's imperative that you demonstrate these qualities when putting yourself forward and applying for jobs. After completing her university degree Alex, who identifies as deaf, felt challenged by the job search landscape. She had a degree, work experience and confidence yet she felt challenged and wasn't showcasing her full potential. With the assistance of professional career coaching, Alex was able to get an external perspective on how she could more effectively achieve her goals. Marina helped Alex shift her mindset and coached her through the job search process. Using proven methodologies helped Alex secure her dream role to embark on a successful career.

After job hunting for 18 months, Payal's confidence and self-belief diminished. She had extensive HR and recruitment experience and skills, yet was unable to find her feet in the Australian job market. She decided to join the Jump Start Your Career program and within two weeks started receiving calls for interviews. Within six weeks of beginning the program she secured her dream job! Jump Start Your Career is a four week online program aimed at helping participants learn the techniques and strategies to stand out in their job search. Participants learn what they need to do through the whole job search process and develop the tools needed. It's interactive and educational with direct access to Marina, a professional career coach, through the whole process. The program is tailored to a small group of participants, so that each one has a personalised and successful experience. Payal learned how to format her CV to highlight her relevant skills and experience. She updated her cover letter, ensuring it matched the key selection criteria defined in job descriptions. In interviews, she learned how to clearly articulate her skills and strengths to stand out as a prominent candidate. To learn more about the Jump Start Your Career Program and find your career success, click here.

Successful business coach, Annlone Dalhoff shares all her insider secrets on how you can be authentically YOU, and stand out for a successful job search. Your personality, your style, the way you communicate, the way you connect, the way you deliver your story all contribute to what makes you unique. In this podcast, Annlone uncovers how to let go of self-doubt, how to back yourself, be proud of who you are and influence employers so they know you're the right person for the role. Be brave, be authentic and let yourself shine. Annlone supports business leaders to grow their businesses, secure outstanding sales results, attract profitable clients and long-term valuable connections. She creates change through mindset and skills based on her certified coaching competencies and more than 20 years working with global organizations across several continents. To learn more about Annlone and her services, visit Joy Hearts.

When you're ambitious and thinking about your future career there are lots of things to consider. Sasha had landed a job as a graduate after university and worked her way into the professional world. She held a variety of roles in her 5 years of employment without much structure and forward planning. Sasha reached a turning point where she began contemplating her career journey. Sasha began working with Marina and together they explored Sasha's strengths, driving passions, past experiences, what Sasha liked, and more importantly what Sasha disliked, as well as the non-negotiables of her future career. This led to developing a suite of job search tools, including a tailored CV to ensure Sasha stood out to potential employers. Applying for jobs without a clear direction, and without the right tools is exhausting and becomes emotionally consuming when you're unsuccessful. Having a career plan is similar to having a map to reach your destination and provides you with the clarity and confidence you need to succeed. 

In this podcast episode, we hear from special guest, Yousef Shadid, founder of GradShip. Yousef has been named an emerging leader and featured in the top 50 Australian professional magazines. He has delivered hundreds of consultations, webinars and workshops to local and international students and graduates to help them find employment in today's changing world.   Yousef shares with how to navigate the job market and how to overcome the challenges, now that we've moved into a virtual world. There are lots of opportunities for graduates and he'll take you through how to uncover these opportunities with a shift in your mindset and approach to how you can get a job. We also cover: Virtual interviews Online networking Benefits of LinkedIn for graduates How to best represent yourself online Transferring your skills Positioning yourself for success If you're a graduate navigating the employment landscape, don't miss this episode.

Having worked his way up the corporate ladder in stable jobs, Mark decided to return to university to upskill and embark on a new career path. He had grand plans for his future until he started applying for jobs and was being completely overlooked. It was demoralising and confusing. Mark didn't know where to start or where he was going wrong. Then he was referred to career coach Marina, who provided support, direction and guidance. She challenged Mark and brought out the best of his abilities to help him gain insights into his skills and expertise. This helped him develop strong foundations for his job search journey. Mark gained the confidence he lacked and used pivotal strategies to find career success.   Since then, Mark has been able to continuously use the skills and knowledge he developed while working with Marina to drive his career over the last 6 years!

Nerves and fear. These are the two things that will get in the way of your career success, especially when you're invited to an interview or asked to give a presentation. In this podcast we hear from Jen T, founder of Be The Confident You, who has had personal experience with nerves, fear and debilitating anxiety.   In this podcast, JenT provides insider tips and techniques to put your best self forward, including: Positioning your camera for flattering angles The importance of lighting and positioning Standing versus sitting and grounding yourself Where to look to appear more engaged How to create a professional background How to eliminate negative self- talk Recognising your strengths Communicating clearly, tonality and voice projection Awareness of body language, movement and signals Over the year, JenT has created successful programs such as the ABC to Confidence (a scientific and psychological way to tap into confidence) and the Video Conference Academy and also offers online group training, one-on-one coaching and industry specific training. JenT has helped hundreds of individuals and business owners build their confidence and is on a mission to facilitate transformation in 10,000 people from the world. For more information visit Be The Confident You  

As an executive coach for leaders and professionals, Nathalie Heynderickx from Zen High Achiever, shares the 3 key components of being mindful and how you can achieve results with just 5 minutes practice each day. According to research, those who have untrained minds are distracted 47% of the time. Whether you're a leader, a professional, employed, unemployed or a job seeker this will adversely affect the results in all areas of your life. Nathalie likes to define mindfulness as a practice of cultivating a clear, calm and focused mind. This allows you to give your full attention to whatever you are doing and succeed. Let's listen to how you can achieve this. For more information, articles and mindful resources visit, Resources – Zen High Achiever.

Beata has a very diverse background that includes a career as an executive in biotechnology with a background in medical, scientific and surgical roles. She reached a point in her career where she wanted to be able to give back to the community and society. Beata made the leap to self-employment and became a Consultant. As a Consultant you need to find clients. You need to sell yourself and what you can offer. You need to highlight all your achievements and convince clients you can diversify by applying your skills and expertise to their projects and needs. Beata takes us through how she worked with Marina to articulate her expertise, knowledge and achievements while increasing her confidence and assertiveness. The tools developed included a stand out resume, optimised LinkedIn profile, an adaptive cover letter and interview practice to ensure Beata succeeded in her Consulting role and her business.

Valentina, a professional migrant, suffered rejection after rejection when applying for jobs. Even with her qualifications and experience the job search was a struggle, it was emotionally debilitating, it knocked her confidence, played with her mindset and left her feeling unable to find her strengths. Valentina was feeling really lost when she joined the Jump Start Your Career Program. During the four week program, Valentina learned what she needed to be successful in her job search. With the right tools, her job search changed instantaneously. Valentina worked on her resume, cover letter, mindset, interview techniques and her pitch. She began receiving calls and being invited to interviews. She became the person in control which led the way to her job search success.

In this podcast you'll hear from Gabor, a transformational coach, who helps individuals and business owners create a successful mindset for life. The events of 2020 had a profound impact on everyone worldwide. It affected our mindset, our feelings, our outlook and our entire approach to life. Gabor shares with us proven strategies to take back control of your mindset. You'll learn how to replace uncertainty with hope, how to deal with change and how to walk your path with confidence and clarity.

In this podcast Karen Hollenbach, a leading Australian LinkedIn specialist, offers her unique perspective on how to embrace LinkedIn as a tool for your career success. You'll access all of Karen's insider knowledge including emerging trends, which industries have growth opportunities, personal branding, accessing resources, online networking secrets, how to use key LinkedIn features and be strategic in your online LinkedIn presence. Whether you want to move roles, pivot your career or leap to an entirely different industry, this podcast will help position you positively on LinkedIn, the tool used worldwide by recruiters and employers.

In this podcast we chat with Shay Duldig, CEO and Director of Base Camp Consulting. With over 20 years of recruitment experience across many industries, Shay shares her insights into how the recruitment landscape has changed amid the ‘next normal'. Individuals, employers, businesses and entire industries have had to change and adapt to new ways. There are many opportunities out there for job seekers, people who have been made redundant, those wanting to change careers completely - it's just a matter of being prepared. You'll learn what recruiters look for in candidates, what not to say or do during an interview, how to impress during your interview with a recruiter and why demonstrating flexibility can get you across the line in your job search.

In this podcast we hear from Suzanne Diprose, Director of Performance Advantage, who has over 20 years' of HR and business experience. Suzanne shares with us how the events of 2020 changed workplaces as we knew them and gave credibility to the virtual environment. We discuss how workplaces have changed and why they will continue to change moving forward, training opportunities, Government grants and training programs that can be accessed. We also explore the benefits of flexible hours and work arrangements, how systems and processes have been adapted and why prioritising communication and people is the vital ingredient.

While Patrizia initially thought she would return after a short maternity break, when it came to the crunch she didn't want to give up that precious time with her young family. Before she knew it, her family had grown and a decade had passed. She felt ready to get her career back on track but had no idea how to do that or where to start. Along the way, women in particular who have had an extended break from the workforce, will ask themselves ‘who am I', ‘what do I want to do' and ‘what do I want to become'. This podcast explores how Marina's career coaching assisted Patrizia rediscover herself and prepare her for the journey with the right tools to hit the mark to achieve her career success in her very first job application!  

Georgia took an extended break from the workforce to care for her young family and was unprepared for the challenges of job searching in today's environment. In this podcast, you'll hear how Georgia found her confidence and learned new techniques and strategies while working with a professional career coach. Marina helped Georgia with the key elements of a successful job search journey including: Identifying industries and positions of interest How to leverage and transfer existing skills Creating a stand out resume Developing a cover letter that got Georgia noticed Practicing interview responses and techniques Georgia was successful in her job search and used the role as a stepping stone to a position she targeted with a preferred employer. She was able to apply her insights, knowledge and a strategic approach she learned with Marina to achieve her career success.

After having a maternity break it can be challenging to get your foot back in the door. In this podcast episode, Dallas shares her experience on working with Marina as her Career Coach and what strategies and tools were used to help her achieve career success. Whether you've taken a break from the workforce for parenting duties, to be someone's carer, to travel abroad or because of an injury there are many things that can change, even in a short period of time. Industries and technology keep evolving and you may feel like you've been left behind. During this time your priorities may have changed or you may want to consider working in a different industry. A Career Coach can help you on your career path to help you find clarity and provide you with the tools needed to achieve your own career success.

When redundancy strikes unexpectedly, the mindset you choose to leave with is what will make a difference to your future career options. Take control, take action and move on. In this podcast, you'll learn how Carolyn achieved a quick and positive outcome from throwing herself into the Jump Start your Career Program. Carolyn talks us through the key topics covered in the Jump Start Your Career Program that led her to a new and successful career. Some of the elements Marina covers in the Program include: How to navigate the current job market How to structure your resume How to write a stand out cover letter Identifying key selection criteria How to summarise your experience How to position yourself to get noticed Identifying companies you'd like to work for Interview techniques and practice to deliver the right messages Mindset and confidence building Networking, online and offline

Moving to a new country is exciting, yet challenging. Even with highly skilled capabilities there are challenges experienced by migrants. In this podcast Sanah shares her inspiring story of achieving career success in her new country of residence. Find out how Marina helped Sanah understand the local job market and translate her skill set and expertise to match the terminology and requirements of the Australian job market.

Julia moved from job to job without really having a clear career path for her future. When she moved to a new city, Julia realised she didn't want to be the sales girl forever. After months of trying to job search on her own, Julia enlisted the help of Marina, a professional career coach. She now refers to it as “the best decision of my life.” Working with Marina gave Julia an opportunity to explore new opportunities that she hadn't considered before. Together they identified strengths, skills and passions and developed a strategy to achieve Julia's career success in real estate.

Learn how participating in the interactive and online learning program, Jump Start Your Career, enabled Christina to achieve career success. In this podcast, Christina shares how the program helped her overcome the frustration of job searching. She explains how she was able to create a stand out resume, understand job ads, write a cover letter, prepare for interviews and what to do after an interview. Christina also learned valuable networking skills and how to create goals and action plans to achieve her new job.

In this podcast we explore the future of work - the technologies, the social expectations, the convergence of what we do and how we do it. Isabel shares with us how we can move forward with the future of work in a holistic way. We also discuss the types of roles job seekers need to explore, how to be agile, what skills are needed to survive and how decision making by leaders is changing.

When you're job searching it's easy to let doubt and uncertainty creep in when you constantly keep getting knocked back. Alli was frustrated and lost confidence in herself when she kept coming second at job interviews. She sought the assistance of a Career Coach who objectively helped her assess and understand where things were going wrong. Marina helped Alli carefully plan and prepare herself to cross the finish line and achieve Career Success in her job search journey.

With a strong background in operations and training, Gilly found herself craving a career change. In this podcast, you'll hear how Gilly took a planned approach to ensure her career success. She worked with Marina to create strategies for her next career move. Gilly learnt how to approach and connect with individuals and nurture those relationships in organisations she wanted to work. She identified her skills, strengths and weaknesses to achieve her desired career success and outcome.

Scott was thrown in to the world of the unknown when he was made redundant. He'd been employed and felt safe in an executive role for over 15 years. It had been a long time since he had to write a resume and cover letter, let alone attend an interview. The whole process seemed overwhelming until he connected with Marina. It took lots of courage to admit he needed help and he hasn't looked back since.

Maribel returned to the workforce after maternity leave to find her whole department and management had changed. A role she had been in for more than 15 years was no longer the fulfilling workplace it once was. Her confidence had been shattered and she didn't know who to turn to. Even though Maribel was in Human Resources, she struggled to identify her unique skills. She made the brave decision to contact Marina and hasn't looked back. Marina was able to provide clarity, confidence and a strategic plan to help Maribel find career success.

Renaldo was in a senior leadership role when he decided he wanted a change. His role was no longer satisfying and he wanted to find a job that was more closely aligned to his values. Renaldo took the risk – he left the security of his role but didn't quite count on feeling lost and frustrated while job searching. He quickly realised he needed the support of a professional Career Coach. Marina helped Renaldo with positioning himself so that potential employers could see how much value he offered.

In this podcast, Anna shares her story about finding her confidence. She lacked belief in her own ability and didn't have the right job search tools to stand out. What's more incredible is that Anna found her career success during a worldwide pandemic when the economy was looking very bleak. With the help of a Career Coach, Anna was able to identify her weaknesses and overcome them. Marina helped Anna turn things around so that her resume, application and interview stood out in a very crowded market.

We develop skills every day at work and in our daily life. In this podcast Aileen Hiskins, reveals how you can identify and articulate your key strengths, skills and capabilities for a successful job search. Self-awareness is the key to understanding what you're really good at and looking for opportunities, particularly in challenging times. Learn how to unpack and audit your skillsets and attributes to increase your employability. Aileen Hiskins is the Managing Director of Strategic Alignment Training. Aileen's consulting and advisory skills span leadership development, executive coaching, culture change, capability development and talent management. Aileen has an ability to quickly understand business issues and create practical, quality solutions that focus on improving business performance. She's a skilled and highly regarded facilitator, coach and mentor, and has facilitated very successful learning programs with people at all levels, including senior executives in Australia, Asia, the US and UK. Much of Aileen's work focuses on helping people enhance and strengthen their leadership capabilities while addressing reactive behaviours and habits that get in the way.

If you've recently been stood down or made redundant during the COVID-19 pandemic you will be job searching in a heavily congested market. Find out how to overcome the challenges of job searching during a pandemic and learn exactly what recruiters are looking for in candidates. Nikki Domeney works closely with HR teams and supports the recruitment process. She discusses with us what applicants need to put their best foot forward. Nikki Domeney, Director of H20 People and Culture, provides HR and engagement support which extends to varied industries such as professional services, IT and Sustainable Energy businesses. The name reflects her unique style and process, as well as her personal values. H20 symbolises Nikki's ability to do a deep dive with her clients to assist them to grow with a process that flows. She coaches and advises her clients on best practice for creating and maintaining healthy, thriving work places. She is forward thinking with a fail forward approach “so much learning and growing can be achieved if we pause recognise our mistakes as opportunity, without fear or judgement”. Nikki brings over 20 years' experience to building teams, driving proactive culture change, supporting business, developing policies and procedures and enhancing team engagement, as well as the recruitment process.

When life as you know it suddenly changes how do you deal with it? Losing your job, a loved one, experiencing major trauma or changes to daily life can leave you feeling out of control and experiencing a whole range of emotions. When this happens our minds have a tendency to catastrophize the situation and take control of our mindset. How can you move forward again? In this podcast Gabor Bukovinszky shares with us the key tools to reframe challenging situations. Learn how to move from devastation mode to find stability and purpose again. Rise from the challenges of life events, learn coping mechanisms and the strategies that will help you get back to your life's path. Gabor Bukovinszky is a trained life coach, NLP and Meta Dynamics practitioner and co-founder of Yoga Flame. His passion is people and his purpose is to help YOU shine. Through his studies in human behaviour and professional experience, he will help you to break through your limiting beliefs, plan the future you desire and inspire you into action to make these intentions a reality. Gabor has worked with sports professionals, business owners, yoga teachers, managers, artists and many more to awaken their inspiration for life and realise their dreams.

Video is a powerful communication tool for building trust and engagement in the online world. In this podcast, Yana Martens shares with us her insider tips and techniques to help you feel at ease in front of a camera and to help you elevate your personal brand.   These insights have never been more important than right now – a time when more people are working in isolation from home and connecting via video conferencing to the workforce. It's equally important for those who are job searching with recruiters and employers now moving to video interviews. Empower yourself with the knowledge on how to present yourself and put your best self forward.   Yana's expertise is based on an understanding of self-image and human behaviour from a degree in psychology, combined with years in front and behind the camera, as a model and photographer. Yana helps her clients elevate their personal brand by increasing self-awareness, encourages them to get out of the comfort zone and face their fears of being seen and judged. With over 14 years' experience in front of the camera she knows exactly how it feels and how to address all negative thinking that might arise.

Karen Hollenbach shares her insider tips and strategies on optimising your LinkedIn profile. Learn how you can make quality connections and how to position yourself on LinkedIn to support your career goals. It's the ideal online tool for job seekers and is the most widely used by recruiters who are looking to fill roles. Karen is a LinkedIn Training Specialist, Online Educator, Content Marketer, Speaker & Commentator and Top 10 APAC LinkedIn Expert. As the founder of Think Bespoke, Karen leads a collective of experienced content marketers, writers and career planning professionals dedicated to helping Australians achieve their business and career goals. Karen's community values her warm, friendly and down to earth approach that encourages new ways of thinking. She offers a unique perspective on how to get value from LinkedIn, based on building relationships and adding genuine value to the communities you serve. Karen works with values-based individuals and organisations in the education and professional services sectors across Australia.

Whether you're job searching, moving to working from home, dealing with the COVID-19 fallout or have lost your job as a result you will be dealing with varying levels of stress and anxiety. Mary Mangos provides us with the key strategies to help you get through these tough times. You will learn how to manage your mindset, what you can do overcome negativity and how you can rise from challenging times. Mary Mangos is a Positive Coaching Psychologist and has a mission to share scientific strategies and practical ideas to inspire individuals, organisations and teams to be the best they can be. Her webinars, podcast, workshops and coaching focus on supporting leaders and staff to improve their wellbeing, flourish and be productive.   Find wellbeing posts, stories, strategies and tips on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachuwellness/ http: www.appian.com.au   Listen to Mary's latest Coachuwellness podcast on apple, listen notes or Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coachuwellness/id1492217867 https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/coachuwellness-mary-mangos-and-danny-W7fvxPce9VT/ https://open.spotify.com/search/coachuwellness