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Dream Job Ready Episode 56 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Embrace Your Achievements and Build Lasting ConfidenceThis episode is sponsored by Shopify. Click this link to sell online for free today -> https://shopify.pxf.io/dreamjobreadyThis episode looks at the topic of overcoming imposter syndrome and unlocking your true potential. Imposter syndrome can hold us back from fully embracing our achievements and feeling confident in our abilities. But fear not! With the right mindset and some practical strategies, we can break free from its depressing grip and cultivate lasting confidence. Discover how to embrace your accomplishments, silence your inner critic, and step into your greatness.Your next dream job is just around the corner, so don't stop yourself from making the next move.If you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1If you'd like to connect with Dream Job Ready via our Socials:YouTube / Search 'Dream Job Ready'LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobreadyFacebook / @dreamjobreadyInstagram / @dreamjobreadyMusic: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by Mark Matthews.Copyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready Podcast - Episode 55 - Mastering the Art of Collaboration: Harvard Career Expert Claims its the No. 1 Desirable Skill That Very Few People Have — Especially MenIn this episode, we recite Heidi K. Gardner's thought-provoking article, "Harvard career expert: The No. 1 ‘desirable skill’ that very few people have—especially men."Have you ever thought about the profound impact of collaboration on professional growth and why it's a highly sought-after skill in the modern workplace?"When young people ask me for career advice, I always tell them: “Don’t just focus on your own accomplishments. Be a collaborator. Through a decade of teaching and research at Harvard’s business and law schools, I discovered an important an often overlooked insight: People who figured out how to collaborate across teams gained a major competitive edge over those who did not." - Heidi K. Gardner, Ph.D.Her article (and subsequentially this podcast) explores both the advantages of collaboration skills, and how to be an exceptional collaborator.Here is a link to the CNBC.com article -> https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/14/harvard-career-expert-the-no-1-highly-desirable-skill-for-success-very-few-people-have.html?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3syRuz5-MUMgeD4cl1_OHy_i9CGFpLof6z2Src2tBZH8SnMawfpYJ4kxg_aem_th_AdYpEb8a2nx9ecqq7cjPE79MJqaA-lSZesZGurlX2t_1NERyno9bpruoj6Y1T576BlU&mibextid=Zxz2cZThanks for tuning in!Please support this show by giving it a 5 star rating in your podcasting app! We'd be very appreciative. :)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready - Episode 54 - Do You Hate Your Job? Hopefully, you love your job? Empowering Actions for Career TransformationSponsor Plug:What if I told you that you can generate content for hundreds of blogs and articles at once? TextBuilder.ai is the world's fastest 1-click article generator!Click this link for an instant referral -> https://textbuilder.sjv.io/dreamjobreadyDo you find yourself dreading each workday, feeling sick to your stomach as you step into the office or log in to your first meeting? Or maybe you're one of the lucky ones who loves their job and finds fulfillment in their work. No matter which category you fall into, this episode is for you. Join us as we dive into valuable insights and actionable steps that can empower you to make positive changes in your career journey.In part one, we address our listeners who hate their jobs. It's crucial to acknowledge your feelings and take action to improve your life. We provide three clear actions you can take to make a positive change. First, reflect and identify the root causes of your dissatisfaction. Then, explore alternative career paths that align with your passions and values. Finally, create a strategic exit plan if leaving your current job is the best option for you.For our listeners who do not hate their jobs, congratulations on finding fulfillment! However, it's important to continually assess and enhance your job satisfaction. We offer three actions to keep things positive. Enhance your skills and knowledge through professional development, foster positive relationships with your colleagues, and set career goals and milestones to stay motivated and driven.Episode 54 Listener Challenge:Reflect on your current job situation and how it aligns with your aspirations and goals.For those who hate their jobs: Identify at least one action to improve your situation, such as exploring new career paths, updating your resume, or networking in your desired field.For those who don't hate their jobs: Appreciate the aspects you enjoy and identify one action to enhance your experience, such as taking on new challenges, pursuing leadership responsibilities, or seeking professional development opportunities.If you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1If you'd like to connect with Dream Job Ready via our Socials:YouTube / Search 'Dream Job Ready'LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobreadyFacebook / @dreamjobreadyInstagram / @dreamjobreadyMusic: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by Mark Matthews.Copyright 2020 | RemarkableSound Effects:Typing: PixabayTime Passing: Pixabay (@Phoenix_Connection_Brazil)Announcement: Pixabay (@SergeQuadrado)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready - Episode 53 - How To Achieve Job Search Success: Proven Strategies for Uncovering Hidden Career OpportunitiesAre you ready to take your job search to the next level? Tune in to this empowering podcast episode and unlock the secrets to landing your dream job while rising above the competition. We dive deep into proven strategies and insider tips that will guide you through the job search process, revealing hidden opportunities and positioning you as the top candidate. From crafting a powerful resume that captivates employers to mastering interview techniques and leveraging the power of networking, we provide invaluable insights to help you shine in today's competitive job market. We're here to help you unleash your full job search potential, ignite your career journey and embark on a path to success.Conquer the search!This Dream Job Ready podcast episode focuses on:• Job search success• Unlocking job search secrets• Proven job search tips• Hidden job opportunities• Power of networking If you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1If you'd like to connect with Dream Job Ready via our Socials:YouTube / Search 'Dream Job Ready'LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobreadyFacebook / @dreamjobreadyInstagram / @dreamjobreadyTwitter / @dreamjobreadyMusic: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by Mark Matthews.Copyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready - Episode 52 - How To Effectively Build a Winning LinkedIn Network and Connect with Influencers and Industry LeadersIn this episode we focus on the world of LinkedIn networking and unveil the secrets to creating a powerful network that opens doors to career advancement and meaningful collaborations. Join us as we explore the importance of strategic connection requests, mutual connections and engaging with influential individuals in your industry. Discover expert tips on optimising your LinkedIn profile, leveraging content to attract attention and nurturing relationships with industry leaders. Whether you're a young professional, entrepreneur or graduate, this episode will equip you with actionable strategies to build a thriving LinkedIn network that propels your career forward.Your personalised connection request template:Subject: Inspired by Your Work in [Industry]Dear [Influencer/Industry Leader's Name],I recently discovered your work in [industry] and have been truly inspired. Your expertise and achievements have made a significant impact on my professional journey. I admire your dedication and would love to connect with you on LinkedIn to learn from your experiences.Thank you for considering my request, and I hope to connect with you soon.Best regards,[Your Name]Career success starts with the right connections!If you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1If you'd like to connect with Dream Job Ready via our Socials:YouTube / Search 'Dream Job Ready'LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobreadyFacebook / @dreamjobreadyInstagram / @dreamjobreadyTwitter / @dreamjobreadyMusic: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by Mark Matthews.Copyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready - Episode 51 - Unleashing Your Personal Brand Power - Building an Authentic Image of Hard Work, Innovation and SuccessThis is a re-launch! After 50 episodes of long-form interviews we're shaking it up for this episode (number 51) and beyond... Shorter and sharper episodes with clear action-orientated advice.We start with exploring the power of building an authentic personal brand that reflects your hard work, goals and hunger for success. We want to help you unlock your true potential so you can shape a fulfilling career or entrepreneurial journey.From the early stages of your career to progressing into the business world, the choices you make now will shape your future. Being "Dream Job Ready" means saying yes to the right opportunities, working hard and embracing the hustle.As the late Steve Jobs once said, "You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward."Seize every opportunity, even if it doesn't perfectly align with your long-term vision. Embrace growth and continuous learning, knowing that each experience contributes to your unique story and sets you apart.Channel our inner hustler. Success doesn't come easy; it requires hard work and determination. Thomas Edison's words resonate: "Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration."Be ready to roll up your sleeves, showcasing dedication, commitment, and resilience. Your relentless pursuit of excellence will establish your personal brand as someone who goes the extra mile.Lastly, we embrace innovation. Be open to new ideas, challenge the status quo, and push boundaries. Embrace technology, stay updated with industry trends, and seek innovative solutions. Remember, when you really believe in something, go for it. Incorporating vision and innovation into your personal brand positions you as a forward-thinking professional ready to shape the future.This episode includes our first-ever personal challenge. We want you to reflect on your personal brand and the image you want to project. Assess yourself on the three key skills from this episode.Let us know how you score!If you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1If you'd like to connect with Dream Job Ready via our Socials:YouTube  /  Search 'Dream Job Ready'LinkedIn  /  https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobreadyFacebook  /  @dreamjobreadyInstagram  /  @dreamjobreadyTwitter  /  @dreamjobreadyMusic: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by Mark Matthews.Copyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready - Episode 50Host Dane Sharp is joined by Stevie's CEO Jo Harris and Advisor Peter Knock to discuss the future of recruitment, hiring and culture fit. Stevie is a new online startup that's offering a new take on recruitment.Dane was involved in the creation of Stevie, which occurred during a marketing hack games held in early 2020. You can hear more about that in Episode 23 of the Dream Job Ready show, when I interviewed MI Academy's Alita Harvey-Rodriguez and Natalie Khoury, who coordinated the event.Recruitment isn't perfect and there's no doubt Covid-19 and working from home has impacted it. It really is the perfect time to offer an evolved experience.Conversations in this episode include:What is Stevie and who's it for (job seekers and companies looking to hire)Stevie and its relationship with retail jobs Why cultural fit mattersPartners and Businesses working with Stevie (Shippit, Shopify, AfterPay, Trust Pilot, Deputy, Adore Beauty)Online job application and recruitment processThe importance of human understanding in job recruitmentHow important is Team and People in Business?Complexities of launching a business during a pandemic, including not all team members meeting in personHow to create and foster team culture in the online worldRemote workingJoin www.hirestevie.com.au and be an early candidateIf you'd like to connect with Dream Job Ready via our Socials:YouTube / Search 'Dream Job Ready'LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobreadyFacebook / @dreamjobreadyInstagram / @dreamjobreadyTwitter / @dreamjobready We welcome your feedback and questions via Email dreamjobreadypodcast@gmail.comAnd if you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1 Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by Mark Matthews. Copyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Quick Take episode of the Dream Job Ready podcast, Dane Sharp asks Alliv Samson (co-founder of Kami) 3 questions. Those 3 questions are:What job advice has had the most impact on your career?What's a must-do in any job application or interview? What's one thing you wish you knew, understood and/or appreciated earlier in your career?Alliv also gets the chance to ask Dane 1 random question about something career/job related.This short interview was done off the back of Dane and Alliv's longer chat in Episode 48, where the two talk entrepreneurship, business leadership, culture and customers. Kami is an EdTech company that offers a digital document tool in schools, that is being used by over 25 million teachers and students across the world.If you'd like to connect with Dream Job Ready via our Socials:YouTube / Search 'Dream Job Ready'LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobreadyFacebook / @dreamjobreadyInstagram / @dreamjobreadyTwitter / @dreamjobreadyWe welcome your feedback and questions via Email dreamjobreadypodcast@gmail.comAnd if you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by Mark Matthews.Copyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready Podcast episode 48 with Dane SharpDane Sharp talks about entrepreneurship, business leadership and company culture with Alliv Samson, co-founder of Kami - an EdTech company that offers a digital document tool in schools, and is being used by over 25 million teachers and students across the world.Conversations include:Starting the business in University over 8 years ago (how, why, who, etc)Starting the business with a uni friend, that later became Alliv's husbandBeing a mum, a parent, a worker and running a businessAwards, Accolades and MotivationsCompany CultureCustomersCovid-19 impactsIf you'd like to connect with Dream Job Ready via our Socials:YouTube / Search 'Dream Job Ready'LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobreadyFacebook / @dreamjobreadyInstagram / @dreamjobreadyTwitter / @dreamjobready We welcome your feedback and questions via Email dreamjobreadypodcast@gmail.comAnd if you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1 Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by Mark Matthews. Copyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a Quick Take episode of the Dream Job Ready podcast!Are you feeling unsure about your career choice? Starting to feel like you're in the wrong job or wrong industry? My guest from Episode 31, Michelle Battersby, whose past roles include Country Manager at Bumble and CMO at Keep it Cleaner, admits she's had thoughts like that in the past and acted on them, and admits she expects to get them again at some point in her career down the line.In this bite size episode, I share some of Michelle's advice from her long form interview in Episode 31. Here's the transcript:Dane Sharp (Host):Are you starting to feel like you’re in the wrong job or working in the wrong industry? You're going to want to keep listening to this episode...Hello and welcome to a Quick Take of the Dream Job Ready podcast. This 1 minute 40 second snippet comes from Episode 31, with guest, Michelle Battersby, who was then-CMO of online fitness company, Keep It Cleaner. Michelle has had a busy career with several key job and industry changes, so during the interview I asked her why, what and how she made the leap from HR roles in the finance and banking industry to being Director of Marketing for the Woman centric dating app, Bumble.Michelle gives simple and relatable advice, which helped her get the opportunity to first connect with Bumble founder, Whitney Wolfe Herd.Side note... You would have likely heard Whitney’s name mentioned plenty in the news this year after she took Bumble public on the Nasdaq in February, which made her the world’s youngest self made female billionaires at age 31. A good person to connect with!Here’s Michelle recalling how that career change went down:Michelle Battersby (Guest): I remember having this inner feeling - just this voice that kept saying to me, ‘you're way better at something else than this. There is something out there that you're meant to be doing that you're not doing’. I just had this feeling that I hadn't found the right thing yet, and then it was as soon as I began acknowledging those inner thoughts and feelings that opportunities started coming to me. I do hate giving this advice, because it sounds really, you know, “woo-woo” and it's not really theoretical or tangible, but I really do believe what you put out is what you get back, and as soon as you start looking for things and start talking to people honestly about what you're going through and the fact that you you're looking for something else and you're not sure what it is, and you're exploring other ideas, it doesn't matter if you speak to one person or 10 people, that one person or all those 10 people, could remember what you've said and come back to you at some point. And that's exactly what happened for me, and I ended up being offered the Bumble opportunity, which may be once in a lifetime, but it was a friend that I'd spoken to and she remembered me saying I wasn't sure I was enjoying what I was doing, and the next time we spoke three months later she came to me with an introduction to chat to Whitney [Wolfe Herd]. You have absolutely nothing to lose in talking to people or putting things out there, you only have something to gain.If you'd like to connect with Dream Job Ready via our Socials:- YouTube / Search 'Dream Job Ready'- LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobready- Facebook / @dreamjobready- Instagram / @dreamjobready- Twitter / @dreamjobready We welcome your feedback and questions via Email dreamjobreadypodcast@gmail.comAnd if you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1 Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by Mark Matthews. Copyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi, I'm Dane Sharp - host of Dream Job Ready. I'm also an excited, new starter this week, announcing I've landed a new dream job as Chief Marketing Officer at tech startup, togetherAI.I've been fortunate to work for some amazing companies (Rip Curl, Under Armour, eBay, McDonald's) and awesome people in my career, but this new endeavour is one worth sharing and celebrating.Unfortunately, youth mental health is deteriorating as children are “on device” at increasingly younger ages with an alarming correlation in increased rates of anxiety, depression, cyber-predatory and cyber-bullying. 1 in 5 young people will be socially excluded, threatened or abused online this year. 1 in 4 are at clinical risk of serious mental illness but the majority are reluctant to seek help.Families often lack the awareness, knowledge and communication skills necessary to navigate complex scenarios and build resilient mental health and wellbeing on the journey to adulthood. Over 70% of parents feel that they struggle to communicate with their children.As a new parent, these stats and the realities at large about family mental health shocked me. When I learned of togetherAI's focus and mission, I couldn't help but want to be a part of its future.I've known togetherAI Founder and CEO, Josh Wilson, for more than 6 years, working together briefly when he was starting his first business venture, StatEdge. Today, I'm happy to be working with him and a team of passionate peers to bring togetherAI to life.I invited Josh on to the show for this episode and asked him to prepare 3 reasons why his new job is a dream job. The three?ImpactAlignmentTeam & PeopleWe discuss each in the episode.If you want this episode to be a deeper level of personal, check out the video version on YouTube.You can also connect with Dream Job Ready via our Socials:- YouTube / Search 'Dream Job Ready'- LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobready- Facebook / @dreamjobready- Instagram / @dreamjobready- Twitter / @dreamjobready We welcome your feedback and questions via Email dreamjobreadypodcast@gmail.comAnd if you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1 Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by Mark Matthews. Copyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Business owner, C7 quadriplegic, author and one heck of an inspiration - Darren Longbottom (Owner of Zink Surf) chats with Dane Sharp about life and leadership in a wheelchair | Dream Job Ready EP45Ready to be inspired, shocked, moved and motivated in one short interview?Darren 'Daz' Longbottom was born into the surfing industry. Growing up on the beach in Cronulla, Australia, he and his brother witnessed surf industry and business success first hand via their father, who was a surfboard manufacturing pioneer in the 70s and 80s. Coming of working age, it didn’t take Daz long to forge his own identity in the surf industry and business world, eventually becoming the owner of a surf shop in Kiama on NSW's south coast.The business was successful and enabled Daz to live a happy, easy-going and casual life, but all that was rocked in a split second by a freak surfing accident in the remote region of Mentawais, North Sumatra.The freak surfing accident broke Darren's neck and resulted in instant paralysis. Alone in the water and semi-unconscious, Daz fought to stay alive until he was rescued by his friends, returned to the boat and stabilized (by getting strapped to a surfboard). But that’s just the beginning... What follows is a 25+ hour ordeal (I stress the world ordeal) returning to the mainland and reaching the safety of a hospital... You're likely trying to guess or imagine what went wrong and what happened... Think worse and times it by x 2...Today, Daz still runs his successful surf store in Kiama, but now does it from a wheelchair because of his C7 quadriplegia and spinal cord injury. His co-authored book Beyond the Break explains his unbelievable, life-or-death escape to safety in impeccable detail and reading the book inspired me to interview Darren for Dream Job Ready. For it's not simply the inspiration, motivation or advice on mindset he shares, but the importance, reliance, and motivation he put on work, his job, and on his company, even in the hardest times of his recovery. Dane visited Darren at his home on the South Coast of NSW for the interview (Covid-19 safe) and we had a small sound issue with my microphone. No biggie, you'll make out and understand everything I say, but I'm just calling out that the audio is not as crystal as it normally is or as Darren's microphone audio is, which is perfect.If you want this episode to be a deeper level of personal, check out the video version on YouTube.You can also connect with Dream Job Ready via our Socials:- YouTube / Search 'Dream Job Ready'- LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobready- Facebook / @dreamjobready- Instagram / @dreamjobready- Twitter / @dreamjobreadyAnd if you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by Mark Matthews.Copyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready with Dane Sharp and Jen Heape (Co-founder and COO, Vixen Labs) | Dream Job Ready EP44. Hello and thank you for discovering Dream Job Ready! Season 2 is here with a bang and we kick off the new series by interviewing Voice Tech expert, Jen Heape, in Episode 44.Jen is COO and co-founder of Vixen Labs - UK's leading voice consultancy and design studio.Smart Speakers, Voice Assistants and voice-centric apps (think Clubhouse) are radically changing the way we interact with technology at home, at work, and in the classroom. It's an exciting industry and one that's going to dominate the next decade.With expertise in linguistics and over a decade of experience leading creative teams, Jen heads up the voice product output of Vixen Labs. She brings intellectual and creative rigor to voice design and is passionate about how conversational technologies can affect real change in our lives, right now. With a particular interest in the psychology behind voice-based interactions, she seeks to push at the technological constraints of today to create bold new applications.Jen’s specialism lies in the pioneering field of voice strategy and voice user experience (VUX), covering all areas of conversational experience design, such as use case definition, user journey mapping, interaction design, character development, and tone of voice creation.She regularly speaks internationally on all things voice, especially around ethics and biases in conversational technologies, as well as deep dives on the innovative principles of voice design.I first met Jen back in 2009, when she freelanced with me and Rip Curl during a Rip Curl surfing event in Portugal. Jen helped me with content creation and website articles pre, during, and post-event, and I'm super proud of the career she's gone on to create.If you're looking for a new dream job or exploring new industries to call home, hit play and learn some more about Voice Tech and the opportunities that exist.On top of discussing all things voice, Jen and Dane share advice about what to do and what not to do during interviews, why networking is essential and where to invest energy in your job search. You can connect with Dream Job Ready via our Socials:- LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobready- Facebook / @dreamjobready- Instagram / @dreamjobready- Twitter / @dreamjobready We welcome your feedback and questions via Email dreamjobreadypodcast@gmail.comAnd if you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1 Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by Mark Matthews. Copyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready with Dane Sharp and Jason Olive (Marketing Director, Movember) | Dream Job Ready EP43. 2020 has been one for the history books, but it's been a pivotal and important year for non-profit organisation and charity, Movember. Our mental health has been pressure-tested even more than usual, with Covid-19 disrupting and impacting life as we know it. Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health on a global scale, focusing on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Across the world, men are dying six years earlier than women, and for largely preventable reasons. Movember's mission (by 2030) is to see the number of men dying prematurely reduce by 25%. Lofty goal, but so critical. Since the first moustaches were grown in 2003, Movember has raised over AUD $1 billion for men’s health, funding more than 1,250 innovative programs ranging from groundbreaking clinical tests and trials to game-changing mental health studies and programs.Jason Olive is Movember's Marketing Director and has a dream job with the organisation. After building a healthy career working in advertising agencies, he jumped to the non-profit in July 2019 and hasn't looked back. Awarded CMO 50's 'One to Watch' in 2020, Jason is proud of the work his team and the organisation at large has done this year, but knows its the diverse community of supporters that need the praise. If your dream job is working for a charity, this episode is a must listen. Jason shares great advice about how to find the right organisation and cause for you and gives a rundown of what responsibilities his role has. I also asked Jason about the impacts that Coronavirus has had to mental health this year and what trends Movember has seen. We discuss the impacts (positive and negative) of working from home, the readjustments we'll need to make again in the new year and about work-place mental health in general. If you're going through a tough time or know someone who is, remember you're not alone and there is help available. Keep a lookout for your friends, family and co-workers. If it’s your mate, dad, brother, partner who is struggling, these conversations can be tough. To build your confidence, check out Movember Conversations, a free online ‘conversation simulation’ tool created by Movember and guided by an international team of mental health experts https://conversations.movember.com/. For instant assistance, you can call Lifeline 24 hours a day and have a chat with someone. The phone number is 13 11 14.If you're not in Australia, please lookup a similar organisation in your area.If you want to support Movember, and help them change the face of men’s health you can do so year-round at: https://au.movember.com/donate.I hope you found this Quick Take episode interesting and helpful. Please let us know via dreamjobreadypodcast@gmail.com and connect with us on the socials: - LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobready- Facebook / @dreamjobready- Instagram / @dreamjobready- Twitter / @dreamjobready And if you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1 Or simply do us a solid and subscribe, rate and share Dream Job Ready with your friends! Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by Mark Matthews. Copyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Culture does not make people. People make culture." Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Dream Job Ready Quick Take episode with Dane Sharp and Fred Schebesta The importance of culture and values to business success, and the challenge leaders have to keep culture alive, with Dane Sharp and Fred Schebesta | Dream Job Ready Quick Take EP42. G'day! My name is Dane Sharp and I really implore you to hit play on this 4.56min Quick Take episode. This episode features a memorable grab that serial entrepreneur Fred Schebesta shared in my interview with him in Episode 27. Fred is a co-founder of finder.com and helped create the company's strong and passionate team culture. Throughout our interview in EP27, Fred talks to finder.com's culture and the reasons it's been so important to successful company growth… He claims it's one of the most important things - and often a point of difference, just how much emphasis and importance he and the other business leaders at Finder put on culture and the company’s values.Finder.com is a company that has grown quickly and has opportunities galore in front of it…. It’s grown from Australia to now operate in 6 countries, and given his strong views on Culture and Values, I made sure I asked Fred if (and how) he has managed and maintained that during growth… and whether it’s been easy to do. In this Quick Take episode he shares some great advice and insights about cultural differences and continuing to learn on the job too…I hope you found this Quick Take episode interesting and helpful. Got feedback? Please email me on dreamjobreadypodcast@gmail.com LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobready- Facebook / @dreamjobready- Instagram / @dreamjobready- Twitter / @dreamjobready And if you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1 Or simply do us a solid and subscribe, rate and share Dream Job Ready with your friends! Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by Mark Matthews. Copyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready Quick Take episode with Dane Sharp and Danny Keens. How to manage people & big, diverse teams + plus what makes employees successful | Dream Job Ready Quick Take EP41. Hello! My name is Dane Sharp, I’m your show host and I wanted to re-share a great snippet of advice that Danny Keens shared in Episode 26. Danny has a storied career and has had dream jobs with the likes of Twitter, ESPN, Channel 9 and most recently Next VR, which was virtual reality company bought out by Apple in 2020. Danny has held multiple senior level roles, so I asked him in that interview about how he approaches managing people and developing and leading big and diverse teams… And also asked for his thoughts, as a boss, on what makes an employee great, successful and trust-worthy…. I loved the following quote (which Danny shares in this episode): "Hiring is hard.. finding a good person for a job is tough, but finding a great person is almost impossible."That’s an important opinion to consider… If you’re applying for a job or fronting up at an interview, do your prep work, be present and put your best foot forward and on show.I hope you found this Quick Take episode interesting and helpful. Got feedback? Please email me on dreamjobreadypodcast@gmail.com LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobready- Facebook / @dreamjobready- Instagram / @dreamjobready- Twitter / @dreamjobready And if you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1 Or simply do us a solid and subscribe, rate and share Dream Job Ready with your friends! Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by Mark Matthews. Copyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready Episode 40 with Sharyn Donaghy (Career Development Specialist, Teacher, Wife and Mother).  Host Dane Sharp and Career Practitioner Sharyn Donaghy discuss career development, micro-credentialing and employability. We discuss plenty in this episode and Sharyn shares personal and professional stories and advice throughout the show. Show notes:00:01 - Intro.00:30 - Let's meet Sharyn.01:20 - Sharyn outlines her diverse personal and professional life.02.40 - I ask Sharyn about her career journey.03:00 - Sharyn talks about career perception vs reality, and walks us through her career steps from university to today.08:10 - I ask Sharyn what her main priorities and focuses are today, and what they will be for the foreseeable future.10:20 - Sharyn shares information about her Adapt People program. Learn more: www.adaptpeople.com.au11:30 - Achieving greatness, under pressure, when people need it most.13:13 - This episode of the Dream Job Ready podcast is supported by www.monkeystick.co14:45 - I ask Sharyn to define “employability” and share why it’s important to understand the term and its meaning.16:00 - We talk personal values.18:00 - The perception of pace.19:00 - Sharyn discusses the realities and importance of career discovery and experimentation.21:10 - Sharyn mentions Inside Sherpa (which has rebranded to The Forage). Learn more: theforage.com22:10 - Advocating work experience and internships.23:00 - Sharyn chats about her husband's (Dave) career journey… from not knowing what he wanted to do, to studying journalism and politics at uni, to media jobs and most recently on to his CEO leadership roles in the NRL. (NB. The Melbourne Storm did go on to win the 2020 NRL Grand Final.)25:00 - I ask Sharyn about “thinking outside the box” when it comes to searching for your dream job.26:00 - Sharyn discusses micro-credentialing. Learn more via UOW.edu.au: https://www.uow.edu.au/about/learning-teaching/academic-portfolio-update/2018-10/uow-online/26:30 - Sharyn mentions Mooc. Learn more: mooc.org29:00 - I ask Sharyn to coach me about approaching vision roadblocks in a business and breaking down how to manage the situation.32:00 - The importance of learning from outcomes.32:30 - Listener Question of the Week from James: "When you’re in the final two for the role… what factors distinguish one candidate over another?"35:45 - I ask Sharyn about proactively prepping for a job interview versus just showing up.37:00 - Sharyn’s shares her business goals and vision for her business (website sharyndonaghycareers.com).Recorded 22 October 2020. Got feedback? Please email me on dreamjobreadypodcast@gmail.com or connect via:LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobreadyTwitter / @dreamjobreadyFacebook / @dreamjobreadyInstagram / @dreamjobreadyAnd if you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1. Or simply do us a solid and subscribe, rate and share Dream Job Ready with your friends!If you'd benefit from additional sales training, you can connect with Noah via:Cohen Training Institute www.cohentraininginstitute.com.auLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/noah-cohen-sales...Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by my childhood music teacher: Mark MatthewsCopyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready Episode 39: Noah Cohen (Professional Sales Coach, Cohen Sales Academy). Part 6 of 6 in our 'Mastering the Sales Process & Learning how to Sell with Noah Cohen' mini series. Topic for this episode: Noah rounds off his training by taking host Dane Sharp through 'Presentation & Closing', 'Post Sell' and 'Asking for Referrals'. Hello and thanks for joining me on Dream Job Ready. I'm your host, Dane Sharp, and I'm excited to bring you the finale of a special 6-part mini-series with professional sales coach, Noah Cohen, where we dive into and break down the sales process. We've received some amazing feedback about the previous 5 episodes with Noah, so if you're just discovering this show or missed episodes 34, 35, 36, 37 and 38, please go back and give them a listen. Noah has turned his sales training into a condensed and generalised take for our listening benefit. He's also provided some scripts, tip and communication templates here: Topic: Presentation & Close. Tip for Episode: At any point before this stage, if you can not proceed further, you are not to pitch or present. You must address their enquiry or concern and solve it before moving forward to the next step. "[Name], Earlier you told me X was important to you. You also say the steps you've taken to fix it and the impact it has had on you. Have I missed something? (If positive) share how your solution fixes their issue or provides to them what they need and ask when you can get started and close. Topic: Post-sell and referral. Tip for Episode: Deal with buyers' remorse. "[Name], you mentioned that you wanted x but then after discussing it you were happy with what I suggested, Are you still ok to proceed?" This will allow the prospect to own their decision and reduce the chances of a cancelled sale, later. Tip for Episode: How to ask for a referral: "[Name], next time you talk to a friend, college family member or even a neighbour and they mention they need (product or service), would you feel comfortable introducing us?" Yes, sure... "Great, when that happens please take out your phone and text me their name and number, and I will get in touch. Is that ok?" No... "Not a problem at all [name], what do I need to do for you to feel comfortable?" Here's the agenda for our six episodes:Introducing the Sales Process & Training (EP34)Rapport & Trust (EP35)Setting an Agenda (EP36)Discovery Funnel, Needs Analysis & Questioning (EP37)Uncovering a Prospect's Budget & Understanding their Decision Making Process (EP38)Closing the Sale / Getting a Decision / After the Sale (this one!)Noah offers free online sales training on his website www.cohentraininginstitute.com.auI worked with Noah at Groupon and he's had experience training and coaching sales consultants across retail, finance, insurance and HR. Regardless of your role, you're going to benefit from the advice he shares.Got feedback? Please email me on dreamjobreadypodcast@gmail.com or connect via:LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobreadyTwitter / @dreamjobreadyFacebook / @dreamjobreadyInstagram / @dreamjobreadyAnd if you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1. Or simply do us a solid and subscribe, rate and share Dream Job Ready with your friends!If you'd benefit from additional sales training, you can connect with Noah via:Cohen Training Institute www.cohentraininginstitute.com.auLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/noah-cohen-sales...Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by my childhood music teacher: Mark MatthewsCopyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready Episode 38: Noah Cohen (Professional Sales Coach, Cohen Sales Academy). Part 5 of 6 in Mastering the Sales Process & Learning how to Sell with Noah Cohen. Topic for this episode: Uncovering a Prospect's Budget & Understanding their Decision-Making Process. Hello and thanks for joining me on Dream Job Ready. I'm your host, Dane Sharp, and I'm excited to bring you a special 6-part mini-series with Noah Cohen (Professional Sales Coach), where we dive into and break down the sales process. In this episode, Noah moves us through his sales training and outlines how to uncover and understand your prospect's budget, decision-making process and understanding of the sales opportunity. Great value throughout this episode and a few helpful training tips from Cohen Training Institute. From Noah:• Tip for Episode: Now you need to make reference to the outcome they want to achieve.• Script: "[Name], let's say we decide to go ahead and do something, when would you say we could actually start? - From now till then, what steps do we both need to take? Who else is involved, What do they care about?". I hope you enjoyed this episode and continue to find the information helpful. And good luck using the scripts! Knowing how to “sell” is a crucial skill, no matter what your job role, so I recorded a 6-part episode series with professional sales coach, Noah Cohen, where we break down the what, why, who, when and how of the selling process. Each of the six episodes are 10-to-20 minutes in length, so Noah has done an amazing job of compressing and condensing the training down into bite size segments. He still shares plenty of actionable sales skills and tips on how to optimise your approach to pitching business opportunities, partnerships, selling yourself, your product and/or your service. Here's the agenda for our six episodes:Introducing the Sales Process & Training (EP34)Rapport & Trust (EP35)Setting an Agenda (EP36)Discovery Funnel, Needs Analysis & Questioning (EP37)Uncovering a Prospect's Budget & Understanding their Decision Making Process (this episode!)Closing the Sale / Getting a Decision / After the Sale (EP39)Noah offers free online sales training on his website www.cohentraininginstitute.com.auI worked with Noah at Groupon and he's had experience training and coaching sales consultants across retail, finance, insurance and HR. Regardless of your role, you're going to benefit from the advice he shares.Got feedback? Please email me on dreamjobreadypodcast@gmail.com or connect via:LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobreadyTwitter / @dreamjobreadyFacebook / @dreamjobreadyInstagram / @dreamjobreadyAnd if you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1. Or simply do us a solid and subscribe, rate and share Dream Job Ready with your friends!If you'd benefit from additional sales training, you can connect with Noah via:Cohen Training Institute www.cohentraininginstitute.com.auLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/noah-cohen-sales...Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by my childhood music teacher: Mark MatthewsCopyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready Episode 37: Noah Cohen (Professional Sales Coach). Part 4 of 6 in Mastering the Sales Process & Learning how to Sell with Noah Cohen. Topic for this episode: Discovery Funnel, Needs Analysis & Questioning. Hello and thanks for joining me on Dream Job Ready. I'm your host, Dane Sharp, and I'm excited to bring you a special 6-part mini series with Noah Cohen (Professional Sales Coach), where we dive into and break down the sales process. In this episode, we really start getting into the meat and bones of the sales process and communication relationship. Noah explains how and why to work on better understanding what your lead wants, how to align and how to attach the right questions to your research. Great value throughout this episode and a few helpful training tips from Cohen Training Institute: From Noah:• Tip for Episode: Start with points the prospect gave you in the agenda section and start really understanding more about them and their impact. • Script: "[Name]. earlier you mentioned X was something that is more important to you. Can you 1. tell me more about that/Give me an example" 2. How long has that been an issue for you? 3. What have you done about it? 4. Has that fixed your situation? 5. How much time, money and effort have you spent on this, would you say? 6. Are you committed to fixing it? (or taking action?)". That make sense? Please reach out to Noah or myself if not. I hope you enjoyed this episode and continue to find the information helpful. And good luck using these scripts! Knowing how to “sell” is a crucial skill, no matter what your job role, so I recorded a 6-part episode series with professional sales coach, Noah Cohen, where we break down the what, why, who, when and how of the selling process. Each of the six episodes are 10-to-20 minutes in length, so Noah has done an amazing job of compressing and condensing the training down into bite size segments. He still shares plenty of actionable sales skills and tips on how to optimise your approach to pitching business opportunities, partnerships, selling yourself, your product and/or your service. Here's the agenda for our six episodes:Introducing the Sales Process & Training (EP34)Rapport & Trust (EP35)Setting an Agenda (EP36)Discovery Funnel, Needs Analysis & Questioning (this one)Uncovering a Prospect's Budget & Understanding their Decision Making Process (EP38)Closing the Sale / Getting a Decision / After the Sale (EP39)Noah offers free online sales training on his website www.cohentraininginstitute.com.auI worked with Noah at Groupon and he's had experience training and coaching sales consultants across retail, finance, insurance and HR. Regardless of your role, you're going to benefit from the advice he shares.Got feedback? Please email me on dreamjobreadypodcast@gmail.com or connect via:LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobreadyTwitter / @dreamjobreadyFacebook / @dreamjobreadyInstagram / @dreamjobreadyAnd if you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1. Or simply do us a solid and subscribe, rate and share Dream Job Ready with your friends!If you'd benefit from additional sales training, you can connect with Noah via:Cohen Training Institute www.cohentraininginstitute.com.auLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/noah-cohen-sales...Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by my childhood music teacher: Mark MatthewsCopyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.