A guest who’s fast-tracked their way through corporate life while helping others do the same... 🚀

Our TWENTY-THIRD episode features Jag Dhaliwal, a Chartered Accountant, Career Coach, and Content Creator with over 8 years of experience at the Big 4 and IBM. Jag brings first-hand insight into both the highs and the challenges of professional growth!

Beyond her corporate journey, Jag has built a thriving coaching practice, a YouTube community of 4,000+ subscribers, and also hosts the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, guiding the next generation of finance professionals.

In this energising convo, we explore Jag’s career story, her strategies for balancing exams and life, and her advice on building careers with confidence and purpose. A must-listen for ambitious young professionals ready to shape a path that aligns with their ambitions. 🤝

Guest Contacts:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jag-dhaliwal-aca-504b2584/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jagsjourneyblog/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jagsjourneyblog

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jagsjourneyblog/videos

Website - https://jagsjourney.blog/

🎥 Recorded: 2nd Sept

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro 🎙️

3:12 - An Ambitious Start: Grammar School, Maths & Early Career Focus 🎓

7:44 - The Unconventional Pivot: Why She Took a Year Out to Teach 👩‍🏫

15:16 - The First Corporate Job: Lessons in Professionalism at IBM 💼

22:06 - The ACA Exam Grind & Surviving the "Busy Season" 📚

26:05 - The Fast Track: Secrets to a Double Promotion in Under 4 Years 🚀

36:32 - The Most Important Skills for a Corporate Career Today 🔑

40:32 - The Side Hustle Story: Blog, YouTube & The ICAEW Podcast 🎙️

50:35 - The Power of Personal Branding (And Her Book) ✍️

54:02 - Final Reflections & Career Advice ✨

58:59 - The Biggest Takeaway: "Just Go For It" 💌

1:01:12 - Outro 👋

As always, stay tuned to us weekly as we bring you unheard insights, professional guests and a few laughs! 💚

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