How to stand out in the job market mid-career by Elise Stevens | Futureproof Your Career Podcast http://elisestevens.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Final-Rebecca-Medina-Feb-2023.mp3 With thousands of people laid off in the US tech industry, at the same time as the Great Resignation post-pandemic, some job markets are flooded with mid-career professionals looking for their next opportunity. For some of these people, it will have been years since they last applied or interviewed for a job and if they’ve been made redundant they’ve likely suffered a sizeable hit to their confidence. In this podc ..read more

The importance of being kind at work: Creating a positive and production workplace culture Millions of people around the world are voluntarily leaving their jobs, and the COVID-19 pandemic has played a role in this trend. The pandemic has given people the opportunity to reflect on their careers and consider the type of work and working conditions that they truly desire. In a recent podcast, I spoke with the amazing Janine Hamner Holman about the importance of kindness at work for creating a positive work experience. While it can sometimes feel like we are powerless to change the culture of ..read more

Kindness at work by Elise Stevens | Futureproof Your Career Podcast http://elisestevens.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Janine-Hamner-Jan-2023.mp3 Around the world, millions of people are leaving their jobs – voluntarily! The COVID-19 pandemic gave people the time and space to hit pause on their careers and think about the work they truly want to do and the working conditions they are prepared to accept. In this podcast, Elise Stevens speaks to Janine Hamner Holman about why organisations must look at their workplace culture if they want to retain great people. As Janine explains, younger gene ..read more

Leading change projects by Elise Stevens | Futureproof Your Career Podcast http://elisestevens.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Justin-B-Sept-2022.mp3 Leaders are increasingly expected to drive organisational change without having much experience, training or support. This can be highly stressful, especially if they’re expected to continue managing everyday operational matters at the same time. But according to change management expert Justin Balaski, the key to nailing change as a team leader is to keep it simple. In this podcast, Justin speaks with Elise Stevens about how leaders can harness ..read more

4 Lies we need to stop telling ourselves about our careers as we age No matter what your age, the reality is that you will be working well into your 50s and beyond. Here in Australia, the age at which you can receive the age pension is changing to 67 years, in 2023. With so much negativity about being an experienced worker in some organisations, is it any wonder your self confidence may take a hit. I am proud to say that I am in my 50s, delighted of my achievements and excited to see what achievements are in my future. It hasn’t always been like this. I have had self doubts about how I will ..read more

Managing multiple projects by Elise Stevens | Futureproof Your Career Podcast http://elisestevens.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Elizabeth-Harrin-Sep-2022.mp3 Any job that requires us to be across several different tasks or projects at the same time means added pressure on our organisational and time management skills. Working remotely or part-time can make this juggling act even more stressful. In this podcast, Elise Stevens speaks to Elizabeth Harrin about her new book, Managing Multiple Projects. When Elizabeth returned to work from maternity leave, she found that instead of managing a pro ..read more

How to stand out in the job market by Elise Stevens | Futureproof Your Career Podcast http://elisestevens.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Kim-Jones-Aug2022.mp3 Women over 50 are often overlooked in the job market due to a combination of ageism and sexism. Having dealt with sexist biases throughout their early career, women then move into their 50s and find they’ve become invisible. In this podcast, Elise Stevens talks to career coach Kim Jones about the huge value older women bring to the workplace and how they can stand out in the job market. Kim works with women in career transition – often ..read more

The spirit of work by Elise Stevens | Futureproof Your Career Podcast http://elisestevens.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Marie-Gervais-June2022.mp3 Stress, anxiety and uncertainty have a huge impact on our behaviour at work and contribute to the entire work culture within our organisations. But when we think about how we can bring our spirit to work, how we can contribute to our community and act with kindness, we’re more likely to do so and be less triggered by stressors in our day. In this podcast, Elise Stevens speaks with leadership coach Marie Gervais about how we can create a world of w ..read more

Get noticed for all the right reasons Your ability to connect with others will open doors for you. People will get to know you and you will understand more about the organization. Just like your external network, it takes time and commitment to nurturing your internal network. Unfortunately hard work and loyalty are not enough to see your advance within your organization – it is very sad. To think that working hard and being loyal to organization is not enough to advance. It is my experience that advancement can be dark art in some organisations. It can be a combination of politics, percepti ..read more

Making hybrid working a success by Elise Stevens | Futureproof Your Career Podcast http://elisestevens.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/D_Sangeeta_Nov2021.mp3 The COVID-19 pandemic means we are living the future of work right now. Flexible, virtual-led, location-independent work was once the dream. Now it’s become the reality faster than we could have anticipated. In this podcast, entrepreneur D Sangeeta speaks with Elise Stevens about how flexible work can work for everyone. When the pandemic ends, companies are unlikely to return to their working culture of 2019, so employers and employees wi ..read more