by Emma Lynch
Welcome to the Finding Your Direction podcast with your host Emma Lynch This podcast is for people who are on a career transition journey. We have some amazing guests lined up for this season Make sure you hit the like and subscribe so you don't miss the first episode coming soon! Helpful Links: Instagram: @emmalynchcoaching Website: www.emmalynchcoaching.com
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August 13, 2024
<p>In this episode of Finding Your Direction, Emma speaks with Andrew Clohessy, who shares his extensive and transformative career journey.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Andrew recounts his humble beginnings in Limerick, his rapid rise in the electronics manufacturing industry, and his subsequent shift to people-focused roles. </p> <p><br></p> <p>He details the challenges and lessons learned from global project management, including the impact of extensive travel on family life, his bout with burnout, and eventual transition to consulting. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Andrew emphasizes the importance of balance, self-care, and the value of meaningful work. He also shares his reflections on leadership, career evolution, and the pursuit of personal and professional fulfillment which provide profound insights for listeners navigating their own career paths.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Timestamps:</p> <p>00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome</p> <p>00:18 Andrew's Early Life and Career Beginnings</p> <p>02:03 Transition to Leadership and Career Growth</p> <p>06:04 Challenges and Realizations</p> <p>09:18 Career Shift and Consulting</p> <p>20:08 Reflections and Future Directions</p> <p>32:36 Advice and Closing Remarks</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Things that you will learn more about in this episode:</strong></p> <p>- The importance of reflection in career development.</p> <p>- How to navigate career transitions and find your true path.</p> <p>- How to balance professional ambitions with personal well-being.</p> <p>- How to overcome career burnout.</p> <p>- How to transition from multinationals to the SME sector.</p> <p>- Finding joy and meaning in work.</p> <p>- The power of pausing during your career journey.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Connect with Andrew Clohessy</strong></p> <p><strong>Linkedin:</strong><a href=" https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-clohessy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-clohessy/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Connect with Emma:</strong></p> <p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmalynchcoaching/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@emmalynchcoaching </a></p> <p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://emmalynchcoaching.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.emmalynchcoaching.com</a> </p> <p>Sign up to our bi-monthly newsletter <a href="https://theoptimalperformancecoach.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9e04751644833169592dfc906&id=e2101bd196" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>here</strong></a> </p> <p>Book a short chemistry call to find out more <a href="https://emmalynchcoaching.com/book-an-introduction-call/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>here </strong></a></p>
August 6, 2024
<p>In this episode of Finding Your Direction, Emma welcomes Dr. Áine O'Dea, who shares her dynamic career journey from being an occupational therapist in the UK and Ireland, focusing on mental and children's health, to facing a life-changing car accident. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Áine discusses the impact of her injury, her struggle with chronic pain and fatigue, and how she pivoted to a new role. She recounts her decision to pursue a master's and PhD, the challenges during COVID-19, her venture into academia, and finally establishing a business offering clinical supervision and training for health professionals and coaching.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Áine's story is a testament to resilience and adaptability in the face of career adversity.</p> <p><br></p> <p>00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome</p> <p>00:15 Áine's Career Journey in Occupational Therapy</p> <p>02:34 A Major Career Shift Due to an Accident</p> <p>04:05 Coping with Career-Ending Injury</p> <p>07:03 Pursuing Further Education and New Opportunities</p> <p>12:52 Starting a Business and Adapting to COVID-19</p> <p>16:23 Advice for Career Transitions</p> <p>19:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p> <p><br></p> <p>Things that you will learn more about in this episode:</p> <p><br></p> <p>1) How to identify alternative career options when something out of your control forces a change.</p> <p><br></p> <p>2) The challenge of separating your identity from your career.</p> <p><br></p> <p>3) The importance of the first step in career change, even when you are not sure of the end goal.</p> <p><br></p> <p>4) The importance of resilience in career change.</p> <p><br></p> <p>5) What to do if you have invested time and money in studying for a qualification and you realise that is not what you want to do.</p> <p><br></p> <p>6) How you can use a PHD outside of academia.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Connect with Dr Aine O'Dea</strong></p> <p><strong>Linkedin:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/draineodea/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/draineodea/</a></p> <p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr.aineodea/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/dr.aineodea/</a></p> <p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://radianceconsultinghub.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://radianceconsultinghub.com/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Connect with Emma:</strong></p> <p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmalynchcoaching/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@emmalynchcoaching </a></p> <p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://emmalynchcoaching.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.emmalynchcoaching.com</a></p> <p>Sign up to our bi-monthly newsletter <a href="https://theoptimalperformancecoach.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9e04751644833169592dfc906&id=e2101bd196" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a> </p> <p>Book a short chemistry call to find out more <a href="https://emmalynchcoaching.com/book-an-introduction-call/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a> </p>
July 30, 2024
<p>In this episode, host Emma interviews Jennifer McConnell, who shares her diverse and extensive career journey. Originating from HR and secretarial roles. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Jennifer's career spans various industries, including film, PR, and business network management. Her roles took her across the globe, managing HR in sectors as diverse as telecoms in the Caribbean and nonprofit community work in Papua New Guinea. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Jennifer discusses the importance of career transitions, succession planning, and the insights she's gained from working in high-pressure global environments, and how she combines the knowledge from her studies in HR and anthropology. </p> <p><br></p> <p>She also highlights her new venture, Living Legacy, which focuses on helping individuals and organizations with succession planning, end-of-life plans, and creating meaningful legacies.</p> <p><br></p> <p>00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Jennifer McConnell</p> <p>00:13 Jennifer's Early Career and Education</p> <p>01:09 Diverse Industry Experiences</p> <p>02:33 Challenges and Redundancies</p> <p>04:50 International Adventures and HR Roles</p> <p>09:02 Burnout and Career Break</p> <p>09:47 Return to Education and Nonprofit Work</p> <p>35:02 Living Legacy and Future Plans</p> <p>43:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Things that you will learn more about in this episode:</strong></p> <p>1) Knowing when its time to make a change in your career.</p> <p>2) Taking the time to step back and think about the legacy that you want to create in the world.</p> <p>3) How trying out or prototyping your career can support a career change.</p> <p>4) Ideas for approaching career change.</p> <p>5) The different resources that can support career change.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Connect with Jennifer</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcconnell/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcconnell/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.livinglegacy.ie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.livinglegacy.ie/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Connect with Emma:</strong></p> <p><strong>Instagram</strong>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmalynchcoaching/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@emmalynchcoaching</a></p> <p><strong>Website: </strong><a href="https://emmalynchcoaching.com/)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.emmalynchcoaching.com</a></p> <p><strong>Sign up to our bi-monthly newsletter</strong> <a href="https://theoptimalperformancecoach.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9e04751644833169592dfc906&id=e2101bd196" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a> </p> <p><strong>Book a short chemistry call to find out more</strong> <a href="https://emmalynchcoaching.com/book-an-introduction-call/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here </a></p>
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Welcome to the Finding Your Direction podcast with your host Emma Lynch
This podcast is for people who are on a career transition journey. We have some amazing guests lined up for this season
Make sure you hit the like and subscribe so you don't miss the first episode coming soon!
Helpful Links: Instagram: @emmalynchcoaching Website: www.emmalynchcoaching.com
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