Hello and welcome to the Love What You Do podcast, brought to you by Rob Cugno, the founder of Future U Coaching.
In this podcast series, Rob interviews professionals who've overcome all sorts of challenges to find their dream career as well as career experts. His hope is that by sharing their stories, you'll feel like you're part of a like-minded community of people who seek a happy work life.
Luck is where hard work meets opportunity with Gemma Rielly
Gemma Rielly is an up & coming Australian race horse trainer who possesses maturity beyond her years. She's loved horses since riding her friend's pony at the age of 14. But having left home at 15 years old, the path to fulfilling her dream of training horses has been far from easy.
Hear Gemma's inspiring career story in this conversation with Rob Cugno.
7 May 2021
Rob gives his top career tips on Radio 3WBC 94.1FM
In this special episode of the Love What You Do podcast, the roles are reversed when Rob is interviewed as a guest by Mitzhay Pomenta as her guest on radio 3WBC 94.1FM.
Rob gives plenty of useful career tips on networking, LinkedIn, job interviews, resumes, cover letters and how to land your next role.
4 Mar 2021
Don't let boundaries define you with guest, Peter Lochert
My guest today is Peter Lochert, Secretary, Department of Parliamentary Services at the Parliament of Victoria.
Peter was born in Chile and migrated to Australia with his family in 1971 when he was 18 years old, and didn't speak a word of English.
From a comfortable existence to mucking out the chicken coop then climbing the ranks of senior leadership, Peter's story is common among Australia's migrants. In Peter's own words, never be defined by your boundaries.
8 Dec 2020
Passion, persistence & purpose with guest Earl Eddings
I'd delighted to be joined in this episode of the Love What You Do podcast by Managing Director of RiskCom and Chairman, Cricket Australia, Earl Eddings.
In his own words, Earl has lead a 'portfolio career'. But that's just Earl being humble. His career kicked-off as a consultant in work health & safety and through passion & persistence, he quickly rose the ranks to take senior leadership roles in large organisations.
Despite his success, Earl has stayed grounded and connected to his purpose throughout his career via his volunteer work.
This is one of my favourite conversations of 2020 and I hope you draw inspiration from Earl's wisdom.
12 Oct 2020
Be open to new opportunities with Vas Iannella
Vas Iannella has built a successful career in the banking & finance industry. In this podcast, she talks to Rob Cugno about her career journey. They discuss:
Why it's important to be open to new opportunities
Having the courage to try something new
Finding the balance between career & family
The importance of transferable skills
Why you must not let your CV be an internal document only
Why, as a manager, you can't be successful if your people aren't successful
21 Aug 2020
Looking after yourself during COVID, with Annette Magro
Looking after your health and well-being is a priority if you want to have a long and successful career. But its something we all struggle with at times, especially this year as we deal with COVID-19 and its many health, career, financial & lifestyle side-effects.
That is why I invited mental health social worker, Annette Magro, to join us again on the Love What You Do podcast to share her insights on how to look after yourself during COVID-19. Annette and I discuss:
Is the Karen syndrome a side-effect of COVID?
How to make sense of your feelings
Some practical strategies on how to stay resilient and get through the tough times
Annette shares insights from her professional and personal life that I know you'll find powerful and inspiring.
3 Aug 2020
You never know what's out there with Amanda Lecaude
Rob's guest on this podcast is Academic Life Coach & Organising Expert, Amanda Lecaude, who owns & operates, Organising Students (https://organisingstudents.com.au).
Rob and Amanda discuss:
Why you should focus on your strengths and spend less time worrying about the stuff you're not good at
How learning from failure can help you be successful in your career
How to stay focused on achieving your career goals
Amanda's #1 career tip: you never know what's out there so go find something you love.
26 Jun 2020
Walking in Two Worlds with guest, Levi McKenzie-Kirkbright
Host, Rob Cugno (https://futureucoaching.com.au), recorded this podcast in-person early in 2020, before COVID-19 and #BlackLivesMatter made headlines.
My guest is Levi McKenzie-Kirkbright, a young Koori man who, for his entire life, has walked in two worlds. Levi shares his raw, personal and deeply moving story about his life, family, study and now career as a software engineer for the Indigenous Data Network at the University of Melbourne.
In this podcast, we discuss:
The personal and professional challenges young indigenous people face walking in two worlds
Levi's decision to quit medicine and follow his passion to study technology, against family and cultural expectations
The narrative of failure and why it's not a black and white issue
Levi's #1 career tip: Ask yourself 'what gift do I have to give the world?'.
During our conversation, Levi makes a couple of important references, which I want to share with you:
Uluru Statement from the Heart - in 2017, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders came together to write a collective statement to the Parliament of Australia about Indigenous Australian's position on sovereignty and treaty.
Talking to My Country by Stan Grant (2017) - a book that has inspired Levi on his life and career journey.
26 May 2020
Sometimes, you don't know what you're capable of
This podcast was recorded in late 2019 but it's more relevant now.
As Rob's guest, Anthony Peyton, says in the interview 'the world is changing'.
Anthony is a great example of someone taking a career pivot within the same industry but taking a different role.
In this podcast Rob and Anthony discuss:
Why sometimes, you don't know what you're capable of because you're stuck on the train tracks
How to know your purpose to grow your influence
Why being in 'intrapreneur' will create opportunities that match your skills
Why it's important check in with your support network as you make changes in your career
Anyone looking to progress their career in 2020 needs determination and an open and inquiring mind. I hope you draw inspiration from Anthony's story.
16 Apr 2020
Love, Work & Family in the Time of Coronavirus
The lockdown caused by COVID-19 means couples and families have to live, work and study under the same roof. Inevitably, this will cause conflict.
In this special episode of Love What You Do, host Rob Cugno interviews counsellor, Annette Magro, who is an expert in conflict resolution.
Annette offers sage advice to help couples and families work productively and thoughtfully negotiate conflict during COVID-19.
16 Mar 2020
Finding work via a recruiter with guest, Nick Waters
In ep 4, Rob Cugno is joined by guest, Nick Waters, who is a Founder & Director at Loop Recruitment.
Nick is an experienced recruiter who connects employers with job candidates in supply chain, procurement, manufacturing & operational roles.
In this podcast you will learn:
- Why you need to put yourself 'out there' to find a new job and how to best go about it
- Why it's important for your career to have a long-term relationship with a recruiter
- The difference between applying for jobs via a job board and working with a recruiter
If you're looking for work but need advice and support in terms of interview skills, updating your resume or finding the right role for you, talk to Rob Cugno
27 Jan 2020
Choose your own path with guest, Shamila Gopalan
Shamila Gopalan has built an expansive career in media and consulting. She’s worked for global brands like CNN, Fox and Fairfax and now runs her own consultancy, HerWit. Shamila is a champion of diversity and works with corporations and entrepreneurs to cultivate strong female leaders.
In this podcast, she talks to Rob about:
Why you must choose your own path (even if your family expect you to be an accountant)
Why connecting your career with purpose will give you through the hard times
Why it's important to be patient with yourself and others
8 Nov 2019
Life is too short to be unhappy with guest, Renee Treml
Rob's special guest in episode 2 is author and illustrator, Renee Treml (http://reneesartwork.com).
Renee's passion has always been drawing but like many children of the '80s she was told she would never make a career as an artist.
So, she pursued a career in science but soon realised, it wasn't her calling. She's now built a career as an author and illustrator, which nourishes and sustains her creative spirit. But it hasn't been without personal and professional challenges.
Renee's #1 career tip: Life is too short to be unhappy
9 Sept 2019
Go towards your passion with guest, Alex Cheong
Host, Rob Cugno, interviews Alex Cheong about his unconventional career path. Alex started out as a graphic designer in his parent's garage before moving to London to join the fast-paced advertising world. He now owns and coaches the coaches in his own Cross Fit gym and is building a freelance photography business.
Alex's #1 career tip: go towards your passion.
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