Graduate Edge
Claim This Podcastby Josh Mackenzie
Podcast Overview
<p>Hi, I'm Josh Mackenzie, and I'm obsessed with people’s journey early in their career. I've spent years working with thousands of young professionals all over the world, and the hundreds of companies they work for. And I've noticed something: the most successful people are often not the ones who had it all figured out – they're the ones who learned from the messy, uncertain moments along the way.</p><p> </p><p>Graduate Edge is where I sit down with people who've been there, navigated their way through and lived to tell the tale. We dig into the pivotal moments, the failures that hurt, the career crossroads where the "right" path wasn't obvious, how they found success, and the real, unfiltered lessons that only come from actually doing the work.</p><p> </p><p>But here's what I love most: we pull their stories apart to uncover what they actually mean for you, and the concrete advice you can use right now early in your career.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're figuring out your first professional job, navigating a major transition, or just trying to make sense of this whole "being a professional" thing, consider this your space to learn from people who've walked the path before you – without the highlight reel, just the honest truth.</p><p> </p><p>New episodes drop regularly.</p>
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11/26/2025
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Recent Episodes
February 8, 2026
Snapshot: Josh Mackenzie on seven lessons from our first seven episodes
<p>A special episode. Josh discusses seven lessons from our first seven episodes and speaking with seven extraordinary professionals from across industries and the world.</p><p></p><p>From a CEO who started as an intern, to someone who worked with Nelson Mandela, to an engineer who crawled through naval ships in the Falklands just six weeks into her graduate programme … our first seven guests couldn't have been more different.</p><p></p><p>Themes emerged. And in this episode, Josh brings those to life.</p>
January 25, 2026
Disruptive Detours: Jean Oelwang on Courage, Creating Opportunities and the Right People
<p>Jean Oelwang is Co-founder of Virgin Unite, the not-for-profit arm of Virgin Group. She shares memorable stories and advice from an unexpected career spanning corporate and non-profit worlds.</p><p></p><p>From volunteering with homeless teens early in her career to launching telecom companies in six countries, Jean discovered her passion for tackling global challenges. She's since led initiatives like The Elders, bringing together Nelson Mandela and other world leaders.</p><p></p><p>Learn about "disruptive detours" in careers, surrounding yourself with the right people, and how Jean created her opportunity to work with Richard Branson to drive positive change.</p>
January 18, 2026
Finding Your Path: Peter Mcdonald on Persistence, Working Abroad, and Calculated Risks
<p>Growing up in Perth, Australia, Peter Mcdonald forged a unique career in the global automotive industry with Europe's biggest brands. With no connections. Persistence and adaptability has certainly helped, it all started with a chance internship with Volkswagon in Germany. The rest is history…</p><p></p><p>Peter shares how speaking English as a first language in a foreign country was his biggest asset early on. And he opens up on why international assignments can be difficult and sometimes take many years to prove worthwhile. Peter offers a unique perspective for those considering careers in large vs small companies, recently taking a successful leap into the scale up automotive energy technology sector.</p>
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- What is Graduate Edge?
<p>Hi, I'm Josh Mackenzie, and I'm obsessed with people’s journey early in their career. I've spent years working with thousands of young professionals all over the world, and the hundreds of companies they work for. And I've noticed something: the most successful people are often not the ones who had it all figured out – they're the ones who learned from the messy, uncertain moments along the way.</p><p> </p><p>Graduate Edge is where I sit down with people who've been there, navigated their way through and lived to tell the tale. We dig into the pivotal moments, the failures that hurt, the career crossroads where the "right" path wasn't obvious, how they found success, and the real, unfiltered lessons that only come from actually doing the work.</p><p> </p><p>But here's what I love most: we pull their stories apart to uncover what they actually mean for you, and the concrete advice you can use right now early in your career.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're figuring out your first professional job, navigating a major transition, or just trying to make sense of this whole "being a professional" thing, consider this your space to learn from people who've walked the path before you – without the highlight reel, just the honest truth.</p><p> </p><p>New episodes drop regularly.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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