Simon and John Careers

About Simon and John Careers

Simon Cropper and John Byrne interview guests who have worked in incredible careers that explain their backgrounds, profiles, management experience, inspirations leaders they looked up to, advise they would give and challenges they have faced in the past.

Publisher

Intriguing conversations with Industry Leaders who are passionate about what they do and who they are.

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Jun 2022

Latest episode

8 May 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 May 2025

   #45 – Career advice from a Japan-based Private Equity CEO

   Erol Emed, CEO of Soul of Japan, shares career advice based on his experience in finance and leading a major aquaculture operation in Japan in an interview.

2. 

   8 May 2025

   #44 – Top 10 Resume Tips & Tricks

   Hosts Simon and John share their top ten resume tips and tricks, offering listeners actionable advice for constructing effective resumes.

3. 

   10 Aug 2022

   #43 – Career advice from a comedian, TV actor and entrepreneur

   Ben Fox, comedian and entrepreneur, shares his experiences transitioning from the corporate world to pursue creative endeavors in Japan, offering insights into career pivots in an interview.

4. 

   5 Aug 2022

   #42 – Top advise from 5 Japan CEOs

   Simon and John present top advice from five Japan CEOs, including Paul Yonamine, Ernie Higa, David Shirt, Graeme Elliot, and Frank Foley, offering listeners valuable leadership insights in this interview episode.

5. 

   20 Jul 2022

   #41 – Life of an office worker in Japan (Part 4)

   Simon and John describe the after-work culture and late-night commutes of a typical office worker in Japan, highlighting issues like peer pressure and public safety measures.

6. 

   14 Jul 2022

   #41 – Life of an office worker in Japan (Part 3)

   Simon and John explore the daily life of Japanese office workers, examining communication styles, meeting dynamics, and attitudes toward overtime in this episode.

7. 

   6 Jul 2022

   #41 – Life of an office worker in Japan (Part 2)

   Simon and John explore the daily routines and survival strategies of Japanese office workers, including the use of nicotine and caffeine, in this episode.

8. 

   30 Jun 2022

   #41 – Life of an office worker in Japan (Part 1)

   Simon and John explore the daily routines and cultural nuances of a typical Japanese office worker, revealing insights into their morning rituals and work life in Japan.

9. 

   24 Jun 2022

   #40 – How Health & Performance affects your career (Menya Hinga)

   Menya Hinga discusses how managing stress, improving diet, and increasing physical activity can significantly impact career performance and overall well-being in this interview.

10. 

    17 Jun 2022

    #39 – The Importance of Social Media in your Career

    Hosts Simon and John discuss the impact of social media on career advancement, comparing usage statistics between Japan and the US, and provide strategies for leveraging platforms to enhance professional opportunities.

Who has been a guest on Simon and John Careers

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Erol Emed
• Ben Fox
• Paul Yonamine
• Ernie Higa
• David Shirt

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

4,826

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

37

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

0

Contact Simon and John Careers

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.