There is no longer anything like "employed for life" and, whether by design or default, careers don't often follow a straight line. Our environment is constantly changing, so how do we ensure that we have the necessary skills to deal with this constant change? The Agile Career podcast where we will take you on the journey from “employed for life” to “employable for life”. We’ll give you the tips, insights, and strategies to help you build the transferable skills that you’ll need.
The Agile Career Podcast
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There is no longer anything like "employed for life" and, whether by design or default, careers don't often follow a straight line. Our environment is constantly changing, so how do we ensure that we have the necessary skills to deal with this constant change? The Agile Career podcast where we will take you on the journey from “employed for life” to “employable for life”. We’ll give you the tips, insights, and strategies to help you build the transferable skills that you’ll need.
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October 21, 2022
Turning Your Hobby Into a Business
<p>In this episode, Martin Wachters joins me. We talk about how a hobby can turn into a full-time career. We also cover the importance of other skills and interests that can make this a reality.<br/><br/>Martin is the founder of Muziekles Amsterdam, a Netherlands-based music school. He also has several published online courses and resources to help beginners and more experienced students learn and improve the guitar and piano.<br/> </p><p><b>Key Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>If you are not in your ideal career, don't think that the experience or skills you learn are wasted</li><li>You may not always land in your dream career, but often something closely related that you might not have initially considered</li><li>It takes courage to quit the comfortable and move into the unknown</li><li>Bringing together areas of interest such as (in Martin's case) music, teaching, entrepreneurship, and technology can create a niche</li><li>Don't cater to everyone; pick a niche</li><li>Start small by not committing to something big before you have tested the idea</li><li>Be willing to think again, as you won't always be right</li><li>Once you create your core offering or service, you can grow an ecosystem of businesses or services around this</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><b>Resources <br/></b>Martin recommended the following books:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unleash-Power-Within-Personal-Transform/dp/B08562DCT8/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=tony+robbins&qid=1666370454&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI0LjcwIiwicXNhIjoiNC4xOSIsInFzcCI6IjQuMDYifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=Tony+ro%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-7'>Unleash the Power Within: Personal Coaching to Transform Your Life</a> by Tony Robbins </li><li><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0241958229/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_QHSJSP0Z85J219TJEJ77'>Start With Why</a> by Simon Sinek</li><li><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0753553910/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_SRRW48BZDH1SQ4ZC3R3K'>Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know</a> by Adam Grant</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><b>Connect with Martin<br/></b>Listeners can learn more about and connect with Martin by visiting:</p><ul><li>The Muziekles Amsterdam <a href='https://muzieklesamsterdam.nl/'>website</a></li><li>His <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-wachters-a82156a/'>LinkedIn</a></li><li>The Guitar Game <a href='https://www.theguitargame.com/'>website</a></li><li>The Piano Game <a href='https://www.the-piano-game.com/'>website</a></li></ul><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gunterrichter">Support the show</a>
March 13, 2022
Does Your Work, Work For You?
<p>In this episode, Sonja Price joins me. We talk about making your career work for you. This means thinking about the guidance and finesse you will need, and what the decision criteria are for choosing what you do in your career. Very importantly, we talk about getting paid what you are worth.</p><p>Sonja is a career strategist and founder of Dynamo Careers. She is passionate about empowering professionals to accelerate their career success, to become financially free, and to make a positive impact around the world.</p><p><br/><b>Key Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>Does your work, work for you? Are you getting the most out of your current role?</li><li>Taking on a role at a small organisation can provide big opportunities for learning and growth</li><li>Don't be afraid to re-invent your career. Multiple times if you have to</li><li>A side hustle is a great way to soft start your new or changed career</li><li>Pay attention to where you are at the moment, what skills you already have, and which you need to learn</li><li>Create opportunities and even craft your ideal role</li><li>Instead of a stretch goal, set yourself a stretch role</li><li>Don't underestimate the value of building relationships and developing your social capital</li><li>Having valuable skills (and knowing what these are) makes a big difference</li><li>Use a combination of clarity and research to determine what you want from your career</li><li>To get there, understand whether incremental adjustments or big jumps would work best</li><li>Don't hesitate to seek help if you are stuck</li></ul><p><br/><b>Resources </b></p><p>We discussed the following resources on the show:</p><ul><li>Does your work = work for you? <a href='https://dynamocareers.com/quiz'>https://dynamocareers.com/quiz</a></li><li>How much more could you earn in your lifetime? <a href='https://dynamocareers.com/calculator'>https://dynamocareers.com/calculator</a></li><li>Helping people everywhere find a job and company they love - <a href='https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/'>https://www.glassdoor.co.uk</a></li><li>Salary insights with <a href='https://www.payscale.com/'>https://www.payscale.com</a></li><li>Make fair pay a reality <a href='https://www.salary.com/'>https://www.salary.com</a></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><b>Connect with Sonja</b></p><p>Listeners can learn more about and connect with Sonja by visiting her <a href='https://dynamocareers.com/'>website</a> or <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonjaprice/'>LinkedIn</a>.</p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gunterrichter">Support the show</a> (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gunterrichter)
January 30, 2022
Turn Your Nine To Five Into Your Nine To Alive
<p>In this episode, Bruna de Palo joins me. We talk about changing your nine to five to your nine to alive. We cover mapping your career, finding your ideal role, considering a career in the non-profit sector, and the importance of neuroscience when it comes to your career.</p><p>Bruna is a certified leadership, executive & career coach, keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and founder of Think and Act Differently.</p><p> </p><p><b>Key Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>Don't use your passion as a compass. Create a map to help navigate your career</li><li>A good career is one where you can express yourself and be who you are</li><li>Know the difference between talents and skills</li><li>Speak to people who have similar characteristics to you. Find out what career role they are in</li><li>'Learn to turn poison into medicine', i.e. make the most from a bad situation</li><li>Regulating stress and handling your emotions is important</li><li>Use a feedback loop to identify your limiting beliefs</li><li>Differentiate your transferable skills from the obvious</li><li>Know yourself, know others </li></ul><p><br/></p><p><b>Resources </b></p><p>We discussed the following resources on the show:</p><ul><li>Bruna's <a href='https://youtu.be/htHrL_6SB-M'>TED Talk </a></li><li>Bruna's <a href='https://youtu.be/Am69LxLCXuA'>Nine To Alive</a> series</li><li>This was not strictly discussed on the show, but a great resource to help find a job with purpose, <a href='https://www.escapethecity.org/'>Escape The City</a></li><li><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/014103887X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_2MZPZD0SEK8KW6Y1A6BD'>The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science</a> by Norman Doidge</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><b>Connect with Bruna</b></p><p>If listeners are considering a career change or would like to learn more about, and connect with Bruna, please visit her <a href='https://brunadepalo.com/'>website</a>. You can also sign up for her newsletter on the website.</p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gunterrichter">Support the show</a> (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gunterrichter)
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