The Courage & Career Show
โจ "What do you wish more people had the Courage to talk about?" "PERIODS" says today's guest - Chloe Bright ๐ Why donโt we talk about this more? Why is there so much shame around periods? ๐ What are the phases of our menstrual cycle, and how does each impact us? ๐ How can we sync this with our lives and our work? ๐ How have you integrated your cycle into your business? ๐ Where can we all start, and why is track so important? This is designed to deshame and normalise talking about periods, NOT medical advice or guidance at all. Two people with periods,...
info_outline 70. 4 Steps To Setting Motivating, Get-able GoalsThe Courage & Career Show
โจ Do your goals seem to easily become demotivating, annoying, frustrating and always feel far away? โจ Ready to set - and finally GET - some motivating, exciting goals for 2023? This episode is for YOU! ๐ Why do goals sometimes feel so hard? My experience - personally and of Coaching others to set and get goals ๐ My lessons learnt, mindset shifts, reflections, and approach to goals ๐ How to set inspiring goals, which will stay motivating and be so get-able ๐ Some honest sharing about the goals I have, and have not got, and a preview of...
info_outline 69. Where The F To Start With 2023 Goals?The Courage & Career Show
โจ Where The F do we start with setting goals for 2023? โจ This can be such a busy, overwhelming time of year, so let's start with a few simple yet powerful ideas... ๐ Where to start if you have 'no idea' what you want, or where to start, and 'don't know' what you want [Although I am going to challenge you on both of those statements...] ๐ The one thing I wish we would all make our goals for 2023 - especially those of us who reguarly become demotivated, frustrated and give up on our goals ๐ The one powerful question I always ask myself about goals, and how it...
info_outline 68. I'm BAAACK! Plus Where I've Been & WhyThe Courage & Career Show
Hello!!! After 4 months away I am back! ๐ This mini episode includes: ๐ A reintroduction to me, to the show, to why I am here ๐ Where I've been - both physically and healthwise ๐ What's coming next ๐ Two thoughts, and questions to ask yourself, if you're also feeling frustrated, in flux, not quite yourself or stuck Other episodes mentioned in this one: ๐ ๐ Vari ๐ ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ ๐๏ธ
info_outline 67. Unlearning Body Biases & Damaging Diet Culture, with Chantelle GallowThe Courage & Career Show
โจChantelle wishes more people had the Courage to talk less about racist, damaging standards and biases around our bodies ๐ก She wishes everyone had the opportunity and space to unlearn ๐ก She shares her experience of getting to "I am enough" ๐ก The impact of the unrealistic and biased standards society had for our food, our bodies and for beauty ๐ก The big change she would love to see in this space โจ How we can all unlearn, help, support each other and starter better, braver conversations Connect with Chantelle | | ...
info_outline 66. Nurturing Your Career ConfidenceThe Courage & Career Show
โจ What actually is confidence? โจ Internal vs external confidence โจ Why it's an important area for women, particularly at work โจ My own story of career confidence โจ Why I am so passionate about helping others with confidence โจ Why I choose courage over confidence โจ How I help women be more confident Vari ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ ๐๏ธ
info_outline 65. Advocacy for Women at Work, with Sinja HallamThe Courage & Career Show
โจ Sinja wishes more people had the Courage to talk about advocacy and allyship in the workplace ๐ Leadership vs Advocacy - what's more impactful at work? ๐ Understanding the systems, biases and bigger picture problems ๐ How advocacy helps people to feel seen, heard and validated ๐ Two powerful examples from Sinja's own career ๐ Helpful ACTION to take in your team, workplace, family, community Connect with Sinja | | Connect with Vari ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ ๐๏ธ
info_outline 63. Money (2): Goodbye Guilt, Shame, Hustle with Vanessa Medling & Nicky Miklos-WoodleyThe Courage & Career Show
โจNicky and Ness wish more people had the Courage to talk about Money - and without fear, shame or guilt ๐ก In part 2 we talk the change we want to see in this space ๐ก How can we all help? Start brave conversations? ๐ก The slow progress being made, and how we can impact change ๐ก The incredible work Nicky and Ness do in this area โจStand proudly and loudly on your soap box! Connect with Vanessa and Nicky | | Connect with Vari ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ ๐๏ธ
info_outline 62. SMART Goals - Not So Smart?The Courage & Career Show
๐ค Wait Vari, isn't this the generally accepted, used and praised framework for goal setting? Yes, it is. ๐ค BUT aren't we in a phase of life and empowerment where we question what we used to just accept, reflect on what's really right for us, and try to create a new bolder brighter world? I have seen people going back to this framework over and over again, and have 2 main problems with the model. It's the "A" the "R" and a little bit of the "T". I discuss my story, philosophy and method for goal setting and goal getting. Vari ๐ ...
info_outline 61. Money: Goodbye Guilt, Shame and Hustle with Vanessa Medling & Nicky Miklos-WoodleyThe Courage & Career Show
โจNicky and Ness wish more people had the Courage to talk about Money - and without fear, shame or guilt ๐ก They share the outdated beliefs, ideas and feelings attached to earning your own money as the woman ๐ก Current stats around money, women and wealth ๐ก Finding safe places, and supportive people to talk to about money - whether there's not much, an abundance, or a change there ๐ก The impact of being only the 2nd or 3rd generation of women to be making our own money โจ Part 2 coming in 2 weeks! Connect with Vanessa...
info_outline๐งMy own story of finding the Courage - through chronic illness, 2 redundancies, moving internationally, 6 Melbourne lockdowns, starting a business and more...
I share some of my most Courageous moment - how I dealt with the fear, the doubt, the shock, the unexpected things thrown at me, and decided to:
๐Keep studying through 2 years of chronic illness
๐Apply to my dream university course
๐Change direction from science to events
๐Move to London for a 3 month contract
๐Jump into leadership, and leading leaders
๐Solo travel - 1 weekend to 3 weeks in India
๐Move all the way to Australia
๐Restart my career + 2 redundancies in 18 months
๐Start a business and a podcast
๐Keep going through Melbourne lockdown
Sharing it all to inspire and empower others to do their own Courageous thing!
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