Dream Job Ready

Dream Job Ready Episode 26: Danny Keens (Content Acquisition, Production, Programming and Distribution expert). "Circumstance and opportunity collided.” That was Danny’s response when I asked him how he got his dream job (Senior Vice President, Content, Production & Programming) at Next VR. It's a great story, but it's also supported by hard work, focus and passion, which Danny talks about plenty in the episode. Danny started his career in Australia with the Nine Network after completing a Bachelor of Arts at Charles Sturt University. He left Nine for ESPN and then eventually left TV for Technology, landing a dream job at Twitter in New York in 2014 (Head of Sports Partnerships). "At the time, no I didn’t think twice about it. It felt right. It felt like the right move at the right time. The right group of people, the right industry to be in, the right challenge. But in reflection, I don’t know where I found the courage to do it, because now as we talk about it I look back and most people would say I’m crazy but I’m so thankful I did it because it’s been a really great journey." As well as taking advice from Danny's career journey, I ask him plenty in the interview about getting work, making the right job changes and being a great employee. "The best employees are the ones that have a can-do attitude and get the job done. I like to surround myself with people who don’t just tell you about the problem, they tell you how they’re going to solve the problem." Enjoy the episode and please contact me via Email with any feedback: dreamjobreadypodcast@gmail.com Want to connect with Danny? Hit him up on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-keens-05083187/Please rate, subscribe and share Dream Job Ready with your network via: LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobreadyTwitter / @dreamjobready Facebook / @dreamjobready Instagram / @dreamjobready If you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1. Huge thanks to University of Wollongong for their ongoing support and assistance! Follow UOW on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-wollongong/...Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by the man, the myth, the legend Mark MatthewsCopyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a 5 minute Quick Take episode that highlights a great piece of advice shared by Scott Randall (Oakley) in Episode 18 of Dream Job Ready. (If you haven't listened to Scott's interview, go check it out!). Scott has worked with Oakley for over 16 years and is currently the brand's Director of Global Category Strategy for Oakley Sunglasses. He's also worked with Nike in the past, so his interview in Episode 18 has a lot of great insights and tips about getting dream jobs for big, famous, sports retail brands. For this Quick Take, I share Scott’s answer to the Listener Question of the Week, which was submitted by listener, Simon, who works in the retail industry.Simon’s question to Scott was “What’s the most important thing you’ve learned from each of the big brands you’ve worked for…? There's gold in his answer, as Scott talks about the value of organisational culture in the workplace, feeling fulfilled when working with like-minded people, accepting challenges, navigating and embracing change, and being comfortable with being uncomfortable. He also reveals why situational awareness is a pillar of success and why accountability is key. Thanks for listening, rating, subscribing and sharing Dream Job Ready. If you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1. LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobreadyTwitter / @dreamjobreadyFacebook / @dreamjobreadyInstagram / @dreamjobreadyEmail: dreamjobreadypodcast@gmail.com...Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by Sir Mark MatthewsCopyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready Episode 24: Blandine Jean-Paul (Owner of B’Dynmanic Marketing Agency)."Never look at an opportunity sideways. It could be your gateway to something else." That's the golden answer Blandine gave me when I asked her for advice for the next generation chasing dream jobs with the types of companies (ESPN, Diageo, Heineken, Hasbro & New York Knicks) she's worked with. Write that down!Blandine and I first connected when she was working with ESPN and I was working with Rip Curl. She held Senior Director roles there for over 7 years and managed projects such as the ESPY Awards, MMA and Boxing, the New York City Marathon and Major League Baseball. Prior to ESPN she worked with the New York Knicks basketball organisation, Golden Books and TV Guide. Post ESPN she has had dream jobs with Diageo, Heineken, Hasbro and SmileDirectClub, before going out on her own and launching B’Dynmanic Marketing Agency in 2019."You might find yourself getting to a dream job by zig zagging, not via a straight line. Dream jobs are not built on straight lines."More valuable advice and a precursor to the bulk of our discussion in this episode. We cover many of great topics, including how to successfully manage client relationships, how to be part of a great team, how to manage work and travel, job preparation advice, listening, defining motivation, working for underdog companies and why being happy is the most important thing in the world. Diverse but crucial!You'll enjoy this episode... I welcome any feedback or questions on dreamjobreadypodcast@gmail.com or connect via:LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobreadyTwitter / @dreamjobreadyFacebook / @dreamjobreadyInstagram / @dreamjobreadyAnd if you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1. Or simply do us a solid and subscribe, rate and share Dream Job Ready with your friends!...Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by Wollongong's finest, Mark MatthewsCopyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready Episode 23: Alita Harvey-Rodriguez (Managing Director, MI Academy) and Natalie Khoury (Director of CX, MI Academy). Do you work in retail or dream to be a brand leader in the retail industry? As a customised training provider, 'MI Academy' helps retailers transform their skill-sets in customer experience (CX), marketing approach and sales impact. Their goal is to encourage businesses and their staff to think, creatively. I met Alita and Natalie via their innovative 'MI Academy Retail Hack Games' event held in June 2020. That event asked a stack of questions about the future of retail, but one of the key topics we discussed was the future of the retail workforce. With the increase use and application of artificial intelligence, automation and robotics, there is an obvious concern about jobs and employees being replaced, and plenty of questions about how that will be handled. I asked Alita and Nat for their opinions on this, and we discussed our thoughts on what it means to both the employer and employees. Business wise, we cover plenty in this 25min chat. The girls share some awesome advice about company training, closed-loop strategies, collaboration and design thinking.On the personal side, Alita and Nat talk about the importance of emotional intelligence and unconscious bias, and share insights about how they "slow down to speed up", a slogan that is one of MI Academy's values. I really hope you pick up something from this episode... And I'd love to know your feedback, so please email me with any thoughts or questions you have on dreamjobreadypodcast@gmail.com or connect via:LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobreadyTwitter / @dreamjobreadyFacebook / @dreamjobreadyInstagram / @dreamjobreadyAnd if you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1. Or simply do us a solid and subscribe, rate and share Dream Job Ready with your network!You can learn more about MI Academy via their Website and LinkedIn page.And Click Here to learn more about the Retail Hack Games project:...Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by THE MAN: Mark MatthewsCopyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the one habit that makes you successful? I asked Dr Sameer Dixit (Scientist & Director of Research at Center for Molecular Dynamics Nepal) this question in Episode 08 and answer is a powerful one: Challenge Everything. I included Dr Dixit's soundbite in this Quick Take episode, because I think it's such a great mindset to have. Transcript: Host: "What is the one habit that makes you successful?" Sameer: "I challenge everything. I challenge everything that I read. I challenge everything that I hear. I challenge everything that's in the news. I even challenge things I read in peer reviews, whether it's on nature or science. I challenge, not just to contradict what the authors are saying or the people are saying, but just to give me something to look at, some angles that people may have missed completely. And that seems to help me find new research topics and to find new avenues to look at the same issue from a different perspective altogether. As a scientist, you must challenge everything you get and everything you read, even if it comes in journals or nature or science or wherever you work, and I do that all the time." Host: "I love that! Challenge... I think that's universal. It doesn't matter what role you're in, I think that's a great habit and a great mindset." Thanks for listening, rating, subscribing and sharing Dream Job Ready. If you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1. LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobreadyTwitter / @dreamjobreadyFacebook / @dreamjobreadyInstagram / @dreamjobreadyEmail: dreamjobreadypodcast@gmail.com...Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by magic hands Mark MatthewsCopyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready Episode 21: Elizabeth Koraca (Career Strategist & Media Contributor). Are you feeling stressed, anxious or uncertain in your job? Don't ignore it! There's almost no worse situation, so in this episode I asked Elizabeth Koraca (famed Career Strategist and Media Contributor out of the USA) how to identify and deal with the issues at hand. This episode is Part 3 of a 3 episode feature with Elizabeth, so please listen to EP19 and EP20 if you haven't already. Here's a breakdown of this episode: 00:00: Intro. 01:30: The importance of identifying "why" you're feeling stressed and anxious. 02:00: How to identify "why" you're feeling stressed and anxious, and working out "what" you can do. 02:50: Working out who you can go to for help (manager, co-worker, HR). It's okay to ask for help! 03:44: Remember it's business, not personal! 04:59: Gut feeling and intuition... Don't ignore it. 06:17: Identifying what you love vs what you don't, and figuring out next steps. 07:19: Focusing on your business and professional life when you're at work, not at home. * Important * Please seek out professional and local assistance if you or anyone you know are dealing with anxiety or any mental health issue. We hope you enjoy this episode and the following two with Elizabeth... Please email us with any feedback or questions on dreamjobreadypodcast@gmail.com or connect via: LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobreadyTwitter / @dreamjobreadyFacebook / @dreamjobreadyInstagram / @dreamjobreadyAnd if you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1. Or simply do us a solid and subscribe, rate and share Dream Job Ready with your friends! Elizabeth (a former political advisor, journalist and TV anchor) coaches and helps job seekers, business professionals and entrepreneurs to take charge of their careers, discover their purpose, grow their commercials and shed personal insecurities. If you're looking for extra career coaching, you can connect with Elizabeth via: Her website: elizabethkoraca.com |LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/ |Email: success@elizabethkoraca.com |...Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by the legendary Mark Matthews.Copyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready Episode 20: Elizabeth Koraca (Career Strategist & Media Contributor) Are you looking for a new job or thinking about changing industries? Don't ignore that nagging feeling! This episode is Part 2 of a 3-episode feature with Elizabeth Koraca, a famed Career Strategist and Media Contributor out of the USA. Here's a quick summary of this episode: 00:00: Intro. 01:32: What to do and what not do to when you're looking for your next job opportunity. 03:00: How to seek help from your network. 04:25: Using job ads as inspiration for working out what you want in your career. 07:00: Have your vision, goals and strategy set. 07.47: Dealing with the urgency of job searching when you're unemployed or have been redundant. 10:00: How to job search when you're thinking about leaving your current job. 12:30: Keeping your ego in check when you're making a job change. Elizabeth (a former political advisor, journalist and TV anchor) coaches and helps job seekers, business professionals and entrepreneurs to take charge of their careers, discover their purpose, grow their commercials and shed personal insecurities. I love the advice and career content she shares on LinkedIn. The global workforce has experienced a huge shift this year, but the secrets to getting a dream job are still the same. In this episode, Elizabeth talks about how to get job search or job change help from your network, how to line up your application strategy and how to prepare yourself for the change. If you're looking for extra career coaching, you can connect with Elizabeth viaHer website: elizabethkoraca.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/Email: success@elizabethkoraca.com...Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by brilliant Mark MatthewsCopyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready Episode 19: Elizabeth Koraca (Career Strategist & Media Contributor) Want to know how to get what you want... in your job, your career and in your life?This episode is Part 1 of a 3 episode feature with Elizabeth Koraca, a famed Career Strategist and Media Contributor out of the USA.Elizabeth (a former political advisor, journalist and TV anchor) coaches and helps job seekers, business professionals and entrepreneurs to take charge of their careers, discover their purpose, grow their commercials and shed personal insecurities. I love the advice and career content she shares on LinkedIn.In this episode we discuss approaching job change and how to get what you want in your career.Elizabeth shares advice on how and why to work out what you love; how to use your network to get jobs; how to create a supportive work environment and how to ask for career help. As she says, "you don't get what you don't ask for".If you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1. If you're looking for extra career coaching, you can connect with Elizabeth viaHer website: elizabethkoraca.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/Email: success@elizabethkoraca.com...Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by THE MAN: Mark MatthewsCopyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready Episode 18: Scott Randall (Director Global Category Strategy - Sunglasses at Oakley)Chances are you've worn a pair of Oakley sunglasses at least once in your life... If you grew up anywhere near the beach or snow, that's a given. Scott Randall heads up Global Category Strategy for Oakley Sunglasses and is heavily responsible for the future Oakley frames you'll be slipping onto your noggin. He has held multiple dream jobs with Oakley over his 16 years with the business and confesses he's had dream jobs all his life. Starting at the ground floor, he's built a fantastic resume and carved his legacy across the sport product industry.So, how do you get a job with Oakley? What skills guarantee you success in your role there? We cover all that and more in this episode, as Scott shares advice about his time with the brand and where you should be focusing your dream job pursuit.As if one mega-brand wasn't enough, Scott also has Nike on his resume and that's where we started his career. He reflects on what he's learned working for the shoe giant and why it's been essential to foster the network he quickly developed at a young age.Scott is savvy, articulate, pinpoint in his advice and passionate about his profession. He knows he has a dream job and relished in the opportunity to share some advice to help you get ready to pursue yours.If you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1. Or do us a solid and subscribe, rate and share Dream Job Ready with your friends!...Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by THE MAN: Mark MatthewsCopyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"How do I get a mentor?" "What's the benefit of having mentors?You're not alone if you've asked these questions... Many people say that having mentors is one of the most important keys to career success, but most people don't know how to approach mentoring or where to find these key relationships.Learning from someone older, wiser and more experienced is an invaluable life opportunity, whether you've just started your first job or you're halfway through your career. Several Dream Job Ready guests have referenced mentors and emphasised the importance they've played in their career journeys. For this 'Quick Take' episode, I've pulled advice from Episode 07 with Mark Wheeler (Head of YouTube & Large Customer Marketing at Google) at 1.13min and Episode 11 with Christine Rodrigues (Strategic Alliances Manager at Adobe) at 2.20min, who both speak highly about the impact mentoring has had on them.'Quick Take' episodes will continue to highlight the best bits of advice we've shared in past interviews, just in shorter, snackable episodes so you can download and save them… Thanks for listening, rating, subscribing and sharing Dream Job Ready. If you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobready...Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by the multi-talented Mark MatthewsCopyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready Episode 16: Jeff Reibel (CEO, North Queensland Toyota Cowboys)Who doesn't want to be the boss of a rugby league club?! Or any sports organisation for that matter!Our guest for this episode, Jeff Reibel, has a proud and accomplished history across Australia's sporting landscape and is now leading the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys in the role of Chief Executive Officer. Over the course of 15 years working in sports, Jeff has formulated and led the execution of strategic and tactical plans that have optimised the revenue growth, economic viability, public and corporate profile and sponsor loyalty for major participants. He's also made a point of harnessing passion and people relationships in his work, learning and growing from role to role during his career journey. Returning to the Cowboys in 2015, Jeff successfully led the club's business development portfolio, most recently as Chief Commercial Officer, before moving into the key CEO role with responsibilities spanning football and commercial operations across the Club. This includes the successful planning and migration to the new North Queensland Stadium, creation of the Cowboys Community, Training and High Performance Centre and operation of NRL Cowboys House boarding facility. You can connect with Jeff on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreibel/ and Twitter @reibs12, and with the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys via https://www.linkedin.com/company/nqcowboys/ and Twitter @nthqldcowboys. Thanks for listening, rating, subscribing and sharing Dream Job Ready. If you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1 LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobready...Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by the magnificent Mark MatthewsCopyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"How do I stand out when I’m applying for a job?" It's a common question, but there's never been a more important time to ask it and listen for answers. Unemployment is at an all-time high and the job market is super competitive, so you'll probably need to do more than just submit a resume and cover letter to a job ad to land that dream job you’re chasing. Our first 'Quick Take' episode references advice Carolyn Breeze (General Manager of GoCardless) shared in Episode 03. She’s a big advocate of the “show me, don’t tell me” approach and has hired people that make an impact during the application process. 'Quick Take' episodes will continue to highlight the best bits of advice we've shared in past interviews, just in shorter, snackable episodes so you can download and save them… Thanks for listening, rating, subscribing and sharing Dream Job Ready. If you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobready...Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by the multi-talented Mark MatthewsCopyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready Episode 14: Lori Holloway (Recruitment & Talent Acquisition, Cisco)Lori Holloway is a Customer Experience Talent Acquisition Partner at Cisco, responsible for recruiting and onboarding talent into the IT giant’s Enterprise Networking, Data Center, Storage, and Service Provider departments. She’s regularly vetting, interviewing and helping hire for roles such as Network and Software Engineers.Lori goes into some amazing and helpful detail about the job application and recruitment processes in this episode, sharing advice about how companies like Cisco approach the process and what you, a willing applicant, should do to best present yourself as an ideal candidate for the role.This episode delivers the wisdom, insights and advice Dream Job Ready strives to learn. Real, honest, practical and useful information and guidance to help you get ready for your dream job opportunity.We talk about resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, job descriptions, application screening, interviewing, the importance of communication, hard and soft skills, and plenty more.This episode’s “Question of the Week” is from a student named Rosie, who asks Lori “Do I need to include a Cover Letter with my application?”On top of the job seeker to-do’s, Lori shares plenty about her day-to-day, working with Cisco’s hiring managers to identify staffing needs, sourcing and searching for talent to fit open roles, reviewing candidate information, and examining culture fit early in the screening process.We also talk about the volunteer work she’s been doing to help professionals that have lost their jobs due to Covid-19. I’ve been really impressed with Cisco’s “Give Back to Get Back on Track” initiative and was glad to hear it’s been well-received across the world.Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by the magnificent Mark MatthewsCopyright 2020RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready Episode 13: Grant Sherson (Partnerships Executive, Commission Factory)Grant Sherson's road to a dream job was not linear and it wasn't without its challenges and u-turns... This episode is a must-listen for anyone who can say similar. A graduate of University of Wollongong (Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies), Grant's resume includes roles in media, marketing, night club management and in sales and partnerships. We discuss Grant's career path in the episode by unpacking the best learnings, advice and recommendations he has for job seekers and graduates. Today, he's in a happy place. His current job is a cracker. Commission Factory is an exciting, young company that's carving a real place in affiliate marketing, and Grant's time there has influenced a stack of fruitful new partnerships and client relationships.It's hard work though and active learning has been key. Grant confesses he's an anxious guy, so shares some wise words and great advice about dealing with nerves, anxiety and the stresses of job searching, applications and interviews. We also discuss knock backs and not getting hired, agreeing it's part of the process and an under rated opportunity to learn. You'll learn something from all 25 minutes of this episode, so hit play and buckle up. Thanks for listening, rating, subscribing and sharing Dream Job Ready. If you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobreadyThis is Dream Job Ready with Grant Sherson!...Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by the magical Mark MatthewsCopyright 2020 | RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dream Job Ready Episode 12: Mark 'Howie' Howard (Cricket & AFL Commentator & Podcaster). Mark Howard (better known as Howie) is a long-time successful sports journalist, presenter and commentator in Australia. He's a lead commentator on Network 10's coverage of Australian and International Cricket, and commentates the AFL (Australian Football League) on Triple M radio. If you work in media or are studying to enter the industry, Mark gives up invaluable advice throughout this episode about the do's and don'ts of successful broadcast journalism. As he says in the interview, he's done it all and said YES to every opportunity that has come his way. He "stumbled" into his career, but has gone from strength to strength with this mindset and backs it for anyone just getting started. He also shares some great 'how to' tips about commentating and interviewing top talent. Howie hosts his own Podcast series called "The Howie Games", which has racked up over 20 million downloads from over 100 episodes. He's interviewed the who's who in professional sport. I ask him a stack of questions I hope students, graduates and young journalists will find helpful, and he shares some amazing insights and stories while we're discussing his career - explaining how he got started, how he built his experience and how he continues to develop his skills even as a house-hold name. I think Howie enjoyed the opportunity to be interviewed instead of doing the interview, and I really enjoyed the chance to learn more about his rise to the top and his Dream Jobs. Big thanks to the University of Wollongong for supporting Dream Job Ready and for everyone listening, rating, subscribing and sharing this podcast series. ...The Howie Games podcast: https://www.howiegames.com...Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by Mark MatthewsCopyright 2020RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dreamjobready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.