Career Relaunch podcast

15/08/2024

Have you ever struggled to figure out where you belong? Dorna Lakayan of Studio Lakayan, who's made many international moves, explains how she's adapted to new environments and cultures while building her career as an architect. We discuss the challenges of being an outsider and the emotional dynamics of running your own business.

🎧Hear her full Career Relaunch podcast episode:

Dorna Lakayan, an architect who's made multiple international moves, shares her journey to find her place in the world.

15/08/2024

Have you ever struggled to figure out where you belong? Dorna Lakayan of Studio Lakayan, who's made many international moves, explains how she's adapted to new environments and cultures while building her career as an architect. Hear more about the challenges of being an outsider and the emotional dynamics of running your own business.
🎧Hear her full Career Relaunch podcast episode:

Dorna Lakayan, an architect who's made multiple international moves, shares her journey to find her place in the world.

10/08/2024

Know anyone who left their corporate job👩🏼‍💼 to become a school teacher👩‍🏫? (elementary/primary to high/secondary school level) I'd like to feature someone who's made this corporate-to-education shift on my podcast. If so, please message me or comment. Thanks.

19/07/2024

Your ability to communicate your ideas clearly during a presentation will have a direct impact on whether you'll be heard or forgotten. Thank you to the UCL Global Business School for Health MBA healthcare professionals who joined my presentation skills and public speaking workshop this week.

18/07/2024

Have you ever started a new job only to realize it's not right for you? How and when do you gracefully exit from a role you only recently started? This article provides helpful tips on how to cut your losses and professionally move on without burning bridges.
By Jamela Adam & Robin Reshwan.

Did your dream job quickly turn into a nightmare? Here's how to quit a new job.

03/07/2024

Thanks to all the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford Executive MBAs who joined my personal branding workshop last week to discuss ways to manage your reputation and drive your professional visibility.

26/06/2024

Returning to school, moving countries, and pivoting into a new role each requires courage and a willingness to take a brave leap. Sandeep Achanta did all three when he decided to shift from the fitness industry to service design. Hear how he overcame the idea of "starting over" on Career Relaunch podcast episode 102.
🎧Hear our full conversation:

The start of a new job or chapter in your career can be a sensitive, delicate time. It’s a moment when you’re trying to convince yourself you’ve made the right move. It’s also a moment when...

02/05/2024

The week of May 6, I'll be in Washington, DC (to speak at The World Bank) then Chicago. While the decades have passed since I lived in either city, a few strong connections have remained. I'm looking forward to reconnecting with some old friends and colleagues while I'm there🇺🇸.

03/04/2024

Solid article about how to quit a job professionally Teal, including these 7 signs
it's time to quit:
↗️ 1. You want to change fields
👩‍🎓 2. You want to level up your education
☹️ 3. It’s affecting your mental health
⚖️ 4. There’s a mismatch in values
☢️ 5. The environment is toxic
🍃 6. Lack of support
🛑 7. No growth

Leaving your job is a big move that should be considered carefully. If you're ready to move on, here's how to quit a job the right way.

21/03/2024

Have you ever felt pressure to constantly push forward in your career and never slow down so you can climb the corporate ladder, keep up with your peers, and not fall behind? Taking a momentary pause during a job transition is sometimes the only real opportunity you have to reflect, recalibrate, and reconsider where you want to take your career next.

HR professional Gisela Prunes Garcia shares her thoughts on the complexities of living and working in different countries, putting yourself out there before you’re ready, and managing your internal thoughts during uncertain career transitions. Hear our full conversation Career Relaunch podcast.

A former HR professional share her intercontinental career journey and life perspectives after moving from Spain to the US then back.

12/02/2024

I enjoyed connecting with ESSEC Business School Global MBAs at your London reception last week. I'm always so impressed by how friendly and welcoming your community has always been toward me, and I look forward to hearing how each of your careers evolve in the years ahead.

12/12/2023

The end of a year is a common time to reflect on how your career's going and what you want for your professional life in the year ahead. Qureos has recommended these 12 career podcasts for useful career guidance. (Career Relaunch podcast made the list!👏🏼)

Did you ever feel lost, misunderstood, and unheard in your career journey? Wanted seasoned advice but didn’t know whom to go to? We’ve compiled a list of career guidance podcasts that you can listen to for free! Use their expert assistance to kickstart your career.

28/09/2023

I'm so excited to share this special 🎉100th episode of the Career Relaunch podcast today. This month also marks the 7th anniversary of the podcast being on air with listeners now in over 170 countries, a huge milestone for the show.

Hear Anne Tumlinson, ATI Advisory CEO, Daughterhood founder, and the very first guest I ever interviewed for this show back in 2016, join us again to share her reflections on the evolution of her own career and life since then. She’ll also reveal a few of the key principles she’s followed to maintain the momentum from her own career relaunch in 2014.

Special thanks to Liam Mackenzie for producing the show and Reeve composing the music for this special episode.

Anne Tumlinson, ATI Advisory CEO and Daughterhood founder joins us again to share her reflections and perspectives about the evolution of her own career during the past seven years since leaving the corporate world.

21/09/2023

Thanks to all the MBAs for joining my personal branding webinar this morning and sharing all your ideas about branding. Regarding great advertising, here's that Volvo ad I was referring to, still one of the best ads ever made.
📺https://youtu.be/IcF9NMhN2AQ

06/09/2023

Enjoyed speaking today Nova SBE about how to communicate your personal brand effectively during job fairs and professional events. Always enjoy these quick trips to Lisbon🇵🇹 to connect with everyone there.

31/08/2023

Hear Broadway musical performer turned Spotify web engineer Carla Stickler explain how she managed to balance multiple career endeavors while pivoting into a brand new industry on episode 99 of Career Relaunch podcast.
Hear our full discussion:

Broadway musical performer turned web engineer Carla Stickler explains how she balanced multiple endeavors while pivoting into a new career.

27/07/2023

"I wasn't confident I could succeed in an industry, role, and country I knew nothing about. All I had was my courage to take a leap of faith, jump, and see what happens. That's why I encourage everyone to just find it within yourself to jump."

Pursuing and asking for what you want requires courage. Hear Claudia Bruce-Quartey, a political scientist turned key account manager, explain how self-advocacy enabled her to thrive in an industry outside her comfort zone on Career Relaunch podcast episode 98.
https://josephliu.co/podcast/episode98

Political scientist turned key account manager Claudia Bruce-Quartey explains how self-advocacy can enable you to survive and thrive in a role and industry far outside your comfort zone.

28/06/2023

When you're not happy with your job, deciding to make a career change may seem more straightforward. However, when things are going well, do you keep riding the wave or make the leap and try something new?

Aisling Drennan a Riverdance Irish dancer turned artist, discusses the deeply personal choice of walking away from an established career, the inevitable challenges of starting anything new, and the importance of championing your own work on Career Relaunch podcast episode 97.

Hear her full story: https://careerrelaunch.net/97
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Irish dancer turned painter Aisling Drennan describes her career pivot from the international stage to the art studio and what it takes to make it in the art world or any new professional endeavor.

21/06/2023

Are you a working mother seeking a new way of working that better suits you and your family? Today, at 9:30 BST, I'll answer questions about changing career paths with Tania Cuturi who helps working mums manage their careers & lives.
Join our IG Live at https://instagram.com/taniacuturi/

19/06/2023

One of the biggest challenges in turning an idea into reality is taking initial action, something I struggle with when setting off to achieve a daunting career goal. In this article, I explain how taking "microactions" are key to getting started.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/josephliu/2023/06/19/small-steps-big-results-take-microactions-to-reach-your-career-goals/

Discover how breaking down steps into smaller tasks can lead to big results in your personal and professional life

13/06/2023

"This show gives you blueprints of people who’ve successfully accomplished what you want." Thank you to this listener in Switzerland🇨🇭who left such a kind review for the Career Relaunch podcast.

06/06/2023

Fixating on achieving a specific professional goal may not always serve you in the long run. In my latest article, I explain how broadening your definition of success can enable you to feel happier and more fulfilled in your career.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/josephliu/2023/06/06/the-problem-with-setting-rigid-career-goals/

Discover the potential pitfalls of setting rigid goals for yourself. The key is to strike a balance between structure and flexibility so you can honor who you are.

25/05/2023

Making any major career pivot involves a lot of bravery, risk, and complication. You’re dealing with not only the practicalities of switching career paths but also the insecurities associated with starting over.

On Career Relaunch podcast episode 96, Rina Takikawa, a professional ballerina turned product designer describes what triggered her to walk away from a career that was years in the making and the surprising links you can find between two seemingly unrelated jobs.

Hear our entire conversation: https://josephliu.co/podcast/episode96

Tech product designer Rina Takikawa shares her story of leaving her career as a professional ballerina behind to find more fulfilment

22/05/2023

What exactly do recruiters want you to include (and exclude) on each section of your LinkedIn profile? I gathered insights from over 100 recruiters to create this guide on how to craft a winning profile that truly stands out.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/josephliu/2023/05/22/the-ultimate-guide-to-crafting-a-linkedin-profile-that-recruiters-love-advice-from-100-hiring-professionals/

Tips for optimizing each section of your LinkedIn Profile to attract recruiters and stand out as a candidate, according to 100 hiring experts.

02/05/2023

When trying to pivot into a new industry, you may think you don’t stand a chance against candidates with more traditional backgrounds. Find out how your outlier experiences may be precisely what gives you a unique competitive edge.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/josephliu/2023/05/01/embrace-your-unique-career-path-as-a-job-candidate/

How Your Outlier Experiences Can Give You a "Right to Play" in a New Industry

27/04/2023

Setting clear boundaries in your career is critical to maintaining a good work-life balance, positive professional relationships, and your own mental sanity. On episode 95 of Career Relaunch podcast, Ali Jawa, a practicing endocrinologist turned medical director shares his thoughts on when to "no" in your career and non-traditional moves within your chosen profession.
Hear our full conversation: https://josephliu.co/podcast/episode95/

Physician turned medical director Ali Jawa describes his evolution from physician to medical director and explains the importance of setting clear boundaries in your career.

30/03/2023

Controlling your own professional narrative is especially important when you’re changing career paths. HR adviser turned executive coach Maura Lightfoot describes how to find your voice when you’re an outlier and identify the common thread across all your diverse experiences in this Career Relaunch® podcast episode 94.
https://josephliu.co/podcast/episode94

HR adviser turned executive coach Maura Lightfoot discusses finding your voice and identifying the common thread across all your experiences.

21/03/2023

I've been featured in the newest issue of —available online and at the Rubin Museum in NYC. In the "Life After" issue, authors explore moments of change that propel us into the unknown, from birth to death and everything in between, and compel us to imagine what comes next.

https://rubinmuseum.org/spiral/how-to-like-mondays

Changing careers is not always easy Joseph Liu spent much of his early life preparing to become a doctor, but once he entered the Georgetown School of Medicine in Washington, DC, at the age of twenty-four, he realized that becoming…

06/03/2023

Achieving your dream career may seem like a lofty goal, but it's possible with time, patience, and strategic planning. Instead of trying to make a big career leap all at once, focus on making manageable, incremental shifts.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/josephliu/2023/03/06/navigating-career-transitions-how-to-change-your-path-one-step-at-a-time/

Achieving your dream career requires patience and small, strategic changes. Learn how making incremental shifts can lead to significant progress in your career path.

28/02/2023

Thinking about making a career change? Read "How To Pivot Into a New Career Sector" which includes top tips from career advisors and my advice on how nontraditional candidates should approach landing their next role.
https://www.gobankingrates.com/money/jobs/7-tips-change-career-unhappy/
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