Check out the latest Career Coffee Chat episode! Suki Xiao is a career coach with a mission to help people redefine their grind. Having immigrated from China to New Zealand at the age of 12, Suki had initial plans of becoming a finance lawyer upon completing University. In this episode, we explore how her experiences…
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Lena Waizenegger: Find your Connection
Check out the latest Career Coffee Chat episode! Dr Lena Waizenegger is a researcher and academic at AUT University, with a strong interest in connectivity and how individuals and teams interact with technology. Originally from Germany, Lena was a successful snowboarder before changing career pathways. In this episode, we explore Lena’s career transition, her research…
John Dorado: The Cultural Difference
Check out the latest Career Coffee Chat episode! John Dorado has enjoyed a career in the helping professions, with experience as registered nurse, trainer, counsellor and career development consultant. He came to New Zealand from the Phillipines 8 years ago, and fell in love with the lifestyle. In this episode, he provides career guidance and…
Pepe Afeaki: Embracing Motherhood and Worklife
Check out the latest Career Coffee Chat episode! Pepe Afeaki is an Auckland-based careers and employability coach who balances work with motherhood, community volunteering, family responsibilities and study. In this episode we have a frank discussion on the trials and tribulations of juggling personal and professional interests, and explore how her natural forte for serving…
The Humans of Career Coffee Chats
When I launched my podcast back in June, my aim was to have chats with authentic, genuine people who had a career story to tell. What was to come was even more than I expected! I learnt so much from my diverse guests, admiring their resilience, courage and desire to thrive. Yes, ‘everyday’ people DO,…
Karen Coleman: Food for Thought
Check out the latest Career Coffee Chat episode! With a long line of chefs and hospitality professionals in her family, it would be accidental and inevitable that Karen Coleman would find herself in this dynamic industry too. Karen spent years crafting her skills as a chef, managing a business, and working overseas. In this episode we…
The Podcast is officially launched
3… 2… 1… LIFT OFF! So here we are, 24 June and I am ecstatic to say that Career Coffee Chats (The Podcast) is officially launched to all you good people. I invite you to listen to the career coffee chats I had with these fantastic guests: Lisa Wong, Episode 1: Robots, Boardgames & Allies…
I am launching a Podcast!
Eeeeeek!!!! I’ve said it. I am excited (and slightly nervous) to say I’m launching my podcast, “Career Coffee Chats” on 24 June. Subscribe here to access the podcast on launch day. Career Coffee Chats is a down-to-earth career and wellbeing podcast for everyday people. Unlike other NZ-based podcasts, Career Coffee Chats features a diverse range of guests sharing their…
Drive your retirement
When my dad got into his sixties, I remember feeling slightly anxious about what would happen to him if he lost his job at that stage of his life. The manufacturing sector had diminished, technology advanced at a rapid rate, and issues around ageism in the workplace were well-known. At that stage I was also…
Sharpen up your CV
2019 is now in full swing and the job market is humming… job seekers are eager to find great new roles and organisations are on the look out for talent. CVs remain the popular method for applying for jobs, so it’s important to properly craft your document in order to increase your chances of getting…
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