Business
In Episode 10, we hear from two guests who approach our topics for Week 5, in slightly different ways and from different perspectives formed throughout their lives and careers.First up, Amelia chats with Samantha Condy. Samantha is the Head of Marketing and Partnerships for Camp Quality, a well known children’s charity in Australia. Prior to this role, Sam worked in senior marketing and executive leadership roles for household brand names like Puma, Levis, Nestle and the Bendon Group.Sam doesn’t personally believe that being stuck is real. For her, it’s a state of mind. She subscribes to the “CAL principle” - change it, accept it or leave it - and look for the next opportunity. Sam’s tips for moving forward in your career: be aligned to your personal values, stick to the things that excite you, keep your options open and build great relationships within your network.Second up, Ann grabs a coffee with Jesse Boag, who brings a unique skill set to the show this week. Jesse is an international hairstylist and business owner of Jesse Boag Hair. He’s been creative director for some of world’s biggest hair care brands including John Frieda and Moroccan Oil. Jesse sees many corporate professionals in their daily struggles of being stuck and shares how he maintains and manages keeps his own energy. Jesse shares his own story of travelling internationally in roles and companies enjoying huge growth and then having the courage to start his own very successful business when returning Australia. In his business, Jesse shares the profound importance of human connection, how to navigate the line blur and boundary between our personal and professional lives, and to make meaningful connections – remember, honesty is the key.Here is the research link referenced in this episode:kellogg.northwestern.edu - “Fake it until you make it? Not so fast” (2015)If you would like to connect with our guests today, you can contact:Samantha via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthacondy/Jesse Boag via Instagram: @iamjesseboagIf you have a question that you would like answered, or you would like to connect with Ann and Amelia directly, you can email: careerandcoffeepodcast@gmail.comYou can also join our Career and Coffee community on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/career-and-coffee-podcast/And find us on Instagram for bonus content: instagram.com/podcastcareerandcoffee