Biz

BIZ is a podcast about work and how to make it work for you.

This season, we're promising new wisdom, fresh energy, and zero fluff. Co-hosts Em Vernem (ambitious but efficient) and Lisa Lie (founder of Learna) bring real talk, real hacks, and real experience. No vague inspo, no recycled advice—just smart, straight-up strategies that actually work. Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.

Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.

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Episodes

INBOX: Why We All Need A Work Bestie

Ever found yourself stuck in the coffee line with your CEO and suddenly forgetting how to form sentences? Or wondering how to ask for feedback without seeming desperate? Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your new workplace group chat where we answer all the awkward workplace scenarios you've been dying to solve. Writer and podcaster Em Vernem gets career coach extraordinaire Soph Hirst ’s foolproof strategy for making small talk with the big boss. Plus you’ll learn why asking for feedback actually shows con...

Mar 19, 2025•15 min

Mia Freedman On Why Redundancy Was One Of The Best Things To Happen To Her

Whether you're navigating a redundancy right now or just want to be prepared, we’re going to change your perspective of redundancy. Mia Freedman takes us behind the headlines of her very public redundancy that led her to founding Mamamia (you won’t believe the job they offered her instead…). You'll hear Mia in conversation with Michelle Battersby and then insight from our career coach Soph Hirst, and you'll get practical advice on how to create a narrative that positions you perfectly for your n...

Mar 17, 2025•26 min

INBOX: Upgrading Work Travel To Boss-Level & Can I WFH From A Cafe?

Can I line up a personal holiday off the back of a work-funded trip? How do I make sure I'm on my game after a long-haul flight? Should I tell a future employer I have a planned trip? And can I just work from a cafe if I work remotely? Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your new workplace group chat where we answer the burning questions you definitely can't ask your boss. Writer and podcaster Em Vernem teams up with entrepreneur Michelle Battersby to tackle your trickiest workplace dilemmas. If you want your...

Mar 12, 2025•18 min

How To Know If You Should Start Your Own Business

Dreaming of quitting your 9-5 to launch that business idea? Before you hand in your resignation, our BIZ career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst reveal what it really takes to succeed on your own. Join Em Vernem to discover if entrepreneurship is truly for you, or if you're better suited to thrive elsewhere. Plus Michelle will share her crucial practical 3-step framework to validate your business idea before risking your savings Whether you're contemplating your first side hustle or ser...

Mar 10, 2025•19 min

INBOX: Should I CC Someone's Boss To Escalate An Issue?

How do I be taken more seriously? Is it ok to cc someone's boss into a thread if you're trying to escalate an issue? And should you wear Crocs in the office? Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your new workplace group chat where we answer the burning questions you definitely can't ask your boss. Writer and podcaster Em Vernem teams up with career coach Soph Hirst to tackle your trickiest workplace dilemmas. If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au . ...

Mar 05, 2025•15 min

'Personality Hire' Is Not A Dirty Word

Do you know we ALL should strive to be part personality hire?! Join Em Vernem as we learn about building rapport and ‘vibes’ at work from Biz career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst . You’ll learn the surprising science behind why workplace energy matters (yep there's actual research on this!); how to ‘learn’ one character trait that will make you more likeable; and how to bring your full self to work without crossing professional boundaries. Plus we meet Sana from Canva whose job title...

Mar 03, 2025•30 min

INBOX: How Do I Handle A Patronising Colleague?!

Do I need to keep my resume up to date? When is the worst time to schedule a work meeting? And how do I handle a coworker who is just plain rude?! Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your new workplace group chat where we answer the burning questions you definitely can't ask your boss. Writer and podcaster Em Vernem teams up with career coach Soph Hirst to tackle your trickiest workplace dilemmas. If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au . Sign up to ...

Feb 26, 2025•11 min

There's A Right (And Wrong) Way To Revenge Quit

Revenge Quitting is going to be 2025’s biggest trend - but what is it, should you do it, and how can it be done with grace? Em Vernem enlists Biz career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst to teach us how to quit the right way and how to avoid the wrong way. Plus HR expert Nikola Squires will share how to know when it's time to go, plus the most professional exit strategies. Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here THE END BITS Support independent women's media . Follow the Biz Instagram , Miche...

Feb 24, 2025•29 min

INBOX: My Colleague Gets Paid More To Do The Same Job!

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your new workplace group chat where we answer the burning questions you definitely can't ask your boss. Writer and podcaster Em Vernem teams up with entrepreneur Michelle Battersby to tackle your trickiest workplace dilemmas. So what if you find out that your work equal earns a LOT more than you? Michelle’s answer to this viral tiktok might surprise you! Plus we delve into the DMs and get your real life stories on what your company has offered you instead of a pay rise. Som...

Feb 19, 2025•13 min

How To Talk So People Listen To You

Ever sat in a meeting thinking of the perfect thing to say... only to stay completely silent? This episode is your ultimate guide to finding your voice at work, featuring communication queen Dr Kate Mason (trust us, she's actually changed lives at places like Netflix and Uber). Join Em Vernem as she learns from Biz career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst how to stop apologising for existing in meetings (we've all done it) and why asking questions actually makes you look smarter, not dum...

Feb 17, 2025•24 min

INBOX: Can I Date My Co-Worker?

What exactly can I do in my lunch break (is a pottery class a go?)? And how does a new graduate get an entry-level role if all job ads ask for experience?! Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your new workplace group chat where we answer the burning questions you definitely can't ask your boss. Writer and podcaster Em Vernem teams up with career coach Soph Hirst to tackle your trickiest workplace dilemmas. If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au . Si...

Feb 12, 2025•16 min

How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)

Do you find most ‘productivity’ hacks too hard/too time-consuming to learn and too hard to remember? BIZ is here to save you. By the end of this episode you’re going to know the one prioritisation method that changed how we work and how to do it, and the single smartest way to push back when your manager keeps piling things on your plate. Host Em Vernem gets Biz career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst to share their best tip each - with Michelle changing the way your work day is structu...

Feb 10, 2025•19 min

INBOX: How Long Do I Have To Consider A Job Offer?

How do you convince your boss that you work just as well from home as from the office? And how long can you stall before accepting a job offer? Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your new workplace group chat where we answer the burning questions you definitely can't ask your boss. Writer and podcaster Em Vernem teams up with business powerhouse Michelle Battersby to tackle your trickiest workplace dilemmas. If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au ....

Feb 05, 2025•13 min

How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)

Asking for a pay rise is about as comfortable as explaining to your boss why you've been late three times this week. But what if there was a way to do it that actually works? Host Em Vernem gets Biz career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst to share their proven framework for getting what you want at work (spoiler: don't mention your expensive oat latte habit). Plus, they bust the myths about asking every year, using other job offers as leverage, and what to do if you get a 'no'. Consider...

Feb 03, 2025•23 min

Tomorrow... Your Work Life Sorted

The first episode of BIZ drops tomorrow - here's what you're going to get and how BIZ is going to save your work life. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 02, 2025•50 sec

Introducing: BIZ

Welcome to BIZ - the podcast that's rewriting the rules of work for a new generation. Join Em Vernem (ambitious but efficient), Michelle Battersby (launched Bumble APAC) and Soph Hirst (ex-Google) as they tackle everything from dealing with difficult bosses to knowing if your side hustle can become your career. No more generic advice, just real strategies from women who've been there, done that. BIZ. Coming to your favourite podcast app February 4. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamami...

Jan 23, 2025•48 sec

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