This episode is an interesting and informative interview for you with Emma Sue Prince. Emma Sue is a 7 Skills for the Future expert (more about this in the interview), an employability expert, author and a trainer. I was immediately drawn to Emma Sue when I visited her website and saw what she was all about. Also, the eye is drawn to these words on her website. ‘ Love your work and you’ll never work another day!’ I had to meet and interview Emma Sue. We talk about the future of the workplace and...
Mar 15, 2023•37 min•Ep. 62
In this episode, I dive into the world of career planning. I provide you with the tools and strategies to turn your long-term career vision into reality. So, whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to make a change, this episode is for you. Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email mark@bravocoaching.co.uk visit www. bravocoaching.co.uk...
Mar 01, 2023•8 min•Ep. 61
In this podcast, I talk about how to have more productive career discussions with your manager. Many of my clients report having difficult relationships with their managers. And this can be detrimental to your career because your manager is often in a perfect position to support you in your career. And, at worse, they can interfere with your progress … So, this podcast contains lots of actionable content. Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email m...
Feb 15, 2023•10 min•Ep. 60
In this podcast, I discuss how to make progress with a career change — either switching roles or breaking into a new industry or sector, without blindly stepping into the unknown, Specifically, I talk about the 5 most important career experiments you can try right now. Career Experiments are short-term, low-risk activities that expose you to a career skill or area you might be considering for your future. This might allow you to try out a new job or career role on a limited scale without comprom...
Feb 01, 2023•11 min•Ep. 59
If you’ve reached a cul-de-sac in your career, should you go back to college or university? Will this be the Elixir to career greatness? In this episode, I discuss the pros and cons of going back to college. Could this be a good move for you? This episode will help you decide what’s best for you in your career and what the next steps should be. Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email mark@bravocoaching.co.uk visit www. bravocoaching.co.uk...
Jan 18, 2023•10 min•Ep. 58
2022 is done, here comes 2023, and you might be asking how can you make the most of your new year? In this podcast episode , I explain how to make 2023 a great year for your career. Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email mark@bravocoaching.co.uk visit www. bravocoaching.co.uk...
Jan 04, 2023•13 min•Ep. 57
In this episode I talk about Values and why these are important when it comes to working out your career path. I also share a really cool resource that will help you work out your own values. If you’ve been listening to my podcast for a while now you will know the holy trinity when it comes to loving your job comprises of: - Your Interests - Your Motivated skills and - Your Values Understanding how your values work and why they are important is crucial for your career. Thanks for listening! If y...
Dec 21, 2022•10 min•Ep. 56
In this episode, I talk about career clarity: - What it means to be stuck - Why do we get stuck in our careers -What’s at stake if we remain stuck, and - How to get unstuck and move towards work and a career you’ll love! Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email mark@bravocoaching.co.uk visit www. bravocoaching.co.uk...
Dec 07, 2022•14 min•Ep. 55
In this episode, I’m joined by Master Coach Kate Trafford. You might recall that Kate was a special guest on Episodes 11 and 32, and that last episode was about how to make a great impression in your first 100 days of a new job. In this episode, we talk to Kate about her brand new book. The book is called Get There, Love Here, - The busy professional’s guide to authentic, enjoyable success. The book explains how you can connect the dots between loving life right now and manifesting your dream de...
Nov 23, 2022•42 min•Ep. 54
In this podcast episode, I provide a proven framework to help you decide whether you should be asking for a pay rise right now and, if so, how you should do it in a way that gets the desired results. Because, when it comes down to it, securing a pay rise is all about knowing your worth, preparing well and presenting a valid case to your manager. Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email mark@bravocoaching.co.uk visit www. bravocoaching.co.uk...
Nov 09, 2022•28 min•Ep. 53
In this episode, I'm joined by recruitment industry expert Louise Triance. We discuss: - The state of the recruitment industry - Which sectors are best served by the recruitment industry - How can you use the recruitment industry to help you in your career? - And some suggested resources to help you in your career? Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email mark@bravocoaching.co.uk visit www. bravocoaching.co.uk...
Oct 26, 2022•25 min•Ep. 52
Don B Gatewood joins me today to talk about the job application process and supporting clients to make successful applications and deliver powerful interviews. In this episode, the topics we cover are: - Getting your job applications right? - How do you decide which jobs to go for? - How to find jobs that aren’t advertised? - and how to make a good impression in the first 12 weeks of a new job Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email mark@bravocoa...
Oct 12, 2022•48 min•Ep. 51
Celebrating my 50th Podcast episode! It has been less than two years since I launched Your Bravo Career. I was a first-time podcaster, and I did wonder whether anybody would listen and, if they did, whether they would like what they heard. So, I want to thank each of my guests who have joined me on the show. And in this episode, I briefly going recap those guest appearances. In case you missed any interviews, and to signpost you to some helpful interviews and resources. Thanks for listening! If ...
Sep 28, 2022•8 min•Ep. 50
This is the episode if you’re mid-career or thereabouts and wonder what’s next in your career. Courtney Kirschbaum is joining me for this episode, who helps professionals navigate the challenges of corporate life. In particular, we talk about the challenges faced in mid-career. Should you move up, or should you move out? And, how do you do either of those things and get it right? Listen in and find out. Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email mar...
Sep 13, 2022•53 min•Ep. 49
In this episode I discuss my recent TEDx talk. I talk about my journey on the path to enjoyable and rewarding work. Why it’s important to reflect on your career, stand back and ask yourself if you are on the right path. I encourage you to have the confidence to do something about it if that’s not the case. I even talk about a pearl of wisdom one of my schoolteachers, Mr Carol gave me. So listen out for that. My passion continues to be about helping people to love their job and have great careers...
Aug 31, 2022•15 min•Ep. 48
In this episode, I focus on the concern that many of us have about changing careers in our 40s, 50s or even 60s. Am I too old? Or, Is it too late for me? Maybe you’re wondering whether you’ve left it too late to change career and try something new. I hope that by the end of this episode that I will have persuaded you to think differently about a later stage career change. That actually, it can be easier to change your career in your 40s, 50s and even 60s. Even if it doesn’t seem like that will b...
Aug 17, 2022•14 min•Ep. 47
So, in this episode, I talk with Sarah Brooks about career development, why it’s important and how you can get started developing your career. Sarah has been working as a coach since 2004. She is now also a Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour at Sheffield University Management School, where she also holds the position of academic lead for employability. Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email mark@bravocoaching.co.uk visit www. bravocoaching.co....
Aug 03, 2022•33 min•Ep. 46
In this episode, I explain how to create exciting job options outside your current industry or field, how to do it and why it can be liberating. Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email mark@bravocoaching.co.uk visit www. bravocoaching.co.uk...
Jul 20, 2022•12 min•Ep. 45
In this episode, I talk about how you can use your Summer wisely to support you in your job or career. Listen to the 6 things, yes 6, that you can do this Summer to improve your job or career. Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email mark@bravocoaching.co.uk visit www. bravocoaching.co.uk...
Jul 06, 2022•13 min•Ep. 44
I explain in this 2-part series why you’re in control of your interview and how to prepare like a pro for the big day. This is Part 2 Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email mark@bravocoaching.co.uk visit www. bravocoaching.co.uk...
Jun 22, 2022•10 min•Ep. 43
I explain in this 2-part series why you’re in control of your interview and how to prepare like a pro for the big day. This is Part 1 Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email mark@bravocoaching.co.uk visit www. bravocoaching.co.uk...
Jun 08, 2022•11 min•Ep. 42
This episode is about the future of work and specifically how to future proof your career. The episode is shorter than usual but is packed with useful tips. Listen to the episode and find out the 4 ways you can future proof your career. Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email mark@bravocoaching.co.uk visit www. bravocoaching.co.uk...
May 25, 2022•9 min•Ep. 41
In this episode, I'm joined by Mary Beth Hazeldine and Paul Smith and they help me to understand the future of work, jobs and our careers and more specifically what the Metaverse is and how it will affect us all in the near future. Listen to find out if the Metaverse is the next big breakthrough in technology or whether it's a techno-dystopian nightmare we should all avoid? Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email mark@bravocoaching.co.uk visit ww...
May 11, 2022•45 min•Ep. 40
In this episode, I talk about all things career strategy with Sonja Price. Sonja is a career strategist, salary advisor, speaker, author, and coach. She has worked with a wide range of clients including Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Starbucks. Sonja has a Master’s Degree in Leadership and Organisational Development and is a Certified Career and Executive Coach. She is passionate about empowering professionals to accelerate their career success, become financially free, and make a posit...
Apr 27, 2022•42 min•Ep. 39
In this episode, I talk about confidence and the role confidence plays in your career. Everybody wants more confidence of course, and I’ll be talking about that … And I will deal with the essential things you need to know about feeling more confident I also discuss Career News and will be sharing with you another Free career resource that I have found. Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email mark@bravocoaching.co.uk visit www. bravocoaching.co.uk...
Apr 13, 2022•14 min•Ep. 38
In today's podcast, my guest Inbal Rahav and I talk about starting your own business. What the challenges are, how do you get started, and what are the things to watch out for. Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email mark@bravocoaching.co.uk visit www. bravocoaching.co.uk...
Mar 30, 2022•27 min•Ep. 37
In this episode I talk about being in that middle place in your job or career. You don’t hate it, but you don’t love it either. Maybe it’s a good job, but not a good for you. Or maybe, you just want to have a peek at alternatives but you don’t know where to start .. In this episode I give you 4 questions you can ask yourself that will help you to loosen your thinking about what might be next in your career … Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 emai...
Mar 16, 2022•21 min•Ep. 36
In this episode , I discuss how to overcome fear and take action in your career Of the many things that might stop us from changing our job or career, fear can be the most difficult to deal with. Our fear can be crippling and make us overlook facts and logic, quickly closing down any actions we might think of taking. Fear also misrepresents reality, and this quickly starts to make change look unattractive or unattainable. However, there is a way of dealing with fear, proven actions you can take ...
Mar 02, 2022•14 min•Ep. 35
This is a special collaboration episode with Mental Health Champion, Trainer and Engineering Consultant, Lucy Hargreaves. We talk all about mental health issues in the workplace. What the challenges are, how organisations are dealing with these challenges and what we can do to build resilience at work. We all need to hear this discussion and create some headspace at work … Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email mark@bravocoaching.co.uk visit www...
Feb 16, 2022•34 min•Ep. 34
In this episode, I discuss how to open career doors in your Professional life, your job and in your career. And, more specifically, how you can build and use your network to make your career progression or path a smoother one. I also Career News and provide you with essential Career Resources you need to know about. Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career: call me on 07833 593875 email mark@bravocoaching.co.uk visit www. bravocoaching.co.uk...
Feb 01, 2022•15 min•Ep. 33
