S2:E9 The Surprising Truth About Redundancy: It's Not Who You Are

S2:E9 The Surprising Truth About Redundancy: It's Not Who You Are

---------------------------------------- EPISODE OVERVIEW In this episode, Jaclyn O'Donnell, founder of Strive Career Consulting, shares insights on managing redundancy, rethinking career resilience, and practical strategies for job seekers in today’s shifting job market. Whether you’ve recently been laid off or want to future-proof your career, Jaclyn offers compassionate advice grounded in her 25 years of HR, coaching, and talent acquisition experience. TIMESTAMPS * 00:00 – Welcome and episode overview on handling redundancy * 00:31 – Jaclyn discusses the shame often associated with redundancy and the importance of reframing it as a restructure * 01:29 – How to connect with Jaclyn and the support services available * 02:24 – The evolving job market: restructures, redeployments, and increasing use of AI * 03:49 – The significance of maintaining your online presence and professional networks * 04:47 – Impact of market changes on redundancy patterns and employee feelings of safety * 07:15 – Initial emotional responses to redundancy and identity shifts * 09:04 – The three types of clients: shocked, practical, and strategic mindsets * 11:10 – Actionable advice for practical steps immediately after redundancy * 12:37 – The importance of clarity, purpose, and aligning your career goals * 13:38 – Building confidence through résumé refinement, LinkedIn optimisation, and networking * 15:50 – The concept of ownership and long-term career resilience * 16:35 – The value of soft skills and experience at midlife * 18:34 – Avoiding wasted energy like printing résumés and waiting to perfect profiles * 19:24 – Navigating AI screening tools and keywords optimisation * 21:48 – Tips for those in niche roles or industries with limited opportunities * 22:06 – Embracing reskilling and identifying transferable skills * 25:37 – Addressing ageism and highlighting the value of experience * 27:31 – The importance of reaching out to your network to create opportunities * 28:15 – The need to stay adaptable and proactive in job searching * 30:01 – One immediate action you can take this week after redundancy * 32:07 – The resilience and empowerment that come from overcoming redundancy > Final Key Message: You are more than your job title, and redundancy does not define you. RESOURCES & LINKS * Connect with Jaclyn via Email: Jaclyn@strivecareer.com.au [Jaclyn@strivecareer.com.au] ---------------------------------------- This episode touches on job loss, identity, and the emotional weight that comes with both. If any of it brought something up for you, Beyond Blue is there to help — call 1300 22 4636 or visit beyondblue.org.au [http://beyondblue.org.au]. Free, confidential, available 24/7.

S2:E8 The Friendships That Don’t Just Happen Anymore

The conversation explores the power of accountability, the reality of loneliness, the impact of life changes on friendship, the importance of friendship, and building meaningful connections. It emphasizes the need for genuine connections and the impact of loneliness on individuals. Takeaways * Loneliness can affect anyone, regardless of their social activities. * Building and maintaining meaningful friendships is essential for overall well-being. Chapters * 00:00 The Power of Accountability * 06:41 Building Meaningful Connections

S2:E7 Have the Brave Money Conversation

Money Conversations We Need to Have in Our 50s and Beyond — with Jo Hurley Jo Hurley is back — and if you loved her triathlon episode (still our most-streamed across both seasons), you're going to want to sit with this one too. This time we're not talking sport. We're talking money. Super, wealth, divorce, the conversations so many of us were quietly taught not to have. Jo is a Chartered Accountant and self-managed super fund specialist who's spent her whole career in this space, and she has a gift for making it feel less like a lecture and more like a chat with a clever friend who actually wants you to win. We get into why women still carry shame and silence around money, why the super gap opens up in our thirties and never quite closes, and the policy changes — payday super, super on paid parental leave — that are genuinely shifting things in our favour. But this isn't a doom-and-gloom episode. It's a practical one. We cover where to actually start if you've been avoiding it: logging in and looking at your super, tracking down any lost accounts, understanding your fees, contributions and insurance, and whether salary sacrificing might be worth a conversation. Jo also walks through the harder stuff — why you should never assume a partner will provide for your retirement, the realities of grey divorce, and why having your own financial advice matters. The thread running through all of it: have the brave conversation. With your super fund, with your partner, with yourself in the mirror. It's never too late to start, and you're allowed to ask the questions. A quick note — this is a general conversation, not personal financial advice. If you want guidance specific to your situation, please seek out a qualified Australian adviser. Grab a cuppa. This one's a goodie. — Questions? Got a topic you want covered? Send me an email: unfiltered@podcastsbykate.com [unfiltered@podcastsbykate.com] Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/unfilteredunbound [https://buymeacoffee.com/unfilteredunbound] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unfilteredandunbound [https://www.facebook.com/unfilteredandunbound]

S2: E6 Overcoming the Imposter Within

The podcast episode discusses the phenomenon of imposter syndrome and provides practical strategies for overcoming it. It explores the origins of imposter syndrome, the impact of feelings on competence, the importance of evidence, and the shift from perfectionism to value. Takeaways * Imposter syndrome is a common experience for ambitious and capable individuals. * Strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome include separating feelings from facts, building a hype folder, and shifting from perfection to value. Chapters * 00:00 Understanding Imposter Syndrome * 06:03 Shifting from Perfection to Value SOURCES  * Clance, P. R., & Imes, S. A. (1978). The Imposter Phenomenon in High Achieving Women. * Young, Valerie (2011). The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women. * Hibberd, Jessamy (2019). The Imposter Cure. * Harvard Business Review: Articles on the Artifact Method and managing self‑doubt. Questions? Got a topic you want covered? Send me an email unfiltered@podcastsbykate.com [unfiltered@podcastsbykate.com] https://buymeacoffee.com/unfilteredunbound [https://buymeacoffee.com/unfilteredunbound] https://www.facebook.com/unfilteredandunbound [https://www.facebook.com/unfilteredandunbound]

S2:E5 Newly Single, Slightly Terrified, a Field Report

https://buymeacoffee.com/unfilteredunbound [https://buymeacoffee.com/unfilteredunbound] Dating after 50 is equal parts exciting, ridiculous and mildly terrifying — and Barbara Smit is our woman in the field. She's not an expert. She's just actually out there: she's met the apps, survived the messages, dodged a scammer or two, and lived to file this report. In one of the most honest conversations of the season, we get into ghosting, the charming "blue-eyed, blonde Aussie" scammer nobody warns you about, the pub-based safety system Barbara swears by — and the quiet, unglamorous work of figuring out who you are after 20 years of marriage. No fairytales. No "just put yourself out there!" No toxic positivity. Just the field report. In this episode * (01:23) The 2026 dating landscape — and why you supposedly can't just meet someone at the pub anymore * (02:40) Four years single, 20 years married: "Okay, who am I actually?" * (05:10) Losing yourself in a marriage — and getting some help to find your way back * (09:24) The unexpected good: respectful younger men who genuinely give her hope * (11:31) Ghosting, and the dark patch of 12 men in a row — "It's not me, it's them" * (14:04) Cougar, gold digger, lonely — the labels women cop no matter who they date * (16:10) The scammer who wasn't a Nigerian prince — $20, then $50, then $100, then $5,000 * (20:16) The shame women carry about being scammed — and why we need to talk about it * (22:48) The "hello baby, hello darling" red flag * (24:44) Barbara's safety system: public first dates, a signal to the bar staff, and an exit through the kitchen * (28:11) Boundaries — set them before you go in, because most will push * (31:00) For the woman who doesn't know where to start: fix yourself first, find your sisters in arms * (35:08) The dating survival kit: a book on stoicism, a bestie, and a good local barman * (36:43) The field report headline: terrifying, ridiculous, funny — and, somehow, still fun About our guest Barbara Smit is Kate's "woman in the field" — a Perth local, originally from South Africa, who's spent the last few years navigating midlife dating firsthand after a 20-year marriage. She's generous, funny and refreshingly unfiltered about all of it, scams included. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/unfilteredandunbound [https://www.facebook.com/unfilteredandunbound]