Afleveringen
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Maya and Olivia welcome Richard, a visionary two-time startup founder, active community builder and tech expert. In this compelling episode, Richard reveals his unconventional path from classroom teacher to tech entrepreneur, offering candid insights about embracing risk and learning from failures.
Discover the power of effective storytelling, leveraging AI tools to boost productivity, and skillfully navigating workplace politics and team dynamics.
Richard shares battle-tested strategies for decision-making under pressure, building authentic relationships across organisations, and finding the optimal balance between technology and human interaction. Whether you're launching a startup, changing careers, or looking to advance in your current role, this episode provides actionable advice to help you thrive.
00:00 Intro
05:05 Introducing Richard
10:36 This or That: Rapid Fire Round
16:25 Themes & Deep Discussions
16:38 Power of Storytelling
24:15 Art of Decision-Making
27:12 Iterative Approach
35:50 Tech Reluctance to Tech Reliance
39:56 Embracing AI Tools
52:56 Navigating Office Politics
01:03:04 Creative a Positive Company Culture
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Join Maya and Olivia as they welcome Symron, a Harvard graduate and former McKinsey consultant currently working in strategy at Aesop while launching her own Food & Beverage business.
This candid conversation explores the realities of corporate culture, the true value of experience beyond prestigious names on your resume, and the raw challenges of entrepreneurship.
Expect thought-provoking debates, honest revelations about founder self-doubt, and practical insights on staying authentic while navigating professional environments.
A refreshingly real discussion filled with both humor and hard truths for anyone contemplating their career path.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
04:05 Introducing Symron
06:29 This or That: Rapid Fire Round
08:36 Themes & Deep Discussions
10:40 Insights into Consulting (& Realities of Corporate Culture)
17:32 Experience vs Brand Name
25:40 Choosing to be a Founder
30:42 Qualities (and Struggles) of a Founder
42:07 Process of Starting a Business
48:52 Having Confidence in Your Choices
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Join Maya and Olivia as they sit down with Kirsten to discuss the realities of career switching (including the how and why!), managing emotions at work, setting yourself up for success in a new job and the importance of loving what you do.
Expect engaging anecdotes, practical advice, and a lot of energy and humor throughout this lively discussion.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
07:32 Introducing Kirsten
10:35 This or That: Rapid Fire Round
14:10 Themes & Deep Discussions
14:18 Navigating Career Changes
21:05 Dealing with Emotions at Work
26:55 Being New to a Role: Initial Challenges & Expectations
31:00 Intro to Venture Capital
35:55 Hobbies and Setting Boundaries
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Join Maya and Olivia as they chat with their first guest speaker, Tuanni, who shares the unfiltered highs and lows of being a digital nomad, building a life in London and transitioning from a startup to a corporate environment.
Expect engaging stories, practical advice, and a peek behind the scenes of a content creator's life!
CHAPTERS
0:00 Podcast intro
3:00 Introducing Tuanni
7:00 'This or That' quick-fire round
9:43 Themes & deep discussions
10:02 The digital nomad experience
19:41 Corporate vs startup - navigating career transitions
30:55 BTS - life as a content creator
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Join Maya & Olivia in their debut episode, as they discuss their early-career journeys and the inspiration behind starting 'Not On My CV', as well as feeling the pressure to make the 'right' choices and how to find confidence without years of experience.
From personal anecdotes and professional insights to relatable struggles and key learnings, this episode sets the stage for a podcast that explores the highs and lows of building early careers.
Expect engaging conversations, practical advice, and a sense of community as they invite guests to share their stories in future episodes.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro to the podcast & hosts
06:51 'This or That' quick-fire round
17:20 Themes of choice & ambition
43:16 Final thoughts & reflections
👉 https://www.instagram.com/notonmycvpod/
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Welcome to Not On My CV, the podcast for all the go-getters still building their careers 💪
Join Maya & Olivia, two London gals navigating the highs and lows of career progression, quarter-life curveballs, and everything in between. From candid chats with ambitious guests, to real-talk host-to-host, we’re figuring out our paths (and hopefully yours too!) one episode at a time.
Home to the realities of being a work-in-progress, and having fun in the process! No filters. Tune in and join the conversation - what’s not on your CV?
👉New episode every other Thursday
👉 More content @notonmycvpod
