3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1 c4b66036-46d8-466a-9f56-aa4000107392 9508c524-5c65-4186-b022-a8a80170ea1c 1cea4cc3-a63c-4441-ae10-a8a8017311d0 en-US https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/9508c524-5c65-4186-b022-a8a80170ea1c/1cea4cc3-a63c-4441-ae10-a8a8017311d0/podcast.rss Biz https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts 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.

]]> episodic 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. Mamamia Podcasts podcast@mamamia.com.au Mamamia Podcasts 2026 Mamamia Podcasts no https://www.omnycontent.com/d/programs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/9508c524-5c65-4186-b022-a8a80170ea1c/image.jpg?t=1738798893&size=Large Biz https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts Why Do We Procrastinate? Here Are Some Tips To Focus Why Do We Procrastinate? Here Are Some Tips To Focus Ever caught yourself doing 10 other things around the office instead of locking in and focusing on the one task or goal you really need to complete? 

In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis and co-host Ashani Dante talk all about that relatable thing of procrastination. Anastasia breaks down what's really going on in the brain when we put things off and why it happens in the first place.

You’ll also learn:

  • The difference between productive and perfectionist procrastination

  • How to adapt your environment to become more productive
  • How to start building more momentum
  • Why it's important to be kind to your inner critic when setting important goals

Watch the podcast on YouTube here.  

If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Both services are available 24/7 for free, confidential mental health support. 

Want to get in touch with us? DM @butareyouhappypod on Instagram or send us a voice memo. Our hosts are ready to hear your dilemmas—think of it as free therapy!

CREDITS:

Hosts: Ashani Dante & Dr Anastasia Hronis

Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman

Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Audio Producer: Tina Matolov

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Ever caught yourself doing 10 other things around the office instead of locking in and focusing on the one task or goal you really need to complete? 

In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis and co-host Ashani Dante talk all about that relatable thing of procrastination. Anastasia breaks down what's really going on in the brain when we put things off and why it happens in the first place.

You’ll also learn:

  • The difference between productive and perfectionist procrastination

  • How to adapt your environment to become more productive
  • How to start building more momentum
  • Why it's important to be kind to your inner critic when setting important goals

Watch the podcast on YouTube here.  

If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Both services are available 24/7 for free, confidential mental health support. 

Want to get in touch with us? DM @butareyouhappypod on Instagram or send us a voice memo. Our hosts are ready to hear your dilemmas—think of it as free therapy!

CREDITS:

Hosts: Ashani Dante & Dr Anastasia Hronis

Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman

Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Audio Producer: Tina Matolov

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 2fcd820a-857d-441f-81df-b426000ed5ca 2fcd820a-857d-441f-81df-b426000ed5ca Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0000 1837 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/we-do-we-procrastinate-here-are-some-tips-to-focus Trust Us. People Pleasing IS Burning You Out. Trust Us. People Pleasing IS Burning You Out. Have you ever said yes to your boss when you really wanted to say no? Or agreed with a colleague even though your gut was telling you they were wrong?

In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis unpacks the psychology of people pleasing—why we do it, why we feel guilty when we don’t, and how it shows up in the workplace.

You'll also learn: 

  • The hidden costs of saying yes too often
  • How being overly agreeable can lead to burnout
  • Practical tools for assertive communication at work
  • How to set healthy, professional boundaries with colleagues

If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Both services are available 24/7 for free, confidential mental health support. 

Want to get in touch with us? DM @butareyouhappypod on Instagram or send us a voice memo. Our hosts are ready to hear your dilemmas—think of it as free therapy!

CREDITS:

Hosts: Ashani Dante & Dr Anastasia Hronis

Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Have you ever said yes to your boss when you really wanted to say no? Or agreed with a colleague even though your gut was telling you they were wrong?

In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis unpacks the psychology of people pleasing—why we do it, why we feel guilty when we don’t, and how it shows up in the workplace.

You'll also learn: 

  • The hidden costs of saying yes too often
  • How being overly agreeable can lead to burnout
  • Practical tools for assertive communication at work
  • How to set healthy, professional boundaries with colleagues

If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Both services are available 24/7 for free, confidential mental health support. 

Want to get in touch with us? DM @butareyouhappypod on Instagram or send us a voice memo. Our hosts are ready to hear your dilemmas—think of it as free therapy!

CREDITS:

Hosts: Ashani Dante & Dr Anastasia Hronis

Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 6439d498-12c8-42cd-a51f-b426000ce21a 6439d498-12c8-42cd-a51f-b426000ce21a Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0000 2482 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/trust-us-people-pleasing-is-burning-you-out Pivot Club: From Studying Power To Holding It - Why Anne Aly Chose A Career Bigger Than Herself Pivot Club: From Studying Power To Holding It - Why Anne Aly Chose A Career Bigger Than Herself Sometimes, a pivot isn’t triggered by a failure.
Sometimes, it happens because you keep looking for a way to make the world a little bit fairer.

Anne Aly was born in Alexandria, Egypt, and moved to Australia when she was just two years old. Her parents worked hard in factory jobs to give their family a foothold here - and those early experiences of displacement, resilience and possibility stayed with her.

By her late twenties, Anne was a single working mother raising two young boys in Perth on the minimum wage. She knew what it meant to juggle life’s demands with no safety net - and she used that as fuel to keep pushing forward. 

She went back to study - and then studied some more, earning a Master’s and a PhD focused on countering violent extremism. From there, Anne became a globally recognised expert in her field - advising the United Nations, publishing hundreds of academic works, and even being the only Australian invited to speak at President Obama’s White House summit on countering violent extremism. 

But academia was never where her story stopped.

In 2016, Anne took another monumental pivot - into politics. She was elected as the Federal Member for Cowan, becoming the first Muslim woman in the Australian Parliament, and then a minister in federal government, shaping policy on multicultural affairs, small business and international development. 

Along the way, she has championed issues close to her heart - from community safety to meaningful support for domestic and family violence survivors, turning her own life experience into public purpose.

In this episode, Anne talks about how she navigated seismic life shifts with grit, compassion, and that same drive to make space for voices too often overlooked - and how she keeps pivoting even when the stakes are high.

THE END BITS:

Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay.

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.

Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.

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CREDITS:

Guest: Anne Aly 

Host: Sarah Davidson

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Senior Producer: Sally Best


This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. 

Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

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]]> Sometimes, a pivot isn’t triggered by a failure.
Sometimes, it happens because you keep looking for a way to make the world a little bit fairer.

Anne Aly was born in Alexandria, Egypt, and moved to Australia when she was just two years old. Her parents worked hard in factory jobs to give their family a foothold here - and those early experiences of displacement, resilience and possibility stayed with her.

By her late twenties, Anne was a single working mother raising two young boys in Perth on the minimum wage. She knew what it meant to juggle life’s demands with no safety net - and she used that as fuel to keep pushing forward. 

She went back to study - and then studied some more, earning a Master’s and a PhD focused on countering violent extremism. From there, Anne became a globally recognised expert in her field - advising the United Nations, publishing hundreds of academic works, and even being the only Australian invited to speak at President Obama’s White House summit on countering violent extremism. 

But academia was never where her story stopped.

In 2016, Anne took another monumental pivot - into politics. She was elected as the Federal Member for Cowan, becoming the first Muslim woman in the Australian Parliament, and then a minister in federal government, shaping policy on multicultural affairs, small business and international development. 

Along the way, she has championed issues close to her heart - from community safety to meaningful support for domestic and family violence survivors, turning her own life experience into public purpose.

In this episode, Anne talks about how she navigated seismic life shifts with grit, compassion, and that same drive to make space for voices too often overlooked - and how she keeps pivoting even when the stakes are high.

THE END BITS:

Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay.

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.

Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.

Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.

CREDITS:

Guest: Anne Aly 

Host: Sarah Davidson

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Senior Producer: Sally Best


This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. 

Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 1f07d0ea-cf14-41d3-aed4-b3cc00352200 1f07d0ea-cf14-41d3-aed4-b3cc00352200 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000 2594 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/pivot-club-from-studying-power-to-holding-it-why-anne-aly-chose-a-career-bigger-than-herself Pivot Club: From Photography To Property - How A 'Temporary' Sea Change Cemented A New Path For Jo Yates Pivot Club: From Photography To Property - How A 'Temporary' Sea Change Cemented A New Path For Jo Yates Sometimes, a pivot isn't triggered by a failure. Sometimes, it happens when you’re winning.

You can have the perfect life on paper - the apartment by the beach, the successful business, the long-term relationship - and still feel a quiet, persistent exhaustion. It’s that slow build of burnout that whispers: you are running 100 k’s an hour in the wrong direction.

But what happens when you finally brave that change, only to face a hurdle you never saw coming?

Jo Yates began her career studying analogue photography in the UK, right on the edge of the digital revolution. As the industry shifted beneath her feet, she was forced to re-educate herself - pivoting from photography into video production, then into large-scale event and marketing production here in Australia. 

But alongside her creative career, Jo had a quiet safety-net hustle: flipping properties. What started as a way to create financial security slowly grew into something much bigger - until it became impossible to ignore.

Then life intervened.

After moving to Noosa, Jo was faced with the covid lockdown AND a diagnosis that forced her to stop, reassess, and reinvent her life yet again. It became the ultimate pivot - one that reframed her relationship with work, success, and what really mattered.

Today, Jo runs Bricks and More, a property renovation and buyer’s advocacy business with a difference - combining her creative thinking with commercial strategy to build homes that are genuinely meaningful to the people who live in them.

In this episode, we talk about adaptability, resilience, rebuilding after crisis, and why you don’t need a dramatic leap to change your life - just a clear vision and the courage to take the next small step

THE END BITS:

Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay.

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.

Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.

Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.

CREDITS:

Guest: Jo Yates

Host: Sarah Davidson

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Senior Producer: Sally Best

Audio Producer: Thom Lion 


This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. 

Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Sometimes, a pivot isn't triggered by a failure. Sometimes, it happens when you’re winning.

You can have the perfect life on paper - the apartment by the beach, the successful business, the long-term relationship - and still feel a quiet, persistent exhaustion. It’s that slow build of burnout that whispers: you are running 100 k’s an hour in the wrong direction.

But what happens when you finally brave that change, only to face a hurdle you never saw coming?

Jo Yates began her career studying analogue photography in the UK, right on the edge of the digital revolution. As the industry shifted beneath her feet, she was forced to re-educate herself - pivoting from photography into video production, then into large-scale event and marketing production here in Australia. 

But alongside her creative career, Jo had a quiet safety-net hustle: flipping properties. What started as a way to create financial security slowly grew into something much bigger - until it became impossible to ignore.

Then life intervened.

After moving to Noosa, Jo was faced with the covid lockdown AND a diagnosis that forced her to stop, reassess, and reinvent her life yet again. It became the ultimate pivot - one that reframed her relationship with work, success, and what really mattered.

Today, Jo runs Bricks and More, a property renovation and buyer’s advocacy business with a difference - combining her creative thinking with commercial strategy to build homes that are genuinely meaningful to the people who live in them.

In this episode, we talk about adaptability, resilience, rebuilding after crisis, and why you don’t need a dramatic leap to change your life - just a clear vision and the courage to take the next small step

THE END BITS:

Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay.

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.

Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.

Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.

CREDITS:

Guest: Jo Yates

Host: Sarah Davidson

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Senior Producer: Sally Best

Audio Producer: Thom Lion 


This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. 

Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 8a1c355c-bba7-4659-bc91-b3cc00344b63 8a1c355c-bba7-4659-bc91-b3cc00344b63 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000 2214 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/pivot-club-from-photography-to-property-how-a-temporary-sea-change-cemented-a-new-path-for-jo-yates Pivot Club: Turning A Redundancy Into A Pilates Empire With Tori Clapham Pivot Club: Turning A Redundancy Into A Pilates Empire With Tori Clapham What happens when the "dream job" you hustled so hard to get...suddenly disappears? You're trapped in the story of who you think you should be, convinced you only fit into one box. When life tears up the script, that loss of identity can be paralysing. But what if that ending is actually the best thing that ever happened to you? What if the thing you’re doing as a "side hobby" is actually an empire waiting to be built?

Tori Clapham is the powerhouse founder behind the boutique fitness brand, Peaches Pilates. Today, she oversees an empire with ten studios, an app used in 54 countries, and over $4 million in annual revenue. But the path there wasn't a straight line. Tori began as a performing arts student, moving from Far North Queensland to NYC and eventually landing a coveted creative role at MTV.

Everything changed when she was made redundant. Left with a $10,000 cheque and a major life decision, Tori looked back at the casual Pilates sessions she ran for colleagues during lunch breaks and realized her "hobby" was actually her calling. She took a massive gamble, using her redundancy pay and travel savings to sign a lease on a tiny "shoebox" studio in Bondi.

In this empowering episode of Pivot Club, Sarah and Tori cover the grit of DIY renovations, the risks involved when her husband quit his corporate job to join the team, and how their lo-fi workout videos accidentally prepared them for a global pandemic. They also dig into the "mini-pivot" of motherhood and how to build a business that serves your life, rather than the other way around.

Get ready to learn why your biggest setbacks are often the things that propel you the most.

THE END BITS:

Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay.

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.

Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.

Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.

CREDITS:

Guest: Tori Clapham 

Host: Sarah Davidson

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Senior Producer: Sally Best

Audio Producer: Thom Lion 


This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. 

Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> What happens when the "dream job" you hustled so hard to get...suddenly disappears? You're trapped in the story of who you think you should be, convinced you only fit into one box. When life tears up the script, that loss of identity can be paralysing. But what if that ending is actually the best thing that ever happened to you? What if the thing you’re doing as a "side hobby" is actually an empire waiting to be built?

Tori Clapham is the powerhouse founder behind the boutique fitness brand, Peaches Pilates. Today, she oversees an empire with ten studios, an app used in 54 countries, and over $4 million in annual revenue. But the path there wasn't a straight line. Tori began as a performing arts student, moving from Far North Queensland to NYC and eventually landing a coveted creative role at MTV.

Everything changed when she was made redundant. Left with a $10,000 cheque and a major life decision, Tori looked back at the casual Pilates sessions she ran for colleagues during lunch breaks and realized her "hobby" was actually her calling. She took a massive gamble, using her redundancy pay and travel savings to sign a lease on a tiny "shoebox" studio in Bondi.

In this empowering episode of Pivot Club, Sarah and Tori cover the grit of DIY renovations, the risks involved when her husband quit his corporate job to join the team, and how their lo-fi workout videos accidentally prepared them for a global pandemic. They also dig into the "mini-pivot" of motherhood and how to build a business that serves your life, rather than the other way around.

Get ready to learn why your biggest setbacks are often the things that propel you the most.

THE END BITS:

Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay.

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.

Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.

Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.

CREDITS:

Guest: Tori Clapham 

Host: Sarah Davidson

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Senior Producer: Sally Best

Audio Producer: Thom Lion 


This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. 

Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Mamamia Podcasts e1f26056-2ce1-428f-9c22-b3cc00300bbe e1f26056-2ce1-428f-9c22-b3cc00300bbe Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000 2993 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/from-mtv-to-peaches-pilates-turning-redundancy-into-an-empire-with-tori-clapham Pivot Club: Canadian Slopes To Regional NSW - Why Georgia Louise Uprooted Three Kids To Go Back To Uni Pivot Club: Canadian Slopes To Regional NSW - Why Georgia Louise Uprooted Three Kids To Go Back To Uni What happens when a six-month holiday turns into a 14-year life chapter? You pack a bag for a gap year in the snow and accidentally stumble into a whole new world - a career, a husband, a mortgage, and three children. On paper, it’s the fairytale expat dream.

But eventually, the adventure stops feeling like freedom and starts feeling like distance.

Georgia Louise was living that dream as a ski patroller in Canada. However, when the global pandemic hit, her perception of being "a flight away" changed to feeling "a world away". That was the moment of the pivot: The realisation that to move forward, she had to go back to where she started - but as a completely different person.

In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson talks to Georgia about the decision to pack up over a decade of life into seven suitcases to chase a dream she’d been ignoring for years: To become a nurse. Georgia opens up about the "messy middle" of relocating a family of five to regional New South Wales with no credit rating, no local employment history and nothing but a heartfelt letter to convince a landlord to take a chance on them.

We unpack the reality of dismantling a comfortable life to start from scratch, the humility of sitting in a university lecture hall with 18-year-olds as a mature-age student and how Georgia uses her thriving social media platform to fund her studies. Join us for a conversation about the logistics of moving a family across the globe when the pull of home becomes too loud to ignore.

Get ready to be inspired by a woman who is proving that it is never too late to go back to school.


THE END BITS:

Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay.

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.

Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.

Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.

CREDITS:

Guest: Tim Abbott

Host: Sarah Davidson

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Senior Producer: Sally Best

Audio Producer: Thom Lion 


This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. 

Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> What happens when a six-month holiday turns into a 14-year life chapter? You pack a bag for a gap year in the snow and accidentally stumble into a whole new world - a career, a husband, a mortgage, and three children. On paper, it’s the fairytale expat dream.

But eventually, the adventure stops feeling like freedom and starts feeling like distance.

Georgia Louise was living that dream as a ski patroller in Canada. However, when the global pandemic hit, her perception of being "a flight away" changed to feeling "a world away". That was the moment of the pivot: The realisation that to move forward, she had to go back to where she started - but as a completely different person.

In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson talks to Georgia about the decision to pack up over a decade of life into seven suitcases to chase a dream she’d been ignoring for years: To become a nurse. Georgia opens up about the "messy middle" of relocating a family of five to regional New South Wales with no credit rating, no local employment history and nothing but a heartfelt letter to convince a landlord to take a chance on them.

We unpack the reality of dismantling a comfortable life to start from scratch, the humility of sitting in a university lecture hall with 18-year-olds as a mature-age student and how Georgia uses her thriving social media platform to fund her studies. Join us for a conversation about the logistics of moving a family across the globe when the pull of home becomes too loud to ignore.

Get ready to be inspired by a woman who is proving that it is never too late to go back to school.


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CREDITS:

Guest: Tim Abbott

Host: Sarah Davidson

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Senior Producer: Sally Best

Audio Producer: Thom Lion 


This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. 

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 543214d0-d933-449a-83cc-b3cc002faae4 543214d0-d933-449a-83cc-b3cc002faae4 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000 2144 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/pivot-club-canadian-slopes-to-regional-nsw-why-georgia-louise-uprooted-three-kids-to-go-back-to-uni Pivot Club: Trading A Laptop For A Tractor - Tim Abbott’s Escape From The Cost Of Living Crisis Pivot Club: Trading A Laptop For A Tractor - Tim Abbott’s Escape From The Cost Of Living Crisis What happens when you need a gap year from real life? When you’ve worked hard, climbed the corporate ladder and saved every penny to buy your first apartment in the big city, only to find yourself in a trap?

Tim Abbott was living the quintessential city life. By 28, he had cracked the Sydney property market, secured a stable corporate career, and built a thriving side hustle making memes for over 100,000 Instagram followers. But behind the scenes, a shocking $11,500 quarterly strata bill and the crushing weight of the cost-of-living crisis brought him to breaking point.

Tim realised he was "cosplaying adulthood" in a life he couldn't afford and didn't enjoy. So, he engineered what he calls a "Financial Gap Year."

In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson speaks with Tim about his decision to trade his laptop for a tractor. Tim explains how he quit his job in digital marketing, rented out his apartment, and moved to a rural farm in Queensland to work on a timber plantation. Now, living in a caravan and cutting his expenses by 90%, he is on a mission to regain his financial freedom with a massive goal in mind: To save $100,000 in just 12 months.

We unpack the "ego death" of leaving a "cool" city identity for high-vis and manual labour, the unexpected joy found in a simple existence, and how to tell the difference between what society wants for you and what you actually want for yourself.

Join us for an honest and hilarious conversation about taking back control of your own timeline.

THE END BITS:

Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay.

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.

Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.

Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.

CREDITS:

Guest: Tim Abbott

Host: Sarah Davidson

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Senior Producer: Sally Best

Audio Producer: Thom Lion 


This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. 

Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> What happens when you need a gap year from real life? When you’ve worked hard, climbed the corporate ladder and saved every penny to buy your first apartment in the big city, only to find yourself in a trap?

Tim Abbott was living the quintessential city life. By 28, he had cracked the Sydney property market, secured a stable corporate career, and built a thriving side hustle making memes for over 100,000 Instagram followers. But behind the scenes, a shocking $11,500 quarterly strata bill and the crushing weight of the cost-of-living crisis brought him to breaking point.

Tim realised he was "cosplaying adulthood" in a life he couldn't afford and didn't enjoy. So, he engineered what he calls a "Financial Gap Year."

In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson speaks with Tim about his decision to trade his laptop for a tractor. Tim explains how he quit his job in digital marketing, rented out his apartment, and moved to a rural farm in Queensland to work on a timber plantation. Now, living in a caravan and cutting his expenses by 90%, he is on a mission to regain his financial freedom with a massive goal in mind: To save $100,000 in just 12 months.

We unpack the "ego death" of leaving a "cool" city identity for high-vis and manual labour, the unexpected joy found in a simple existence, and how to tell the difference between what society wants for you and what you actually want for yourself.

Join us for an honest and hilarious conversation about taking back control of your own timeline.

THE END BITS:

Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay.

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.

Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.

Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.

CREDITS:

Guest: Tim Abbott

Host: Sarah Davidson

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Senior Producer: Sally Best

Audio Producer: Thom Lion 


This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. 

Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 32d8aeea-f437-4931-9ad0-b3cc002f53d6 32d8aeea-f437-4931-9ad0-b3cc002f53d6 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000 3034 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/trading-a-laptop-for-a-tractor-tim-abbott-s-escape-from-the-cost-of-living-crisis Pivot Club: From M&A Law To 'Sushi Counter' - Why Alex Marks Risked Her Life Savings Pivot Club: From M&A Law To 'Sushi Counter' - Why Alex Marks Risked Her Life Savings What happens when you have the ‘perfect’ corporate job at a top-tier firm with a clear path to partnership, but deep down, you feel a pull towards something else? For Alex Marks, the founder of New York’s cult-favourite ‘Sushi Counter’, that pull wasn’t just a distraction - it was the catalyst for trading a high-flying legal career for a world of total uncertainty.

Before she was serving thousands of rolls a day, Alex was a successful M&A lawyer at the top-tier firm Herbert Smith Freehills. She loved the late nights, the adrenaline, and the "in the trenches" camaraderie. But a dream transfer to New York became the catalyst for her pivot when she faced an immediate culture clash. Realising the US corporate world was an "individual sport" she didn't want to play, Alex was faced with a choice: Stay in a job that wasn't a fit, or risk it all.

She chose risk. Pouring her entire $100,000 USD life savings into an idea, she quit her job and, a week later, signed a lease for a tiny shop to sell the Australian-style sushi she couldn't find anywhere in the city.

In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson speaks with Alex about this massive industry leap. They unpack the "messy middle" of her entire journey: From the "primitive" Excel model that convinced her to take the leap, to the humbling reality of hand-filling 50,000 soy sauce fish with a syringe in her living room. Alex shares the unfiltered story of how she navigated intense online backlash just one week after opening and how she scaled from a team of one (plus a supportive boyfriend) to a staff of 30.

Join us for a raw and practical lesson in naive optimism, a look into the grit required to build a business from the ground up and a powerful reminder that sometimes, the fear of regret is far scarier than the fear of failure.

 

THE END BITS:

Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay.

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.

Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.

Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.

CREDITS:

Guest: Alex Marks

Host: Sarah Davidson

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Senior Producer: Sally Best

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. 

Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

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]]> What happens when you have the ‘perfect’ corporate job at a top-tier firm with a clear path to partnership, but deep down, you feel a pull towards something else? For Alex Marks, the founder of New York’s cult-favourite ‘Sushi Counter’, that pull wasn’t just a distraction - it was the catalyst for trading a high-flying legal career for a world of total uncertainty.

Before she was serving thousands of rolls a day, Alex was a successful M&A lawyer at the top-tier firm Herbert Smith Freehills. She loved the late nights, the adrenaline, and the "in the trenches" camaraderie. But a dream transfer to New York became the catalyst for her pivot when she faced an immediate culture clash. Realising the US corporate world was an "individual sport" she didn't want to play, Alex was faced with a choice: Stay in a job that wasn't a fit, or risk it all.

She chose risk. Pouring her entire $100,000 USD life savings into an idea, she quit her job and, a week later, signed a lease for a tiny shop to sell the Australian-style sushi she couldn't find anywhere in the city.

In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson speaks with Alex about this massive industry leap. They unpack the "messy middle" of her entire journey: From the "primitive" Excel model that convinced her to take the leap, to the humbling reality of hand-filling 50,000 soy sauce fish with a syringe in her living room. Alex shares the unfiltered story of how she navigated intense online backlash just one week after opening and how she scaled from a team of one (plus a supportive boyfriend) to a staff of 30.

Join us for a raw and practical lesson in naive optimism, a look into the grit required to build a business from the ground up and a powerful reminder that sometimes, the fear of regret is far scarier than the fear of failure.

 

THE END BITS:

Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay.

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.

Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.

Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.

CREDITS:

Guest: Alex Marks

Host: Sarah Davidson

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Senior Producer: Sally Best

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. 

Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 2ba9c1e9-f623-4029-99c2-b3cc002a70ac 2ba9c1e9-f623-4029-99c2-b3cc002a70ac Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000 2684 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/pivot-club-from-m-a-law-to-sushi-counter-why-alex-marks-risked-her-life-savings Pivot Club: From Head Of Podcasts To Student Teacher - Lize Ratliff On Walking Away From The Top Pivot Club: From Head Of Podcasts To Student Teacher - Lize Ratliff On Walking Away From The Top What happens when you're not just climbing the ladder, but standing at the very top? For Lize Ratliff, that meant achieving her dream job as Head of Podcasts at Mamamia, after 10 years hustling to get there. 

Lize’s journey is a masterclass in pure tenacity. She started at 19 as an intern from a small country town, so determined to work for Mia Freedman that she "literally didn't leave”. Over the next decade, she climbed the ladder through nine different titles - from intern to Mia's EA, to the first-ever producer of No Filter - eventually becoming the woman running the entire 29-show operation.

For Lize, the birth of her first child was the catalyst for an enormous change. Realising the demands of the job were incompatible with the life she wanted as a mother, she and her husband came to a terrifying realisation: they needed to ‘blow up their life.’

In a move that left many stunned, they both quit their high-profile Sydney jobs, moved to Newcastle, and Lize enrolled in a Master's degree to pursue a completely new career: As a high school English teacher.

This is a raw and candid look at what it means to walk away from the top. We cover the creative job application that got her hired, the moment she crashed her boss's car (and kept her job), and the overwhelming "what have I done?" feeling that hits after you trade a high-prestige career for a student ID.

Get ready to learn why sometimes, you have to "just jump.”


THE END BITS:

Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay.

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.

Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.

Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.

 

CREDITS:

Guest: Lize Ratliff

Host: Sarah Davidson

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Senior Producer: Sally Best


This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. 

Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> What happens when you're not just climbing the ladder, but standing at the very top? For Lize Ratliff, that meant achieving her dream job as Head of Podcasts at Mamamia, after 10 years hustling to get there. 

Lize’s journey is a masterclass in pure tenacity. She started at 19 as an intern from a small country town, so determined to work for Mia Freedman that she "literally didn't leave”. Over the next decade, she climbed the ladder through nine different titles - from intern to Mia's EA, to the first-ever producer of No Filter - eventually becoming the woman running the entire 29-show operation.

For Lize, the birth of her first child was the catalyst for an enormous change. Realising the demands of the job were incompatible with the life she wanted as a mother, she and her husband came to a terrifying realisation: they needed to ‘blow up their life.’

In a move that left many stunned, they both quit their high-profile Sydney jobs, moved to Newcastle, and Lize enrolled in a Master's degree to pursue a completely new career: As a high school English teacher.

This is a raw and candid look at what it means to walk away from the top. We cover the creative job application that got her hired, the moment she crashed her boss's car (and kept her job), and the overwhelming "what have I done?" feeling that hits after you trade a high-prestige career for a student ID.

Get ready to learn why sometimes, you have to "just jump.”


THE END BITS:

Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay.

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.

Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.

Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.

 

CREDITS:

Guest: Lize Ratliff

Host: Sarah Davidson

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Senior Producer: Sally Best


This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. 

Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 301dd1c1-f0b0-4677-b5a5-b3cb017b4056 301dd1c1-f0b0-4677-b5a5-b3cb017b4056 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000 2014 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/pivot-club-from-head-of-podcasts-to-student-teacher-lize-ratliff-on-walking-away-from-the-top Pivot Club: Meet The Nutritionist Who Founded A Swimwear Label Pivot Club: Meet The Nutritionist Who Founded A Swimwear Label What happens when you decide to take the leap with a dream you’ve been sitting on for years? For Lyndi Cohen, that dream meant pivoting into an industry she knew nothing about, long after she’d built her own successful empire. 

Lyndi’s first journey began after a decade-long battle with binge eating, leading her to build an anti-diet media brand from the ground up. She shortly evolved into who we now know as ‘The Nude Nutritionist’, becoming a renowned TV expert, author and app founder, helping thousands heal their relationships with food and body image. 

But one niggling idea wouldn’t go away...And now, Lyndi is making her most dramatic pivot of all. Leaping from the world of nutrition and landing herself straight into her very own fashion debut: launching a swimwear brand, Fearless. 

In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson speaks with Lyndi about this massive industry leap. They unpack the "messy middle" of her entire career: graduating with no job prospects and using "SEO hacks to manifest a media career", to the $180,000 investment that was required to build a swimwear line from scratch. Lyndi shares her core belief that "the key to success is embarrassment" and why it's been essential for this new fashion venture.

Join us for a raw and practical lesson in constant evolution, a deep dive into the strategy of scaling an idea and a powerful reminder that all the dots (even a high school fashion class) eventually connect, proving that you have to "do it terrified”.

 

THE END BITS:

Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay.

Discover Fearless website and Fearless on Instagram.

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.

Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.

Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.

 

CREDITS:

Guest: Lyndi Cohen, aka The Nude Nutritionist 

Host: Sarah Davidson

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Senior Producer: Sally Best


This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. 

Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> What happens when you decide to take the leap with a dream you’ve been sitting on for years? For Lyndi Cohen, that dream meant pivoting into an industry she knew nothing about, long after she’d built her own successful empire. 

Lyndi’s first journey began after a decade-long battle with binge eating, leading her to build an anti-diet media brand from the ground up. She shortly evolved into who we now know as ‘The Nude Nutritionist’, becoming a renowned TV expert, author and app founder, helping thousands heal their relationships with food and body image. 

But one niggling idea wouldn’t go away...And now, Lyndi is making her most dramatic pivot of all. Leaping from the world of nutrition and landing herself straight into her very own fashion debut: launching a swimwear brand, Fearless. 

In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson speaks with Lyndi about this massive industry leap. They unpack the "messy middle" of her entire career: graduating with no job prospects and using "SEO hacks to manifest a media career", to the $180,000 investment that was required to build a swimwear line from scratch. Lyndi shares her core belief that "the key to success is embarrassment" and why it's been essential for this new fashion venture.

Join us for a raw and practical lesson in constant evolution, a deep dive into the strategy of scaling an idea and a powerful reminder that all the dots (even a high school fashion class) eventually connect, proving that you have to "do it terrified”.

 

THE END BITS:

Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay.

Discover Fearless website and Fearless on Instagram.

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.

Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.

Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.

 

CREDITS:

Guest: Lyndi Cohen, aka The Nude Nutritionist 

Host: Sarah Davidson

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Senior Producer: Sally Best


This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. 

Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Mamamia Podcasts f02bfc70-d1dc-41c5-8ea1-b3cb00411a3f f02bfc70-d1dc-41c5-8ea1-b3cb00411a3f Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000 2799 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/pivot-club-doing-it-terrified-nude-nutritionist-to-swimwear-founder Pivot Club: All Life’s Hurdles With Jana Pittman Pivot Club: All Life’s Hurdles With Jana Pittman What happens when your entire identity is built on being the best in the world? For Jana Pittman, one of Australia's most famous athletes, the singular goal of Olympic gold was repeatedly torn away by devastating injuries and gut-wrenching losses.

You might think her biggest pivot was swapping the running track for the bobsled, becoming one of the very few athletes in history to compete in both the Summer and Winter Olympics.

But that wasn't it. Her real pivot was walking away entirely from being an elite athlete to become a doctor - all while raising six children.

In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson speaks with Jana about this massive career change. They unpack how you cope with failure when your mindset is "silver is the first loser", and how you go from being one of the best in the world to a complete beginner back at the bottom of the ladder, surrounded by people half your age.

Jana shares the unfiltered story about how this profound pivot emerged from a period of intense personal and professional struggle - through divorce, miscarriages, failed exams and the financial lows of moving back into her own garage to make ends meet.

Join us for a raw lesson in resilience, a look into the unseen "messy middle," and a powerful reminder that your lowest moments can be the fuel for your greatest chapter yet.

 

THE END BITS:

Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay.

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.

Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.

Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.

 

CREDITS:

Guest: Jana Pittman

Host: Sarah Davidson

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Senior Producer: Sally Best


This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. 

Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> What happens when your entire identity is built on being the best in the world? For Jana Pittman, one of Australia's most famous athletes, the singular goal of Olympic gold was repeatedly torn away by devastating injuries and gut-wrenching losses.

You might think her biggest pivot was swapping the running track for the bobsled, becoming one of the very few athletes in history to compete in both the Summer and Winter Olympics.

But that wasn't it. Her real pivot was walking away entirely from being an elite athlete to become a doctor - all while raising six children.

In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson speaks with Jana about this massive career change. They unpack how you cope with failure when your mindset is "silver is the first loser", and how you go from being one of the best in the world to a complete beginner back at the bottom of the ladder, surrounded by people half your age.

Jana shares the unfiltered story about how this profound pivot emerged from a period of intense personal and professional struggle - through divorce, miscarriages, failed exams and the financial lows of moving back into her own garage to make ends meet.

Join us for a raw lesson in resilience, a look into the unseen "messy middle," and a powerful reminder that your lowest moments can be the fuel for your greatest chapter yet.

 

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Guest: Jana Pittman

Host: Sarah Davidson

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts b391796e-1966-42ef-8cd9-b3cb003f3a2d b391796e-1966-42ef-8cd9-b3cb003f3a2d Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000 2639 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/pivot-club-from-world-champion-to-doctor-all-life-s-hurdles-with-jana-pittman Introducing: Pivot Club — Changing Tack With Jessica Watson Introducing: Pivot Club — Changing Tack With Jessica Watson INTRODUCING Pivot Club: What happens when you achieve the biggest dream of your life at 16? After national treasure Jessica Watson sailed around the world solo at 16, she had to figure out what to do next. The world expected more adventure, more record-breaking, something bigger and more dramatic.

But, her first pivot was one no one saw coming: she went back to school, went to uni, got an MBA and built a career as a management consultant. After being homeschooled, study was a daunting prospect, but Jess didn’t let fear get in the way of making change.

But that’s not the only pivot this conversation is about. Years after her voyage, Jess faced a challenge far greater than any storm at sea: the sudden, catastrophic loss of her long-term partner, Cam. That, she says, was her real pivot.

In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson speaks with Jess to find out how she navigated both of these life-altering changes. They discuss handling the crushing weight of expectation, building an identity separate from the one thing everyone knows you for, and the "messy, human kind" of resilience required to rebuild your entire "compass" after it’s been shattered by grief.

Join us for this story of strength that is a profound reminder that sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is to find joy in a quiet life, right where you are.

 

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CREDITS:

Guest: Jessica Watson 

Host: Sarah Davidson

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Senior Producer: Sally Best

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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]]> INTRODUCING Pivot Club: What happens when you achieve the biggest dream of your life at 16? After national treasure Jessica Watson sailed around the world solo at 16, she had to figure out what to do next. The world expected more adventure, more record-breaking, something bigger and more dramatic.

But, her first pivot was one no one saw coming: she went back to school, went to uni, got an MBA and built a career as a management consultant. After being homeschooled, study was a daunting prospect, but Jess didn’t let fear get in the way of making change.

But that’s not the only pivot this conversation is about. Years after her voyage, Jess faced a challenge far greater than any storm at sea: the sudden, catastrophic loss of her long-term partner, Cam. That, she says, was her real pivot.

In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson speaks with Jess to find out how she navigated both of these life-altering changes. They discuss handling the crushing weight of expectation, building an identity separate from the one thing everyone knows you for, and the "messy, human kind" of resilience required to rebuild your entire "compass" after it’s been shattered by grief.

Join us for this story of strength that is a profound reminder that sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is to find joy in a quiet life, right where you are.

 

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Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay.

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.

Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.

Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.

 

CREDITS:

Guest: Jessica Watson 

Host: Sarah Davidson

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Senior Producer: Sally Best

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. 

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 3da29a80-fe2d-4204-b516-b3ca016e9517 3da29a80-fe2d-4204-b516-b3ca016e9517 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000 2770 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/introducing-pivot-club-changing-tack-with-jessica-watson-from-global-adventurer-to-an-ordinary-life The 4 Questions That Turn Any Interview Into a Job Offer The 4 Questions That Turn Any Interview Into a Job Offer There's one moment that can completely transform your career trajectory, the job interview. Yet most of us approach it with outdated advice, generic answers, and crossed fingers. We rock up thinking we can wing it, hoping they won't ask about our biggest weakness and secretly panicking about whether we've done enough research. Meanwhile, there's always that one candidate who seems to have it all figured out, asking thoughtful questions and making genuine connections. What's their secret?

The truth is, interviewing is a skill that can be mastered. And when you get it right, it opens doors you never thought possible.

This week on BIZ, we're breaking down how to turn interview anxiety into interview advantage. Whether you're re-entering the workforce, changing careers, or climbing the ladder, this is your roadmap to interview success.

Here's what we're covering:

• The strategic research that sets you apart before you even walk through the door

• Four powerful questions that demonstrate you're serious about the role

• The simple preparation technique that calms your nerves and keeps you focused

• How to transform rejection into your next opportunity

• Eli Gunduz's proven "Pitch–Proof–Ping–Personalise" method that recruiters can't ignore 

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

Resources Mentioned: 

• Eli Gunduz's  "Pitch–Proof–Ping–Personalise" method


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HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

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]]> There's one moment that can completely transform your career trajectory, the job interview. Yet most of us approach it with outdated advice, generic answers, and crossed fingers. We rock up thinking we can wing it, hoping they won't ask about our biggest weakness and secretly panicking about whether we've done enough research. Meanwhile, there's always that one candidate who seems to have it all figured out, asking thoughtful questions and making genuine connections. What's their secret?

The truth is, interviewing is a skill that can be mastered. And when you get it right, it opens doors you never thought possible.

This week on BIZ, we're breaking down how to turn interview anxiety into interview advantage. Whether you're re-entering the workforce, changing careers, or climbing the ladder, this is your roadmap to interview success.

Here's what we're covering:

• The strategic research that sets you apart before you even walk through the door

• Four powerful questions that demonstrate you're serious about the role

• The simple preparation technique that calms your nerves and keeps you focused

• How to transform rejection into your next opportunity

• Eli Gunduz's proven "Pitch–Proof–Ping–Personalise" method that recruiters can't ignore 

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

Resources Mentioned: 

• Eli Gunduz's  "Pitch–Proof–Ping–Personalise" method


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HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> job jobinterview career biz lisalie emvernem job, jobinterview, career, biz, lisalie, emvernem full Mamamia Podcasts 724bd9d3-ef99-4ace-84d9-b37600195fce 724bd9d3-ef99-4ace-84d9-b37600195fce Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:30:00 +0000 1682 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/jobinterview-biz Future-Proofing Your Career: How to Spot Industry Changes 5 Years Ahead Future-Proofing Your Career: How to Spot Industry Changes 5 Years Ahead Let's be honest...waiting until you feel "ready" to make a career move is like waiting for the perfect weather to start exercising. It's never going to happen, and meanwhile, everyone else is getting ahead. This week, we're diving deep into why learning isn't just nice-to-have anymore - it's career insurance. Our guest Andrea Clark has spent her career helping people adapt fast, and she doesn't believe in waiting until you're ready to grow.

From recognizing when that "mutual value exchange" with your employer has run its course, to spotting signals of change before they become obvious to everyone else. We explore why Andrea invested $3,000 in an AI course back in 2017 (spoiler: it paid off massively) and tackle the biggest blocker to career growth - thinking you need to feel 100% confident before taking action.

What you'll learn:

• The "mutual value exchange" test to know when it's time to move on

• How to spot signals of change 5 years before your industry

• Micro-learning strategies for busy people who think they don't have time

• Why courage brings clarity and how to turn experiments into evidence

• How to align your learning goals with where your business is heading in 2030

Resources:

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


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HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

GUEST: Andrea Clarke

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> Let's be honest...waiting until you feel "ready" to make a career move is like waiting for the perfect weather to start exercising. It's never going to happen, and meanwhile, everyone else is getting ahead. This week, we're diving deep into why learning isn't just nice-to-have anymore - it's career insurance. Our guest Andrea Clark has spent her career helping people adapt fast, and she doesn't believe in waiting until you're ready to grow.

From recognizing when that "mutual value exchange" with your employer has run its course, to spotting signals of change before they become obvious to everyone else. We explore why Andrea invested $3,000 in an AI course back in 2017 (spoiler: it paid off massively) and tackle the biggest blocker to career growth - thinking you need to feel 100% confident before taking action.

What you'll learn:

• The "mutual value exchange" test to know when it's time to move on

• How to spot signals of change 5 years before your industry

• Micro-learning strategies for busy people who think they don't have time

• Why courage brings clarity and how to turn experiments into evidence

• How to align your learning goals with where your business is heading in 2030

Resources:

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


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HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

GUEST: Andrea Clarke

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> career andreaclarke biz futureproofing chagpt artificalintelligence career, andreaclarke, biz, futureproofing, chagpt, artificalintelligence full Mamamia Podcasts 4c282ae6-0521-4b28-bdde-b376001875b7 4c282ae6-0521-4b28-bdde-b376001875b7 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:30:00 +0000 1857 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/career-futureproofing-biz The Workaholic Test: Hidden Signs You're Trapped (And How to Get Out) The Workaholic Test: Hidden Signs You're Trapped (And How to Get Out) Do you feel guilty for taking breaks? Put work ahead of your relationships? Ignore your health in the name of productivity? You might be stuck in workaholic mode without even realising it! 

Meet your new BIZ hosts: Lisa Lie (former Head of People & Culture who worked herself into burnout twice in one year) and Em Vernem (Associate Editor at Mamamia who discovered that giving 80% at work prevents the burnout that comes from constantly operating at 100%). They've been trapped in the cycle, escaped it, and now they're exposing the workaholic trap that's keeping high-achievers burning out—even when they love what they do.

You'll learn: 

  • The signs you're already caught in the cycle
  • Where workaholic tendencies actually come from (hint: it's not what you think)
  • How the workaholic trap sabotages your daily life without you noticing
  • Why that promotion might be making everything worse

PLUS we take the University of Bergen’s 7-point Workaholism Test (finally, a way to tell the difference between working hard and working too hard), and chat the exact steps Lisa took to escape the workaholic cycle for good!

Resources That Actually Work:

Jane Martino, Co-Founder of Smiling Mind and Coach at Kintsugi Way 

Mamamia's Well Burnout Episode: Is It Burnout Or Am I Just Really Tired?

7 Signs You May Be A Workaholic

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide To Personal Freedom'by Don Miguel Ruiz

Less Hustle, More Happy by Claire Seeber

Our new BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


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Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon!

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Do you feel guilty for taking breaks? Put work ahead of your relationships? Ignore your health in the name of productivity? You might be stuck in workaholic mode without even realising it! 

Meet your new BIZ hosts: Lisa Lie (former Head of People & Culture who worked herself into burnout twice in one year) and Em Vernem (Associate Editor at Mamamia who discovered that giving 80% at work prevents the burnout that comes from constantly operating at 100%). They've been trapped in the cycle, escaped it, and now they're exposing the workaholic trap that's keeping high-achievers burning out—even when they love what they do.

You'll learn: 

  • The signs you're already caught in the cycle
  • Where workaholic tendencies actually come from (hint: it's not what you think)
  • How the workaholic trap sabotages your daily life without you noticing
  • Why that promotion might be making everything worse

PLUS we take the University of Bergen’s 7-point Workaholism Test (finally, a way to tell the difference between working hard and working too hard), and chat the exact steps Lisa took to escape the workaholic cycle for good!

Resources That Actually Work:

Jane Martino, Co-Founder of Smiling Mind and Coach at Kintsugi Way 

Mamamia's Well Burnout Episode: Is It Burnout Or Am I Just Really Tired?

7 Signs You May Be A Workaholic

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide To Personal Freedom'by Don Miguel Ruiz

Less Hustle, More Happy by Claire Seeber

Our new BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


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Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon!

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts cf7a1b37-36ce-44c0-a478-b37600186430 cf7a1b37-36ce-44c0-a478-b37600186430 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:30:00 +0000 1730 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/why-you-cant-switch-off-and-what-to-do-about-it When Your Teammates Become Your Team: Navigating the Manager Shift When Your Teammates Become Your Team: Navigating the Manager Shift Going from mate to manager can get weird, fast. One day you're in the group chat laughing with your colleagues, the next day they might be laughing at you behind your back. This week, we're tackling one of the trickiest workplace transitions: becoming the boss of your former teammates. We dig into why this shift feels so bloody awkward (spoiler: it's not just you), how to navigate the immediate identity crisis when suddenly nobody wants to gossip with you anymore, and the art of setting expectations without turning into a micromanager overnight.

Plus, we reveal the coaching trick that gets people to solve their own problems, why letting your team do "B plus work" is actually good leadership, and when to recognise that management might not be for you - and that's completely okay.

What you'll learn:

  • The Reset Conversation: How to acknowledge the shift without making it weird
  • The B Plus Work Philosophy: Why perfectionist managers fail their teams
  • The Question Technique: The coaching trick that creates ownership instead of dependency
  • The Identity Shift Reality: Why your value isn't in doing the job anymore, it's in helping others do it well

Our new BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


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HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Tina Matolov

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> Going from mate to manager can get weird, fast. One day you're in the group chat laughing with your colleagues, the next day they might be laughing at you behind your back. This week, we're tackling one of the trickiest workplace transitions: becoming the boss of your former teammates. We dig into why this shift feels so bloody awkward (spoiler: it's not just you), how to navigate the immediate identity crisis when suddenly nobody wants to gossip with you anymore, and the art of setting expectations without turning into a micromanager overnight.

Plus, we reveal the coaching trick that gets people to solve their own problems, why letting your team do "B plus work" is actually good leadership, and when to recognise that management might not be for you - and that's completely okay.

What you'll learn:

  • The Reset Conversation: How to acknowledge the shift without making it weird
  • The B Plus Work Philosophy: Why perfectionist managers fail their teams
  • The Question Technique: The coaching trick that creates ownership instead of dependency
  • The Identity Shift Reality: Why your value isn't in doing the job anymore, it's in helping others do it well

Our new BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


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Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon!

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Tina Matolov

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 88fcd9c1-2a11-43ed-ae3d-b37600184999 88fcd9c1-2a11-43ed-ae3d-b37600184999 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:30:00 +0000 1414 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/when-your-teammates-become-your-team-navigating-the-manager-shift How To Actually Get People To Listen To Your Ideas How To Actually Get People To Listen To Your Ideas Ever suggest something new at work only to hear "that's just how we do things here" and watch the energy completely deflate? Yeah, we've all been there. This week, we're chatting with Wade Kingsley about breaking free from status quo thinking and actually getting your ideas heard without being shut down or laughed at (been there too).

Wade breaks down why most workplaces are set up to reward playing it safe, how to identify whether you're a Dreamer, Doer, or Doubter on your team, and the genius strategy of testing ideas in kitchen conversations before you pitch them to the boss. Plus, we dive into why creativity isn't about having the most artistic job - it's about getting curious and asking "but what if we tried this instead?" when everyone else just accepts the way things are.

What you'll learn:

  • The Three Creative Types and why your team needs all of them (spoiler: it's not just about the big idea people)
  • Why you should never pitch your brilliant idea to the boss first - and who to talk to instead
  • The 'Five Whys' technique for getting to the real problem (not just what's on the surface)
  • How to frame risky ideas as "experiments" so people actually want to try them
  • The art of separating brainstorming from reality-checking so ideas don't get killed instantly
  • How to build creative confidence even when you've been shot down before

Our new BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


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HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

GUEST: Wade Kingsley

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

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]]> Ever suggest something new at work only to hear "that's just how we do things here" and watch the energy completely deflate? Yeah, we've all been there. This week, we're chatting with Wade Kingsley about breaking free from status quo thinking and actually getting your ideas heard without being shut down or laughed at (been there too).

Wade breaks down why most workplaces are set up to reward playing it safe, how to identify whether you're a Dreamer, Doer, or Doubter on your team, and the genius strategy of testing ideas in kitchen conversations before you pitch them to the boss. Plus, we dive into why creativity isn't about having the most artistic job - it's about getting curious and asking "but what if we tried this instead?" when everyone else just accepts the way things are.

What you'll learn:

  • The Three Creative Types and why your team needs all of them (spoiler: it's not just about the big idea people)
  • Why you should never pitch your brilliant idea to the boss first - and who to talk to instead
  • The 'Five Whys' technique for getting to the real problem (not just what's on the surface)
  • How to frame risky ideas as "experiments" so people actually want to try them
  • The art of separating brainstorming from reality-checking so ideas don't get killed instantly
  • How to build creative confidence even when you've been shot down before

Our new BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

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HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

GUEST: Wade Kingsley

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> ideas lisalie wadekingsley business career ideas, lisalie, wadekingsley, business, career full Mamamia Podcasts 3c9fca13-f503-4c5f-8e26-b372004bcc96 3c9fca13-f503-4c5f-8e26-b372004bcc96 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:30:00 +0000 1946 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/how-to-get-out-of-the-weve-always-done-it-this-way-trap Sarah Harden: The Career Playbook of Reese Witherspoon's Ex-CEO Sarah Harden: The Career Playbook of Reese Witherspoon's Ex-CEO Forget everything you think you know about career success, this is the secret playbook of one of Hollywood's most influential female executives. In this special episode, Em sits down with Sarah Harden, the Australian powerhouse who co-founded and was the ex-CEO of Reese Witherspoon's $100 million media empire, Hello Sunshine.

Sarah reveals the exact strategic moves that transformed her from a politics grad into a leader who built a company responsible for hits like Big Little Lies and The Morning Show. Her philosophy? You have to "stretch and take yourself out of your comfort zone—there is incredible learning and growth in that."

This is your practical blueprint for accelerated career growth.

What you'll learn: 

  • The Accelerator Move: The specific career decision that turbocharges growth (and why most women skip it).

  • Doubt vs. Curiosity: How to strategically swap out self-doubt for a curious mindset when evaluating opportunities.

  • The Fastest Path: Why stepping into discomfort is the non-negotiable step for exponential career success.

  • The Money Framework: The powerful process for turning consumer insights into multi-million dollar business decisions.

  • Authentic Culture: Sarah's keys to building a strong, inclusive company culture that lasts.

Connect with Sarah and Hello Sunshine:

Must Watch Shows: 

Our new BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


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GUEST: Sarah Harden

HOSTS: Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> Forget everything you think you know about career success, this is the secret playbook of one of Hollywood's most influential female executives. In this special episode, Em sits down with Sarah Harden, the Australian powerhouse who co-founded and was the ex-CEO of Reese Witherspoon's $100 million media empire, Hello Sunshine.

Sarah reveals the exact strategic moves that transformed her from a politics grad into a leader who built a company responsible for hits like Big Little Lies and The Morning Show. Her philosophy? You have to "stretch and take yourself out of your comfort zone—there is incredible learning and growth in that."

This is your practical blueprint for accelerated career growth.

What you'll learn: 

  • The Accelerator Move: The specific career decision that turbocharges growth (and why most women skip it).

  • Doubt vs. Curiosity: How to strategically swap out self-doubt for a curious mindset when evaluating opportunities.

  • The Fastest Path: Why stepping into discomfort is the non-negotiable step for exponential career success.

  • The Money Framework: The powerful process for turning consumer insights into multi-million dollar business decisions.

  • Authentic Culture: Sarah's keys to building a strong, inclusive company culture that lasts.

Connect with Sarah and Hello Sunshine:

Must Watch Shows: 

Our new BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


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GUEST: Sarah Harden

HOSTS: Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts e95b8da7-e18e-4efd-99de-b372004a0bba e95b8da7-e18e-4efd-99de-b372004a0bba Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:30:00 +0000 1248 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/reecewitherspoon 5 Steps To Make A Career Pivot That Actually Works 5 Steps To Make A Career Pivot That Actually Works Ever found yourself scrolling LinkedIn at 2 am wondering if you should completely change careers?The average Australian will have 5-6 career changes in their lifetime - so if you're considering it, you're not alone!

Career pivots can feel equal parts exciting and terrifying. In this episode, we get into the real stuff: how to know if it's time to make a move, what to do when you're not sure where to start, and why "transferable skills" are more than just a LinkedIn buzzword. From personal stories to practical advice, we cover the trade-offs and key questions to ask yourself before making the leap.

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

That's a wrap on the BIZ season - thanks for listening along! Stay tuned on our socials @bizbymamamia on Instagram and LinkedIn for what's next.

Resources Mentioned:

You can find more from Lauren here with some guides on some of the toughest feedback conversations to have:


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HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> Ever found yourself scrolling LinkedIn at 2 am wondering if you should completely change careers?The average Australian will have 5-6 career changes in their lifetime - so if you're considering it, you're not alone!

Career pivots can feel equal parts exciting and terrifying. In this episode, we get into the real stuff: how to know if it's time to make a move, what to do when you're not sure where to start, and why "transferable skills" are more than just a LinkedIn buzzword. From personal stories to practical advice, we cover the trade-offs and key questions to ask yourself before making the leap.

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

That's a wrap on the BIZ season - thanks for listening along! Stay tuned on our socials @bizbymamamia on Instagram and LinkedIn for what's next.

Resources Mentioned:

You can find more from Lauren here with some guides on some of the toughest feedback conversations to have:


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HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> careerpivot biz emvernem jobinterview networking job careerpivot, biz, emvernem, jobinterview, networking, job full Mamamia Podcasts 651a50b4-4893-474b-afa4-b34b0063be3a 651a50b4-4893-474b-afa4-b34b0063be3a Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1956 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/careerpivots-biz How to Give (and Get) Feedback Without Making It Weird How to Give (and Get) Feedback Without Making It Weird Feedback the word that makes most of us want to hide under our desks. Whether you're asking for it or giving it, feedback conversations can feel bloody awkward. But here's the thing: we all know we need it to grow.

This week on BIZ, leadership coach Lauren Humphrey, co-founder of The Mentable chats how to tackle the feedback minefield. We're exploring why feedback feels so intense (even when we ask for it), the difference between feedback and feelings, and how to build feedback into your work relationships without making it weird. From the psychology behind why we resist feedback to practical scripts for giving it to your boss or peers, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you master one of the most important workplace skills.

What you'll learn: 

  • The SARA model - why we all go through shock, anxiety, resistance, and acceptance when receiving feedback
  • How to tell the difference between feedback and conflict
  • Real scripts for giving feedback to peers, bosses, and team members
  • How to build feedback into your regular work rhythm so it stops feeling like a big deal

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

Resources Mentioned:

You can find more from Lauren here with some guides on some of the toughest feedback conversations to have:

'What to do when your boss needs feedback' - in Learna

'Giving your peers feedback' - in Learna

Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well (Even When It Is Off Base, Unfair, Poorly Delivered, and, Frankly, You're Not In the Mood) Hardcover by Douglas Stone (Author), Sheila Heen (Author)
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HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

GUEST: Lauren Humphrey (Co-founder The Mintable)

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> Feedback the word that makes most of us want to hide under our desks. Whether you're asking for it or giving it, feedback conversations can feel bloody awkward. But here's the thing: we all know we need it to grow.

This week on BIZ, leadership coach Lauren Humphrey, co-founder of The Mentable chats how to tackle the feedback minefield. We're exploring why feedback feels so intense (even when we ask for it), the difference between feedback and feelings, and how to build feedback into your work relationships without making it weird. From the psychology behind why we resist feedback to practical scripts for giving it to your boss or peers, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you master one of the most important workplace skills.

What you'll learn: 

  • The SARA model - why we all go through shock, anxiety, resistance, and acceptance when receiving feedback
  • How to tell the difference between feedback and conflict
  • Real scripts for giving feedback to peers, bosses, and team members
  • How to build feedback into your regular work rhythm so it stops feeling like a big deal

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

Resources Mentioned:

You can find more from Lauren here with some guides on some of the toughest feedback conversations to have:

'What to do when your boss needs feedback' - in Learna

'Giving your peers feedback' - in Learna

Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well (Even When It Is Off Base, Unfair, Poorly Delivered, and, Frankly, You're Not In the Mood) Hardcover by Douglas Stone (Author), Sheila Heen (Author)
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HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

GUEST: Lauren Humphrey (Co-founder The Mintable)

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> #WorkTok #CareerTips #ProfessionalGrowth #WorkplacePodcast #CareerPodcast #ConflictResolution #DifficultConversations #WorkTok, #CareerTips, #ProfessionalGrowth, #WorkplacePodcast, #CareerPodcast, #ConflictResolution, #DifficultConversations full Mamamia Podcasts 003d4987-5e86-4a79-b4f0-b34b0063aa82 003d4987-5e86-4a79-b4f0-b34b0063aa82 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1828 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/learna-feedback-biz INBOX: How to Upgrade Your Resume Without Lying INBOX: How to Upgrade Your Resume Without Lying Lying on your resume when everyone else seems to be getting ahead? Struggling with reference dilemmas when your boss left on bad terms? Or maybe you've accidentally discovered your company's secret layoff plans and don't know whether to warn your colleagues?

This week, we're diving into resume ethics, reference nightmares, and the ultimate workplace moral dilemma in our season finale.

What you'll learn:

• Resume Ethics Reality Check: Why changing your job title from "Marketing Intern" to "Marketing Coordinator" crosses the line from embellishment to lying, plus how to showcase expanded responsibilities without fabricating your actual role

• Reference Dilemma Solutions: Navigating tricky reference situations when bosses leave badly, whether you can use junior colleagues as references, and how to politely decline being someone's reference when they weren't great at their job

• The Ultimate Workplace Bombshell: What to do when you accidentally discover massive layoffs are coming while your colleagues are buying houses and planning weddings - should you warn them and risk your career, or stay silent?

Plus: A follow-up on sick leave rights - why Australian employees are never legally required to find their own replacement when calling in sick, even if it's written into their contract.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

BIZ: The Exact Script To Calling In Sick 

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HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
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AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

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]]> Lying on your resume when everyone else seems to be getting ahead? Struggling with reference dilemmas when your boss left on bad terms? Or maybe you've accidentally discovered your company's secret layoff plans and don't know whether to warn your colleagues?

This week, we're diving into resume ethics, reference nightmares, and the ultimate workplace moral dilemma in our season finale.

What you'll learn:

• Resume Ethics Reality Check: Why changing your job title from "Marketing Intern" to "Marketing Coordinator" crosses the line from embellishment to lying, plus how to showcase expanded responsibilities without fabricating your actual role

• Reference Dilemma Solutions: Navigating tricky reference situations when bosses leave badly, whether you can use junior colleagues as references, and how to politely decline being someone's reference when they weren't great at their job

• The Ultimate Workplace Bombshell: What to do when you accidentally discover massive layoffs are coming while your colleagues are buying houses and planning weddings - should you warn them and risk your career, or stay silent?

Plus: A follow-up on sick leave rights - why Australian employees are never legally required to find their own replacement when calling in sick, even if it's written into their contract.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

BIZ: The Exact Script To Calling In Sick 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!
Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

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HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 6955951b-dc5c-4c9f-9ad1-b34b00638b66 6955951b-dc5c-4c9f-9ad1-b34b00638b66 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1593 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/resume-truth-test The #1 Skill Every Team Manager Needs Right Now The #1 Skill Every Team Manager Needs Right Now Being a team manager isn't just about hitting targets - it's about helping your team grow and getting them ready for what's coming next. And right now, the skill that matters most is coaching!

Let's be honest - most new managers feel like they're drowning. Everything's coming at them, everyone's coming at them, and they're stuck in that old-school "delegate and instruct" mode that leaves everyone frustrated. But here's the thing: coaching isn't some mystical two-hour journey exploration. It can be a five-minute conversation with four simple questions.

This week, we break down why coaching is the unlock that transforms you from a micromanager into someone who actually develops their team. They're sharing the practical, no-nonsense approach that builds trust, develops independence, and helps you step back without stepping away.

What you'll learn:

• Why coaching beats the old "tell people what to do" management style every time

• The difference between coaching, mentoring, and managing (and when to use each)

• Five game-changing questions you can use right now - no certification required

• How to resist your "hero complex" and let your team actually solve problems

• The art of "snap coaching" - coaching in the moment when it matters most

• When NOT to coach (because sometimes you just need to give direction)

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

Resources Mentioned:

Learna:'Start coaching in the moment' - Learna'Stop being the team fixer' - Learna'Empower people with coaching' - Learna

Books:

Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stainer

The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay Stainer


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HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> Being a team manager isn't just about hitting targets - it's about helping your team grow and getting them ready for what's coming next. And right now, the skill that matters most is coaching!

Let's be honest - most new managers feel like they're drowning. Everything's coming at them, everyone's coming at them, and they're stuck in that old-school "delegate and instruct" mode that leaves everyone frustrated. But here's the thing: coaching isn't some mystical two-hour journey exploration. It can be a five-minute conversation with four simple questions.

This week, we break down why coaching is the unlock that transforms you from a micromanager into someone who actually develops their team. They're sharing the practical, no-nonsense approach that builds trust, develops independence, and helps you step back without stepping away.

What you'll learn:

• Why coaching beats the old "tell people what to do" management style every time

• The difference between coaching, mentoring, and managing (and when to use each)

• Five game-changing questions you can use right now - no certification required

• How to resist your "hero complex" and let your team actually solve problems

• The art of "snap coaching" - coaching in the moment when it matters most

• When NOT to coach (because sometimes you just need to give direction)

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

Resources Mentioned:

Learna:'Start coaching in the moment' - Learna'Stop being the team fixer' - Learna'Empower people with coaching' - Learna

Books:

Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stainer

The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay Stainer


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Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon! 

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 8a480e04-80e1-4fca-ad1c-b34b00636986 8a480e04-80e1-4fca-ad1c-b34b00636986 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1133 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/managers-coaching INBOX: How to Get Your Job Application Actually Seen (Ignore the TikTok Hacks) INBOX: How to Get Your Job Application Actually Seen (Ignore the TikTok Hacks) Feeling like you need to perform "interesting" at work by cramming business news and sitting in irrelevant meetings? Wondering if there's a secret timing hack for job applications that TikTok swears by? Or maybe you're the boss's unwanted favourite and it's making your work life hell?

This week, we're tackling workplace performance anxiety, job application myths, and the tricky politics of being singled out by management.

What you'll learn:

• The Performative Workplace Trap: Why forcing yourself to seem "interesting" through business news and irrelevant meetings is exhausting and unsustainable, plus authentic ways to stand out that actually showcase your personality

• Job Application Timing Truth: Debunking the TikTok theory about the "secret 24-48 hour window" and why you shouldn't game the system, plus real strategies for getting your resume noticed through referrals and connections

• Unwanted Favourite Survival Guide: How to set gentle boundaries when your boss overshares and plays favourites, managing the delicate power balance without losing your job or your colleagues' respect

Plus: The shocking Microsoft study revealing we're living in the "infinite work day" - from 6am email checks to 10pm inbox raids, and why 48% of us describe our workdays as complete chaos.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!
Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

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HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

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]]> Feeling like you need to perform "interesting" at work by cramming business news and sitting in irrelevant meetings? Wondering if there's a secret timing hack for job applications that TikTok swears by? Or maybe you're the boss's unwanted favourite and it's making your work life hell?

This week, we're tackling workplace performance anxiety, job application myths, and the tricky politics of being singled out by management.

What you'll learn:

• The Performative Workplace Trap: Why forcing yourself to seem "interesting" through business news and irrelevant meetings is exhausting and unsustainable, plus authentic ways to stand out that actually showcase your personality

• Job Application Timing Truth: Debunking the TikTok theory about the "secret 24-48 hour window" and why you shouldn't game the system, plus real strategies for getting your resume noticed through referrals and connections

• Unwanted Favourite Survival Guide: How to set gentle boundaries when your boss overshares and plays favourites, managing the delicate power balance without losing your job or your colleagues' respect

Plus: The shocking Microsoft study revealing we're living in the "infinite work day" - from 6am email checks to 10pm inbox raids, and why 48% of us describe our workdays as complete chaos.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!
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AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts ab50b6b2-7046-4aee-9a0b-b34b00634064 ab50b6b2-7046-4aee-9a0b-b34b00634064 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1126 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/inbox-how-to-get-your-job-application-actually-seen-ignore-the-tiktok-hacks How To Speak With Confidence (Even When You're Freaking Out) How To Speak With Confidence (Even When You're Freaking Out) Public speaking. Presentations. Speaking up in meetings. It's the stuff of sweaty palms and racing thoughts, and yet, we're all expected to be good at it.

Let's be honest - most of us would rather do literally anything else than stand up and speak in front of people. The pressure to "sound confident" when you're internally screaming can feel paralysing. But here's the thing: you don't have to pretend to be someone you're not to get better at this.

This week, Lisa and Em get honest about the fear so many of us feel when it comes to using our voice at work. Whether it's a team meeting, a client pitch, or standing on stage with a microphone, they're sharing their own journeys - from awkward silences to the strategies that actually work.

What you'll learn:

• The public speaking confidence ladder - how to work your way up from "terrified to speak in meetings" to actual presentations

• Why recording yourself (audio only) is genuinely life-changing practice

• The "headline, proof, connection" structure that stops you rambling

• How to recover when your brain completely abandons you mid-speech

• Real talk on the classics: saying "um," blanking, and speaking way too fast

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

Resources Mentioned:

'Why your skills have an expiry date, and what to do about it' with Andrea ClarkeTalk like TED by Carmine Gallo

'Managing nerves when presenting' in Learna.Tell stories that stick' in Learna.How to sell ideas' in Learna.'How to structure your thoughts under pressure' in Learna.
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Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon! 

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> Public speaking. Presentations. Speaking up in meetings. It's the stuff of sweaty palms and racing thoughts, and yet, we're all expected to be good at it.

Let's be honest - most of us would rather do literally anything else than stand up and speak in front of people. The pressure to "sound confident" when you're internally screaming can feel paralysing. But here's the thing: you don't have to pretend to be someone you're not to get better at this.

This week, Lisa and Em get honest about the fear so many of us feel when it comes to using our voice at work. Whether it's a team meeting, a client pitch, or standing on stage with a microphone, they're sharing their own journeys - from awkward silences to the strategies that actually work.

What you'll learn:

• The public speaking confidence ladder - how to work your way up from "terrified to speak in meetings" to actual presentations

• Why recording yourself (audio only) is genuinely life-changing practice

• The "headline, proof, connection" structure that stops you rambling

• How to recover when your brain completely abandons you mid-speech

• Real talk on the classics: saying "um," blanking, and speaking way too fast

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

Resources Mentioned:

'Why your skills have an expiry date, and what to do about it' with Andrea ClarkeTalk like TED by Carmine Gallo

'Managing nerves when presenting' in Learna.Tell stories that stick' in Learna.How to sell ideas' in Learna.'How to structure your thoughts under pressure' in Learna.
THE END BITS
Support independent women's media.
Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon! 

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 72a8d8f1-da28-4f6a-864e-b34b0062f944 72a8d8f1-da28-4f6a-864e-b34b0062f944 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1968 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/how-to-speak-with-confidence-even-when-youre-freaking-out INBOX: The ChatGPT Bias That's Costing Women Thousands in Salary INBOX: The ChatGPT Bias That's Costing Women Thousands in Salary Dealing with a colleague who clearly can't stand you? Managing a scattered team across multiple cities? Or trying to function at work while your heart is completely shattered?

This week, we're diving deep into three workplace situations that test your emotional intelligence - from navigating hostile colleagues to building team cohesion across state lines, plus surviving the office when you're going through the worst breakup of your life.

What you'll learn:

• Hostile Colleague Survival Guide: When "kill them with kindness" isn't working, how to recognise when workplace tension crosses into bullying territory, and the exact conversation to have with HR when it's affecting your performance

• Multi-City Team Management Reality Check: Why your company might be setting you up to fail, the team leader structure that actually works across Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Adelaide, and how to push back when you're not given the tools for success

• Heartbreak at Work Handbook: The surprising difference between pre and post-COVID heartbreak recovery, why taking mental health leave for relationship breakdown is completely valid, and how being honest with colleagues can turn them into your support network

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!
Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

THE END BITS
Support independent women's media
Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Dealing with a colleague who clearly can't stand you? Managing a scattered team across multiple cities? Or trying to function at work while your heart is completely shattered?

This week, we're diving deep into three workplace situations that test your emotional intelligence - from navigating hostile colleagues to building team cohesion across state lines, plus surviving the office when you're going through the worst breakup of your life.

What you'll learn:

• Hostile Colleague Survival Guide: When "kill them with kindness" isn't working, how to recognise when workplace tension crosses into bullying territory, and the exact conversation to have with HR when it's affecting your performance

• Multi-City Team Management Reality Check: Why your company might be setting you up to fail, the team leader structure that actually works across Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Adelaide, and how to push back when you're not given the tools for success

• Heartbreak at Work Handbook: The surprising difference between pre and post-COVID heartbreak recovery, why taking mental health leave for relationship breakdown is completely valid, and how being honest with colleagues can turn them into your support network

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!
Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

THE END BITS
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Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Mamamia Podcasts e8e7e589-65ad-479f-8afb-b34b0062e343 e8e7e589-65ad-479f-8afb-b34b0062e343 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1243 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/biz-inbox-11-09 The Leadership Reset: 3 Things to Try This Week The Leadership Reset: 3 Things to Try This Week Let's be honest...the leadership playbook that worked five years ago is failing spectacularly right now. The world has fundamentally changed, and clinging to the old "hero leader" approach isn't just outdated, it's actively damaging your team. This week, we're ditching the pressure to have all the answers and exploring why getting curious beats being right.

From why self-aware leaders crush those who think they're perfect, to choosing confidence over certainty. We explore why thinking in loops beats linear planning, tackle the self-preservation trap making leaders hoard information, and bust the myth that good leaders always know what to do.

What you'll learn:

• The one question that separates great leaders from terrible ones: "What's more important - being right or solving this?"

• How to use the 70/20/10 planning model when your boss still wants that impossible five-year plan

• Why "seeker" leaders outperform "teller" leaders every time (and how to make the switch)

• The health monitor trick that spots team problems before they explode

• How to set up working agreements that stop you becoming the office firefighter

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

 

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Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon! 

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

GUEST: Dom Price 

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

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]]> Let's be honest...the leadership playbook that worked five years ago is failing spectacularly right now. The world has fundamentally changed, and clinging to the old "hero leader" approach isn't just outdated, it's actively damaging your team. This week, we're ditching the pressure to have all the answers and exploring why getting curious beats being right.

From why self-aware leaders crush those who think they're perfect, to choosing confidence over certainty. We explore why thinking in loops beats linear planning, tackle the self-preservation trap making leaders hoard information, and bust the myth that good leaders always know what to do.

What you'll learn:

• The one question that separates great leaders from terrible ones: "What's more important - being right or solving this?"

• How to use the 70/20/10 planning model when your boss still wants that impossible five-year plan

• Why "seeker" leaders outperform "teller" leaders every time (and how to make the switch)

• The health monitor trick that spots team problems before they explode

• How to set up working agreements that stop you becoming the office firefighter

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

 

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Support independent women's media.
Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon! 

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

GUEST: Dom Price 

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts f7736ce4-33d0-4e56-83e9-b34b0062c782 f7736ce4-33d0-4e56-83e9-b34b0062c782 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1807 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/leaders2025-domprice INBOX: What Recruiters Really Want on Your Resume & The Sick Day Script You Need INBOX: What Recruiters Really Want on Your Resume & The Sick Day Script You Need Been thrown into running team meetings without a clue how to actually run them? Stressing about whether to mention that decade-old school captain role on your resume? Or maybe you're overthinking the "proper" way to call in sick at 3am when you're genuinely unwell?

This week, we're tackling three workplace dilemmas that will have you nodding along going "yup, I've definitely been there" - from meeting management that actually works to resume anxiety relief, plus the real protocol for sick days without the guilt.

What you'll learn:

• Meeting Management That Actually Works: Why agendas are your secret weapon, how to assign roles so people engage instead of zone out, and the psychology trick that makes you the facilitator, not the bad guy

• Resume Reality Check: What recruiters actually scan for in 2025, why you need different versions for different roles, and how to leverage LinkedIn as your detailed story while keeping resumes conversational

• Sick Day Confidence Script: The timing that actually matters, how much detail to share (spoiler: not much), and why women especially need to stop feeling guilty about using entitled leave

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!
Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

THE END BITS
Support independent women's media
Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

BIZ UPDATE:

Sarah Davidson has been sharing her career wisdom with us, and now she's officially here to stay. She's joining BIZ Inbox full-time as co-host alongside Em Vernem and honestly, we couldn't be more excited.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

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]]> Been thrown into running team meetings without a clue how to actually run them? Stressing about whether to mention that decade-old school captain role on your resume? Or maybe you're overthinking the "proper" way to call in sick at 3am when you're genuinely unwell?

This week, we're tackling three workplace dilemmas that will have you nodding along going "yup, I've definitely been there" - from meeting management that actually works to resume anxiety relief, plus the real protocol for sick days without the guilt.

What you'll learn:

• Meeting Management That Actually Works: Why agendas are your secret weapon, how to assign roles so people engage instead of zone out, and the psychology trick that makes you the facilitator, not the bad guy

• Resume Reality Check: What recruiters actually scan for in 2025, why you need different versions for different roles, and how to leverage LinkedIn as your detailed story while keeping resumes conversational

• Sick Day Confidence Script: The timing that actually matters, how much detail to share (spoiler: not much), and why women especially need to stop feeling guilty about using entitled leave

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!
Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

THE END BITS
Support independent women's media
Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

BIZ UPDATE:

Sarah Davidson has been sharing her career wisdom with us, and now she's officially here to stay. She's joining BIZ Inbox full-time as co-host alongside Em Vernem and honestly, we couldn't be more excited.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 8b35e4a2-8f92-48d6-9d2d-b34800705113 8b35e4a2-8f92-48d6-9d2d-b34800705113 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1248 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/biz-ep31b-040925 The Job Interview Mistakes Everyone Makes (And How To Fix Them) The Job Interview Mistakes Everyone Makes (And How To Fix Them) There's one moment that can completely transform your career trajectory, the job interview. Yet most of us approach it with outdated advice, generic answers, and crossed fingers. We rock up thinking we can wing it, hoping they won't ask about our biggest weakness and secretly panicking about whether we've done enough research. Meanwhile, there's always that one candidate who seems to have it all figured out, asking thoughtful questions and making genuine connections. What's their secret?

The truth is, interviewing is a skill that can be mastered. And when you get it right, it opens doors you never thought possible.

This week on BIZ, we're breaking down how to turn interview anxiety into interview advantage. Whether you're re-entering the workforce, changing careers, or climbing the ladder, this is your roadmap to interview success.

Here's what we're covering:

• The strategic research that sets you apart before you even walk through the door

• Four powerful questions that demonstrate you're serious about the role

• The simple preparation technique that calms your nerves and keeps you focused

• How to transform rejection into your next opportunity

• Eli Gunduz's proven "Pitch–Proof–Ping–Personalise" method that recruiters can't ignore 

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

Resources Mentioned: 

• Eli Gunduz's  "Pitch–Proof–Ping–Personalise" method


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Support independent women's media.
Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon! 

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> There's one moment that can completely transform your career trajectory, the job interview. Yet most of us approach it with outdated advice, generic answers, and crossed fingers. We rock up thinking we can wing it, hoping they won't ask about our biggest weakness and secretly panicking about whether we've done enough research. Meanwhile, there's always that one candidate who seems to have it all figured out, asking thoughtful questions and making genuine connections. What's their secret?

The truth is, interviewing is a skill that can be mastered. And when you get it right, it opens doors you never thought possible.

This week on BIZ, we're breaking down how to turn interview anxiety into interview advantage. Whether you're re-entering the workforce, changing careers, or climbing the ladder, this is your roadmap to interview success.

Here's what we're covering:

• The strategic research that sets you apart before you even walk through the door

• Four powerful questions that demonstrate you're serious about the role

• The simple preparation technique that calms your nerves and keeps you focused

• How to transform rejection into your next opportunity

• Eli Gunduz's proven "Pitch–Proof–Ping–Personalise" method that recruiters can't ignore 

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

Resources Mentioned: 

• Eli Gunduz's  "Pitch–Proof–Ping–Personalise" method


THE END BITS
Support independent women's media.
Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon! 

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 72be7f0f-5d5c-47cf-a786-b347017b750e 72be7f0f-5d5c-47cf-a786-b347017b750e Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1633 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/jobinterview-careerhacks INBOX: How to Get Feedback From a Boss Who Never Gives It INBOX: How to Get Feedback From a Boss Who Never Gives It Got a boss who's lovely but completely useless at giving feedback? Dreading every Monday morning and wondering how everyone else makes their nine-to-five look so Instagram-worthy? Or maybe you've been added to the office gossip Slack channel and don't know whether to stay in the drama or make your escape?

This week, we're tackling three workplace situations that'll feel painfully familiar - from getting constructive feedback when your manager won't give it, to romanticising your work life when you've lost that loving feeling, plus navigating the ultimate office drama dilemma.

What you'll learn:

• Feedback-Free Boss Solutions: Why your manager thinks about you way less than you think, how to schedule monthly feedback meetings that actually work, and why seeking feedback from peers and other leaders is just as valuable

• Work Life Romance Revival: How to tell the difference between normal work slumps and serious burnout, why those aesthetic work TikToks are total BS, and practical ways to fall back in love with your job when everything feels like a chore

• Gossip Channel Escape Routes: The "toxic" advice vs. the legal-brain approach to leaving workplace drama chats, plus exact scripts for extracting yourself without burning bridges or looking like a snitch

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!
Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

THE END BITS
Support independent women's media
Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

BIZ UPDATE:

Sarah Davidson has been sharing her career wisdom with us, and now she's officially here to stay. She's joining BIZ Inbox full-time as co-host alongside Em Vernem and honestly, we couldn't be more excited.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Got a boss who's lovely but completely useless at giving feedback? Dreading every Monday morning and wondering how everyone else makes their nine-to-five look so Instagram-worthy? Or maybe you've been added to the office gossip Slack channel and don't know whether to stay in the drama or make your escape?

This week, we're tackling three workplace situations that'll feel painfully familiar - from getting constructive feedback when your manager won't give it, to romanticising your work life when you've lost that loving feeling, plus navigating the ultimate office drama dilemma.

What you'll learn:

• Feedback-Free Boss Solutions: Why your manager thinks about you way less than you think, how to schedule monthly feedback meetings that actually work, and why seeking feedback from peers and other leaders is just as valuable

• Work Life Romance Revival: How to tell the difference between normal work slumps and serious burnout, why those aesthetic work TikToks are total BS, and practical ways to fall back in love with your job when everything feels like a chore

• Gossip Channel Escape Routes: The "toxic" advice vs. the legal-brain approach to leaving workplace drama chats, plus exact scripts for extracting yourself without burning bridges or looking like a snitch

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!
Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

THE END BITS
Support independent women's media
Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

BIZ UPDATE:

Sarah Davidson has been sharing her career wisdom with us, and now she's officially here to stay. She's joining BIZ Inbox full-time as co-host alongside Em Vernem and honestly, we couldn't be more excited.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 8f09b425-a565-4adf-96dc-b3450174f93e 8f09b425-a565-4adf-96dc-b3450174f93e Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1061 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/biz-ep30b-280825 You Don't Have to Choose: How To Have Ambition After Maternity Leave You Don't Have to Choose: How To Have Ambition After Maternity Leave Let's be honest...thinking you can just pick up where you left off after maternity leave is like expecting to run a marathon after taking a year off training. Everything's changed - including you. This week, we're tackling the messy, meaningful reality of returning to work after maternity leave and how to keep growing your career when your priorities have completely shifted.

From navigating the emotional whirlwind of feeling like a different person at work, to mastering the art of being visible when you're working part-time. We explore why the "mental load" hits harder than anyone warns you about, tackle the confidence crisis that comes with feeling like people are doing you a favour by giving you part-time work, and bust the myth that career growth stops when you start working flexibly.

What you'll learn: 

  • How to have the pre-return conversation that prevents you from drowning in an impossible workload

    • The salary negotiation reality check - if you were on $100k full-time, that budget still exists for your part-time return

    • Why being strategic about visibility beats showing up to everything (and the PAYO method that makes every meeting count)

Resources Mentioned: 

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


THE END BITS
Support independent women's media.
Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon! 

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

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We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.
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]]> Let's be honest...thinking you can just pick up where you left off after maternity leave is like expecting to run a marathon after taking a year off training. Everything's changed - including you. This week, we're tackling the messy, meaningful reality of returning to work after maternity leave and how to keep growing your career when your priorities have completely shifted.

From navigating the emotional whirlwind of feeling like a different person at work, to mastering the art of being visible when you're working part-time. We explore why the "mental load" hits harder than anyone warns you about, tackle the confidence crisis that comes with feeling like people are doing you a favour by giving you part-time work, and bust the myth that career growth stops when you start working flexibly.

What you'll learn: 

  • How to have the pre-return conversation that prevents you from drowning in an impossible workload

    • The salary negotiation reality check - if you were on $100k full-time, that budget still exists for your part-time return

    • Why being strategic about visibility beats showing up to everything (and the PAYO method that makes every meeting count)

Resources Mentioned: 

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


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Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon! 

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.
We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.
It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get:

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts de9ebd72-2343-4758-8c28-b32801898f7f de9ebd72-2343-4758-8c28-b32801898f7f Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1663 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/ep-9a-260825-back-to-work-still-building-your-career INBOX: Work Wife Red Flags, WFH Hacks & New Role Reality Checks INBOX: Work Wife Red Flags, WFH Hacks & New Role Reality Checks Feeling like the office weakest link in your new role? Your partner's "work wife / husband" making you seriously uncomfortable? Or maybe you're just trying to master the art of looking busy on those "done by lunch" WFH Fridays?

This week, we're serving up the exact strategies and scripts you need to handle these sticky situations - from reframing new role anxiety to having that awkward work wife conversation, plus tactical Friday WFH hacks.

What you'll learn:

• New Role Confidence Toolkit: Why the "drowning" feeling means you're doing it right, plus how to reframe imposter syndrome using the HP study that shows men apply at 60% qualified

• Friday WFH Survival Tactics: Specific strategies for spreading workload, scheduling emails, and staying available without being glued to your desk

• The Work Wife Conversation Script: Exact approaches for discussing boundaries with your partner and red flags to watch for when workplace friendships cross the line

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!
Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.
We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.
It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get:

  • $10 e-gift card
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THE END BITS
Support independent women's media
Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

BIZ UPDATE:

Sarah Davidson has been sharing her career wisdom with us, and now she's officially here to stay. She's joining BIZ Inbox full-time as co-host alongside Em Vernem and honestly, we couldn't be more excited.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Feeling like the office weakest link in your new role? Your partner's "work wife / husband" making you seriously uncomfortable? Or maybe you're just trying to master the art of looking busy on those "done by lunch" WFH Fridays?

This week, we're serving up the exact strategies and scripts you need to handle these sticky situations - from reframing new role anxiety to having that awkward work wife conversation, plus tactical Friday WFH hacks.

What you'll learn:

• New Role Confidence Toolkit: Why the "drowning" feeling means you're doing it right, plus how to reframe imposter syndrome using the HP study that shows men apply at 60% qualified

• Friday WFH Survival Tactics: Specific strategies for spreading workload, scheduling emails, and staying available without being glued to your desk

• The Work Wife Conversation Script: Exact approaches for discussing boundaries with your partner and red flags to watch for when workplace friendships cross the line

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!
Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.
We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.
It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get:

  • $10 e-gift card
  • 1 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber)

Survey here
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THE END BITS
Support independent women's media
Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

BIZ UPDATE:

Sarah Davidson has been sharing her career wisdom with us, and now she's officially here to stay. She's joining BIZ Inbox full-time as co-host alongside Em Vernem and honestly, we couldn't be more excited.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Mamamia Podcasts b3e37d2a-ef19-4fbb-9602-b33f00012449 b3e37d2a-ef19-4fbb-9602-b33f00012449 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1114 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/workwives-biz Why Your Skills Have an Expiry Date (And What to Do About It) Why Your Skills Have an Expiry Date (And What to Do About It) Let's be honest...waiting until you feel "ready" to make a career move is like waiting for the perfect weather to start exercising. It's never going to happen, and meanwhile, everyone else is getting ahead. This week, we're diving deep into why learning isn't just nice-to-have anymore - it's career insurance. Our guest Andrea Clark has spent her career helping people adapt fast, and she doesn't believe in waiting until you're ready to grow.

From recognizing when that "mutual value exchange" with your employer has run its course, to spotting signals of change before they become obvious to everyone else. We explore why Andrea invested $3,000 in an AI course back in 2017 (spoiler: it paid off massively) and tackle the biggest blocker to career growth - thinking you need to feel 100% confident before taking action.

What you'll learn:

• The "mutual value exchange" test to know when it's time to move on

• How to spot signals of change 5 years before your industry

• Micro-learning strategies for busy people who think they don't have time

• Why courage brings clarity and how to turn experiments into evidence

• How to align your learning goals with where your business is heading in 2030

Resources:

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


THE END BITS
Support independent women's media.
Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon! 

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

GUEST: Andrea Clarke

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.
We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.
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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Let's be honest...waiting until you feel "ready" to make a career move is like waiting for the perfect weather to start exercising. It's never going to happen, and meanwhile, everyone else is getting ahead. This week, we're diving deep into why learning isn't just nice-to-have anymore - it's career insurance. Our guest Andrea Clark has spent her career helping people adapt fast, and she doesn't believe in waiting until you're ready to grow.

From recognizing when that "mutual value exchange" with your employer has run its course, to spotting signals of change before they become obvious to everyone else. We explore why Andrea invested $3,000 in an AI course back in 2017 (spoiler: it paid off massively) and tackle the biggest blocker to career growth - thinking you need to feel 100% confident before taking action.

What you'll learn:

• The "mutual value exchange" test to know when it's time to move on

• How to spot signals of change 5 years before your industry

• Micro-learning strategies for busy people who think they don't have time

• Why courage brings clarity and how to turn experiments into evidence

• How to align your learning goals with where your business is heading in 2030

Resources:

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


THE END BITS
Support independent women's media.
Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon! 

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

GUEST: Andrea Clarke

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.
We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.
It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get:

  • $10 e-gift card
  • 1 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber)

Survey here
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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 392f0b02-4011-4ccf-b0a7-b32801895185 392f0b02-4011-4ccf-b0a7-b32801895185 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1879 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/career-biz INBOX: The Oversharer Shutdown & When Your Breakup Becomes Everyone's Business INBOX: The Oversharer Shutdown & When Your Breakup Becomes Everyone's Business Workplace oversharing making you cringe? Your messy ex just applied to work at your company? And someone definitely overheard you venting about colleagues to your husband?

This week, we're tackling the most awkward workplace situations that have you lying awake at 3am wondering how to fix them. We decode the delicate art of telling a colleague they share way too much personal information, reveal what to do when your romantic history collides with your professional life, and share the exact words to use when your private conversation becomes very public.

What you'll discover:

• The Oversharer's Dilemma: How to address a colleague who won't stop talking about their period and sex life without becoming the office prude

• The Ex-Files: Real strategies for when your messy breakup threatens to invade your workplace (plus Em's brutal confession about sabotaging an ex's job application)

• The Overheard Conversation: Exactly what to say when someone catches you venting about work to your spouse

• The Boundary Setting Masterclass: Why reading the room is everything and how different workplaces have wildly different tolerance levels

• The Awkwardness Antidote: Why addressing uncomfortable situations head-on is always better than letting them fester

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!
Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.
We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.
It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get:

  • $10 e-gift card
  • 1 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber)

Survey here
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THE END BITS
Support independent women's media
Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

BIZ UPDATE:

Sarah Davidson has been sharing her career wisdom with us, and now she's officially here to stay. She's joining BIZ Inbox full-time as co-host alongside Em Vernem and honestly, we couldn't be more excited.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Workplace oversharing making you cringe? Your messy ex just applied to work at your company? And someone definitely overheard you venting about colleagues to your husband?

This week, we're tackling the most awkward workplace situations that have you lying awake at 3am wondering how to fix them. We decode the delicate art of telling a colleague they share way too much personal information, reveal what to do when your romantic history collides with your professional life, and share the exact words to use when your private conversation becomes very public.

What you'll discover:

• The Oversharer's Dilemma: How to address a colleague who won't stop talking about their period and sex life without becoming the office prude

• The Ex-Files: Real strategies for when your messy breakup threatens to invade your workplace (plus Em's brutal confession about sabotaging an ex's job application)

• The Overheard Conversation: Exactly what to say when someone catches you venting about work to your spouse

• The Boundary Setting Masterclass: Why reading the room is everything and how different workplaces have wildly different tolerance levels

• The Awkwardness Antidote: Why addressing uncomfortable situations head-on is always better than letting them fester

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!
Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.
We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.
It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get:

  • $10 e-gift card
  • 1 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber)

Survey here
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THE END BITS
Support independent women's media
Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

BIZ UPDATE:

Sarah Davidson has been sharing her career wisdom with us, and now she's officially here to stay. She's joining BIZ Inbox full-time as co-host alongside Em Vernem and honestly, we couldn't be more excited.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 2235544d-7c0b-4795-b0c8-b32801897214 2235544d-7c0b-4795-b0c8-b32801897214 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1211 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/oversharer-boundarymasterclass How To Show Up Without Showing Off How To Show Up Without Showing Off Let's be honest...stuff like "personal branding" and "networking" can feel so cringey. But this kind of work - building relationships, putting yourself out there, making sure people know what you do - isn't optional anymore.

This week, we're tackling the awkward space between wanting recognition and not wanting to feel like you're constantly selling yourself. We explore why 70% of Australian jobs happen through the "hidden job market" and how making your "invisible work" visible is key to career growth without the cringe factor.

From the difference between visible work (what's in your job description) and invisible work (the relationships you build and unique perspective you bring) to navigating LinkedIn's evolution from professional networking to... whatever it is now. We unpack how to do it in a way that feels like you - not like you're selling yourself - plus practical ways to start showing up without feeling like a walking LinkedIn post.

What you'll learn:

  • Why "idea promotion" feels so much better than self-promotion (and gets better results)
  • The low-effort, high-impact strategies to start building visibility this week
  • How to use LinkedIn authentically without becoming one of those people with the em-dashes
  • Why commenting meaningfully beats posting your own content when you're starting out
  • The art of casual networking that doesn't feel like networking at all
  • How to reconnect with former colleagues without it being weird

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


THE END BITS
Support independent women's media.
Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon! 

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.
We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.
It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get:

  • $10 e-gift card
  • 1 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber)

Survey here
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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Let's be honest...stuff like "personal branding" and "networking" can feel so cringey. But this kind of work - building relationships, putting yourself out there, making sure people know what you do - isn't optional anymore.

This week, we're tackling the awkward space between wanting recognition and not wanting to feel like you're constantly selling yourself. We explore why 70% of Australian jobs happen through the "hidden job market" and how making your "invisible work" visible is key to career growth without the cringe factor.

From the difference between visible work (what's in your job description) and invisible work (the relationships you build and unique perspective you bring) to navigating LinkedIn's evolution from professional networking to... whatever it is now. We unpack how to do it in a way that feels like you - not like you're selling yourself - plus practical ways to start showing up without feeling like a walking LinkedIn post.

What you'll learn:

  • Why "idea promotion" feels so much better than self-promotion (and gets better results)
  • The low-effort, high-impact strategies to start building visibility this week
  • How to use LinkedIn authentically without becoming one of those people with the em-dashes
  • Why commenting meaningfully beats posting your own content when you're starting out
  • The art of casual networking that doesn't feel like networking at all
  • How to reconnect with former colleagues without it being weird

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


THE END BITS
Support independent women's media.
Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon! 

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.
We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.
It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get:

  • $10 e-gift card
  • 1 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber)

Survey here
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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 0845fa1b-0092-4b80-8e36-b32801893f93 0845fa1b-0092-4b80-8e36-b32801893f93 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1543 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/ep-7a-120825-how-to-show-up-without-showing-off INBOX: Say This Instead Of "That's Not My Job" & The Networking Script That Works INBOX: Say This Instead Of "That's Not My Job" & The Networking Script That Works Do networking events make you want to hide in the bathroom? Your colleagues keep dumping their disasters on your desk? And everyone's talking about "conscious unbossing" like it's the career move of the century?

This week, we're diving deep into the workplace trends that are reshaping how we think about success. We decode the viral conscious unbossing movement that's got Gen Z turning down promotions (and whether it's genius or career suicide), plus we tackle the networking game without sounding desperate and reveal the diplomatic ways to tell colleagues their chaos isn't your problem.

What you'll discover:

• The Conscious Unbossing Reality Check: Why turning down promotions might be the smartest move you never considered

• The Zookeeper's Power Move: How one woman refused every promotion to stay happy (and why her boss loved it)

• The Networking Breakthrough: The one question that transforms awkward coffee chats into real connections

• The Boundary Setting Bible: Diplomatic ways to say "that's not my job" without burning bridges

• The Small Talk Truth: Why everyone who says they "hate small talk" is missing the point

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.
We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.
It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get:

  • $10 e-gift card
  • 1 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber)

Survey here
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THE END BITS
Support independent women's media
Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

BIZ UPDATE:

Sarah Davidson has been sharing her career wisdom with us, and now she's officially here to stay. She's joining BIZ Inbox full-time as co-host alongside Em Vernem and honestly, we couldn't be more excited.

Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Do networking events make you want to hide in the bathroom? Your colleagues keep dumping their disasters on your desk? And everyone's talking about "conscious unbossing" like it's the career move of the century?

This week, we're diving deep into the workplace trends that are reshaping how we think about success. We decode the viral conscious unbossing movement that's got Gen Z turning down promotions (and whether it's genius or career suicide), plus we tackle the networking game without sounding desperate and reveal the diplomatic ways to tell colleagues their chaos isn't your problem.

What you'll discover:

• The Conscious Unbossing Reality Check: Why turning down promotions might be the smartest move you never considered

• The Zookeeper's Power Move: How one woman refused every promotion to stay happy (and why her boss loved it)

• The Networking Breakthrough: The one question that transforms awkward coffee chats into real connections

• The Boundary Setting Bible: Diplomatic ways to say "that's not my job" without burning bridges

• The Small Talk Truth: Why everyone who says they "hate small talk" is missing the point

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.
We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.
It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get:

  • $10 e-gift card
  • 1 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber)

Survey here
T&Cs here


THE END BITS
Support independent women's media
Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

BIZ UPDATE:

Sarah Davidson has been sharing her career wisdom with us, and now she's officially here to stay. She's joining BIZ Inbox full-time as co-host alongside Em Vernem and honestly, we couldn't be more excited.

Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts edf920c8-dc09-4c30-beef-b32801892345 edf920c8-dc09-4c30-beef-b32801892345 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1041 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/networking-consciousunbossing How To Get Out Of The "We've Always Done It This Way" Trap How To Get Out Of The "We've Always Done It This Way" Trap Ever suggest something new at work only to hear "that's just how we do things here" and watch the energy completely deflate? Yeah, we've all been there. This week, we're chatting with Wade Kingsley about breaking free from status quo thinking and actually getting your ideas heard without being shut down or laughed at (been there too).

Wade breaks down why most workplaces are set up to reward playing it safe, how to identify whether you're a Dreamer, Doer, or Doubter on your team, and the genius strategy of testing ideas in kitchen conversations before you pitch them to the boss. Plus, we dive into why creativity isn't about having the most artistic job - it's about getting curious and asking "but what if we tried this instead?" when everyone else just accepts the way things are.

What you'll learn:

  • The Three Creative Types and why your team needs all of them (spoiler: it's not just about the big idea people)
  • Why you should never pitch your brilliant idea to the boss first - and who to talk to instead
  • The 'Five Whys' technique for getting to the real problem (not just what's on the surface)
  • How to frame risky ideas as "experiments" so people actually want to try them
  • The art of separating brainstorming from reality-checking so ideas don't get killed instantly
  • How to build creative confidence even when you've been shot down before

Our new BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


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HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

GUEST: Wade Kingsley

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> Ever suggest something new at work only to hear "that's just how we do things here" and watch the energy completely deflate? Yeah, we've all been there. This week, we're chatting with Wade Kingsley about breaking free from status quo thinking and actually getting your ideas heard without being shut down or laughed at (been there too).

Wade breaks down why most workplaces are set up to reward playing it safe, how to identify whether you're a Dreamer, Doer, or Doubter on your team, and the genius strategy of testing ideas in kitchen conversations before you pitch them to the boss. Plus, we dive into why creativity isn't about having the most artistic job - it's about getting curious and asking "but what if we tried this instead?" when everyone else just accepts the way things are.

What you'll learn:

  • The Three Creative Types and why your team needs all of them (spoiler: it's not just about the big idea people)
  • Why you should never pitch your brilliant idea to the boss first - and who to talk to instead
  • The 'Five Whys' technique for getting to the real problem (not just what's on the surface)
  • How to frame risky ideas as "experiments" so people actually want to try them
  • The art of separating brainstorming from reality-checking so ideas don't get killed instantly
  • How to build creative confidence even when you've been shot down before

Our new BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


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HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

GUEST: Wade Kingsley

SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 3c822797-a206-4657-be0d-b3280188f969 3c822797-a206-4657-be0d-b3280188f969 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1910 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/how-to-get-out-of-the-weve-always-done-it-this-way-trap-05-07 INBOX: How To Stop Your Boss Stealing Your Ideas & Bounce Back From Office Tears INBOX: How To Stop Your Boss Stealing Your Ideas & Bounce Back From Office Tears Your boss just stole your brilliant idea. Again. While you're sitting there feeling invisible, they're presenting "their" genius solution to the entire leadership team. Sound familiar? You're not alone. Idea theft is alive and well in Australian offices, and this week we're giving you the tools to fight back. We're also tackling the mortifying moment we've all had - crying at work - and helping a millennial navigate the tricky waters of managing a team of boomers. This week we're solving workplace dilemmas that hit close to home, from generational clashes to protecting your intellectual property!

What you'll learn:

• The Authority Paradox: How to earn respect when you're the youngest person in charge

• The Credit Protection System: Simple tactics to stop your boss stealing your ideas

• The Crying Recovery Plan: How to bounce back professionally after showing emotion at work

• The Generational Bridge: Why adapting your style (temporarily) isn't selling out

• The Paper Trail Strategy: Creating evidence that protects your contributions

• The Salary Reality Check: Australia's highest-paying jobs revealed (surgeons still dominating at $472K)

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!

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Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

BIZ UPDATE:

Sarah Davidson has been sharing her career wisdom with us, and now she's officially here to stay. She's joining BIZ Inbox full-time as co-host alongside Em Vernem and honestly, we couldn't be more excited.

Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Your boss just stole your brilliant idea. Again. While you're sitting there feeling invisible, they're presenting "their" genius solution to the entire leadership team. Sound familiar? You're not alone. Idea theft is alive and well in Australian offices, and this week we're giving you the tools to fight back. We're also tackling the mortifying moment we've all had - crying at work - and helping a millennial navigate the tricky waters of managing a team of boomers. This week we're solving workplace dilemmas that hit close to home, from generational clashes to protecting your intellectual property!

What you'll learn:

• The Authority Paradox: How to earn respect when you're the youngest person in charge

• The Credit Protection System: Simple tactics to stop your boss stealing your ideas

• The Crying Recovery Plan: How to bounce back professionally after showing emotion at work

• The Generational Bridge: Why adapting your style (temporarily) isn't selling out

• The Paper Trail Strategy: Creating evidence that protects your contributions

• The Salary Reality Check: Australia's highest-paying jobs revealed (surgeons still dominating at $472K)

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

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Support independent women's media
Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

BIZ UPDATE:

Sarah Davidson has been sharing her career wisdom with us, and now she's officially here to stay. She's joining BIZ Inbox full-time as co-host alongside Em Vernem and honestly, we couldn't be more excited.

Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 19b2f0ca-a756-4b1a-84ef-b3280188de99 19b2f0ca-a756-4b1a-84ef-b3280188de99 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1337 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/inbox-31st-of-aug How To Work Your Way Up (And Actually Get There) How To Work Your Way Up (And Actually Get There) Working your way up isn't just about putting in more hours or waiting your turn. It's about being strategic, being visible, and knowing how to navigate the messy middle - like relationships, timing, and office politics. This week, we're giving you the exact playbook to stop waiting around for someone to tell you that you're ready for a promotion and how to actually make it happen instead.

We dig into how to know if you're actually ready to move up (spoiler: time in seat doesn't equal readiness), the art of asking for advancement without sounding pushy or awkward, and how to build the kind of reputation that makes people want to champion your career. Plus, we tackle what to do when you tick all the boxes but still don't get the promotion - and why that might actually be the best thing that could happen to you.

What you'll learn:

  • The Readiness Reality Check: How to get honest feedback about where you stand and what a "10 out of 10" performance actually looks like
  • The Promotion Conversation Reframe: Why you should never use the word "promotion" and what to say instead to get results
  • The Trust Factor: Why promotions go to the most trusted person, not the loudest, and four quiet ways to build your reputation
  • The Sponsor vs Mentor Distinction: Understanding the difference and why having a sponsor is crucial for career acceleration
  • The Rejection Recovery Plan: Four strategic experiments to try when you don't get the promotion (that set you up for success either way)

Our new BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


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Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon! 

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

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]]> Working your way up isn't just about putting in more hours or waiting your turn. It's about being strategic, being visible, and knowing how to navigate the messy middle - like relationships, timing, and office politics. This week, we're giving you the exact playbook to stop waiting around for someone to tell you that you're ready for a promotion and how to actually make it happen instead.

We dig into how to know if you're actually ready to move up (spoiler: time in seat doesn't equal readiness), the art of asking for advancement without sounding pushy or awkward, and how to build the kind of reputation that makes people want to champion your career. Plus, we tackle what to do when you tick all the boxes but still don't get the promotion - and why that might actually be the best thing that could happen to you.

What you'll learn:

  • The Readiness Reality Check: How to get honest feedback about where you stand and what a "10 out of 10" performance actually looks like
  • The Promotion Conversation Reframe: Why you should never use the word "promotion" and what to say instead to get results
  • The Trust Factor: Why promotions go to the most trusted person, not the loudest, and four quiet ways to build your reputation
  • The Sponsor vs Mentor Distinction: Understanding the difference and why having a sponsor is crucial for career acceleration
  • The Rejection Recovery Plan: Four strategic experiments to try when you don't get the promotion (that set you up for success either way)

Our new BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


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Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon! 

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 1fcf5443-9194-4684-8652-b328001d38a6 1fcf5443-9194-4684-8652-b328001d38a6 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1418 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/biz-5a-290725-v1 INBOX: How To Say No Without Getting Fired INBOX: How To Say No Without Getting Fired

The hardest worker in the office used to get ahead. Now they just get... tired. While you're burning out at your desk, your colleagues are booking year-long "micro retirements" and somehow still getting promoted.

This week we're cracking the code on why grinding harder isn't working anymore - and revealing what actually gets you ahead instead. We decode the viral micro retirement trend that's got twenty and thirty-somethings quitting their jobs to travel (spoiler: it's not for everyone), plus we tackle the corporate jargon takeover and expose a workplace trick that's stealing your paycheck.

What you'll discover:

• The Hard Worker's Trap: Why staying late is sabotaging your success

• The Micro Retirement Test: Should you quit your job to travel? (The honest answer)

• The Deathbed Reality Check: What people actually regret about their careers

• The Jargon Shutdown: How to kill corporate speak without looking difficult

• The Part-Time Scam: The simple trick to stop doing full-time work for part-time pay

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

Resources That Actually Help: 

The Top Five Regrets Of Dying

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

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Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Tina Matolov

BIZ UPDATE:

Sarah Davidson has been sharing her career wisdom with us, and now she's officially here to stay. She's joining BIZ Inbox full-time as co-host alongside Em Vernem and honestly, we couldn't be more excited.

Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]>

The hardest worker in the office used to get ahead. Now they just get... tired. While you're burning out at your desk, your colleagues are booking year-long "micro retirements" and somehow still getting promoted.

This week we're cracking the code on why grinding harder isn't working anymore - and revealing what actually gets you ahead instead. We decode the viral micro retirement trend that's got twenty and thirty-somethings quitting their jobs to travel (spoiler: it's not for everyone), plus we tackle the corporate jargon takeover and expose a workplace trick that's stealing your paycheck.

What you'll discover:

• The Hard Worker's Trap: Why staying late is sabotaging your success

• The Micro Retirement Test: Should you quit your job to travel? (The honest answer)

• The Deathbed Reality Check: What people actually regret about their careers

• The Jargon Shutdown: How to kill corporate speak without looking difficult

• The Part-Time Scam: The simple trick to stop doing full-time work for part-time pay

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

Resources That Actually Help: 

The Top Five Regrets Of Dying

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

THE END BITS
Support independent women's media
Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Tina Matolov

BIZ UPDATE:

Sarah Davidson has been sharing her career wisdom with us, and now she's officially here to stay. She's joining BIZ Inbox full-time as co-host alongside Em Vernem and honestly, we couldn't be more excited.

Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 77018f7b-0bf2-46a0-8d5d-b32100105c34 77018f7b-0bf2-46a0-8d5d-b32100105c34 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:30:00 +0000 985 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/microretirement-corporatejargon From Mate to Manager: Surviving the Most Awkward Career Move From Mate to Manager: Surviving the Most Awkward Career Move Going from mate to manager can get weird, fast. One day you're in the group chat laughing with your colleagues, the next day they might be laughing at you behind your back. This week, we're tackling one of the trickiest workplace transitions: becoming the boss of your former teammates. We dig into why this shift feels so bloody awkward (spoiler: it's not just you), how to navigate the immediate identity crisis when suddenly nobody wants to gossip with you anymore, and the art of setting expectations without turning into a micromanager overnight.

Plus, we reveal the coaching trick that gets people to solve their own problems, why letting your team do "B plus work" is actually good leadership, and when to recognise that management might not be for you - and that's completely okay.

What you'll learn:

  • The Reset Conversation: How to acknowledge the shift without making it weird
  • The B Plus Work Philosophy: Why perfectionist managers fail their teams
  • The Question Technique: The coaching trick that creates ownership instead of dependency
  • The Identity Shift Reality: Why your value isn't in doing the job anymore, it's in helping others do it well

Our new BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


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Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon!

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Tina Matolov

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

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]]> Going from mate to manager can get weird, fast. One day you're in the group chat laughing with your colleagues, the next day they might be laughing at you behind your back. This week, we're tackling one of the trickiest workplace transitions: becoming the boss of your former teammates. We dig into why this shift feels so bloody awkward (spoiler: it's not just you), how to navigate the immediate identity crisis when suddenly nobody wants to gossip with you anymore, and the art of setting expectations without turning into a micromanager overnight.

Plus, we reveal the coaching trick that gets people to solve their own problems, why letting your team do "B plus work" is actually good leadership, and when to recognise that management might not be for you - and that's completely okay.

What you'll learn:

  • The Reset Conversation: How to acknowledge the shift without making it weird
  • The B Plus Work Philosophy: Why perfectionist managers fail their teams
  • The Question Technique: The coaching trick that creates ownership instead of dependency
  • The Identity Shift Reality: Why your value isn't in doing the job anymore, it's in helping others do it well

Our new BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


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Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon!

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Tina Matolov

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts cff318a4-83c0-45ba-8b17-b301000c162f cff318a4-83c0-45ba-8b17-b301000c162f Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1383 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/mate-manager-perfectionist INBOX: The Office Romance Risk Calculator (Plus Dream Job Regrets) INBOX: The Office Romance Risk Calculator (Plus Dream Job Regrets) When workplace flirting gets dangerously hot, should you risk everything for a colleague you can't stop thinking about? This week we tackle the steamiest workplace dilemma we've ever received: months of "dangerous flirting" that's reached breaking point. Then we solve what happens when your dream job becomes a nightmare faster than you can update your LinkedIn, and reveal why three weeks is the worst possible time to make any career decisions, plus the one conversation that could save you from a massive mistake.

Plus, is there a colleague at work who makes you feel like the awkward new kid while they're the popular one everyone knows? We tackle workplace insecurity head-on, revealing the simple strategy that transforms your biggest workplace threat into your secret career weapon.

What you'll learn: 

  • The Insecurity Antidote: How to transform workplace jealousy into career advancement
  • The 3-Week Rule: Why this timeline is too early to judge any new role (and what to do instead)
  • The Safety vs Challenge Framework: How to know if you're craving security or genuinely unhappy
  • The Office Romance Risk Calculator: The one question that determines if workplace attraction is worth pursuing
  • The Colleague Dating Commandment: Why casual dating rules don't apply at work (and what does)
  • The Worst-Case Scenario Test: The mental exercise that prevents career-destroying decisions

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

Resources That Actually Help: 

When I started dating a coworker, all the men in my office suddenly treated me differently

Looking for an office romance? You want to be in one of these professions.

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

THE END BITS
Support independent women's media
Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Thom Lion

Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> When workplace flirting gets dangerously hot, should you risk everything for a colleague you can't stop thinking about? This week we tackle the steamiest workplace dilemma we've ever received: months of "dangerous flirting" that's reached breaking point. Then we solve what happens when your dream job becomes a nightmare faster than you can update your LinkedIn, and reveal why three weeks is the worst possible time to make any career decisions, plus the one conversation that could save you from a massive mistake.

Plus, is there a colleague at work who makes you feel like the awkward new kid while they're the popular one everyone knows? We tackle workplace insecurity head-on, revealing the simple strategy that transforms your biggest workplace threat into your secret career weapon.

What you'll learn: 

  • The Insecurity Antidote: How to transform workplace jealousy into career advancement
  • The 3-Week Rule: Why this timeline is too early to judge any new role (and what to do instead)
  • The Safety vs Challenge Framework: How to know if you're craving security or genuinely unhappy
  • The Office Romance Risk Calculator: The one question that determines if workplace attraction is worth pursuing
  • The Colleague Dating Commandment: Why casual dating rules don't apply at work (and what does)
  • The Worst-Case Scenario Test: The mental exercise that prevents career-destroying decisions

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

Resources That Actually Help: 

When I started dating a coworker, all the men in my office suddenly treated me differently

Looking for an office romance? You want to be in one of these professions.

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

THE END BITS
Support independent women's media
Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Thom Lion

Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 8334f47e-736c-4370-bbff-b301000c0213 8334f47e-736c-4370-bbff-b301000c0213 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1475 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/office-romances This Australian CEO Built Reese Witherspoon's Empire, Here's Her Game-Changing Career Advice! This Australian CEO Built Reese Witherspoon's Empire, Here's Her Game-Changing Career Advice! "Be prepared to stretch and take yourself out of your comfort zone - there is incredible learning and growth in that." In this special episode, Em had the opportunity to get online with Sarah Harden, (the Australian powerhouse who co-founded Reese Witherspoon's $100 million media empire Hello Sunshine) reveals the career strategies that transformed her from a Melbourne politics graduate into one of Hollywood's most influential female executives.

No theoretical fluff—just the exact mindset shifts and strategic moves that built the company behind Big Little Lies, The Morning Show, and Little Fires Everywhere.

Listening to this episode will teach you:

  • The specific career move that accelerates everything (and why most women never make it)
  • How to replace self-doubt with curiosity when evaluating opportunities
  • Why stepping into discomfort is the fastest path to exponential career growth
  • The exact framework for turning consumer insights into multi-million dollar business decisions
  • How to build authentic company culture from day one

Sarah's "show, don't tell" philosophy has proven that women's stories aren't just culturally important—they're massively profitable. Her partnership with Reese Witherspoon demonstrates the untapped business potential in female-focused storytelling, reaching 150 million women weekly.

Connect with Sarah and Hello Sunshine:

Must Watch Shows: 

Our new BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


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Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon! 

GUEST: Sarah Harden

HOSTS: Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Thom Lion

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

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]]> "Be prepared to stretch and take yourself out of your comfort zone - there is incredible learning and growth in that." In this special episode, Em had the opportunity to get online with Sarah Harden, (the Australian powerhouse who co-founded Reese Witherspoon's $100 million media empire Hello Sunshine) reveals the career strategies that transformed her from a Melbourne politics graduate into one of Hollywood's most influential female executives.

No theoretical fluff—just the exact mindset shifts and strategic moves that built the company behind Big Little Lies, The Morning Show, and Little Fires Everywhere.

Listening to this episode will teach you:

  • The specific career move that accelerates everything (and why most women never make it)
  • How to replace self-doubt with curiosity when evaluating opportunities
  • Why stepping into discomfort is the fastest path to exponential career growth
  • The exact framework for turning consumer insights into multi-million dollar business decisions
  • How to build authentic company culture from day one

Sarah's "show, don't tell" philosophy has proven that women's stories aren't just culturally important—they're massively profitable. Her partnership with Reese Witherspoon demonstrates the untapped business potential in female-focused storytelling, reaching 150 million women weekly.

Connect with Sarah and Hello Sunshine:

Must Watch Shows: 

Our new BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


THE END BITS
Support independent women's media.
Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon! 

GUEST: Sarah Harden

HOSTS: Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Thom Lion

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 7ed586f4-3e06-4653-bf75-b301000be09c 7ed586f4-3e06-4653-bf75-b301000be09c Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1247 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/reesewitherspoon-morningwars INBOX: Office Party Hangxiety? Here's Your Damage Control Plan! INBOX: Office Party Hangxiety? Here's Your Damage Control Plan! Ever tried to show your sparkling personality through a pixelated Zoom screen while competing against people who get to charm their way through face-to-face interviews? This week we're tackling the art of nailing remote interviews when everyone else gets the home-field advantage of being actually present (rude, but okay). 

Then we dive into every office worker's worst nightmare: waking up after the Christmas party with fuzzy memories and crystal-clear secondhand embarrassment. Spoiler alert: you're probably not the only one who went a bit too hard on the free bar, but we've got your damage control strategy sorted.

Plus, we're tackling that boss who dismisses diversity efforts as "box-ticking" and can't resist dropping "snowflake millennials" into every meeting. Newsflash: this is exactly why HR departments exist.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

Resources That Actually Help: 

Too Drunk At The Work Xmas Party? Here's What To Do!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

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Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Ever tried to show your sparkling personality through a pixelated Zoom screen while competing against people who get to charm their way through face-to-face interviews? This week we're tackling the art of nailing remote interviews when everyone else gets the home-field advantage of being actually present (rude, but okay). 

Then we dive into every office worker's worst nightmare: waking up after the Christmas party with fuzzy memories and crystal-clear secondhand embarrassment. Spoiler alert: you're probably not the only one who went a bit too hard on the free bar, but we've got your damage control strategy sorted.

Plus, we're tackling that boss who dismisses diversity efforts as "box-ticking" and can't resist dropping "snowflake millennials" into every meeting. Newsflash: this is exactly why HR departments exist.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

Resources That Actually Help: 

Too Drunk At The Work Xmas Party? Here's What To Do!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

THE END BITS
Support independent women's media
Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 56d7796d-497e-4431-bf80-b301000bcbfb 56d7796d-497e-4431-bf80-b301000bcbfb Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000 1205 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/christmasparty-anxiety Read Any Colleague Like A Book (In Under a Minute) Read Any Colleague Like A Book (In Under a Minute) Ever wondered why we reveal the secret weapon for decoding those frustrating moments when you and your colleagues seem to be speaking completely different languages.

Ever wondered why that one colleague drives you absolutely mental while another person finds them perfectly reasonable?

Discover the four distinct working styles that explain why some people obsess over tiny details while others just want to "get it done," and why the golden rule of "treat others how you want to be treated" might actually be sabotaging your work relationships.

You'll learn:
- How to instantly identify whether someone is a D, I, S, or C style (and what your own default mode is)
- The exact one-liners to use with each personality type to get better results
- Why your "difficult" colleague might not be difficult at all – just wired differently
- How to explain your own working style without sounding like you're making excuses

You’ll finish this ep knowing exactly why your DISC profile is the difference between friction and flow in any workplace.
Whether you're managing a team or just trying to better navigate office politics, these insights will transform how you approach workplace communication.

Resources That Actually Work: 

Surrounded By Idiots.
Do your own DISC test.

Our new BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.
Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.
Here’s her special on How To Get Along With Anyone With Lisa Lie

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

You might be interested in our episodes on:
How To Talk So People Listen To You
How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)
Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)
How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)

THE END BITS
Support independent women's media.
Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon!

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

 

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Ever wondered why we reveal the secret weapon for decoding those frustrating moments when you and your colleagues seem to be speaking completely different languages.

Ever wondered why that one colleague drives you absolutely mental while another person finds them perfectly reasonable?

Discover the four distinct working styles that explain why some people obsess over tiny details while others just want to "get it done," and why the golden rule of "treat others how you want to be treated" might actually be sabotaging your work relationships.

You'll learn:
- How to instantly identify whether someone is a D, I, S, or C style (and what your own default mode is)
- The exact one-liners to use with each personality type to get better results
- Why your "difficult" colleague might not be difficult at all – just wired differently
- How to explain your own working style without sounding like you're making excuses

You’ll finish this ep knowing exactly why your DISC profile is the difference between friction and flow in any workplace.
Whether you're managing a team or just trying to better navigate office politics, these insights will transform how you approach workplace communication.

Resources That Actually Work: 

Surrounded By Idiots.
Do your own DISC test.

Our new BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.
Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.
Here’s her special on How To Get Along With Anyone With Lisa Lie

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

You might be interested in our episodes on:
How To Talk So People Listen To You
How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)
Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)
How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)

THE END BITS
Support independent women's media.
Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon!

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

 

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> biz bizz business work work life work life balance em vernem lisa lie learner learna get along personality personality types happy work disc test biz, bizz, business, work, work life, work life balance, em vernem, lisa lie, learner, learna, get along, personality, personality types, happy work, disc test full Mamamia Podcasts d70c4f51-d1b8-486d-8760-b2fb0057cf2f d70c4f51-d1b8-486d-8760-b2fb0057cf2f Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000 1522 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/communication-work INBOX: Redundancy to Power Move: How to Own Your Layoff Story INBOX: Redundancy to Power Move: How to Own Your Layoff Story Is your open plan office driving you to distraction with endless chatter and non-stop interruptions? This week on BIZ Inbox, Em Vernem and Sarah Davidson dive deep into the chaotic world of trying to get actual work done when you're surrounded by Sally's weekend dating disasters and the marketing team's passionate font feuds (we're secretly here for both, tbh).

Then we tackle that colleague who somehow thinks their name is written in flashing neon lights at the top of your to-do list – spoiler alert: it's not!

Plus, we reveal how to flip the script on redundancy in job interviews and turn your layoff story into your biggest power move. Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

THE END BITS
Support independent women's media
Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Is your open plan office driving you to distraction with endless chatter and non-stop interruptions? This week on BIZ Inbox, Em Vernem and Sarah Davidson dive deep into the chaotic world of trying to get actual work done when you're surrounded by Sally's weekend dating disasters and the marketing team's passionate font feuds (we're secretly here for both, tbh).

Then we tackle that colleague who somehow thinks their name is written in flashing neon lights at the top of your to-do list – spoiler alert: it's not!

Plus, we reveal how to flip the script on redundancy in job interviews and turn your layoff story into your biggest power move. Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

THE END BITS
Support independent women's media
Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 1c2f1a50-8841-4108-be3b-b301000b7d4d 1c2f1a50-8841-4108-be3b-b301000b7d4d Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000 879 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/redundancy-to-power-move-how-to-own-your-layoff-story Why You Can't Switch Off (And What To Do About It) Why You Can't Switch Off (And What To Do About It) Do you feel guilty for taking breaks? Put work ahead of your relationships? Ignore your health in the name of productivity? You might be stuck in workaholic mode without even realising it! 

Meet your new BIZ hosts: Lisa Lie (former Head of People & Culture who worked herself into burnout twice in one year) and Em Vernem (Associate Editor at Mamamia who discovered that giving 80% at work prevents the burnout that comes from constantly operating at 100%). They've been trapped in the cycle, escaped it, and now they're exposing the workaholic trap that's keeping high-achievers burning out—even when they love what they do.

You'll learn: 

  • The signs you're already caught in the cycle
  • Where workaholic tendencies actually come from (hint: it's not what you think)
  • How the workaholic trap sabotages your daily life without you noticing
  • Why that promotion might be making everything worse

PLUS we take the University of Bergen’s 7-point Workaholism Test (finally, a way to tell the difference between working hard and working too hard), and chat the exact steps Lisa took to escape the workaholic cycle for good!

Resources That Actually Work:

Jane Martino, Co-Founder of Smiling Mind and Coach at Kintsugi Way 

Mamamia's Well Burnout Episode: Is It Burnout Or Am I Just Really Tired?

7 Signs You May Be A Workaholic

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide To Personal Freedom'by Don Miguel Ruiz

Less Hustle, More Happy by Claire Seeber

Our new BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


THE END BITS
Support independent women's media.
Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon!

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Do you feel guilty for taking breaks? Put work ahead of your relationships? Ignore your health in the name of productivity? You might be stuck in workaholic mode without even realising it! 

Meet your new BIZ hosts: Lisa Lie (former Head of People & Culture who worked herself into burnout twice in one year) and Em Vernem (Associate Editor at Mamamia who discovered that giving 80% at work prevents the burnout that comes from constantly operating at 100%). They've been trapped in the cycle, escaped it, and now they're exposing the workaholic trap that's keeping high-achievers burning out—even when they love what they do.

You'll learn: 

  • The signs you're already caught in the cycle
  • Where workaholic tendencies actually come from (hint: it's not what you think)
  • How the workaholic trap sabotages your daily life without you noticing
  • Why that promotion might be making everything worse

PLUS we take the University of Bergen’s 7-point Workaholism Test (finally, a way to tell the difference between working hard and working too hard), and chat the exact steps Lisa took to escape the workaholic cycle for good!

Resources That Actually Work:

Jane Martino, Co-Founder of Smiling Mind and Coach at Kintsugi Way 

Mamamia's Well Burnout Episode: Is It Burnout Or Am I Just Really Tired?

7 Signs You May Be A Workaholic

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide To Personal Freedom'by Don Miguel Ruiz

Less Hustle, More Happy by Claire Seeber

Our new BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


THE END BITS
Support independent women's media.
Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon!

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 0fc27779-6728-4d66-8bfb-b301000b8b4c 0fc27779-6728-4d66-8bfb-b301000b8b4c Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +0000 1725 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/how-to-get-out-of-the-workaholic-trap INBOX: Stop Shaking, Start Speaking - The Public Speaking Fix You Can Use Today! INBOX: Stop Shaking, Start Speaking - The Public Speaking Fix You Can Use Today! Are you silently spiralling over a big presentation coming up? Or working from home and crushing projects but feeling totally invisible come performance review time? Or here's the uncomfortable truth bomb – are you actually the colleague who turns every team catch-up into your personal TED talk?

This week on BIZ Inbox, Em Vernem and Sarah Davidson are serving up hard truths about meeting monopolisers who suck all the oxygen out of the room, plus sharing subtle tactics to give your quieter teammates a chance to shine without staging a workplace intervention.

We're also solving the absolute terror of public speaking with psychology tricks that actually work (spoiler: clench your butt cheeks – seriously, it's science), and helping remote workers prove their worth when they're competing against the office crowd from their kitchen table.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Interview Boss

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

THE END BITS
Support independent women's media
Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Are you silently spiralling over a big presentation coming up? Or working from home and crushing projects but feeling totally invisible come performance review time? Or here's the uncomfortable truth bomb – are you actually the colleague who turns every team catch-up into your personal TED talk?

This week on BIZ Inbox, Em Vernem and Sarah Davidson are serving up hard truths about meeting monopolisers who suck all the oxygen out of the room, plus sharing subtle tactics to give your quieter teammates a chance to shine without staging a workplace intervention.

We're also solving the absolute terror of public speaking with psychology tricks that actually work (spoiler: clench your butt cheeks – seriously, it's science), and helping remote workers prove their worth when they're competing against the office crowd from their kitchen table.

Got office politics nightmares or boss-from-hell situations? Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

SHOW MENTIONS: 

Interview Boss

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

THE END BITS
Support independent women's media
Follow the Biz Instagram and Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast.

HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Mamamia Podcasts ee8757f0-12a2-40d7-98b5-b2f90184e151 ee8757f0-12a2-40d7-98b5-b2f90184e151 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 934 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/biz-publicspeaking-performancereview The Mid-Year Reset: Hacks To Finish 2025 With A Promotion! The Mid-Year Reset: Hacks To Finish 2025 With A Promotion! Tax time is looming, performance reviews are on the horizon, and your motivation has completely ghosted you.The second half of 2025 is when the real work begins, and we're showing you how to thrive while everyone else just survives!

Expect to learn the exact strategies you need to stay sharp when everyone else is burning out, how to sound more confident by saying less, the precise words to shut down condescending colleagues without getting fired, master networking when you'd rather hide under your desk, and why your mentor strategy is probably broken.

This is your mid-year reset – no fluff, just the career advice that actually works!

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

You might be interested in our full episodes on:

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Support independent women's media.

Follow the Biz Instagram

Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon!

HOST: Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell.
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

 

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]]> Tax time is looming, performance reviews are on the horizon, and your motivation has completely ghosted you.The second half of 2025 is when the real work begins, and we're showing you how to thrive while everyone else just survives!

Expect to learn the exact strategies you need to stay sharp when everyone else is burning out, how to sound more confident by saying less, the precise words to shut down condescending colleagues without getting fired, master networking when you'd rather hide under your desk, and why your mentor strategy is probably broken.

This is your mid-year reset – no fluff, just the career advice that actually works!

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 314e031d-fa67-4914-a860-b2f90184bb7a 314e031d-fa67-4914-a860-b2f90184bb7a Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 1093 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/2025-promotion-hacks INBOX: The 5-Second Trick That Kills Procrastination (We Tested It) INBOX: The 5-Second Trick That Kills Procrastination (We Tested It) Are you the queen of procrastination who'd rather deep clean your entire house than finish that urgent report? This week on BIZ Inbox, Em Vernem and Sarah Davidson tackle the art of actually getting work done with practical strategies – including the game-changing "eat the frog" method that might just save your productivity.

Plus, we wade into the murky waters of workplace social media boundaries (spoiler: someone might get offended, and that's okay), and we share how to stand out as the new person at work.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions. If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> Are you the queen of procrastination who'd rather deep clean your entire house than finish that urgent report? This week on BIZ Inbox, Em Vernem and Sarah Davidson tackle the art of actually getting work done with practical strategies – including the game-changing "eat the frog" method that might just save your productivity.

Plus, we wade into the murky waters of workplace social media boundaries (spoiler: someone might get offended, and that's okay), and we share how to stand out as the new person at work.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions. If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain completely anonymous!

Here is Em's article about 'eat the frog’.
Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> biz bizz business work workplace procrastinate social media socials em vernem eat the frog sarah davidson seize the yay biz, bizz, business, work, workplace, procrastinate, social media, socials, em vernem, eat the frog, sarah davidson, seize the yay full Mamamia Podcasts 8996aeb3-06e7-493b-af61-b2f4003d250a 8996aeb3-06e7-493b-af61-b2f4003d250a Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 1216 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/inbox-the-5-second-trick-that-kills-procrastination-we-tested-it The Mid-Year Reset: 5 Career Hacks To Win 2025! The Mid-Year Reset: 5 Career Hacks To Win 2025! Feeling overwhelmed at work, or maybe your to-do list actually sabotaging your productivity? It’s time to hit the mid-year reset button, so we’ve packaged up the most powerful workplace hacks that actually work in real life – no fluff, just actionable strategies.

Discover the surprisingly simple question that instantly reveals your most important task (hint: it's probably the thing making you uncomfortable), plus the exact wording for asking for more money that focuses on evidence, not emotions.

You'll learn:
- The one question that instantly identifies your most important task (even when everything feels urgent)
- The psychological trick that makes speaking up in meetings infinitely easier
- What to do when you're stuck in a boring job but don't want to waste the experience
- How to build a bulletproof case for a pay raise
- Why time blocking fails for most people and how to make it work with your natural energy cycles

Enjoy these sanity-saving strategies for navigating modern work life without exhausting yourself. Perfect for anyone looking to reset their professional approach and make the second half of 2025 substantially better than the first.

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You might be interested in our full episodes on:
How To Talk So People Listen To You
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Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)
How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)

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HOST: Em Vernem
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AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> Feeling overwhelmed at work, or maybe your to-do list actually sabotaging your productivity? It’s time to hit the mid-year reset button, so we’ve packaged up the most powerful workplace hacks that actually work in real life – no fluff, just actionable strategies.

Discover the surprisingly simple question that instantly reveals your most important task (hint: it's probably the thing making you uncomfortable), plus the exact wording for asking for more money that focuses on evidence, not emotions.

You'll learn:
- The one question that instantly identifies your most important task (even when everything feels urgent)
- The psychological trick that makes speaking up in meetings infinitely easier
- What to do when you're stuck in a boring job but don't want to waste the experience
- How to build a bulletproof case for a pay raise
- Why time blocking fails for most people and how to make it work with your natural energy cycles

Enjoy these sanity-saving strategies for navigating modern work life without exhausting yourself. Perfect for anyone looking to reset their professional approach and make the second half of 2025 substantially better than the first.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

You might be interested in our full episodes on:
How To Talk So People Listen To You
How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)
Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)
How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)

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HOST: Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell.
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 081f6ab8-d39a-40c2-adb3-b2f2001f9599 081f6ab8-d39a-40c2-adb3-b2f2001f9599 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 1081 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/episode-a-best-of INBOX: The Word That Is Secretly Sabotaging Your Career INBOX: The Word That Is Secretly Sabotaging Your Career Is your boss treating your annual leave requests like personal betrayals? This week on BIZ Inbox, Em Vernem and Sarah Davidson dive into the art of taking time off without the side order of workplace guilt.
Then we solve the surprisingly tricky etiquette of professional voicemail greetings (yes, they still matter!), and reveal the one word that's undermining women's authority in meetings everywhere – you probably said it thirteen times today without even noticing.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions. The place to learn how to stop apologising, to set boundaries and to present yourself confidently.
If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can be anon!

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!

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HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
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AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> Is your boss treating your annual leave requests like personal betrayals? This week on BIZ Inbox, Em Vernem and Sarah Davidson dive into the art of taking time off without the side order of workplace guilt.
Then we solve the surprisingly tricky etiquette of professional voicemail greetings (yes, they still matter!), and reveal the one word that's undermining women's authority in meetings everywhere – you probably said it thirteen times today without even noticing.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions. The place to learn how to stop apologising, to set boundaries and to present yourself confidently.
If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can be anon!

Get more Sarah Davidson in her sensational podcast Seize The Yay!

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HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> biz bizz business work workplace sorry boundaries annual leave boss biz, bizz, business, work, workplace, sorry, boundaries, annual leave, boss full Mamamia Podcasts fd399ebb-9472-4274-af26-b2f2001f7b16 fd399ebb-9472-4274-af26-b2f2001f7b16 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 884 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/inbox-sarah-d Our Best Work Hacks Ever: Your Productivity Cheat Sheet Our Best Work Hacks Ever: Your Productivity Cheat Sheet Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst reveal their all-time favourite work hacks that have made the biggest difference in their careers.
We've gathered game-changing shortcuts from global experts including professors from Yale and NYU, tech founders, and productivity gurus.

You will learn:
- how to make networking genuinely enjoyable (even if you're an introvert)
- why goal-setting might actually be holding you back
- how to redesign your physical environment for maximum productivity
- the keyboard shortcut strategy that could save you hours every week

Plus special guest, productivity guru Amantha Imber (who has interviewed every major work expert on the planet) shares her top eight genius shortcuts that you can implement immediately.

Learn more about Amantha’s company Inventium, listen to her brilliant How I Work podcast or follow Amantha on LinkedIn.

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How To Talk So People Listen To You
How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)
Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)
How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page and Sophie Campbell.
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst reveal their all-time favourite work hacks that have made the biggest difference in their careers.
We've gathered game-changing shortcuts from global experts including professors from Yale and NYU, tech founders, and productivity gurus.

You will learn:
- how to make networking genuinely enjoyable (even if you're an introvert)
- why goal-setting might actually be holding you back
- how to redesign your physical environment for maximum productivity
- the keyboard shortcut strategy that could save you hours every week

Plus special guest, productivity guru Amantha Imber (who has interviewed every major work expert on the planet) shares her top eight genius shortcuts that you can implement immediately.

Learn more about Amantha’s company Inventium, listen to her brilliant How I Work podcast or follow Amantha on LinkedIn.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

Here is the Mamamia Out Loud episode that inspired this one!

You might be interested in our episodes on:
How To Talk So People Listen To You
How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)
Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)
How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)

THE END BITS
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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page and Sophie Campbell.
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 8a458865-562a-46f5-ad9f-b2de018988fa 8a458865-562a-46f5-ad9f-b2de018988fa Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 1631 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/michelle-and-sophs-best-ever-work-hacks-out-10-june INBOX: The Art Of Nailing A Job Interview INBOX: The Art Of Nailing A Job Interview Sarah Davidson (Seize the Yay) joins Em Vernem on BIZ Inbox to shatter workplace myths, including why "being busy" shouldn't be worn as a badge of honour on your shoulder. After ditching her corporate lawyer path, Sarah shares takes on workplace loyalty, revealing why you probably shouldn't tell your boss you're job hunting, pre-interview rituals that actually work, and her refreshingly simple approach to office morale that won't trigger eye rolls (hint: skip escape rooms).

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to career podcast that turns workplace headaches into actionable solutions, cutting through the corporate jargon to give you straight-talking  advice that actually works! Whether you're dealing with a micromanaging boss, navigating a tricky team situation, or contemplating a career change, we've got your back. Send us your anonymous dilemmas, and we'll help you work smarter, not harder.

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EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page

PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> Sarah Davidson (Seize the Yay) joins Em Vernem on BIZ Inbox to shatter workplace myths, including why "being busy" shouldn't be worn as a badge of honour on your shoulder. After ditching her corporate lawyer path, Sarah shares takes on workplace loyalty, revealing why you probably shouldn't tell your boss you're job hunting, pre-interview rituals that actually work, and her refreshingly simple approach to office morale that won't trigger eye rolls (hint: skip escape rooms).

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to career podcast that turns workplace headaches into actionable solutions, cutting through the corporate jargon to give you straight-talking  advice that actually works! Whether you're dealing with a micromanaging boss, navigating a tricky team situation, or contemplating a career change, we've got your back. Send us your anonymous dilemmas, and we'll help you work smarter, not harder.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can be anon!

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HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page

PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 9b62887b-dbda-42f0-a360-b2de0189546d 9b62887b-dbda-42f0-a360-b2de0189546d Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 819 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/jobinterview-busybiz How To Use 'Lucky Girl' Energy To Get What You Want At Work How To Use 'Lucky Girl' Energy To Get What You Want At Work  

'Lucky Girl Energy' isn't just a TikTok trend - it's backed by actual science and quantum physics! 

We explore why your thoughts have far more power than you realize, and how to harness this energy to transform your career trajectory. Plus, learn why being stuck in a work rut might be more fixable than you think, with practical tools you can implement today.

Plus the fabulous Victoria Song, author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller ‘Bending Reality’, teaches us her technique for shifting from career frustration to magnetic success. You can find out more about Victoria’s incredible course here.

You might be interested in our episodes on:
How To Talk So People Listen To You
How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)
Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)
How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page and Sophie Campbell.
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]>  

'Lucky Girl Energy' isn't just a TikTok trend - it's backed by actual science and quantum physics! 

We explore why your thoughts have far more power than you realize, and how to harness this energy to transform your career trajectory. Plus, learn why being stuck in a work rut might be more fixable than you think, with practical tools you can implement today.

Plus the fabulous Victoria Song, author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller ‘Bending Reality’, teaches us her technique for shifting from career frustration to magnetic success. You can find out more about Victoria’s incredible course here.

You might be interested in our episodes on:
How To Talk So People Listen To You
How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)
Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)
How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)

THE END BITS
Support independent women's media.

Follow the Biz Instagram, Michelle’s startup Sunroom and Soph’s career coaching business Workbaby.

Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon!

HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page and Sophie Campbell.
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> bizz biz michelle battersby soph hirst victoria song bending reality harvard lucky girl lucky girl energy lucky girl syndrome bizz, biz, michelle battersby, soph hirst, victoria song, bending reality, harvard, lucky girl, lucky girl energy, lucky girl syndrome full Mamamia Podcasts e16b4ba4-a5e9-4f83-89c7-b2de018259b3 e16b4ba4-a5e9-4f83-89c7-b2de018259b3 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 2004 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/luckygirl-biz INBOX: 'Fun Facts' And 5 Year Plans: Tackling Tricky Work Questions INBOX: 'Fun Facts' And 5 Year Plans: Tackling Tricky Work Questions  

Ever been asked, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” and wanted to reply, “Surviving”? Same! That’s why this week we’ve called in reinforcements: the brilliant Sarah Davidson—entrepreneur, author and podcasting queen—joins Em Vernen to untangle your trickiest career questions. 

We dive into how to not just survive but thrive during a major career pivot, what to do when your career path feels more like a scribble than a straight line, and whether your work ‘fun fact’ should be heartfelt or just plain fun.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to career podcast that turns workplace headaches into actionable solutions, cutting through the corporate jargon to give you straight-talking  advice that actually works! Whether you're dealing with a micromanaging boss, navigating a tricky team situation, or contemplating a career change, we've got your back. Send us your anonymous dilemmas, and we'll help you work smarter, not harder.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

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HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page

PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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Ever been asked, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” and wanted to reply, “Surviving”? Same! That’s why this week we’ve called in reinforcements: the brilliant Sarah Davidson—entrepreneur, author and podcasting queen—joins Em Vernen to untangle your trickiest career questions. 

We dive into how to not just survive but thrive during a major career pivot, what to do when your career path feels more like a scribble than a straight line, and whether your work ‘fun fact’ should be heartfelt or just plain fun.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to career podcast that turns workplace headaches into actionable solutions, cutting through the corporate jargon to give you straight-talking  advice that actually works! Whether you're dealing with a micromanaging boss, navigating a tricky team situation, or contemplating a career change, we've got your back. Send us your anonymous dilemmas, and we'll help you work smarter, not harder.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.

If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can be anon!

THE END BITS
Support independent women's media
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HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page

PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 6a2f1651-6e97-4be8-94f6-b2de01824a5a 6a2f1651-6e97-4be8-94f6-b2de01824a5a Wed, 28 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000 917 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/funfacts-biz How Gossiping At Work Can Boost Your Career How Gossiping At Work Can Boost Your Career  

In this episode of BIZ, we completely flip the script on workplace gossip, revealing why it might actually be essential for your career – and when it could destroy it. Discover the surprising truth about which gender gossips more and just how gossip is hardwired into our DNA.

Get the exact strategies for "safe gossiping" that won't damage your reputation, discover what a "reputation ripple" is and how to use it to your advantage, and learn the perfect phrases to gracefully exit a toxic gossip session without making it awkward. Plus, find out why the worst gossip disasters almost always involve one particular communication method that's probably sitting open on your computer right now.

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]]>  

In this episode of BIZ, we completely flip the script on workplace gossip, revealing why it might actually be essential for your career – and when it could destroy it. Discover the surprising truth about which gender gossips more and just how gossip is hardwired into our DNA.

Get the exact strategies for "safe gossiping" that won't damage your reputation, discover what a "reputation ripple" is and how to use it to your advantage, and learn the perfect phrases to gracefully exit a toxic gossip session without making it awkward. Plus, find out why the worst gossip disasters almost always involve one particular communication method that's probably sitting open on your computer right now.

Whether you're trying to navigate office politics or build a healthier team culture, these science-backed insights will transform how you think about workplace communication – and might just save your career.

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You might be interested in our episodes on:
How To Build A Profitable Side Hustle (From Someone Who Actually Did It)
How To Nail Networking, Even When it Feels Super Awkward
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How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)
How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 84469b00-49bf-4f0c-ba63-b2cf0037200a 84469b00-49bf-4f0c-ba63-b2cf0037200a Mon, 26 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000 1685 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/17a-gossip-at-work-out-27-may INBOX: The Unspoken Rules Of Where You're Allowed To Work From INBOX: The Unspoken Rules Of Where You're Allowed To Work From Tackle the awkward situation of what to do when you've accepted a new job, quit your current one, and then discover your new manager has resigned (yikes!). And we debate the ultimate modern workplace dilemma - is it acceptable to answer work calls with foils in your hair at the salon?

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where Em Vernem and Michelle Battersby answer all those awkward career questions keeping you up at night. Send us your anonymous workplace dilemmas and we'll provide straight-talking solutions from experts who understand the modern workplace.

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]]> Tackle the awkward situation of what to do when you've accepted a new job, quit your current one, and then discover your new manager has resigned (yikes!). And we debate the ultimate modern workplace dilemma - is it acceptable to answer work calls with foils in your hair at the salon?

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where Em Vernem and Michelle Battersby answer all those awkward career questions keeping you up at night. Send us your anonymous workplace dilemmas and we'll provide straight-talking solutions from experts who understand the modern workplace.

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 6c666342-5238-4d82-866b-b2cf0036f0e4 6c666342-5238-4d82-866b-b2cf0036f0e4 Wed, 21 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000 922 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/16b-inbox How To Stop Over-Explaining And Start Impressing: Jefferson Fisher's Communication Secrets How To Stop Over-Explaining And Start Impressing: Jefferson Fisher's Communication Secrets Jefferson Fisher (whose revolutionary communication strategies have generated over 1 billion impressions worldwide) returns to reveal his most powerful techniques for the scenarios that make even the most confident professionals stumble.
No vague advice—just specific phrases you can use immediately that transform how colleagues perceive your competence and authority.

Learn his brilliantly simple "conversational breath" technique that helps you appear more thoughtful and authoritative in any meeting, plus the powerful three-word phrase that lets you disagree with anyone—even your boss—without creating conflict.

Listening to this episode will teach you:
- A foolproof method for connecting with intimidating senior leaders
- The exact phrase that lets you acknowledge your emotions without losing control of difficult conversations
- How to stop your over-explaining habit that's undermining your authority
- A three-word phrase that makes you sound instantly more confident in any situation

We are obsessed with Jefferson’s book ‘The Next Conversation’ which you need to buy here. You can also listen to the audiobook read by Jefferson on Audible or Spotify.

Jefferson has over 10 million followers and 500 million views on socials, follow him on insta or tiktok.
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Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)
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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page and Sophie Campbell.
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

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]]> Jefferson Fisher (whose revolutionary communication strategies have generated over 1 billion impressions worldwide) returns to reveal his most powerful techniques for the scenarios that make even the most confident professionals stumble.
No vague advice—just specific phrases you can use immediately that transform how colleagues perceive your competence and authority.

Learn his brilliantly simple "conversational breath" technique that helps you appear more thoughtful and authoritative in any meeting, plus the powerful three-word phrase that lets you disagree with anyone—even your boss—without creating conflict.

Listening to this episode will teach you:
- A foolproof method for connecting with intimidating senior leaders
- The exact phrase that lets you acknowledge your emotions without losing control of difficult conversations
- How to stop your over-explaining habit that's undermining your authority
- A three-word phrase that makes you sound instantly more confident in any situation

We are obsessed with Jefferson’s book ‘The Next Conversation’ which you need to buy here. You can also listen to the audiobook read by Jefferson on Audible or Spotify.

Jefferson has over 10 million followers and 500 million views on socials, follow him on insta or tiktok.
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You might be interested in our episodes on:
How To Talk So People Listen To You
How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)
Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)
How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)

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EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page and Sophie Campbell.
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

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]]> biz bizz business work comms communications jefferson Fisher biz, bizz, business, work, comms, communications, jefferson Fisher full Mamamia Podcasts d856cf2d-913a-4c1c-b4b2-b2cf0036c1d7 d856cf2d-913a-4c1c-b4b2-b2cf0036c1d7 Mon, 19 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000 1671 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/16a-jefferson-2-out-20-may INBOX: What To Do When Your Boss Doesn't Even Trust You To Send An Email INBOX: What To Do When Your Boss Doesn't Even Trust You To Send An Email In this episode we solve the puzzle of networking with colleagues in different time zones (hello, 3am meetings!). Then we dive into the delicate dance of returning to your old workplace as the new boss - is it a career power move or a recipe for disaster? Plus, we share strategic tactics for dealing with that manager who's constantly 'checking in' on your progress.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where Em Vernem and Michelle Battersby answer all those awkward career questions keeping you up at night. Consider this your chance to get candid career advice from experts who understand the modern workplace.

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]]> In this episode we solve the puzzle of networking with colleagues in different time zones (hello, 3am meetings!). Then we dive into the delicate dance of returning to your old workplace as the new boss - is it a career power move or a recipe for disaster? Plus, we share strategic tactics for dealing with that manager who's constantly 'checking in' on your progress.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where Em Vernem and Michelle Battersby answer all those awkward career questions keeping you up at night. Consider this your chance to get candid career advice from experts who understand the modern workplace.

If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au.

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 99a264a3-d2fd-4836-885c-b2cf00365817 99a264a3-d2fd-4836-885c-b2cf00365817 Wed, 14 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000 1129 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/15b-inbox How To Talk Your Way Into a Promotion With The Jefferson Fisher Method How To Talk Your Way Into a Promotion With The Jefferson Fisher Method Communication powerhouse Jefferson Fisher (whose strategies have revolutionised how millions communicate) shares his innovative approach to workplace conversations that gets results without the drama. 

Discover why trying to "win" arguments is actually sabotaging your professional relationships, and learn his game-changing "conversational framing" technique that career coaches are calling the fastest route to a promotion this year.

Listening to this ep will teach you:
- The exact phrases that make you sound instantly more confident (without being arrogant)
- How to replace apologies with something that makes people respect you more
- The perfect way to start any difficult conversation (that gets people on your side instantly)
- A foolproof method for connecting with senior leaders that makes them want to help you
- The simple mindset shift that turns confrontation into collaboration

This isn't just another episode about "speaking up more" – it's the communication blueprint that might completely transform how people perceive you at work.

We are obsessed with Jefferson’s book ‘The Next Conversation’ which you need to buy here. You can also listen to the audiobook read by Jefferson on Audible or Spotify.

Jefferson has over 1 billion Impressions across media platforms, follow him on insta or tiktok.
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Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)
How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page and Sophie Campbell.
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> Communication powerhouse Jefferson Fisher (whose strategies have revolutionised how millions communicate) shares his innovative approach to workplace conversations that gets results without the drama. 

Discover why trying to "win" arguments is actually sabotaging your professional relationships, and learn his game-changing "conversational framing" technique that career coaches are calling the fastest route to a promotion this year.

Listening to this ep will teach you:
- The exact phrases that make you sound instantly more confident (without being arrogant)
- How to replace apologies with something that makes people respect you more
- The perfect way to start any difficult conversation (that gets people on your side instantly)
- A foolproof method for connecting with senior leaders that makes them want to help you
- The simple mindset shift that turns confrontation into collaboration

This isn't just another episode about "speaking up more" – it's the communication blueprint that might completely transform how people perceive you at work.

We are obsessed with Jefferson’s book ‘The Next Conversation’ which you need to buy here. You can also listen to the audiobook read by Jefferson on Audible or Spotify.

Jefferson has over 1 billion Impressions across media platforms, follow him on insta or tiktok.
Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

You might be interested in our episodes on:
How To Talk So People Listen To You
How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)
Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)
How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page and Sophie Campbell.
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> biz bizz business work work life jefferson fisher jefferson fischer comms communication how to talk biz, bizz, business, work, work life, jefferson fisher, jefferson fischer, comms, communication, how to talk full Mamamia Podcasts 5a50c68c-4252-48fa-b61b-b2cf0035b61e 5a50c68c-4252-48fa-b61b-b2cf0035b61e Mon, 12 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000 1952 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/15a-jefferson-1-13-may INBOX: How To Have Scary Conversations At Work INBOX: How To Have Scary Conversations At Work Today’s episode will teach you how to have scary conversations at work - seriously, you’ll be learning into those tough chats when you’re done listening!
Plus Em Vernem and Soph Hirst tackle the question of people at the same level earning different salaries, and we’ll show you how to advocate for more cash (let’s face it, we all deserve it).
Also - so, you’ve lied to your boss. Frightening! But we’ll tell you how to fix it.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, where we turn your anonymous workplace questions into actionable advice. Think of us as your career group chat. Consider this your chance to get free career advice from people who've been there.

This is Lisa Lie’s excellent career development post. 

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HOSTS: Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
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]]> Today’s episode will teach you how to have scary conversations at work - seriously, you’ll be learning into those tough chats when you’re done listening!
Plus Em Vernem and Soph Hirst tackle the question of people at the same level earning different salaries, and we’ll show you how to advocate for more cash (let’s face it, we all deserve it).
Also - so, you’ve lied to your boss. Frightening! But we’ll tell you how to fix it.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, where we turn your anonymous workplace questions into actionable advice. Think of us as your career group chat. Consider this your chance to get free career advice from people who've been there.

This is Lisa Lie’s excellent career development post. 

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get all our tips and tricks.
If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can be anon!

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]]> biz bizz mamamia mammamia scary conversations tough conversations soph hirst em vernem boss lying getting more money money earning money biz, bizz, mamamia, mammamia, scary conversations, tough conversations, soph hirst, em vernem, boss, lying, getting more money, money, earning money full Mamamia Podcasts ad849576-67fa-405e-8ff5-b2c2017a76f5 ad849576-67fa-405e-8ff5-b2c2017a76f5 Wed, 07 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000 950 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/inbox-14b How to Make AI Your Most Powerful Workplace Ally How to Make AI Your Most Powerful Workplace Ally Stop wasting time with disappointing AI results! This episode of Biz gives you the insider knowledge to transform AI from an occasional helper to your most valuable workplace asset.

Our incredible guest Amantha Imber brings her expertise that will completely transform how you interact with artificial intelligence tools. You'll discover why using AI as just a delegatee for monotonous tasks means you're missing out on its most powerful applications as your "buddy" and "expert" companion, plus she breaks down her game-changing "architecting" method for prompts that delivers consistently excellent results—a technique that 95% of AI users don't know about.

What you'll learn:
- a simple three-question framework to determine if AI is right for your task
- the best way to craft prompts that actually deliver what you want the first time
- how to use AI to test ideas and build confidence before sharing them with others
- the critical mistakes that cause AI to produce worse results over time

Whether you're drafting emails, preparing presentations, or developing strategy, this episode provides the practical blueprint to make AI work for you—not the other way around.

Learn more about Amantha’s company Inventium, listen to her brilliant How I Work podcast or follow Amantha on LinkedIn.

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You might be interested in our episodes on:
How To Talk So People Listen To You
How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)
Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)
How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

 

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]]> Stop wasting time with disappointing AI results! This episode of Biz gives you the insider knowledge to transform AI from an occasional helper to your most valuable workplace asset.

Our incredible guest Amantha Imber brings her expertise that will completely transform how you interact with artificial intelligence tools. You'll discover why using AI as just a delegatee for monotonous tasks means you're missing out on its most powerful applications as your "buddy" and "expert" companion, plus she breaks down her game-changing "architecting" method for prompts that delivers consistently excellent results—a technique that 95% of AI users don't know about.

What you'll learn:
- a simple three-question framework to determine if AI is right for your task
- the best way to craft prompts that actually deliver what you want the first time
- how to use AI to test ideas and build confidence before sharing them with others
- the critical mistakes that cause AI to produce worse results over time

Whether you're drafting emails, preparing presentations, or developing strategy, this episode provides the practical blueprint to make AI work for you—not the other way around.

Learn more about Amantha’s company Inventium, listen to her brilliant How I Work podcast or follow Amantha on LinkedIn.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

You might be interested in our episodes on:
How To Talk So People Listen To You
How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)
Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)
How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

 

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]]> bizz biz mamamia mammamia business ai artificial intelligence amantha imber bizz, biz, mamamia, mammamia, business, ai, artificial intelligence, amantha imber full Mamamia Podcasts ffc6d7f0-a4ed-4af3-939f-b2c20176b3a7 ffc6d7f0-a4ed-4af3-939f-b2c20176b3a7 Mon, 05 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000 1947 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/how-to-make-ai-your-most-powerful-workplace-ally INBOX: The Most Unhinged Things Your Boss Can Say To You INBOX: The Most Unhinged Things Your Boss Can Say To You How important is it to ‘drink the koolaid’ at work? Today Em Vernem and Soph Hirst explain why this argument is flawed, and what you do need to do to get ahead.
Plus we deep dive into career development plans and will teach you how to be the architect, not the passenger, of your own career.
And finally we asked you on our Biz instagram about the most unhinged thing a boss has said to you and we are APPALLED. You won’t believe some of the answers we share.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, where we turn your anonymous workplace questions into actionable advice. Think of us as your career group chat. Consider this your chance to get free career advice from people who've been there.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get Soph’s framework for reaching your career development goals.
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]]> How important is it to ‘drink the koolaid’ at work? Today Em Vernem and Soph Hirst explain why this argument is flawed, and what you do need to do to get ahead.
Plus we deep dive into career development plans and will teach you how to be the architect, not the passenger, of your own career.
And finally we asked you on our Biz instagram about the most unhinged thing a boss has said to you and we are APPALLED. You won’t believe some of the answers we share.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, where we turn your anonymous workplace questions into actionable advice. Think of us as your career group chat. Consider this your chance to get free career advice from people who've been there.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get Soph’s framework for reaching your career development goals.
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]]> biz bizz mamamia mammamia soph hirst em vernem career development unhinged bosses crazy boss boss employee biz, bizz, mamamia, mammamia, soph hirst, em vernem, career development, unhinged bosses, crazy boss, boss, employee full Mamamia Podcasts dcf03c56-12e8-4d21-9cea-b2c20174141d dcf03c56-12e8-4d21-9cea-b2c20174141d Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000 984 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/inbox-13b How To Build A Profitable Side Hustle (From Someone Who Actually Did It) How To Build A Profitable Side Hustle (From Someone Who Actually Did It) Whether you're looking to earn extra cash or dream of quitting your day job, this conversation delivers the practical blueprint you've been searching for.

We meet creative entrepreneur Georgia Norton Lodge who offers brutally honest advice about what it actually takes to build a sustainable side hustle. She shares the exact steps that helped her transform a $35 product into a $500 one, and how a single email to her database once made her $16,000.

Plus you’ll learn:
- the Venn diagram approach to identifying your perfect side hustle
- six practical steps to get started (even with no time or budget)
- realistic timelines and expectations
- when to know if your side hustle is working (or when to let it go)

Check out Georgia’s courses and workshops, and you can follow her on LinkedIn and Insta.

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Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)
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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page
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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.



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]]> Whether you're looking to earn extra cash or dream of quitting your day job, this conversation delivers the practical blueprint you've been searching for.

We meet creative entrepreneur Georgia Norton Lodge who offers brutally honest advice about what it actually takes to build a sustainable side hustle. She shares the exact steps that helped her transform a $35 product into a $500 one, and how a single email to her database once made her $16,000.

Plus you’ll learn:
- the Venn diagram approach to identifying your perfect side hustle
- six practical steps to get started (even with no time or budget)
- realistic timelines and expectations
- when to know if your side hustle is working (or when to let it go)

Check out Georgia’s courses and workshops, and you can follow her on LinkedIn and Insta.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

You might be interested in our episodes on:
How To Talk So People Listen To You
How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)
Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)
How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)

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]]> biz bizz business work work life side hustle money making money georgia norton lodge michelle battersby sophie hirst em vernem biz, bizz, business, work, work life, side hustle, money, making money, georgia norton lodge, michelle battersby, sophie hirst, em vernem full Mamamia Podcasts 3faca0a5-1a17-4a04-bb96-b2c100113d3a 3faca0a5-1a17-4a04-bb96-b2c100113d3a Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000 1777 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/how-to-build-a-profitable-side-hustle-from-someone-who-actually-did-it INBOX: The First Day Outfit Strategy That Works For Every New Job INBOX: The First Day Outfit Strategy That Works For Every New Job Ever shared something awkward with the big boss and immediately regretted it? This week we're solving the ultimate workplace etiquette dilemma – whether it's appropriate to mention your CEO's personal LinkedIn posts in real life. And if you're eyeing the exit door, stick around for our top three tips on how to resign without burning bridges or making things painfully awkward.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your workplace advice hotline where writer and podcaster Em Vernem teams up with entrepreneur Michelle Battersby tackle the workplace questions you've secretly googled in incognito mode!

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]]> Ever shared something awkward with the big boss and immediately regretted it? This week we're solving the ultimate workplace etiquette dilemma – whether it's appropriate to mention your CEO's personal LinkedIn posts in real life. And if you're eyeing the exit door, stick around for our top three tips on how to resign without burning bridges or making things painfully awkward.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your workplace advice hotline where writer and podcaster Em Vernem teams up with entrepreneur Michelle Battersby tackle the workplace questions you've secretly googled in incognito mode!

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]]> biz bizz mamamia mammamia inbox ama ask me anything ceo what to wear work clothes work outfits quitting quit resign resigning resigning with class biz, bizz, mamamia, mammamia, inbox, ama, ask me anything, ceo, what to wear, work clothes, work outfits, quitting, quit, resign, resigning, resigning with class full Mamamia Podcasts 1f625938-111e-45aa-a914-b2ba01808936 1f625938-111e-45aa-a914-b2ba01808936 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:30:00 +0000 1030 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/12b-inbox How To Nail Networking, Even When it Feels Super Awkward How To Nail Networking, Even When it Feels Super Awkward Ever felt that full-body cringe when someone suggests "let's network"? You're not alone.
In this episode of BIZ, career powerhouses Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst completely redefine networking for people who hate networking. Michelle reveals how she flipped the script with her genius "Anti-Network" events, while Soph shares how she built one of tech's most valuable professional networks... from a gutter (yes, really).

Get their exact scripts for cold LinkedIn outreach that won't make you die inside, learn exactly where to stand at a networking event so you don’t waste your time, and discover which networking style actually works for your personality.

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Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)
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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> Ever felt that full-body cringe when someone suggests "let's network"? You're not alone.
In this episode of BIZ, career powerhouses Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst completely redefine networking for people who hate networking. Michelle reveals how she flipped the script with her genius "Anti-Network" events, while Soph shares how she built one of tech's most valuable professional networks... from a gutter (yes, really).

Get their exact scripts for cold LinkedIn outreach that won't make you die inside, learn exactly where to stand at a networking event so you don’t waste your time, and discover which networking style actually works for your personality.

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You might be interested in our episodes on:
How To Talk So People Listen To You
How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)
Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)
How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)

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EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> biz bizz mamamia mammamia business work work life work life balance networking hack hacks biz, bizz, mamamia, mammamia, business, work, work life, work life balance, networking, hack, hacks full Mamamia Podcasts c674b564-da1b-41d2-a0e6-b2ba01804da6 c674b564-da1b-41d2-a0e6-b2ba01804da6 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000 1913 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/12a-networking INBOX: How Do I Get Recognition For My Hard Work? INBOX: How Do I Get Recognition For My Hard Work? This week we're advocating for the unsung heroes of the corporate world – EAs, PAs, and Assistants, you know the people who do it all – with practical tips on how to showcase your true value beyond "just" scheduling. Plus, the definitive guide to work trip etiquette (can your partner tag along in the company-paid hotel?), and Michelle reveals exactly when new business owners should make their big announcement.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, where Em Vernem and Michelle Battersby turn your anonymous workplace questions into actionable advice. Think of us as your career group chat. Consider this your chance to get free career advice from people who've been there.

Writer and podcaster Em Vernem teams up with entrepreneur 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.

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> This week we're advocating for the unsung heroes of the corporate world – EAs, PAs, and Assistants, you know the people who do it all – with practical tips on how to showcase your true value beyond "just" scheduling. Plus, the definitive guide to work trip etiquette (can your partner tag along in the company-paid hotel?), and Michelle reveals exactly when new business owners should make their big announcement.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, where Em Vernem and Michelle Battersby turn your anonymous workplace questions into actionable advice. Think of us as your career group chat. Consider this your chance to get free career advice from people who've been there.

Writer and podcaster Em Vernem teams up with entrepreneur 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.

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]]> biz bizz mamamia mammamia work work life balance ama ask me anything ask us anything ea eas pa pas assistants recognition work travel own business sme business owner biz, bizz, mamamia, mammamia, work, work life balance, ama, ask me anything, ask us anything, ea, eas, pa, pas, assistants, recognition, work travel, own business, sme, business owner full Mamamia Podcasts c292662a-c12d-44d8-9a64-b2ba0180333e c292662a-c12d-44d8-9a64-b2ba0180333e Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:30:00 +0000 1255 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/11b-inbox How To Email and Slack Like A Man How To Email and Slack Like A Man Are your emails undermining your authority without you even realising it? In this episode, we dive into the fascinating psychology behind how we communicate at work and how gendered email habits might be holding you back at work.

Learn the simple word swaps that instantly make you sound more confident, the shocking truth about exclamation marks (hint: they might be sabotaging you), and the military communication technique that gets faster responses every time.

Whether you're managing up, collaborating with colleagues, or building client relationships, these practical communication hacks will save you time and boost your professional reputation. Let's make 2025 the year we all communicate better.

You might be interested in our episodes on:
How To Talk So People Listen To You
How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)
Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)
How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> Are your emails undermining your authority without you even realising it? In this episode, we dive into the fascinating psychology behind how we communicate at work and how gendered email habits might be holding you back at work.

Learn the simple word swaps that instantly make you sound more confident, the shocking truth about exclamation marks (hint: they might be sabotaging you), and the military communication technique that gets faster responses every time.

Whether you're managing up, collaborating with colleagues, or building client relationships, these practical communication hacks will save you time and boost your professional reputation. Let's make 2025 the year we all communicate better.

You might be interested in our episodes on:
How To Talk So People Listen To You
How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)
Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)
How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)

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]]> biz bizz michelle battersby soph hirst em vernem email slack teams comms communication effective communication how to be heard Email etiquette professional communication productivity small talk corporate gmail messaging Millennial workplace Email like a man biz, bizz, michelle battersby, soph hirst, em vernem, email, slack, teams, comms, communication, effective communication, how to be heard, Email etiquette, professional communication, productivity, small talk, corporate, gmail, messaging, Millennial workplace, Email like a man full Mamamia Podcasts 37983bf1-9a97-4aa3-b753-b2b300390533 37983bf1-9a97-4aa3-b753-b2b300390533 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000 1603 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/11a-email-slack-man INBOX: Our Controversial Take On Work Calendar Etiquette INBOX: Our Controversial Take On Work Calendar Etiquette Today we teach you how to stay motivated when you don’t love your job, plus we have a controversial take on work calendar etiquette. Plus career coach Soph Hirst lets us in on one of the questions she’s most often asked about micro-mangers (we’ve all had one).

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your new workplace group chat where we answer all the awkward workplace scenarios you've been dying to solve, hosted by Em Vernem and Soph Hirst.

Em is loving Michelle and Sophie’s Task Pebbles strategy, hear how do to it and how to effectively time block  - which she is doing too here.

If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au (you can be anon!)

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

 

 

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]]> Today we teach you how to stay motivated when you don’t love your job, plus we have a controversial take on work calendar etiquette. Plus career coach Soph Hirst lets us in on one of the questions she’s most often asked about micro-mangers (we’ve all had one).

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your new workplace group chat where we answer all the awkward workplace scenarios you've been dying to solve, hosted by Em Vernem and Soph Hirst.

Em is loving Michelle and Sophie’s Task Pebbles strategy, hear how do to it and how to effectively time block  - which she is doing too here.

If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au (you can be anon!)

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

 

 

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 8541d34f-2f16-41e0-8959-b2af016c22c2 8541d34f-2f16-41e0-8959-b2af016c22c2 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:30:00 +0000 986 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/inbox-10b-3-april 8 Lessons Michelle Battersby Learnt While Building Her Business 8 Lessons Michelle Battersby Learnt While Building Her Business Ever wondered what building a business is REALLY like behind those glossy Instagram posts? In this must-listen episode, Michelle Battersby (Sunroom founder) pulls back the curtain on entrepreneurship's harsh realities with the 8 business mantras she learned the hard way that apply whether you're a founder or climbing the corporate ladder.

Learn why perfectionism kills products, how to approach competitors, the surprising way to attract investors, and what to do when employees literally steal from you.

Whether you're dreaming of starting something or leading a team, this episode is your essential guide to avoiding startup mistakes that nobody warns you about!

Here is Michelle’s 75-question Questionnaire to help ascertain if you have found your founder fit!

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> Ever wondered what building a business is REALLY like behind those glossy Instagram posts? In this must-listen episode, Michelle Battersby (Sunroom founder) pulls back the curtain on entrepreneurship's harsh realities with the 8 business mantras she learned the hard way that apply whether you're a founder or climbing the corporate ladder.

Learn why perfectionism kills products, how to approach competitors, the surprising way to attract investors, and what to do when employees literally steal from you.

Whether you're dreaming of starting something or leading a team, this episode is your essential guide to avoiding startup mistakes that nobody warns you about!

Here is Michelle’s 75-question Questionnaire to help ascertain if you have found your founder fit!

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> bizz biz business work work life work life balance michelle battersby sme small business start a business starting a business founder founding a business startup small biz bizz, biz, business, work, work life, work life balance, michelle battersby, sme, small business, start a business, starting a business, founder, founding a business, startup, small biz full Mamamia Podcasts 00a56402-c4ec-4b0e-9e66-b2af016b5a54 00a56402-c4ec-4b0e-9e66-b2af016b5a54 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000 1787 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/10a-start-business-mantra INBOX: Stop Doing This At Your Work Desk! INBOX: Stop Doing This At Your Work Desk! Today we tackle some extra juicy workplace dilemmas that are all submitted by you anonymously! If you’re saddled with a slack coworker, we’ll tell you the sentence to use with your boss to instigate change. Plus we’ll discuss how to deal with a manager’s vague instruction and the dodgy desk etiquette we hate.

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 super 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. 

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See Em’s list of 23 workplace rules you’re definitely breaking.

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HOSTS: Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> Today we tackle some extra juicy workplace dilemmas that are all submitted by you anonymously! If you’re saddled with a slack coworker, we’ll tell you the sentence to use with your boss to instigate change. Plus we’ll discuss how to deal with a manager’s vague instruction and the dodgy desk etiquette we hate.

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 super 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 the BIZ newsletter here and follow the Biz Instagram here.
See Em’s list of 23 workplace rules you’re definitely breaking.

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HOSTS: Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 600aed16-4d03-4980-bb5d-b29f017f6c9d 600aed16-4d03-4980-bb5d-b29f017f6c9d Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:30:00 +0000 1039 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/9b-inbox-3-april Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right) Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right) This episode will completely transform how you'll think about managing your time, as we deep dive into the often misunderstood practice of time blocking with productivity expert Deb Ho.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your to-do list or struggled to focus on deep work; join Em Vernem, Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst to learn practical solutions that don't require you to become a "productivity robot".

And if you’re time blocking skeptic or have tried and abandoned it before, this episode will give you the clear, precise direction you need to transform your workday. Trust us, you’ll soon understand why you need to be spending more time in your calendar than your inbox!

Check out Deb Ho’s amazing Time Block Planner and other Productivity Resources.

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Kimberly Braddish
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.




 

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]]> This episode will completely transform how you'll think about managing your time, as we deep dive into the often misunderstood practice of time blocking with productivity expert Deb Ho.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your to-do list or struggled to focus on deep work; join Em Vernem, Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst to learn practical solutions that don't require you to become a "productivity robot".

And if you’re time blocking skeptic or have tried and abandoned it before, this episode will give you the clear, precise direction you need to transform your workday. Trust us, you’ll soon understand why you need to be spending more time in your calendar than your inbox!

Check out Deb Ho’s amazing Time Block Planner and other Productivity Resources.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

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If you would like to participate in our brand uplift study for Hubspot for a chance t win $50, click HERE.

HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Kimberly Braddish
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.




 

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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts cdc00418-29d0-4806-878d-b29f017f38ba cdc00418-29d0-4806-878d-b29f017f38ba Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:30:00 +0000 1459 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/9a-1-april-time-blocking-the-productivity-hack-tha INBOX: Help! How Do I Fire Someone? INBOX: Help! How Do I Fire Someone? This week we are navigating searching for a job while pregnant, firing someone and whether you invite your colleagues to your wedding.

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.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here and follow the Biz Instagram here.

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Kimberly Braddish
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> This week we are navigating searching for a job while pregnant, firing someone and whether you invite your colleagues to your wedding.

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.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here and follow the Biz Instagram here.

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Kimberly Braddish
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> bizz biz michelle battersby em vernem fire someone how to fire being fired SME getting a job while pregnant job search pregnant bizz, biz, michelle battersby, em vernem, fire someone, how to fire, being fired, SME, getting a job while pregnant, job search pregnant full Mamamia Podcasts 0eb19202-f83f-48bf-8ee8-b295001881e4 0eb19202-f83f-48bf-8ee8-b295001881e4 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:30:00 +0000 862 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/inbox-8b You Don’t Need A Work Mentor, You Need This Instead You Don’t Need A Work Mentor, You Need This Instead This episode will demolish everything you thought you knew about mentorship. Our career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst will let you in on a fresh approach to professional development, moving away from the traditional "one perfect mentor" model to a more flexible, inclusive strategy - think less marriage proposal, more dating.

Plus you’ll hear the five-sentence email template that's going to help you land that dream mentor conversation.

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If you wanna see three of our favourite girl bosses in action, Mamamia Out Loud is going on tour! Jessie, Mia, Holly and BIZ’s own Em Vernem are heading to Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in May to celebrate 10 years of Australia’s #1 women’s podcast. Buy tickets to The Mamamia Out Loud LIVE ALL OR NOTHING TOUR here.

Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au.

If you would like to participate in our brand uplift study for Hubspot for a chance t win $50, click HERE

HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Kimberly Braddish
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> This episode will demolish everything you thought you knew about mentorship. Our career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst will let you in on a fresh approach to professional development, moving away from the traditional "one perfect mentor" model to a more flexible, inclusive strategy - think less marriage proposal, more dating.

Plus you’ll hear the five-sentence email template that's going to help you land that dream mentor conversation.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

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Follow the Biz Instagram, Michelle’s startup Sunroom and Soph’s career coaching business Workbaby.

If you wanna see three of our favourite girl bosses in action, Mamamia Out Loud is going on tour! Jessie, Mia, Holly and BIZ’s own Em Vernem are heading to Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in May to celebrate 10 years of Australia’s #1 women’s podcast. Buy tickets to The Mamamia Out Loud LIVE ALL OR NOTHING TOUR here.

Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au.

If you would like to participate in our brand uplift study for Hubspot for a chance t win $50, click HERE

HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Kimberly Braddish
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full Mamamia Podcasts 8b8697a7-679e-4384-81ef-b29500186101 8b8697a7-679e-4384-81ef-b29500186101 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:30:00 +0000 916 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/8a-you-don-t-need-a-work-mentor-you-need-this-inst INBOX: Why We All Need A Work Bestie 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 confidence and get simple but effective ways to make friends at work.

If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au.

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AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> 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 confidence and get simple but effective ways to make friends at work.

If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here and follow the Biz Instagram here.

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HOSTS: Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Kimberly Braddish
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> biz bizz mamamia mammamia making friends work wife work bestie biz, bizz, mamamia, mammamia, making friends, work wife, work bestie full Mamamia Podcasts f461145d-800d-4db1-b5af-b2910065419a f461145d-800d-4db1-b5af-b2910065419a Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:30:00 +0000 896 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/inbox-7b Mia Freedman On Why Redundancy Was One Of The Best Things To Happen To Her 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 next role and how to rebuild your confidence and reputation after a career setback.

If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au.

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Kimberly Braddish
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> 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 next role and how to rebuild your confidence and reputation after a career setback.

If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here and follow the Biz Instagram here.

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Kimberly Braddish
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> biz bizz business mia freedman mamamia mammamia redundancy being redundant job is redundant survive redundancy blog new job getting a job unemployed unemployment biz, bizz, business, mia freedman, mamamia, mammamia, redundancy, being redundant, job is redundant, survive redundancy, blog, new job, getting a job, unemployed, unemployment full Mamamia Podcasts fb2245d0-0e4b-43ba-a498-b29100652995 fb2245d0-0e4b-43ba-a498-b29100652995 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:30:00 +0000 1546 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/mia-freedman-on-why-redundancy-was-one-of-the-best INBOX: Upgrading Work Travel To Boss-Level & Can I WFH From A Cafe? 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 work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au.

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby and Em Vernem
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AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> 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 work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au.

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Kimberley Braddish
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> work travel michelle battersby em vernem travelling for work virgin travel virgin airlines qantas work from home wfh work from a cafe cake work work travel, michelle battersby, em vernem, travelling for work, virgin travel, virgin airlines, qantas, work from home, wfh, work from a cafe, cake work full Mamamia Podcasts dd402837-c551-4d01-add9-b294015a3f24 dd402837-c551-4d01-add9-b294015a3f24 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:30:00 +0000 1076 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/ep-6b-inbox How To Know If You Should Start Your Own Business 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 seriously considering going all-in on your startup dream, this episode delivers the unfiltered advice you need to make smarter career decisions—minus the entrepreneurial fairy tales.

Resources:
- Here is the site that Michelle used to make her questionnaire
- Here is Sunroom’s early ideation survey from 2020 and Sunroom’s creator research and feedback form, plus here is the Tiktok content she posted. 
- Here is the link to Tech Ready Women that Soph was discussing.

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If you wanna see three of our favourite girl bosses in action, Mamamia Out Loud is going on tour! Jessie, Mia, Holly and BIZ’s own Em Vernem are heading to Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in May to celebrate 10 years of Australia’s #1 women’s podcast. Buy tickets to The Mamamia Out Loud LIVE ALL OR NOTHING TOUR here.

Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au.

HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Kimberly Braddish
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 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 seriously considering going all-in on your startup dream, this episode delivers the unfiltered advice you need to make smarter career decisions—minus the entrepreneurial fairy tales.

Resources:
- Here is the site that Michelle used to make her questionnaire
- Here is Sunroom’s early ideation survey from 2020 and Sunroom’s creator research and feedback form, plus here is the Tiktok content she posted. 
- Here is the link to Tech Ready Women that Soph was discussing.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

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If you wanna see three of our favourite girl bosses in action, Mamamia Out Loud is going on tour! Jessie, Mia, Holly and BIZ’s own Em Vernem are heading to Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in May to celebrate 10 years of Australia’s #1 women’s podcast. Buy tickets to The Mamamia Out Loud LIVE ALL OR NOTHING TOUR here.

Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au.

HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Kimberly Braddish
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

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]]> biz bizz own business startup start up side hustle own biz entrepreneur lady start up lady startup boss girl boss biz, bizz, own business, startup, start up, side hustle, own biz, entrepreneur, lady start up, lady startup, boss, girl boss full Mamamia Podcasts a430c0a6-3e5c-472d-afc2-b289017dde6b a430c0a6-3e5c-472d-afc2-b289017dde6b Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:30:00 +0000 1124 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/ep-6-own-business INBOX: Should I CC Someone's Boss To Escalate An Issue? 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.

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HOSTS: Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Kimberley Braddish
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> 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?

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Writer and podcaster Em Vernem teams up with career coach Soph Hirst to tackle your trickiest workplace dilemmas.
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]]> full Mamamia Podcasts ddb2d57e-a43e-4808-9720-b289017db8c2 ddb2d57e-a43e-4808-9720-b289017db8c2 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:30:00 +0000 884 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/placeholder-5b-inbox 'Personality Hire' Is Not A Dirty Word '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 literally includes the word "vibes" and learn how her department is revolutionising workplace culture.

This ep is perfect for anyone questioning their workplace identity, managers trying to build better teams, or anyone who just wants work to be that bit more fun!

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> 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 literally includes the word "vibes" and learn how her department is revolutionising workplace culture.

This ep is perfect for anyone questioning their workplace identity, managers trying to build better teams, or anyone who just wants work to be that bit more fun!

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]]> biz bizz business personality hire new job good personality personality michelle battersby soph hirst em vernem mamamia mammamia work confidence confidence at work how to be liked tiktok viral viral tiktok biz, bizz, business, personality hire, new job, good personality, personality, michelle battersby, soph hirst, em vernem, mamamia, mammamia, work confidence, confidence at work, how to be liked, tiktok, viral, viral tiktok full Mamamia Podcasts c98f7894-7bb3-40c4-853b-b289004d2a78 c98f7894-7bb3-40c4-853b-b289004d2a78 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:30:00 +0000 1827 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/ep15-personality-hire INBOX: How Do I Handle A Patronising Colleague?! 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.
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]]> 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.
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]]> biz bizz biz inbox inbox patronising colleague rude colleague resume update your resume update my resume soph hirst em vernem biz, bizz, biz inbox, inbox, patronising colleague, rude colleague, resume, update your resume, update my resume, soph hirst, em vernem full Mamamia Podcasts 5e848c7d-de3c-439f-bd8d-b2820072b3d5 5e848c7d-de3c-439f-bd8d-b2820072b3d5 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 665 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/ep-4b-inbox There's A Right (And Wrong) Way To Revenge Quit 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> bizz biz michelle battersby sophie hirst revenge quit revenge quitting how to quit how to leave your job how to leave my job i want to quit my job how to leave bizz, biz, michelle battersby, sophie hirst, revenge quit, revenge quitting, how to quit, how to leave your job, how to leave my job, i want to quit my job, how to leave full Mamamia Podcasts 50911560-ba71-46ae-9d84-b28200728ef0 50911560-ba71-46ae-9d84-b28200728ef0 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 1766 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/ep-4-revenge-quitting INBOX: My Colleague Gets Paid More To Do The Same Job! 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. Some of your answer are WILD.

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]]> 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. Some of your answer are WILD.

If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au.

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> bizz biz inbox more money coworker gets paid more benefits bizz, biz, inbox, more money, coworker gets paid more, benefits full Mamamia Podcasts 19e826b1-3b4e-44d3-a995-b28200725f45 19e826b1-3b4e-44d3-a995-b28200725f45 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 784 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/ep-3b-inbox How To Talk So People Listen To You 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 dumber.

Plus Dr Kate Mason will give you 8 ready-to-use phrases that'll make you sound like a meeting pro. Kate's book's 'Powerfully Likeable: How to Communicate with Influence and Show up as Your Best Self' is out in September. Sign up to her newsletter to be one of the first to get it.

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
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AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> 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 dumber.

Plus Dr Kate Mason will give you 8 ready-to-use phrases that'll make you sound like a meeting pro. Kate's book's 'Powerfully Likeable: How to Communicate with Influence and Show up as Your Best Self' is out in September. Sign up to her newsletter to be one of the first to get it.

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> biz bizz business learning dr kate mason michelle battersby soph hirst mamamia mammamia communication how to tlk how to be heard workplace work biz, bizz, business, learning, dr kate mason, michelle battersby, soph hirst, mamamia, mammamia, communication, how to tlk, how to be heard, workplace, work full Mamamia Podcasts 3ceeceec-b139-4371-a385-b282002cb19b 3ceeceec-b139-4371-a385-b282002cb19b Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 1428 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/ep-3-communication INBOX: Can I Date My Co-Worker? 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.
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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> 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.

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> biz bizz aua ama ask us anything ask me anything q and a soph hirst em vernem dating a coworker date a coworker date someone from work lunch break lunch hour biz, bizz, aua, ama, ask us anything, ask me anything, q and a, soph hirst, em vernem, dating a coworker, date a coworker, date someone from work, lunch break, lunch hour full Mamamia Podcasts 1d19f6db-8a87-4b95-96ce-b27d003c243d 1d19f6db-8a87-4b95-96ce-b27d003c243d Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 966 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/ep-2b-inbox How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard) 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 structured and Soph sharing a killer script for saying no to your manager in a way that means they’re not gonna hate you.

Learn more:
- Learn about Tim Ferriss’s 4 hour work week
- Find the awesome Productivity Planner
- More on Subtracting from Professor Leidy Klotz
- More from Wes Kao 

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page
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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> 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 structured and Soph sharing a killer script for saying no to your manager in a way that means they’re not gonna hate you.

Learn more:
- Learn about Tim Ferriss’s 4 hour work week
- Find the awesome Productivity Planner
- More on Subtracting from Professor Leidy Klotz
- More from Wes Kao 

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> biz work business productivity hacks bizz saying no saying no to your boss to do list to do lists michelle battersby soph hirst em vernem biz, work, business, productivity, hacks, bizz, saying no, saying no to your boss, to do list, to do lists, michelle battersby, soph hirst, em vernem full Mamamia Podcasts 0061f7f3-6c2d-4b4b-9630-b27b01714fc7 0061f7f3-6c2d-4b4b-9630-b27b01714fc7 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 1147 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/productivity-hacks INBOX: How Long Do I Have To Consider A Job Offer? 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> biz bizz business aua ama ask us anything ask me anything inbox em vernem michelle battersby accepting a job offer putting in for leaving gift work gifts q and a biz, bizz, business, aua, ama, ask us anything, ask me anything, inbox, em vernem, michelle battersby, accepting a job offer, putting in for leaving gift, work gifts, q and a full Mamamia Podcasts 9b4cf266-b971-41c1-93cd-b2740010c3d2 9b4cf266-b971-41c1-93cd-b2740010c3d2 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 753 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/ep-1b-inbox How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness) 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 this your cheat sheet to having the money conversation - minus the awkward sweating.

What you’ll learn:
- The framework that does the hard work for you
- What to ask for if they can't give you more money
- The exact words to say to your boss (and what never to say)

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

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]]> 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 this your cheat sheet to having the money conversation - minus the awkward sweating.

What you’ll learn:
- The framework that does the hard work for you
- What to ask for if they can't give you more money
- The exact words to say to your boss (and what never to say)

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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]]> 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. 

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]]> work women business advice michelle battersby soph hirst em vernem work, women, business, advice, michelle battersby, soph hirst, em vernem full Mamamia Podcasts 15057c2e-4d60-408c-9543-b26f003ab579 15057c2e-4d60-408c-9543-b26f003ab579 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:35:00 +0000 50 https://omny.fm/shows/biz/biz-dropping-tomorrow Introducing: BIZ 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.

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]]> 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.

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