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Meet Claire Seeber, global career and leadership coach, facilitator, speaker AND founder of Eating your Cake too, a business focussed on helping YOU sell yourself with more confidence and take control of your career and leadership success. In the Eating your Cake too podcast, you’ll learn something new, relevant and immediately implementable that you can go and do in your own life ensuring that you show up with greater impact, more influence and are heard, seen and really noticed!
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“I’d love to see you leverage your strengths more in this role”. “Just play to your strengths - the rest will follow”. Ever had or heard feedback like this before? It’s not wrong, but it isn’t overly helpful either. What is often lacking in this conventional advice about strengths play, is the actual “HOW TO” of playing to your strengths to achieve…
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5 Things your Boss wants you to do this Year! Is wanting more recognition at work on your list of goals this year? If so, this month's podcast topic is for you. If you are wanting to showcase yourself as a go-getter, or a star performer this year in your Organisation, one that is ready for new opportunities, there are 5 things that your boss really…
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So what connects a pirouette, airline safety briefings and Dolly Parton? It's all covered in this episode of the Eating your Cake too podcast! For your listening delight, I welcome you to join myself and Amanda Slinger - founder of SleepSpot, and rest and sleep expert. I have been telling EVERYONE about this episode. After speaking with Amanda, I w…
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Often in our jobs, after completing a project or piece of work we’re asked to reflect on what went well, what didn’t go well, and what would we do differently next time. How often do we apply that same discipline to ourselves though? In this episode of the Eating your Cake too podcast I put my 2023 out on the table for you. The good. The bad. The u…
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Female financial literacy is a topic that is gaining conversation and momentum. Recently coming to light the alarming statistic that the fastest growing group to experience homelessness in Australia is women aged 50+. Ladies, it's time to know your numbers! I am beyond pumped to have Molly Benjamin on the Eating Your Cake Too Podcast, showing us fi…
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Can you believe it? We've reached a super sweet milestone - our 50th podcast episode! It's been an incredible journey filled with laughter, thought-provoking insights, some tears, and a hellof a lot of heart on the Eating your Cake too podcast! To mark this occasion, I wanted to do something a little different. So, we turned to YOU, our amazing lis…
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Workplace entitlement, or ‘entitled employees’ is something we are hearing ALOT of talk about at the moment. So I decided to sit down for a chat with the one of the best in the business to talk about what actually is employee entitlement, and why is it such a hot topic right now? In our latest podcast episode, Trina Sunday shares her 25 years of kn…
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You’ve found yourself in charge of people — whether you’ve been promoted or transferred within your current company, or have joined a new organisation with a team ready to go. Either way, Congratulations! As exciting as this new opportunity is though, it can present some unique challenges and opportunities. Inheriting a team that you didn't hire ca…
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"Leadership is more than what meets the eye." When it comes to leadership, what we learn in a classroom setting only scratches the surface. The values, behaviours and impactful characteristics that make a true leader often go beyond formal reading and learning. Join me in our latest episode as I engage in an insightful conversation with Shelley Joh…
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In today's rapidly evolving world, organisations and individuals face the critical challenge of navigating change and driving culture. Adapting to new technologies, market shifts, and societal expectations is crucial for success. Effective change management and fostering a positive culture are key. This week, join us as we have an insightful conver…
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Are you an Asker or a Teller? This seemingly simple question holds significant importance when it comes to driving a culture of collaboration and growth within your team. Why does this matter? There are four key reasons in my opinion why adopting the role of an asker, rather than a teller, is vital. In this episode, we'll delve into why this approa…
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Have you ever considered the impact of your departure from an organisation, team, or department on your long-term career? Whether you're moving on to another organisation, team, or department, it's crucial to approach your departure professionally and with a long-term perspective in mind. Your career is not a short game, but a strategic journey, an…
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Working in a collaborative environment often means encountering a diverse range of coworkers. While most colleagues are supportive and cooperative, there are times when we come across individuals who can pose challenges to our professional growth and productivity. Understanding different types of difficult colleagues is crucial in developing effect…
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Do you remember the last time you sat down for a performance review? Did it leave you feeling motivated, enthusiastic, and well-informed, ready to excel in your work? Well, for many employees, performance reviews can be quite the opposite. They can feel like a yearly obligation that causes anxiety, and can bring up a lot of negative emotions rather…
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Whether presenting in front of a large audience or speaking up during a meeting, public speaking anxiety can be overwhelming and hinder personal and professional growth. Fear not! If the thought of public speaking makes you frozen with fear, then this is the podcast episode for you. This week, I am joined by Shil Shanghavi, a public speaking specia…
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Asking for a raise can be a daunting task for many people, but it’s a crucial step in career development. With the right approach and preparation, you can increase your chances of getting a "YES" and securing the salary you deserve. While it does require careful research and preparation, following the right process and taking the time to do things …
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Starting a new job can be both exciting and stressful. It's common to feel anxious during the first 30 days as you strive to make a good impression and learn the ropes quickly. It is an opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people, and take on new challenges. With this can mean heightened stress and overwhelm. But, it doesn’t have to be. To mak…
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Knowing your career values, criteria or your non-negotiables is crucial to making informed decisions about your career path and finding greater fulfilment and satisfaction in your work. Your career values are the principles and beliefs that are most important to you in your professional life. They could include things like autonomy, creativity, fin…
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In a world where competition reigns supreme, standing out from the crowd is more important than ever. Whether it's a new product, service, or brand; capturing the attention of your audience is crucial for success. A USP is not just a marketing concept, it's the heart and soul of business. And yet, for some reason, we never think about it when it co…
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Climbing the career ladder and landing a promotion is an important goal for many professionals. Yet, it can be challenging to navigate the path to success and stand out among your peers. To increase your chances of being promoted, it's important to be able to demonstrate your value to the company and show that you're ready for the next level. In th…
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Our stories are some of the most powerful, impactful, and persuasive tools we have within ourselves! People will listen to you because of YOUR narrative. People believe in your ability to relate to them and trust you to lead because of how you convey YOUR STORY. This is why knowing your story and HOW to convey your narrative is vital not only in le…
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Our relationships play an important role in our personal AND professional lives and because of that we should be nurturing these relationships. How often have you had a conversation with someone only to realise you had been the only one listening and asking questions the whole time? Or, perhaps you are the one who didn’t feel like you were able to …
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Amplifying your voice and being unapologetically yourself is one of the most powerful and impactful tools a person has. We often hear the advice "just be yourself, and it will be fine.", but no matter how good it sounds, it just feels too good to be true. In reality, it is more complex, and just being yourself can feel like it won’t be enough to he…
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Our lives can often be so heavily influenced by society and peer expectations, it’s not hard to lose sight of what we really want and what we’re truly passionate about. We can forget that this is OUR LIFE and at the end of the day, following your dream career or journey is up to YOU. This week I am joined by special guest and my twin brother Adam! …
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What plans do you have for your career growth this year? What are you committing to doing differently? If your plan for the year was to keep taking on extra projects and responsibilities and hoping that your manager or someone else will notice, then, my friend, we need to get a game plan in place for you STAT. But where do you even begin? What ARE …
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Welcome to the Eating your Cake too podcast in 2023! Are you a big believer in New Year's Resolutions? Do you wake up on the 1st Jan each year with a list of commitments you’re making to yourself for the year ahead? Personally, I rejected the idea of making New Year's resolutions a long time ago. I believe that for sustained success and motivation,…
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Do you feel like this time of the year gets a bit overwhelming at times? Do you feel like every time you open your calendar, there are more and more events in there? More and more invites. More and more emails saying “we must grab a coffee before the year is through”? This podcast is to remind you that it is OK to say NO. It is OK to decline the 9t…
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All of us have both a combination of masculine and feminine energy within us. Both of these energies have a unique impact on how we lead and how we show up at work. Curious about which energy you are leaning into? So was I. Let’s dive into today’s episode with Amanda Louisa, a sustainability specialist, feminine leadership coach, and recovering law…
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Do you find it difficult to gather helpful feedback from your team? Let me share a little secret with you - The quality of the way that you ask for your feedback will dictate the quality you get in return. Most people begin by asking closed-ended questions for feedback. It doesn't always work well because it's easy to avoid answering with a yes or …
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Genuine care and concern for workplace teams and relationships might sound simple, and yet it is something we all know we need more of and probably needs to be DOING more of too. It is what employees truly require from their employers. Caring entails being able to truly listen to others and be willing to hear what everyone on the team has to say ar…
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Are you currently a people manager or leader, or do you aspire to be? Have you ever stepped back and thought about WHY you want to lead a team? I believe there are questions that we need to ask ourselves BEFORE we move into a role where we are responsible for achieving outcomes through others, and in this latest podcast episode, I talk about that a…
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Have you ever had one of those moments in your life where you just know that something needs to change? Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like the person staring back at you is a stranger? You are not alone. Listen in to this life-changing episode with the incredible Ashley Speers as she shares with us some of her own personal lessons and…
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Do you have something you want to ask for at work, but have absolutely NO idea where to start? Have you thought about what actions you need to start taking now in order to put your best foot forward? In this episode, I’ll show you some key tips to help you get what YOU want at work. I’ll share with you what to do to have that conversation with your…
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In recent years, calls for gender equality have increased along with the need to close the gender wage gap. But even with the progress that has been made in this space, there are still very few women in positions of leadership. Today, I'm sharing with you a conversation with Marcia Lawrence, a Perth-based human resources specialist, about the gende…
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Do you feel stuck or unsure about your current job or career path? When you hear the word “mid-career pivot” what feelings come up for you? Excitement? Or dread, fear and anxiety? Almost all of us will experience feeling lost, unsure, or unmotivated at some point in our careers. And with people on average now engaging in between five and seven care…
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Are you a follower or a leader? Regardless of where you fall on the spectrum, I believe we can all agree that it is critical to learn to lead ourselves first. “leadership of others starts with leadership of self”. Sarah Cordner, our guest on today's podcast, lives by this phrase. She is a certified coach with a passion for empowering professionals,…
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How can you make sure you stay relevant in your job? Relevant in your industry? Your company? These questions came up recently during a coaching session I was having with a private one-on-one client of mine. They felt that they had become so focussed on their day-to-day tasks that they couldn't recall the last time they took a step back and looked …
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Ever been curious about the conversations that take place behind closed doors when choices about promotions are made? Maybe you’ve wondered what else you can do to ensure you are recognised for your achievements? Or, perhaps you’ve wished you had the knowledge as to how you can strategically showcase your performance? In this episode, myself and sp…
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Do you ever feel ignored, unheard, or unnoticed at work? Even if you want to speak up and be heard more, perhaps you’re afraid of coming across as arrogant or stepping on other people's toes. You have some great ideas about how to make things better. However, you seem to get spoken over or left behind when it comes to putting it out into the world.…
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How do you juggle the responsibility of raising kids while making a living in a world that demands almost everything of us? Many people will tell you that having a career while raising a child is impossible. They'll tell you that you have to choose between the two; that you can't have it both ways. And no matter how hard you try, there will be time…
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For those who have worked with me in the past (or maybe you do currently), you’ll know that I often talk about the importance of knowing who you are. The importance of being self-aware. Why? Because if we don’t know ourselves at our core; how we react under pressure, what our triggers are, our drivers, motivators, etc, then all the other stuff that…
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Every one of us struggles with decisions at one point or another in our lives. There’s a body of research stating that we make about 30,000 decisions a day. Just in one day! But, it’s often the big things, the major decisions that can create the overwhelm and the paralysis that come when we feel stuck in what is the ‘right’ decision to make.     Wh…
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Do you have trouble saying no to people even though you know you're already stretched too thin? Do you finally work up the courage to say no only to find yourself immediately filled with guilt afterwards? In our latest podcast episode, I share with you the importance of learning to say no as a healthy part of taking care of ourselves. I also share …
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What is a career sponsor, how can having one benefit you, and how can you get one? In today’s episode, we explore the differences between coaches, mentors, and sponsors, and we talk about how each one can benefit you - with a focus on SPONSORS! I’ll tell you all about what sponsors can do for you, why you need one, and what you can do to find one. …
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What is your career game plan? How are you building your career currency so that you are setting yourself up for success and fulfillment in 2022? In this episode I talk you through the four KEY focus areas that I believe WILL help you with your career and leadership success: (1) Brand YOU (2) Relationships (3) Performance, and (4) Growth and Learni…
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Happy New Year to you all! To start off 2022, I share a little bit about what I like to focus on at the start of each new year - SPOILER ALERT, these aren't new year's resolutions. Instead, I consider questions like “who do I want to be as a human,” and “how am I actually contributing to a better world” at the start of this new year! Then we dive r…
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Have you been wondering how to be a better leader today while also planning more effectively for tomorrow? Listen in to this amazing conversation between Claire and Shane Hatton, an expert in developing remarkable people leaders, to learn more ways to SHOW UP in your workplace and to EXCEL as a leader no matter what position in the Organisation you…
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It's my birthday (sound the alarms - whhooooop!)! And to celebrate with you today, I'm going to share my TOP tips for how to improve your career based on my own personal lessons! Yep, I am stepping back, taking the time to reflect on what I've learned over the course of my career thus far AND am paying it forward to all of you listening to the podc…
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Are you looking for more career opportunities and wondering why your hard work isn't resulting in more chances to grow? In this episode, I talk with you about why JUST working harder, which women in particular are often conditioned to do, isn't enough to get the promotion and stretch opportunities to come our way. I talk about the culture of presen…
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