In this episode, podcast host, Ed McKnight talks with Craig McAlpine from MyCareerBrand.net about how young professionals can build their personal brand and land their ideal jobs. Specifically, they discuss: – Mistakes young professionals make when they move from being part of a team, to leading a team … and what you can do to avoid them – How you …

In this episode, podcast host, Ed McKnight talks with Sharsies Co-founder Leighton Roberts (MyCareerBrand.net) about how the investment start-up grew to having $10 million under management within its first year. Specifically, they discuss: – Starting a business with seven co-founders, and making it work – The founding team putting their corporate j…

If you saw him walking down the street you’d never guess his story. Cam Calkoen is a world class, international sprinting champion. It also happens that he has cerebral palsy. After winning multiple international championships, Cam decided to hang up the running shoes and become an inspirational speaker. In his own words, both of these were strange…

In the digital age – anyone can text, message, chat and snap with almost anyone. Despite this, going up and actually talking with a stranger – in person – is one of the scariest tasks facing millennials. So how do you go from being a wall flower (too scared to approach anyone at a networking event) to New Zealand’s undisputed networking superstar? …

How many times have you heard this type of conversation – Job Seeker: “I really need to find a job”. Sympathetic Friend: “What sort of job do you want?” Job Seeker: “Anything, I just need to find something!” It seems like everyone wants a job, but the dream career seems elusive. In this episode, podcast host, Ed McKnight gets behind the mic solo to…

This podcast has often discussed the notion that age is no longer a barrier. That if you’ve got the skills and the gumption to make something happen, then you can do it. https://nz.linkedin.com/in/ellystrang https://nz.linkedin.com/in/edmcknight The post NZ Young Professionals Podcast 24: Elly Strang – The 2nd Youngest Magazine Editor in the Countr…

Remember at Uni when there were a few students in class wearing military uniforms? They joined the military for a few years in exchange received free degrees. Sam Rae Jones – Linked In Ed McKnight – Linked In The post NZ Young Professionals Podcast 23: Sam Rae Jones – Swapping One Uniform for Another, an Ethical Choice appeared first on Podcasts NZ…

I deleted Facebook over the summer. Not literally my whole profile, just the app. Who knew that if you look up from the iPhone screen, there’s a whole other world ready to be explored. Taking you back in time, we recorded this interview with Jon Randles from Mosh Social Media at the live launch of the NZ Young Professionals Podcast in July 2017. To…

Welcome to 2018! In this cast, podcast host Ed McKnight sets the tone for the year, focussing on why age is no longer a barrier for young professionals and how this will be incorporated into future episodes. Also an update on a few events that happened at the end of 2017 in the young professionals space. Keep listening in 2018 because there is more…

The old maxim “Do as I say, not as I do” is not just widely used by parents talking to their kids, but also by customers giving feedback to companies they buy from. As customers we will say one thing, and do another. Professional people-watcher (aka anthropologist), Corina Enache is using the power of observation to figure out what people actually …

Izzy Whitley started a $750K/year business at 22, all the while facing much adversity along the way, yet positively taking it all in his stride. Auckland Labour Hire on Facebook The post NZ Young Professionals Podcast 19: Izzy Whitley – Founder of Auckland Labour Hire appeared first on Podcasts NZ: New Zealand Podcasts.…

Most Uni students dream of working at one of the big four accounting firms – PwC, Deloitte, EY and KPMG. Fraser McConnell is definitely not “most uni students”. Having joined Pricewaterhouse Coopers in the management consulting team – arguably one of the more sought-after divisions – he left after a year to see whether he could live in Wanaka all w…

It’s a cliché to say that the world is changing, and changing at a rapid pace. But, after just 10 minutes with futurist and Mind Lab founder, Frances Valentine you get a sense of how fast the world is now spinning. Windows that act as solar panels, homes that can be built in just a few days, insects becoming standard parts of the Western diet. Thes…

Mental health affects both our home and professional lives. Friend of the show, Luke Chivers has struggled with eating disorders for many years and is finally coming out the other side. The post NZ Young Professionals Podcast 16: Mental Health and Eating Disorders – What’s it like to go through one? How can we support our friends? appeared first on…

By the age 22, most young professionals might be through to the third year of university, have a few more to go and may not have set plans for the future. Not Eliot Jessep. This young Hamilton based entrepreneur has thrown traditional business advice to the wind, and in this episode shared why you don’t need to follow your passion, and why starting…

Continuing with the political series in the lead up to the 2017 NZ Election, podcast host, Ed McKnight interviews Andrew Little, former leader of The Labour Party. The post NZ Young Professionals Podcast 13: The Political Series – Andrew Little (Labour Party) appeared first on Podcasts NZ: New Zealand Podcasts.…

Continuing with the political series in the lead up to the 2017 NZ Election, podcast host, Ed McKnight interviews Peter Dunne, former leader of The United Future. The post NZ Young Professionals Podcast 14: The Political Series – Peter Dunne (United Future) appeared first on Podcasts NZ: New Zealand Podcasts.…

Continuing with the political series in the lead up to the 2017 NZ Election, podcast host, Ed McKnight interviews James Shaw, leader of The Green Party. The post NZ Young Professionals Podcast 12: The Political Series – James Shaw (Green Party) appeared first on Podcasts NZ: New Zealand Podcasts.By Podcasts NZ / WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media

Continuing with the political series in the lead up to the 2017 NZ Election, podcast host Ed McKnight interviews Gareth Morgan, leader of The Opportunities Party. The post NZ Young Professionals Podcast 11: The Political Series – Gareth Morgan (The Opportunities Party) appeared first on Podcasts NZ: New Zealand Podcasts.…

They say sharing is caring. Yesterday, I dropped my best friend off at the airport. An Australian, who came to NZ and is now heading off to London; it was always going to be the case. The post NZ Young Professionals Podcast 10: When Young Professionals Move On (Bonus Episode) appeared first on Podcasts NZ: New Zealand Podcasts.…

Moving to a new city is part of any young professional’s life. For Christchurch Young Professionals secretary, Michaela Aspell, the move brought more than she bargained for. 6 days after making the move from Wellington to Christchurch to study engineering, the Canterbury February Earthquake happened. In this podcast Michaela discusses everything fr…

Continuing the political series, Ed McKnight interviews Maori Party leader, Marama Fox. The post NZ Young Professionals Podcast 8: The Political Series – Marama Fox appeared first on Podcasts NZ: New Zealand Podcasts.By Podcasts NZ / WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media

Continuing the political series, Ed McKnight interviews Act Party leader, David Seymour. As the youngest party leader in parliament, David is well equipped to talk about issues that impact young professionals. The post NZ Young Professionals Podcast 7: The Political Series – David Seymour appeared first on Podcasts NZ: New Zealand Podcasts.…

NZ Young Professionals Podcast Host speaks at the CEO Summit 2017 in his capacity as President of the Auckland Young Professionals. On a panel with Dame Jenny Shipley, Liam Dann, Justine Munroe and Mitchell Pham, he discusses diversity and how it can be applied within organisations. The post NZ Young Professionals Podcast 6: Flying the Flag for You…

To kick off a new series of interviews with the leaders of NZ Political Parties, Podcast host, Ed McKnight interviews Prime Minister Bill English, leader of the New Zealand National Party. What are his top priorities and how do they affect NZ’s Young Professionals? The post NZ Young Professionals Podcast 5: The Political Series – Prime Minister Bil…

Ever had something important to tell someone and didn’t quite know how to tell them? Good communication is imperative in all aspects of being a young professional. Tetra Map is a way to communicate with anyone, the way they want to be. The post NZ Young Professionals Podcast 4: Professional Development, Tettra Map and Communication appeared first o…

Young Professionals and Millennials are increasingly becoming business owners, starting a range of organisations and start-ups. In this episode Anita Hayhoe from Tangible Media / Idealog magazine and Cody Carnachan from Hatch, throw around business ideas. The post NZ Young Professionals Podcast 3: Young Professionals in Business appeared first on P…

Young professionals from around the country, including Auckland Young Professionals and Hawkes Bay Young Professionals. How to get a pay rise; networking; Auckland housing crisis; work-life balance and inter-generational differences in the workplace. The post NZ Young Professionals Podcast 2: Young Professionals around the Country appeared first on…

This Week: Young professionals in politics. Join Adriana Christie, Joe Bergin and Julian Paul to discuss everything from Auckland Council, and Chloe Swarbrick to ping pong balls and Noel Leeming. The post NZ Young Professionals 1: Young Professionals in Politics appeared first on Podcasts NZ: New Zealand Podcasts.…

Auckland Young Professionals President, Ed McKnight discusses why he’s starting a podcast, and what benefit this is hoped to have for New Zealand’s young professionals. The post NZ Young Professionals 0: The Pre-Pod – Why Start a Podcast at All? appeared first on Podcasts NZ: New Zealand Podcasts.By Podcasts NZ / WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media