Best Gina Visram Podcasts (2024)

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116 - Navigating overwhelm in the busy summer term (Tips for secondary and university students) 30:33

11d ago30:33

30:33

The word "Overwhelm" is used in many contexts and in this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast - we are taking about it's definition as having too much to deal with. (Ha - a little but like how I felt when my computer didn't want to save this edited episode due to the disk being too full - Aaaaargh - but I digress!) The timing and topic is …

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115 - Career development in the school and university holidays 23:21

16d ago23:21

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As a school or university student, the term time / holiday cycles mean you have multiple opportunities a year to have greater control of your time. Whether it's the Easter holidays, summer holidays or any others - these moments provide great opportunities to build your employability skills - skills which ultimately result in you being an increasing…

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114 - 5 things holding you back in your career development (and what to do about them) 33:53

1M ago33:53

33:53

Ready for some tough love? Well good... that's what you've got today with this episode which focuses on 5 things holding you back in your career development (and what to do about them). You my lovely... you are sometimes your own worst enemy when it comes to how you positively move your career forward. How can that be? Well... it's because there ar…

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113 - What's happening in National Careers Week 2024? 11:14

2M ago11:14

11:14

What's happening this National Careers Week? National Careers Week (NCW) is a one-week celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. The aim of the week is to provide a focus for careers guidance activity at an important stage in the academic calendar to help support young people develop awareness and excitement abo…

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112 - Overcoming fears and doubts on your early career journey 24:38

2M ago24:38

24:38

Did you know that sometimes the highest achieving students are the most fearful when it comes to their career journey? Sometimes this can manifest as disinterest or not wanting to make decisions. In this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast, the topic of fear and uncertainty takes centre stage. How are you feeling about your early career jo…

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111 - A work experience pep talk for students and graduates (from a career coach) 29:57

3M ago29:57

29:57

If you want to get past the needing work experience to get work experience cycle that exists in the world of careers - this pep talk is for you... In this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast - you will get a full on work experience pep talk. I say full on because I started with certain points I wanted to convey to you... and then was on a …

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110 - What is an apprenticeship and is it a good option for me? (National Apprenticeship Week 2024) 13:26

3M ago13:26

13:26

This National Apprenticeship Week 2024 is based on the theme "Skills for Life" and what better time to go back to the basics about apprenticeships and whether they are a good choice for you. National Apprenticeship Week is a week-long celebration that brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive imp…

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109 - What is GROWTH MINDSET and why is it important in 2024 and beyond? 20:34

3M ago20:34

20:34

What is a growth mindset? Is a fixed mindset or growth mindset better? Why is the word "yet" so magical when it comes to mindset? In this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast, Gina Visram takes a look at what a growth mindset is and why it is so important this and every year when it comes to making progress with our goals. Inspired by the w…

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108 - How to take the 'blue' out of Blue Monday 14:33

4M ago14:33

14:33

For nearly 20 years, there has been talk of "Blue Monday" - the most depressing day of the year which is said to be the third Monday of the year. In 2024, that is Monday 15 January. Now, you and I know that there is unlikely to be a scientific way to confirm this as the most depressing day. In fact, it was a travel company (albeit led by a psycholo…

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107 - (Part 3 of 3) BHM 2023 Saluting Our Sisters: 32 awesome UK-connected black (and mixed heritage) women to follow on LinkedIn 15:43

5M ago15:43

15:43

It's here! The last of 3 episodes in this series shining a light on some very accomplished women who would likely enhance your feed if you follow them on LinkedIn. "Saluting Our Sisters" is the theme of Black History Month 2023 in the UK. This has inspired today's topic of the Dive Into Your Career podcast - "32 awesome UK-connected black and mixed…

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106 - (Part 2 of 3) BHM 2023 Saluting Our Sisters: 32 awesome UK-connected black (and mixed heritage) women to follow on LinkedIn 22:36

6M ago22:36

22:36

"Saluting Our Sisters" is the theme of Black History Month 2023 in the UK. This has inspired today's topic of the Dive Into Your Career podcast - "32 awesome UK-connected black and mixed heritage women to follow on LinkedIn" (Part 2 if 3). In this episode... I am proud to introduce 11 of the 32 women who will feature in this series. (If you've list…

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105 - (Part 1 of 3) BHM 2023 Saluting Our Sisters: 32 awesome UK-connected black (and mixed heritage) women to follow on LinkedIn 22:50

7M ago22:50

22:50

"Saluting Our Sisters" is the theme of Black History Month 2023 in the UK. This has inspired today's topic of the Dive Into Your Career podcast - "32 awesome UK-connected black and mixed heritage women to follow on LinkedIn" (Part 1). ***(Please note that since recording this episode - the total number of number of women mentioned in these 3 episod…

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104 - 10 ways to have a positive start to the new academic year (Part 2 of 2) 20:43

8M ago20:43

20:43

How do I make new friends? What is the accommodation like? How does cleaning work in halls? Conversations about creating a positive start to the new academic year are taking place far and wide - and while not all of these questions above are addressed - this 2-part episode episode highlighting "10 ways to have a positive start to the new academic y…

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103 - 10 ways to have a positive start to the new academic year (Part 1 of 2) 20:18

8M ago20:18

20:18

Happy New Year! Okay okay... that's not quite right. Happy New ACADEMIC year! (If you're listening in real time), it is September - and it's back to school season, whether you are heading back to secondary school or starting / returning to university. New academic years are so full of promise, but also before you get into the swing of things, can b…

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102: How to change direction and create a new vision for your future 18:18

8M ago18:18

18:18

If you, or anyone you know is in a situation where it recently became apparent that your "Plan A" wasn't going to happen as you hoped - then this will be a useful episode for you. Inspired by A-Level (& GCSE) results season, this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast gives some food for thought and specific ideas around how to change directi…

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101: What happens if I don't meet my offers on Results Day? 27:23

9M ago27:23

27:23

As we enter A-Level results day 2023, my mind and heart goes out to students around the U.K. and globally who follow the British system, with their own hearts in their throats right now. On the cusp of greatness (whether or not they achieve their grades) and soon to realise whether the expectation and hope they have for themselves for their immedia…

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100: 8 ways to dive into your career which will improve your life 33:59

9M ago33:59

33:59

In the 100th episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast (that's right - 100... woohoo!!!) and today we are focusing on "8 ways to dive into your career which will improve your life and make your career journey more fun". At Your Career And Future, it's my mission to support students and graduates on their journey from education to employment (and…

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099: Find joy in creating content and your personal brand 22:35

11M ago22:35

22:35

Hello. Helloooooo?! Anybody there?! If you are a subscriber / regular listener to the podcast (and huge thank you if you are!) - you may have been knocking on my podcast door and asking this question. It has been over a month since I published my last episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast. Not great (says my inner critic) for someone who int…

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098: How do I figure out what I want to do with my life? 20:49

12M ago20:49

20:49

How do I figure out what I want to do with my life? This is a big, important question that many students and graduates grapple with on their journey from education to employment. Sometimes, the magnitude can result in overwhelm, uncertainty and even shame - none of which are helpful in moving forward positively. So in this episode of the Dive Into …

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097: Whether you think you can or think you can't... you are right! - The power of MINDSET 12:40

1y ago12:40

12:40

"Whether you think you can or think you can't... you're right." This quote from Henry Ford is one of my favourites and is a brilliant embodiment of "mindset" - the focus of today's podcast episode. In my experience of working with 3000+ students and graduates and indeed in my experience as a human being(!) - I have recognised the importance of mind…

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096: How to secure work experience when you have given up hope 20:12

1y ago20:12

20:12

Ever found it tricky to secure work experience? Difficult? Ooooh.... "impossible" you say? If it is feeling like you are not having any success finding work experience, this episode - "How to secure work experience when you have given up hope" is for you. I'm Gina Visram - a career coach and consultant who wears multiple careers support 'hats' in v…

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095: Interview Tips | Competency interview questions and the STAR method 18:54

1y ago18:54

18:54

Got an interview coming up? Chances are there will be some "competency questions" as part of the interview process. What is a competency question? You have come to the right place to find out all about this popular method of asking interview questions... and indeed about the STAR technique / method - the recommended way to answer questions of this …

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094: Interview tips | 7 common interview questions ( & a career coach's tips on how to answer them) 30:00

1y ago30:00

30:00

Got an interview coming up? Congratulations! What sort of questions might they ask you? While it isn't beneficial to prepare excessively - to the stage of being inauthentic and overly rehearsed, it is also essential to do your homework ahead of any interviews so that you can truly shine. In this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast, I talk …

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093: Interview tips | Embrace the MINDSET for successful interviews 13:46

1y ago13:46

13:46

Do you get in your own head about interviews? Tell yourself that you don't enjoy them? Or complain that it's a stupid process? You may even have told yourself "I'll never be good at interviews". That thinking is unlikely to get you the job or opportunity you are seeking because as per one of those famous Henry Ford quotes "Whether you think you can…

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092: GCSEs: How do I choose the right GCSE options for me? 19:06

1y ago19:06

19:06

What GCSEs should I choose? What if I make the wrong choices? The stage at which you choose your GCSEs is often the first (of many) choices you will be making and it can feel daunting! Check out this episode to hear more about some of the elements which can help you with these choices! (And good luck - you've got this!) Do feel free to engage with …

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091: How to make your career an enjoyable one: 8 foundations for a positive career journey 25:25

1y ago25:25

25:25

Students and graduates... Do you want your career to be a happy one? (If your situation is one in which you are working to be able to earn... That question ultimately equates to saying, "Do you want to be happy in your day to day life?!") Not sure I know anyone who would answer "no" to that question - yet jobs and careers can often slip into unsati…

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090: Should you keep your dreams and goals a secret? The power of sharing your career goals 21:37

1y ago21:37

21:37

Should you keep your dreams and goals a secret? Inspired by a TikTok I saw this week in which the creator was talking about "6 things you should always keep private" - a list upon which "your dreams and goals" was at the top - this week's episode of the Dive Into Your Career considers that perspective. Should we be secretive about our dreams and go…

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089: 19 ways to make yourself interesting on paper: Stand out in your university and job applications 35:12

1+ y ago35:12

35:12

Chances are, in the coming years there will be many... I mean MANY things for which you will be applying. Think about it... sixth form / college work experience volunteering roles leadership positions / positions of responsibility university apprenticeships internships placement year / year in industry jobs (part time / full time / graduate) ... an…

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088: 8 inspiring quotes about goals and goal setting 21:02

1+ y ago21:02

21:02

Are you at a stage where you are looking to achieve something important? This episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast may be the boost you need. "8 inspiring quotes about goals and goal setting" delivers what it promises and features goal setting quotes from Oprah Winfrey, C.S Lewis, Jim Rohn, Michelle Obama and more. Which ones feel particula…

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087: Are you for or against making New Years resolutions? 17:05

1+ y ago17:05

17:05

Happy New Year! Well, Happy New Year if you are listening in real time... and all the best if you are listening at another time of year - because, well, setting goals at any time of year can be a good thing. Do you like the energy of New Years resolutions? Or does it feel icky / counterproductive or like you are setting yourself up to fail? Do the …

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086: What is a digital footprint and how can it (negatively or positively) impact my career? 26:45

1+ y ago26:45

26:45

What is a digital footprint? Do we all have one? Can it impact my career (positively or negatively)? Is it true that I can lose a job or opportunity due to my digital footprint The answer to the last two questions is yes yes yes - anyone who uses the internet has a digital footprint. Wikipedia kindly highlights that: "Digital footprint or digital s…

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085: 12 secrets of career success for students and graduates 26:31

1+ y ago26:31

26:31

What is career success, really? The answer to this is a very personal one and it is with that spirit that I invite you explore 12 secrets of career success for students and graduates. Your career goals are specific to you. Not your mum, your dad, your sibling, your cousin... you. No matter how well intended your supporters are, it's important to be…

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084: What A-Levels should I take / choose? 24:36

1+ y ago24:36

24:36

What A-Levels should I choose? Judging from the recent interactions I have has with many Year 11s (and indeed their parents and supporters), this is a topical question as late in the Autumn (and sometimes at the beginning of the Spring) term, these pupils are contemplating their post-16 plans. There are so many things to consider and importantly, o…

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083: Career Spotlight: How to become an influencer (and an insight into social media management) - with Lorella Palmer 59:04

1+ y ago59:04

59:04

What is an influencer? How do influencers make money? How can I become an influencer? Is this a 'legitimate' job? Do influencers only exist in the fashion and beauty world or might they exist in other industries? Can I create an additional income as a content creator without being an influencer myself? If you have ever asked yourself any or all of …

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082: How to choose the best sixth form for you 20:17

1+ y ago20:17

20:17

If you are aged 14-16 or are the supporter (parent, sibling, aunt or uncle, teacher, careers adviser) of someone who is - this episode is for you. Within the British education system (whether you live in the U.K. or elsewhere), at the age of 16, students sit GCSE (or IGCSE) exams. This is the culmination of five years of secondary education and is …

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081: The benefits of student volunteering - a conversation with David Coles 52:40

1+ y ago52:40

52:40

Volunteering can be one of the most powerful things you do in your early career development. Truly. Earlier this year I was delighted to speak to David Coles, Volunteer Centre Manager at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) about all things volunteering - and I hope you'll immediately recognise what a 'win win' situation it ca…

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080: What scares you about the future? 25:39

1+ y ago25:39

25:39

Trick or treat?! That's easy... this episode is a definite treat for you... as it can powerfully support you on your early careers journey (even if said career journey scares you). In this season of all things scary - this episode, "What scares you about the future" encourages you to name and acknowledge what you fear and / or are worried about whe…

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079: How do I become confident in my career? 20:34

1+ y ago20:34

20:34

Recent conversations with some incredible young people early on their career journey reminded me how important CONFIDENCE is when it comes to career progression. In fact, I recently did a workshop on "Career Clarity and Confidence" for a recruitment company and experiencing the engagement in the topic further reminded me how valuable it is to talk …

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078: Useful careers resources for black students and graduates - UK Black History Month 25:40

1+ y ago25:40

25:40

Ready for some useful careers resources for black students (in or connected to the UK)? You're in the right place! This is an episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast - inspired by UK Black History Month. I know I know - when you are black every day of the year, it sometimes makes you wonder why there is such a focus on Black History Month. I g…

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077: What is PERSONAL BRANDING and can it improve my career prospects? 23:11

1+ y ago23:11

23:11

Personal branding... Is this a concept that you have come across or is it completely new to you? Whether familiar or not - if you are someone who is on your career journey and will likely need to positively stand out in a competitive marketplace... this is a great time to lean (further) into the world of personal branding. This episode of the Dive …

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076: 10 Tips for Starting University 22:26

1+ y ago22:26

22:26

Are you starting university this year? (Or know someone who is?) You won't want to miss this episode! In this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast - I share "10 Tips for Starting University". The joke of it is, none of them actually relate to your academia / your degree because while you'll be taught in different ways and this can be worth …

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075: What is the difference between a career and a job? 21:51

1+ y ago21:51

21:51

Have you ever wondered... what is the difference between a career and a job? I've heard this question come up a few times so am tackling it for you today on the Dive Into Your Career podcast. I also cite some information from an article - Click here for the article from Indeed, mentioned in the episode. As ever, we can chat further about this on an…

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074: How to move forward positively from disappointing exam results 17:29

1+ y ago17:29

17:29

2022 saw the return of national exams (externally marked), for the first time in the UK in 3 years, i.e. since the pandemic. Young people around the world have truly been resilient and getting back into their stride. There is so much to celebrate, including a slew of excellent results which are a powerful springboard towards what's next. That said,…

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073: What is a career and can a career coach help me? 22:43

1+ y ago22:43

22:43

Sometimes it is important to get back to basics... to ensure that the foundation is in place to be able to progressive effectively. That is why - even as far into this podcast as it is (hello season 5!) - we are starting season 5 with a look at What is a career and can a career coach help me? The definition of a career from the Career Development I…

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072: How to attract career opportunities through content creation (an introduction!) 13:40

2y ago13:40

13:40

Grasping this topic is an absolute game changer for your career, so let's get into it! This episode is a reminder that visibility can be incredibly beneficial as you continue to move towards your varying career goals. It is your visibility and presence which can result in attracting opportunities, beyond strictly chasing them. If you would like to …

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071: Does your career journey feel stressful or lonely? (Inspired by Mental Health Awareness Week) 25:25

2y ago25:25

25:25

You're currently on your career journey (we all are... as career is all about your journey through work, learning and life). Has this journey ever felt lonely or stressful? Ah - for you too? You're not alone. Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK took place from 9-15 May 2022 in the UK and as is the case with most awareness weeks - it's brilliant …

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070: How do I balance career development and exam season? 12:24

2y ago12:24

12:24

Does this feel like a tricky balance for you right now? We know that taking purposeful steps towards your career development is a good thing... but what does or should that look like during exam season? Before we even start down a road on this, let me emphasise that the most important thing is that your mental and physical health are in good shape.…

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069: An attitude of gratitude is the key to success 13:35

2y ago13:35

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GRATITUDE... No exaggeration - this is a key to success. (Whatever your definition of success is... and we do dig into that briefly here) Much to unpack but it's essentially very simple - and I enjoy talking to you about it in this episode... "An attitude of gratitude is the key to success" Truly - it's win win... You won't want to miss this one...…

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068: Q2 Goal Reset Time: Your career and lifestyle goals reloaded 11:13

2y ago11:13

11:13

GOAL SETTING at the beginning of a new year is one thing... reviewing and resetting goals is another. There's something about it that feels practical and nuanced among the big dreams and ambitions. For some, the last quarter may have been a reminder that we cannot do all of the things all the time, so as we shift into a new season and a new quarter…

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067: Why it is essential to get out of your comfort zone 11:22

2y ago11:22

11:22

"Do one thing every day that scares you." - Eleanor Roosevelt These powerful words kick off this episode - an episode all about the importance of getting out of your comfort zone. Getting out of your comfort zone is important because that is where your personal development happens. Progress happens. Goals are reached for and met. Not getting out of…

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