Dream Job Ready
Dane Sharp
Welcome to Dream Job Ready, the podcast designed for young professionals and entrepreneurs hungry to succeed in their careers. Join us as we provide valuable insights, expert advice and actionable strategies to help you unlock your true potential and achieve your dream job or entrepreneurial goals.
Produced by Dane Sharp, the Dream Job Ready podcast offers a dynamic mix of inspiring interviews, quick tips and critical guidance on career advancement, personal branding, entrepreneurship and more. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the modern workforce and business world.
Gain the competitive edge by tapping into our treasure trove of wisdom from industry leaders, experts and visionaries who share their secrets to success. From networking hacks to resume writing tips, from mastering the art of negotiation to building effective teams, we cover it all to ensure you're well-equipped for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Every episode will serve up something you can use to take your career or business to the next level. Our discussions are designed to be concise, informative and engaging, allowing you to absorb valuable insights in just a few minutes.
Whether you're seeking career advancement, hunting a new challenge, launching your own venture or simply looking for inspiration and guidance, Dream Job Ready is your trusted companion on the path to professional success.
Tune in, subscribe, share it with your network and embark on a transformative journey with us today!
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Business owner, C7 quadriplegic, author and one heck of an inspiration - Darren Longbottom (Owner of Zink Surf) chats with Dane Sharp about life and leadership in a wheelchair | Dream Job Ready EP45
Ready to be inspired, shocked, moved and motivated in one short interview?
Darren 'Daz' Longbottom was born into the surfing industry. Growing up on the beach in Cronulla, Australia, he and his brother witnessed surf industry and business success first hand via their father, who was a surfboard manufacturing pioneer in the 70s and 80s. Coming of working age, it didn’t take Daz long to forge his own identity in the surf industry and business world, eventually becoming the owner of a surf shop in Kiama on NSW's south coast.
The business was successful and enabled Daz to live a happy, easy-going and casual life, but all that was rocked in a split second by a freak surfing accident in the remote region of Mentawais, North Sumatra.
The freak surfing accident broke Darren's neck and resulted in instant paralysis. Alone in the water and semi-unconscious, Daz fought to stay alive until he was rescued by his friends, returned to the boat and stabilized (by getting strapped to a surfboard). But that’s just the beginning... What follows is a 25+ hour ordeal (I stress the world ordeal) returning to the mainland and reaching the safety of a hospital... You're likely trying to guess or imagine what went wrong and what happened... Think worse and times it by x 2...
Today, Daz still runs his successful surf store in Kiama, but now does it from a wheelchair because of his C7 quadriplegia and spinal cord injury. His co-authored book Beyond the Break explains his unbelievable, life-or-death escape to safety in impeccable detail and reading the book inspired me to interview Darren for Dream Job Ready. For it's not simply the inspiration, motivation or advice on mindset he shares, but the importance, reliance, and motivation he put on work, his job, and on his company, even in the hardest times of his recovery.
Dane visited Darren at his home on the South Coast of NSW for the interview (Covid-19 safe) and we had a small sound issue with my microphone. No biggie, you'll make out and understand everything I say, but I'm just calling out that the audio is not as crystal as it normally is or as Darren's microphone audio is, which is perfect.
If you want this episode to be a deeper level of personal, check out the video version on YouTube.
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05/20/20 • 25 min
Dream Job Ready Episode 13: Grant Sherson (Partnerships Executive, Commission Factory)
Grant Sherson's road to a dream job was not linear and it wasn't without its challenges and u-turns... This episode is a must-listen for anyone who can say similar.
A graduate of University of Wollongong (Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies), Grant's resume includes roles in media, marketing, night club management and in sales and partnerships.
We discuss Grant's career path in the episode by unpacking the best learnings, advice and recommendations he has for job seekers and graduates.
Today, he's in a happy place. His current job is a cracker. Commission Factory is an exciting, young company that's carving a real place in affiliate marketing, and Grant's time there has influenced a stack of fruitful new partnerships and client relationships.
It's hard work though and active learning has been key. Grant confesses he's an anxious guy, so shares some wise words and great advice about dealing with nerves, anxiety and the stresses of job searching, applications and interviews. We also discuss knock backs and not getting hired, agreeing it's part of the process and an under rated opportunity to learn.
You'll learn something from all 25 minutes of this episode, so hit play and buckle up.
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This is Dream Job Ready with Grant Sherson!
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Ahron Young: CEO & Founder of Ticker | EP10
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04/29/20 • 54 min
Dream Job Ready Episode 10: Ahron Young (CEO & Founder of the new and exciting broadcast media platform, Ticker).
Ahron Young is an award winning journalist and news anchor, who has worked in television, newspapers, radio and web news across the world.
He knew at an early age that he wanted to work in media. As a young teenager he was excited by TV news and journalism, and looking back now can see that he can see that he always had a entrepreneurial spirit too.
After a few bouts of media work experience while he was still at school, Ahron went on to cut his teeth in radio, spending 2 years with Melbourne’s leading news talkback station, 3AW, where he reported on state politics, Melbourne’s famed Underworld and global stories such as the death of Pope John Paul (the second) and the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Always ready for his next opportunity, Ahron then spent a year living in Moscow reporting and broadcasting news for Russia Today.
In this interview, we talk a lot about being opportunistic and staying agile in your career, and Ahron shares great advice for would-be journalists, about change, adaption and mobility in the media industry.
Returning from Russia to Australia 2006, he landed a dream job with Australian news channel SKY NEWS. He’d spend 12 years with the network, as Melbourne Bureau Chief and lead News Anchor - covering major events in Victoria, Australia and around the world.
Ahron needed a change in 2019 and come August, Ticker was born...
We discuss the company and its mission at length, including how he plans to staff the business as it grows, the news content that’s in demand, and how up-coming journalists and reporters can connect with him about future opportunities with the business. Ahron explains how he wants Ticker to be the "Netflix of News".
He is making a point of fostering a great company culture at Ticker, where everyone’s opinions are heard, so this business is one to watch in 2020 and beyond.
There’s a lot of honesty and sincere advice in this interview, and Ahron’s career has been built on dream job ready moments. Awesome career stories, job tips and career development advice if you're looking to work in media.
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LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobready
Twitter / @dreamjobready
Facebook / @dreamjobready
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Connect with Ahron via LinkedIn
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04/23/20 • 73 min
Dream Job Ready Episode 09: Michelle Grace Hunder (Professional Music Photographer & Documentary Filmmaker).
Do you dream of being a professional photographer? This episode of Dream Job Ready features guest Michelle Grace Hunder, who makes a living photographing musicians all over the world.
Michelle broke into professional photography about a decade ago and has played an integral role in documenting, promoting and showcasing Australian music, especially Aussie hip hop and Australian female musicians.
She’s photographed hundreds of international artists... from intimate personal portraits with the likes of Raekwon and Miguel, album covers for Briggs and Camp Cope, and hundreds of live concerts and festivals. She's also the tour photographer for young superstar artist Ruel.
This episode is packed with value and Michelle shares plenty of honest advice about making it in photography. She’s talks about the hard work... the long hours... and the need to self-motivate. She shares advice about time management and how to juggle work, travel, business and a home life. She discusses what it’s like to be working with and for musicians and celebrities - and the importance of reading the room, respecting the artist building relationships and the importance of trust.
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LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobready
Twitter / @dreamjobready
Facebook / @dreamjobready
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You can also watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ShseO_kwBng
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Connect with Michelle via:
Website: https://www.michellegracehunder.com
Twitter / Instagram / Twitch: @michelleghunder
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04/14/20 • 71 min
Dream Job Ready Episode 05: Angela Sun (TV News Anchor, Journalist & Documentary Filmmaker).
Angela’s resume of dream jobs is long and diverse, and it was a pleasure to chat with her about what she thinks has made her successful and helped her build out a super broad portfolio of work over the last 15 years.
Building a successful career has meant some industry firsts... She was the first Asian-American female sportscaster to appear on ESPN, Yahoo! Sports, Tennis Channel and Fox Sports. Throughout the interview she talks about the necessity of breaking down barriers, overcoming obstacles and changing the game to be successful.
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Connect with Angela Sun via:
Website: www.chasingasun.com
LinkedIn: @angelasun
Twitter: @sunnyangela
Instagram: @chasingasun and @sunnyangela
Facebook: Angela Sun https://www.facebook.com/sunnyangela10/
Plastic Paradise website: www.plasticparadisemovie.com
Twitter: @plasticpdise
Instagram: @plasticpdise
Facebook: Plastic Paradise
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Neil Ridgway: Chief Brand & Marketing Officer for global surfing company Rip Curl | EP02
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04/14/20 • 59 min
Dream Job Ready Episode 02: Neil Ridgway (Chief Brand & Marketing Officer, Rip Curl)
Call me sentimental, but I couldn't think of anyone better to be Guest #1 on Dream Job Ready. I have known Neil for over 20 years and owe several of my dream jobs to him and his mentorship.
Neil spent 10 years working in magazines and media, editing and publishing titles such as Tracks Magazine, FHM Australia, New Woman and Smash Hits in their heyday. He eventually left media to take a dream job at Rip Curl, in 2003, and has now been with the surfing company, steering the brand's marketing agenda, for over 17 years...
We cover plenty in this interview. We discuss Neil’s role at Rip Curl and what it takes to get a job and be successful with the brand. We talk about the importance of saying Yes to opportunities... and then building up the type of experience and cred that allows you to knock back some in the future. We discuss his relationship with 3 x time surfing world champion Mick Fanning. And we talk a lot about getting a start in your career.
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LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobready
Twitter / @dreamjobready
Facebook / @dreamjobready
Instagram / @dreamjobready
You can also watch this interview on YouTube
Big thanks to the University of Wollongong for supporting Dream Job Ready and to you for listening.
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Music: ‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by the magnificent Mark Matthews
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Dr Sameer Dixit: Scientist & Director of Research at Center for Molecular Dynamics Nepal | EP08
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04/15/20 • 42 min
Dream Job Ready Episode 08: Dr Sameer Dixit (Scientist & Director of Research at Center for Molecular Dynamics Nepal)
Dr Sameer Dixit has spent more than 12 years transforming public health in Nepal and around the world, pioneering biomedical research to shape more effective responses to infectious diseases and viruses, and better combat complex global health challenges.
His organisation is recognised as an international leader in the study of viruses, such as TB, HIV, Influenza and Hepatitis. Right now he’s playing a key role globally and locally in Nepal, in the detection, research and reaction to COVID-19.
This interview took place on April 1st via Zoom. The world was in isolation and Sameer was in Kathmandu, busy jumping in and out of critical meetings with the World Health Organisation, the Nepali government and other scientists working to provide expertise on all matters related to the Coronavirus. We talk plenty about COVID-19 in the interview and Sameer shares some valuable insights about this virus and other diseases he’s an expert on, and he really opens up about what it’s like to work in the industry professionally. Sameer also shares great advice about the types of studies and career pathways future scientists should look at.
He works hard, is dedicated, and has the type of excited curiosity you need to be a leader in your chosen profession.
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LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobready
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Facebook / @dreamjobready
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You can also watch this interview on YouTube / https://youtu.be/sayqhzUBgog
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Connect with Sameer via:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameermdixit/.
Twitter: @smadixit
Instagram: @sameermdixit
Center for Molecular Dynamics Nepal (CMDN):www.cmdn.org
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Introducing Dream Job Ready & host Dane Sharp | EP01
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04/14/20 • 2 min
Dream Job Ready Episode 01: Introducing Dream Job Ready & host Dane Sharp
The Dream Job Ready podcast will feature guests that have the types of jobs the rest of us want. From CEOs and CMOs of the world's most loved companies, to designers, data scientists, sports commentators, sales directors and plenty of other amazing job titles in between...
Dane Sharp will interview guests about their dream jobs and career experience, asking them to explain how they got to where they are today; discuss the opportunities, learnings and mistakes they faced along the way; share insights that have helped them; and give advice about the ways we can all be dream job ready.
The Dream Job Ready podcast is created for job seekers, career starters, students, graduates and anyone looking for their next big career break.
Dane Sharp is a renowned marketing, media, brand, digital and customer experience expert, and will host the podcast.
A graduate of the University of Wollongong, Dane’s resume boasts a celebrated 15 year career of dream jobs, headlined by roles with the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, Rip Curl, Under Armour, eBay, McDonald's and Groupon.
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LinkedIn: @dreamjobready
Dane's LinkedIn: @danesharp
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Carolyn Breeze: General Manager at GoCardless | EP03
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04/14/20 • 64 min
Dream Job Ready Episode 03: Carolyn Breeze (General Manager ANZ, GoCardless)
Carolyn is an experienced leader with more than 20 years in the technology sector, including extensive international experience within the tech, e-commerce and telecommunications sectors.
She's currently steering the ship for GoCardless - an exciting FinTech that is striving to help digitise commerce and payments across all parts of business.
She’s an advocate for workplace diversity and is focused on creating an inclusive working environment. Her primary goal is to empower organisations to drive inclusion and equality through technology and choice.
Carolyn’s career got started in Telco, where she worked for Crazy John’s and Vodafone. We talk a lot about her experiences in the industry and what she learned in those first couple of roles, and you will be blown away by the story she tells about how she got her first job with Crazy John’s while at uni... It’s gotta be one in a million...
Her other career highlights include roles with Braintree and eBay, which is where I first met and worked with her.
Today, Carolyn’s fast becoming one of Australia’s most celebrated business leaders and one of the world’s leading women in tech advocates. She was recently recognised as one of the Business Insider’s Top 20 Women in FinTech, and also received the prestigious “Advocate for Women” award at the 2019 Women in Payment symposium.
This is Dream Job Ready with Carolyn Breeze.
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GoCardless website: https://gocardless.com/
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Career advice with Scott Randall: Director Global Category Strategy - Sunglasses at Oakley | EP18
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06/17/20 • 29 min
Dream Job Ready Episode 18: Scott Randall (Director Global Category Strategy - Sunglasses at Oakley)
Chances are you've worn a pair of Oakley sunglasses at least once in your life... If you grew up anywhere near the beach or snow, that's a given. Scott Randall heads up Global Category Strategy for Oakley Sunglasses and is heavily responsible for the future Oakley frames you'll be slipping onto your noggin. He has held multiple dream jobs with Oakley over his 16 years with the business and confesses he's had dream jobs all his life. Starting at the ground floor, he's built a fantastic resume and carved his legacy across the sport product industry.
So, how do you get a job with Oakley? What skills guarantee you success in your role there? We cover all that and more in this episode, as Scott shares advice about his time with the brand and where you should be focusing your dream job pursuit.
As if one mega-brand wasn't enough, Scott also has Nike on his resume and that's where we started his career. He reflects on what he's learned working for the shoe giant and why it's been essential to foster the network he quickly developed at a young age.
Scott is savvy, articulate, pinpoint in his advice and passionate about his profession. He knows he has a dream job and relished in the opportunity to share some advice to help you get ready to pursue yours.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Dream Job Ready have?
Dream Job Ready currently has 56 episodes available.
What topics does Dream Job Ready cover?
The podcast is about Career Advice, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Education, Entrepreneurs, Business, Networking and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Dream Job Ready?
The episode title 'Mastering the Art of Collaboration: Harvard Career Expert Claims its the No. 1 Desirable Skill That Very Few People Have — Especially Men' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Dream Job Ready?
The average episode length on Dream Job Ready is 27 minutes.
How often are episodes of Dream Job Ready released?
Episodes of Dream Job Ready are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Dream Job Ready?
The first episode of Dream Job Ready was released on Apr 14, 2020.
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