Own Your Career

Jenna Mulherin from Own The Interview

The reality is your career journey will never be linear. And in the wise words of Sheryl Sandberg: "Careers are a jungle gym, not a ladder." If you're an ambitious professional looking to let go of your doubts and take charge of your career, then you're in the right place. Welcome to the Own Your Career podcast. My guests and I connect on the true highs and lows of building a career you love, discuss the daily celebrations and failures encountered and, of course, share expert advice when it comes to navigating your career. I'm your host Jenna Mulherin, and I spend my days supporting people like you to let go of their doubts, take charge of their careers and land their dream job. With over 14 years of experience leading people and an HR designation, I have a thing or two to share about owning your career. If you're ready to learn from industry experts and leave inspired and motivated to get into action, then make sure you subscribe to own your career- a career podcast for ambitious professionals. Thanks for listening.

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If You're Struggling to Grow Your Career at Work, Listen to This

Own Your Career

09/15/22 • 10 min

Internal career growth can be a struggle.

And what I mean by this is growing within your current work environment.

What's important to remember is that career growth is non-linear. Career growth takes us in many different directions. Career growth takes years, many failed attempts and a lot of learning.

I understand the struggle. I have empathy because I’ve been there too and I want to help shine a little light on what you may not have considered. Listen to this episode and learn various ideas and ways to support your career growth internally.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Another resource to support your development:

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Curiosity Could Be Your Greatest Asset to Growing Your Career with Zuleika Sgro

Own Your Career

09/15/22 • 44 min

Curiosity could be your greatest asset to growing your career.

Zuleika Sgro is an expert in the world of HR, and happens to be the last leader I reported into. She is one of my greatest mentors, a friend, and she is incredibly smart. I have and continue to learn so much from Z, and I know you will too. Here’s what you can expect from the conversation:

[02:00] Who is Zuleika Sgro?
[08:25] Zuleika shares her career path in HR
[11:50] Strategic partnerships at work
[15:20] Development and growth in the workplace
[20:45] What can happen when you take on too much
[30:00] Know what you’re good at
[33:00] Is it still a candidate’s job market?
[38:00] Have smart questions to ask the employer in your next job interview
[41:34] Zuleika’s top tip for standing out in the job market
[42:17] Take initiative and ownership of your own career growth

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The Power of Connecting Passion and Purpose with Mark Hatton

Own Your Career

09/22/22 • 50 min

The power of connecting passion and purpose.

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to slide down an ice track going 130km/hour?! Mark Hatton wondered just that as a child watching the 1988 Calgary Olympic Games. With the encouragement of his family and wise words from his godfather to follow his star, Mark pursued his dream of racing luge. His career journey has been anything but traditional and is what excites me so much to share with you a glimpse of his path.

Here’s what you can expect from the conversation:

[03:15] Who is Mark Hatton?
[04:21] How luge became part of Mark’s vision
[7:34] Character building and overcoming challenges
[12:35] The fulfillment of guest speaking in schools
[15:15] Working for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games
[21:00] A career failure that tested resiliency: when the chips are down, what will you find within yourself to carry on?
[25:40] Mark’s career guiding light
[30:46] Mentorship and what you’ve maybe never considered about it
[37:10] Greatest piece of feedback ever received
[42:45] Mark shares a strange interview situation he experienced and the best advice he received from his godfather
[44:45] “They’re all selling the same snake oil” <-- listen to this!
[48:21] Mark’s top tip for standing out in the job market

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Resume Refresh Challenge

Other resources to support your development:

Let Your Values Guide Your Career Path with Samantha Rayner

Own Your Career

09/15/22 • 43 min

Let your values guide your career path.

Samantha Rayner is a mama, marketing professional and all-star entrepreneur who has taken her career by the reigns. She has been successful by following her interests, letting her values guide her decisions and putting in the work.

Here’s what you can expect from the conversation:

[03:40] Who is Samantha Rayner?
[08:01] Sam’s career path from creative employee to creative entrepreneur
[10:50] Looking for a career in a global recession
[12:55] What she learned about herself while completing her MBA
[15:28] Figuring out what it is you want and what your strengths are
[17:05] Listening to yourself and learning what your values are
[18:00] Transitioning from a traditional work environment to a workplace focusing on vulnerable leadership
[20:07] Turning down a prestigious position with P&G
[24:00] Sam’s trick for creating a strategic development plan
[25:06] The lesson in letting ego control her job satisfaction
[29:50] The joy of seeing the people you lead excel
[31:25] Starting Better Basics
[34:01] Green marketing
[40:24] Sam’s top tip for standing out in the job market

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Better Basics (or on social media @betterbasicsco)
How I Built This
McKinsey Daily
Resume Refresh Challenge
Want to create your own development plan? Use this resource.

Say buh-bye to Sunday scaries with self-care:

Make a home-cooked meal...Roasted Chicken perhaps?

Betting on Yourself with Michael Naraine, PhD

Own Your Career

10/06/22 • 47 min

Ambition, drive, persistence and full of energy. These are the words I would use to describe guest Dr. Michael Narine. From stadium operations to leading students and a very trusted advisor within the world of sport, Mike has been committed to growing his career. Over the years, he was guided by his pursuit of excellence and trusting his intuition. Mike took a bet on himself, and it’s safe to say it’s worked out for him. I’m excited for you to meet him and I know you’ll find joy in listening to our conversation. Here’s what you can expect from the conversation:

[01:00] Who is Dr. Michael Naraine?
[06:14] The ‘ambitious’ trait
[09:39] The battery’s at 10%
[12:34] How Mike entered the world of sport
[17:23] Sport as a possible career path
[21:09] Is it the right thing to do, or the right thing for YOU?
[23:30] Poli Sci to Sport Academia
[29:02] Becoming an expert in Digital Marketing
[34:14] Learning to be intentional with time
[37:30] Be prepared to answer this interview question
[38:50] “Careers are about these 3 things...” ← listen here to find out!
[39:48] Mike’s top tip for standing out in the job market

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

LinkedIn: Dr. Michael Naraine

Twitter: Mike Naraine, PhD

Resume Refresh Challenge

Other resources to support your development:

The Best Team Money Can Buy, Molly Knight

Additional Resources:

Find out about the signs of domestic violence and abuse and where to get help. https://sheltersafe.ca/

Have You Ever Considered There Are No Rules to Interviewing?

Own Your Career

09/15/22 • 9 min

There are no rules to interviewing.

I know that interviewing comes quite naturally for some. And for others, they overthink every question asked and question every response. Did the interviewer mean this or this? Did I say the right thing and answer the interviewer’s question? It can leave candidates with the feeling, am I doing this right? And maybe even start thinking, I’m just not good at interviewing...

I’m here to tell you that you have everything it takes to interview powerfully. Every. Single. Time. And, owning your interview 😉 starts with embodying the philosophy that there are no rules in interviewing. Listen to this episode and learn three tips to support you in owning your next job interview.

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Own Your Career

08/26/22 • 1 min

The reality is your career journey will never be linear. And in the wise words of Sheryl Sandberg: "Careers are a jungle gym, not a ladder."

If you're an ambitious professional looking to let go of your doubts and take charge of your career, then you're in the right place. Welcome to the Own Your Career podcast.

My guests and I connect on the true highs and lows of building a career you love, discuss the daily celebrations and failures encountered and, of course, share expert advice when it comes to navigating your career. I'm your host Jenna Mulherin, and I spend my days supporting people like you to let go of their doubts, take charge of their careers and land their dream job.

With over 14 years of experience leading people and an HR designation, I have a thing or two to share about owning your career. If you're ready to learn from industry experts and leave inspired and motivated to get into action, then make sure you subscribe to own your career- a career podcast for ambitious professionals.

Thanks for listening!

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Leading with Kindness and Shifting Perspectives on Motherhood with Cayley Benjamin

Own Your Career

12/01/22 • 45 min

Leading with Kindness and Shifting Perspectives on Motherhood

Vancouver-based coach and facilitator Cayley Benjamin grew up as the daughter of entrepreneurs and she always knew she would end up one herself.

Her career journey began in the corporate world, and as time went on, she uncovered her purpose to lead with kindness and transform and shift perspectives on motherhood.

Cayley shares with us her career journey, how she learned about Matrescence, and why it’s important for all humans to understand the process of becoming a mother.

Cayley is a brilliant thought leader, and I know everyone will learn from our conversation. Here’s what you can expect from the conversation:

[02:13] Who is Cayley Benjamin?
[03:50] Learning the entrepreneurial hustle from mom and dad
[05:15] When you’re not at work
[07:30] Making time for yourself
[11:00] How time in France influenced her career choices
[12:30] Working with mothers
[13:40] What is Matrescence?
[16:00] Finding a mentor...it can be that easy!
[17:48] Greatest career highlight to date
[21:30] Greatest career failure to date
[25:26] Greatest career advice
[27:17] How we can be more mindful of our language with full-time parents?
[28:48] The cultural obsession with busy-ness, productivity and paid work
[31:31] How we socially and generationally view mothering has changed drastically
[33:38] You’re not meant to go back to who you used to be
[38:39] The lightening round including the top interview question to be prepared for and standing out in the job market

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Cayley Benjamin

@cayleybenjamin

Resume Refresh Challenge

Other resources to support your development:

Dr. Auerlie Athan

Fair Play: A Game-changing Solution For When You Have Too Much To Do (and More Life To Live), Eve Rodsky

Do Less: A revolutionary approach to time and energy management for busy moms, by Kate Northrup

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