A Successful Career as a Personal Brand Photographer, an interview with Fi Mims

10/13/21 • 33 min

In this episode, I spoke to the very talented Fi Mims from Fi Mims Photography about her own career journey and how she now helps others propel their own career through incredible brand photography.
This is a must-listen for any listener considering a career in photograpy or wondering how they can use photography to achieve their career goals.

In this episode, Fi and I discussed the following:

Fi's earlier career after leaving university and how she first came to be interested in photography
How Fi Mims Photography has evolved over the years
Overcoming imposter syndrome in the early days
The biggest challenges for photographers
Fi's advice for a young person keen to build a career in photography
How a personal branding strategy and professional photos can help people be more successful
How can a business owner, professional or creative communicate who they are through your images
How to prep for a shoot
How would someone go about choosing the right photographer?

For more info about Fi, or to find out how you can work with her, check out her website:
www.fimimsphotography.com.au

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In this episode, Fi and I discussed the following:

Fi's earlier career after leaving university and how she first came to be interested in photography
How Fi Mims Photography has evolved over the years
Overcoming imposter syndrome in the early days
The biggest challenges for photographers
Fi's advice for a young person keen to build a career in photography
How a personal branding strategy and professional photos can help people be more successful
How can a business owner, professional or creative communicate who they are through your images
How to prep for a shoot
How would someone go about choosing the right photographer?

For more info about Fi, or to find out how you can work with her, check out her website:
www.fimimsphotography.com.au

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Career Opportunities in Science, an interview with Neuropharmacologist Dr Carli Roulston

In this episode, Leah interviews Dr Carli Roulton, neuropharmacologist and Program Manager from The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, one of the largest and highly respected brain research centres in the world.
Carli is a neuropharmacologist and has 20 years of experience working in the field of neuroscience with the University of Melbourne, the O’Brien Institute of Microsurgery and The Florey Institute.

Carli has spent the last 3 and a half years working at The Florey Institute as Head of Laboratory and more recently as Program Manager where she has specialised in research to promote recovery after stroke.
Carli also worked for many years as a Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Melbourne, she served on the Board of Stroke Association Victoria for 3 years and was the founding member of the International Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Alliance

Carli is super passionate about neuroscience and about helping others (particularly women) develop a sustainable and fulfilling career within the field.

In this episode, Leah and Carli discuss all things science including:

How Carli first came to choose science as a career
The different career options available to her after completing a Bachelor of Science at Monash University
Why Carli chose to do a PhD and what it actually involves on a day-to-day basis
The different roles that Carli has had since completing her PhD
The most rewarding parts of her career to date
The frustrations that people need to be aware of if they choose a science career
What transferable skills that Carli used to move from a Laboratory Manager role into Program Management
Carli's advice for any students who are contemplating a career in science to improve their employability in the future

If you are considering a career in science, then this episode is not to be missed! Enjoy!

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How to Nail your Emergency Services Interview, with host Leah Lambart

Leah has been coaching clients to succeed in emergency services interviews for over seven years and in this episode shares her insights into how candidates can succeed in the final panel interview.
Leah has coached clients for their group assessments and final panel interview across multiple fire services including; Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), QFES, DFES, Air Services Australia, Fire Emergency New Zealand, TFS, ESA.
Leah also coaches clients for other emergency services interviews (Graduate and Leadership roles) for paramedic, police, corrections and customs.

In this episode, Leah shares:

Her six key tips for succeeding in the final emergency services panel interview
What makes for good preparation
The difference between those who make it and those who don't
How an interview coaching session or mock interview can help with your preparation

For further information on the emergency services interview coaching services,
or to book an Interview Coaching session or a Mock Interview, please refer to our website:
Relaunch Me - Emergency Services Interview Coaching