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Career Confidence

Career Confidence

By: Georgie Hubbard
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 Go From Stuck to Unstoppable. Hosted by Georgie Hubbard, Recruiter, Director of CH Talent Solutions, Founder of Pivotr, Author of The Bold Move and co-founder of the Sisterhood Club, Career Confidence is the go-to podcast for ambitious professionals ready to take control of their careers. Each week, I dive into real, honest conversations with inspiring leaders, career changers, and bold thinkers to help you gain clarity, build confidence, and take action in the direction of your dreams. Whether you're pivoting industries, pushing for a promotion, or just feeling stuck, this show will give you the tools, insights, and courage to make your next bold move. 🎧 New episodes every week. 🔗 Subscribe and join the movement toward a braver, more fulfilling career.© 2025 Georgie Hubbard Career Success Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • What it REALLY Takes to TRANSFORM your Career with Mone Vines [Confidence Replay]

    What it REALLY Takes to TRANSFORM your Career with Mone Vines [Confidence Replay]
    Sep 14 2025
    "The bigger the struggle, the bigger the learning curve and the bigger the opportunities." In today's inspiring conversation, we revisit one of our earlier Career Confidence episodes, one of the most downloaded at the time, as we journey through Mone Vines' remarkable career transformation from Nurse to Cyber Security Specialist. ____________ ✨Pre-Order The Bold Move✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with Georgie: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ Connect with Mone: 🔗 Connect with Mone on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mone-v-990697146/ ____________ With 13 years in nursing and over half a decade in the Australian Defence Force, Mone's passion for risk management and mitigation found a surprising parallel in the world of cybersecurity. Mone's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and what can be achieved when you have the right people around you. 🎙 In today's podcast 1:20 - How did Mone transition from nursing to a thriving career in cybersecurity? 8:10 - What essential skills did Mone carry from nursing and defence into her cybersecurity career? 17:50 - Discover how Mone masterfully balances career aspirations with family life. Is resilience her secret? 30:30 - Find out how Mone faced the challenge of starting afresh in a new industry. What's her key to success? 32:50 - How can we make the tech industry more inclusive and welcoming for newcomers? Mone's experience might hold the answer. 36:00 - The struggle in the juggle: Mone shares her insights on managing a family, career, and self-care. 41:00 - How does Mone's story inspire us to take responsibility and make things happen in our own lives? Thanks for listening - we would love to hear what you thought of today's episode. If you enjoy these episodes, the #1 you can do to help us grow and keep spreading our mission and message is to hit the subscribe button and give us a rating. I'll see you next week.
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  • Leadership Expert: 'See Fear as a Good Thing' - The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything with Executive Coach Michelle Gibbings

    Leadership Expert: 'See Fear as a Good Thing' - The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything with Executive Coach Michelle Gibbings
    Sep 7 2025
    Are you afraid of taking the next step in your career? This conversation will completely change how you think about fear. Dr Michelle Gibbings is a globally recognised workplace expert, award-winning author, and former senior executive with 30+ years of leadership experience. Her insight about fear being your career compass (not your enemy) is a game-changer for anyone feeling stuck or uncertain about their next move. In this episode, Michelle reveals why the most successful leaders embrace being uncomfortable, how self-awareness gaps are killing careers, and why waiting for your organisation to develop you is career suicide. If you've ever felt nervous about a presentation, scared about a career change, or uncertain about stepping into leadership, this episode shows you how to reframe those feelings as your secret weapon. ____________ ✨Pre-Order The Bold Move✨ 📚 The Bold Move: https://www.theboldmovebook.com ____________ Connect with me: 🔵 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ 🟪 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard ♦️Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com 🌀Pivotr: https://www.pivotr.com ____________ Connect with Michelle: ♦️Website: https://michellegibbings.com 🔵LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellegibbings/ ____________ Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome and Michelle's introduction 04:12 - Career defined by love of adventure and choice 05:51 - Why regret scared her more than taking action 09:06 - The meditation retreat decision that changed everything 11:19 - Career and life decisions work hand in hand 13:00 - Learning to listen to your intuition and emotions as data 17:04 - What 30 years in corporate taught her about leadership 20:00 - Why you never know what you're capable of until you do it 22:01 - Bad boss vs ineffective boss - the self-awareness gap 25:17 - The relational focus that transforms leadership 26:25 - Skills leaders need for the next 5-10 years 29:08 - Why AI becomes an equaliser between good and average performers 32:15 - Learning in the cracks for time-poor professionals 36:09 - The importance of boundaries and saying no 38:18 - What Michelle loves about running her own business 43:18 - What professionals are struggling with right now 45:39 - Why you must be the leader of your own career 47:14 - Why fear is actually a good thing ____________ About Michelle: PhD, Chartered Manager, Professional Certified Coach, and author of three globally translated books including "Bad Boss," "Step Up," and "Career Leap." She's worked with major organisations including ANZ, CBA, NAB, Telstra, and Westpac.
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  • The Old Me vs The Bold Me: 7 Ways to Future-Proof Your Career in the Age of AI (Before It's Too Late)

    The Old Me vs The Bold Me: 7 Ways to Future-Proof Your Career in the Age of AI (Before It's Too Late)
    Aug 31 2025
    Feeling stuck while AI transforms every industry? This episode gives you the exact roadmap to stay ahead. In this solo episode, I break down the 7 essential strategies you need to future-proof your career before AI disrupts your industry. No fluff, no fear-mongering - just practical steps you can take today to position yourself as indispensable in the new economy. Whether you're worried about job security, confused about what skills to learn, or feeling overwhelmed by the pace of change, this episode cuts through the noise and gives you a clear action plan. _____________ PRE-SALE - THE BOLD MOVE: 📚 The Bold Move Book: https://www.theboldmovebook.com _____________ Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com _____________ Key Moments: - Why working WITH AI beats fighting against it - The human skills that become superpowers in an AI world - How to build a skills portfolio that stays relevant - Creating a personal brand without becoming an influencer - Shifting from task-doer to problem-solver mindset - Exploring career pivots before you need them - The curiosity and adaptability mindset for constant change - Old Me vs Bold Me: Which version will you choose? _____________ 7 Ways to Future-Proof Your Career: Learn AI tools and work with technology, not against it Double down on human skills (communication, empathy, leadership) Keep your skills portfolio fresh with monthly learning sprints Build a visible personal brand in your industry Focus on solving problems, not just completing tasks Explore career pivots and transferable skills now Stay curious, adaptable, and embrace continuous learning _____________ Mentioned Tools & Resources: - Super Whisper (voice-to-text AI tool) - Claude AI and ChatGPT for brainstorming - LinkedIn Jobs, Indeed, Seek for career research - Pivotr - AI career mentoring tool (launching soon) _____________ Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome & van life update - book sent to print! 01:24 - Why AI and career future-proofing is the #1 question right now 03:36 - Thank you to Bold Move book presale supporters + bonus details 04:30 - The unique position: hearing from both employers and candidates 05:44 - Way #1: Learn AI - work WITH it, not against it 08:01 - Super Whisper tool example: brain dump to AI for solutions 10:17 - Way #2: Double down on your human skills 11:30 - Why employers now ask for human skills 10x more than before 12:43 - Way #3: Keep your skills portfolio fresh with monthly sprints 14:50 - Way #4: Build a visible personal brand (not influencer level) 16:00 - What are you known for in your organisation? 17:07 - Way #5: Focus on solving problems, not just doing tasks 19:21 - Making yourself redundant in your own business example 21:20 - Way #6: Explore career pivots before you need one 22:00 - Starting with your current strengths and transferable skills 23:44 - From corporate ladder to portfolio career "zigzag" approach 26:06 - Way #7: Stay curious and adaptable - change is constant 27:00 - Being vulnerable: future-proofing my own recruitment business 28:25 - Mindset shift: excitement over fear about the future 29:00 - The only thing stopping you is your own mindset 30:32 - Old Me vs Bold Me: Which version will you choose? 31:30 - One bold action challenge + where to connect
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