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Pivot Club: From Studying Power To Holding It - Why Anne Aly Chose A Career Bigger Than Herself
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, a pivot isn’t triggered by a failure.Sometimes, it happens because you keep looking for a way to make the world a little bit fairer. ...
Pivot Club: From Photography To Property - How A 'Temporary' Sea Change Cemented A New Path For Jo Yates
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, a pivot isn't triggered by a failure. Sometimes, it happens when you’re winning. You can have the perfect life on paper - the apartme...
Pivot Club: From MTV to Peaches Pilates - Turning Redundancy Into An Empire With Tori Clapham
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the "dream job" you hustled so hard to get...suddenly disappears? You're trapped in the story of who you think you should be, convin...
Pivot Club: Canadian Slopes To Regional NSW - Why Georgia Louise Uprooted Three Kids To Go Back To Uni
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a six-month holiday turns into a 14-year life chapter? You pack a bag for a gap year in the snow and accidentally stumble into a who...
Pivot Club: Trading A Laptop For A Tractor - Tim Abbott’s Escape From The Cost Of Living Crisis
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you need a gap year from real life? When you’ve worked hard, climbed the corporate ladder and saved every penny to buy your fi...
Pivot Club: From M&A Law To 'Sushi Counter' - Why Alex Marks Risked Her Life Savings
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you have the ‘perfect’ corporate job at a top-tier firm with a clear path to partnership, but deep down, you feel a pull...
Pivot Club: From Head Of Podcasts To Student Teacher - Lize Ratliff On Walking Away From The Top
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you're not just climbing the ladder, but standing at the very top? For Lize Ratliff, that meant achieving her dream job as Head of P...
Pivot Club: Doing It Terrified - Nude Nutritionist To Swimwear Founder
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you decide to take the leap with a dream you’ve been sitting on for years? For Lyndi Cohen, that dream meant pivoting into an ...
PIVOT CLUB - From World-Champion To Doctor: All Life’s Hurdles With Jana Pittman
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your entire identity is built on being the best in the world? For Jana Pittman, one of Australia's most famous athletes, the singula...
Introducing: Pivot Club — Changing Tack With Jessica Watson
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
INTRODUCING Pivot Club: What happens when you achieve the biggest dream of your life at 16? After national treasure Jessica Watson sailed around ...
The 4 Questions That Turn Any Interview Into a Job Offer
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's one moment that can completely transform your career trajectory, the job interview. Yet most of us approach it with outdated advice, generic a...
Future-Proofing Your Career: How to Spot Industry Changes 5 Years Ahead
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's be honest...waiting until you feel "ready" to make a career move is like waiting for the perfect weather to start exercising. It's never going t...
The Workaholic Test: Hidden Signs You're Trapped (And How to Get Out)
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel guilty for taking breaks? Put work ahead of your relationships? Ignore your health in the name of productivity? You might be stuck in work...
When Your Teammates Become Your Team: Navigating the Manager Shift
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Going from mate to manager can get weird, fast. One day you're in the group chat laughing with your colleagues, the next day they might be laughing at...
How To Actually Get People To Listen To Your Ideas
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever suggest something new at work only to hear "that's just how we do things here" and watch the energy completely deflate? Yeah, we've all been ther...
Sarah Harden: The Career Playbook of Reese Witherspoon's Ex-CEO
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Forget everything you think you know about career success, this is the secret playbook of one of Hollywood's most influential female executives. ...
5 Steps To Make A Career Pivot That Actually Works
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever found yourself scrolling LinkedIn at 2 am wondering if you should completely change careers?The average Australian will have 5-6 career changes i...
How to Give (and Get) Feedback Without Making It Weird
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feedback the word that makes most of us want to hide under our desks. Whether you're asking for it or giving it, feedback conversations can feel blood...
INBOX: How to Upgrade Your Resume Without Lying
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lying on your resume when everyone else seems to be getting ahead? Struggling with reference dilemmas when your boss left on bad terms? Or maybe you'v...
The #1 Skill Every Team Manager Needs Right Now
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being a team manager isn't just about hitting targets - it's about helping your team grow and getting them ready for what's coming next. And right now...
INBOX: How to Get Your Job Application Actually Seen (Ignore the TikTok Hacks)
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like you need to perform "interesting" at work by cramming business news and sitting in irrelevant meetings? Wondering if there's a secret tim...
How To Speak With Confidence (Even When You're Freaking Out)
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Public speaking. Presentations. Speaking up in meetings. It's the stuff of sweaty palms and racing thoughts, and yet, we're all expected to be good at...
INBOX: The ChatGPT Bias That's Costing Women Thousands in Salary
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dealing with a colleague who clearly can't stand you? Managing a scattered team across multiple cities? Or trying to function at work while your heart...
The Leadership Reset: 3 Things to Try This Week
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's be honest...the leadership playbook that worked five years ago is failing spectacularly right now. The world has fundamentally changed, and clin...
INBOX: What Recruiters Really Want on Your Resume & The Sick Day Script You Need
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Been thrown into running team meetings without a clue how to actually run them? Stressing about whether to mention that decade-old school captain role...
The Job Interview Mistakes Everyone Makes (And How To Fix Them)
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's one moment that can completely transform your career trajectory, the job interview. Yet most of us approach it with outdated advice, generic a...
INBOX: How to Get Feedback From a Boss Who Never Gives It
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Got a boss who's lovely but completely useless at giving feedback? Dreading every Monday morning and wondering how everyone else makes their nine-to-f...
You Don't Have to Choose: How To Have Ambition After Maternity Leave
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's be honest...thinking you can just pick up where you left off after maternity leave is like expecting to run a marathon after taking a year off t...
INBOX: Work Wife Red Flags, WFH Hacks & New Role Reality Checks
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like the office weakest link in your new role? Your partner's "work wife / husband" making you seriously uncomfortable? Or maybe you're just t...
Why Your Skills Have an Expiry Date (And What to Do About It)
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's be honest...waiting until you feel "ready" to make a career move is like waiting for the perfect weather to start exercising. It's never going t...
INBOX: The Oversharer Shutdown & When Your Breakup Becomes Everyone's Business
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Workplace oversharing making you cringe? Your messy ex just applied to work at your company? And someone definitely overheard you venting about collea...
How To Show Up Without Showing Off
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's be honest...stuff like "personal branding" and "networking" can feel so cringey. But this kind of work - building relationships, putting yoursel...
INBOX: Say This Instead Of "That's Not My Job" & The Networking Script That Works
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do networking events make you want to hide in the bathroom? Your colleagues keep dumping their disasters on your desk? And everyone's talking about "c...
How To Get Out Of The "We've Always Done It This Way" Trap
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever suggest something new at work only to hear "that's just how we do things here" and watch the energy completely deflate? Yeah, we've all been ther...
INBOX: How To Stop Your Boss Stealing Your Ideas & Bounce Back From Office Tears
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your boss just stole your brilliant idea. Again. While you're sitting there feeling invisible, they're presenting "their" genius solution to the entir...
How To Work Your Way Up (And Actually Get There)
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Working your way up isn't just about putting in more hours or waiting your turn. It's about being strategic, being visible, and knowing how to navigat...
INBOX: How To Say No Without Getting Fired
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The hardest worker in the office used to get ahead. Now they just get... tired. While you're burning out at your desk, your colleagues are booki...
From Mate to Manager: Surviving the Most Awkward Career Move
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Going from mate to manager can get weird, fast. One day you're in the group chat laughing with your colleagues, the next day they might be laughing at...
INBOX: The Office Romance Risk Calculator (Plus Dream Job Regrets)
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When workplace flirting gets dangerously hot, should you risk everything for a colleague you can't stop thinking about? This week we tackle the steami...
This Australian CEO Built Reese Witherspoon's Empire, Here's Her Game-Changing Career Advice!
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Be prepared to stretch and take yourself out of your comfort zone - there is incredible learning and growth in that." In this special episode, Em had...
INBOX: Office Party Hangxiety? Here's Your Damage Control Plan!
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever tried to show your sparkling personality through a pixelated Zoom screen while competing against people who get to charm their way through face-t...
Read Any Colleague Like A Book (In Under a Minute)
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why we reveal the secret weapon for decoding those frustrating moments when you and your colleagues seem to be speaking completely diffe...
INBOX: Redundancy to Power Move: How to Own Your Layoff Story
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your open plan office driving you to distraction with endless chatter and non-stop interruptions? This week on BIZ Inbox, Em Vernem and Sarah ...
Why You Can't Switch Off (And What To Do About It)
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel guilty for taking breaks? Put work ahead of your relationships? Ignore your health in the name of productivity? You might be stuck in work...
INBOX: Stop Shaking, Start Speaking - The Public Speaking Fix You Can Use Today!
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you silently spiralling over a big presentation coming up? Or working from home and crushing projects but feeling totally invisible come performan...
The Mid-Year Reset: Hacks To Finish 2025 With A Promotion!
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tax time is looming, performance reviews are on the horizon, and your motivation has completely ghosted you.The second half of 2025 is when the real w...
INBOX: The 5-Second Trick That Kills Procrastination (We Tested It)
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you the queen of procrastination who'd rather deep clean your entire house than finish that urgent report? This week on BIZ Inbox, Em Vernem and S...
The Mid-Year Reset: 5 Career Hacks To Win 2025!
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed at work, or maybe your to-do list actually sabotaging your productivity? It’s time to hit the mid-year reset button, so we&r...
INBOX: The Word That Is Secretly Sabotaging Your Career
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your boss treating your annual leave requests like personal betrayals? This week on BIZ Inbox, Em Vernem and Sarah Davidson dive into the art of ta...
Our Best Work Hacks Ever: Your Productivity Cheat Sheet
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst reveal their all-time favourite work hacks that have made the biggest difference in their careers.We've gathered gam...
INBOX: The Art Of Nailing A Job Interview
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Davidson (Seize the Yay) joins Em Vernem on BIZ Inbox to shatter workplace myths, including why "being busy" shouldn't be worn as a badge of hon...
How To Use 'Lucky Girl' Energy To Get What You Want At Work
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
'Lucky Girl Energy' isn't just a TikTok trend - it's backed by actual science and quantum physics! We explore why your thoughts have far ...
INBOX: 'Fun Facts' And 5 Year Plans: Tackling Tricky Work Questions
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever been asked, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” and wanted to reply, “Surviving”? Same! That’s why th...
How Gossiping At Work Can Boost Your Career
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of BIZ, we completely flip the script on workplace gossip, revealing why it might actually be essential for your career &n...
INBOX: The Unspoken Rules Of Where You're Allowed To Work From
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tackle the awkward situation of what to do when you've accepted a new job, quit your current one, and then discover your new manager has resigned (yik...
How To Stop Over-Explaining And Start Impressing: Jefferson Fisher's Communication Secrets
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jefferson Fisher (whose revolutionary communication strategies have generated over 1 billion impressions worldwide) returns to reveal his most powerfu...
INBOX: What To Do When Your Boss Doesn't Even Trust You To Send An Email
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we solve the puzzle of networking with colleagues in different time zones (hello, 3am meetings!). Then we dive into the delicate dance...
How To Talk Your Way Into a Promotion With The Jefferson Fisher Method
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Communication powerhouse Jefferson Fisher (whose strategies have revolutionised how millions communicate) shares his innovative approach to workplace ...
INBOX: How To Have Scary Conversations At Work
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode will teach you how to have scary conversations at work - seriously, you’ll be learning into those tough chats when you&rsq...
How to Make AI Your Most Powerful Workplace Ally
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stop wasting time with disappointing AI results! This episode of Biz gives you the insider knowledge to transform AI from an occasional helper to your...
INBOX: The Most Unhinged Things Your Boss Can Say To You
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How important is it to ‘drink the koolaid’ at work? Today Em Vernem and Soph Hirst explain why this argument is flawed, and what you do ne...
How To Build A Profitable Side Hustle (From Someone Who Actually Did It)
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're looking to earn extra cash or dream of quitting your day job, this conversation delivers the practical blueprint you've been searching ...
INBOX: The First Day Outfit Strategy That Works For Every New Job
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever shared something awkward with the big boss and immediately regretted it? This week we're solving the ultimate workplace etiquette dilemma –...
How To Nail Networking, Even When it Feels Super Awkward
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt that full-body cringe when someone suggests "let's network"? You're not alone. In this episode of BIZ, career powerhouses Michelle Batt...
INBOX: How Do I Get Recognition For My Hard Work?
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're advocating for the unsung heroes of the corporate world – EAs, PAs, and Assistants, you know the people who do it all – wi...
How To Email and Slack Like A Man
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are your emails undermining your authority without you even realising it? In this episode, we dive into the fascinating psychology behind how we commu...
INBOX: Our Controversial Take On Work Calendar Etiquette
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we teach you how to stay motivated when you don’t love your job, plus we have a controversial take on work calendar etiquette. Plus career...
8 Lessons Michelle Battersby Learnt While Building Her Business
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what building a business is REALLY like behind those glossy Instagram posts? In this must-listen episode, Michelle Battersby (Sunroom fo...
INBOX: Stop Doing This At Your Work Desk!
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we tackle some extra juicy workplace dilemmas that are all submitted by you anonymously! If you’re saddled with a slack coworker, we&rsquo...
Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will completely transform how you'll think about managing your time, as we deep dive into the often misunderstood practice of time blocki...
INBOX: Help! How Do I Fire Someone?
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are navigating searching for a job while pregnant, firing someone and whether you invite your colleagues to your wedding. Welcome to BIZ ...
You Don’t Need A Work Mentor, You Need This Instead
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will demolish everything you thought you knew about mentorship. Our career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst will let you in on a...
INBOX: Why We All Need A Work Bestie
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever found yourself stuck in the coffee line with your CEO and suddenly forgetting how to form sentences? Or wondering how to ask for feedback without...
Mia Freedman On Why Redundancy Was One Of The Best Things To Happen To Her
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're navigating a redundancy right now or just want to be prepared, we’re going to change your perspective of redundancy. Mia Freedman...
INBOX: Upgrading Work Travel To Boss-Level & Can I WFH From A Cafe?
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can I line up a personal holiday off the back of a work-funded trip? How do I make sure I'm on my game after a long-haul flight? Should I tell a futur...
How To Know If You Should Start Your Own Business
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dreaming of quitting your 9-5 to launch that business idea? Before you hand in your resignation, our BIZ career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hi...
INBOX: Should I CC Someone's Boss To Escalate An Issue?
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do I be taken more seriously? Is it ok to cc someone's boss into a thread if you're trying to escalate an issue? And should you wear Crocs in the ...
'Personality Hire' Is Not A Dirty Word
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know we ALL should strive to be part personality hire?! Join Em Vernem as we learn about building rapport and ‘vibes’ at work ...
INBOX: How Do I Handle A Patronising Colleague?!
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do I need to keep my resume up to date? When is the worst time to schedule a work meeting? And how do I handle a coworker who is just plain rude?!Welc...
There's A Right (And Wrong) Way To Revenge Quit
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Revenge Quitting is going to be 2025’s biggest trend - but what is it, should you do it, and how can it be done with grace? Em Vernem enlists Bi...
INBOX: My Colleague Gets Paid More To Do The Same Job!
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your new workplace group chat where we answer the burning questions you definitely can't ask your boss. Writer and podcaster Em ...
How To Talk So People Listen To You
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever sat in a meeting thinking of the perfect thing to say... only to stay completely silent? This episode is your ultimate guide to finding your voic...
INBOX: Can I Date My Co-Worker?
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What exactly can I do in my lunch break (is a pottery class a go?)? And how does a new graduate get an entry-level role if all job ads ask for experie...
How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find most ‘productivity’ hacks too hard/too time-consuming to learn and too hard to remember? BIZ is here to save you. By the end o...
INBOX: How Long Do I Have To Consider A Job Offer?
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you convince your boss that you work just as well from home as from the office? And how long can you stall before accepting a job offer? Welcom...
How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asking for a pay rise is about as comfortable as explaining to your boss why you've been late three times this week. But what if there was a way to do...
Tomorrow... Your Work Life Sorted
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode of BIZ drops tomorrow - here's what you're going to get and how BIZ is going to save your work life. Become a Mamamia subscribe...
Introducing: BIZ
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to BIZ - the podcast that's rewriting the rules of work for a new generation. Join Em Vernem (ambitious but efficient), Michelle Battersby (la...