The Career Couch

In this episode of The Career Couch, host Susie Burns interviews Alex Dubois, a head coach at The Career Couch, about her career journey from university to her current role in Switzerland. They discuss the influence of childhood experiences, university choices, early career challenges, and the importance of authenticity in leadership. Alex shares her experiences with redundancy and how coaching played a pivotal role in her personal and professional growth. The conversation highlights the significance of choosing the right company and the impact of supportive relationships in navigating career transitions. In this conversation, Alex shares her journey of moving to Switzerland, navigating job searches, and balancing career with motherhood. She emphasizes the importance of networking, the challenges of maternity leave, and the impact of COVID-19 on work-life balance. Alex discusses her aspirations in coaching and the significance of self-discovery and personal growth throughout her career. The conversation highlights the need for flexibility in the workplace and the value of investing in oneself through coaching and reflection.

In this episode of The Career Couch, Susie welcomes Tricia Rosas, a talented creator, musician, and mother, who shares her inspiring journey from an academic background in the United States to discovering her passion for opera in Paris. Trisha discusses the pivotal moments in her life, including her mother's suggestion to take a gap year, her experiences at the conservatory in Paris, and the challenges of navigating a career in music. She also reflects on the rise of social media and how it transformed her career, leading to her current role as an influencer and content creator. Throughout the conversation, Tricia emphasises the importance of following one's passion and the support of family in pursuing dreams. Tricia Rosas shares her journey of navigating love, motherhood, and identity across different countries. From awkward encounters that led to a long-distance relationship to the challenges of moving to a new country and becoming a mother, Tricia reflects on her experiences and the importance of community and connection. She candidly discusses the struggles of postnatal depression and the journey of rebuilding her identity while balancing work and motherhood. In this conversation, Tricia shares her journey through motherhood, the challenges of balancing professional life with parenting, and the importance of mental health. She discusses the realities of maternity leave in the US, her struggles with identity after childbirth, and the impact of ADHD on parenting. Tricia emphasizes the need for support systems, the significance of self-discovery, and the joy of returning to her passion for music. The discussion highlights the evolving dynamics of family life and the importance of embracing change and finding balance.If you are struggling with your career after having children then contact us for support: thecareercouch.co.ukTrigger warning- post natal depression is discussed

Susie is an Executive Coach and had a career change after reaching the top in her corporate career before she was 30. I met Susie at a Women In Tech seminar and she impressed me with how she held the room of women, gave us some really tangible advice and told us about her journey to where she is today. Susie doesn't take any bull, will give it to you straight and I LOVE it. Give it a listen, let me know what you think and if you want more, buy Susie's book, Be The Leader You Want to See (link: https://susieramroop.com/new-book/).

In this episode, I speak to Sarah Gallagher who is a music artist manager to talent such as Olly Murs and JLS. I wanted to hear about how she got into the industry, what it's like to work in music and also how she manages her work around having a young family.Sarah takes us on the journey from helping out her boyfriend book DJs for gigs whilst she was at uni, to helping her brother who was plating guitar for an up and coming artist called ADELE! to then taking on the second and third finalists in the X factor and managing Olly still to this day. Please follow, rate and review this podcast and get in touch at susie@thecareercouch.co.uk with any questions you have. Enjoy!

In this episode, I spoke to Dani Tremain about her journey to senior producer on TOWIE whilst she was heavily pregnant with her first son. Dani tells us what it was like studying media at university and her journey to the top in TV production. On her career path, she has been in senior roles on This Morning with the OGs Richard and Judy and had her eldest son who is now 8 and then 5 year old twins. Career breaks are normalised and we find out what is next on her agenda.

In this episode we meet Nic Lamont introduced to me by Lynne Parker of Funny Women fame. I loved talking to Nic to find out how she had decided to go into acting in the first place and how she found her dark comedy niche. I was interested to hear how she bolsters the uncertainty of acting work with 'money jobs' and how she navigated the pandemic, being pregnant and then becoming a new mum whilst also being an actress. I loved to hear that now she has her family she is more decisive on what she will and won't do, has written her own work and most recently set up a community project. I don't know how she fits it all in. To hear more, have a listen, rate, review and enjoy!

In this episode we meet Jayne Secker an English journalist and newsreader on the Today program on Sky News. I met Jayne through a friend of a friend and was really interested to find out quite simply what it is like to be on the 'tele'. I was fascinated to hear how Jayne had started, always putting herself up for work experience slots, promotions and new jobs. Jayne isn't afraid to work hard and it has paid off. Jayne has had a passion for telling stories and that passion has taken her here. She shares her journey, tips for success and what it has been like over the years and how the industry has adapted to new technology and life after Covid. Please let me know what you think, rate and review!

On this episode, I speak to Georgina Heron, one of the people who inspired this podcast. I was interested to hear what it was like working for a private jet company, especially in the pandemic. Georgina talked about how she worked her way up through the company from starting there in her university holidays. We discussed what it was like working her way up the company to director, being on call 24/7 and then having a maternity leave during the pandemic.After maternity leave, Georgina worked with her employer to work out the best role for her skills and the business to accommodate the fact she now had a young family. I hope you enjoy the episode, follow me on @the_career_couch on Instagram and feel free to follow, rate and review!