Keeping It Real with Jac and Ral
Be entertained, hilariously challenged and profoundly inspired by the very REAL podcast duo, Jac and Ral! Podcast drops every Monday morning 7am.
Episodes
Keepers Burning Questions
In this episode Jac & Ral take a fresh batch of listener questions from our global community and answer them. They cover dealing with WFH slackers, false accusations at work, where the Keeping it Real podcast ideas come from, why nobody reads the meeting pre-reading you send out and more great questions from our curious global community of Keepers. Maybe you too have a colleague who seems to s
The 10 Career Credibility Killers
Get ready to see how many of these you're doing without even realising... In this episode Jac and Ral talk through the habits quietly wrecking your reputation, from over-relying on AI to over-promising things you never actually deliver, to gossiping your way into "everyone secretly doesn't trust me” and trying too hard. And there’s a couple of surprise killers of credibility you might be shocked
Is It Time to Leave Your Career Behind…?
This one’s all about career reinvention and designing your next chapter. And why the word and associated feeling behind "retirement" needs a serious rebrand, because the idea of doing nothing for 20 years is nobody's dream.Jac and Ral unpack the real reasons people stay stuck - money fears, the terrifying question of "who'd actually pay me for this," and the myth that “certainty’ exists anywhere.J
The Gen X Exit
Gen X is 1 in 5 Australians and roughly a third of the workforce, and they're leaving. Not always retiring either. Stepping down, going portfolio, consulting, or just saying "I'm done." Jac and Ral are Gen X and together they unpack why Gen X is leaving en masse… Is it the manager? Is it missing purpose? Is it the micromanagement? And for those who don’t leave (but wish they cou
Difficult Career Decisions
Should you take the big promotion? Walk away from a bad leader? Move overseas? Facing tough career decisions can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Jac and Ral tackle a question from a Keeper - How do you navigate high-stakes career decisions? From turning down top-tier roles due to leadership clashes to balancing major international promotions with family life, Jac and Ral break down a practica
Give Your Career Potential A Fighting Chance
Inspired by the Keepers who attend our immersions along with a few Jac is currently coaching, we share stories about women stepping beyond their comfort zone to seek out their number (salary) they want, achieve the promotion they deserve and take on new reimagined career opportunities in a changing workforce. The thing that stops people in their careers, especially women, isn’t their capability, p
Die With Zero
*Warning* This could be a confronting episode! Jac & Ral discuss the tragedy of the traditional retirement model…. If you die with money in the bank, you’ve essentially wasted life energy it took to earn that money. A theory also shared by Bill Perkins who wrote the book Die With Zero.Ral convinces Jac (and herself recently when booking expensive accommodation!) when you spend money on an expe
What Is a Leader?
Everyone has an opinion on what makes a great leader and Jac and Ral say most of them are wrong. In this episode they cut through to land on one definition: leadership is unlocking the potential of others. Everything else is just the work. They get stuck into what actually costs a leader who doesn’t do the “leading work”, why trust is now the real competitive advantage (not AI), the $7 return on e
Career Lessons from Kylie Minogue
…How did she talk me into this one??? Kylie Minogue's documentary on Netflix dropped and Ral decided we should do an episode on it. Not for the sequins, but for the sparkling career strategy Kylie has put in place!Turns out the girl next door built her whole reinvention playbook on advice from two bad boys: Michael Hutchence and Nick Cave. Not exactly who you'd expect to hand out career wi
Letting Go to Move Forward
Ever held on to something which wasn’t working because you felt you’d “invested” and your fear of what was next outweighed your current shitshow? In this episode Ral shares some personal stories of letting go and how it helped her to go forward way more than if she’d stayed put! Jac reminds us hope isn’t a strategy and why we should all embrace uncertainty because it’s not about our mistakes… it’s
The Most Destructive Career Advice Ever!
"Follow your passion." Sounds inspiring, right? Wrong. Jac and Ral reckon this might be the worst career advice and they're not sorry about it. In this episode, they unpack why passion is wildly overrated as a career compass, what mastery has to do with it, and tackle the two big questions: What's the difference between loving your job and being passionate about it? What happens
The $1M Leadership Tip
Find out why cancelling this one thing as a leader loses you the most money… In this episode Jac & Ral dive deep into a massive blind spot for many leaders: the appreciation gap. While nearly 60% of managers believe they regularly recognise their team, just over a third of employees say they actually receive that recognition. Ral and Jack unpack why traditional leadership styles have taught pe
Should You Quit Your Job?
Feeling tension, friction, or total exhaustion at work, but can’t quite put your finger on why? It might not be the workload… it might be a misalignment of values. In this episode of Keeping it Real, Jac and Ral tackle the real culprit behind career unhappiness, when your personal values clash with your job, your leadership, or even your clients. Sharing raw, firsthand experiences, they break down
So You Haven't Been Promoted
Oh, the joy. Your work bestie - the same one you shared eye-rolls with in the Monday morning status update, just got promoted. And yes, they are now your boss. Deep breaths… Jac and Ral are here to save your career (and your sanity). In this episode, we tackle the awkward, ego-bruising reality of what happens when a peer becomes your manager. What we unpack:For you: How to congratulate your collea
What Humans Can Do Better Than AI
In a world rapidly dominated by technology and AI prompts, how do you actually stand out? It’s getting better at being human. In this episode we dive into the newly developed Future Fluency Index to explore the single biggest blind spot in corporate AI adoption: how we activate human potential in an alien world. We unpack why "decision integrity" and "moral courage" are the ultimate modern leaders
Meet the Man Trying to Disrupt the Olympics Forever
The Enhanced Games begin this week, so to mark the moment we’re revisiting Ral’s fascinating conversation with Aron D'Souza — the man taking on the Olympic establishment.In this bonus rerelease, Aron explains why he believes the current system is broken, why banning performance enhancement is hypocritical, and why the Enhanced Games could completely redefine elite sport, human performance, and ev
Why Calm is the Future of Leadership
Running around like a headless chicken doesn’t make you a better leader, it just makes everyone else dizzy. In this episode, Jac and Ral get brutally honest about the ultimate leadership superpower: absolute calm in the absolute chaos. They dive deep into why your team doesn’t need a stressed-out "saviour"- they need a steady anchor. We’re breaking down how to stop absorbing everyone els
Your Work Won't Speak for Itself
Hoping your hard work will be noticed, appreciated and rewarded? Unlikely to happen. In this episode Jac & Ral break down one of the biggest myths in your career - the belief that great work speaks for itself.If you want to step into your next promotion, lead with authority, or simply get the recognition you deserve, you have to become your own best advocate.We share practical ways to intentio
The Killer Cover Letter
In this latest episode Jac & Ral teach you how to humanise your application to stand out from the sea of AI-generated, generic slop. The cover letter shouldn’t be a summary of your CV; it's the bridge that gets you an interview to see if the role is a "fit for both of us".They also introduce you to a cool framework they developed called PROVE – and the key things NOT to do when y
The Killer CV
Is your CV putting recruiters to sleep? Has AI made your resume so polished and generic it’s practically invisible?In a follow-up to "The CV is Dead" episode, Jac and Ral deliver the 8-step formula to craft a future-focused, value-demonstrating document that increases your chance to land the interview.They go deep on how to build a killer resume by:• Ditching the boring, chronologic
Why Catastrophising Will Cost You Your Career
“This is a disaster.” “It’s a train wreck.” “It’s all falling apart.”…or is it? This week we call out one of the biggest credibility killers at work: catastrophising, because somewhere along the way, being dramatic became a badge of honour. We unpack why smart leaders default to using dramatic language and what it’s actually costing you… your brand, your team, and your ability to lead when it matt
Intention vs Behaviour - Why People Misjudge You at Work
Time to hold up a mirror Keepers! Because we judge ourselves by our intentions and we judge others by their behaviour… we are good at making assumptions of others. This plays out at work regularly.In this episode we call it out, we talk about how and why it happens but importantly, we share how to navigate conflict with Ral sharing an awesome tip. She’s the mistress of not being judgey judgey and
Gen Z Hates Corporate Speak – How to Communicate Clearly
Slaying and serving Unc! We have learned some new words thanks to some Gen Z’s we’ve been quizzing. But the actual truth of the matter is, we have learned something we already knew… New generations hate corporate jargon. Let’s just call it… ALL generations hate corporate jargon – it is exclusionary and often confuses, not clarifies. In this latest episode Jac & Ral share what they have learned
The AI Mistake that will Hurt Your Career
We are all drinking the kool “ai”d but like all new tech, there is a risk with artificial intelligence when it comes to your career… In this episode Jac & Ral talk about what they are seeing with their clients and what they are experiencing personally with AI – yes we are all now capable of producing more and we are doing it faster but in the flurry of efficiency we are all thinking less. And
Six Career Insights for 2026
2026 will reward the brave, the adaptable and the strategically future-fluent. So, are you ready?? Jac has 6 predictions for our careers this year based on what she is seeing, coaching, researching and hearing from successful contemporary leaders. Ral reckons she’s on the money with these predictions and shares her experience and observations. Whether you believe them or not, Jac & Ral are con
Give to Gain – How to Start Charging More
Inspired by this year’s International Women’s Day campaign, Jac & Ral discuss a different slant on Give to Gain… Because women already give so much! Start by thinking about your gain. Define it, understand what it is you will or will not gain from giving. Then think about your value. How much are you worth? We can tell you it’s more than you think Ral talks about pricing your value and shares
What you need to know about storytelling in business
She saw the future and she has made a damn fine career out of it! She also happens to be one of the leading experts on storytelling for business. That would be Ms Gabrielle Dolan! In this episode Jac interviews Ral to really get the low down on how to tell an effective story – what to do, what not to do and how AI can be your storytelling partner if you use it correctly. Jac & Ral share some g
Celebrating Success
If you don’t stop and smell the roses… you’re missing an opportunity for power! Because what gets celebrated gets repeated. It builds momentum and reinforces behaviours. Are you recognising milestones and stopping to celebrate them? Jac & Ral share some great stories and a few specific examples of what you could be celebrating and why it will make a difference to your own career as well as tho
The Future Is In Your Hands
They say if you want to predict the future, then create it. And that’s exactly what Jac & Ral discuss in this episode. Both talk about how they created the futures they wanted – personally and professionally, sharing the barriers and the opportunities and what was the key to making it happen. An episode packed full of advice, inspiration and empowerment. There is nothing stopping you… your fut
Never met a boundary we didn’t like…
Except “only just 1 drink!” but other than that, boundaries are the GOAT. In this episode Jac and Ral discuss boundaries, what they are, why they are critical to being successful and how to set them with purpose in mind. Jac asks Ral about her non-negotiables and Ral shares a fantastic process you can undertake immediately which will motivate you to move forward in setting your own boundaries.Find
Everyone F**ks Up!
Every leader, every board member, CEO, founder, executive has f**ked up. Badly. Repeatedly. Publicly. Quietly. Expensively. In this episode Jac & Ral share their own right royal f**k ups and what happened next… Ral also tells us about some very well known, senior leaders and their mistakes – most worked out well and ALL learned so much about themselves and their organisations. And Jac shares h
Firing Up Your Career in 2026
….And we’re back baby! With a doozy first episode because careers in 2026 don’t look like they used to.. and if yours feels flat, uncertain, or underpowered, it’s not because you’re failing. It’s because the rules have changed.In this first episode of the new year we share why 2026 is not about climbing harder, it’s about thinking differently.Jac shares the 5 key things you need to rethink, do and
And That's A Wrap! Final Episode of 2025
Our final episode of the year, and Ral takes us through the year that was.So many things happened in 2025… what do you remember? And what did you not even know??Listen in to our 95th episode and final one for this year – thank you for all your support Keepers, we can’t wait to return in 2026 with many more stories, laughs and lots of learnings.Merry Christmas!---Your support helps keep this show g
Story Intelligence – How’s Yours?
A Storyteller and a Leadership Coach walk into a bar… literally! In this episode, recorded in a Melbourne bar with a live audience, Jac sits down with Ral to unpack her latest book, Story Intelligence: The Craft of Authentic Storytelling Made Smarter with AI.Together they explore why storytelling remains one of the most powerful leadership tools and how AI is elevating it in ways we’ve never seen
Team Offsite
Offsites should be the most energising day in your team’s year…So why do so many feel like a hostage situation with pastries?In this episode, Jac & Ral break down exactly what makes an offsite brilliant, memorable and commercially valuable - not just another day of a stuffy room, bad slides, beige thinking and forced fun.You’ll learn:The 5 elements every high-impact 2026 offsite must includeHo
What Corporates Can Learn from a 26 Year Old Influencer
Imagine being 26 and creating an app that’s redefining how the world runs. Louis Phillips is the co-founder and CEO of INTVL, a fitness and running platform that’s exploded globally, not just because of the tech… but because of how he tells the story.In this episode, we’re picking Louis’s brain on what every leader can learn from a generation that builds community, not just campaigns… and knows ho
Aging with Strength
Emotional intelligence used to be call soft skills, however the future just made EI the power skills.As AI gets smarter, the leaders who can sense emotion, read the room, and stay regulated under pressure will be the ones still standing. Tech will expose emotional blind spots faster than you can say “feedback” the question is, will we use it to connect and influence… or to manipulate?In this episo
The Future Belongs to Emotionally Intelligent Humans
Emotional intelligence used to be call soft skills, however the future just made EI the power skills.As AI gets smarter, the leaders who can sense emotion, read the room, and stay regulated under pressure will be the ones still standing. Tech will expose emotional blind spots faster than you can say “feedback” the question is, will we use it to connect and influence… or to manipulate?In this episo
What's Your Leadership Style?
Have you ever been asked what your leadership style is? And were you clear, confident and articulate in your response? Most of us either don’t know it, or if we do, don’t communicate it well.In this episode, Jac and Ral discuss the 10 traditional leader styles – what we think is relevant for today and what we think isn’t. Ral even comes up with a new style (watch this one take off!) and Jac shares
Leading from the Side
In this episode, Jac and Ral explore the concept of “leading from the side” - a leadership stance that sits between the traditional command-and-control approach and servant leadership (leading from behind).What organisations need today is less about the single strong person out front giving all the orders, and less about the heroic self-effacing leader in the background, and more about someone who
Breaking Good
So instead of breaking bad… we’re Breaking Good! In this latest episode, Ral opens up about a recent health scare that became the catalyst for big, positive change.This isn’t her first rodeo, she knew for awhile she wasn’t at peak performance, her Oura ring told her… daily. Jac suggested throwing the ring away but Ral’s smart, she took responsibility and shares how she created a new healthier habi
Do You Have A Good Life?
We are all chasing a good life, a happy life and a meaningful life, but recent research claims we should be chasing a psychological rich life… what is that?A psychological rich life is marked by novel experiences, perspective sharing insights and complexity. This type of life has more discomfort than a happy or meaningful life and asks us to leave our comfort zones and be open to changing our mind
Layne Beachley Guest Interview | Part 2
Following on from last week’s interview with Layne Beachley, in part 2 Ral digs deeper and finds out more about what drives the very healthy and humble Layne, when she knew it was time to stop chasing waves for competition and some very funny stories about marrying a rockstar, picking up litter and what keeps her real… the answer will surprise you! -------------------------------------------------
Layne Beachley Guest Interview | Part 1
Resilience, courage and the power of positive mindset…Seven-time world surfing champ Layne Beachley can teach us how to achieve all three. She’s a legend, driven by immense purpose and she keeps it real in this great part 1 interview with Ral.Hear Layne talk openly about the multiple times she thought of giving up, and how she used the lessons she’s learned and applied these – mental fortitude, h
Part 2 of Are You a High Performer?
There are eight traits of high performance Jac has identified after coaching leaders across many different industries – these traits quietly separate the rockstars from the random…After discussing these last week, Jac & Ral went deep and both agreed it was worth doing so in order for our Keepers to get a great grasp on what can set them up for leadership performance success.Do you display the
Are You A High Performer?
Aftercoaching leaders across industries, Jac has seen the patterns: there are a handful of traits that quietly separate the serious players from the seat-warmers. They’re not buzzwords, they’re behaviours. And when you spot them, you know you’re dealing with someone operatingon a different level.In this episode of Keeping it Real, Jac & Ral unpack what those traits look like in action, without
Comparison is the Thief of Joy Unless...
We all see others with more… better careers, happier lives, stylish homes, perfectly behaved kids and we get envious. And we also know that to compare is crazy, because not everything is as it seems.Jac worked in private banking and saw the complexity of lots of wealth… the grief was greater than the joy! What you see on social media and hear from others isn’t always the REAL deal.Ral shares a gre
Failing Fast… We Embrace It!
Some might say Jac is a failure when it comes to cake baking, and whilst Ral is one of Australia’s leading storytellers for business, she’s also been known to not fill a public workshop… is that a failure?In this episode we define failing as not having a go… to win, learn and evolve you need to make mistakes, because it’s how you bounce back that matters.So how resilient are you when it comes to y
Our most controversial episode yet?? You be the judge.
Part 2 – Interview with Founder of Enhanced Games, Dr Aron D’Souza.Aron D’Souza says if we act with intentionality and have a good business plan, we can do anything. This is part 2 of a very inspiring conversation between Ral and Aron whose mission is dedicating his life to impacting and changing the human condition and creating the enhanced age. A new movement… We have seen artificial intelligenc
Have you heard of Generational BS?
Five generations walk into a workplace… and no one can agree on how to send a meeting invite!From Boomers who still love a phone call, to Gen Z who think email is for “old people,” Jac & Ral dive into the hilarious, maddening, and surprisingly brilliant world of generational blind spots when it comes to cross-generational work.Expect a few stereotypes, a few truths, and a lot of “ohhh… that ex
Your To Be List
This week, we flip the script on productivity. Forget your endless To Do list… what about your To Be list?In this episode, Jac & Ral explore how shifting focus from tasks to traits can change everything. Instead of just ticking off jobs, ask: Who do I want to be while I do these things? Calm? Curious? Brave? Generous?From leadership moments to everyday challenges, your To Be list reminds you that
Dr Aron D’Souza on Reinventing Sport with the Enhanced Games
What if doping wasn’t banned… but embraced?In this unfiltered Part 1 interview, Ral sits down with the audacious founder of the Enhanced Games, Aron D’Souza, who’s taking a sledgehammer to the Olympic establishment.He says the IOC is broken, outdated, and hypocritical and he’s not here to play by their rules. Love it or loathe it, the Enhanced Games are real, rising, and ready to disrupt everythin
Schedule Your Joy Because Life Will Schedule Your Stress
Have you done a joy audit lately?How much of your week involves you laughing, loving and living a joyful life? Jac declares she’s the queen of joy and Ral reveals a new thing she has started doing at home which brings her huge joy…In this episode, we share WHY you should schedule your joy – especially if you want sustainable performance, enhanced creativity and a broader perspective. Leaders who d
The 1 Great Secret To…
Being a very successful leader is…. Your ability to attract, retain and develop talent.Awesome talent multiplies impact, accelerates performance, and gives you the force multiplier effect. Is it easy to be a great leader? No. Is it easy to attract, retain and develop your talent? Absolutely not, but if you listen to this episode we will give you a competitive advantage and teach you our core formu
How Present Are You?
We start this episode with some sage advice from Ferris Beuller… There tends to be two types of us in the world… Those who can actively listen and give you their full attention, also known as being fully present. And then there is the rest of us… always on, doing a m
The Odyssey Plan
The biggest trap in life? Thinking your current path is the only path. In this episode we introduce you to the Odyssey Plan – a 20 minute personal exercise that encourages you to zoom out, ask yourself bigger questions to reveal 3 possible futures and forces you to confront what you really want. For Ral – her plan reveals less work and move over Ellen Degeneres!For Jac – linen and leather, Kenya a
Not Everyone is Meant to Come with You
Are your co-workers your mates? Do you love working with them? Have you stayed longer in a role that didn’t serve you because of your coworkers? Yep, guilty.Have you been promoted and all of a sudden your great mate colleagues now report to you, and things feel different for them and for you? Have you left a role and promised a co-worker or direct report you will take them with you…? This topic is
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A Life Lived in Fear is a Life Half Lived
Do you stay “small” because of fear? Hold yourself back from doing ‘the thing’? Not meet the person. Avoid grasping the opportunity for fear of what might happen (negative) or what people might think? You’re living a life in fear and that is a life half lived. In this episode Jac & Ral encourage you to try living a life of courage instead – don’t wait for permission, validation or reassurance,
It's Not You, It's Me
How do you leave a job or a leader gracefully and graciously when it’s been good to you, but you want to end it not for any negative reasons but because you have had enough, or you want a change or you get offered a better opportunity? Well, poor Dave got told it wasn’t him, it was Ral… but as for Jac, she got told it wasn’t her, it was him… but she did end up marrying him in the end! There are so
Sunk Cost Fallacy
If you’re digging a hole in the wrong place, it doesn’t matter how deep you’ve dug… it’s still the wrong hole!This episode is all about continuing to stay on a course of action despite it being more beneficial to quit. You might try to rationalise the situation by saying since the spent cost can't be recovered, you might as well stay the course and/or allocate additional resources to try to ma
A, B & C Goals
Why stop at 1 goal when you can set more? This episode inspired by Maddy Phillips and the Boston marathon.We are talking about s-t-r-e-t-c-h goals. Ral says chin ups are her stretch goal, Jac thinks making it to Friday and a glass of wine is not just her weekly goal but a priority! It’s all about mindset. It applies to your personal and professional life. So set yourself an A goal, a B goal and a
Unlocking Your Potential
Every single person has potential. Untapped. Ral reckons she’s already exceeded hers, Jac reckons she’s just warming up, so how doyou reach your potential? There are a few things you can do and we cover all of them and how they have applied to us or others we know. The trick is to be optimistic, open minded, to grow your self belief and to define what ‘failure’ really means to you… Because not giv
Plastic Apologies
What does processed cheese and saying sorry have in common? Both can be plastic… yep, not real! Nothing worse than someone who apologises but doesn’t really believe they should or need or want to. We share a few doozies – some most recent. Don’t be them. We also unpack how not to apologise, and if you need to apologise, how to do it with sincerity. …and then there are those who just apologise too
Mother of the Year… We are Award Winners… yeah, nah!
Hardest job in the world.No one prepares you for parenthood, and as two mothers with four kids between us we share some of the horrors we put our kids through… award winning events that will either horrify you or you’ll find hilarious! Foot surgery, nasal surgery, cracked heads, left behind in shopping centers, kinder surprise trauma and much more! Jac and Ral keep it real when it comes to the bal
Cindy Gallop | Special Guest Interview
Cindy Gallop likes to blow shit up. She’s one of the most sassy, outspoken and well known experts in the advertising industry. A tireless supporter and fighter for women being promoted and paid as much as men in advertising, a brand and business innovator, consultant and speaker and more recently, founder & CEO of MakeLoveNotPorn - the world's first and only user-generated, human-curated s
Dr Monique Ryan | Special Guest Interview
In this very special episode Ral interviews Independent member of federal parliament, Dr Monique Ryan - someone who keeps it real every day. Learn what the power of people banding together (but not always agreeing or aligned!) achieves. And when it comes to creating positive outcomes, find out Mon’s secret weapon and what Pressure not Power means. There were no Teals more than 3 years ago and then
Triggers & Glimmers
Do you have more triggers than glimmers? Do you take note of when and why? In this episode we unpack these ‘new terms’ that have become a thing thanks to our growing interest in psychology and mental health combined with social media. Jac and Ral talk about self awareness when it comes to triggers and glimmers and how you can use your growing awareness to leverage triggers and glimmers in your wor
Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
In this episode Ral opens up about a recent health scare that forced her to hit pause and reflect deeply. She shares the confronting experience of undergoing tests, facing uncertainty, and the critical reminder it gave her, and now us, about the importance of regular health checks. Whether it’s your breasts, skin, bowels, or beyond, this is your wake-up call to stop putting it off.Jac brings a pow
Our 5 Recommended Best Reads for You
Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.And thanks to tech today, you can also listen to a book if you’re not a visual learner, including the 10 very favourite (so far) books we have loved and learned from over the years. Some books are oldies, others are very recent! To find out what titles we recommend (we brought different recommendations) and why, listen in. And here’s where J
Creative Engagement
There are some brands you never forget… when it comes to experience. In this episode we explore the power of creative engagement when it comes to how brands can make their customer experiences unforgettable. We discuss Unreasonable Hospitality, the magic of Eleven Madison Park, and how Mecca the cosmetics retailer sets the standard for customer connection. It often comes down to giving more than e
A.I. Have You Embraced It?
Will A.I. take your job?Unlikely, but someone who knows how to use A.I. will!There are many benefits to exploring, learning, practising and using artificial intelligence, or LLMs – large language models. Two people who pride themselves on keeping it real (smart) are both getting right into artificial intelligence. So who is Charlie?? We share what you should do to start (just start!), how we use
A Bit on the Side...
Have you ever had a bit on the side? If not, we encourage you to There are many benefits to having a side hustle – any work or project outside of your main job that allows you to earn an extra income, learn new skills, develop an idea, meet new people and teach you something. Jac started a side hustle when she was living in Singapore and had a need… she continued her side hustle for years and it t
Our Favourite Podcasts & What They Say About Us!
We love a good podcast so we thought we would share our individual most favoured regular listens with our Keepers in this episode but we didn’t stop there… we also asked A.I. what our choices say about us… Jac’s podcast choices reveal a sharp, business-savvy, and intellectually curious mindset with a passion for leadership, personal growth, and high performance. Here’s what her podcast picks tell
Ageism? Or just an excuse!?
We think using the ol’ ageism chestnut when you don’t get a role could be a convenient story you tell yourself. Maybe even an excuse…! Provocative? Yep. Accurate? Maybe. Ageism is when we discriminate based on age – younger or older, everyone could experience ageism but when we deem it the reason we didn’t get the job, or the reason we weren’t promoted or the reason we were made redundant or sack
Salary Negotiation
Salary negotiation should be taught in school Jac & Ral reckon. Both have had long careers in corporate as well as working for themselves, so negotiating salaries and incomes are something they have a bit of experience in. In this episode they share stories about what they did well and what they did wrong when it comes to seeking out higher salaries with their employers. Things like: What is i
So, You Want A Portfolio Career?
What is a portfolio career? Is one right for you? If so, how do you start?Jac & Ral both have portfolio careers and reckon they’re the bees’ knees.But not everyone is suited to a portfolio career.So how do you know if you are?Check out this episode to find out more, including the 3 key tips Jac shares at the end which will set you up well if this is the direction you want to go in. Best advice
The 20 Things Ral Has Learned From a 20 Year Career
She’s been around… but in a good way! This year, this month (February) marks 20 years of a great working life with lots of learnings for young Ral and every year she adds a new ‘thing’ she knows to be true, thanks to her many experiences. We discuss the 20 things Ral has learned, which cover Being yourself; Dickheads; Relationships; Leaving meetings with no work to do; Busy is overrated and bored
Holiday Reflections + Tropics & Cocktails
Our first episode of 2025 and our 50th
episode of the podcast! And what a coincidence the significant meaning of the number fifty is “feast and joy” – two words we live our lives by.
We discuss our reflections and insights from the
break. Ral tells us about learning her fave new sport, pickleball (don’t ask her to jump too high!) and the value in trying something new and
different.
Jac says
The Art of Asking Great Questions
Learn the art of questions to gain a career advantage.
Do you ask (enough) questions?
Most of us don’t and it’s holding us back. We need to ask more and better questions so we can deepen our knowledge, challenge beliefs, uncover new opportunities and be considered a curious and intelligent leader.
In this episode, Jac
reveals the key to asking great questions and she shares a story about h
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