We Work Rest and Play: Recent Episodes
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Finally! A podcast which unveils what people really, actually, do in their work / jobs! … AND what they get up to, outside of their work lives as well!
WORK, REST and PLAY are things we all do every day, and that’s essentially what this show is about.
In this casual, interview-style podcast we dissect, decipher and demystify the WORK, REST and PLAY aspects of the lives of every day inspirational people.
There are 2 main segments to each interview: 1. WORK: First we dive deep about work / careers - what do people REALLY, ACTUALLY do in their jobs? How did they get to where they are? What do they love/hate about their jobs? Etc. etc. We also delve into things like career advice, self-improvement, and more.
- REST and PLAY: In the second part of the show we discuss in detail, what people do to recharge, release stress, and have fun! It's fascinating to discover what people get up to for REST and PLAY - You'll hear plenty of information, hints and tips about the REST and PLAY aspects of our lives, and who knows? You might be inspired to try something new or rekindle a passion you've been putting off.
.. and so... (click subscribe), press play, sit back, and enjoy the show: We WORK, REST and PLAY!
“… don’t worry about moments of uncertainty.”
In Summary: We continue chatting with Gonzalo as we move onto REST and PLAY. We talk about:
- His Enjoyment of decorating spaces and making small sculptures.
- Providing consulting services to inject innovation into the educational organisations
- His very cool morning routine.
- We also get musical as we chat about
- Drums
- Orchestral Percussion
- Some of his favourite drummers and songs from a drummer’s perspective.
- Graphic Design
- And more!
And so I hope you’re keen… onto Episode 14!
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“… What is the purpose of life?”
In Summary: We continue on from the previous episode, and are talking WORK with Gonzalo. In this episode we dive into things like:
- What his typical day as an academic looks like.
- how he started in music, and ended up landing in the field of education.
- How his interest in Buddhism led to him pursuing a PhD.
- And we go even deeper, so deep that we even stumble across THAT question: “what is the purpose of life?”.. And Gonzalo actually gives a very, very good answer!
- And more deep and meaningful stuff!
Ready to open your mind? Sounds exciting?… here’s episode thirteen!
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“… Global Citizenship.” At a Glance: * Occupation: University Instructional Assistant Professor of Curriculum Studies * Relevant Industries: Education, Philosophy, Educational Philosophy, Curriculum Specialists, Human and Community Development, Global Citizenship * Experience: + Graphic Design: 10yrs+ professionally, 9yrs freelancing (19+years in total) + Academic: 5yrs+ * Studied: + Bachelor of Graphic Design (unfinished) + Bachelor of Liberal Arts (Concentration in Humanities) + PhD in Philosophy and Education
In Summary: * For WORK, Gonazalo is PhD in Liberal Arts (Philosophy of Education) and is currently an Instructional Assistant Professor of Curriculum Studies at one of the premier Universities in the United States. You’ll find that Gonzalo is a very thoughtful man, and we get all philosophical, as we delve into: + The humanistic side of academic development. + What actually is a doctorate? + What a typical day of a university lecturer / professor is like. + The theory behind education systems in general – across demographics, and across countries. + We talk about the philosophy of education for global citizenship – how cool does that sound? Listen-on to find out what that’s all about! + And more!
And so into the world of Philosophy and Education we shall delve….onto episode 12 ~
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“…trying to find the next big thing.“
In Summary: We continue chatting with Pius as we move onto REST and PLAY. We talk about:
- His experiences of trying to get a startup up and running
- … trying to find the next big thing.
- Computer games he’s playing, and his all-time favourite!
- He gives his Netflix/HBO TV series recommendations
- Aaaand:
- Boxing, spearfishing, beach fishing, acting classes, poker, drinking, partying, and more!
Pius reminds us that we gotta get busy liven ..… and so to find out more, onto episode 11 ~
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“…Curiosity doesn’t kill the cat – it makes you into a Lion!”
In Summary: We continue on from the previous episode, and are talking WORK with Pius. In this episode we dive into things like:
- How to get started in Software Development
- What is Agile Project Management?
- What a typical day is like for Pius…
- What led to Pius getting into Software Development in the first place,
- He gives some great advice for those considering a career in Software Development
- And much much more!
You don’t get the chance to speak with someone about this type of thing very often… so please enjoy episode 10!
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“…so what does it take to get good?…” At a Glance: * Occupation: Senior Software Engineer (Web Application Development), at an award winning boutique * Relevant Industries: Software Development, Programmer, Developer, Engineer, Programmer, IT, Information Technology, Computer Science, Web Developer, Web Applications Developer, Front End Developer, Back End Developer, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Creative Industry, Creatives, Designers, Graphic Designers, Project Management Software * Experience: 14yrs + * Studied: + Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
In Summary: We welcome Pius to the show, who is a very successful senior software engineer. Many of you have been waiting for us to get into IT, and we are finally here! We delve into the world of Tech and we chat with Pius about things like:
- Some of the prestigious awards received for the software he’s currently working on.
- We decipher a lot of the cryptic terms often encountered in the world of Software Development.
- What it takes to be a good Software Engineer
- What programming languages are currently popular in the industry.
- And a whole lot more!
… so put your propeller caps on and get ready! Into the world of IT we shall climb….. Here we go into episode 9!
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“… I confess… I love Manga… I’m not ashamed… “
In Summary: We move onto the topics of REST and PLAY with Justin and we dive into a smorgasbord of things such as:
- Pursuing start-up/venture ideas on the side
- Justin’s reason for wanting to make a lot of money
- Buddhism and spirituality
- The benefits of meditation
- Manga vs Anime and some of his favourites
- How he ended up raising 3 kittens
- And that’s just to mention a few!
Hopefully this will “inspirate” .. Onto episode eight!
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“… Insider tips… “
In Summary: In this episode we continue talking work with Justin, where we talk about things like:
- Importance of the alignment of one’s values with one’s career
- Justin’s reasons for applying for an MBA
- Some insider hints and tips on negotiating salary
- The rewarding side of working in HR
- How working in non-profits better equipped him to deal with work stress
- And more ~
Alrighty – we’re grateful for the time that Justin’s given … Onto episode 7 ~
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“… I grew… I found myself during that time… “ We welcome Justin as our 3rd guest to the show! In episodes 6 and 7 we chat about WORK, and we move onto REST and PLAY in episode 8.
At a Glance: * Occupation: Human Resources (HR) Manager in a large Multi-National * Relevant Industries: Human Resources (HR), HR Business Partner, HR Manager, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Non-Profit, MBA, Leadership Program, Corporate World * Experience: 12yrs + in Corporate, 5 of those in HR * Studied: + Bachelor of Hospitality (Special Event and Tradeshow Planning) + Bachelor of Liberal Arts (Economics and Literature) + MBA (Master of Business Administration) – Johns Hopkins University
In Summary: * For WORK, Justin is a HR manager in a large Multi-national, who also has extensive experience in the non-profit sector. We dive into so many interesting topics such as: + Realising there is so much more to HR than he had thought. + What it’s like working in the HR industry + The tough nature of the job market, and some great advice on how to increase your chances of landing that elusive interview + How he ended up in Hospitality, and then switching to Literature and then to Economics + Working in the non-profit sector, and what triggered his desire to help victims of human trafficking. + And much more!
I hope this helps with your podcast fix…. Here we go, onto episode 6!
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“… The best experience of my life has to be… “
In Summary: As I always say, life isn’t all about work. We definitely need REST & PLAY to help balance that equation. And so we continue to chat with Sunny about things like:
- Being a flying doctor in her spare time (not exactly rest by my standards!).. we also talk about
- Sleep patterns
- Breakfast routines
- Netflix
- Scavenger hunts
- Travelling in Nepal
- Sign language
- Escape rooms
- And more!
I hope you’ve been waiting for this one to arrive…..… onto Episode 5!
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“… I had no friggin idea what the heck I had chosen… “
We continue on from the previous episode, and are talking WORK with Sunny.
In Summary: In this episode we dive into things like:
- What makes her day a good day vs bad day?
- How did she end up choosing a career in Medicine?
- What does it take to be doctor in her field?
- What she loves and hates about her job…
- And more!
Don’t let me hold you up anymore..… onto Episode 4 ~
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“… The usual… morbid stuff…” We welcome Sunny – our second guest to the show! We start off chatting about WORK during episodes 3 and 4. We then move onto REST & PLAY in episode 5.
At a Glance: * Occupation: Doctor – “Emergency Specialist” working in the Emergency Department (ER) of hospitals. * Relevant Industries: Medicine, Health Sciences * Experience: 12 yrs+ * Studied: + Medicine – Bachelor of Science (Medical Science) + Bachelor of Medicine + Bachelor of Surgery
In Summary: For WORK, Sunny is a doctor – specifically an emergency specialist who currently works in the major hospitals in Sydney Australia, in the emergency department – perhaps better known as the ER section of the hospital.
She has over 12 years of experience in the industry and gives us a real life look into what it’s like to be a doctor in this area – she is a wealth of knowledge, advice, and insight about things such as:
- What is an Emergency Specialist?
- We decipher what is meant by intern, resident, registrar
- What a typical day is like for an Emergency Specialist
- We touch on some of the Crazy / morbid stuff she sees on a day to day basis
- We go deep into the sadder but necessary side of dealing with patient deaths
- And more!
I hope that has wet your appetite, so here we go!….. Please feel free … To listen to episode 3 ~
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“…oh my gosh… so good… this game is soooo good…”
In Summary: In this episode we continue talking work with Dennis, where we talk about things like:
- Did you know there are actually a whole bunch of different categories of board games? I had no idea! You have: Party Games, Strategy games, Gateway Games, Euro Games, Hidden Roles Games, etc
- … also somewhat of a connoiseur of PC games, Dennis gives his critique on the gaming industry, and describes some of his personal all-time favourites.
- We also talk about:
- Fantasy novels
- Self-improvement books
- The relationship of drinking with progression in the corporate world
- Mentoring
- Charity work
- And more!
…And so without further adieu.… onto Episode 2!
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“…cutthroat corporate politics, soft skills, and the art of saying “no”…” Here we go! Season 1 Episode 1! We start things off with a bang with our first guest: Dennis! We’ll be chatting WORK in episode 1, and REST & PLAY in episode 2. At a Glance: Occupation: Internal Risk Advisory for a Major Bank (Associate Director) Relevant Industries: Corporate World, Finance, Risk Management, Actuary Experience: 14yrs + Studied: Bachelor of Commerce (Major: Actuarial Studies and Information Systems) Masters of Commerce (Major: Finance) In Summary: For WORK, Dennis currently works in a division which could be described as “Internal Risk Advisory” for a Bank, and has a very specialised role where there are only two of him in the entire Bank! He has also worked at a consultancy and an investments firm and has a wealth of knowledge and sage advice for those who work, or are looking to work in the corporate/financial world. His no bull, straight up answers give us an insight into things like: The potentially cutthroat nature of the Corporate Financial Industry Currency risk, interest rate risk, and commodity risk The importance of soft skills The art/skill of saying “no” Corporate Politics Actuarial Studies and what it is And much more! I hope that has wet your appetite, so here we go!….. I hope you’re ready for some fun .. Onto episode 1! Podcast Homepage - Like what hear, and would love to support the show? There is a way! Check out:
“…cutthroat corporate politics, soft skills, and the art of saying “no”…” Here we go! Season 1 Episode 1!
We start things off with a bang with our first guest: Dennis!
We’ll be chatting WORK in episode 1, and REST & PLAY in episode 2.
At a Glance: * Occupation: Internal Risk Advisory for a Major Bank (Associate Director) * Relevant Industries: Corporate World, Finance, Risk Management, Actuary * Experience: 14yrs + * Studied: + Bachelor of Commerce (Major: Actuarial Studies and Information Systems) + Masters of Commerce (Major: Finance)
In Summary: For WORK, Dennis currently works in a division which could be described as “Internal Risk Advisory” for a Bank, and has a very specialised role where there are only two of him in the entire Bank! He has also worked at a consultancy and an investments firm and has a wealth of knowledge and sage advice for those who work, or are looking to work in the corporate/financial world.
His no bull, straight up answers give us an insight into things like:
- The potentially cutthroat nature of the Corporate Financial Industry
- Currency risk, interest rate risk, and commodity risk
- The importance of soft skills
- The art/skill of saying “no”
- Corporate Politics
- Actuarial Studies and what it is
- And much more!
I hope that has wet your appetite, so here we go!….. I hope you’re ready for some fun .. Onto episode 1!
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