What Do You Do For A Crust
Are you someone who never knew what they wanted to do? Well this podcast is for you! Lead by your host, Ed, 'What Do You Do For A Crust' interviews real people in real jobs to unpack what a particular industry and career is actually like. If you're interested in changing fields or entering the workforce, follow along for weekly episodes and let us know what job you want to learn about next.
Episodes
The conversation features Steve Barton discussing his extensive experience in the floral business, the complexities of family-run businesses, and the importance of passion and mindset in achieving success. He emphasizes the significance of setting boundaries, overcoming fear and doubt, and the qualities of effective leadership. The conversation explores themes of leadership, personal growth, and the dynamics of writing a book with ...
On this episode we sit down with an Allied Health Professional and Senior Leader, Mirella and talk all things Women in leadership. From outdated societal views to gender double standards, this episode acknowledges the progress made for equal rights in business, but the large gap that still needs to close. Rounding out our session, we discuss possible leadership skills and qualities to prioritise for up and coming leaders. Thank you...
The conversation covers a range of topics including podcasting, human connection, curiosity, yoga, and writing a book. It delves into the importance of genuine conversations, the impact of technology on human connection, the value of curiosity, the benefits of yoga, and the motivation behind writing a book. The conversation covers Tony's journey from engineering to philosophy, the challenges of writing books, the concept of happine...
John Alexandrou shares his diverse career journey, from spray painter to operations manager, highlighting his adaptability and resilience in facing challenges and transitioning between industries. His ventures into business ownership, academic pursuits, and international projects showcase his ability to embrace change and pursue new opportunities and we sincerely thank John for his time and speaking with us.
As always, thanks for l...
The episode explores the results of a career test and the validity of such assessments. It delves into the accuracy and fairness of career tests and the challenges of determining a suitable career path. The conversation delves into the topics of career choices, education, aptitude, and the value of a gap year. It explores the impact of drive, talent, and environment on career success and the limitations of the education system in g...
The episode features a conversation about career profiles, testing, personal interests, skill activities, education levels, study activities, and work conditions. The hosts engage in a detailed exploration of these topics, providing insights into their own experiences and perspectives. The conversation delves into the exploration of career preferences, values, and satisfaction, followed by an assessment of career knowledge and aspi...
The conversation with Coach Kim, a professional career coach, covers her career trajectory, the evolution of career coaching, the changing dynamics of loyalty in the workplace, and the proactive approach to career planning. It also delves into the challenges faced by executives and the role of a career coach in shaping the future of professionals. The conversation covers the importance of employee success, leadership, relationship ...
Victoria Burmeister shares her life-changing experience of a car accident that left her with a spinal cord injury, and her journey of overcoming adversity, redefining disability, and finding purpose. She emphasizes the importance of inclusivity, respect, and balance in the workplace, and shares her future aspirations of empowering others and inspiring change through public speaking and a podcast. Victoria Burmeister shares her jour...
This Baker shares his journey into the baking industry, discussing the pros and cons of being a baker. He also talks about the challenges and demands of the job, as well as the impact of supermarket pricing on the industry. The conversation delves into the financial aspects of baking, the daily routine of a baker, industry changes, and the challenges of starting a bakery. It also highlights the physical demands and sleep patterns o...
The conversation covers the background of the guest, Chris Nicol, as a racket sports performance coach and podcaster. It delves into his journey into squash and racket sports, the key attributes for racket sport athletes, and his areas of specialization in nutrition, strength and conditioning, and mindset coaching. The discussion also explores the importance of tailored coaching plans, the impact of alcohol on performance, the role...
On this episode we sit down with an "Electrical Engineer" and learn the in's and out's of the engineering industry, the multiple pathways you could take and how working internationally can offer growth and variety. Thank you to this guest for your time and honestly on the sector.
As always, thanks for listening.
On this episode we sit down with Brett, who you guess'ed it, owns and operates "Incognito Cafe". Together we unpack the wonderful world of (and our hosts slight addiction) coffee and caffeine. Brett takes us on the journey of how this locally run business (with coffee karts to match), got started, the in's and outs of business ownership and where he's headed next with his natural entrepreneurial skills. We thank Brett for his time ...
The conversation covers Jane's career journey, the impact of redundancy, starting a business, resilience, preparing for redundancy, the redundancy process, preparing for the future, career coaching, and CV/resume preparation. Jane shares insights on career transitions, leadership, and the importance of aligning values with career choices. The conversation covers the process of crafting a comprehensive CV, writing impactful achievem...
The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including Ben's career history, neurodivergence, education system flaws, and therapy for children and adolescents. Ben shares insights on neurodivergence, the impact of labels, and the challenges of the education system. He also discusses the complexities of therapy for children and the importance of building trust and rapport. The conversation covers the challenges of working with ch...
The conversation covers the journey of a biomedical engineer turned AI specialist, the impact of AI on various industries, and the role of a VP and CTO in a start up environment. It also delves into the benefits and challenges of AI technology, as well as the importance of staying current with technological advancements. The conversation covers the role of a VP and CTO, the journey of Lunio, and the application of technology in var...
Alan Lazaros shares his journey from early adversity to corporate success, the wake-up call that led to personal development, and the definition of success. He discusses the lessons learned from coaching and the impact of adversity on success. The conversation delves into the concept of the warrior archetype, igniting the warrior within, the fight for success, self-discovery and drive, the pursuit of fulfillment, building self-resp...
Welcoming our returning guest Angus from Revolt IT & Electronic Repair, together we discuss 3D printing and making your own tools, the common issues and frustrations of IT problem solving and the complexity of imported electronics.
Thank you to Angus for returning for another episode.
As always, thanks for listening.
The conversation covers Wes Towers' journey with Uplift Three Sixty, the importance of niche marketing, the impact of AI on digital services, challenges faced by traditional businesses, the significance of website presence, common mistakes in website development, the concept of a virtual shopfront, and must-haves for a website. The conversation covers the impact of website design on trust and engagement, understanding the target au...
Nathan Graham, a real estate broker turned AI specialist, shares his journey from real estate to technology, the impact of AI on jobs, and the potential for human mastery in the age of AI. He also discusses his experience as an author and the prevalence of gaming addiction among young individuals. The conversation delves into the four needs that drive human actions, the impact of gaming on fulfilling these needs, and the societal v...
On this episode of What You Do For A Crust, we sit down with the incredibly knoweledgable Angus from "Revolt IT & Appliance Repair" who specialise in everything and anything that flashes and beeps :)
Together we talk about wastefulness in todays society, paired with the throw away mentality and how by having the most up to date device is not always worth the effort or cost, that investing in suitable devices and tech that ...
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