Biz

"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 the opportunity to get online with Sarah Harden, (the Australian powerhouse who co-founded Reese Witherspoon's $100 million media empire Hello Sunshine) reveals the career strategies that transformed her from a Melbourne politics graduate into one of Hollywood's most influential fema...

Ever tried to show your sparkling personality through a pixelated Zoom screen while competing against people who get to charm their way through face-to-face interviews? This week we're tackling the art of nailing remote interviews when everyone else gets the home-field advantage of being actually present (rude, but okay). 

Ever wondered why we reveal the secret weapon for decoding those frustrating moments when you and your colleagues seem to be speaking completely different languages.

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 Davidson dive deep into the chaotic world of trying to get actual work done when you're surrounded by Sally's weekend dating disasters and the marketing team's passionate font feuds (we're secretly here for both, tbh).

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 workaholic mode without even realising it! 

Are you silently spiralling over a big presentation coming up? Or working from home and crushing projects but feeling totally invisible come performance review time? Or here's the uncomfortable truth bomb – are you actually the colleague who turns every team catch-up into your personal TED talk?

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 work begins, and we're showing you how to thrive while everyone else just survives!

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 Sarah Davidson tackle the art of actually getting work done with practical strategies – including the game-changing "eat the frog" method that might just save your productivity.

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’ve packaged up the most powerful workplace hacks that actually work in real life – no fluff, just actionable strategies.

Discover the surprisingly simple question that instantly reveals your most important task (hint: it's probably the thing making you uncomfortable)...

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 taking time off without the side order of workplace guilt.
Then we solve the surprisingly tricky etiquette of professional voicemail greetings (yes, they still matter!), and reveal the one word that's undermining women's authority in meetings everywhere – you probably said it ...

Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst reveal their all-time favourite work hacks that have made the biggest difference in their careers.
We've gathered game-changing shortcuts from global experts including professors from Yale and NYU, tech founders, and productivity gurus.

You will learn:
- how to make networking genuinely enjoyable (even if you're an introvert)
- why goal-setting might actually be holding you back

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 honour on your shoulder. After ditching her corporate lawyer path, Sarah shares takes on workplace loyalty, revealing why you probably shouldn't tell your boss you're job hunting, pre-interview rituals that actually work, and her refreshingly simple approach to office morale that won't t...

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 (yikes!). And we debate the ultimate modern workplace dilemma - is it acceptable to answer work calls with foils in your hair at the salon?

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where Em Vernem and Michelle Battersby answer all those awkward career questions kee...

Jefferson Fisher (whose revolutionary communication strategies have generated over 1 billion impressions worldwide) returns to reveal his most powerful techniques for the scenarios that make even the most confident professionals stumble.
No vague advice—just specific phrases you can use immediately that transform how colleagues perceive your competence and authority.

Learn his brilliantly simple "conversational bre...

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 of returning to your old workplace as the new boss - is it a career power move or a recipe for disaster? Plus, we share strategic tactics for dealing with that manager who's constantly 'checking in' on your progress.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast wh...

Communication powerhouse Jefferson Fisher (whose strategies have revolutionised how millions communicate) shares his innovative approach to workplace conversations that gets results without the drama. 

Discover why trying to "win" arguments is actually sabotaging your professional relationships, and learn his game-changing "conversational framing" technique that career coaches are calling the fastest route to a promotio...