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Is there a war happening between university and TAFE? Because sometimes it sure does feel like it… This can of words needed to be opened. As Tyson reminds us at the start, it’s NOT university VERSUS TAFE; it’s university AND TAFE.  Here’s what to expect in this episode: What is the difference between university and TAFE? Why the word “nuance” is the most important word this conversation needs. What you need to be aware of as a potential customer of these institutes.A brief discussion of the HECS scheme. The biggest mistake students make about university.  Understanding how the school your young person goes to will shape the pathways they lean towards.The three main reasons why young people aren’t able to make decisions. Tips for navigating the university and TAFE journey.  This episode felt like a dance (hopefully a graceful one).  - We love to hear from our listeners! Send us your questions and topic suggestions → theworkmatespodcast.com The Workmates Podcast is here to help parents figure out the messy world of work with their teenager. Join hosts Tyson Day (founder of Arrive & Thrive) and Alana Kilmartin (founder and author of Unserious Careers) as they tackle the big questions parents are asking. Expect actionable insights, handy frameworks and relatable stories, all drawn from their work with hundreds of high schools across the country.  Tyson and Alana are the mates you need when navigating what comes next with your teenager.

Could we really start a podcast for parents about their child’s career without covering AI in the first 5 episodes? We think not… This is one mighty beast of a topic and it felt like we only just scratched the surface. But AI is not going anywhere so we’ll no doubt cover it again. Here’s what we get into: A hot take on ambition and aspiration being vital for the future of workWhat AI is doing at the moment in career educationThe uncertainty young people are facingHuman skills are essentialPraising the strategy and process, not the end resultAlana also has her first baby rant (and it won’t be her last).  This is one topic we’d love to hear your questions on (head to our website - link below). - We love to hear from our listeners! Send us your questions and topic suggestions → theworkmatespodcast.com The Workmates Podcast is here to help parents figure out the messy world of work with their teenager. Join hosts Tyson Day (founder of Arrive & Thrive) and Alana Kilmartin (founder and author of Unserious Careers) as they tackle the big questions parents are asking. Expect actionable insights, handy frameworks and relatable stories, all drawn from their work with hundreds of high schools across the country.  Tyson and Alana are the mates you need when navigating what comes next with your teenager.

You’ve done so well to get your young person to this point but some of your best and most valuable parenting work might still be to come! In this ep we go deep on what the role of a parent is in careers.  Tune in to learn:  Why parents are the biggest influence on career decisionsQuestions to ask yourself before engaging in career conversationsWhy we have to leave our assumptions at the door and go on the journey5 guiding principles to help you better support your young person P.S. You may want to grab a pen and a scrap of paper for this ep…Tyson shares an elite philosophical quote at the start about anxiety and grief being the receipts of love. Maybe some inspiration for your fridge? - We love to hear from our listeners! Send us your questions and topic suggestions → theworkmatespodcast.com The Workmates Podcast is here to help parents figure out the messy world of work with their teenager. Join hosts Tyson Day (founder of Arrive & Thrive) and Alana Kilmartin (founder and author of Unserious Careers) as they tackle the big questions parents are asking. Expect actionable insights, handy frameworks and relatable stories, all drawn from their work with hundreds of high schools across the country.  Tyson and Alana are the mates you need when navigating what comes next with your teenager.

Can terrible first jobs set up a young person better in the long run?  This episode is all about how we support young people to enter the world of casual work. We dive into: Why first jobs at school are vital to career developmentHorror stories and lessons from our first jobs The 3 Ps of casual work  How to help your teenager get their first job Alana also makes a bold statement…and commits to making more of them in future episodes.  - We love to hear from our listeners! Send us your questions and topic suggestions → theworkmatespodcast.com The Workmates Podcast is here to help parents figure out the messy world of work with their teenager. Join hosts Tyson Day (founder of Arrive & Thrive) and Alana Kilmartin (founder and author of Unserious Careers) as they tackle the big questions parents are asking. Expect actionable insights, handy frameworks and relatable stories, all drawn from their work with hundreds of high schools across the country.  Tyson and Alana are the mates you need when navigating what comes next with your teenager.

If you’re scratching your head wondering what “career education” even is, this episode is for you.  It’s a fast-changing world out there and teenagers are feeling it. Tune to hear why career education is such a vital part of helping our young people transition out of school.  We also talk about: The importance of casual jobs and learning about money.The Ikigai concept and how it can be a useful reframe when exploring career options.The value of asking the question “What kind of life do I want to have?” before locking into career pathways.  - We love to hear from our listeners! Send us your questions and topic suggestions → theworkmatespodcast.com The Workmates Podcast is here to help parents figure out the messy world of work with their teenager. Join hosts Tyson Day (founder of Arrive & Thrive) and Alana Kilmartin (founder and author of Unserious Careers) as they tackle the big questions parents are asking. Expect actionable insights, handy frameworks and relatable stories, all drawn from their work with hundreds of high schools across the country.  Tyson and Alana are the mates you need when navigating what comes next with your teenager.

NEW PODCAST SERIES - The Workmates Podcast - Our Origin Story Tyson has teamed up with good friend Alana to bring information to parents and anyone, really, about the messy world of work post-high school. - This is a great place to start if you’re new to career education, new to Arrive & Thrive / Unserious Careers or new to Tyson & Alana’s banter. - We love to hear from our listeners! Send us your questions and topic suggestions → theworkmatespodcast.com The Workmates Podcast is here to help parents figure out the messy world of work with their teenager. Join hosts Tyson Day (founder of Arrive & Thrive) and Alana Kilmartin (founder and author of Unserious Careers) as they tackle the big questions parents are asking. Expect actionable insights, handy frameworks and relatable stories, all drawn from their work with hundreds of high schools across the country.  Tyson and Alana are the mates you need when navigating what comes next with your teenager.

With over 15.5 million users in Australia on LinkedIn and 1 billion around the world, LinkedIn is becoming a true force in the professional world. To keep us up to date with all of the happenings, trends and profile tips in 2024 Karen Tisdell joins us in this episode. Karen Tisdell is Australia’s leading LinkedIn Profile Writer and Trainer. This is her third time on our podcast and no doubt won't be her last. She brings a positive energy, sense of humour and authenticity to all things LinkedIn which is vital to help others thrive on the platform. Karen shares some of the helpful AI tools available on the platform, why skills are still important, and the importance of embracing the OG LinkedIn methodology in a world of content and Headline trends in 2024. You can follow her updates on her website and on LinkedIn for more helpful tips. ******************************************************************************************************* Remember, you can stay updated with everything ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arrive & Thrive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by signing up for our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also email the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and request specific guests, topics, and industries you want to learn about! Thanks for tuning in! ***Episode Sponsorship*** Notion - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affiliate.notion.so/arrivethrive

Understanding personal boundaries is vital for not just the employee as an individual but also employers, colleagues and all professional and personal relationships. In this episode, Leah Lambart is back for her second episode on the show to unpack the importance of boundaries and how we set them and hold people to them. In the age of technology and hybrid work, it can be more and more difficult to establish these as, for many people, we want to please our customers, colleagues and family. With all of these areas competing for our attention, we often put ourselves last, no matter what our industry is.  Leah brings the latest Seek Research into the conversation and unpacks the themes we are seeing in the modern workforce. You can follow her updates on LinkedIn and explore her website here.  ******************************************************************************************************* Remember, you can stay updated with everything ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arrive & Thrive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by signing up for our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also email the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and request specific guests, topics, and industries you want to learn about! Thanks for tuning in! ***Episode Sponsorship*** Notion - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affiliate.notion.so/arrivethrive

Athlete transition is a hot topic in the career development industry here in Australia. Minimal research has been done, and often, each sporting code has its own processes, philosophy and resources to support athletes in the next chapter after their sporting occupation.  Max Kalis recently completed a case study of research asking over 250 people in sports, a blend of current athletes, ex-athletes and people who work in sports; through surveys and meetings, the findings have been collated into a report, which is available at  maxkalis.com In this episode, Max unpacks some of the themes and findings from his meetings and survey results in a bid to better support athletes in their transition from sport to the next chapter. He provides a candid and honest opinion, linking both his professional experience in the coaching space and the design industry, where he developed his design thinking philosophy. He also shares his personal anecdotes about addiction and the potential parallels of this with sports.  For more information, head to maxkalis.com or follow his updates on LinkedIn.     ******************************************************************************************************* Remember, you can stay updated with everything ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arrive & Thrive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by signing up for our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also email the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and request specific guests, topics, and industries you want to learn about! Thanks for tuning in! ***Episode Sponsorship*** Notion - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affiliate.notion.so/arrivethrive

49% of LGBTIQA+ workers in Australia having faced discrimination or prejudice at workMany LGBTIQA+ Australians unfortunately face discrimination on a regular basis at work. It’s a huge issue that hurts not only the individual but also their community and the business/employer they are a part of. In this episode, we speak to Madeline Hill, the General Manager of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Randstad Australia. Madeline shares the latest research from the Randstad Workmonitor Pulse survey, which surveyed more than 2000 LGBTIQA+ individuals to find some concerning stats. She shares how the research and ways that both employers and employees can curb this issue and bring about change, instead of being tokenistic, which is what 39% of the surveyed individuals said about their employer's support of Pride Month. To learn more and explore the research, visit the Randstad website and connect with Madeline on LinkedIn. ******************************************************************************************************* Remember, you can stay updated with everything ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arrive & Thrive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by signing up for our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also email the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and request specific guests, topics, and industries you want to learn about! Thanks for tuning in! ***Episode Sponsorship*** Notion - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affiliate.notion.so/arrivethrive

Many emergency front-line workers and defence force veterans experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), with many people turning to multiple forms of therapy and medication to manage and deal with the symptoms of PTSD. Meet Barry Randall the Director & Founder of Operation Soul Surf, founded in 2021 on the Mornington Peninsula to provide opportunities for first responders and veterans impacted by trauma to experience the healing power of surfing and the ocean as an alternative pathway for Post Traumatic Growth and for better mental and physical health. Barry has an incredible story and a generous approach to the work he does. He has been a police officer for 30 years and continues to serve his local community both in and out of the water. He shares his own challenges with PTSD and what he found from surfing and how passes this onto others. You can learn more about his incredible program through their website and Instagram. You can also follow Barry on LinkedIn for his updates. ******************************************************************************************************* Remember, you can stay updated with everything ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arrive & Thrive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by signing up for our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also email the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and request specific guests, topics, and industries you want to learn about! Thanks for tuning in! ***Episode Sponsorship*** Notion - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affiliate.notion.so/arrivethrive

"The same principles apply, be professional and be curious."  She is back to join the show for a third time and provide all the best insights you need on graduate recruitment in 2024. In this episode, Camilla shares what she is noticing from the graduate recruitment market in 2024, what graduates can do to stand out, things employers are looking for in 2024, AI in the space of graduate recruitment and much more. She is our go-to guest for this type of content and delivers again while making us laugh along the way. To connect with Give A Grad A Go or Camilla, check out their website and her LinkedIn. ******************************************************************************************************* Remember, you can stay updated with everything ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arrive & Thrive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by signing up for our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also email the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and request specific guests, topics, and industries you want to learn about! Thanks for tuning in! ***Episode Sponsorship*** Notion - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affiliate.notion.so/arrivethrive

‘We need to centre the student in the learning process.’ The concept of a learner profile or digital portfolio gets thrown around in schools in Australia and the globe alot, however, what do they actually look like, and why are they important to the future of education? In this episode we speak with Jordan Lewis, the Partner Development Specialist with SpacesEDU by myBlueprint. SpacesEDU exists to better track, provide feedback and focus on the students at hand. Traditional reporting methods in schools have many drawbacks, and learner profiles offer a different way of doing things. Jordan shares his own story, what is happening in the North American education space and some fascinating insight that we can all learn from here in Australia. To hear more from Jordan, follow him on X or LinkedIn Check out SpacesEdu and myBlueprint for more information.  ******************************************************************************************************* Remember, you can stay updated with everything ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arrive & Thrive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by signing up for our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also email the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and request specific guests, topics, and industries you want to learn about! Thanks for tuning in! ***Episode Sponsorship*** Notion - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affiliate.notion.so/arrivethrive

'"Engagement is where we need to start it is plain and simple." Research suggests that Gen Z will have more career pivots and changes than previous millennials, so it's vital that we engage in the right career development and education initiatives. In this episode we sit down with Jake Richings an Entrepreneur, Speaker, Gen Z and Founder of Authenic Engagemt based in the UK. Jake shares simple steps on how we can better engage the younger generation in digital content that produces higher engagement levels and more career decision-making confidence. His insights are fantastic, and he is someone who is walking the walk and talking the talk in the careers education space. You can follow his updates on LinkedIn and learn about the cool things he is doing in the UK education space through his newsletter. ******************************************************************************************************* Remember, you can stay updated with everything ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arrive & Thrive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by signing up for our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also email the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and request specific guests, topics, and industries you want to learn about! Thanks for tuning in! ***Episode Sponsorship*** Notion - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affiliate.notion.so/arrivethrive

“Aboriginal youth in central Australia are some of the most criminalised young people on the planet.” Dr Lora Chapman has been a social worker for over 14 years, traveling around the world observing and supporting many different youth communities. Her recent field work in Alice Springs and Central Australia highlights some interesting findings around indigenous youth, culture clashes and the challenges that occur in this particular community. Dr Chapman is particular interested in how young people are talked about in Alice Springs and took a deep dive on through her thesis. She shares her findings, observations and some of her experiences engaging with these communities and individuals. She also recently wrote an article on the curfew in Alice Springs. You can access it here. You can also see her early work here. You can follow her updates on instagram. ******************************************************************************************************* Remember, you can stay updated with everything ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arrive & Thrive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by signing up for our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also email the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and request specific guests, topics, and industries you want to learn about! Thanks for tuning in! ***Episode Sponsorship*** Notion - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affiliate.notion.so/arrivethrive