• Episode 89: [axr] career advice | How to take the next step
    Jul 22 2024

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    In the second episode of our 'How to Series,' [axr] recruiters Amelia Kettle, Kunal Gupta and Connor Weetman sat down to talk about some key things to consider when you're looking to take that next step in your career, but are unsure as to what that might look like. Key highlights include:

    • Assessment your current mood for change - does your job bring you joy and are you happy to get up in the morning and go to work, or does it invoke feelings of dread?

    • Researching salary guides in your industry / job to see if you are being paid market rate - this can help you to decide what your next step might be.

    • Having someone you can speak confidentially with about your career goals and aspirations - for example a mentor, a friend or your friendly recruiter!


    Listen now for some great insights and useful tips!

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    11 mins
  • Episode 88: Future Leader Series | Pete Doran talks career ambition and whether you can have it all
    Jul 3 2024

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    In this first episode of our Future Leaders Series of the podcast, hosts Andrew Cannock & Amelia Kettle talk to Pete Doran, former Customer Marketing Manager for V2 Food.

    In this candid chat, Pete speaks vulnerably about his experience with redundancy and how he juggles his career with life, being a father to both a human and fur-child and having a career-driven wife who travels frequently (and gets a few honorable mentions).

    Can you have it all? Find out in this candid chat with an impressive future leader!

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    22 mins
  • Episode 87: Paul Bull on his new venture MindPick and building an FMCG community
    Jun 19 2024

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    In this special episode of the podcast, Mike Dickson sat down with FMCG extraordinaire, Paul Bull to talk about his new venture Mindpick and the exciting new ‘Growth Pods' that are launching soon!

    So, what is a Growth Pod? Paul describes it an “innovative career coaching and mentoring service designed specifically for FMCG professionals to help them navigate the complexities of the FMGC world, sharpen their thinking and execute more effectively.”

    [axr] are excited to be partnering with Mindpick to support the Growth Pods. In this podcast, Paul shares his insights into how this new coaching service came about and what people will get out of it.

    Listen in now and if you are interested in joining a Growth Pod, you can register here.




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    38 mins
  • Episode 86: Rachel Humphrey on her “cookie cutter” FMCG marketing career
    Jun 12 2024

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    In this pod, Mike Dickson speaks to Rachel Humphrey, Marketing Director of Mars Food. Rachel share some amazing insights into her career and tips for aspiring marketing leaders, along with discussing:

    • Why she loves marketing and how it all started with a pen!
    • The power of storytelling
    • The move from the UK to Australia and how it sparked a different path in her career
    • The difference between brand development and brand management and what she loves about both!
    • The importance of intelligent risk taking and raging curiosity in marketing

    It’s an episode not to be missed! Tune in now.

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    47 mins
  • Mini Pod: Rachel Humphrey, Marketing Director of Mars Foods
    Jun 5 2024

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    In this mini pod, Mike sat down with Rachel Humphrey, Marketing Director of Mars Foods.

    She talks being like Aldi - "good different" and Ted Lasso as the ultimate leader! It's one not to be missed.

    Tune in next Thursday at 9am for the full chat!

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    2 mins
  • Episode 85: Richard Morgan on turning a side hustle into a new career
    May 29 2024

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    Tune in for a pod with a difference!

    In this episode, Mike interviews Richard Morgan, Founder of Freedom Funding, about how to build financial wealth whilst building your career.

    He talks:

    • The move from FMCG sales to property development and wealth creation
    • Turning a side hustle into a career
    • The experience of starting from scratch in a new industry
    • The similarities between career management and wealth management – how to make good financial decisions that align with a good career decision.
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    39 mins
  • Mini Pod: Richard Morgan, Founder of Freedom Funding
    May 22 2024

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    This week's rapid fire is with Richard Morgan, founder of Freedom Funding and former FMCG sales professional. He talks career advice and who he would most like to work with.

    Stay tuned for the FULL PODCAST which will be live next Thursday at 9am!

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    2 mins
  • Episode 84: Elizabeth Miller on career diversity, leadership roles and being vulnerable
    May 8 2024

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    In this episode, we get candid with Elizabeth Miller, GM for Manassen Foods as she shares some amazing insights on life and career, including:

    • Life in Scotland and what brought her to Australia
    • Her start in Chemical Engineering and how she decided it wasn’t for her
    • Taking opportunities as they come and stepping up into leadership roles
    • Importance of taking jobs that are fulfilling and where she is adding value
    • Why it’s okay not to know everything

    It’s a chat not to be missed. Tune in now!

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    42 mins