The Career Confidence Podcast

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By: Marija Duka

Welcome to The Career Confidence Podcast - the podcast for driven lawyers wanting to step out of the traditional path & build fulfilling and purposeful careers. I’m your host Marija Duka, career coach helping you navigate your career with clarity and confidence. In this podcast we don’t shy away from having real conversations about topics that matter to us driven AF go-getters - from manifesting your dream career, negotiating the salary you deserve, creating your personal brand, knowing when it’s time to pivot - we cover these topics & SO MUCH MORE.

67. Uncover Your Blindspots to Become an Exceptional Leader
03/06/2024

Have you ever found yourself doing all the right things but you just can't seem to move forward and achieve that goal? 

Externally you're checking all the right boxes and doing what is required. 

BUT on a subconscious level, you might have blindspots or fears holding you back. 

Our guest in this week's episode of The Career Confidence Podcast, shares how you can be an exceptional leader by uncovering your blindspots. 

Karim Boktor is a hypnotherapist for leadership and businesses. In his TEDx talk  titled ‘Overcom...


66. Engagement, Resilience and Wellbeing for Optimal Performance
02/27/2024

Tough times call for leaders to rise up to the challenge and encourage a sustainable and thriving workplace for their teams. But how exactly can you do this from a practical perspective?

 Our guest today will be providing us with lots of insight and practical tips on how you can create a thriving work environment, encouraging engagement and optimal performance without the burnout. 

Anna Glynn is a speaker, educator and coach on thriving workplaces. Anna sees her key role as translating research into relatable strategies for organisations to empower their people an...


65. You're More Powerful Than You Think
02/20/2024

You can’t control what happens to you, but you can choose how you respond to the circumstances and that’s where the power lies. 

Our guest today is the shining example of this quote. Sarah Susak completely turned her life around (literally) after being diagnosed with a rare head and neck cancer, which she survived. In this episode we dive deeper into that journey and what she did to transform both her physical, mental and spiritual state. 

Sarah Susak has a 20+ year career as a corporate lawyer starting in her early years in pri...


64. How to Excel as a Leader During Economic Instability
02/13/2024

Let’s address the elephant in the room… the impending recession and times of economic instability (eeek). It’s natural that times of economic instability makes everyone feel nervous and some may even be questioning the future of their role within their organisation. 

When there are difficult times of instability, it’s more important than ever before to have strong leaders that make their people feel secure and instil hope. 

This episode delves into three ways to be a standout leader in the context of this current economic climate. It may not be what you e...


63. Creating the Culture of You
02/06/2024

Have you ever thought about what makes up a workplace culture? This is something that we all like to talk about, right? Is it a good culture, is it a toxic culture? Workplace culture is made up of shared values, attitudes, behaviours and standards that make up a work environment. But have you thought about this more deeply in terms of how each of us form a workplace culture, how we ourselves are a representation of our culture, our internal, intrinsic culture. 

My husband (a wise and emotionally intelligent man) introduced me to the idea of the "c...


62. Align Your Money Goals for the Life You Desire
01/30/2024

Did I hear you say, new year, new money goals? When it comes to financial planning - alot of us don’t really have a plan. No shade whatsoever.  We might have a big goal we want to achieve and we start to save for it but then life happens pushing that goal further ahead. The reality is that money touches all areas of our lives so how can we build a better relationship with money and hit those big beautiful goals we have. 

If you think about your goals in the past or even goals you migh...


61. Setting Intentional Goals
01/23/2024

Say goodbye to rushed resolutions and hello to crafting a vision for 2024 that's not just a list on a page, but a sustainable, fulfilling journey you'll embark on with joy.

This episode isn't just about setting the stage for a year of achieving your biggest goals; it's about understanding the 'why' of your dreams and leaving the 'how' for later.

With thought-provoking questions and a step-by-step process, I'll lead you through envisioning a future that resonates with who you are and who you aspire to become.

Turn off those notifications and take yourself...


60. 2023 Wrapped: Highlights, Lessons & Goals for 2024
12/12/2023

As we close out the year, I'm sitting down to share my highlights and lessons from the past year.  From marrying my best friend to running my first in-person workshop at the InView conference, to working with incredible clients, it's been a year of growth, development, and deepening self-trust.

Towards the end of this episode I look to 2024 and what my plans are and I give you a cheeky insight into something special I'm creating.

Thank you for tuning into The Career Confidence Podcast this year and I can't wait to be back with more e...


59. Elevating Your Voice: Strategies for Impactful Communication
12/05/2023

When you hear the words public speaking, do you run the other way? Well, our guest today might change your perception on the way you look at public speaking and dare I say, even look at it as a fun experience where you get to show up as your authentic self whilst providing value to your audience. 

Our guest today is Theo Kapodistrias, a multi-award-winning lawyer, based in Hobart, Tasmania. He is also an award-winning speaker, trainer and public speaking coach, running his own business www.theokap.com.au. He is the General Counsel at E...


58. Breaking Stereotypes and Creating The Me Shaped Lawyer
11/28/2023

What if you were to throw out the rule book on what your career should look like in order for it to be successful and start to create a career based on your interests and values? 

Well our guest today, shares exactly how she has carved out a path in her legal career that is deeply aligned to her. 

Our guest today is Elisabeth Flett, award-winning General Counsel and Company Secretary at the Cancer Council, recently crowned General Counsel of the Year by the Australian Corporate Council. 

Lis has spent the maj...