The Transit Lounge

Do you do a countdown until your holidays….? Then when you’re on holidays you do the reverse countdown and dread the return to work…?Can you imagine doing work you don’t feel the need to escape from?This it is actually possible for you!In this episode Shandra talks about her pre-Christmas realisation about the work and life she has created – on the other side of burnout.She shares:1. how to recognise if you are in a work situation you do want to escape from2. How to create work you don’t feel you need to escape from3. And the four ingredients you will need to do it“Every human has four endowments - self awareness, conscience, independent will and creative imagination. These give us the ultimate human freedom... The power to choose, to respond, to change.”Stephen CoveyYou may not be able to escape your work life right away, but giving it some thought now will help you make a start.Also – if you want to use this time of the new year and new beginnings to get some clarity on how you can make this year the year o

Do you have an Inner Critic? Is it sometimes very loud and bossy and need managing?Yep me too...Years ago, when I was stressed and exhausted being an over achiever, my sister took me to a Buddhist meditation night... Although I struggled with the meditation - I couldn't sit still! - I found it interesting and so I bought a book written by one of the Monks. I liked him because although he was a full robe wearing monk, he had a very down to earth real way about him and a quirky sense of humour which I liked.The book includes a stack of different personal stories and anecdotes that he uses as lessons for achieving - or at least pursuing happiness.I was reminded of one of those stories recently so wanted to share it to see if it gives you a useful approach to managing your own inner critic - and our outer one when we are triggered by others we come across.I hope you enjoy it and can try out this approach when you next catch your critic coming out to play!x ShandraThank you for listening!

Do you ever ask yourself why are you working so hard? What's it all about or for anyway?Questioning this is common - not just at this time of year, although it is pretty common as the end of the year comes closer and people start to feel a bit tired and ratty...Shandra had a conversation recently that included someone asking this rhetorical question, and although it wasn't appropriate for her to share it at the time, a little story came to mind that highlights how important it is to ask this question, to consider how you answer it and most importantly what you do about it!In this episode Shandra share's a story about a Mexican fisherman - disclaimer: includes a bit of an occasional dodgy Mexican accent - and how you can this story as a tool to reflect on what you're doing for work and in your life right now, especially as you hopefully go into some time off over the end of the year...Have a listen and you can see what the moral of the story is, which character you are most like and what it prompts for you in

Creating more confidence is something most ambitious people see as a good thing.The confidence to create positive change in your life is an invaluable gift that keeps on giving!The question of how to create and feel more confidence has been a common theme in recent conversations with coaching clients and workshop participants which has led Shandra to use some basic mathematics to create a formula for creating more confidence....In this episode Shandra will share:The 2 C's that help create confidenceHow you can activate those two C'sWhen you can have too much of a good thing and what it looks likeQuestions you can ask to snap yourself out of unhelpful thinkingIf you have ever wanted to feel more confident in work or life situations, this episode will give you some tips and tricks to up your confidence game.Thank you for listening.x Shandra

Movies can teach us so much more than just entertainment value... and Bohemian rhapsody is chock full of lessons for life and work...After seeing the movie Shandra found it brought up ideas and thoughts that kept kicking around that were more than just how good it was as a story or a movie... so this episode is sharing some of those ideas.In this episode Shandra will share 5 lessons she took away from the movie and how they can play out in your work and life, especially if you want to keep stepping up into being more of who you really are...Thanks for listening!

These tips can help you with decision making.No matter if your decision is something to do with a work project, or a personal life situation sometimes you need a little help to get clear on what decision is right for you...You make so many decisions in just one day, so having some ideas that can help you build your decision making muscle will free up some of your brain space to get back to the things you really want to spend your time on.In part 1 the episode looked at the decision you need to make - BEFORE you can make a decision... and in part 2 we have a look at:the 2 systems in your brain that have very different approaches to decision making5 things that can get in the way of you making a good decision9 ideas of things you can do to make your decision easier and faster...So have a listen and get your decision making muscle on!Thank you for listening!x Shandra

Made any easy decisions today?You've probably made thousands of micro decisions you're not even that aware of, and most likely you have at least a few this on your to do list that require a bit of decision making attention...Making decisions is not something we get taught that much about and often our fear of change can keep us stuck in procrastination, denial and over thinking....No more!!!Today's episode is the first of a two parter that will help you make decision making easy [well easier!] In this first episode Shandra will share a great tool you can use BEFORE you make your decision to help make it easier to make as well as cut through confusion about who is making the decision.This first decision - the pre-decision - can be incredibly helpful in reducing the stress and time involved in making decisions so you can get on with it and start taking action.Also - a reminder invitation for you to hang out with Shandra in Sydney at a brand new workshop 'Redefine. Reinvent. Make 2019 the year of you.' You can g

Creating change in your work or personal life can be really challenging...This is especially true if you are a human being with a human brain because our brains are wired to not really like change and to do everything they can to prevent you from making it!In this episode Shandra is going to give you 3 core elements that you need to thrive when making some sort of change in your work or personal life.As the end of the year races towards you, this is the perfect time for you to check in and reflect on anything that you though you wanted to make change or progress in this year, and to see what you can crack on with before the end of the year is here.This episode on creating positive change shares:why these 3 things are so important for you if you're wanting to make changeexamples of how this has played out for Shandra in the past - and sometimes the present!Questions for you to explore so you can make the most of your time to make progress on the things that are most important to youPLUS - if you live in Sydney

The pull to hustle hustle throughout your day is very real...and can often lead to burn out...As someone who has been to burnout town and is now on the other side - hopefully! - it's not a fun place to be, and the demands of a busy career and life can be a slippery slope to burning out.In this episode Shandra talks about: the tell tale signs of burnout from her last job, how we can often feel like we're in some sort of version of The Hunger Games how she manages the pull to the badge of busy now tips on ways you can be on the look out for it, and how to make a different choice when and if you need to...As the end of the year races towards you it's a great time to reflect on this to set yourself up for a strong finish for the year without smoke from the burn out...Thank you for listening!

How can you use milestones as leverage to create significant and meaningful growth - as well as tap into your inner superpowers?In true Shandra gemini style two very seperate events converged to create the inspiration for this episode... a major milestone for her sister and a stand out quote from an article.In this episode Shandra explores the concept of milestones - what they are, how you can create your own and use them as a catalyst for increasing your supply of the skill that has been touted as the superpower of the 21st Century by Dr Tasha Eurich - an organisational psychologist, and researcher.That skill is Self Awareness...Find out why it is the superpower you need,the other critical areas of your life and work it impactsand 3 ways you can increase it to create the ultimate leverage in your continual professional growth.Thanks for listening!Shandra

After four interviews with cracking human beings who have made career change this episodes shares insights that stood out the most.Shandra shares her top take aways form her chats with each of them so you can see what career change insights might be helpful for you.She also looks at what was common between some of the very different interview guests and industries, what she is taking onboard for her own continued growth and poses some questions for you to consider for your own career reinvention.Thanks for listening!

Maz Compton is the original pocket rocket, and is a manifesting machine who has been through quite the rollercoaster of career change.In this episode of the career change interview series Maz shares: personal insights of how she journaled her way into one of the most desired jobs in MTV, took a backwards step to move forward and ended up hosting breakfast radio in Sydney until she was inelegantly fired and how she has now reinvented herself as an author, speaker and owner of F45 gyms...If you feel like your job is part of your identity and you worry about who or what you would be if you didn't do the same job anymore - this episode has some gems just for you... Thank you for listening!

The next episode in this series of interviews with people who have made significant career change - exploring what they used to do, how they made the change and why they did it...In this episode I chat with Steve Mummery an ex boss of mine from early radio days...Steve had nothing short of a stellar award winning, record breaking radio career.... and then jumped ship to go to a not for profit and then made the switch to being a marriage celebrant...??How and why did this happen???In this chat Steve shares:The importance of being brave,one of the things he is most proud ofwhat is most meaningful for him in what he's doing nowand his top tips for anyone considering making a chance - especially if they are going to work for themselves...Hope you enjoy Steve's story and get motivated to think about what's next for you...Thank you for listening!

The second episode in this podcast series of interviews with people who have made significant career change to find out why they did it and how they did it!In this episode Shandra talks with the lovely Peita Pini inventor of The Swag an amazing bag made from natural fibres that keeps your fresh fruit and vegetables fresher for a lot longer - without any dodgy plastic!We talk about how the idea for The Swag haunted her.... the approach she took when transitioning from full time employee to entrepreneur... the importance of getting feedback and backing yourself...We also talk about human trafficking, supporting causes you care about and Peita shares her top tips for anyone wanting to make a career move.Hope you enjoy the episode in the career change interview series.

Have you thought that maybe you want to make a career change and do something really different?Maybe you've questioned if it's possible for you to actually do it.Ever wondered how people who have done it, did it???? Me too!!!This is the first of a series of interview episodes - like a mini series - where I interview people from a range of backgrounds who have made a significant shift in what they do for work to find out:How they did it?What hurdles they faced?What advice they have for you if you're thinking about making a career change.In this episode I talk to Belinda Dennis founder and owner of Bindi Nutrition about her journey from being a Vet to creating her own range of nutritional supplements for triathletes...Thanks for listening!

Have you thought about doing something different for work, but then hand-braked the idea because you think you've left it too late?Maybe you think you're too old to make a change?Well this episode is just for you!Because I hear this sort of thing all the time from clients, prospective clients as well as friends and other people - I wanted to put together a list of examples of people who made career change 'later' in life and went on to achieve great success.There's 18 examples of people who changed careers later in life so you can hopefully find one that clicks for you to show you that it's possible for you too.Also there's an invitation for you to join in on a free 5 day challenge - Discover Your Transferable SkillsEach day will give you one short video training with actionable steps to follow so that at the end of the challenge you have greater clarity on your strongest transferable skills that you can use to explore your next career move.If you want to be part of it then join the private facebook group The

When you're trying to create change, having an expectation of and outcome can be seen as a good thing... but sometimes it could be working against you...There is a big difference between Aspiration and Expectation...In this episode Shandra talks about the difference, how this has played out in her various career changes as well as other areas of her life.She gives you some tangible tips on how you can handle both of these to give yourself some momentum in creating and achieving the change you're looking for.Shandra also shares an invitation for you to find out more about her brand new group coaching program called CEO You - for women at a professional crossroad who want to do work that is meaningful to them...You can express your interest to find out more about the program here:www.thetransitlounge.com/eoiIf you know someone who is at a professional crossroad then please share this episode and link with them so they can make a start towards doing work they love...Thank you for listening!

Spring is here and it's detox season... maybe its time to detox your work life...Shandra has noticed 5 key similarities between doing a detox and making a career change and how you can apply them to achieve the results you're looking for.In this episode you'll hear a quote from an Opera singer, a minor rant and an invitation to find out more about Shandra's brand new group coaching program called CEO You...You can express your interest to find out more about the program here:www.thetransitlounge.com/eoiIf you know someone who is at a professional crossroad then share this episode and link with them so they can make a start towards doing work they love...

Did you know that you are just like shampoo? Or a pair of shoes?You most likely have brands that you know, like and trust and that means you're more likely to choose them over other brands - and the same is true for you... People who know you have formed an impression of you that will influence how they think and speak about you...If you are trying to create change in your professional life then focusing on your personal brand is a really great place to start.In this episode, Shandra talks about Personal Brand and shares 5 elements that you can look at and work on to craft and improve your brand to help you create the opportunities you are looking for. Thank you for listening!

Do you ever struggle with decision making?Or feel like you're at a point of change and want to make sure your next move is a meaningful one?The more you know yourself the easier this becomes for you. In this episode Shandra shares insights into the many benefits of knowing yourself and how you can start to do this in 5 easy steps. She warns about the 'Goldilocks' approach to career change and getting caught up looking for a one size fits all approach...Thanks for listening!