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Resilient Transitions & Support Episodes

Navigate life’s next chapter with confidence and purpose. This category features Wisepreneurs Podcast episodes that empower women 60+ to embrace career and personal transitions, from reimagining retirement to launching new ventures. Discover stories and strategies to overcome self-doubt, challenge ageism, and design a fulfilling Third Age. Guests like Emeritus Professor Kim Watty share practical wisdom, such as “Your life is your expertise,” while thought leaders like Meredith Fuller OAM and Martin Hyde offer insights on staying vibrant and building resilience. Whether you’re exploring entrepreneurship or seeking balance, these episodes provide the support to thrive in transition.
Michael Zipursky Consulting Success: Why Conversations Beat Marketing Systems for Consultants
March 12, 2026

Michael Zipursky Consulting Success: Why Conversations Beat Marketing…

Building a consulting practice through relationships and conversations rather than marketing systems, based on patterns across 1,300 coaching engagements in 75 industries. Michael Zipursky, co-founder of Consulting Success, describes the three stages where independent consultants get stuck and why …

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Meredith Fuller OAM Invisible Expertise: How Introverted Professionals Articulate What They Know
Dec. 11, 2025

Meredith Fuller OAM Invisible Expertise: How Introverted Professional…

In her fourth appearance on Wisepreneurs, psychologist Meredith Fuller addresses a problem many experienced professionals face: contributing significant value while feeling completely invisible. Drawing from over 45 years counseling individuals who "don't quite fit," Meredith explains why refle…

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Mark Trinham Sustainable Creative Practice: 30 Years of Independent Work Without Business Training
Nov. 27, 2025

Mark Trinham Sustainable Creative Practice: 30 Years of Independent W…

Mark Trinham has spent over 30 years building a thriving full-time art practice without formal business training—creating large-scale public artworks, running a successful collaboration company, and maintaining creative independence. In this conversation, Mark reveals how he moved from illustration…

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Jon Younger Professional Relevance: Positioning Expertise When AI Does the Routine Work
Nov. 13, 2025

Jon Younger Professional Relevance: Positioning Expertise When AI Doe…

At 73, Jon Younger has navigated from Exxon executive to business builder to independent advisor. In this conversation, he explores what makes professional wisdom valuable when AI handles routine knowledge work, why traditional career stages no longer apply, and most importantly—what makes intellec…

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Robert Vlach Professional Reputation: Why Your Good Name Beats Personal Branding
Aug. 27, 2025

Robert Vlach Professional Reputation: Why Your Good Name Beats Person…

The Core RevelationIn this three-hour conversation, Robert Vlach, author of "The Freelance Way" and leader of Europe's largest freelance community, challenges conventional career advice for experienced professionals. Rather than competing through personal branding and social media, Vlach reveals …

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Sönke Ahrens How to Take Smart Notes: Knowledge Systems for Experienced Professionals
July 17, 2025

Sönke Ahrens How to Take Smart Notes: Knowledge Systems for Experienc…

In this episode of Wisepreneurs, host Nigel Rawlins sits down with renowned author and knowledge management expert Sönke Ahrens, to unpack how note-taking transforms experience into lasting insight. Drawing on his bestselling book How to Take Smart Notes, Ahrens outlines how the Zettelkasten me…

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Laurie Smale Digital Storytelling at 79: From School Dropout to YouTube Creator Through Mentorship
June 5, 2025

Laurie Smale Digital Storytelling at 79: From School Dropout to YouTu…

In this inspiring episode of the Wisepreneurs Podcast, Laurie Smale shares his remarkable journey of resilience and reinvention. From leaving school at 13 to working in a junkyard and an Italian glass factory, Laurie faced numerous challenges, including a deep fear of math and technology. With the …

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The Main Act: Empowering Women's Next Chapter
May 8, 2025

The Main Act: Empowering Women's Next Chapter

Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me. What happens when a distinguished accounting professor decides there's more to life than academia? In this captivating conversation, 66-year-old Kim Watty reveals her remarkable journey from emeritus professor to entrepreneur…

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Gail Greatorex Product Safety Consulting: From Government Regulation to Independent Practice
Sept. 13, 2024

Gail Greatorex Product Safety Consulting: From Government Regulation …

Gail Greatorex spent 25 years in product safety from Australian government to independent consulting. She covers e-commerce risks, product recalls, button battery hazards, and co-founding ClimateWise Associations connecting climate risk to safety.

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Jane Hudson L&D Consulting After Corporate: Regulatory Training, Pricing, and Remote Teams
Aug. 2, 2024

Jane Hudson L&D Consulting After Corporate: Regulatory Training, Pric…

Join us in this milestone 55th episode as we catch up with Jane Hudson, an expert in learning and development who shares her self-employment journey. Discover how Jane transitioned from a corporate career to running her successful consultancy, managing remote teams, and navigating the intricacies o…

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Emma Williams PhD Career Transitions: From MRI Research to Coaching STEM Professionals
June 27, 2024

Emma Williams PhD Career Transitions: From MRI Research to Coaching S…

Emma Williams, a former academic turned entrepreneur, shares her journey of transitioning from academia to running her own training and development business. In this episode, Emma discusses the challenges of leaving academia, the importance of self-reflection, leveraging academic skills in non-…

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Marleen Deleu Bridging the Gap Between Freelancers and Organizations
March 29, 2024

Marleen Deleu Bridging the Gap Between Freelancers and Organizations

Marleen Deleu, an expert in freelancing and organizational synergy, unravels the evolving dynamics of the modern workforce. With a career transitioning from traditional teaching to pioneering roles at Randstad and eventually co-founding the influential platform Nextconomy, Marleen shares invalu…

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Sue Ellson LinkedIn Specialist and Gigster: From Corporate Banking to Independent Career
March 14, 2024

Sue Ellson LinkedIn Specialist and Gigster: From Corporate Banking to…

Sue Ellson: The Gigster's Guide to Lifelong Employability" podcast episode is a deep dive into the dynamics of the gig economy and strategies for sustaining employability. Featuring insights from Sue Ellson, a distinguished LinkedIn specialist and advocate for career adaptability, the discussion re…

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Sandra McGuire on Mastering Financial Literacy
March 8, 2024

Sandra McGuire on Mastering Financial Literacy

A certified money coach and former financial advisor, Sandra McGuire joins the Wisepreneurs podcast to demystify personal finance. From her extensive finance and accounting background, Sandra shares invaluable insights into improving financial wellness through coaching and education. She emphasizes…

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Connie Malamed on Mastering the Art of Instructional Design and Online Learning
Feb. 15, 2024

Connie Malamed on Mastering the Art of Instructional Design and Onlin…

Connie Malamed, a seasoned expert with over 25 years in instructional design, shares deep insights into creating effective e-learning experiences. She emphasizes the importance of understanding how people learn to improve workplace performance, leveraging strategies for engaging learning experience…

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Valentine Gatard Work Life Narratives
Feb. 2, 2024

Valentine Gatard Work Life Narratives

Valentine Gatard is an articulate and intelligent commentator on the future of work and how to work in the 21st Century. With a background in music and a deep understanding of the structure of work, she shares with us her insights. She delves into the intricacies of work-life balance, the significa…

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Mastering Executive Support with Amanda Reeves
Jan. 12, 2024

Mastering Executive Support with Amanda Reeves

Discover the world of freelance administration with Amanda Reeves on the Wisepreneurs podcast. With over 40 years of experience, Amanda shares her journey from a junior typist clerk to a sought-after freelancer in Melbourne, specializing in providing tailored executive support to small business…

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Terri Connellan: Mastering Midlife Transitions & Coaching
Jan. 5, 2024

Terri Connellan: Mastering Midlife Transitions & Coaching

Life Transition CoachingIn this insightful episode, Terri Connellan, an accomplished author and life transition coach, delves into the intricacies of navigating significant life changes. With a focus on empowering women in midlife, Terri shares her expertise in wholehearted self-leadership an…

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Meredith Fuller OAM Psychologist on Relationships & Career Insights
Jan. 2, 2024

Meredith Fuller OAM Psychologist on Relationships & Career Insights

Welcome to another episode of the Wisepreneurs podcast featuring the insightful Meredith Fuller, OAM Psychologist. In this discussion, Meredith delves deep into her recent involvement in the award-winning film 'Hometruths,' co-produced by Lesley Coleman and Rod Winning, which addresses the subj…

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Laetitia Vitaud
Oct. 20, 2023

Laetitia Vitaud

This podcast episode features an interview with Laetitia Vautaud, a French writer and expert on the future of work. Vautaud shares insights from her latest book that critiques the focus on productivity and calls for a more compassionate work approach. The episode also explores the growing trend of …

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Lisa Ross-Marcus-a remarkable executive coach
Aug. 10, 2023

Lisa Ross-Marcus-a remarkable executive coach

Meet Lisa Ross-Marcus, a seasoned executive coach from Amsterdam who empowers women leaders. Her intriguing journey, from the performing arts to entrepreneurship, underpins her fresh, innovative approach to coaching. Lisa spe...

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The Bookkeeping Guru Every Entrepreneur Dreams Of: Meet Mary-Clare Switz
April 26, 2023

The Bookkeeping Guru Every Entrepreneur Dreams Of: Meet Mary-Clare Sw…

Mary-Clare Switz is a bookkeeping expert with international experience who loves using Xero accounting software for her work. She has worked in her family's business in Australia and the US. Mary-Clare emphasizes the importan...

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Laetitia Vitaud on The Future of Work from a feminist perspective
Feb. 22, 2022

Laetitia Vitaud on The Future of Work from a feminist perspective

Join us in this enlightening episode of our podcast, where we delve into the 'Future of Work' with our guest, Laetitia Vitaud. A renowned writer and speaker, Laetitia offers her profound insights on the transformative trends shaping our employment landscape. We explore the nuances of job se…

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Meredith Fuller on careers, work and self employment
May 26, 2021

Meredith Fuller on careers, work and self employment

In this 4th Wisepreneurs Podcast episode, I talk with Meredith Fuller, psychologist, author, playwright and career counsellor with over 30 years of experience. We talk about work in light of COVID, careers, and why you might ...

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