Are you at a crossroads in your career? With 25 years consulting experience working across London, LA, San Francisco, New York and Sydney for brands such as Microsoft, NRMA, Visa and Oporto, Kate Messenger has navigated many a transition throughout her career. Kate now works as the Head of Marketing and Customer Communications at Newcastle Permanent Building Society. In this conversation with Em and Shell, Kate shares what she’s learned, including:how plans can still serve a good purpose even if you don’t end up following themthe value of honing your self awareness and recognising personal biaseshow she’s overcome the fear of making mistakes or the wrong decisionhow simply doing things well can open doors to new opportunitiessome great career advicehow to know when it’s time to stay, go or make a changewhat defines good culture - it might not be comfortfinding enjoyment in thinking about what you want in lifeHere’s the book Shell mentions, Radical Candor: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/jWzNdvAnd the book, The First 90 Days: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/kjzydnLearn more about Alain De Botton’s work here: https://www.alaindebotton.comThanks to Newcastle Permanent for supporting this episode. Learn more at: http://newcastlepermanent.com.au/ ⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy as setting up a good personal budget & spending plan. Try the Glen James Spending Plan ﹘ use coupon code "M3C" to save $20: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/m3cshownotesSend us your questions! Email questions@mymillennial.money with the podcast you want your question answered on as the subject.my millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.We acknowledge the darkinjung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which our studio sits, and pay respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may listen to our podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.