There is no doubt that our careers play a significant role in our overall happiness. Research has shown that the more satisfied we are with our professional lives, the greater our overall well-being. But what is the best strategy for finding a job that aligns with our values and gives us a sense of purpose? In this episode of Career Beats, we meet Alison Edmonds, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-edmonds-930782) Executive Coach, Founder of Epic Steps Careers and Sustainability Champion, and Jane Barret (https://www.linkedin.com/in/janelouisebarrett), Executive Coach, Founder of The Career Farm and Author of Taking Charge of your Career, to explore strategies that will help you navigate the ever-evolving job market. Hosted by Carmen Gonzalez, Career Coach and Advisor at Esade Careers.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Feeling fulfilled, making a positive impact, and serving the public—those are the main motivations that draw people to a career in intergovernmental organizations. It’s the chance to contribute to the public good and make a difference in others’ lives. But how easy is it to navigate this job market? What does it take to break into reputable institutions like the European Parliament or the UN? And how can you increase your chances of success?   We discussed these questions with Marc Passola (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-passola-folch), researcher at the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress in Washington and a final-year student in the Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics, and Legal Order at Esade.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In the first par (https://smartlink.ausha.co/career-beats-esade/boost-your-confidence-to-boost-your-career-part-1)t of this episode of Career Beats, we talk with accredited executive coach and TEDx speaker Toni Liu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/toniliu/) about understanding your value and embracing your professional strengths. In the second part, we follow her through an exemplary coaching exercise designed to help you build the confidence needed to advance your career.  Presented by Carmen Gonzalez (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmengonzalezleon/), Associate Director at Esade Careers.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you ever found yourself wishing you had been more confident, outspoken, or straightforward in your career? You’re not alone. Building self-esteem is essential to advancing professionally. It’s not about being arrogant or overestimating your abilities—it’s about understanding your unique value and embracing your strengths.  In this episode of Career Beats, we speak with Toni Liu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/toniliu/), an accredited executive coach and TEDx speaker. Through her holistic approach, Toni empowers clients to reconnect with their true selves, enabling them to leverage that inner strength to achieve success. Listen to the second part (https://smartlink.ausha.co/career-beats-esade/boost-your-confidence-to-boost-your-career-part-2)of this episode to discover one of her coaching exercises to gain confidence.  Presented by Carmen Gonzalez (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmengonzalezleon/), Associate Director at Esade Careers.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you found yourself in situations at work where you wished you had trusted your own voice and been more influential? Do you feel that increasing your influence and learning to speak at the right moment will help advance your career? If you're nodding your head, you should listen to this episode of Career Beats with Alison Fragale (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonfragale/), bestselling author, keynote speaker, and professor at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. Co-presented by Carmen González, Associate Director of Esade Careers, and Joanne Bartolome (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannejbart), President of the MBA Women in Business Club. (https://www.esade.edu/mba/en/programmes/full-time-mba/why-were-different/class-profile/women)   Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

At times, you may feel unsure whether you are on the right path with your career or what is the unique value you bring as a professional. Do you know why you do what you do? Finding your purpose is essential to develop an authentic and meaningful career. The Associate Director of Esade Careers, Carmen González, talked about it with Carol Santos Moreira (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolsantosmoreira-career-europa), Career Mentor, Coach and Founder of Carol Conecta Europa (https://www.instagram.com/carolconectaeuropa/). Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Most Middle Eastern and Gulf countries are in the middle of a profound transition to reduce their reliance on fossil fuel exports. The rising diversification of their economies offers a significant opportunity and a growing need for management consulting. Carmen Gonzalez, the Associate Director of Esade Careers, discussed these opportunities with Hassan Elhaj, Partner at Oliver Wyman. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Sustainability has become an imperative to address in the way individuals live, businesses operate and governments function. Issues like circular economy, diversity and inclusion, or decarbonization are all on the agenda with no turning back. Companies play a key role in shaping this future, but are they walking the talk? What are the highlights of such development and what's still missing? We talked about it with Gaurav Gupta, SVP of Sustainability at Dentsu. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Amazon has revolutionized not only the way we do business, but also the way we live. Much of what we do — shopping, reading, listening to music — is connected to Amazon. Moreover, the professional growth and career opportunities within the company are endless. In this episode we talked to Alexandra Schmidt, head of Human Resources for Amazon EU Stores. She holds vast experience within HR in the tech industry and has worked for Amazon for the last nine years.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Why is pursuing a career in consulting such a good option to fast-track your career? Why is it one of the most desired career paths for most business school students? For decades now, strategy consulting has been seen as an excellent career option that allows you to be exposed to multiple industries, work on many different projects, and interact with top companies to solve real business issues.   Marie Christine Padberg (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-christine-padberg-67259b3/), Global Talent Attraction Partner at McKinsey & Julia Duhamel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-duhamel-67111442/), Global Director of Talent Branding at McKinsey. Maria Christine has developed a talent acquisition strategy on a global basis at McKinsey for the last 17 years, and Julia has extensive experience in employer branding, PR and communication in top multinational companies. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.