Karen James is the CEO of Business for Development and one of Australia's most well-loved businesswomen. Her vast network and her support of women in the corporate and SME sectors has been a hallmark of her relentless work advocating for women during her time working as a senior executive in the Australian banking sector and her ongoing engagement with Business Chicks, a professional association for women.Read the full Blog on the Website31 Days of Action for Job SeekersFind Your Talents: Learn About Your Strengths, and Watch Your Career GrowJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and coursesTimestamps to guide your listening:05:29 – How to lead a team during a pandemic09:51 – Karen’s career journey17:47 – Thanking the people who helped us in our career20:21 – How Karen and Renata met23:23 – Karen’s key strengths that helped her career transitions26:09 – Poor house concept28:41 – Living life on purpose31:03 – Photos in Papua New Guinea32:08 – What Karen has learned from her career transitions36:33 – Interview process for not-for-profits42:41 – Importance of your network44:59 – Advice for introverts49:06 – Advice for people in between jobs54:42 – A bit about the NGO Business for DevelopmentLinks mentioned in this episode:NGO: Business for DevelopmentWomen in Focus by CBAKaren‘s book: On Purpose: Why great leaders start with the PLOT, by Karen JamesGlennon Doyle’s book UntamedAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram

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