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The End

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +1100

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This episode is the final episode of the first season of Graduate Theory.

Nan Meka | On Choosing a Startup That's Right for You

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +1100

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Everyone wants to get into startups.

They’ve become the new hottest thing.

Graduate Theory Compilation - Part Two

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +1100

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When I first started Graduate Theory, I was excited to learn more about professional life and to meet some fantastic people along the way.

Graduate Theory Compilation - Part One

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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Hello there!

I hope you’re having a great week so far (and enjoyed the long weekend).

On Achieving Work-Life Balance

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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Work-Life Balance reached a new record of searches in April 2021.

It’s a common thought: how can I achieve work-life balance?

Dave Lourdes | On Becoming The Best You Can Be

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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This man is incredible.

Never have I heard so much wisdom packed into a single hour!

Mykel Dixon | On Rediscovering Your Creativity

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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Hey there, I’ve recently moved the Graduate Theory newsletter from Ghost to Beehiiv. You might notice a few changes in this email.

Brendan Humphreys | On Developing Your Engineering Career

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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Today’s guest is a leader in his field. He has grown the engineering team at Canva from a startup to one of the best engineering workplaces in Australia.

Lisa Leong | On Moments of Truth and Pattern Discovery

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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Today’s guest is full of energy and full of wisdom. She’s a great example of following your talents to the fullest extent.

Caleb Maru | On African Startups and the Power of Accountability

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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Today’s guest is passionate and doing great work in the world. Startups in Africa aren’t something you hear about every day, but today, you will hear exactly why they represent a fantastic opportunity.

On Creating a Lifestyle Career Plan

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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Without a clear direction for your life, you will be swept up by people with a plan and end up in places you didn’t intend to go.

Gabriel Guedes | On Tales Of Spontaneity And The Perils Of Optionality

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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Working in high-performance cultures like MBB is a tough gig. Today’s guest did it for 10 years, and he’s now on a mission to transform the pet care industry.

Elaha Gurgani | On Exploring Curiosity and Building Your Tribe

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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Today’s guest is a great example of what you can achieve by putting yourself and your creations out into the world.

Elizabeth Knight | On Defining Yourself and Your Mission

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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Do you know what you want in life?

Do you know why you want it?

Juliana Owen | On Building Your Career in the Australian Job Market

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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Coming to Australia and learning English is no easy feat.

Today’s guest has done that, and now teaches people worldwide how to land the job of their dreams.

On The Best Of Graduate Theory

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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Welcome to the 37th episode of Graduate Theory.

It’s been a fantastic journey so far. The Graduate Theory archives now hold some seriously cool conversations with high-achievers across Australia.

Max Marchione | On Independent Thought And The Value Of Courage

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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Today’s guest is incredibly humble and has fantastic insights into important topics.

Cheran Ketheesuran | On The Journey To Banking and Consulting Graduate Roles

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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Today’s guest is seriously impressive.

Despite being a university student, he has worked in both private equity and investment banking.

Robby Wade | On the Importance of Perspective

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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From Banking in Australia to Crypto advisory and now CEO of a startup in Silicon Valley, today’s guest has seen a lot.

Jack Boxer | On Waking Up and Chasing Your Dreams

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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This week’s guest is different to most we’ve had on the show previously.

On Why You Shouldn't Follow Your Passion

Mon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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Successful people are all passionate about what they do. Did they start out passionate? Or are they only passionate because they are successful?

Gene Rice | On The Journey from Grad to Grown-up

Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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Graduate Theory exists to provide graduates with tips and advice to go from uncertain uni students to thriving early career professionals.

Yaniv Bernstein | On Engineering The Perfect Work Culture

Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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The world of engineering is constantly changing.

This week, we chat to an experienced engineer about what it takes to succeed as an engineer and how to find great companies to work for.

On Negotiating Your Financial Future with Lacey Filipich

Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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It’s time to tackle an important topic.

Finance.

In this week’s episode of Graduate Theory, we uncover how to take the first steps to become financially free.

On the Specialist vs Generalist Dilemma

Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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Good morning Graduates!

This week, a special episode of Graduate Theory. This week, hear from Chris Dixon, Bill Gates, Tim Ferriss, Malcolm Gladwell and David Epstein on how to best approach your career.

On Finding and Thriving in Your Dream Graduate Role with Kerry Callenbach

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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Good morning Graduates!

This is episode #27 of Graduate Theory. Rarely do we ever see behind the scenes of HR and what it takes to make it through competitive Graduate recruitment processes.

On Making a Career in Venture Capital with Abhi Maran

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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Good morning Graduates!

Welcome to episode #26 of Graduate Theory. Venture Capital is an interesting place to work, one that you don’t usually expect young guns to be operating. This week, we uncover what it takes to work in VC and how you can set yourself up for success.

The Quarter Century Review with James Fricker

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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Hi all, today marks a special day for Graduate Theory, the 25th episode. It’s been nearly 6 months now of weekly content, many interviews conducted and many lessons learnt.

Today’s episode is a little different to the ordinary. Today, I’ll be going through some of the things that I have learnt through speaking to many different people over the last few months. I’ve spoken to graduates, CEOs, thought leaders, and many more, each episode containing unique lessons. In this episode, I’m going to outline what I’ve learned, and add a bit of my personal touch along the way.

On Avoiding Career Traps and Burnout with Mel Kettle

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +1000

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Hello Graduates!

This is episode #24 of Graduate Theory. Burnout is something we hear about but probably haven’t had much experience with. Today’s guest shines a light on what she wishes she knew before burning out in her career.

On Building a Remote Career in Web3 with Josh Reyes

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +1100

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Good morning Graduates!

Welcome to episode #23 of Graduate Theory. Web3 is taking over the world, and today’s guest is right in the thick of it. Listen as we discuss Web3, culture and remote work.

On Finding Your Mission with Josh Farr

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +1100

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Hello Graduates!

This is episode #22 of Graduate Theory. This is a powerful episode, one that I learned so much from, and one that I recommend everyone listens to.

On Resume Writing and Authenticity with Nimarta Verma

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +1100

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Hello Graduates!

This wonderful week it’s episode #21 of Graduate Theory. It’s time to discuss resumes and cover letters.

On Time Management and Leadership with Adam Geha

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +1100

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Hello Graduates!

Welcome to episode #20 of Graduate Theory. This episode is with one of the most impressive guests we’ve interviewed so far.

On Designing a Successful Side Hustle with Penny Talalak

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +1100

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Hello Graduates!

This week we present #19 of Graduate Theory. On designing and side-hustling.

On Asymmetric Risks and the Power of Asking with Warwick Donaldson

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +1100

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Hello Graduates!

Back again with episode #18 of Graduate Theory, providing you with lessons and tips so that you can have a successful and fulfilling career.

On the Importance of Taking Action with Aaron Ngan

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +1100

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Hello Graduates!

Welcome to episode #17 of Graduate Theory, providing you with lessons and tips so that you can have a successful and fulfilling career.

On Building a Long-Term and Sustainable Career with Michael Gill

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +1100

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Michael Gill is a titan of the law industry in Australia. Since graduating from university in 1970, he has accomplished so much.

On Startups, Corporate and the Importance of Personal Branding with Dan Brockwell

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +1100

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Dan Brockwell is a Computer Science and Marketing graduate from UNSW.

On Our Connection to Nature and Leadership with Ingrid Messner

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +1100

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Ingrid Messner is a leadership expert with over twenty-five years’ experience. She was born in Germany and moved with her family to Sydney, in 2004. Passionate about the environment, she overcame extraordinary adversity in re-learning how to walk twice.

On Moving Interstate, SWE Interviews and Traits of Great Consultants

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +1100

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This episode is a compilation of three interviews I did with friends of mine from University.

On Books and the Importance of Range with Adam Ashton

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +1100

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Adam Ashton is an account manager by day and a co-host of the What You Will Learn podcast. With 5M+ downloads, the podcast is all about summarising the best lessons from books and interviewing some of the best authors in the world. In 2021 both hosts released their book, “The Shit They Never Taught You”, compiling the lessons the hosts have learnt from their reading.

On The Graduate Experience and Careers with Haynes D'Souza

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +1100

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Haynes is a Finance Manager at Airwallex. He has worked at Goldman Sachs JBWere and PwC, where he worked in Silicon Valley on billion-dollar deals like the Uber IPO and Airbnb transactions.

On Graduate Theory

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +1100

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James is the host of Graduate Theory. He studied Maths and Finance at the University of Adelaide, before moving to Melbourne in 2021 to start as a Technology Graduate at ANZ. He is passionate about all things careers and motivating people to squeeze the juice out of life.

On Mentoring and Mental Health

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +1100

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Aiden studied IT and finished his degree in 2016, previously worked at Apple and PwC and now works as a Technical Trainer at Microsoft. He is passionate about mental health.

On Purpose-Driven Business and Transdisciplinarity with Co-Founder and CEO, Andrew Akib

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +1100

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Andrew is the Co-Founder and CEO of Maslow. Maslow is a voice-enabled rehabilitation assistant for young people living with paralysis. Andrew is a musician and artist at heart and says that is how he learned to be a leader, innovator, and problem solver.

On Purpose and High Performance with Former MD Goldman Sachs, Lidia Ranieri

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +1100

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Lidia was a Partner at Reunion Capital Partners and previously a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs. She has over 25 years of experience in the finance industry, predominantly in the capital markets. Lidia also holds a Masters of Science in Coaching Psychology from The University of Sydney and is an Associate Member of the University of Sydney Coaching and Mentoring Alumni. She founded On Purpose to help clients identify, align with and act ‘on purpose’ in their pursuit of excellence.

On Personal Productivity and Growth with Founding Director - Capability Unlimited, Ishan Galapathy

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +1100

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On Listening with Author and Speaker, Oscar Trimboli

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +1100

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Oscar Trimboli is an author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening and a sought-after keynote speaker. He is passionate about using the gift of listening to bring positive change in homes, workplaces, and cultures around the world.

On University and Initiative with Co-Founder of Espresso Displays, Scott McKeon

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +1100

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Scott McKeon is the co-founder of Espresso Displays. In this episode, he reflects on the university experiences that helped him move from civil engineering into the startup world.

On Career Progression and Leadership with Former SATAC CEO, Wendy Teasdale-Smith

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +1100

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Wendy Teasdale-Smith is the former CEO of the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre. Her career has spanned teaching, school leadership, executive roles, board work and public-speaking coaching.

On Patterns and Letting Go with Behavioural Scientist, Darren Fleming

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +1100

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Darren Fleming is a behavioural scientist and peak-performance strategist who coaches people to communicate, sell and ask better questions.

On Networking with Founder and Author, Joe Wehbe

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +1100

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Joe Wehbe is the co-founder of Constant Student and the co-author of 18 and Lost, a collection of lessons about navigating the years after high school.

Careers on James Fricker

The End

Nan Meka | On Choosing a Startup That's Right for You

Graduate Theory Compilation - Part Two

Graduate Theory Compilation - Part One

On Achieving Work-Life Balance

Dave Lourdes | On Becoming The Best You Can Be

Mykel Dixon | On Rediscovering Your Creativity

Brendan Humphreys | On Developing Your Engineering Career

Lisa Leong | On Moments of Truth and Pattern Discovery

Caleb Maru | On African Startups and the Power of Accountability

On Creating a Lifestyle Career Plan

Gabriel Guedes | On Tales Of Spontaneity And The Perils Of Optionality

Elaha Gurgani | On Exploring Curiosity and Building Your Tribe

Elizabeth Knight | On Defining Yourself and Your Mission

Juliana Owen | On Building Your Career in the Australian Job Market

On The Best Of Graduate Theory

Max Marchione | On Independent Thought And The Value Of Courage

Cheran Ketheesuran | On The Journey To Banking and Consulting Graduate Roles

Robby Wade | On the Importance of Perspective

Jack Boxer | On Waking Up and Chasing Your Dreams

On Why You Shouldn't Follow Your Passion

Gene Rice | On The Journey from Grad to Grown-up

Yaniv Bernstein | On Engineering The Perfect Work Culture

On Negotiating Your Financial Future with Lacey Filipich

On the Specialist vs Generalist Dilemma

On Finding and Thriving in Your Dream Graduate Role with Kerry Callenbach

On Making a Career in Venture Capital with Abhi Maran

The Quarter Century Review with James Fricker

On Avoiding Career Traps and Burnout with Mel Kettle

On Building a Remote Career in Web3 with Josh Reyes

On Finding Your Mission with Josh Farr

On Resume Writing and Authenticity with Nimarta Verma

On Time Management and Leadership with Adam Geha

On Designing a Successful Side Hustle with Penny Talalak

On Asymmetric Risks and the Power of Asking with Warwick Donaldson

On the Importance of Taking Action with Aaron Ngan

On Building a Long-Term and Sustainable Career with Michael Gill

On Startups, Corporate and the Importance of Personal Branding with Dan Brockwell

On Our Connection to Nature and Leadership with Ingrid Messner

On Moving Interstate, SWE Interviews and Traits of Great Consultants

On Books and the Importance of Range with Adam Ashton

On The Graduate Experience and Careers with Haynes D'Souza

On Graduate Theory

On Mentoring and Mental Health

On Purpose-Driven Business and Transdisciplinarity with Co-Founder and CEO, Andrew Akib

On Purpose and High Performance with Former MD Goldman Sachs, Lidia Ranieri

On Personal Productivity and Growth with Founding Director - Capability Unlimited, Ishan Galapathy

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On Networking with Founder and Author, Joe Wehbe

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