Your Last Potato
Podcast Description
Do you Ever feel stuck in your job, wondering if there’s something more meaningful for you? Do you feel unfulfilled, uninspired, and unsure if this is where you’re meant to be? It’s time to rediscover satisfaction, purpose, and empowerment in your work—because you deserve a career that aligns with your passions and potential.
Welcome to Your Last Potato, a podcast inspired by the Swedish expression ”du har satt din sista potatis” (”you have planted your last potato”). It is about making deliberate and meaningful moves in your journey towards professional growth and personal fulfilment because it is never too late to turn things around.
It is designed to be your go-to resource for building the skills and confidence you need to thrive in today’s professional world. Whether entering the workforce, wanting to advance in your current role, or considering a career shift, Your Last Potato offers practical strategies and inspiration to help you build career capital.
Each episode is packed with expert insights and real-life stories. We’ll explore topics like leadership, networking, work-life balance, and workplace culture. You’ll get tips for acquiring new skills, staying ahead of industry trends, and navigating career transitions with clarity and confidence—empowering you to take charge of your career and craft one that aligns with your goals and ambitions.
If you’ve ever wondered what risk managers actually do, how to build a career in compliance, or what it takes to excel in banking, then this is the podcast for you. We break down specific professional topics into bite-sized, actionable steps, guiding you through certifications, mastering essential skills, and excelling in competitive, often challenging environments.
Our mission? To empower you to design a career that brings satisfaction and purpose to your day. Whether you want to take your first steps or navigate your next big move, Your Last Potato is here to help you unlock your potential and thrive.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The show emphasizes themes such as career development, risk management, workplace culture, leadership, and networking. Episodes feature actionable topics like turning setbacks into career capital, with specific examples including navigating non-financial risks and strategies to excel in compliance and banking sectors.
Do you Ever feel stuck in your job, wondering if there’s something more meaningful for you? Do you feel unfulfilled, uninspired, and unsure if this is where …
How can women own their power unapologetically and make confidence their superpower?
In this episode of Your Last Potato, Abda Rothman speaks with Randa Ahmad, who shares insights from her 27-year career in the male-dominated water sector, about navigating challenges and thriving by embracing unapologetic confidence.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• The psychology of workplace dynamics: Understanding that businesses consist of people with individual differences is crucial. Just as with family, finding common ground is essential.
• The Power of Male Allies: Discover how male colleagues can serve as mentors, while recognising potential competition among women and the importance of women empowering each other.
• Strategies for Handling Challenges: Learn to address unfair challenges by seeking advice from mentors and colleagues to ensure fairness.
• Investing in Yourself: Understand the significance of mental and emotional investment in your career, and learn to prioritise efforts based on the return.
• Leadership vs. Management: Empower others to succeed through leadership, with a focus on continuous learning and adaptation.
• Building Inner Confidence: Counter negative self-talk and imposter syndrome by building inner confidence and self-belief, understanding that external validation alone is insufficient.
• Asserting Authority: Learn strategies for handling pushback and confidently asserting authority in leadership roles by assessing team dynamics and addressing issues effectively.
• Setting Boundaries: Appreciate the importance of setting boundaries and taking credit for your work to protect your energy and own your contributions.
• Leveraging Resources: Utilise available resources and tools for leadership and career development, such as coaching platforms, networking communities, and mentors.
Coffee Confessions Segment:
Randa highlights how being a leader can make team members insecure and the importance of empowering them by building bridges and addressing issues as a group, as well as recognising the need to lead and manage different individuals in different ways.
Actionable Takeaways & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
• BetterUp: A coaching platform connecting professionals with certified coaches.
• Mind Tools: Resources offering a variety of articles for personal development.
• LinkedIn Learning: Resources for leadership and career development.
• Mentors: The importance of finding mentors within your work sphere.
Randa emphasises the importance of strong leadership skills and empowering those around you, advocating for leadership development among young people. The episode concludes with a reminder that confidence is about owning your power and showing up as your authentic self without apology.
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