Episodes
UPDATE: The next step in escape the nine to five...
Nov. 1, 2022
We're taking a short break from releasing episodes while we focus on a rebrand for our core listeners. If you would like to reach our host, Steve Oehley, contact him here: work: steve@nextstep.vet personal: steve.oehley@gmai…
POD DROP: Construct Your Life w/ Austin Linney (Spear and Clover Podcast)
Oct. 18, 2022
This week, we're releasing an episode of the Spear and Clover Podcast. You'll recognise the host Jason Skeesick, who was our guest from last week's episode. I'm sharing this episode, because it fits nicely with our theme, of…
DO IT FOR LOVE: How to find your passion, w/ Jason Skeesick (Financer turned gym owner and entrepreneur)
Oct. 11, 2022
We've all heard the saying: "Follow your passion." It's easy to say, but what does it even mean? Some people think this is the best advice in the world, others say it's the worst advice you can give to somebody. But what if …
REPLAY: Why to Stop Listening to Everyone Else, with Clare Mann (Organisational Psychologist)..
Oct. 4, 2022
Have you ever felt trapped in a job and are only doing it because you feel you "should"? Have you ever been told you "should" get a qualification and "should" get a solid job and "should" buy a house and "should" get married…
SUPER STRENGTHS: Why discovering your strengths is going to transform your career, w/ Jim Collison & Saurav Atri from Gallup
Sept. 27, 2022
In order to design your career, you need to identify your strengths. You probably have some idea what your strengths are, but maybe find it hard to put into words or figure out exactly how you can use your strengths to find …
AWARENESS: How Increasing Self Awareness Will Help You Make Better Career Decisions (Steve's Story Part 1)
Sept. 20, 2022
Chances are, like many others, you followed the standard path to success. You got decent grades in high school, went to college, graduated with a good degree, and then landed a solid job. But this so-called “path to success”…
POD DROP: What are the 5 Regrets of the Dying - Finding Brave w/ Kathy Caprino
Sept. 13, 2022
Last week, we spoke to Kathy Caprino about being authentic. This week, we're doing something different. We're going to do a "pod-drop", sharing an episode of Kathy's podcast - Finding Brave - relevant to you. Bronnie Ware is…
BE AUTHENTIC: Why personal branding matters, w/ Kathy Caprino (Career & Leadership Coach)
Sept. 6, 2022
You're stuck in a fixed job working four or five days a week. It pays alright, the work is okay, but deep down you know there is something more for you. You've got something you are interested in, but don't quite know how yo…
QUICK BITE: How to Find a Mentor
Aug. 30, 2022
If you're going to change career, you know you're going to need a mentor. But how do you find a mentor? Plus, how do you know that person is the right fit for you? >> WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: The most common myths about mentorship…
FIND A MENTOR: Why it matters. With Kevin Chemidlin (Entrepreneur & Podcast Growth Coach)
Aug. 23, 2022
Episode show notes: We all know famous mentors. Gandalf the Grey. Albus Dumbledore. Yoda. Mufasa.. If you're going to successfully escape the nine to five, you're going to need a mentor, but how do you find a mentor, how do …
QUICK BITE - What will you regret when you die?
Aug. 16, 2022
Imagine getting a call from an elderly person who says: "I am future you, currently lying on my death bed, and I want to share all the regrets you're going to have in your life, so that you don't make the same mistakes." Wha…
WORK HARD PLAY HARD: Can you really find work life balance? Nigel Marsh (TED speaker & author)
Aug. 9, 2022
"Is having work-life balance achievable?" "Is it realistic?" "What does work-life balance even mean to me?" These might be questions you've asked. You want a successful career, you want to earn good money, but you're also ge…
SEASON TWO TRAILER: Who do you want to be?
Aug. 2, 2022
So you're looking to leave your nine to five job, right? You want to do something different. But you're probably a bit lost. You've changed jobs - likely multiple times - but what you really need is a complete career change.…
EMBRACE FEAR: Why You Shouldn't be Scared of Change, with Cam Calkoen (Inspirational Speaker).
June 21, 2022
Do you ever look at someone living a dream job and think, "I wish I had the guts to do something like that"? You notice people in these dream jobs and think they don't seem particularly intelligent or talented. Deep down, yo…
THE SIDE HUSTLE: How to Use Social Media to Grow Your Brand, with Hannah Mellsop (Real Rad Food).
June 14, 2022
You're here because you feel trapped in your nine to five job. If you're like most people, there's probably plenty of hobbies you enjoy doing in your personal life. But none of them feel like something you can turn into a co…
THE INSIDER. How to Change Jobs... Without Changing Jobs. Robbie Allen (Insidery)
June 7, 2022
I'm going to address the elephant in the room here. Not everyone listening to this podcast is suited to escaping the nine to five. Maybe you like listening to the stories, but actual changes too scary, or really you're comfo…
THE SAFETY NET: Should You Jump? With Jenna Mueller (Marketer turned Yoga Instructor)
May 31, 2022
Chances are you've had periods in your life where you've hated your job. Maybe, you've used an overseas trip to escape. The problem with this is it's only temporary For those of you who have seen The Matrix, there's a momen…
SAME SAME BUT DIFFERENT: Why you need to learn a new skill
May 24, 2022
So you're looking to leave your nine to five job, right? You want to do something meaningful, but you're probably afraid, what is the thing I fall into fails, or WORSE - I'm less happy there. What happens? >> OUR GUEST THIS …
How to get lucky.
May 17, 2022
Do you sometimes look at people's lives and think they just got lucky? "I could have lived their life, if I'd had the same luck!" We all look at moments in our lives and wonder if we'd made a slightly different decision, or …
How to avoid the trap of capitalism.
May 10, 2022
You're here because you know capitalism is a trap. You've seen your parents work their asses off. Probably didn't see one or both of your parents as much as you should have, all in the name of: Making. More. Money. And truth…
Do you really need a degree?
May 3, 2022
Do you sometimes wonder whether college is worth for the time and effort? You've probably spent a number of years getting a qualification. Only for most of the information to no longer be relevant to your job. Plus, you've p…
Why to stop listening to everyone else.
May 3, 2022
Have you ever felt trapped in a job and are only doing it because you feel you "should"? Have you ever been told you "should" get a qualification and "should" get a solid job and "should" buy a house and "should" get married…
How to quit a well paying job.
May 3, 2022
So you're looking and to leave your nine to five job, right? You want to do something else. But, you're probably wondering: "Where do I even start?" You're here because you're not satisfied in your current nine to five job. …
EXTENDED TRAILER: So you're looking to leave your job, right?
April 27, 2022
So you want to do something else, but you're probably afraid what if it doesn't work out? What if I quit my job and the thing I fall into fails? Or worse. I'm even more unhappy there. What happens? Host Steve Oehley is on h…