Reframe & Reset Your Career: Job Search & Career Development Insights

Focusing on how you can consistently create value for your team, company and clients can help you stand out from your peers, supercharge your career progression and enhance your leadership impact. I had the pleasure of talking with Anne Sugar, Harvard Business School Executive Education executive coach and former leader in advertising, about this, leadership and so much more on Episode 122 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.

In this episode, we will learn about:

Managing the inevitable setbacks you face in your journey,

The importance of having a plan, process and strategy for the development of your career or business,

How being consistent and working hard can help the creative process,

How to ask good questions in high stakes meetings,

The insights and lessons that Anne learned from advertising,

How to demonstrate the value that you’re creating,

Insights to improve as a leader,

How to navigate making difficult decisions as a leader,

Insights from her interview with William Ury, negotiation expert,

Lessons from her interview with Arthur Brooks, and

Serendipity and being open to new opportunities in your career.

Anne is an executive coach and speaker who has advised top leaders at companies including TripAdvisor, Sanofi Genzyme, and Havas. Anne serves as an executive coach for Harvard Business School Executive Education and has guest lectured at MIT.

Prior to becoming an executive coach more than a decade ago, Anne served as a senior leader in the advertising industry, where she oversaw a team of 75 employees as SVP of Media at Digitas. She managed media planning for Fortune 500 clients including General Motors, Federal Express, and Delta. She draws on her extensive management experience, as well as her in-depth training in coaching methodology, to advise senior executives and high performers transitioning into leadership roles.

 

People & Resources Mentioned

Kevin Evers

William Ury

Arthur Brooks

Joyce Carol Oates

Dorie Clark

 

Contact Anne

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-sugar-064564/

Website: https://annesugar.com/

 

Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info

Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/ 

YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer 

LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true

Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/ 

E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com

Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. 

It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode will be available on Weds 23rd September. Thank you for your support!

*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

Exploring different avenues and interests can help your personal growth but can help you develop in your current role and also transition to new sectors. I had the pleasure of talking with Julia Robinson, founder of Space in the City, about this, her move out of a successful legal career and so much more on Episode 121 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.

In this episode, we will learn about:

Managing the demands of working in the legal profession,

How experiences even if outside your current industry can add value to your career,

Seeing careers as long, evolving and multi stage,

How to transition successfully into a new sector,

Being open to exploring new opportunities, even if not considered before,

Not being defined by your title and job,

How to bounce back from setbacks,

How physical movement can help you get unstuck,

Building your personal brand and online presence,

The benefits of a long form CV and

How to future proof your career in the face of AI.

Julia is an executive coach and business psychologist, and the founder of Space in the City, a coaching psychology practice based in the City of London and specialising in the legal sector.

Julia has been a practising lawyer, she’s taught corporate law to over a thousand City lawyers, and she’s coached and developed many more in her professional development roles in BigLaw and Magic Circle law firms. She currently serves as Co-Vice Chair of the City of London Law Society’s training committee.

 Julia has an MSc in coaching psychology and is actively engaged in primary research including co-authoring an article in The Coaching Psychologist,  a peer-reviewed British Psychological Society journal, on how trauma shows up in coaching and supervision. She is currently researching the experience of City law firm partners when they retire from the partnership and how they approach the next stage of their professional lives. 

Julia is also a coaching supervisor and, in this capacity, works internationally with coaches outside of the legal sector. 

 

People & Resources Mentioned

Jason Isbell

Dorie Clark

 

Contact Julia

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaerobinson/

 

Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info

Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/ 

YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer 

LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true

Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/ 

E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com

Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. 

It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode will be available on Weds 26th August. Thank you for your support!

*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

Looking for insights to help you become a better leader and thrive amidst increasing uncertainty? I had the pleasure of talking with Louisa Loran, about this, her experience at DIAGEO, MAERSK, and Google, her new book Leadership Anatomy in Motion and so much more on Episode 120 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.

In this episode, we will learn about:

How Louisa’s early interest in luxury products helped her towards her first job,

The qualities that helped Louisa build a successful career,

Focusing on always adding value in your role,

The four essential behaviors and what they entail: envisioning with ambition, expanding with curiosity, steering with decisiveness, and embodying change with presence,

How to transition successfully between different sectors,

Bringing about change and bringing people along with you,

Focusing on the big picture and potential opportunities rather than simply being busy,

Dealing with potential difficulties of different generations in the workplace,

Managing tensions and politics between departments and

What is an unconventional predictor?

Louisa has led transformative growth across some of the world’s most respected companies—DIAGEO, MAERSK, and Google. A strategic mind with a human lens, she has shaped industries by combining technological foresight with the courage to act before the path is clear. At Google, Louisa launched a billion-dollar supply chain solutions business, doubled growth in a global industry vertical, and led strategic business transformation for the company’s largest customers in EMEA—working at the forefront of AI, data, and platform innovation.

At MAERSK, she co-authored the strategy that redefined the brand globally and doubled its share price, helping pivot the company from traditional shipping to integrated logistics. Her career began in the luxury and FMCG space with Moët Hennessy and DIAGEO, where she built iconic brands and led innovation at the intersection of heritage and digital transformation.

Across more than two decades and all continents, Louisa has worked across B2B, B2C, and global tech— bridging commercial impact with human-centered change. Louisa also serves on the boards of Copenhagen Business School and CataCap Private Equity and is the author of Leadership Anatomy in Motion, published globally by Fast Company.

Bringing clarity and alignment, she advises boards and executive teams through strategic transitions—shaping both direction and dynamics to unlock value and stay relevant. Known for turning complexity into decisive direction, she is a trusted advisor and sought-after speaker.

 

People & Resources Mentioned

Leadership Anatomy Mirror (Interactive Assessment): https://www.louisaloran.com/your-leadership-anatomy-mirror 

 

Contact Louisa

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-loran/

Website: https://www.louisaloran.com/

 

Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info

Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/ 

YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer 

LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true

Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/ 

E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com

Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. 

It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode will be available on Weds 29th July. Thank you for your support!

*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

Looking for neuroscience based insights to help build resilience, deal with adversity and manage a career reset. I had the pleasure of talking with my friend, Antara Prasad, about this and so much more on Episode 119 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.

In this episode, we will learn about:

Her early interest in neuroscience in high school and working in Bruce McEwen’s Lab,

Managing your emotions when under stress,

Overcoming your fear/ limiting beliefs and taking that first step,

The importance of consistency and how hard work trumps talent alone,

Forming good habits and trusting the process,

Building resilience through embracing friction and setbacks,

How mentorship and volunteering can help professionals who are feeling stuck or burnt out reframe the situation,

Avoiding isolating yourself if you lose your job,

Reclaiming and reframing your career narrative if you’re looking to pivot and

Identifying the skills that set you apart and not underestimating their value even if they come easily.

Antara has been a change consultant and trusted advisor to leaders for over 20 years, working with clients like Pfizer, Kellogg's, Hollister, Exelon, and Deloitte. Her approach draws on behavioural science and neuroscience to help people find the meaning behind change — because that's what makes it stick.

She's now channelling that same wisdom into Stand Out Student, her Substack newsletter helping teens build resilience, discipline, and confidence during their formative years. She's also Board Chair of the Inside Out Club, a Chicago-area nonprofit empowering kids ages 6 to 18 to develop character through local service projects and social entrepreneurship. 

 

People & Resources Mentioned

Diljit Dosanjh

Bruce McEwen

Robert Sapolsky

Charles Duhigg

B J Fogg

 

Contact Antara

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antaraprasad/

Website: https://apconsultantsllc.com/

 

Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info

Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/ 

YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer 

LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true

Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/ 

E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com

Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. 

It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode will be available on Weds 1st July. Thank you for your support!

*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

Looking for strategies to reinvigorate your job search and help you stand out? I had the pleasure of talking with my friend, Ellie Rich-Poole, a former Executive Search Partner & HR Specialist  about this and so much more on Episode 118 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.

In this episode, we will learn about:

How Ellie started her career in the HR in the retail sector,

How she became successful in the highly competitive executive search and recruitment sector,

Building resilience,

Being clear about what you enjoy doing and what energises you at work,

The attributes that HR is looking for in potential hires,

What are headhunters/ executive search consultants looking for in potential candidates?

The value of honest feedback and building your personal Board,

How to stand out and be memorable at an interview,

Ellie’s variation of the STAR method for answering questions at interview and

How to bounce back from being laid off

Ellie is an Executive Career Development Coach dedicated to helping organisations retain and develop their best talent through Executive Coaching, Leadership Team Sessions, Workshops and Speaking. She coaches leaders during pivotal transitions, empowering them to navigate change with confidence, clarity and impact. As both a supporter and challenger, she inspires action and results. 

With over 25 years of experience in HR and Talent, both in-house and within fee earning Consultancy, Ellie brings deep expertise in Leadership Development. After 11 years in Executive Search, latterly as a Partner in a Boutique Search firm, she founded her coaching business in 2016 to inspire, guide and unlock the potential of individuals and teams.

Ellie is certified in Insights Discovery and Strengths Profile. She is passionate about helping leaders and their teams understand their unique strengths and preferences, and achieve their potential, benefitting both the individuals and their organisation.

Having lived in the UK, Germany, Chile and Singapore she thrives in global environments and understands the nuances of leadership across cultures. Wherever she is in the world she is always on the quest for the perfect cup of tea, coming originally from Yorkshire.

She has studied at both Durham and Oxford Universities and is a PCC Level Executive Coach (International Coaching Federation). Recognised as a LinkedIn ‘Top Voice’ for Careers and one of the Top 15 Coaches in London.

 

Contact Ellie

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellierichpoole/

Website: https://www.ellierichpoole.com/

 

Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info

Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/ 

YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer 

LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true

Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/ 

E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com

Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. 

It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode will be available on Weds 3rd June. Thank you for your support!

*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*