A degree may be the reason you begin the journey, but what you learn along the way can shape you just as much. Dr Udaya Rathnayake reflects on resilience, family, financial realities and the lessons he gained while pursuing his PhD in Australia.

In this episode of Lead the Shift Conversations, I sit down with Chale Dodge, a Business Analysis Practice Lead and passionate advocate for professional communities, to explore the experiences that have shaped his approach to career growth, leadership, and service. Chale's journey into business analysis wasn't one he originally planned. An unexpected opportunity opened the door to a career that would eventually see him move from Business Analyst to Senior BA, Lead and Practic

In this episode of Lead the Shift Conversations, I sit down with Dr Victoria Lister, a researcher, workplace coach, and organisational practitioner, to explore the journey behind her remarkable career. From hospitality and advertising to consulting, coaching, and academia, Victoria shares how every career transition, planned or unplanned, contributed to her understanding of voice, purpose, and meaningful work. This conversation is a reminder that we don't always need to have