Episodes

  • 44 [Impact Series] The Power of Strengths-Based Leadership | Eva Brookes
    Jul 7 2025

    In the premiere episode of Impact at Work, David Macciocca and Jo Vohland sit down with Eva Brookes - Strengths Practitioner, to explore what real impact in the workplace looks like.

    Eva brings a unique perspective from her experience as a senior global talent leader and a certified strengths practitioner. She explains that impact is not just about output or scale. It's about alignment. When people understand their strengths, they perform better, feel more fulfilled, and stay energised in their roles.

    This episode explores how strengths-based leadership can transform teams, support inclusion, and prevent burnout. Eva shares how impact starts with self-awareness and becomes truly meaningful when it's personal, sustainable, and shared.

    Key Topics:
    01:22 – Meet Eva Brookes and her approach to making impact
    03:30 – Why strengths are central to meaningful work
    06:10 – What energises us vs. what drains us at work
    08:45 – How leaders can use strengths to drive inclusion and performance
    11:00 – Career advice for talent professionals navigating change
    14:20 – Building teams that complement each other’s strengths
    16:40 – Why self-awareness matters more than ever
    18:55 – Final thoughts on making impact sustainable

    If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-tos.

    Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists or click on the pricing page to learn about our new 60-day pilot program.

    Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMyJob, we are so grateful when you do that!

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    39 mins
  • 43 [Grad Series] Why Grad Leaders Need a Seat at the Table | Natalie Gibbons from Westpac
    Jun 25 2025

    In this episode of the VMJPod Graduate Recruitment Series, David Macciocca and Steven Nield sit down with Natalie Gibbons, Graduate Programs Manager at Westpac.

    Natalie shares how she’s built influence and earned trust within one of Australia’s biggest banks, ultimately securing a seat at the table where real change happens. From transforming graduate experiences to shaping strategic workforce decisions, she walks us through what it takes to go beyond “just running the grad program.”

    Whether you’re new to early careers or stepping into leadership, this episode is packed with insights on career growth, advocacy, and impact.

    Key Topics:
    02:15 – Natalie’s role and scope of Westpac’s national grad program
    06:00 – Building trust and earning a seat at the table
    10:10 – Why it’s important for grad leaders to own the full lifecycle
    13:50 – Tailoring programs to meet both business and candidate needs
    17:05 – Collaborating across departments to lift early careers visibility
    21:40 – Advice for building internal credibility and buy-in
    26:30 – Westpac’s shift toward future-skills-based hiring
    30:00 – Supporting grads beyond onboarding: growth and retention
    34:45 – Natalie’s take on the evolving role of grad leaders
    37:10 – Final thoughts and advice for early talent professionals

    If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-tos.

    Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists or click on the pricing page to learn about our new 60-day pilot program.

    Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMyJob, we are so grateful when you do that!

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    42 mins
  • 42 [Grad Series] How to Build Grad Hiring Momentum That Lasts | Kelly Pfeffer from Suncorp
    Jun 19 2025

    In this episode of the VMJPod Graduate Recruitment Series, David Macciocca and Steven Nield speak with Kelly Pfeffer, Graduate Talent Lead at Suncorp.

    Kelly shares what it really takes to build long-term momentum in graduate hiring — from managing 10,000+ applications to supporting hiring leaders and earning trust with candidates. She explains why grad recruitment can’t be rushed, how to help leaders hire for potential (not just experience), and where technology and automation can free up time for the moments that matter.

    If you’re playing the long game in early careers, this episode is full of smart, sustainable advice.

    Key Topics Include:
    02:35 – Overview of Suncorp’s graduate and intern programs
    07:30 – Why grad recruiters are both competitive and deeply connected
    13:00 – Setting expectations early in the candidate journey
    19:00 – Supporting hiring leaders to hire for potential, not experience
    24:55 – A shift in mindset: grads taking ownership of their development
    27:00 – From CVs to capabilities: shifting how we assess grads
    29:30 – Advice for early talent teams starting out
    34:24 – Building momentum: why grad hiring takes time
    38:42 – The future role of a grad recruiter
    42:20 – Let tech handle the volume, so you can focus on people
    45:00 – Common challenges and the future of early careers
    47:30 – Final reflections and closing thanks

    If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-tos.

    Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists or click on the pricing page to learn about our new 60-day pilot program.

    Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMyJob, we are so grateful when you do that!

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    48 mins
  • 41 [Customer] Haleon's Employer Brand Journey | Emma Lang
    Jun 16 2025

    In this episode, host Megan Alexander sits down with Emma Lang, the APAC Employer Brand and Recruitment Marketing Lead at Haleon.

    Emma shares how her team embraced VideoMyJob to scale branded video content across the organisation, build trust with talent, and turn employees into powerful brand advocates.

    Emma and her team didn’t just adopt video content for the sake of trendiness—they set clear objectives to drive meaningful outcomes, and this episode is packed with ket takeaways for anyone looking to build or evolve their employer brand.

    • [00:00:00] - Introduction and Welcome
    • [00:02:25] - Emma’s Role at Haleon and Overview of the Team
    • [00:06:15] - Previous Challenges in Employee Story Content
    • [00:08:12] - Key Goals During the VideoMyJob Pilot
    • [00:11:00] - Adoption and Implementation Experience
    • [00:16:30] - Impact and Engagement Metrics Post-Integration
    • [00:30:15] - Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations


    If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-tos.

    Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists or click on the pricing page to learn about our new 60-day pilot program.

    Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMyJob, we are so grateful when you do that!

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    39 mins
  • 40 [Grad Series] Scaling Grad Programs from the Ground Up | Stuart Clark from AustralianSuper
    Jun 10 2025

    In this episode of the VMJPod Graduate Recruitment Series, David Macciocca and Steven Nield speak with Stuart Clark, Early & Diverse Careers Manager at AustralianSuper.

    From building a graduate program from scratch to expanding internationally, Stuart shares his journey, lessons learned, and the innovative strategies that are shaping the fund's early careers success. Whether you're just starting a graduate program or looking to refine an existing one, this episode is full of actionable insights.

    Key Topics Include:
    00:20 – Meet Stuart Clark from AustralianSuper
    01:10 – Stuart’s early careers journey and role overview
    03:12 – Starting the graduate program from scratch
    05:40 – Structuring the program for long-term growth
    08:25 – Embedding inclusion into early careers
    11:10 – The challenge of employer branding in superannuation
    14:35 – Expanding internationally: UK and beyond
    17:50 – Maintaining consistency across regions
    20:15 – Internal stakeholder engagement and program buy-in
    23:30 – Advice for building a graduate program from the ground up
    26:45 – Final reflections and future of early careers at AustralianSuper

    If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-tos.

    Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists or click on the pricing page to learn about our new 60-day pilot program.

    Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMyJob, we are so grateful when you do that!

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    40 mins
  • 39 [Grad Series] The Future of Graduate Recruitment | Heather Hunt from Deloitte
    Jun 4 2025

    In this episode of the VMJPod Graduate Recruitment Series, David Macciocca and Steven Nield sit down with Heather Hunt, Graduate Talent Acquisition Lead at Deloitte. Heather shares what it takes to stand out in a competitive market, how Deloitte is connecting with future talent earlier and why internal mobility is key to long-term retention.

    From shifting university engagement strategies to strengthening partnerships with professional bodies like CAANZ, Heather offers practical insights into what’s changing—and what’s working—across the graduate landscape.

    Key Topics Covered:
    00:14 – Heather’s background and early talent journey
    02:10 – Challenges in attracting accounting students
    03:56 – Partnering with CAANZ to boost industry interest
    06:04 – The importance of data in shaping recruitment strategy
    10:00 – Exploring new outreach models and content
    15:28 – Shifting the conversation with high school engagement
    20:22 – Making internal mobility part of the graduate experience
    26:40 – Heather’s advice for future-focused early careers teams

    If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-tos.

    Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists or click on the pricing page to learn about our new 60-day pilot program.

    Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMyJob, we are so grateful when you do that!

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    45 mins
  • 38 [Grad Series] Designing a Meaningful Graduate Experience | James Schlunke from Capgemini
    May 28 2025

    In this episode of the VMJPod Graduate Recruitment Series, hosts David Macciocca and Steven Nield chat with James Schlunke, Graduate Program Senior Manager at Capgemini. James shares how Capgemini has scaled their graduate program, embedded a values-first hiring mindset, and created a strong sense of belonging for early talent across Australia and beyond.

    Whether you're refining your approach or building from scratch, James offers practical takeaways on personalising the graduate journey, gaining stakeholder buy-in, and measuring what really matters.

    Key Topics:
    01:14 – Meet James Schlunke and Capgemini's graduate program
    03:38 – From operations to attraction: James' journey
    06:12 – Defining a values-led hiring approach
    09:45 – Elevating the graduate experience across locations
    13:06 – How to scale with a personal touch
    15:41 – Embedding a sense of belonging
    19:03 – Lessons from Capgemini’s regional talent strategy
    21:57 – Aligning hiring with internal mobility
    24:36 – How James uses video to increase impact
    27:04 – Advice for early careers leaders scaling programs
    29:16 – Final reflections and where to connect

    If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-tos.

    Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists or click on the pricing page to learn about our new 60-day pilot program.

    Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMyJob, we are so grateful when you do that!

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    40 mins
  • 37 [Customer] Elevating the Candidate Experience | Jasmine Bernabe from Westpac
    May 26 2025

    In this episode of the VMJPod, host Megan Alexander sits down with Jasmine Barnabe, a Graduate Programs Consultant at Westpac, to discuss their recent participation in the VideoMyJob (VMJ) Pilot Program in partnership with GradConnection.

    They explore the journey of incorporating video content to enhance the candidate experience for graduates, the insights gained through this initiative, and the impressive outcomes that followed.

    • [00:00:10] - Introduction to the podcast and guest
    • [00:04:00] - Overview of Jasmine's role and the VMJ pilot
    • [00:09:06] - Discussion on the video content creation process
    • [10:38] - Presentation of key results post-implementation
    • [15:01] - Insights on the importance of visibility and representation
    • [19:57] - Jasmine’s summary of the pilot program impact

    If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-tos.

    Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists or click on the pricing page to learn about our new 60-day pilot program.

    Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMyJob, we are so grateful when you do that!

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    18 mins