Ep 25 - Empowering Gen Z: Insights from Orla Canney on Career Development

<p>In this episode of the Core Brands podcast, host Roberta Rechena welcomes Orla Canney, the founder of OCC Consulting, who shares her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship. Orla discusses her background in HR and her passion for people development, particularly focusing on career growth for Gen Z professionals. She reflects on the challenges she faced while transitioning from a corporate job to running her own business full-time, emphasizing the importance of networking and seeking advice from experienced mentors. Orla also highlights the evolving workplace dynamics, particularly how Gen Z values work-life balance and personal fulfillment over traditional job security and financial incentives.</p><p></p><p><b>Keywords</b></p><p>Orla Canney, OCC Consulting, Gen Z career development, entrepreneurship, work-life balance, career reflection, networking, personal growth, AI in the workplace, corporate transition</p><p></p><p><b>Takeaways</b></p><p>"I want to give this a good go." </p><p>"It's not just about moving up the corporate ladder; it's about learning." </p><p>"What gives me hope is the Gen Z, the digitally natives who were born with constant change." </p><p>"It's more about how you feel, your impact, and your balance."</p><p> "The no is always guaranteed; what's the best that can happen?"</p><p></p><p><b>Sound bites</b></p><p>""I want to give this a good go.""</p><p> ""What gives me hope is the Gen Z, the digitally natives who were born with constant change."" </p><p>""The no is always guaranteed; what's the best that can happen?"</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Orla Canney and OCC Consulting 01:45 Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship 06:16 Understanding Gen Z in the Workplace 11:19 The Importance of Career Reflection Workshops 19:02 Challenges and Lessons in Entrepreneurship 26:56 Resources and Personal Growth Strategies</p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Orla:</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/orla-canney/" target="_blank">Linkedin</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/occ_consulting/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Resources mentioned:</b> Book: </p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4qVWUNi" target="_blank">The Let Them Theory, Mel Robbins</a></li><li>Shout out to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/yvonnetchrakian_manifest/" target="_blank">Yvonne Tchrakian</a></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Stay connected with Roberta:</b></p><ul><li>Follow on Instagram: ⁠<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/designbyroberta" target="_blank"><b>@designbyroberta</b></a>⁠ and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/coreandformdesign" target="_blank"><b>⁠@coreandformdesign</b></a>⁠</li><li>Connect on ⁠LinkedIn⁠: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertarechena/" target="_blank"><b>Roberta Rechena</b></a></li><li>Subscribe to the Core Letters newsletter for updates</li><li>Visit the ⁠<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coreandformdesign.com/" target="_blank"><b>Core and Form website⁠</b></a></li><li>Book a <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://hub.coreandformdesign.com/public/appointment-scheduler/67507ecbea2d9b003ab8aa5f/schedule" target="_blank"><b>Free Discovery Call</b></a> if you’re interested in collaborating!</li></ul>