There’s a wealth of academic research on how careers actually work, how networks function, what drives motivation, and the power of sponsorship, but most people never see it. At the same time, professionals are making high-stakes career decisions without a clear strategy.

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From medical laboratories to the executive suite, Libby Secomb’s career journey is anything but conventional. Now CFO for Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Libby brings a rare blend of clinical insight and financial acumen to one of Australia’s leading cancer research and treatment institutions. She joined Atlas Director, Craig Gorton, for our Pathways Podcast to talk about navigating career pivots, overcoming imposter syndrome, and what it takes to lead with purpose in a financially constrained and deeply human sector like healthcare.

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Employee engagement has become more than just a buzzword in today’s work culture — it’s a key ingredient for sustainable success. Engaged employees don’t just show up to work, they bring energy, purpose and commitment to everything they do. But what exactly does that mean, and why should you as business and a leader invest in it?

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With over two decades of experience spanning finance, technology and risk — Paul O’Rourke brings a uniquely pragmatic lens to the evolving enterprise risk landscape. Now Chief Risk Officer at Tabcorp, Paul is redefining what that title means, finding ways to encourage business innovation (safely, of course) and building strong, agile and complementary teams, to tackle what lies ahead. He joined Atlas Director, Craig Gorton, for our Pathways Podcast.

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After an impressive career at the top for Australian Energy Operations, United Energy, CitiPower and Powercor — it’s no surprise that Kate Webster has been entrusted with the role of Group Chief Financial Officer for utilities powerhouse, Jemena.

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When you’re hiring for a key role and you’re focused on trying to fill a resources gap for your team, it’s easy to get so caught up in finding and locking-in ‘the one’, that the other candidates, the ones you didn’t select, fall down the priority list — further and further, becoming a distant memory.

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Studies demonstrate time and time again, that good mentoring can lead an individual to greater career success, more opportunities, even promotions and pay rises. But the value of having someone invested in your professional and personal development isn’t just reflected in our career results.

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What exactly is in-store for 2025 for the accounting and financial services industry? Download the 2025 Salary Guide to access insights on upcoming trends, opportunties and salary ranges for each area of expertise.

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