JobsWorth
JobsWorth
John Hawker
JobsWorth - John Hawker
1 hour 40 minutes Posted Apr 16, 2025 at 4:00 am.
Intro
The Journey of Starting a Business During a Pandemic
Reflections on Childhood Aspirations and Career Paths
The Role of Family and Influences in Career Choices
Creative Pursuits and the Challenge of Follow-Through
The Importance of Validation and Self-Doubt
Role Models and Their Impact on Personal Growth
Lessons from Early Work Experiences
The Significance of Taking Risks and Overcoming Fear
The Influence of Stereotypes in the Workplace
The Stigma of Recruitment
Impact of Recruitment on Lives
Personal Stories of Transformation
Artistic Expressions and Family Influence
The Weight of Depression
Navigating Mental Health and Career
The Complexity of Passion
Work-Life Balance in a Digital Age
Nostalgic Movie Moments
Parental Anxiety and Career Guidance
The Pressure of Career Choices
Reflections on Education and Career Paths
Creative Influences in Recruitment
The Impact of AI on Recruitment
Life Advice for the Next Generation
Building Rapport and Authenticity
The Purpose Behind the Podcast
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Show notes

This week we flip the script on the traditional JobsWorth format.

It’s my turn to be on the receiving end of a barrage of questions and there’s only one person I’d trust with the job. My little brother Luke Adam Hawker.

This conversation was super special. As well as talking about our careers, what it takes to start a business and how we juggle work and fatherhood, we also explore the importance of creativity (regardless of what you do for a living), my struggles with mental health, my discomfort with what I do for a living and how I’m slowly overcoming it (13 years in) and the pros and cons of stereotypes. 

Luke and I also go to war (kinda) on why I’m so against the word ‘passion’ when it comes to work. 

We laugh, I cry, our Mum walks in half way through unannounced. It's a riot. 

A HUGE thank you to Luke for putting so much effort into coming up with the questions as well as for reaching out to some special guests and getting them involved too. 

Please enjoy this conversation with...errr...me 🤷

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