Everybody has an official resume or CV that documents their qualifications and experience. But we also have an unofficial or secret resume that is made up of key people, experiences and places that have influenced how we see the world, what is important to us, and how we approach our work. The Secret Resume podcast is a deep dive into the untold stories behind successful leaders and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Melody Moore, it uncovers the life-changing moments and personal experiences that don’t make it onto traditional resumes.
Each episode brings a fresh perspective as diverse guests share their challenges, successes, and defining relationships that shaped their leadership journeys.
This isn’t just about careers—it’s about real, raw human stories that inspire. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, develop as a leader, or gain a deeper understanding of personal growth, The Secret Resume is your key to unlocking success.
You can listen to the secret resume podcast episodes on this page, or find them on all the usual platforms – click on the images below to connect to your favourite:
Series Six - The Entrepreneur Series
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Episode 31 - Joe O'Mahoney - 'Waving Not Drowning'
Welcome to Series Six of the Secret Resume podcast. This is the Entrepreneurs series where Melody explores the entrepreneurial and personal journeys of a range of fascinating business owners.
Today, we’re diving deep into the fascinating life of Joe O’Mahoney, a man who seamlessly juggles the roles of a Board Advisor to consultancies and Professor of consulting at Cardiff University. Joe shares the pivotal moments and personal struggles that have shaped his unique career and insights into the consulting world.
Join us as Joe opens up about his journey, including his upbringing in a hardworking family, the influential figures in his education, and the adventures of launching new technology in the fast-paced world of 3G telecommunications. Joe also offers a candid look into his struggles with anxiety and depression and how they’ve impacted his career decisions and life choices.
You can listen in to an honest conversation on societal expectations, work-life balance, and the art of understanding the world through a philosophical lens.
You can connect with Joe here:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeomahoney/
Website – http://www.joeomahoney.com/
You can find Joe’s book ‘Growth’ here
Joe’s book recommendations:
The Boutique by Greg Alexander – https://amzn.to/425SWbP
Getting Naked by Patrick Lencioni – https://amzn.to/3DWO12M
Co-Intelligence: Living and working with AI by Ethan Mollick – https://amzn.to/3DISLt0
The Debt to Pleasure by John Lanchester – https://amzn.to/3PsMe8c
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig – https://amzn.to/40seMFn
And if you’re on a quest for personal growth or navigating a career transition, check out our Being Free membership. It’s all about finding your own path to freedom with a supportive community by your side. Head over to liberareconsulting.co.uk/being-free to join the waitlist.
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The Secret Resume podcast is a Liberare Consulting production. You can contact us at podcast@liberareconsulting.co.uk and can buy Melody’s book ‘The Inclusive Team: How to Build and Develop Inclusive High Performing Teams’ or a copy of our Inclusive Teams conversation Cards here: https://shorturl.at/XspUX. Use the code podcast10 to get a 10% discount on all of the items on our product page.
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Episode 32 - Stefan Debois - 'Calm But Determined'
Welcome to the second episode of the Entrepreneurship series where we chat with Stefan Debois, the CEO of PointerPro. He shares his journey from engineering graduate to successful entrepreneur, and how unexpected events, like a snowboarding accident, led him to found his own software company.
We also talk about the impact of his fifth-grade maths teacher, whose passion for the subject ignited Stefan’s own love for engineering. It’s a theme we’ve heard several times on The Secret Resume, and amazing how a great teacher can shape your life’s path!
We also explore the themes of work-life balance and the importance of doing activities outside of work, but not overwhelming yourself with obligations. Stefan’s insights on finding balance while running a business might just inspire you to make room for what truly matters. Check out our Being Free Journal if you want to evaluate how balanced your life is: https://doc.liberareconsulting.co.uk/widget/form/PbS4JDPCUXWfno80ihhq
You can connect with Stefan here:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefandebois/
Website – https://app.pointerpro.com/login
Stefan’s book recommendations:
The Art of the Start by Guy Kawasaki – https://amzn.to/40cdWuN
And if you’re on a quest for personal growth or navigating a career transition, check out our Being Free membership. It’s all about finding your own path to freedom with a supportive community by your side. Head over to liberareconsulting.co.uk/being-free to join the waitlist.
The transcript that shows on your screen is automatically generated, therefore we cannot guarantee it is 100% accurate. You can access a copy of the full transcript here.
The Secret Resume podcast is a Liberare Consulting production. You can contact us at podcast@liberareconsulting.co.uk and can buy Melody’s book ‘The Inclusive Team: How to Build and Develop Inclusive High Performing Teams’ or a copy of our Inclusive Teams conversation Cards here: https://shorturl.at/XspUX Use the code podcast10 to get a 10% discount on all of the items on our product page.
Or why not join our community to get access to exclusive benefits and be the first to hear updates and news https://liberare-consulting.ck.page/community
If you are interested in becoming a guest on our show, please fill in the form here: https://liberare-consulting.ck.page/podcast_guest
We are an Amazon affiliate and receive a very small commission if you buy books through our Amazon links.
Find previous Secret Resume Podcast series here:
Series 1 – (Episodes 1-6)
Series 2 – (Episodes 7-12)
Series 3 – Black History Month 2023 (Episodes 13-16)
Series 4 – The Author Series (Episodes 17-23)
Series 5 – The DEI Leader Series (Episodes 24-30)
Transcripts Now Available for Download
We are now uploading the full transcripts for each episode so you can download and share these fascinating conversations in written format. Transcripts can be found here.
We are starting with episodes from the newer series. if you would like a transcript for one of the older episodes, please contact us.
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