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Five For Two Careers

Five For Two Careers

Adelle Thompson 179 Episodes Jul 15, 2026

Welcome to the 5 for 2 podcast an empowering space for ambitious women to learn, grow and finally feel confident enough to make the moves they've always wanted in their career. Hosted by Career and Confidence coach Adelle T (@coachadellet) Around here we are done trading 5 days of misery for 2 days of fun. If you're ready to stop doubting who you are, take your career to the next level and make serious money moves then you're in the right place You in? Then pop in your AirPods Carry on the conversation by checking out my coaching services here https://www.atenrich.com/coaching-services

Episodes

EP 177. Why I stopped asking for Pay rises
EP 177. Why I stopped asking for Pay rises Jul 15, 2026 00:25:23 Why did I stop asking for pay rises?Because I realised there are things that can be worth far more than an extra £5k a year.In this episode, I'm talking about why salary isn't the only thing you should be negotiating and how thinking beyond your payslip can dramatically improve your quality of life and long term wealth.I share:Why and how I asked for shares.How to negotiate benefits that c
EP 176. How to Network when you hate it
EP 176. How to Network when you hate it Jul 8, 2026 00:31:18 If you're an introvert like me, hate small talk or just feel awkward speaking to people you don't know, this episode is for you.Networking doesn't have to mean working the room, collecting business cards (QR codes these days😂 ) or pretending to be someone you're not. It's just about speaking to people and building relationships that can open doors.In this episode, I'm shari
EP 175. How to Build a Side Hustle That Can Replace Your 9-5
EP 175. How to Build a Side Hustle That Can Replace Your 9-5 Jun 10, 2026 00:31:00 Everyone loves the idea of leaving their 9 to 5. Fewer people talk about what its actually like to build a business alongside it.I recently got asked by one of my Instagram followers if I could give tips on how to build a side hustle so you can leave your job. In this episode I talk side hustles, portfolio careers and why relying on a single income stream might be risky these days.  I'm sharin
EP 174. How I got into Human Resources without qualifications or experience
EP 174. How I got into Human Resources without qualifications or experience May 27, 2026 00:35:19 Sometimes the people getting opportunities aren’t the most qualified on paper they’re the people who know how to sell what they already have.  You might think you need a HR degree, CIPD qualification or years of experience before anyone will give you a chance in Human Resources.That wasn’t my story. Instead I did it with zero experience or qualifications and 17 years later I'm still here.If yo
EP 173. How to Use AI to Get a Better Job & More Money (And No, It’s Not Just Your CV)
EP 173. How to Use AI to Get a Better Job & More Money (And No, It’s Not Just Your CV) May 6, 2026 00:26:58 Everyone’s talks about using AI to rewrite their CV.But that’s actually one of the most basic ways to use it in your job search.In this episode, I’m breaking down how AI can actually help you get a better job and more money, from figuring out what roles you’re best suited to, preparing for interviews, improving your networking and communicating your experience in a way that hiring managers underst
EP 172. Everyone Says They Hate Sales… Then Wonder Why They're Broke
EP 172. Everyone Says They Hate Sales… Then Wonder Why They're Broke Apr 29, 2026 00:15:10 Career Power Series | Episode 2So many people say they hate sales.But honestly if you can’t sell… your career will struggle.Because your career is sales (even when you don't work in Sales)- You’re selling your skills in interviews.- Selling your value in promotion conversations.- Selling your ideas in meetings- Selling your potential to decision makers.And the people who earn more?They know ho
EP 171. Everything Is Negotiable — If You're the Strongest Candidate
EP 171. Everything Is Negotiable — If You're the Strongest Candidate Apr 22, 2026 00:20:45 People think the most qualified person gets the job.They don’t.They don’t even have the most negotiation power!The person with the strongest interview has the most leverage to negotiate salary, benefits, and future opportunities.And that’s a big difference.In this episode, I break down why qualifications and experience alone don’t give you the leverage you need to negotiate.Because negotiation pow
EP 170. From Classroom to Corporate - The Six Figure Skills Teachers Already have (& Don't even know it) w/ Dr. Jazmyne Dionne
EP 170. From Classroom to Corporate - The Six Figure Skills Teachers Already have (& Don't even know it) w/ Dr. Jazmyne Dionne Apr 15, 2026 01:01:39 If you've been following the series on Instagram you know I've been sharing the steps I took to leave teaching and get in recruitment then HR. Well on this weeks episode I’m joined by Jazmyne, also known as Pretty Rich Teacher, to talk about leaving teaching and building a career beyond the classroom.Jazmyne shares her journey from teaching to a six figure career, including corporate Ed Te
EP 169. Some Industries are just Broke!
EP 169. Some Industries are just Broke! Apr 8, 2026 00:18:25 Some industries are simply just broke, they are known not to pay well so instead of fighting for your life to get more money it might be time to consider alternative action.I used to be a teacher so I get it, but I also know there comes a point for some of us where we have to choose.. The Cause or The Money So this week I talk about...How to know if an industry can't afford you How to get the
EP 168. The One Thing that got me Every Job Offer since the Early 2000s
EP 168. The One Thing that got me Every Job Offer since the Early 2000s Mar 31, 2026 00:21:47 Every industry has a currency.For some it’s profit but for others its not. Yet every industry and organisation is measuring value somehow.Once you understand what that is, you can position your experience in a way that gets you hired.In this episode I talk about:Why every industry has a currency (even the ones that don’t make sales)How to figure out what that currency is in your fieldWhy most peop
EP 167. Why Your ‘Pay Rise’ Is Basically Minimum Wage in Disguise
EP 167. Why Your ‘Pay Rise’ Is Basically Minimum Wage in Disguise Mar 25, 2026 00:14:10 You’ve been getting your annual 3–5% performance pay rise… but does it actually get you anywhere? Spoiler... for most experienced high performing talent in the UK, it doesn’t.In this episode, I break down why these standard pay rises barely outpace inflation and actually track minimum wage meaning your expertise can end up being worth the same as entry-level employees.I share...How to Spot when yo
EP 166. Should you Accept a Counter Offer?
EP 166. Should you Accept a Counter Offer? Mar 18, 2026 00:12:28 In my opinion accepting a counter offer is one of the worse career moves you can make and this week I'll share why and how you can use it if you really need to...How counter offers lose you leverage in your careerWhen a counter offer can be helpfulWhat your employer does next after they give you a counter offer------For access to my Masterclasses or to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head over

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