Melissa Chan | Journey of discovery – how she’s turned different interests into a multi-passionate career

What She Did Next

Melissa Chan has been a career changer throughout her working life, driven by a desire to learn and embrace new experiences.

During her 15-year career, she’s done everything from teaching yoga to advising a Prime Minister… and she’s also spent time in both the corporate and creative fields as a management consultant, writer and documentary maker.

Melissa is what you might call the ultimate ‘slashie’ – or what these days is often referred to as ‘multi-passionate’ – following her curiosity to explore different interests and talents, and enjoying the journey of self-discovery along the way.

Having recently finished up working with Malcolm Turnbull, during and post his political career, and making the documentary series Women’s Work, shining a light on financial issues facing women, Melissa is now getting ready to launch an exciting business venture of her own.

In this episode, Melissa chats with host Jacqui Ooi about:

· What’s led her to make big career leaps throughout her working life

· Her various career chapters from working in PR to working for a PM

· What she’s learned from throwing herself into different work environments and industries

· The role of confidence, values and identity in her career change journey

· Her best tips and recommendations for aspiring career changers

For more inspiring career change stories, tips and resources, sign up to our newsletter: https://whatshedidnext.com.au/

MELISSA’S RECOMMENDATIONS

Read:

‘Big Magic’ by Elizabeth Gilbert

Inspired by:

Her mum, the OG career changer!

CONNECT WITH MEL

Watch her doco: https://womenswork.org.au/

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefullestmel/

CREDITS

Host and producer: Jacqui Ooi

Associate producer: Catherine Cavill

Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatshedidnextpodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatshedidnextpodcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/what-she-did-next-podcast

What She Did Next acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which this podcast is made, the Wodi Wodi people of the Dharawal nation. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

---

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.