Finding your ‘why’: Exploring impact-driven careers
- S2E4
- 40:04
- August 11th 2025
Is the concept of a ‘dream job’ a motivation, or can it sometimes be a hindrance to success and happiness? What does it mean to have an impact-driven career, and more importantly, how can we find one?
In this episode, we’re exploring impact-driven careers and how to find your ‘why’ in your work.
Host Jordan is joined by Career Coach Caroline Hickey, and Mike Bernhardt, Business Centre Manager at Brook Street Social Care, to share their own career journeys and how they’ve found meaningful work.
You’ll learn:
- How your 'why' can change over time
- The importance of recognising and leveraging individual strengths
- How to align your careers with personal values and goals.
You can find Caroline on TikTok and on her website, and you can connect with Mike on LinkedIn.
As always, if you are looking to change jobs or find a new one, why not visit the Brook Street website for our latest job postings - there may be a dream role just waiting for you!
PeopleFirst: The Young Careers Podcast
Entering the world of work can be scary; from facing imposter syndrome, to struggling with work life balance; it can feel like we’re the only ones who don’t have it all figured out.
But the PeopleFirst podcast is here to tell you something different. Brought to you by Brook Street, we digest the common issues that young people are facing in the world of work. From balancing remote work with wellbeing, to asking for a pay rise, to navigating painful career gaps, to neurodivergence at work - this is a space for open and honest conversations helping you to make positive changes.
In each episode, host Jordan Spry will chat to incredible guests to break down the issue at hand and make you feel less alone.