Mel’s story: Crafting a multi-passionate career
Find out how Melissa Chan has crafted a multi-passionate career, doing everything from teaching yoga to advising a Prime Minister. She’s the ultimate ‘slashie’, following her curiosity to explore different interests and enjoying the journey of self-discovery along the way.
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
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