From CEO to advisor with Emily Makiv

In Episode 23 of The Juno Advisory Podcast, Adam and Sharron are joined by Emily Makiv, Senior Business Advisor at Juno Advisory, for an honest conversation about leadership, career transitions, business advisory, and finding purpose in helping business owners grow. Emily reflects on her journey from leading organisations as a CEO to stepping into business advisory, explaining why she knew it was time to move on. While many leaders stay because it's comfortable, Emily shares how recognising she'd stopped learning became the catalyst for a new challenge and a completely different chapter in her career. The conversation explores what a business advisor actually does and why the role goes far beyond strategy. Emily explains how her passion lies in helping founders step back from the day-to-day, see the bigger picture, and make decisions with greater clarity and confidence. She also shares why consulting has become one of the steepest learning curves of her career, exposing her to businesses across a wide range of industries while revealing that many founders face remarkably similar challenges. Adam and Sharron also discuss the power of outside perspective, with Emily sharing a client story where a single question completely changed the direction of a business. Sometimes the biggest opportunity isn't finding something new. It's recognising the value of what you've already built. The episode also explores company culture, leadership, and what attracted Emily to Juno Advisory in the first place. From the brand's authentic tone of voice to finding a team that shared the same values, she explains why culture and alignment mattered far more than simply taking another job. Whether you're leading a business, building a team, or considering your next career move, this episode is packed with practical insights on leadership, culture, hiring, and helping business owners achieve better outcomes. Want to reach out? Contact us at www.junoadvisory.com.au