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The Career Planning Show

by Alex Rascanu

The Career Planning Show looks into how to launch and grow a fulfilling career. Join Alex Rascanu as he speaks to career planning leaders and individuals with fascinating careers to learn how to align our career with our purpose and strengths, and how to find lasting joy.

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Episodes

  1. 33. On Women’s Career Wellness and Mental Health: Interview with Jazmine Reed-Clark

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family! On the 33rd episode of The Career Planning Show podcast, we feature the interview we conducted in May with Jazmine Reed-Clark, who is a Dallas-based content creator, career wellness coach, and mental health advocate focused on helping...

  2. 32. On Luxury Real Estate in the Caribbean: Interview with Shamon Campbell

    On the 32nd episode of The Career Planning Show, we feature the interview we conducted earlier this year with Toronto-based Shamon Campbell. Shamon is the President of BE Luxury Collection, which provides Caribbean luxury real estate sales services and travel experiences, and a Real Estate...

  3. 31. On Women in STEM Careers: Interview with Nicole Tschierske

    On the 31st episode of The Career Planning Show, we feature an interview conducted earlier this year with Nicole Tschierske. Based in Hamburg, Germany, Nicole helps Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Experts, and Research and Development (R&D) Teams navigate corporate work...

  4. 30. On How to Tap into the Hidden Job Market: Interview with Loren Greiff

    On the 30th episode of The Career Planning Show we feature an interview we conducted earlier this year with Chicago-based Loren Greiff, who provides career coaching services to creatives and marketers looking to tap into the hidden job market and land their next career move. After completing a BA...

  5. 29. On Fatherhood and Work: Interview with Taimur D. Harris III

    On the 29th episode of The Career Planning Show, we feature an interview we conducted earlier this year with Taimur D. Harris III, who hosts Fatherhood - The Involved Father podcast. Taimur has worked as a Motion Capture Athlete for EA Spots in Vancouver, Canada, and is an experienced sales...

  6. 28. The Happy Career Formula: Interview with Jette Stubbs, Career and Business Coach

    On the 28th episode of The Career Planning Show, we feature an interview we conducted with Jette Stubbs, who is a Career and Business Coach, and Podcast Host for Happy Career Formula with Jette Stubbs. Jette is someone I’ve stayed in contact with ever since I interviewed her in April 2021 and I...

  7. 27. On Career Development in Atlantic Canada: Q&A with Margaret Schwartz

    On the 27th episode of The Career Planning Show, we feature an interview we conducted with Margaret Schwartz in April 2021 while she was serving as Strategic and Youth Initiatives Outreach Coordinator with the Government of Nova Scotia. She now serves as Communications and Community Navigator…

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  8. 26. On Career Development: Q&A with Mary Bajorek, Work and Life Coach

    On the 26th episode of The Career Planning Show, we feature an interview with Mary Bajorek. Mary Bajorek is a Canadian work and life coach who helps professionals in transition points in their career to feel confident, agentic and like they're making an impact doing work that feels aligned with…

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  9. 25. “Butterflies in the Trenches:” A Conversation with Curtis Carmichael

    On the 25th episode of The Career Planning Show, we talked with Curtis Carmichael about what inspired him to write the “Butterflies in the Trenches” memoir, his thoughts on success (“success is not making it out, it’s making your life and community better”), his experience cycling from Vancouver…

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  10. 24. Strategies for Your Career Development Journey: A Conversation with Mark Federman, PhD

    The Career Planning Show went through a hiatus for two and a half months, but now we’re back to help you plan and develop your career. On the 24th episode of the podcast, we feature the interview we conducted with Mark Federman earlier this summer. We walk through Mark’s career journey, talk…

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  11. 23. On Data Science: Andrew Berry, Data Science Educator at Lighthouse Labs

    Andrew Berry is a data science educator at Lighthouse Labs. He is passionate about all things data and artificial intelligence. He is also the host of The Pandemic Job Hunt Podcast, a job hunting podcast dedicated to helping professionals find the keys to success in landing a job in the pandemic....

  12. 22. On Continuous Learning and Career Development: Surranna Sandy, CEO of Skills for Change

    Surranna Sandy is the CEO of Skills for Change, a nonprofit organization that provides learning and training opportunities for immigrants and refugees. Surranna has an M.A. and B.A. in Leadership and Management, an M.B.A. and a diploma in Human Resources Management, and certificates in Nonprofit...

  13. 21. On Government Resources for Internationally Trained Professionals and Entrepreneurs: James Muhato, FQR Officer at the Government of PEI

    James Muhato serves as Foreign Qualification Recognition Officer within the Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI)’s Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning. Born in Kenya, he moved to Canada in 2009 to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration at University of PEI. Following his...

  14. 20. On Becoming a Published Writer: Q&A with Louise Claire Johnson, Author of "Behind the Red Door"

    Louise Claire Johnson is a Toronto-based writer and the author of BEHIND THE RED DOOR. Her work has appeared in The Globe & Mail, The Huffington Post, and Darling Magazine. Featured by Notable as a “Young Professional to Watch,” she is a graduate of The Richard Ivey School of Business and Harvard...

  15. 19. On Creating a Media Company and Supporting Newcomers to Canada: Q & A with New Horizons Media's Founder Gerard Keledjian

    Gerard Keledjian is the Founder and Managing Director of New Horizons Media, a multicultural social enterprise for video production and content creation, where he works with a team of internationally-trained media professionals, and Canadian born young graduates and people with disabilities to...

  16. 18. How an Employment Services Agency Can Help You Find Work: Q&A with Program Coordinator Kassandra Marling

    Kassandra Marling serves as Youth Job Connection Program Coordinator at The Yonge Street Mission, a 125 year-old non-profit development agency in Toronto that focuses on responding to immediate needs and helping people move from surviving to thriving through wraparound support and services. She…

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  17. 17. How to Build Your Dream Network: Q&A with Author, Speaker, Investor and Networking Expert J. Kelly Hoey

    Networking expert J. Kelly Hoey is the author of Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships In A Hyper-Connected World (Tarcher Perigee/ Penguin Random House) and hosts the Build Your Dream Network podcast. A frequent speaker and source for networking insights, she has been lauded...

  18. 16. How to Deliver Tangible Results Through Intangible Experiences: Q&A with Chief Experience Officer Dionne Bishop

    Chief Experience Officer Dionne Bishop has 15 years of experience in the marketing and events industry. Dionne has navigated a career that spanned from in-house corporate professional to event freelancer and now owner of Events by Dionne, an event agency for diverse voices. The ability to take...

  19. 15. Collect, Analyze, Augment and Automate: Q&A with Tech Executive and AI Expert Andrew Matte

    Andrew Matte is a Technology Executive with expertise in data science, software engineering and artificial intelligence. Andrew is a language-agnostic technologist who strives to work on meaningful projects. His primary reason for learning to write software was to develop artificial intelligence...

  20. 14. Q&A with Nicolas Del Valle on Becoming an Asset Management Leader and Being a Win-Win Negotiator

    Nicolas Del Valle is an Asset Manager with over 20 years of experience managing facilities including hotels, convention centers, cruise lines, as well as commercial and residential projects. Nicolas serves as the CEO of the Canadian division of Conkrite Capital. Connect with Nicolas Del Valle on...

  21. 13. Q&A with Daniel Verkoeyen on Becoming a Funeral Director and Caring for People During Difficult Times

    Our guest on today's episode of The Career Planning Show is Daniel Verkoeyen. Daniel wants to make the most of this gift of life that he’s been given. He strives to be the best husband and father that he can be, and maintain healthy and positive interpersonal relationships all around. He works as…

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  22. 12. Q&A with Gail Kastning on Purposeful Work, Portfolio Careers, and Understanding the Employer's Needs

    Gail Kastning is a Certified Career Strategist and the owner of Purposeful Careers and DIY Career School ™. She equips job seekers and Career Coaches with knowledge of portfolio careers, independent careers and SMART side hustle strategy helping people build an income streaming mindset. Based in...

  23. 11. Q&A with J.P. Michel on Career Planning and the Challenge Mindset

    J.P. Michel is the creator of the Challenge mindset and the Founder of SparkPath. He has partnered with hundreds of school districts and postsecondary institutions to reimagine career exploration for the future of work. As an industrial-organizational psychology consultant, he worked with…

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  24. 10. Interview with John Bowman on Becoming a Personal Development Coach, and Insights on Career Change and Acceleration

    John Bowman is an executive and personal development coach specializing in career change and acceleration. He has worked in the public and private sectors, in industries ranging from biotechnology to hospitality, and for companies he built himself from the ground up. Through his coaching…

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  25. 9. Q&A with Carolyn McDougall: On Becoming Employment Project Lead at a Hospital, and Employment Resources for Youth with Diverse Abilities

    Carolyn McDougall is an Occupational Therapist at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and Lead for the hospital’s Transition Strategy – Employment Participation Pathways. Carolyn is passionate about the value of work and the importance of gaining work experiences from an early age. She...

  26. 8. Q&A with Kimberlee West: On Becoming a Product Marketer and the Founder of KidsSwag.ca

    Today we have the pleasure of discussing career planning, product marketing and entrepreneurship with Kimberlee West. Kimberlee is a Senior Product Marketing Manager at a US based tech firm and the founders of Kids Swag, an eCommerce business that helps parents diversify their toy and accessory...

  27. 7. Q & A with Gabriela Casineanu: On Becoming a Coach and Author, and Job Search Tips for Introverts

    Gabriela Casineanu is an award-winning author whose journey of self-discovery saw her make a number of transitions along her career path: from engineering and a master of business administration to career coaching, writing, and teaching. She enjoys sharing tips and strategies that help introverts...

  28. 6. Q&A with Prof. Sandford Borins: Public Sector Innovation, Personal Narratives and Academic Careers

    Sandford Borins, Professor Emeritus of Strategic Managment at the University of Toronto, discusses his path to becoming a university professor, the academic research work he has done in the areas of public sector innovation and management narratives, the impact that a professor can have in the...

  29. 5. How to Find a Good Employer and a Good Manager

    On today's episode we dive into how to find a good employer in your chosen profession within your geographical area, as well as how to find a good manager. We also provide two exercises: one to help you come up with your top 10 dream employers and the other to help you come up with your top 10...

  30. 4. How to sidestep ageism in your job search process

    As you work to secure a suitable job and then climb the career ladder, you may face a recruiter, a human resources professional, or a hiring manager who treats you differently than they should simply based on your age. Alex Rascanu reflects on six ways to sidestep age discrimination during your…

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  31. 3. Q&A with Alex Goldstein: Identifying your career path and excelling in your field

    Alex Goldstein shares his journey to becoming a certified protection professional and the owner of GV Group, a physical security and risk management consultancy firm. He walks us through the over 15 years of progressive experience servicing the Canadian public sec tor and private security...

  32. 2. Q&A with Michael Ash: How to get there? Networking, portfolio on an iPad, and more...

    Michael Ash shares his journey to becoming an Integrated Strategy Director, the innovative ways in which he secured interviews and job offers, his experience in the Toronto and London's marketing industries, as well as career planning lessons and resources he has found helpful. Learn more about...

  33. 1. Get clear, get connected and do things with excellence

    3 career planning lessons: (1) get clear; (2) get connected; and (3) approach the job search and interview process with excellence. Questions or suggestions for The Career Planning Show? Let me know at [email protected] Access additional free career planning-related resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

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The Career Planning Show looks into how to launch and grow a fulfilling career. Join Alex Rascanu as he speaks to career planning leaders and individuals with fascinating careers to learn how to align our career with our purpose and strengths, and how to find lasting joy.

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The Career Planning Show looks into how to launch and grow a fulfilling career. Join Alex Rascanu as he speaks to career planning leaders and individuals with fascinating careers to learn how to align our career with our purpose and strengths, and how to find lasting joy.

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