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Living with disability can be hard. People living with disability need to do all the same things as people who do not have disabilities, but must figure out a different way to do them. Dissing My Ability podcast is about helping removing shame, feelings of "otherness," and of feeling alone in disability. Every week guests share in how disability has affected their life, the ups and downs. But more importantly, we focus on how individuals living with disability are rock-stars, and how their d ...
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Welcome to The Difficult Tea Podcast, where hosts Montreece Hardy and Ken Meeker take a deep dive into topics that can be difficult to openly discuss. We believe that the best way to build bridges and generate understanding between people is to have open, honest, empathetic, and candid conversations with an open mind, curious heart, and kind consciousness. Join us as we dive into culture, race, gender, discrimination, disability, education, and the intersectionality of it all. Your table is ...
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Career Practitioner Conversations is a podcast series from the National Career Development Association (NCDA). We provide research, resources, and support to career development professionals all over the world in their work to empower others to achieve their career and life goals. These conversations with industry experts cover a wide variety of relevant topics for today's career practitioners. Legal Disclaimer: NCDA provides these episodes solely for educational and informational purposes. ...
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This episode kicks off a series of conversations that originated with the DEI Symposium, held at NCDA’s 2024 Global Career Development Conference in San Diego, CA. Dr. Cheryl Love leads this conversation: State of the Union DEIBA Panel: Allyship, Accomplice, and the Mental and Emotional Costs Associated. Panelists include: Dr. Nathaniel Brown, Dr. …
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Welcome to Dissing My Ability, a podcast focused in removing shame and stigma associated with disability. Host, Ken Meeker is joined by Meryl K. Evans, CPACC. Meryl is an acclaimed professional speaker and trainer, accessibility marketing consultant, author of Brilliant Outlook Pocketbook and the co-author of Adapting to Web Standards: CSS and Ajax…
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Welcome to Dissing My Ability, a podcast focused in removing shame and stigma associated with disability. On this episode, Julie Oliver, Vice President of Programs with the Foundation for Blind Children (FBC), talks with host Ken Meeker about why “good enough” is the wrong approach and attitude, especially when providing services to the disability …
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In this episode LaChish Rigg, owner of LJR Training and Coaching and Past President of the New Jersey Career Development Association, hosts Steph Jones, a minister, marriage and family therapist, and mindfulness life coach. Both LaChish and Steph work in the school counseling arena, while balancing other roles in the career development space. Their…
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Welcome to the Dissing My Ability Podcast, a podcast focused on de-stigmatizing and removing shame associated with disability. On this episode, creator and host Ken Meeker discusses the two major political parties in the United States platforms with regard to disability. The November 2024 election outcome will affect anyone who lives with or is aff…
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This episode features a conversation about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in career development services. Melissa Venable hosts Dr. Bret Anderson of h2 Communication, LLC and Leeann Fields of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. They discuss the benefits and challenges of using AI tools, sharing examples from their own work. The discussion…
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E7 S2 – W/Guest Dr. Sujata Ives Dr. Ives is a global consultant, leader, international speaker, and international best-selling Author. In this episode, Dr. Ives talks about her recent book Activate Success and how she has embraced each of her identities and not allowed others to define her. She is a graduate of the 2023-2024 NCDA Leadership Academy…
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In this episode, NCDA Professional Development Director Melissa Venable meets with Ken Meeker to discuss Disability Pride Month. Ken is a writer, speaker, podcaster and Certified Professional Coach providing services through his company, Vitality Career Coaching LLC. Ken is also a member of NCDA’s Diversity Initiatives and Cultural Inclusion Commit…
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In this episode, Melissa Venable hosts Dr. Pankaj Desai from NCDA’s International Student Services Committee (ISSC). This conversation introduces the annual ISSC Mini-Conference taking place on Friday, August 9, 10:00-4:00pm CST. The virtual conference theme – Charting Your Course: Career Navigation for International Students in a Changing Landscap…
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Today’s job seekers face a host of challenges from ageism and ghosting to artificial intelligence tools and one-way interviews. This episode captures a conversation about these challenges with two members of the New Jersey Career Development Association’s Board of Directors. Jeanetta Warren is the founder and CEO of JW Professional Writing Services…
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This conversation with NCDA President Carolyn Jones provides an overview of the 2024 Global Career Development Conference and reflections on recent accomplishments. Carolyn shares details about the conference theme, The Interconnection of Career Development and Mental Health: Strategies and Techniques to promote Well-Being and Success, and encourag…
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In this episode, Dr. Bret Anderson sheds light on the multifaceted shifts that are altering the fabric of the corporate world. Discover the connections between DEI initiative, artificial intelligence, and legislation as they shape the hiring process for many employers. Bret also shares his expertise in the development and use of employer-fit algori…
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Learn more about the work of NCDA’s Government Relations Committee! In this episode Co-Chairs Shelby McIntyre and Elle O’Flaherty share the work of this vital, volunteer committee to help shape NCDA’s nonpartisan policy platform, provide resources to career development professionals, and bring attention to state-level legislation. They emphasize ho…
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Date Given: Sept 9, 2023 This is a time of the year when we are naturally drawn to prophecy. Instead of looking at specific prophetic events, let’s back up and see prophecy from a different perspective. God reveals Himself through prophecies, and this can give us confidence when others may fail to see God’s hand.…
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This episode is the third in a three-part series of conversations about career development and collaborative negotiation with Justin Wright (moderator), Tad Mayer, and Carly Inkpen – authors of Finding a Job that Loves You Back. They are joined by Courtney Warnsman, NCDA Trustee for Private Practice, Business-Industry and Agencies. It is not uncomm…
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This episode is the second in a three-part series of conversations about career development and collaborative negotiation with Justin Wright (moderator), Tad Mayer, and Carly Inkpen – authors of Finding a Job that Loves You Back. They are joined by Courtney Warnsman, NCDA Trustee for Private Practice, Business-Industry and Agencies. The discussion …
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This episode is the first in a three-part series with Justin Wright (moderator), Tad Mayer, and Carly Inkpen - authors of Finding a Job that Loves You Back - who are joined by Courtney Warnsman, NCDA Trustee for Private Practice, Business-Industry and Agencies. The discussion begins with the development of working definitions of coaching, advising,…
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This episode features a conversation with Yoko Kono, Director of Careers and Partnerships at the College Board, and Aurelia Moss, an experienced educator and middle and high school counselor. The conversation is led by NCDA’s Celeste Hall. Celeste has a long history with NCDA including serving as the Trustee for School Counselors and Specialists on…
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This episode explores the mission and work of the Coalition for Career Development (CCD) Center. Dr. Sharon Givens, a past president of NCDA and CEO of Training Visions, hosts CCD Board Member and former Chair Dr. Bryan Albrecht, current Board Chair Dr. Annette Parker, and CEO Dr. Eva Mitchell. Dr. Givens also serves as a current CCD Board Member. …
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This episode continues our “Career Development Around the World” series led by Dr. Lakeisha Mathews. Lakeisha is joined by Elizabeth Thomas, an American career counselor working in Vienna, Austria. Elizabeth shares her personal experiences with the challenges of working, and looking for work, outside of your home country. From language barriers and…
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