For the 40th episode of The Career Planning Show, I had the privilege of interviewing Steve Orsini, President and CEO of the Council of Ontario Universities. The Council of Ontario Universities provides a forum for Ontario’s universities to collaborate and advocate in support of their shared mission to the benefit and prosperity of students, commun…

For the 39th episode of The Career Planning Show, I had the privilege of interviewing Tim Andrada, Manager at the Downtown Toronto office of Right at Home Realty, Brokerage. Tim has been in the real estate industry for over 15 years, the last 8 of which have been with Right at Home - “the largest independent real estate brokerage in Canada.” Connec…

Thank you for listening to episode 38 of The Career Planning Show. Our guest today is Keith Hambly, CEO of Fred Victor. Fred Victor is a social service charitable organization that fosters long-lasting and positive change in the lives of homeless and low-income people living across Toronto. Keith is a seasoned leader in the charitable sector in Tor…

Thank you for listening to episode 37 of The Career Planning Show. Our guest today is Ryan Lo, who is passionate about bringing people together to make our cities better. Ryan works on creating positive change for the public good through collaboration and creativity. As Co-Founder of Urban Minds, he works to bridge the gap between youth and decisio…

Thank you for listening to episode 36 of The Career Planning Show. Our guest today is Michael Kalles, President of Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd, Brokerage. His vision and leadership are a large part of the continued success of the company. Over the past 30 years, Michael has built the company from $147 million in gross sales to over $4.5 billion i…

On this episode of The Career Planning Show, we feature the interview with Mark Cadesky, Broker of Record and General Manager at Property.ca Inc., Brokerage which operates popular real estate websites Property.ca, Condos.ca, and MrLoft.ca. If you’ll have any questions for Mark, feel free to connect with him on LinkedIn or reach out to him at markca…

On the 34th episode of The Career Planning Show, we feature the interview with Leanne Nicolle, who serves as the President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto where she is thriving in her role as leader and mentor. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto is an organization entirely dedicated to empowering children and youth to reach their po…

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 millennial women feel secure at work, inspired at home, …

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 Professional with H.G. Christie in the Bahamas. Shamon is a…

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 life so they have more time, headspace and passion to …

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 in English at Skidmore College, Loren worked in a nu…

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 consultant with a demonstrated history in sales developmen…

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 find her insights helpful for career and business deve…

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 with Placemaking 4G and TRIBE Network. A natural connect…

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 who they are. To date, she has helped dozens of people…

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 to Africville in Halifax to raise funds for youth in …

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 about Marshall McLuhan’s work, discuss career development…

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. Connect with Andrew Berry on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medi…

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 Management and Human Resources Management. She is cur…

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 graduation, he worked as Policy Analyst and Regional Coord…

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 University. Louise has studied and worked in Hong Ko…

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 assist Canadian non-profits and small businesses with s…

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 is passionate about working with job seekers as they g…

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 from Forbes (“1 of 5 Women Changing the World of VC/ E…

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 intangible experiences and provide tangible results is …

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 applications and has found joy in developing several …

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 LinkedIn and visit ConkriteCapital.com to learn about…

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 a Funeral Director with a heart to serve the people …

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 Calgary, Alberta, Gail holds a Bachelor of Education …

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 hundreds of leaders from some of the world’s largest organiz…

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 practice, John helps people identify priorities, goals, and c…

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 coordinates employment programming for 80+ youth wit…

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 collection. Learn more about Kimberlee at KimberleeWes…

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 ace their job interviews and boost their careers, ev…

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 development of public policy, and why his teaching styl…

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 dream managers. Resources: - glassdoor: Best Places to …

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 job search process: (1) keep your skills current; (2) …

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 industries, and reflects on the lessons he has gathered alon…

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 Michael at themichaelash.com or hear his latest though…

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 alex@rascanu.com Access additional free career planning-related resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

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