Best BRET Career Development Podcasts (2024)

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Animating Cultural Identity: Breaking Barriers in the Animation Industry // Episode 8241 - Jorge R. Gutierrez 1:15:41

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Original Recording Date: Aug. 1, 2024 Emmy and Annie Award-winning Jorge R. Gutierrez joins us to discuss his remarkable journey in the animation industry. Proudly on the autism spectrum, Jorge shares how his Mexican heritage and passion for pop and folk culture have shaped his creative vision. From directing the Golden Globe-nominated "The Book of…

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From Field to Studio: Navigating Sports Media // Breaking The Biz Podcast // Jason Galvin #7245 55:54

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Original Recording Date: July 26, 2024 In this episode of Breaking the Biz, we’re thrilled to sit down with Jason Galvin, a seasoned sports broadcaster who has worn many hats in the world of journalism. From covering breaking news for USA Today Sports to play-by-play announcing on the Pac-12 Digital Networks, Jason’s journey has taken him to some o…

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Breaking Barriers in Tech and Beyond // Episode 7244 - Lola Rheaume 51:40

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Original Recording Date: July 24, 2024 In this episode of Breaking the Biz, we talk with Lola Rheaume, a trailblazer in tech and a fierce advocate for queer, femme, and neurodivergent individuals. Lola shares her journey of pursuing a career as a Solutions Architect while attending Austin Community College’s Software Engineering program. As someone…

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Breaking Into Voiceover Work // Episode 7243 - Simone Serra 56:05

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Original Recording Date: July 17, 2024 In this episode, we dive into the world of voiceover artistry with Simone Serra, a seasoned performer who has mastered the art of storytelling to elevate brand messages with authenticity and impact. With over 20 years of acting experience and five years in the voiceover industry, Simone shares how she keeps a …

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Breaking Into Comic Books // Episode 7242 - Mark McKenna 51:29

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Original Recording Date: July 8, 2024 In this captivating episode of "Breaking the Biz," the hosts explore the storied career of Mark McKenna, a comic book creator with 38 years of experience at the helm of some of the most iconic titles in the industry. With nearly 1,000 comics to his name and over 12,000 pages showcasing his ink work, Mark has le…

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Managing Multiple Roles: Self-Care for Helping Professionals with LaChish Rigg and Steph Jones 28:16

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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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Breaking Into Compositing & Animation // Episode 7241 - Sam Pagan 47:38

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Original Recording Date: 7/2/24 This episode features Sam Pagan, an accomplished artist in the animation industry who brings blockbuster worlds to life through lighting and compositing. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Sam's deep connection to nature and love for adventure have shaped his creative approach, infusing his work with dynamic, action-pac…

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AI and the Evolution of Career Development Services with Bret Anderson and Leeann Fields 43:20

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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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Disability Pride Month with Ken Meeker 21:09

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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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Breaking Into Storyboard Development // Episode 6248 - Marc Sánchez 47:06

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Marc Andrew Sánchez hails from Yuma, Arizona, where growing up on the border profoundly influenced his perspective, straddling the cultural divide as a Mexican-American. He graduated from UCLA with a Masters in Fine Arts focus Animation production (2022). Under the mentorship of animation luminaries like Charles Sheetz, Mark Kirkland, Aaron Ehasz, …

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NCDA's International Student Services Committee 2024 Mini-Conference with Dr. Pankaj Desai 15:29

2M ago15:29

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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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Breaking Into Voice Over Careers // Episode 6247 - Jazzy Frizzle 53:16

2M ago53:16

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In this episode of "Breaking the Biz," we sit down with the incredibly talented Jazzy Frizzle, a versatile voice-over artist with a rich background in ADR, commercial, animation, and video game voice-over work. Jazzy shares her journey into the world of voice acting, discussing how she breathes life into products, characters, and stories across var…

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Breaking Into Casting // Episode 6246 - Jacqui Pitman 58:13

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In this episode of "Breaking the Biz," we sit down with the legendary Jacqui Pitman from Pitman Casting. With a career spanning decades, Jacqui has become a powerhouse in the world of Reality Casting, known for her ability to spot and nurture talent for Nationwide Competitive Reality Shows, Docu-series, Occupational Casting, In-studio Game Shows, D…

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The Challenges of Today's Job Search with Jeanetta Warren and Paul Cecala 22:43

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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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Breaking Into Music Supervising // Episode 6245 - Robert Rudkin 1:01:07

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Join us for an exclusive conversation with three-time Emmy® nominated Music Supervisor Robert Rudkin, who has over 16 years of experience in seamlessly linking music to picture. Our guest excels in navigating the fast-paced world of content production, executing a wide range of media projects from initial concept to final product. Discover how they…

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Breaking Into Producing // Episode 6244 - Jason Wolk 37:07

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Original Recording Date: June 12, 2024 Jason Wolk was born and reared in The Bronx, NY before transplanting to Los Angeles to graduate from University of Southern California. Wolk is a product of an attorney and schoolteacher which helped mold his ability to multitask, prioritize and educate at the same time. ‍ Wolk is a natural born leader, and he…

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Breaking Into Comedic Passion // Episode 6243 - Dave Williamson 56:36

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Original Recording Date: June 11, 2024 After ascending the corporate ladder in his family's South Florida car business, Dave Williamson discovered a passion for making his customers smile, but found true fulfillment in making them laugh. Since then, he has excelled in nearly every major domestic comedy festival, consistently reaching the finals or …

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Episode 6242 - Marissa Tomas 59:08

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Original Recording Date: June 6, 2024 Marissa Tomas Main is originally from Burbank, California and graduated from University of California Santa Barbara with a BA in Economics with an emphasis in Accounting. After college, she worked as an assurance associate (AKA an Auditor) for an Accounting firm in LA. During her course of auditing, she enjoyed…

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Episode 6241 - Jamie Dee Hart 49:49

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Original Recording Date: June 3, 2024 Jamie Dee Hart is a music rights management advocate who is passionate about giving back to the industry by educating independent creators at all levels of their career. Her expertise is grounded in guiding artists to comprehend the crucial aspect of royalty collection, which is often overlooked but vital for e…

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NCDA Updates: 2024 Conference Overview with Carolyn Jones 15:25

4M ago15:25

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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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Episode 5246 - Sophia Sambo 1:06:12

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Original Recording Date: February 23, 2024 Sophia Sambo is an interdisciplinary artist and writer with an impressive academic background. She holds a B.F.A. and an M.F.A., and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Humanities and Culture, with additional certifications in Museum Studies and Creative Writing. She has dedicated herself to rigorous academic…

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Episode 5245 - Sydney Alston 1:00:12

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Original Recording Date: February 21, 2024 Sydney Alston is a dynamic entertainment manager known for his comprehensive expertise across all dimensions of the music industry. With an illustrious background spanning artist development, A&R, marketing, sales, and promotion, Sydney's multifaceted skill set has consistently driven success in the indust…

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Evolving Cultural Leadership: Tools and Considerations for Recruiting and Retaining Talent with Dr. Bret Anderson 30:32

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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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Episode 5244 - Dillon Evans 47:35

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Original Recording Date: May 16, 2024 Dillon is a Show Caller & Stage Manager and currently resides in Las Vegas. Recently working in Greater China and the Middle East, his experiences abroad have allowed him to work, grow, and most importantly lead fun. As a Show Caller with shows including AWAKENING at the Wynn, Absinthe at Caesars Palace, and Th…

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Episode 5243 - Mariah Hanson 57:22

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Original Recording Date: May 9, 2024 More than just an event producer extraordinaire, Hanson is first and foremost an avant-garde business entrepreneur who, in the span of three decades, has created an unsurpassed cultural and social phenomenon. Hanson has built an impressive empire, from a small, one-night event at The Palm Springs Museum with 1,5…

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Episode 5242 - Daniella McBride 46:07

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Original Recording Date: May 7, 2024 Daniella is the Head of Creator Partnerships for CreatorForce, ForceBrands’ specialized practice for creators and creator brands. Working alongside the sales and leadership team, she forges partnerships for the creator and celebrity brand sector. She takes pride in creating opportunities for CreatorForce as the …

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Episode 5241 - Candice Belton 51:52

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Original Recording Date: May 2, 2024 Candice Belton is a visionary force in the realm of live events and music festivals, boasting a rich tapestry of experiences spanning nearly a decade. From orchestrating seamless venue management to commanding the intricate dance of front-of-house and back-of-house logistics, her expertise knows no bounds. With …

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NCDA and Government Relations with Shelby McIntyre and Elle O’Flaherty 21:29

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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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Episode 4247 - Guido Arcella 50:14

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Original Recording Date: April 30, 2024 Guido is a Berklee College of Music alumnus and an award-winning film and game composer. His accolades include two Intel Game Awards at the Game Developers Conference for his video game music, first prizes for best film music at the California Independent Film Festival (San Francisco, CA) and the Indie Gather…

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Episode 4246 - Jeff Murphy 1:12:31

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Original Recording Date: April 25, 2024 Jeff Murphy has an extensive background in the film industry, having contributed to over 150 feature films. Notably, he served as the lead editor for the Emmy® Nominated Ryan's Mystery Playdate, working on 90 episodes, and for 76 episodes of Nickelodeon's Emmy® Nominated series Mutt & Stuff. He also lent his …

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Episode 4245 - Patrick Voetberg 1:00:11

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Patrick Voetberg moved to Los Angeles in 1989, after graduating from the University of Michigan, with the goal of becoming a feature film editor. After learning the ropes in live action editorial on several films, including Doc Hollywood and Undercover Blues, his focus turned to feature animation. His credits include The Emperor's New Groove, Open …

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Episode 4244 - Jimmy Puissegur 59:34

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Join us for an insightful episode with a Los Angeles-based editor who boasts an impressive 19-year career specializing in advertising for film, television, and commercials. Our guest shares their extensive experience working across a wide array of networks and studios, skillfully cutting across various genres. Additionally, they discuss their invol…

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Episode 11201 - Dani Bowman 59:04

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Original Recording Date: 11/30/2020 Dani Bowman, who founded DaniMation Entertainment at age 11 and began working in the animation industry by 14, has premiered 11 award-winning animated short films at San Diego Comic-Con over the past decade. Her films feature notable voices such as Joe Mantegna and Tom Kenny alongside other actors on the autism s…

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Product Management and Entrepreneurship with Amicia Elliott, PhD 36:41

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Dr. Amicia Elliott always knew she wanted to be an entrepreneur. But on the path, she collected tools for her entrepreneur toolkit to get her to where she is today: PhD training, tech transfer, government research, postdoc fellowship. Now she is the Product Director with Form Bio. Hear about all the steps in her path on the last episode of Season 7…

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Working with Mid- and Late-Career Clients 22:44

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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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Episode 4242 - Taylor Roberts 51:37

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Original Recording Date: 4/11/24 Taylor Roberts is the Founder and CEO of the Mental Health Company, Season Of. Season Of includes clothing, merchandise, wellness events, and media (upcoming). With her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Minor in Psychology, she was fueled to create a business that marries the two studies and passions.…

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Episode 4241 - Mason Lieberman 1:06:33

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Mason Lieberman is an award-winning composer, audio director, and producer known for his contributions to the gaming and anime zeitgeist. He prides himself on being a problem-solver whose biggest passion is always to connect people through music. Having started his professional journey as a freelance composer, he is most known for his work composin…

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Episode 3248 - Ryan Reger 49:09

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My journey of entrepreneurship started in November 2008 after managing an unsuccessful political campaign. I didn’t want another “real job.” My dream was to be able to work from home with my wife, Melane. That opportunity came about in the form of an online furniture business. Melane and my mother-in-law had started a very part-time online furnitur…

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Episode 3247 - Joshua Monroy 1:01:41

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Original Recording Date: 3/26/24 Two time Grammy award winning producer, engineer and mixer. Signed to Sony Music Publishing. He has over 35 million streams on Spotify alone for Indie Artists that he’s developed and produced. Josh is a multi-instrumentalist that plays keys, guitar, and drums. Ready to create a unique sound that defines YOU as an ar…

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Episode 3246 - Caroline Burruss 49:52

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Building Connections Across Music, Lifestyle, Brands & Live Events Caroline Burruss is a sophisticated brand marketer inside a killer sales executive. She brings 25+ years’ experience pioneering connections across live events, audience experiences, sponsorship, and carefully curated branded integration that generates growth revenue built to scale. …

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Strategies for Working with Reluctant Networkers 24:33

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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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Episode 3245 - Jessica Markowitz 48:18

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With over two years of experience as the US Team Lead at Humanitix, I lead the business development and operations of the world's first not-for-profit ticketing platform that redirects booking fees into sustainable funding for education. I also co-founded The Josh Fund, a nonprofit organization that honors the memory of my brother Josh, who we lost…

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Episode 3244 - Lawrence Gray 57:04

6M ago57:04

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Lawrence Grey is a lifelong musician, a dedicated educator, and a tireless proponent of music education in schools. Lawrence is the founder of YPG and serves as the head of curriculum development by designing innovative, engaging curricula that reflect the interests and lived experiences of students. With a Bachelor's Degree in Music Composition fr…

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Episode 3243 - Michael Orenstein 1:03:00

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Michael is a freelance voice over artist and copywriter out of Los Angeles, California. My home studio is equipped with Source Connect Standard, a Sennheiser 416 and Neumann U87 and an Apollo Twin. I voice a wide array of work, including commercials, animation, video games, audiobooks, corporate narration, eLearning and medical narration. I have a …

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Episode 3242 - Jack Friedman 47:36

6M ago47:36

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Jack Friedman is a creative, driven, and intelligent entrepreneur. As a college student, Jack developed a vision for helping students be the first in their families to go to college. He took a risk in starting his own business and 7+ years later, has helped tens if not hundreds of thousands of students. Jack has an outstanding ability to move his b…

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Episode 3241 - Arthur Fishel 1:09:12

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From studio backlots to classrooms, the wheels are always turning with this creative problem-solver. With years of experience producing content, I have a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, including narrative and documentary, scripted and unscripted series, commercials, branded content, and live events. I am a hig…

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Coaching, Advising, and Counseling Skills: When Do You Use Each One? 32:17

6M ago32:17

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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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Career Exploration in High School with the College Board 35:45

6M ago35:45

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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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Career Readiness for All with the Coalition for Career Development Center 53:51

6M ago53:51

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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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Scientific Communication with Justine Sinnaeve, PhD 35:50

6M ago35:50

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Dr. Justine Sinnaeve, PhD, is an Associate Scientific Director at Ashfield MedComms and tells us about her experience graduating during COVID and how she utilized that time to work freelance before launching into her SciComm/Medical Writing role.By Vanderbilt University

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