Sure, engineers have great technical skills but how do you empower the whole engineer to maximize their potential and contribution? The Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering (ILead) does just that with "transformative learning opportunities" including for-credit courses like Concepts and Applications of Authentic Leadership and a course I've been honoured to teach, Engineering [...]
How did Yollanda Zhang know to quit her engineering job at GE and become a teacher? Already questioning the purpose of her work, she was on a flight sitting next to a Catholic priest who also was formerly an engineer. He told Yollanda about hearing stories of life and career regrets from his parishioners. "It [...]
Nicole Hamilton speaks with Sarvin Hajivandi & Antoinette Ellis from the global leader in I.T services, Tata Consultancy Services. We also hear from Jessikah Roberts, who is a Toronto recording artist. Tune in to hear their stories! https://www.careercycles.com/NEW/MP3/careerbuzz-2015-11-18.mp3 Click to Listen or Download
Join co-host Nicole Hamilton and I as we host the NEW SOUND OF YOUR CITY fall membership show. Please donate to support Career Buzz, and become a member of CIUT. It's a registered charity. Any amount is great -- 25 bucks gets you a tax receipt. Donate Online, or call in during the show, [...]
Ian Hartlen studied philosophy and political theory in university. What good was that? He told Career Buzz listeners that his education helped him become "a good writer, speaker and thinker, skills that are under-represented in the workplace." Listen to the podcast (Oct. 21, 2015) to hear how Ian is using those strengths in a career he [...]
How can parents help their sons and daughters learn about the world of work? The Learning Partnership was founded in 1993 to build important bridges between leaders in education and leaders in business. It’s a national charity dedicated to advancing publicly funded education. Take Our Kids to Work is The Learning Partnership’s signature program. It [...]
October 14, 2015 https://www.careercycles.com/NEW/MP3/careerbuzz-2015-10-14.mp3 Click to Listen or Download Liberal Candidate on Opportunities for Young Canadians. Plus, learning to eradicate I-hate-my-job. Toronto-Danforth Liberal candidate, Julie Dabrusin, joins us. Plus, hear from learning and performance expert, Lindsay MacMurray, of Keels in Motion.
Career Buzz Podcast: Underemployed youth? Imagine what you'll gain by becoming an MP candidate! "After I get more experience," was the response 23-year-old Eleni MacDonald gave after receiving an email asking who was interested in becoming a candidate in this federal election (Sept. 30, 2105). However, after a 30-minute conversation with the Ontario Green Party [...]
How can parents and teachers navigate students through the tricky gap between high school and whatever comes next? Emil Boychuk is a seasoned high school teacher and guidance counsellor. He is passionate about helping youth, especially with their career choices and planning. Emil is co-author of a book called Under Construction: Career Pathways to Work and is currently [...]
September 9, 2015 Guest host Nicole Hamilton of Inica Dance Industries interviews Jon Dogterom of Cleantech Venture Services at MaRS, and Donna Sobers of Sobers & Associates. Jon Dogterom leads Cleantech Venture Services at MaRS, assisting innovative Ontario -based companies in growing their businesses. He is also part of the Management Board of the Advanced [...]
