Hear the Podcast 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) at U of Toronto does just that with "transformative learning opportunities" including for-credit courses like Concepts and Applications of Authentic Leadership and a course I've [...]
In this episode of Career Buzz, Nicole Hamilton talks to Debbie Cornwall, who is the manager of information and student services management at George Brown College. She discusses how her career commenced, and her current role as a Manager at GBC. As well at 32:29, Rebecca Brettingham-Filice talks to us about her ownership of [...]
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 [...]
