The Career Planning Show

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 Toronto community housing, the “Knock, Knock. Who’s There?” chapter in his book, listening twice more than you speak, and much more. Curtis Carmichael is an award-winning social entrepreneur, technologist, STEM and hip-hop teacher, computer programmer, and the former Director of a Code Ninjas franchise. Curtis holds a Bachelor’s in Physical and Health Education from Queen’s University and a BEd in STEM education from Ontario Tech University. He is a Team Canada Duathlete for the 2021 Multisport World Championships, and his cross-Canada cycling tour Ride for Promise raised funds for Toronto Community Housing afterschool programs and was featured in an award-winning documentary. As a self-taught computer programmer, Curtis built his own mobile app that brings his critically-acclaimed memoir to life by giving readers access to hidden content which can be activated by holding your phone over photos throughout the book. He is the author and mobile app developer for the World's First Augmented Reality Memoir Butterflies in the Trenches. Related resources: - CurtisCarmichael.ca - Curtis Carmichael on LinkedIn - “Butterflies in the Trenches” book Access additional free career planning resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

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 scenarios and strategies, and reflect on what effects you may want to create in the world. An experienced coach, mentor, organizational therapist, educator, and author, Mark has developed a unique understanding of individuals in their workplaces, and of organizations seeking to find ways to bring out the best in their people. Mark enables the possibility of an alternate future for leaders, organizations, and individuals. Mark completed a PhD specialized in Adult Education and Community Development at University of Toronto, and, in addition to his private practice, he is an adjunct professor at University of Guelph-Humber in the Psychology department, and at Schulich School of Business at York University. Before Covid, Mark was a West Coast Swing, Salsa, and Blues dancer and a Salsa dance instructor, and the co-host of Sidewalk Salsa, a free, open-air dance party in midtown Toronto through the summer. About Mark Federman: ReengagementRealized.com On LinkedIn On Facebook On Twitter Resources mentioned in the interview: “Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man” by Marshall McLuhan “Mcluhan For Managers” by Mark Federman and Kerckhove De The McLuhan Centre for Culture and Technology at the University of Toronto OISE at the University of Toronto ReinventionProject.org “The Road to Character” by David Brooks SideWalk Salsa in Toronto Master of Supply Chain Management at York University Psychology program at University of Guelph-Humber This episode of The Career Planning Show is sponsored by Staples Studio. Do you have a career planning-related question? Reach out via Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow. Access additional free career planning resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

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, Medium and GitHub, and check out his Pandemic Job Hunt podcast. Resources mentioned in this episode: Lighthouse Labs The Pandemic Job Hunt podcast episode 3: Rohan Seth - How To Land A Job At A Startup "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius LeetCode (for technical interviews preparation) HackerRank (matching developers with great companies) GitHub (for software building) Notion (organize your priorities) TickTick (to do list, checklist, task manager) This episode of The Career Planning Show is sponsored by Staples Studio. Do you have a career planning-related question? Reach out via Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow. Access additional free career planning resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

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 currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Global Development/Sustainability at Harvard University and a Graduate Diploma in Public Administration at The University of Western Ontario. She has 10 certifications in career coaching/management, career transition/development, resume writing and personal branding. Surranna was awarded the Government of Canada’s Canada 150 Outstanding Neighbour award, the 100 Accomplished Black Women Award, the 100 Black Women to watch in Canada and a Community Service Award. She is Board Chair of the Black HR Professionals of Canada. Connect with Surranna on LinkedIn and Twitter. Resources mentioned in this episode: Skills for Change Confronting Anti-Black Racism, a City of Toronto initiative This episode of the The Career Planning Show is sponsored by Staples Studio. If you have a career planning question you'd like us to answer on The Career Planning Show, let us know via  Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow or at @AlexRascanu. Access additional free career planning resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

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 Coordinator with the Government of PEI’s Department of Innovation and Advanced Learning, Research and Program Analyst at the crown corporation Innovation PEI, and has been serving in his current role at the Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning for the last three years. James is passionate about business and entrepreneurship, and has a natural curiosity for understanding how things work. Connect with James Muhato on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. This episode of the The Career Planning Show is sponsored by Staples Studio. If you have a career planning question you'd like us to answer on The Career Planning Show, let us know via Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow or at @AlexRascanu. Access additional free career planning resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

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 Kong, Switzerland, New York, and Boston. Louise hosts The Word Weaver Podcast, where she interviews authors and shares writing advice. After six years as a marketing manager at Elizabeth Arden in Switzerland and New York, where she cultivated 360-degree cosmetic, skincare, and fragrance campaigns, Louise took a left-turn in her career to follow her dream of becoming a writer. Connect with Louise at LouiseClaireJohnson.com or follow her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Resources mentioned in this episode: "Behind the Red Door" book by Louise Claire Johnson (https://louiseclairejohnson.com/behindthereddoor) "Bird by Bird" by Anne Lamott (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12543.Bird_by_Bird)  Elizabeth Arden, the brand (https://www.elizabetharden.com) Neil Gaiman, author (https://www.neilgaiman.com) This episode of the The Career Planning Show is sponsored by Staples Studio. If you have a career planning question you'd like us to answer on The Career Planning Show, let us know via Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow or at @AlexRascanu. Access additional free career planning resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

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 storytelling and brand messaging through content creation. In 2015, Gerard launched New Canadians, a national TV show & web-based series dedicated to newcomers to Canada and would-be immigrants. He is a recipient of Pioneers for Change Award for Excellence in Innovation (2015) and the MNLCT Community Impact Award (2016). Gerard is very passionate about newcomer integration and immigrant entrepreneurship, and is a frequent speaker at immigrant-related events across Canada. Follow Gerard's work on the New Horizons Media website (https://newhorizons.media), the New Canadians website (https://newcanadians.tv), and connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerardkeledjian. This episode of the The Career Planning Show is sponsored by Staples Studio. Listen and subscribe on: Achor.fm, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, and Spotify. If you have a career planning question you'd like us to answer on The Career Planning Show, let us know via Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow or at @AlexRascanu. Access additional free career planning resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

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 grow both professionally and personally while caring for their holistic wellbeing. Kassandra is a coach at heart and loves to see people succeed and reach their goals. Connect with Kassandra on LinkedIn.   Resources mentioned: (i) Yonge Street Mission: YSM.ca; (ii) Matthew House Toronto: MatthewHouse.ca; and (iii) Impact Romania: ImpactRomania.com.  This episode of the The Career Planning Show is sponsored by Staples Studio.  If you have a career planning question you'd like us to answer on The Career Planning Show, let us know via Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow or at @AlexRascanu. Access additional free career planning resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

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/ Entrepreneurship”) to Fast Company (“1 of the 25 Smartest Women On Twitter”) to Business Insider (“1 of the 100 Most Influential Tech Women On Twitter”) and Inc. (1 of “10 Most Well-Connected People in New York City’s Startup Scene”). Empowering A Billion Women By 2020 included her on their list of the “100 Most Influential Global Leaders Empowering Women Worldwide”. A former corporate lawyer, she’s a Limited Partnership investor in two emerging tech funds, advisor to New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, and can frequently be found on Twitter @jkhoey. Her website is www.jkellyhoey.co. Resources mentioned in this episode: - “Build Your Dream Network” book by J. Kelly Hoey - “Networks Women Need” upcoming book by J. Kelly Hoey This episode of the The Career Planning Show is sponsored by Staples Studio. If you have a career planning question you'd like us to answer on The Career Planning Show, let us know via Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow or at @AlexRascanu. Access additional free career planning resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

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 something Dionne is excited to provide her clients across North America and the Caribbean. Learn more about her work at EventsByDionne.com or connect with her on LinkedIn. Resources mentioned in this episode: - “What to Do When Things Go Wrong: A Five-Step Guide to Planning for and Surviving the Inevitable―And Coming Out Ahead“ by Frank Supovitz - “The Slight Edge” by Jeff Olson - “Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be” by Rachel Hollis This episode of the The Career Planning Show is sponsored by Staples Studio. If you have a career planning question you'd like us to answer on The Career Planning Show, let us know via Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow or at @AlexRascanu. Access additional free career planning resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

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 such production systems. Andrew Matte attended the University of Waterloo for mathematics and economics, the Canadian Securities Institute for several securities courses, and practices lifelong learning. Connect with Andrew Matte on LinkedIn. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Lighthouse Labs - coding education - hvr - social browser that makes it easy to discover and chat about the content you love - TensorFlow - end-to-end open source platform for machine learning - PyTorch  - library for deep learning on irregular input data such as graphs, point clouds, and manifolds) - Kaggle - world's largest data science community with powerful tools and resources to help you achieve your data science goals) - Alex Rascanu’s LinkedIn profile - career development advice If you have a career planning question you'd like us to answer on The Career Planning Show, let us know via Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow or at @AlexRascanu. Access additional free career planning resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

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 their asset management solutions. Resources mentioned: - "Outliers" book by Malcolm Gladwell - MIT OpenCourseWare If you have a career planning question you'd like us to answer on The Career Planning Show, let us know via Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow or at @AlexRascanu. Access additional free career planning resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

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 and families in his Windsor and Essex County community. His life motto, which directs his way, is to love God and love others. Resources mentioned: - Humber College Funeral Director Class 1 program - College Boreal Funeral Director Class 1 program - Bereavement Authority of Ontario If you have a career planning question you'd like us to answer on The Career Planning Show, let us know via Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow or at @AlexRascanu. Access additional free career planning resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

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 from the University of Regina and the Certified Career Strategist certification from the Career Professionals of Canada. Learn more about Gail at PurposefulCareers.ca and connect with her on LinkedIn. Resources: - Statistics Canada > Labour Key Indicators - Labour Market Information Council > Data Dashboards - Government of Canada Job Bank > Career Planning If you have a career planning question you'd like us to answer on The Career Planning Show, let us know via Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow or at @AlexRascanu. Access additional free career planning resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

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 organizations. The insights from these leaders and organizations helped shape the Challenge Cards, of which there are 20,000 copies being used in schools all over the world.  J.P. has a psychology degree from the University of Ottawa, a masters degree in industrial-organizational psychology from the University of Manchester and is the recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Career Professional award from the Career Professionals of Canada. J.P. is a TEDx speaker whose work on careers has been featured on the BBC, CBC and Forbes. Learn more about SparkPath at MySparkPath.com, and follow them on Twitter or Instagram. Connect with J.P. on LinkedIn. Resources: - Career Construction Theory, an article by Mark Savickas on the University of Kansas website - Career Construction Theory and Life Design Framework by Mark Savickas, an overview by Marc Truyens - Don’t Let The Virus Make You Lose Your Story! So Says Eminent Career Scholar Mark Savickas, a Forbes Magazine article by Michael B. Arthur - LinkedIn - Seth Godin - Challenge Cards and Career Journal - JP's The Challenge Mindset TEDxKanata talk If you have a career planning question you'd like us to answer on The Career Planning Show, let us know via Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow or at @AlexRascanu. Access additional free career planning resources at Rascanu.com/Career.