Career Conversations

By David Driver

Join us on the MACD Career Conversations Podcast, part of the Manitoba Association for Career Development, as we meet Manitoba’s many professionals to talk about their career journey, their clients, and their work.

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Career & Workforce Development Month Clips - Bonus Ep.

Career Conversations Sep 20, 2023

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Career & Workforce Development Month Clips - Bonus Ep.

For Career & Workforce Development Month's episode, we received 35 minutes of clips. Instead of getting all of it into the episode, here are all the clips in full! Thank you to everyone who provided a clip:

Brian Yasui

Caryn Birch

Betty Punkert

Keith Robinson

Kristina Lonstrup

Zach Allard

Lisa Elmhurst

Spencer Yasui

Emily Gerbrandt

Enjoy!

Sep 20, 202337:23

Career & Workforce Development Month - Ep. 28

We're back from our summer break and gearing up for November! Career & Workforce Development Month is coming up, and this episode welcomes back Ahniko Handford and Deanna England to highlight what MACD will be doing to celebrate.

For this episode, we also asked a variety of guests to describe what career development means to them, so thank you to all of those who donated a clip (in no particular order):

Brian Yasui, Caryn Birch, Betty Punkert, Keith Robinson, Kristina Lonstrup, Zach Allard, Lisa Elmhurst, Spencer Yasui, Emily Gerbrandt

Be sure to visit https://www.macd-mb.org/ for more info on Career & Workforce Development Month and more!

Sep 20, 202333:42

Kate Yee - Ep. 027

For this month's episode of the MACD Career Conversations podcast, we talk to current MACD Chair Kate Yee!

0:00 - 28:37 - All about Kate

29:00 - Similarties and differences between students

30:30 - Advice for students in career planning

34:28 - What are students today missing?

40:07 - Kate's role as chair of MACD

For more information about MACD, please visit: http://www.macd-mb.org. Stayed tuned for more updates on the upcoming Let's Get To Work Conference, November Career Month, Professional Development, and more.

Note - The show will be pausing for the summer, have a great July & August and see you in the Fall!

Jun 21, 202349:08

Rhonda Taylor - Ep. 026

On this month's episode of the MACD Career Conversations podcast, we welcome in Rhonda Taylor from Career Trek!

1:30 - All about Rhonda

16:30 - Starting at Career Trek

20:40 - What is Career Trek?

27:05 - Strategies & philosophies to help clientele at Career Trek

34:05 - How to get involved in Career Trek

38:10 - What's next for Career Trek?

40:34 - Impossible Trivia Question

42:15 - How to contact Rhonda and Career Trek

For more information about Career Trek, please visit: http://www.careertrek.ca

For more information about MACD, please visit: http://www.macd-mb.org

May 17, 202343:29

Anna Gordon - Ep. 025

Career Conversations comes back to Winnipeg and welcomes in Anna Gordon from Strut4Success!

0:00 - All About Anna

12:10 - Advice on starting your own business

14:38 - Teaching others networking & branding

21:16 - Physical movement & wellness

25:21 - Creative strategies for engaging clients

33:50 - How should career ideally be taught?

40:05 - How to contact Anna

40:45 - Impossible Trivia

To know more information about Anna, please visit: https://strut4success.com/

For more information about MACD, please visit: http://www.macd-mb.org

Apr 12, 202343:15

Doug Pople - Ep. 024

Continuing our travels outside of Winnipeg, this month's episode features Doug Pople from Brandon University!

Time stamps:

0:00 - Doug's Career Journey

13:56 - Career Services changes throughout the years at BU

20:57 - Current Career Services at BU

27:23 - Pandemic changes at BU and upcoming events

32:40 - Impossible trivia question

34:00 - How to connect with Doug

For more information on MACD, including professional development, conferences and other opportunities, please visit our website, at http://www.macd-mb.org

Mar 22, 202337:43

Deirdre Pickerell - Ep. 023

We're back in B.C. this month on the show to visit Deirdre Pickerell from CCDF! In this episode, we talk about ballet, getting employers on board with career development, and the brand new Career Development Professional Centre.

Timestamps:

2:32 - Profile
19:35 - Getting employers on board with career development
26:49 - Introducing the Career Development Professional Centre
41:35 - Long-term goals for the Career Development Professional Centre
48:56 - Impossible trivia

For more information about the centre, please visit: https://cdpc-cedc.ca/

For more information on MACD, including professional development, conferences and other opportunities, please visit our website, at http://www.macd-mb.org

Feb 22, 202352:21

Medina Puskar - Ep. 022

Happy New Year! Kicking off 2023 of the MACD Career Conversations Podcast is Medina Puskar of Manitoba Start. In this episode, we discuss migrating to Canada, helping provincial nominees settle in Winnipeg and the current challenges of newcomers.

To learn more about Manitoba Start, please visit: https://manitobastart.com/

For more information on MACD, including professional development, conferences and other opportunities, please visit our website, at http://www.macd-mb.org

Jan 18, 202336:11

Kelsey Evans - Ep. 021

For the last episode of 2022, we welcome in Kelsey Evans from Youth Employment Services! In this episode, we discuss employment barriers that effect youth, the importance of networks in career success, and the perils of yoga exercises.

For more information about Youth Employment Services, check out https://yesmb.ca/

For more information on MACD, including professional development, conferences and other opportunities, please visit our website, at http://www.macd-mb.org

Dec 14, 202234:30

Candy Ho - Ep. 020

We pack our bags once again on the MACD Career Conversations podcast and visit Candy Ho in British Columbia! In this episode, we discuss: being curious about children's interests, finding different ways to approach career education in post-secondary, and the importance of mental health in career.

For more information about the Cannexus conference, please visit: https://cannexus.ceric.ca/

For more information about CERIC, please visit: https://ceric.ca/

For more information on MACD, including professional development, conferences and other opportunities, please visit our website, at http://www.macd-mb.org

Nov 16, 202240:59

Lynda Peto - Ep. 019

On this month's show of the MACD Career Conversations Podcast, we welcome in Lynda Peto! In this month's discussion, we talk about experiencing "value crisis", applying one interest in many ways, and about "Designing Your Life" coaching.

For more information about Lynda & her work, please visit https://transitionsbydesign.ca/

For more information on MACD, including professional development, conferences and other opportunities, please visit our website, at http://www.macd-mb.org

Oct 12, 202239:38

Deanna England, Ahniko Handford & Gail Langlais - Ep. 018

In this month's episode of the MACD Career Conversations Podcast, we talk to a panel of MACD board members! Deanna England, Ahniko Handford and Gail Langlais join the show for a conversation about the Manitoba Association For Career Development: how the organization got started, what the organization has accomplished since it's inception, and how you (yes, you!) can get involved in helping achieve our future goals.

NOTES:

- REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for LGTW 2022! Get your tickets early and save!
Presentation abstracts are online. Schedule to come - but all you have to do now is buy your ticket and block November 4, 2022 on your calendar for LGTW 2022. Please visit for more information: https://lnkd.in/g7sPNKXK

- For access to Deanna's article, please visit here: https://ceric.ca/2018/11/evolution-of-a-career-development-association-supporting-practitioners-on-the-journey-toward-professionalization/

- For more information on MACD, including professional development, conferences and other opportunities, please visit our website, at http://www.macd-mb.org

Sep 14, 202237:30

Christine Kampen Robinson - Ep. 017

As summer rolls on, we welcome Christine Kampen Robinson from the Canadian Mennonite University on this month's edition of the MACD Career Conversations podcast! In this episode, we talk about Germany & Waterloo, transitioning people in and out of post-secondary, and not having to struggle as a rite of passage.

For more information about Canadian Mennonite University career services, please visit their page at: https://www.cmu.ca/career-vocation/

For more information on MACD, including professional development, conferences and other opportunities, please visit our website, at http://www.macd-mb.org

Aug 10, 202253:53

Tracey Ediger - Ep. 016

This month on MACD Career Conversations, we're chatting with Tracey Ediger from the Winnipeg Transition Centre! In this episode, we discuss falling into a career and the massive impact of the Winnipeg Transition Centre in the city.

For more information about Winnipeg Transition Centre, please visit https://winnipegtransitioncentre.com/

For more information on MACD, including professional development, conferences and other opportunities, please visit our website, at http://www.macd-mb.org

Jul 13, 202240:18

Adriano Magnifico - Ep. 015

We're back in Manitoba this month on the MACD Career Conversations Podcast, and our guest is Adriano Magnifico! In this episode, we discuss taps on the shoulder, charting out your career path, and what is in a name.

For more information on MACD, including professional development, conferences and other opportunities, please visit our website, at http://www.macd-mb.org

Jun 15, 202254:55

Sareena Hopkins - Ep. 014

We're traveling east to Ottawa this month on the MACD Career Conversations Podcast to welcome in Sareena Hopkins from the Canadian Career Development Foundation! In this episode, we discuss the importance of mental health, the current state of career and the best way to move forward for the profession.

For more about the Canadian Career Development Foundation, visit http://www.ccdf.ca

For more information on MACD, including professional development, conferences and other opportunities, please visit our website, at http://www.macd-mb.org

May 18, 202255:17

Anna Hussey - Ep. 013

As the podcast celebrates it's first anniversary, we welcome Anna Hussey from the University of Winnipeg! In this episode, we discuss choosing between career paths, growing into a position, and how university career services has changed in the pandemic world. Thank you to Anna for being our guest this month, and thank you to everyone for making the first year of the MACD Career Conversations Podcast a success!

Apr 12, 202245:11

Kamillah El-Giadaa - Ep. 012

On this month's episode of the MACD Career Conversations Podcast, we welcome Kamillah El-Giadaa of Volunteer Manitoba! In this episode, we discuss the importance of volunteering, how the pandemic has impacted volunteer positions, and navigating your career path through volunteer experiences.

For more information about volunteer positions, please visit www.volunteermanitoba.ca. For more information on MACD, including professional development, conferences and other opportunities, please visit our website, at http://www.macd-mb.org

Mar 16, 202243:35

Matthew Purdey - Ep. 011

Something to listen to while you shovel 10,000cm of snow, our guest this month on the podcast is Matthew Purdey! In this episode, we discuss leaving the country, facilitation styles, and waiting in a lobby as an effective method of job searching.

For more information on MACD, including professional development, conferences and other opportunities, please visit our website, at http://www.macd-mb.org

Feb 16, 202243:43

Caryn Birch - Ep. 010

Happy New Year! Caryn Birch is our first guest on the MACD Career Conversations Podcast in 2022. In this episode, we discuss music, employment barriers for youth, and the differences between working in government vs. non-profit organizations.

For more information on MACD, including professional development, conferences and other opportunities, please visit our website, at http://www.macd-mb.org

Jan 13, 202236:42

Carina Blumgrund - Ep. 009

For more information on MACD, including professional development, conferences and other opportunities, please visit our website, at http://www.macd-mb.org

Dec 15, 202143:36

Tara Orchard - Ep. 008

For more information on MACD, including professional development, conferences and other opportunities, please visit our website, at http://www.macd-mb.org/

Nov 16, 202143:08

Laurie Sutherland - Ep. 007

Let's Get To Work 2021 is only a few weeks away! To learn more about our conference and our keynote speakers for this year, please also check out the conference page here: http://www.macd-mb.org/lets-get-to-work.html

For more information on MACD, including professional development, conferences and other opportunities, please visit our website, at http://www.macd-mb.org/

Oct 14, 202146:59

Krystle Paskaruk - Ep. 006

Lets Get To Work 2021 is open for registration! To learn more about our conference and our keynote speakers for this year, please also check out the conference page here: http://www.macd-mb.org/lets-get-to-work.html

For more information on MACD, including professional development, conferences and other opportunities, please visit our website, at http://www.macd-mb.org/

Sep 15, 202145:07

Cara Joseph - Ep. 005

Lets Get To Work 2021 is fast approaching! To learn more about our conference and our keynote speakers for this year, please also check out the conference page here: http://www.macd-mb.org/lets-get-to-work.html

For more information on MACD, including professional development, conferences and other opportunities, please visit our website, at http://www.macd-mb.org/

Aug 16, 202133:29

Trevor Lehmann - Ep. 004

For more information on MACD, including professional development, conferences and other opportunities, please visit our website, at http://www.macd-mb.org/

Jul 13, 202138:60

Emily Worthen - Ep. 003

Lets Get To Work 2021 is fast approaching! To learn more about our conference and our two keynote speakers for this year, please also check out the conference page here: http://www.macd-mb.org/lets-get-to-work.html

Interested in presenting at the conference? We invite you to submit a presentation proposal for the conference to share more about the topics in Career Development that are important to you. Presenting at the conference is a great way to get your message out, network with others, and expand your connections in the field of Career Development. Please check out what we’re looking for and some other great perks of being a presenter here: http://www.macd-mb.org/presentation-abstracts.html

For more information on MACD, including professional development, conferences and other opportunities, please visit our website, at http://www.macd-mb.org/

Jun 10, 202137:21

Celia Vielfaure - Ep. 002

May 06, 202120:32

MACD Career Conversations Introduction - Ep. 001

For more information on MACD, including professional development, conferences and other opportunities, please visit our website, at http://www.macd-mb.org/

May 04, 202100:49