APCDA Podcast

00:00 Introduction00:50 Who is Dr Candy Ho and what drives her05:10 Sharing on the "Career Influencer" concept - Every conversation can be a career conversation11:11 Life-career as a constellation of one's many life roles, paid and unpaid12:50 Why is career development so important 16:55 Working with young adults - Not all who wander are lost22:11 The wisdom of indecision24:10 Sitting with the discomfort of the unknowns and uncertainties30:30 Dr. Candy Ho's current works32:27 Working with educators to incorporate the United Nations 17 SDGs into the curriculum 39:15 Career service providers in the age of AI43:30 What is giving you joy at this current phase of your life49:00 Bee as a career metaphor50:30 Question for the next speaker52:00 Wrap-up from the co-hostsHo, C. T. Y. (2024). Enhancing a career development curriculum by embedding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Journal of the National Institute for Career Education and Counselling, 53(1), 24-35. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.20856/jnicec.5304Ho, C., & Stebleton, M. J. (2024). Not all who wander are lost: Redefining career exploration and indecision in undergraduate students. Journal of College and Character, 25(2), 196-204. https://doi.org/10.1080/2194587X.2024.2326220Hoover, A. (2026, March 3). RIP Resumes. Business Insider.https://www.businessinsider.com/hiring-managers-arent-reading-resumes-slop-2026-3Klotz, A. (2026). Jolted: Why we quit, when to stay, and why it matters. Penguin Random House. Krumboltz, J. D. (1992). The wisdom of indecision. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 41(3), 239-244. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/0001-8791(92)90025-UMichel, J. P. (2024). The world needs you: A new mindset for student career exploration. JP Michel. Stebleton, M. J., & Ho, C. (2023). Career development is everyone’s responsibility: Envisioning educators as career influencers. Journal of College and Character, 24(3), 189-196. https://doi.org/10.1080/2194587X.2023.2224577https://padlet.com/candyho11181/share-your-cdbee-story-dufrpcxx4yhae439

0:00 Introduction by co-host Samantha1:30 Felicity in her own words - Who she is and what drives her3:00 Experiencing redundancy at 244:00 Who does Felicity support, and what problems is she solving right now5:50 What she loves about her work6:52 How did she get started in career development work10:30 Young Felicity14:25 Taking a gap year16:55 Most important career decision21:11 What's next23:20 Career life lesson learnt29:50 Last words

In this episode, we sit down with Marjorie Woo, an inspiring leader whose career journey spans psychology, social services, corporate leadership, and executive coaching. From her early days growing up and studying in the United States to founding her own business in Asia-Pacific, Marjorie shares the pivotal moments, mindset shifts, and lessons that shaped her path.0:20 Learnings from Felicity1:40 Who is Marjorie Woo5:20 Growing up as a child7:55 Moving to States 10:00 What motivated her to do Social Services and Psychology13:50 Adapting to her new life in the States21:45 Having a business was not a 'proper' job 23:00 Her journey with Xerox28:40 Applying what she has learnt from Psychology31:30 Moving back to APAC and upskilling in MBA36:15 How did she stand out in the midst of competition and unconventional norms40:05 Most important career decision46:00 Beginning her coaching career47:35 What's next for Marjorie 49:50 Best career advice

0:00 Host's introduction of guest speaker, Jonathan1:01: An overview of Jonathan's career journey3.50 What drives his career reinvention6:40 What problems is he solving now8:20 What is purpose-driven10:02 Biggest lesson when he was teaching first graders11:50 Younger days15:00 How did Jonathan get started in his career17:20 Most important career decision to date20:25 Defining leadership21:13 What's next23:23 What's the desired outcome24:48 Coming from 'me' to 'we'25:38 Best career advice28:16 Being 'broken open' vs as 'broken'

In this episode of the APCDA Podcast, we sit down with Rahul Nath, founder and creative director of Vertical Slice Games Media. From an unconventional start in the gaming industry to directing films and building an immersive media studio, Rahul shares how resilience, curiosity, and a love for craft have guided his career. He reflects on pivotal life moments, lessons from failure, and why staying uncomfortable fuels growth. This conversation is rich with insights on creativity, entrepreneurship, and designing a career on your own terms.Shownotes: 0:00 Learnings by the hosts 4:12 Introduction of the guest 5:20 About the guest - Who is Rahul 7:15 What motivates and drives him 11:05 Getting started in the gaming industry 12:20 Create your own luck 13:15 Do it for the love of craft and other things will follow 15:00 Formative years 19:53 3 pivotal moments 22:28 Starting film directing 25:55 Most important career decision to date 29:30 Lessons learnt in life 33:18 What's next 39:15 Best career advice

In this episode of the APCDA Career Journey podcast, co-hosts Felicity Brown and Samantha Ng speak with Akshay Sharma, an Indian-born entrepreneur and technologist who has spent the last 12 years building a life and career in Vietnam. From giving up a secure engineering job in India to co-founding a proptech startup and a social impact venture producing affordable prosthetics, Akshay shares the mindset behind his bold decisions, lessons from failure, and what drives him to keep learning and contributing. This is a candid conversation about risk, resilience, and redefining success across borders.00:05 Introduction of the guest01:10 Learnings by the hosts03:05 About the guest - Who is Akshay04:35 What problems is Akshay solving right now?05:40 How did Akshay end up in Vietnam14:15 What shapes you to who you are today18:18 How to choose between being an employee and becoming an entrepreneur21:45 Biggest career decision till date24:45 Dealing with uncertainty 27:45 Life is short30:00 What's next31:55 Best piece of career advice35:20 What inspires Akshay

In this episode of the APCDA Podcast, Felicity Brown sits down with Jimmy Pham AM, founder of KOTO and co-founder of VietHarvest, for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation. Speaking from his car in Hanoi, Jimmy reflects on his early life journey from Saigon to Sydney, the founding of Vietnam’s first social enterprise, and the core values that have guided his decades-long commitment to empowering marginalized youth. From personal philosophy to future plans, Jimmy shares stories of resilience, purpose, and service—offering not only insight into his work, but a powerful reminder of how one person’s vision can shape thousands of lives. ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:32 Key takeaways from both hosts 3:35 Introduction to guest, Jimmy Pham AM 4:45 Who is Jimmy – Early years 6:55 Getting started in Vietnam 10:15 Jimmy's set of guiding values 12:35 What is KOTO 16:45 Lessons learnt 21:30 Philosophy behind KOTO 26:29 What keeps Jimmy going 28:10 What's next 31:05 Best career advice

Tamerlaine Beasley: Life-changing high school student exchange leads to intercultural business. In this episode Felicity and Sam interview Tamerlaine Beasley, Founder and CEO of Beasley Intercultural. Tamerlaine recounts how her influential early experiences living in Thailand led to a successful business delivering intercultural training programs to a diverse, globally connected workforce.0:20 Key takeaways from Samantha and Felicity4:00 Introducing Tamerlaine5:30 Her growth spurt in Thailand11:05 Purpose-driven work13:10 Tips for working with people from different cultures16:00 Getting into business at a young age23:00 Hustling before hustling was a thing27:00 Most important career (business) decision to-date31:55 What's next?34:24 Be willing to sit slightly outside of your comfort zone 36:50 Best career advice

Benjamin Loh recounts his career journey from a bullied child and introvert through to becoming a public speaker to audiences of thousands. His insights on developing confidence and defining success are memorable. Join us to hear about this Singaporean who is bucking career stereotype trends everyday. 0:00 Benjamin Loh's career journey and insights 2:22 Introduction to Benjamin Loh 3:23 From accounting to sales to professional speaking 6:03 The leap (of faith) 8:04 Building confidence and overcoming challenges 10:05 Balancing career and personal life 14:25 Defining success 15:27 Biggest lesson learnt 18:50 Drawing boundaries - How do we know that we have given enough as a helper 21:22 One most important career decision till date 25:01 Future plans and legacy https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminlohcoach/

APCDA Podcast is a monthly series on career-related discussions. The podcast is in its fifth season in 2025, continuing the theme of ‘Career Journeys’ where the co-hosts interview a range of people with fascinating career journeys to learn about their key career decisions and career advice.0:05 Hosts' learnings2:05 Introduction to Angela 4:13 What drives her 5:32 How she got started in her business6:28 Early career exploration8:20 Happenstance and Career Management14:32 Coping with burnout16:32 Balancing different life roles19:45 Angela's career values 23:48 One most important career decision29:42 Best career advice30.27 Best self-care tip

Abe is the founder of Future Proof Global which is a business transformation consultancy that specializes in strategy, response to disruption, ESG implementation, organization design and development, leadership development and talent management. In his previous engagements, he has held senior management roles across geographies and functions in a career spanning more than 30 years.Join us in this chat with Abe to learn more about his journey. 00:06 Introduction 02:12 Current Work 05:26 Early Years 09:12 Defining Years at Singapore Army 11:42 Career Thoughts in Secondary School 13:07 First Degree and First Job 15:27 Approach to Career Decision Making 20:48 Key Influences 23:30 Using Self-Awareness to Become Learning Agile 27:28 Importance of Mastery and Leadership in a Career 29: 54 What is next? 32:30 Best and Worst Career Advice 34:20 Closing Remarks Guest: Abe Jacob | LinkedIn Profile

In this episode, Dr. Maze shares her inspiring journey from a career in mathematics and computer programming to her impactful work in career counseling and assessment. She discusses her early influences, time in the Peace Corps, and the founding of APCDA, offering insights into how personal drivers like happiness shape our career paths. Dr. Maze also explores the role of AI in career counseling and offers practical advice for anyone seeking growth in their personal and professional life. Tune in for her reflections on life lessons, career advice, and what’s next on her horizon.00:59 Introduction to Dr Marilyn Maze01:58 Personal drivers - happiness02:19 Current work03:11 Career start in mathematics teaching and computer programming04:34 Peace corps work in the Philippines05:52 Computerised career assessments08:42 Birth of APCDA09:27 Why career counselling?10:54 AI and career counselling12:11 Childhood influences and hobbies14:48 Early career planning16:17 Career advice16:59 Life lessons17:44 What's next?18:17 Favourite motto18:52 Final words

Daniel Lee was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta commonly known as brittle bones disease. He has not let that define him and is now a para-athlete, motivational speaker, and a social impact leader. He is also the founder of 360 All Ability that works to create an inclusive world for people with disabilities.Join us in this chat with Daniel to learn more about his journey.00:06 Introduction01:11 Current Work03:55 Childhood07:57 Interests as a child09:10 Thoughts on career as a young person15:20 Journey to becoming a leader and mentor17:45 Journey to becoming a motivational speaker21:45 Designing a portfolio career26:16 Intrinsic Drivers34:20 Introduction to formal para-sports39: 26 Sporting ecosystem for para-athletes42:15 What is next?43:41 Proudest Achievement46:15 Sharing wisdom on finding your purpose47:30 Closing RemarksGuest:Daniel Lee| LinkedIn Profile

Michael Wilson has had a career spanning opera singing, public service, international development, and active politics. He is now the CEO of e-water and is based in Australia.Join us in our chat with Michael to learn more about his journey.00:35 Introduction01:55 Career plan03:26 Influence of personal values04:23 Dropping singing as a career07:05 Growing up years10:25 Childhood heroes14:45 Career thoughts during high school and university22:21 Decision making at a key crossroad26:14 Choosing various job roles33:32 Transition to e-Water41:30 Requirements for a diverse and successful career46:03 Closing RemarksGuest: Michael Wilson | Opera Singer, Public servant, and CEO| LinkedIn Profile for Michael Wilson

Huong Dang is a 2023 Obama Scholar, 2022 Yale World Fellow, and the founder of Hope Box. Hope Box is a social enterprise that provides psychological and economic recovery services to victims of gender based violence in Vietnam. Join us on this chat with Huong Dang and listen to her incredible journey in life and career. 00:05 Introduction 01:45 Huong as a person 02:33 Current roles 05:32 Life story that led to Hope Box 12:54 Childhood Heros 17:05 Most important career decision 23:24 Trusting KOTO 32:00 Identifying the right trainee in social projects 35:22 Walking the path unknown 39:14 Heros Today 46:47 What is next 48:29 Best career advice 52:14 Final words

Dmitry Mikhaylov is professor, scientist, business innovator and an author in the area of big data and artificial intelligence. He is based out of Dubai.Join us in our chat with Dmitry to learn more about his journey.00:04 Introduction00:33 Guest Background06:30 Childhood Years13:45 Childhood Influences15:34 Academic Journey18:22 First Job24:25 Balancing Teaching and Commercialisation27:19 Most Important Career Decision30:00 Key Achievements33:35 What is next in the journey35:47 Final ThoughtsGuest:Dmitry Mikhaylov | AI Scientist and Deeptech Entrepreneur | LinkedIn Profile for Dmitry Mikhaylov

Azran Osman-Rani is the CEO and Co-Founder of Naluri. Naluri is a digital health therapeutics platform that combines behavioural science, data science, and digital design, to help users become mentally resilient and adopt healthy lifestyles that are sustainable. Join us in our chat with Azran to learn about his incredible journey. 02:05 Three principles; Connection, Curiosity and Courage 02:50 Younger years 05:57 Deciding his degree programs 10:33 Getting out into the real world 11:28 Job application process rejection, feedback, tweaking 13:13 Starting iFlix, resilience 19:51 Encouraging his children to make their own career decisions 21:00 Returning to Malaysia (via Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea) 22:00 Chance events – from privatizing the Malaysian Stock Exchange to Astro to Air Asia 25:08 Networking and reputation 25:56 Secrets of his success; take on difficult, complex problems through to execution 28:00 Common thread in his career - inception, affordable and accessible for mass markets 30:55 Starting Naluri from scratch 35:24 Navigating Crisis Situations 37:51 Biggest professional failure 42:38 Are leaders born or made? 44:20 What’s next for Azran Guest:Azran Osman – Rani | CEO and Co-Founder Naluri | LinkedIn Profile

Rebecca Wong works as a psychologist with elite sports teams and athletes to prepare them for global and regional competitions like the Olympics.Join us in our chat with Rebecca to learn more about her journey. 00:05 Topic Introduction 02:25 Growing Up Years 11:40 Admission into Sport Psychology 18:26 Move from Sports to eSports 25:06 What Rebecca likes best in her job 26:42 Most important career decision 30:37 Next steps for Rebecca 37:13 Life Motto Guest: Rebecca Wong | Esport and Sport Psychologist | LinkedIn Profile for Rebecca WongClick here to feedback on this podcast.

This is the final episode of Season 3.Join me on this chat with fellow APCDA members Elisabeth Montgomery, Sujata Ives, and Liliya Tleukenova to talk about our learnings from the season. 00:12 Introduction 01:13 Guests Background 05:05 Career decision-making in different cultures 13:46 Micro credentials 27:05 Unique insights 34:09 Using industry information 41:59 Key takeaways Guests: Elisabeth Montgomery | APCDA Program Committee Chair | LinkedIn Profile Sujata Ives |APCDA Program Committee Co-chair | LinkedIn Profile Liliya Tleukenova |APCDA Program Committee Member | LinkedIn Profile

What kind of developments are taking place in Central Asia?What are the key labour trends in the region?What are the employability skills that are in demand by employers but lacking in job seekers?If these are some questions on your mind, join Liliya Tleukenova and I on this chat with Bolat Mynbayev and Natalia Timofeeva where we talk about the economic and talent landscape in Central Asia. 00:10 Topic Introduction 01:57 Guest Background 03:28 Regional integration updates 08:25 Impact of transport infrastructure development on economies 14:20 Needs and focus of different countries 17:36 Economic and labour challenges due to geopolitical position 22:02 Key labour market trends 24:50 Issues around high female unemployment 28:12 Advice to graduates on how to stand out to employers 29:55 General employability skills in demand by employers 32:30 Closing comments Guests: Bolat Mynbayev | Partner, Strategy & Operations, KPMG Caucus and Central Asia | LinkedIn Profile for Bolat Mynbayev Natalia Timofeeva | HR Director (People), KPMG Caucus and Central Asia | LinkedIn Profile for Natalia Timofeeva

How can we start addressing water scarcity immediately?What is the government doing about water pollution? As the world moves towards urbanisation, will the cities have enough water to support the growing population?If these are some questions on your mind, join me on this chat with Ravi Subramanian where we talk topics related to water scarcity and opportunities available for the creative minds to tackle this urgent issue. 00:08 Topic Introduction02:05 Guest Background03:08 Targeted actions that impact water scarcity07:00 Tech developments for small farms11:40 Addressing water pollution18:10 Improving public utilities 23:15 Emerging careers26:55 Closing commentsGuest: Ravi Subramanian| Ex-Director, CEO, Boustead Salcon Water Solutions Pte Ltd| LinkedIn Profile for Ravi Subramanian)

I thought water was just used for drinking and sanitation. How do companies use water?What are companies doing to address the water crisis?Given the looming water scarcity, what does the future of the water industry look like?If these are some questions on your mind, join me on this chat with Irshaad Hakim where we discuss issues that the water industry is looking to solve and how you can be a part of it.00:18 Topic Introduction02:37 Guest Background03:52 Water Industry Landscape, Usage Issues, Digitalisation, and Future of the Industry13:37 Why join water industry – the USP15:16 Emerging Careers16:08 Required Competencies18:15 Closing CommentsGuest: Irshaad Hakim| Senior Vice President, SEA & ANZ at Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions | LinkedIn Profile for Irshaad Hakim)

How do products reach us?What is the global supply chain crisis?Why do some companies take a longer time to restock my favourite products?If these are some questions on your mind, join me on this chat with Sharath Ram Santhanam where we will talk about developments taking place in the supply chain industry and careers that will gain prominence in the changing landscape.00:25 Topic Introduction02:10 Guest Background04:40 Supply Chain Landscape, Vulnerabilities, and Reconfiguration24:30 Emerging careers29:39 Skills in Demand34:22 Closing CommentsGuest: Sharath Ram Santhanam | Head of Supply Chain, APAC at Evident Scientific | LinkedIn Profile for Sharath Ram Santhanam)

What is wrong with our food production model? Despite all the technological advancements, why are we still tackling hunger as a key challenge? Will be we able to feed our growing population with all the challenges that climate change is throwing at us? If these are some questions on your mind, join me on this chat with Howard Story where we will talk about the issues around food production and careers that are emerging as solutions. 00:12 Topic Introduction 02:05 Guest Background 04:15 Landscape and issues in the current approach to food production 22:40 Corporates and their role in reframing the food conversation 29:02 Emerging careers 35:50 Final Takeaways Guest: Howard Story | Founding Director CEO at Permaculture Institute of Thailand and Asia | LinkedIn Profile for Howard Story Related Websites Permaculture Institute of Asia Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms, Thailand

What is the New Space Economy? What kind of developments are taking place here?I am interested in space but I am not a scientist or an engineer. How can I be part of the new space economy?If these are some questions on your mind, join me on this chat with Zaheer Ali where we will discuss about the developments taking place in the New Space Economy. 00:06 Introduction02:20 Guest Background05:45 New Space Economy vs Old Economy 15:10 Spending on resources for space24:40 Realistic business cases and profit models30:35 Space for Earth vs Space for Space33:20 Being part of the New Space Economy37:49 Transferable Skills 42:38 Next in Space45:38 Final TakeawaysGuest: Zaheer Ali | COO, Positon |LinkedIn Profile for Zaheer Ali)Space-Related Degree ProgramExecutive Masters of Global Management (Space Leadership, Business, and Policy) – Thunderbird School of Global Management and Arizona State UniversityRecommended ReadsThe Case for Space by Robert ZubrinWayfinding by Chellie Spiller

IT is booming. Is it realistic to transition there?What is happening in IT in the Asia Pacific and Middle East region?How can a non-tech person be part of the tech boom?Join me on this chat with Khalid Nizami where we talk about the developments taking place in the information technology industry.00:16 Topic Introduction00:57 Guest Introduction02:23 Career Journey06:52 Link to Sustainability15:57 IT landscape in APAC and ME25:55 Key Future Trends34:55 Soft skills in IT39:11 Reality of mid-career transitionGuest Information:LinkedIn Profile for Khalid Nizami

Why is the adoption of renewable energy so slow? Why are fossil fuels not being phased out? Should I join the renewable energy industry? Are these some questions that plaque you or your clients when you think about the renewable energy industry? Join me on this chat with Vignesh Nandakumar where we talk about the renewable energy industry landscape and opportunities that this emerging field presents to the job seekers. 00:21 Topic Introduction 00:32 Guest Introduction 01:48 Career Journey and Pivots 09:10 Renewable Energy Landscape 24:35 Peripheral Industries 28:30 Hiring Challenges 34:19 Emerging Careers 38:04 Talent Characteristics Guest Information: Vignesh Nandakumar is the CEO of Serentica Global that delivers round-the-clock sustainable energy, to hard-to-abate industries. These industries are the hardest to decarbonise and contribute to one-third of the global carbon emissions. Vignesh has diverse experience in developing and growing renewable energy investments to the tune of US$1 Billion across India, South East Asia, South Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa. He is also seasoned in raising funding capital, mergers & acquisitions, business development, project execution; and in managing company operations. Apart from renewable energy, Vignesh is passionate about electric vehicles and the shared and circular economy. He is also an active angel investor and mentor to start-ups in this industry. LinkedIn Profile for Vignesh Nandakumar

This is a brief introduction of the podcast host and what you can expect in the upcoming season. 00:08 - Welcome 00:26 - Host Background 01:22 - Theme for Season 3 01:48 - Objective 02:13 - Engagement 02:30 - Contact email 02:56 - Request for speakers 03:16 - First episode launch 03:24 - Thank you For further questions, please check the FAQ document or email [email protected]

This final episode of Behind the Science of Career Development finds Brian interviewing his mentor Dr. Spencer “Skip” Niles. The interview highlights the influence of Drs. Ed Herr, Donald Super, Mark Savickas and others who influenced Skip’s career and his philosophy of paying these gifts he has received forward as a mentor. It is with the greatest gratitude for the opportunity to host this podcast and to have Skip join me here at the end that I thank you for listening. The interview is framed around the following questions: 2:20 How do you think about yourself as a mentor, the influence of Dr. Ed Herr? 5:05 How Skip found mentorship from Dr. Donald Super 8:25 What attracts Skip to mentees and other collaborators? 10:45 What are the needs of the future from career development professionals? 17:20 How much a career professional can impact our lives, my life?

Dr. Jim Bright, one of the originators of Chaos Theory of Careers (CTC) joins host Dr. Brian Hutchison to celebrate the Asia Pacific Career Development Journal’s first Special Issue focused on CTC. Jim always provides an exhilarating conversation that helps us understand the role chaos plays in our career lives and why we need to understand this better in our professional careers practice. You will not be bored during this fun, energizing conversation about our work. Chaos Theory of Careers originated story (5:00) How Krumboltz’s theory is fundamentally different than CTC (8:15) Chaos Theory of Careers is much more than chance events (11:11) How awareness of chaos impacts client perspectives and motivation for change (20:05) Privilege, expectations, and the pandemic impacts our perception of chaos (25:40) How to deepen your skills using Chaos Theory of Careers (32:55) Find Dr. Jim Bright online at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimbright/ Learn more about Become Education at https://www.become.education/ Find Jim’s book The Chaos Theory of Careers: A New Perspective on Working in the 21st Century at https://www.amazon.com/Chaos-Theory-Careers-Perspective-Twenty-First/dp/0415806348

Tam Nguyen, a career coach based in Montreal Canada, joins host Dr. Brian Hutchison to talk about her practice and transition into the career development field from a career in supply chain management. Tam is a fresh voice in the field who reminds us about why career development is such an appealing profession, how our personal stories impact our choices, and that all previous careers contribute to our current career. She helps clients reimagine their lives in a unique and different ways. In this episode we discuss: Tam’s origin story including early life in Vietnam and an early career in supply chain management. (3:50) How supply chain management concepts can be applied to career development practice. (7:10) Tam's process of career transition from supply change management to career development practice, a holistic perspective. (12:20) How new entrants into career development might navigate what we as a field have to offer (19:40) Tam’s approach to helping clients, and describing her work with them. (25:00) Doing deeper career work (31:30) Find Tam on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tam-nguyentb/?originalSubdomain=caExplore Tam’s coaching practice at https://empurpose.co/

Phoenix Ho, co-founder of Hướng Nghiệp Sông An, a career-focused social enterprise in Vietnam joins host, Dr Brian Hutchison, for this episode of Behind the Science of Career Development. Phoenix describes the work of Sông An and how it provides leadership in the field of career development in her country including training, supervision, and the translation of career assessment instruments. The conversation turns to the following topics (timestamp of this dialogue): Social entrepreneurialism and leadership (7:00) Growing into a leadership role and making decisions (12:05) How the enterprise has changed her life/ lifestyle (15:55) Philosophy for building a core team (20:00) Women in leadership (24:10)

Host Global Career Guy Dr. Brian Hutchison hosts Amber Brown and Jennifer Luna, two career development experts in the social work career space. Amber Brown is a Career Advisor at the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a focus on career services. Jennifer Luna is the Director of the DiNitto Career Center and Alumni Relations office in the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin. She has a Master’s degree in Social Work with a concentration in administration and planning. This wide-ranging conversation digs into the training of social workers, career development and coaching issues with students pursuing a social work career, myths about social work, and how social workers can and do focus on career development as part of their social work practice. Both are active leaders in the Consortium for Career Development in Social Work Education, a US based student support organization. This episode will expand your knowledge and perspective!

APCDA President Satomi Chudasama joins us in a very practical career practitioner focused episode. She sits down with host Dr. Brian Hutchison for a conversation about working with college students in a Career Services setting. Most present in our dialogue is the importance of helping students slow down, self-reflect, and see themselves in the process of career planning. Full of practical tips, insight into her personal career practice at Princeton University, and the important role career planning plays in our lives… this episode is not one to miss!

Happy New Year! We kick off 2022 with a dynamic, important episode focused on the climate crisis and career development. Your host Brian Hutchison is joined by Trevor Lehmann, a career counselor who specializes in working with clients’ career decision while taking into account climate change and climate grief. This episode is full of so much great information including:(2:40) How climate anxiety shows up in career work(7:00) Why addressing climate is important(8:50) Long term thinking, hope and uncertainty(17:20) How career development work must change(24:05) What Trevor has learned working with climate scientists

Lifology co-founder and CEO Praveen Parameswar joins host Brian Hutchison to close out the 2021 season of Behind the Science of Career Development. Praveen shares the Lifology philosophy as it applies to working with children and adolescents around the world. What happens when we focus on developing the life we wish to live within the context of career development? How do we help parents engage with their own children’s career development? The conversation touches on the following topics (time stamp of this dialogue): How career and life intersects in terms of child development, human well being, and lifestyle (7:35) The importance of working through parents, and how to do it, when working with children and adolescents (12:40) Working directly with children and adolescents in schools (17:45) Prestige bias, and how to address it in career development work (21:45) You can learn more about Lifology at https://www.lifology.com/ and through its YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW_zOkBm3PDdwCHcZM4iyDQ. Connect with Praveen on Twitter at https://twitter.com/pkpraveen?lang=en

Dr. Yang Ai and Ms. Hongshan Shao join this episode to share their journey as Chinese international students to the US and how it impacted their research agenda. Dr. Ai is currently a tenure track Assistant Professor at the University of the Redlands and Ms. Shao is a doctoral candidate at Penn State University. Both are counselor educators with a focus on career development; both study the experience of Asian international students attending schools in Western countries. Hongshan Shao is the author of the lead article in the September 2021 issue of the Asia Pacific Career Development Journal titled “Career Considerations When Working with Chinese International Students. The conversation touches on the following topics: Yang and Hongshan’s personal journeys as international students to the University of Missouri - St. Louis (5:30) Initial Culture Shock including talking on the telephone for the first time (10:30) How to Get Better at Supporting International Students in Transition (15:15) Mental Health and Wellness of Chinese students in transition (23:00) What is the biggest kindness each guest received in their transition (26:50) Post graduation career decisions for Chinese international students (29:30)

Pakistan’s career development pioneer Raza Abbas joins host Brian Hutchison for an important conversation. Beginning in 2010, Raza jump started the field of career development in Pakistan by meeting global leaders, using their evidence, and adapting it to his country’s cultural context. We bridge this amazing story to Raza’s use of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in career development to organize and mobilize thousands of career seekers in Pakistan and beyond. The conversation touches on the following topics (time stamp of this dialogue): Raza’s principles for identifying evidence and adapting it to practice in Pakistan (6:10) United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and career development (11:30) Practically integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals into career practice, consultation, and optimizing professional career development practice (16:35) Working with career practitioners using the UN Sustainable Development Goals (20:40) The importance of the art of communication in career development work (22:30)

Dr. Jonique R. Childs, an Assistant Professor in Education Student Development at UMass Amherst, joins host Brian Hutchison for a scintillating conversation about her work with First Generation college students and their career development. The conversation touches on the following topics: First Gen description and mental health consequences (2:00) Implicit Bias defined in a useful way (7:45) Cultural Humility and Broaching (13:30) Microaggressions in the Workplace (15:40) Psychological Safety at Work (19:50) Asia Pacific First Generation Students (23:30) You won’t want to miss this episode!

International career coach Heather Lu-Lasky, CEO and Founder of ChampAmerica, joins Brian for an in-depth conversation about her career and work with international students/graduates looking for positions in the United States. This wide ranging conversation will touch on topics such as Working on Wall Street in the finance sector. Transition issues for international students coming to the United States. Internship and job search for international students. Social media and technology as applied to coaching and learning. Adapting to the pandemic by shifting to coaching work in China.

APCDA legend Dr. Marilyn Maze joins host Dr. Brian Hutchison, APCDJ Editor and Global Career Guy, to engage in a wide-ranging conversation about career theories old and new as the apply to 21st Century career services practice. We share insights into Computer Assisted Guidance, Donald Super, John Holland, Chaos Theory or Careers, Career Construction, and more. This is a “fly on the wall” episode where the listener can pretend to be listening in as Marilyn and Brian just talk about the profession then and now.

Brian Hutchison, APCDJ Editor and Global Career Guy spends Episode 6 with Dr. Sarah Patterson-Mills speaking about the many women who contributed to the field of career development in the late 1800’s and first half of the 1900’s. We discuss the stories of these important women and why telling them today is so important for understanding our “true” history and creating a more fair and equitable world-of-work. Topics covered include: Jane Addams of the International Red Cross and her contributions to career development in the 1800’s. Settlement House Movement, Vocational Bureaus, and how Frank Parson’s was surrounded by women in the movement. Anna Yeoman Reid and her travels across the US to collect data to research work conditions and work in the Seattle Vocational Bureau. Biases about gender in ourselves as we do this work today and why this historical work is important today. How women connected at Teacher’s Colleges and Settlement Houses to create a career development network in the United States. The world’s first work/life balance groups in Chicago’s Settlement House around 1900 and what they teach us about working women today.

Episode 5 finds me, Brian Hutchison APCDJ Editor and Global Career Guy, with Dr. Tina Anctil speaking about career development for people with disabilities. Tina shares specific counseling techniques, stories from the field, and her own model for working with this client population, specifically adults with an acquired disability. Tina and Brian are old friends and colleagues and this episode is like “being a fly on the wall” while they talk about the importance of this work and her expertise. Topics covered include: Terminology specific to vocational rehabilitation counseling and its companion fields. Tips for beginning career coaches and counselors. Dr. Anctil’s model for workforce development professionals to work with persons with disability. Specific assessment tools for working from a universal design perspective. Disclosing disability in the job search process.

Episode 4 is our first cross-branded episode!! In this one, Dr. Brian Hutchison is a guest on the Theory of Change podcast discussing his ideas about the science and nature of Developing an Adaptive Career Mindset for the post-COVID world-of-work. This conversation really digs into aspects of career development that we need to adapt to the 21st Century including: Why addressing career concerns is important for many types of practitioners (4:50) Why career focused professionals must uncenter work to recenter life (7:00) How external forces such as pandemics, political upheaval, and other events impact work stressed who is responsible (12:30) Connection between work and mental health/ wellness/ cultural concerns (16:15) Gig economy and its challenges (19:00) Neurobiology, science, and how this forces us to adapt our career practice (24:45) And a lot more!!

In Episode 3 of Behind the Science of Career Development, APCDJ Editor and Global Career Guy Brian Hutchison hosts Dr. José Domene, Professor at the University of Calgary, Canada to learn the story of his role as Associate Editor of APCDJ. This wide-ranging conversation covered several topics of interest for career practitioners and scholars including his background, how an academic journal works, how to think about research, and the process of developing scholarship for publication. This conversation really digs into the basics of professional scholarship including: Key terms in the academic scholarship process. The different roles and responsibilities of the journal staff and Editorial Board. The types of research methodologies and articles one can publish. A case example of a college career center program evaluation study that might be published in APCDJ. The special process that APCDJ uses to encourage authors first time and early career scholars to write for APCDJ. Asia Pacific Career Development Journal: https://AsiaPacificCDA.org/Journal Join APCDA: https://AsiaPacificCDA.org/Join-Renew Attend a monthly webinar on global career issues: https://AsiaPacificCDA /Webinars Follow Brian Hutchison on Twitter @globalcareerguyFind José Domene at his university web page at http://werklund.ucalgary.ca/educ_info/profiles/1-8672653

In Episode 2 of Behind the Science of Career Development, APCDJ Editor and Global Career Guy Brian Hutchison hosts Yvonne Kong-Ho and Jeremiah Wong to learn the story of their article from the September 2019 Lead Article titled It Takes a Village: Meet the Singapore Career Development Tribe. This wide ranging conversation covered several topics of interest for career practitioners in Singapore and around the world, including Career practice over the lifespan, from childhood to post retirement. Collaboration between school, university, union, government, and private sector career constituents. Collectivist culture and career development planning. Women in the workforce and career development. The process of academic publishing for first timers. The history of career development in Singapore - players and personalities. Asia Pacific Career Development Journal: https://AsiaPacificCDA.org/Journal Join APCDA: https://AsiaPacificCDA.org/Join-Renew Attend a monthly webinar on global career issues: https://AsiaPacificCDA /Webinars Follow Brian Hutchison on Twitter @globalcareerguy

APCDJ Editor and Global Career Guy Brian Hutchison hosts this first episode with guest Danielle Lefebvre a Canadian counselor and PhD student who completed a scoping review of the Workplace Experiences of Transgender Individuals which was the lead article of the March 2020 issue of the journal. Danielle tells her story of being a counselor and PhD student who is interested in working with and advocating for this population of clients. We discuss practical issues such as language, specific obstacles and problem behaviors, how counselors and coaches can change their practice, and more in this relaxed conversation. For more information like this visit:Asia Pacific Career Development Journal - https://AsiaPacificCDA.org/Journal Join APCDA - https://AsiaPacificCDA.org/Join-Renew Attend a monthly webinar on global career issues - https://AsiaPacificCDA /Webinars Follow Danielle Lefebvre on Twitter @dclefebvFollow Brian Hutchison on Twitter @globalcareerguy