Dr Dorothy E. Siminovitch shares tremendously valuable career advice. Her career term was Awareness Intelligence. Take the time to pause, relisten to the definition of the term and the questions that Dorothy asks and let us know how easy it was for you to answer them. Listen, learn and respond! Join Hoda and her guests on Career Buzz to increase your Career Literacy.

Guest Bio

Dorothy E. Siminovitch, PhD, Master Certified Coach, is founder and president of Gestalt Coaching Works, LLC. She is an international coach, consultant, speaker, and author. Dorothy is the founder and co-owner of the Gestalt Coaching Program in Istanbul, an ICF coach training program which she serves as Director of Training and as faculty.

Dorothy earned her PhD through Case Western Reserve University’s prestigious Department of Organizational Behavior. She pioneered the application of Gestalt theory, concepts, and practices in the service of professional coaching. She began delivering Gestalt coach training in 1996 after earning her Master Certified Coach credentials from the International Coach Federation (ICF).

Dorothy honed her rich coaching, teaching, and consulting skills while serving in leadership and primary educator roles at renowned Gestalt study centers, and she has expanded her knowledge and wisdom by co-presenting with fellow thought-leaders in the coaching field.

Dorothy specializes in coaching for signature awareness of one’s presence, leadership peak performance, overcoming derailment, and working with high performance leaders, groups, and teams. She presents additional training and development opportunities to ICF conferences and chapters and by invitation to commercial and non-profit organizations worldwide.

Her book, A Gestalt Coaching Primer: The Path Toward Awareness Intelligence (2nd Edition), is recognized as a profound introduction to professional coaching for those well-practiced and novices alike. She is co-developer and co-author of the Awareness 20/20™ leadership assessment instrument, a quantitative analysis of leaders’ awareness and the demonstrated ROI benefits of the self-aware leader.

Dorothy is best known by colleagues, clients, students, and presentation participants as someone whose inviting warmth inspires trust, hope, and intuitive wisdom. She was recently honored by the ICF-Toronto Chapter with the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award in Coaching

For career counselling for you or someone you care about, start with a free discovery call: careercycles.com For gamified, story-based professional development, learn about and schedule a demo of Who You Are Matters! at onelifetools.com

One of the most alarming aspects of AI is its impact on jobs and the economy. Advances in AI threaten to make many human jobs obsolete.  Which will completely disrupt national and international economies. And, a growing number of AI experts - such as "The Godfather of AI," and Canadian Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton - are warning that the current AI Arms Race between OpenAI, Google and other tech companies, is very dangerous, and might lead to the destruction of the human race. 

Yet - little is being done to prepare for the impending shock.  

Dagan Shani is a filmmaker who explores the future implications of AI and automation on the job market. His 2 documentaries, OBSOLETE and DON’T LOOK UP are available on Youtube. Through interviews with experts and smart editing of film clips from news and talk shows like Jon Stewart, Shani explains the risks and sounds the alarm.  

Join Mark Franklin, and Dagan Shani, from his family’s home in Kibbutz Gan Shmuel in Central Israel, on this episode of Career Buzz.

Modern human resources department represents the interests of the overall mission of the business aligned with the needs of individual employees. Depending on the size and scope of a company, an HRM department can perform a variety of roles and responsibilities. For a small business, a dedicated HRM specialist may cover all HRM functions, while in bigger companies, specialized departments will handle hiring, benefits, employee development and other processes.  In recent years, the role of HRM has expanded as companies recognize that it’s cost-effective to invest in employee development and retention. Better-trained and happier employees are more productive, and innovative. But has the HRM department overstepped its’ mandate? In this show, join Gus Theoulis and Stephen Armstrong as they discuss this.

Guest Bio: Gus Theoulis, President and CEO of Intricco Controls and Automation Ltd. and LT Global Trade Ltd. Gus is a Professional Engineering Technologist with over 26 years of experience in electrical controls and IT management, and his company designs, produces, programs, and implements electrical control systems for industries like automotive, HVAC, defense, and nuclear. Having worked globally in over a dozen countries, Gus brings a wealth of technical and managerial expertise, including a unique perspective as a senior manager both before and after introducing HR into the workplace. Over 15 years of running his own business, Gus has collaborated with many senior managers, gaining valuable insights into leadership and organizational dynamic.

Specializing in Careers and Mobility Learning, Dr Michael Healy shares his mission and how he chose it. If you were asked to share your mission, what would it look like? Take some time to think about it. Listen, reflect and answer! Join Hoda and her guests on Career Buzz and increase your Career knowledge.

As storyteller-in-chief at CodeWord Communications for 20+ years and a part-time writing professor, Suzanne Bowness has built a successful freelance writing business.   

Now, she’s written, “The Feisty Freelancer: A friendly guide to visioning, planning and growing your writing business,” published by Dundurn Press in 2025. It helps readers get started on the writing journey. Tune into this Career Buzz episode to hear Sue’s career story, how it felt being laid off at 25, and how she turned that bad experience into good outcomes. Learning about planning any business, getting work, pitching services, getting paid, and gaining flexibility and working-from-home options.  

In the past, what happened in your car typically stayed in your car. That is no longer the case. The influx of digital innovations, from infotainment connectivity to over-the-air (OTA) software updates, is turning cars into information clearinghouses. While delivering significant customer value, these changes also expose vehicles to the seamier side of the digital revolution. Hackers and other black-hat intruders are attempting to gain access to critical in-vehicle electronic units and data, potentially compromising critical safety functions and customer privacy. In this episode, Stephen Armstrong and AJ Khan, addresses this topic.

Guest Bio

AJ Khan is the Founder of Vehiqilla Inc and has over 20 years of experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance, and 13 years of experience in Cybersecurity Innovation and Emerging Technologies. AJ is an ardent advocate of Cyber Security and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) and in his view, there is a critical need to address Cyber Security in today’s Connected and Cloud deployments and if considerable effort is not made to address this issue, corporations will incorporate considerable Security Debt that will manifest itself later in the form of major security breaches.  AJ’s is a published author and his book “Automotive Cyber Governance”, is focused on defining cyber governance best practices for the Connected, Autonomous and Electric Vehicles. 

Associate Professor at the University of Warwick, Dr Gill Frigerio’s career term was making connections. Take the time to listen to Dr Gill’s tips and commit to reflect on your connections. Roy C. Vella encouraged us to be curious and open to experiences and taking risks.  Think about it, how curious are you? Listen, reflect and answer! Join Hoda Kilani and her guests on Career Buzz and increase your Career Literacy.

Guest Bios

Roy Vella Roy is a well-known digital strategy expert, professional speaker, and independent Non-Exec Director, Advisor & Consultant to enterprises large and small. As a resourceful Stanford JD/MBA and US/UK citizen, Roy has proven complex problem-solving skills and global execution delivering high-growth, digitally-driven teams. He runs a management consultancy providing strategic advice and commercial services to digital leaders globally, particularly as an expert in the deeptech, fintech, smart home industries. In EMEA, he engaged many notable, brand name clients as well as many London-based incubators and their fast-growing European start-ups.

Dr Gill Frigerio is an Associate Professor in the Centre for Lifelong Learning at the University of Warwick who leads on the Centre’s qualifications in Career Studies and Coaching. Prior to moving into a teaching role, Gill worked in career development practice and management, and most recently was Head of Careers in the Centre for Student Careers and Skills at Warwick. Gill’s teaching interests cover theory and practice in career coaching; working with vocation and calling; as well as researching career development practice. She has research interests in intersectional approaches to women’s career development, socially just careers work and supporting practitioners as researchers. Gill is the Chair of NICEC, a learned society for those working in career development. She has recently completed a Doctorate in Education looking at a ‘calling-informed’ framework for career development practice and particularly focusing on women’s experiences of work and faith.

Martina Rowley has organization and precision in her blood. Having been raised, educated and trained in Germany, her work ethic and style reflect her heritage. After a 20-year career as an executive assistant, Martina completed a business training program and then started her own business as a virtual business manager (VBM) and Certified Canadian Virtual Assistant (CCVA).   In her new book, “Supercharged Productivity: Overworked. Overwhelmed. Over it.”, Martina shares proven productivity and time management strategies.  

When you are working on your own career, Dr Ingrid reminds us that you have a responsibility to remember that you are part of something bigger. Do you agree or disagree? Stay tuned as Dr Ingrid introduces us to the career culture in Norway and the concept of collective individualism.

Frank shared the two most important attributes looked for by HR managers. Do you have any ideas on how to ensure that you portray these attributes during an interview? Together let’s learn from Frank’s 40 years of experience as he talks about the difference between employed and employable and so much more!

Listen, reflect and answer! Join Hoda and her guests on Career Buzz and increase your Career Literacy.

GUEST BIOS

Dr Ingrid Bårdsdatter Bakke

Dr. Ingrid is a postdoctoral fellow and Assistant professor working at the Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, in Lillehammer, Norway.

Her research focuses on Norwegian and Nordic work culture and how it affects career guidance, career guidance and policy, integrated guidance and career guidance in the welfare system. She lectures and supervises students on the MSc in Career Guidance, and is a Further Education Counsellor of Students on career theory, career guidance, national culture and organisational theory.

Frank Newman

For over 40 years, Frank has worked in Human Resources to create great working environments where the best people want to come to work every day.

His pioneering work in compassionate leaves led to the creation of the Employment Insurance Compassionate Care Leave which has benefited thousands of Canadians as they care for family members during critical illnesses.

Frank and his team service clients that include a wide variety of small and medium sized businesses in South Western Ontario including manufacturing, agri-business, IT services, trucking, accounting, brewing, water sports, professional associations, medical and veterinary clinics, not-for-profit organizations, as well as musicians and even a magician.

As a Certified HR Leader, Frank is an HR mentor for the Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, an HR subject matter expert with Launchpad at Wilfrid Laurier University, and a volunteer mentor for the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre. An accomplished speaker and HR Leader, Frank has presented to many community and industry groups including numerous Chambers of Commerce and Rotary Clubs. He has also appeared on CTV Kitchener News and has been a frequent commentator on Human Resources issues on 570 Radio Kitchener.

A discussion with host Stephen Armstrong and guest Peter Devita on the new e-petition (E-5117) asking the Prime Minister to call an emergency 1st Ministers’ Conference to deal with dangers to Canadians from Cyber System Security Attacks and the inappropriate use of AI. The petition calling on our political leaders to put their heads together and address severe issues of Cyber-attacks. There is no stopping technology advancement and application in everyday life. Formal Technology management in necessary to safeguard the future. Nations that do not advance or manage technology have no future.  How do we do this?  The engineering and applied science professions have the know how that parliamentarians need to partner with. This thinking is missing both from our politicians and from the profession itself.

Peter DeVita Bio

Peter is a licensed P.Eng and is past president of the Professional Engineers Ontario in 2001. Peter founded his electronics manufacturing company in 1977.  He is currently president of Engineers for the profession. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto holding a BASc & MASc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.  He also holds an MBA from York University with focus on Marketing and Economics.  He has taught courses at Sheridan College, and Centennial Colleges overseeing the development of two degree courses in software and network technology. He wrote a book on the engineering profession organizations called:  “A Search for Advocacy – Creating the Canadian Engineering Profession”

Dr Paul Hartung told us to be mindful individually and reflect on what gives us meaning. When you can answer that question, you can find work that will fit in with who you are and what is meaningful to you. Think about it, what gives you meaning?

Together let’s learn from Tracey’s experience as she talks about Labour Market Information, Forecasting and so much more! Tracey Campbell advised us to value Labour Market Information for our career success. Do you agree or disagree?

Reflect and answer these questions using Hoda’s chats with Dr Paul and Tracey as your prompts! Join Hoda and her guests and increase your Career Literacy.

Guest Bios

Paul J. Hartung, Ph.D. is Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Family and Community Medicine at Northeast Ohio Medical University where he directs the College of Medicine’s first-year course in the psychosocial foundations of clinical medicine.

He serves on the editorial boards for Journal of Vocational Behavior (2003- ), Journal of Career Assessment (1997- ), International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance (2012- ), Australian Journal of Career Development (2021- ), African Journal of Career Development (2018- ), and British Journal of Guidance and Counselling (2023- ). He is current Past President Division 16 (Counseling, 2022-26) of the International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP) and past editor for The Career Development Quarterly (2014-2021). For his outstanding contributions to the science and profession of psychology and the field of career development, he received the American Psychological Association (APA) Division 17 John L. Holland Award, the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Eminent Career Award, and the APA Society for Vocational

Tracey Campbell has been a career development practitioner for over twenty-five years. She spent the first 15 years delivering career and employment services directly to youth and unemployed adults in Alberta – specializing in clients with multiple employment challenges.

Tracey has worked in both direct services as well as public policy development. She currently works for the Government of Alberta as a Senior Policy Analyst specializing in career development and labour market research. She is a proud member of the Asia Pacific Career Development Association, National Career Development Association and the Career Development Association of Alberta – promoting the certification of career development professionals and championing career development for Canadians and citizens around the world.

Which term would you use to describe your story so far? Dr Kris Magnusson used one term to take listeners on a journey that combined his life mission as well as the history and challenges in the career field. Stay tuned as Dr Magnusson introduces us to the 5 Ps, shares his career journey and reflects on what makes a great mentor. Join Hoda and her guest, Dr Kris Magnusson, on a journey to increase your Career Literacy.

Guest Bio

Dr. Magnusson is the Senior Advisor to the VP Academic, and is responsible for preparing and implementing the business case for SFU’s proposed new School of Medicine. Concurrently, he is serving as the acting Associate Vice President Academic, Teaching and Learning. During his time as dean, he also served two terms as the Chair of the Association of BC Deans of Education, was co-chair of the BC Advisory Group on Provincial Assessment, led the development of the ACDE Accord on Internationalization in Education, and was co-chair of the SFU Aboriginal Reconciliation Council.

Kris’ academic work is in the area of counselling psychology and career development. He was the recipient of the Province of Alberta Career Development Award of Excellence and the 2006 recipient of the Stu Conger Award for Leadership in Career Development.

Kris is also a cofounder of the Canadian Research Working Group for Evidence-based Practice. Prior to joining SFU, Kris was a junior high school teacher, a college counsellor, and a faculty member in counselling psychology at the Universities of Calgary and Lethbridge.

Career planning is important because it helps you manage your career effectively and achieve your professional goals. By planning your career, you can focus on your overall objectives and not just your immediate plans, which can lead to a more fulfilling and successful career path.  Planning your career allows you to define what you want to achieve and carefully plan the steps to make it happen. It helps you build your career on your own terms and can be an adaptive process that evolves as your life changes. On the other hand, it is often said, letting your career happen without planning can lead to missed opportunities and a lack of direction. But is this true - what happens when you are driven more by opportunities that arise than by knowing where you want to go?

Guest Bio: Civil Engineer Keith Farndale. He has worked in construction management from 1974. He was a “designated consulting engineer” in Ontario. He ran a successful project management consulting and training business based in the GTA from 1993 to 2014 (21 Years). He taught PM non-credit and degree credit courses in the MEng programme at University of Toronto since 1993. (note: now a “retired” PEng in Ontario.)  He holds a BEng in Civil Engineering from the University of Waterloo and an MBA from McMaster University.

Len Senater is the founder/owner of The Depanneur. He originally studied photography in turning to digital design where he had a 15 year career. When done with that, he pivoted towards his lifelong love of food and created The Depanneur in Toronto. This year, in 2024, Len published the Depanneur Cookbook. It’s described as: Toronto Eats meets Humans of New York, with recipes! The Depanneur Cookbook celebrates Toronto’s astonishing cultural diversity, telling the modern immigrant story of the city through 100 recipes from 100 cooks and exploring the Dep’s transformation from old corner store to a buzzy place of tremendous culinary creativity. 

https://newcomerkitchen.ca/ 

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In this episode of Innovation Nation on Career Buzz, Stephen Armstrong invites Husam Sha'ath for a robust conversation. Business ethics is the moral principles, policies, and values that govern the way companies and individuals engage in business activity. It goes beyond legal requirements to establish a code of conduct that drives employee behavior at all levels and helps build trust between a business and its customers.  Business ethics refers to implementing appropriate business policies and practices with regard to arguably controversial subjects.  Some issues that come up in a discussion of ethics include corporate governance, insider trading, bribery, discrimination, social responsibility, and fiduciary responsibilities

Guest Bio

Husam Sha'ath is a seasoned consultant, coach, instructor and practitioner in the fields of Strategic Management, Implementation Management, Corporate Transformations and Project & Program Management.  He is the Founder and President of FORTE Management Consulting Inc., a Management Consulting and training firm based in Toronto.  Prior to that, Mr. Sha’ath was a Principal Consultant in Corporate and Operations Strategy with PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting in Toronto. He is past Chair of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Chapter Council of the Canadian Association of Management Consultants. He holds a BSc Mech Eng, and MBA, and is a Fellow Certified Management Consultant, and a UK Chartered Engineer.  He grew up in Kuwait worked in the Sultanate of Oman, and Jordan before immigrating to Canada in 1996.

Today on your show our topic is: "Working with and inspiring Youth in the 21st Century".  

There are a lot of things that fill us with hope for the future: Technology, science, ethical and accountable leaders, nonprofits, and even mission-driven corporations committed to doing good. But there are few things that give us more hope for the future than young people. In the age of information warfare and AI technology, young people come face-to-face daily with problems not of their own making: natural, and man-made disasters, injustices, student loan debt, mental health stigma, corrupt leaders and corporations, and endless social change.  So how do we help youth steer this global complexity to make the world a better place?

Tylaine Duggan Bio - a natural entrepreneur has dedicated her core career to advancing youth and community.  She has combined her extensive experience in business and management, to make a positive impact on the world via youth. Her philosophy of viewing challenges as opportunities and her belief in the power of imagination and enthusiasm are truly inspiring. Ms. Duggan has achieved numerous milestones, and accolades including being the recipient of; Canadian Profit Magazine “Top 100 Corporations” as Co-Founder & CEO of ISDN.  She has also received various International Women’s Achievements Awards. Her organization has received the personal endorsement of various prime minister’s of Canada and premier’s of Ontario.  

With all the buzz around AI, what can it do for us, practically, to help in career management, and job search?

To help us dig into this topic, Mark Franklin Practice Leader of CareerCycles and host of Career Buzz, is joined by two career professionals: Erica Mattison and Jim Woodbridge. The panel is also joined by FutureFitAI's Head of Growth, Priya Ramanathan (at 44 mins 55 secs).

Your life is your responsibility a message you will hear from our guests today. What are your thoughts on this statement?  Join Hoda's Career Info on Career Buzz in a journey to increase Career Literacy.

Use this career chat with Sangeeta Mehta and Dr Ken Keis to learn how!

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Sangeeta Mehta holds an Economics degree from Brock University, and two post graduate certifications in Human Resources Management and a Career Development Practitioner. She is currently the Manager, Partnership Development and Career Coach for the ADaPT program, under Toronto Metropolitan University. Prior to joining ADaPT, Sangeeta spent 15 years in Human Resources working for entrepreneurial to large organizations in the areas of recruitment, employee development, and HR strategy. Sangeeta's mission is to provide career coaching to post-secondary graduates and to empower them with the requisite skills to succeed in today's labour market. She is passionate about coaching her students, preparing them to be job ready and helping them transition to meaningful employment. In her spare time, she loves to read, workout and cycle with her family!

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ken Keis, Ph.D. is an expert on leadership, purpose, wellness, and the foremost global authority on personality and behavioral assessments, that increase and multiply your success rate. He has authored over 4 million words of content, including 500 articles, 4 books, several online courses and a dozen assessments to help others realize their full potential. President and CEO of Consulting Resource Group International Inc. (CRG), Dr. Keis has worked with many high-profile companies, associations, and industry groups. In the past 34 years, Ken has conducted more than 3,000 presentations and 10,000 hours of coaching and consulting. He is a highly sought-after author, speaker, trainer and media guest. Ken was host of the top-rated podcast Secrets of Success™ with Dr. Ken Keis with over 250 episodes. His most recent books include, Why Aren’t You More Like Me?, Deliberate Leadership, and The Quest For Purpose.

The steel magnate Andrew Carnegie, reputedly the world's richest man in the late 19th century, had some advice for anyone who wished to follow his example: “Put all your eggs in one basket,” he said, “and then watch that basket.”  Watching those eggs—aka asset protection—may no longer be that simple, if it ever was. But it's no less of a concern for anyone who has managed to amass some wealth. Making money is one thing; keeping it may require an entirely different set of strategies.  Our guest today believes “Money represents power and power represents freedom”. If you have some money, you have some of both. It’s better to hold on to it than give it to fast talking politicians or investment gurus. Your challenge is to save your money, avoid expropriation and taxes.

Today we hear from Alex Doulis noted expert and best-selling author on taxation, investing, banking and asset protection.  He has written six books providing guidance to Canadians to legally avoid paying tax and hold onto wealth. They are NOT get rich quick books.  His background is in finance having received his Chartered Financial Analyst in 1978. He worked in the investment industry in his later years and at aged 50, in 1990, having determined that more than 50 percent of his income was going to the tax men he devised the ultimate income tax avoidance scheme. He quit earning an income and went sailing for 15 years.  At that time, he wrote the book “take your money and run”. During those years of leisure in the Mediterranean, Alex had the opportunity to write about investing, the Canadian stock market and how it got to be what it is and why the Canadian market is a very dangerous place for you.

Use this career chat with Dr Michael Stebleton and Melanie Buford, co-editors with Michael J sharp of Mapping the Future of Undergraduate Career Education as your prompt to get inspired! Join Hoda Kilani and her guests in a journey to increase Career Literacy.

For decades, oil and gas were really the only choice for transportation and energy - heat, etc but it appears to be changing to a scenario where oil and gas are in a competition with electrics, hydrogen and sustainable combustion fuels (SCF).

In this episode, we hear from ⁠Andre Mech⁠ Environmental Engineer who has been a climate change proponent for the past 30 years.  Andre was first on Stephen Armstrong's Innovation / Career Buzz Show in January 2020 - "Disruption in the Global Auto Industry” and again in 2021 “Green is Taking off”.  

Andre works in the areas of electrical generation, emission reduction, energy efficiency project evaluation, project development, finance, management, verification, including carbon offset generation activities to minimizing climate change. He has direct experience with carbon related planning in the commercial institutional building sector, transportation sector and combined heat and power sector. He is a regular speaker at national and international energy conferences. He holds a BEng Mech Eng from the Royal Military College Canada and an MBA from Western University.

Where is sound used to impress a partner, find a mate, or fight off a rival? You can find out in ⁠The Secret World of Sound⁠. It’s a three part documentary series by ⁠Dugald Maudsley⁠ about how animals use sound in bizarre, amazing and unexpected ways to survive.

Fun fact: For The Secret World of Sound which airs on CBC Gem, Dugald says it took 25 days of shooting for 5 minutes of film. ⁠Dugald Maudsley⁠ is an award-winning documentary filmmaker. He’s researched, written, directed and produced documentaries in more than 30 countries, for broadcasters around the world.

Starting his journalism career first in New Zealand then moving to Australia,  Dugald eventually returned to his native Canada where he works with his wife Gillian Main in their production company, ⁠Infield Fly Productions⁠.

You sit in a favourite comfortable chair, or enjoy that useful kitchen gadget or you clean up using a cool vacuum cleaner; these products were probably designed by an industrial designer. 

Imagine combining artistic talent – together with skills and knowledge in product use, marketing, and materials – to create functional and appealing product designs. Today we talk to 2 industrial designers. ⁠Doreen Stegmuller ⁠and⁠ Morna Gamblin⁠, both experienced industrial designers, and teachers. We'll explore their career stories, design philosophies, and the challenges and opportunities in the field today. Join us for an insightful conversation that’ll take us from Acceptance to Appetite, and from Bike Racks to Biomedical Devices.​ (Learn about Industrial Design in ⁠Canada⁠ | ⁠US⁠)

In this episode, ⁠Erica Mattison⁠ interviews ⁠Dinuka Gunaratne⁠, a post-secondary leader with extensive experience supporting the success of university students throughout Canada and the US. Together, they explore how to lead a rewarding career with the help of self-reflection through story telling, mentoring relationships, and feedback from trusted allies.

Through leadership roles with numerous professional associations, Dinuka is a major contributor to graduate student career development and student affairs. As a certified Anti-Racism Response trainer, Dinuka is deeply committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and belonging, informed by his experience as a first-generation immigrant and former international student. Currently, he serves as the Director of Career Development and Experiential Learning at Northeastern University Vancouver Campus in British Columbia, Canada.

Part 2 of The strategic importance of water – an irreplaceable and un-substitutable resource with Stephen Armstrong and Bryan Karney

For centuries, wars have been fought over resources. The need for land, oil, trade routes and other commodities have all led to deadly conflicts throughout history. But soon we could be seeing more fighting over arguably the most precious resource of all - water. Now to set the stage 97% of earths water is salt and 3% is freshwater. 97% of the fresh water is frozen in ice caps and glaciers so a fraction of a fraction is accessible. As the effects of climate change get worse, and the planet gets hotter and drier, the fight for water is only going to intensify. So - where could we see water wars? And how likely are they to actually happen?

Bryan Karney Bio:

Bryan Karney is a professor of Civil engineering at the UofT and he is phased retirement after holding the position of Vice Dean Multidisciplinary Programmes in the faculty of applied science and engineering.  Professor Karney’s research interests reside in the design, analysis, operation and optimization of various water resource and energy systems. He specializes in the design and analysis of water distribution systems, with interests in infrastructure renewal, transient and water hammer analysis and system optimization. Professor Karney also studies the implication of climate change to system design and performance, and particularly energy use.  He is a Professional Engineer in Ontario and holds a BASc, MEng and PhD in Civil Engineering from UBC.    

Who You Are Matters! How do you get to know who you are? Guests Mark Franklin, host of Career Buzz and Rich Feller created a tool that helps do that and are here to tell you all about it. Do you need a plan when it’s time to look for a new role? Debra Boggs stresses the value of having a Job Search Strategy. Join Hoda and her guests in their journey to increase Career Literacy.

Guest links:

Mark Franklin - https://onelifetools.com/pages/conversations-matter

Rich Feller - https://richfeller.com

Debra Boggs - https://www.dscareermanagement.com/about

If you ask Carolyn McBeath it takes being confident and resourceful, being curious and a critical thinker, being able to read a situation and creating backup plans. And being very, very forthcoming.

Carolyn McBeath works as an Overseas Site Manager where she is the key in-country liaison between her Canadian employer, Voyageur Aviation, and United Nations Missions in international hot spots including East Timor, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Chad, Sudan, South Sudan.

Join Mark Franklin in this episode as he speaks to Carolyn from her home near Ottawa, just one day after returning from Central African Republic.

Solving huge challenges like climate change presents an opportunity for each of us to draw upon our unique strengths and lived experiences. And that’s what Hessann Farooqi is doing through his career.

In this episode of Career Buzz, guest-host Erica Mattison speaks with Hessann Farooqi, Executive Director of The Boston Climate Action Network (BCAN), about the importance of relationship building and other valuable skills for leaders of nonprofit organizations. Hessann shares how he combines his passion for public policy with his dedication to advancing climate solutions on the local level.

They originally met when Hessann was an undergraduate student at Boston University. Erica hired him as an intern for the Boston University Sustainability communications team. Find out how he’s honing skills in public speaking, relationship building, and research and analysis to grow a grassroots movement rooted in climate justice.

BCAN is a community-based nonprofit organization that organizes residents to advocate for local climate justice action. It brings together residents, community groups, and policy makers to equitably transition Boston from fossil fuels and improve its resilience.

Learn more about the Boston Climate Action Network at Bostoncan.org and Hessann Farooqi via LinkedIn and Twitter.

Hessann Farooqi Bio:

Hessann Farooqi is the Executive Director of the Boston Climate Action Network. He is the youngest person and the first person of color appointed to lead BCAN in its more than two decade history.  Hessann studied economics at Boston University, worked in the United States Senate, and served on various federal, state, and local political campaigns. He also serves as an Environmental Justice Advisor to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council on the development of their Greater Boston Climate Action Plan and supports MassRobotics on their Climate Robotics Working Group. He previously served as an advisor to The White House and Department of Energy’s Opportunity Project. 

Over the last five years, numerous critiques from reputable sources like CBC, HBR, Forbes, NBC, Times Higher Education, The Atlantic, and the Brookings Institution have questioned the adequacy of current higher education systems. With the explosive growth of AI in the past year, every sector, including higher education, has been significantly disrupted. 

Join Join Stephen Armstrong of Innovation Nation on this episode of Career Buzz with guest Dave Goldberg. Dave is an AI trailblazer who, 15 years ago, made a career shift to tackle this issue directly - with the aim to revolutionize higher education fundamentally. He is currently the President and Head Coach at ThreeJoy Associates, Inc.--Transforming Engineering Education. 

Are you geared up for what’s next in your professional life? Get inspired by Ann Nakaska as she imparts valuable insights for future career advancements. Ever imagined enjoying your work? Dr. Mike Rucker provides unique strategies to make it possible. Join Dr. Hoda Kilani, Hoda’s Career Info, and her guests to enhance your Career Literacy.

In 2022, just when Anastasiia Zhemchugova landed her dream job in an international law firm in Kyiv, Ukraine, war disrupted her career and life.

Her firm had an office in Prague so she worked there for a while but without the local language skills it was complicated. Then, a perfectly timed opportunity emerged – from Canada. Years earlier, pre-pandemic, Anastasiia had applied for a law internship with the Canadian Parliament. Their offer came just in time. She accepted and arrived in May, 2022. Then, Anastasiia got into a career boosting bridging program for internationally educated women lawyers. Run by the University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies, the Brief Law program and the School’s Blueprint Career Services, led by Ann Park, helped Anastasiia get ready for life and law in Canada where she’s now doing a law degree at York U's Osgoode Hall.

Join Mark Franklin to hear and learn from both Anastasiia and Ann's insightful career stories.

In this week's episode of Career Buzz, join Erica Mattison with Geraldine Barney.

Being an artist is central to Geraldine Barney’s identity. Throughout her career she’s discovered the personal importance of developing a creative practice involving a range of media from prints, to paintings, to songs. As she creates, she honours her Indigenous culture and connection to the land where she grew up on a Navajo reservation. 

Geraldine’s career has included a wide variety of settings, from higher education to home improvement stores. Her passion for her craft has helped her stay true to herself and her values.

In their conversation, Geraldine shares how her art is shaped by her connection to her ancestors, to nature, and to her community.

About Geraldine Barney

Geraldine Barney’s artwork explores the relationship between the traditional Navajo values and beliefs she grew up with on the Navajo Reservation in Northwest New Mexico with contemporary city life off the reservation. Living in two cultures is a prominent theme in her art and her music.

Geraldine studied printmaking at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, NM and at the Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO. Although a printmaker at heart, Geraldine is currently working on a series of landscapes (both real and imagined) that invoke her passion for the land of the Southwest and her connection to the Navajo reservation. 

Geraldine is also a singer and song writer whose work is included in two Smithsonian Folkways CD’s; “Music of New Mexico: Native American Traditions” and “Heartbeat: Voices of First Nations Women”.

Follow Geraldine on Instagram at @geral.dine.barney and on Facebook at Gerri Barney.

The heart of leadership is human connection. Our world needs Caring Leaders who are genuinely interested in the success and well-being of their people.

In this week's episode, join ⁠Stephen Armstrong⁠ of ⁠Innovation Nation Radio Show⁠ to discover the transformative power of caring, empathy and human connection in Empowering People Through Caring Leadership: Strategies That Actually Work by leadership consultant and coach ⁠Germain St-Denis⁠. This book distills St-Denis' extensive leadership experience into actionable strategies to empower leaders at all levels to create environments where everyone can thrive. It is an essential guide that redefines modern leadership, showing you how to cultivate an engaged, highly collaborative workforce built on mutual respect, trust and empowerment to deliver results. A Caring Leader develops and empowers people while getting the job done.

Sustainable aviation involves the development and use of renewable or waste-derived aviation fuels, known as Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), which meet sustainability criteria. These fuels are designed to reduce CO2 emissions from aviation, a sector responsible for 12% of CO2 emissions from all transport sources.  The global aviation industry is committed to a sustainable future for aviation, aiming to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This goal will be achieved through improvements in aircraft and engine efficiency. In this show we focus on issues beyond fuels including design, materials and we unpack some myths with David Zingg and Stephen Armstrong.

Guest Bio: Professor David Zingg is Internationally recognized as a leading researcher in the field of computational fluid dynamics, and has achieved numerous advancements that have increased the competitiveness of Canada's aerospace industry.  As a Professor at the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS) for the past 37 years, Dr. Zingg has championed the need to reduce the impact of aviation on the environment, and has built a highly respected team to develop technological solutions to address this issue. His research areas include aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics, and aerodynamic shape optimization. His current research is focused on applying high-fidelity aerodynamic shape optimization to aircraft design to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aircraft.  To help ensure that results of his research are quickly transferred to practice, Dr. Zingg has consistently engaged industry in his research activities and has close ties with Bombardier and NASA. He holds BSc, MASc and Phd all from the UofT.

Join us on Career Buzz as we explore the fascinating career story of Rodney Kaufman, founder of ⁠Corporate Canine Therapy⁠. In the fast-paced corporate landscape, stress and burnout are prevalent, but Rodney and his partner Jane have a unique solution. Their specially trained therapy dogs are not only bringing joy and comfort to employees in workplaces but also supporting patients in hospitals. These furry therapists are transforming the way we view well-being in the workplace and healthcare settings, one wagging tail at a time. Rodney's journey, coupled with his background as an executive chef trained at Le Cordon Bleu, adds a rich layer to his story. Join us as we uncover the impact of ⁠Corporate Canine Therapy⁠ and the extraordinary bond between humans and dogs. 

Get your cute dog serotonin boost on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn

Join host Stephen Armstrong on 'Innovation Nation' on Career Buzz as he explores the intersection of real-world business practices with people's career evolution. This episode, 'Disruptive Change in the Global Economy: An In-depth Analysis,' provides an insightful discussion with industry veteran, Michael Blacklock. Armstrong and Blacklock delve into the challenges and intricacies of doing business internationally amidst unprecedented economic shifts.

Gain an understanding of the current struggles within Germany's and EU's economic landscape from Blacklock's perspective. Explore key topics like migration's role in a nation's economic health and the future of international business in an era of disruption. Learn from Blacklock's varied experiences, from working for multinational automotive manufacturers to advising Canadian government policies and private consulting.

This episode provides a robust exploration of the impact of socio-political unrest, environmental sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and cross-cultural competence on international trade. Discover crucial insights into navigating changing international market dynamics and positioning for successful business ventures.

Deep dive into Germany's current economic crisis, the influence of Canada's government, and increasing fears amongst global investors. Discuss potential opportunities created by smart partnerships between German businesses and North American market entities. The episode further explores China's economic paradigm shift and its global implications.

In conclusion, Armstrong and Blacklock discuss the potential influence of US elections on the German and Canadian economies. Understand the implications of changing trade agreements and defense spending commitments on the global economic canvas. Gain insights on how businesses can adapt and thrive in this volatile environment.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your understanding of international trade and devise effective global career strategies. Tune into 'The Innovation Nation' for more in-depth analysis and discussions on global market navigation and disruptions.

The Canadian Artists Network is the voice of Canada’s elder professional artists – across all disciplines. It offers programs that enable artists to remain relevant, connected, informed, and motivated. Artists don’t retire. Their creativity and skills do not diminish with age. Creativity lives forever. The Canadian Artists Network raises awareness of the value of these artists as resources for the future and role models for emerging talent. We speak to  a mentorship pair, through the Network, mentee Sonia Gemmiti, a writer, director, producer, and her mentor, celebrated Canadian director, Guy Maddin. But first, host Mark Franklin is joined by Canadian Artists Network Executive Director, Scott Walker, about the career and life implication of the Network, and his own broadcasting career story.  

Scott Walker: LinkedIn   https://www.scottwalker.ca/

Guy Maddin: Instagram  IMDB Bio

Sonia Gemmiti: LinkedIn  Instagram 

Changes are necessary for businesses to grow and stay competitive in today’s fast moving market. A change management manager or team needs to focus on how to transition smoothly to meet the organization’s objectives so employees can adapt to a new environment or organizational structure quickly. In this episode, join Stephen Armstrong, host of "Innovation Nation", invites Kathryn Simpson, Certified Management Consultant and author of Leading for Change, to share her experience and current work with Leaders in the Life Sciences sector in North America and Europe to lead Change globally.

When was the last time you asked yourself, what do I want to do next? What is the difference between long life learning and lifelong learning? In this episode of Hoda’s Career Info, Dr Ingo Rauth and Dr Norma Dávila, reflect on these questions based on their career journeys. Listen, learn and join Hoda Kilani in her journey to increase everyone’s Career Literacy one interview at a time. 

Ingo Rauth: Senior Consultant, Design and Facilitation Refinery Leadership Partners

Norma Dávila: Executive Resume Writer & Career Coach of D&S Career Management and director of the Human Factor Consulting Group

Curious what it’s like to be a connector within the climate tech industry? In this episode, executive coach and career advisor Erica Mattison interviews Denise Hagen, Partnerships Manager at Greentown Labs, the largest cleantech startup incubator in the US. They discuss how she created a rewarding career and the importance of relationship building and communication in her work. Denise gives advice for mission-driven professionals who are seeking to make a positive impact on issues they care about. If you’re curious about climate innovation and ways to use your skills and interests to be part of the solution, this episode is for you!

Connect with Greentown Labs:

https://twitter.com/greentownlabs https://www.linkedin.com/company/greentown-labs/ https://www.facebook.com/GreentownLabs https://www.instagram.com/greentownlabs/?hl=en

International expansion provides an entirely new market of people that your business or product can serve and can allow your business to significantly grow. It isn't just about selling products outside your country but also sourcing products, materials, skills and partners. In this episode, join Stephen Armstrong, host of "Innovation Nation" and ⁠John Marsh⁠, CEO of ⁠Manufacturing Systems Corp⁠., a trailblazer in establishing an international technology business.

When you’re traveling, there’s something that opens up. It’s easier to meet people and good things seem to happen in a more concentrated way. That’s what happened to Mark when he travelled in lovely BC recently. On a transition day between spending time with friends and starting to work, Mark had a Sunday to myself to drive from Vernon to Kamloops in BC’s interior. Looking for a coffee shop, he found the wonderful Bean Scene on Vernon’s 30th Avenue. The servers, Carmela and Hannah were super friendly. Mark noticed the happiest and most colourful art that made him smile. When he decided to buy a couple pieces, Mark contacted the artist Nancy Vince and had a great conversation. Her story of making happy art inspired him and led to her being a guest on this show.

“Your network is your net worth!” Dr. Hoda Kilani of Right Career Fit invites Denis Gravelle of Devant, which helps international students in the Canadian job search market, and Marian Bernard, resume expert, on the show to share how their networks got them their next opportunities in their career journey. She explores the interesting and catchy statement that Denis  poses and continues the episode with Marian building on the value on your network. Listen, learn and join Hoda in her journey as she raises Career Literacy one interview at a time.

How can film and TV professionals stay resilient in their careers? One answer is finding alternative income-generating activities in the face of work inconsistency. Recorded during the US Actors Strike, Mark Franklin speaks with two Entertainment Community Professionals who found alternative income generating work. First, Birgitte Solem shares about her role as a senior consultant at Nerve Strategic alongside her acting career. In the second half of the show, Tony Nappo talks about the similarities of the craft of painting houses and the craft of being an actor.

When most people think of learning, they think of formal education: sitting in rows of chairs and reading from heavy textbooks. However, lifelong learning goes far beyond what you learn inside the classroom. Lifelong learning is a form of self-initiated education that is focused on personal development. Stephen Armstrong from Innovation Nation talks with Bryan Karney, professor of Civil engineering at the University of Toronto, about Life Long Learning and why it is important.