CareerJoy Conversations -Canada's Career Coaching

Sean Pronger - NHL professional shares his career transition from the NHL to a new career

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:22:00 +0000

What if you have CareerJoy, but you can longer perform that function anymore, what would you do? Everyone is going to make a transition at some point in their career. Sean Pronger played in the NHL for 10 years & was ready to retire - what's next? Sean shares his experience in identifying transferable skills, and how to land successfully in a new career. Sit back, relax and learn!

When is the right time to quit? What is the best way to quit? Best-selling author Karen Burns shares her advice.

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:53:00 +0000

When is the right time to quit? When is too soon, or too late? Wondering if it is time to move on? This is one of the most important decisions that you will need to make in managing a successful career. This week's podcast is with Karen Burns author of The Amazing Adventures of Working Girl: Real Life Career Advice You Can Actually Use! Karen has had 59 jobs and quit 58 times (she was only fired once) she is an expert in knowing when to leave for a new role.

Why work sucks & how to fix it | Podcast with Jodi Thompson co-author of Why Work Sucks & How to Fix It.

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:23:55 +0000

Are you micromanaged and feeling stressed about managing your time while at work? Do you work in an environment founded on the idea that being present = productivity? A lot has been said in recent years about finding work-life balance, about finding ways to enjoy both your career and your life. This week's podcast is with Jody Thompson, co-author of Why Work Sucks & How to Fix It. She was our recent guest on our Canadian Career Development Webinar Series

Combining an MBA with a passion for Wine. The story of Debbie Trenholm founder of The Savvy Company

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:05:42 +0000

This weeks podcast is with Debbie Trenholm. Debbie came to see me when she was just about to graduate with her MBA. Debbie, while doing well at Quest Software, was really not as passionate about technology as she was with other interests in her life. Debbie wanted better. She had always planned on getting a Master's Degree so she chose to pursue the Executive MBA program at the Queen's School of Business. This allowed her to pursue an MBA while still working. At the same time, it gave her the opportunity to consider a career in another industry. Debbie founded Savvy Company – a marketing company focused on the wine, artisan cheese & craft beer industries. Her business has been growing incredibly since she started 8 years ago.

P.S. Ever considered working in the wine business? Debbie, my friend, career coaching client and founder of Savvy Company is hosting an Importing for Pleasure or Profit seminar in Ottawa (Saturday, November 19) . Friends of CareerJoy get a $40 discount by clicking here.

HERMAN & CANDY ZAPP AUTHOR'S OF SPARK YOUR DREAM- SHARE THEIR 4 YEAR JOURNEY FROM ARGENTINA TO ALASKA

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:53:06 +0000

This weeks Podcast is with a Herman and Candy Zapp. They are a remarkably normal couple, who spent 3 years and 9 months of their lives driving 43,000 miles from Argentina to Alaska in a 1928 Graham-Paige Model 610 Touring car with the top speed of 60 kmh. They have written a best selling book about their journey called Spark your dream? Their story has been seen in CNN, The Globe & Mail and many other news outlet. Their story grips us, they had the courage and the action to do what many people secretly desire- To do something bigger than themselves. Sit back, relax and learn!

Finding new opportunities in challenging times - Gad Shaanan, award winning WD-40 designer

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 04:32:38 +0000

One of the key questions that I hear today is, where are the new opportunities? With the amount of negative news it would seem like there is very few areas of the economy with needs. Ironically, there has never been more challenges. In the world around you, professionals and organizations are always looking for the next Ipod, Google, medical miracle or oil project. This week's podcast is with Gad Shaanan. He is one of Canada's most successful industrial designers. His firm just won the equivalent of an Oscar within his field - a best of 2007 I.D. award for packaging with his work on the new WD-40 can. Gad said âevery single day, thousands of new products and companies are created in the world by professionals who are not waiting for permission from the marketâ. From reinventing what we have, to coming up with a brand new widget. The world is not a static place, which is what makes this time in our career so exciting. What are you waiting for? This week, consider what needs "fixing" in your world, who knows the opportunity could be sitting in your garage. sit back relax and learn! 33 minutes

Daniel Coyle - NY Times best selling author The Talent Code

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 02:09:00 +0000

Daniel Coyle is a contributing editor for Outside magazine and the author of three books, including the New York Times bestseller Lance Armstrong’s War. He has written for Sports Illustrated, The New York Times Magazine, and Play(including this March 2007 cover story which sparked The Talent Code), and is a two-time National Magazine Award finalist. Coyle lives with his wife, Jen, and their four children in Homer, Alaska.

George Butterfield - Founder of Butterfield & Robinson | Canada's leading walking & biking touring company.

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 18:45:32 +0000

This week's podcast - George Butterfield - Lawyer & Rhodes Scholar. He is the founder of Canada's leading walking & biking touring company Butterfield & Robinson. George started his career in the typical way choosing to work for a large organization however, he quickly realized that his personality was not suited for the traditional path. For over 40 years his company has helped clients see the world and themselves through walking and biking tours. Sit back, relax and learn!

Larry Winget author of It's called work for a reason.

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:58:58 +0000

This week's podcast is from a conversation that I had with Larry Winget, known as "The Pit-Bull of Self Development." Larry is author of "It's called work for a reason; your success is your own damn fault." Larry shared 4 key career success principles, not matter what the economy, job market or the trends are.

Sit back, relax & learn!

Harris Computer – Les entretiens d’évaluation qui soulignent ce qui est vraiment important

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 15:26:57 +0000

Selon une étude dirigée par le « Society for Human Resource Management », plus de 90% de gestionnaires trouvent que c’est un véritable défi d’administrer les entretiens d’évaluation qui sont à la fois honnêtes, utiles et motivants.

Malgré le potentiel de stress, c’est entendu que les employés désirent des retours positifs quant à leur performance de travail. Admettons-le, comme gestionnaire, le processus d’évaluer nos employés est souvent stressant. Bien que le temps des gestionnaires est très pris, on reconnait encore l’importance et le besoin de prendre le temps de recontrer les employés... Mais... comment peut-on apprendre de cette experience? Comment peut-on bien diriger un entretien d’évaluation? Ce n’est pas seulement une question de remplir des formulaires, mais il s’agit d’une chance propice d’aider et d’encourager les employés et de discuter les points significatifs et les moyens dont ceux-ci peuvent s’améliorer.

On apprendra :

• les trois clés pour administrer des entretiens d’évaluation de façon efficace
• des méthodes constructives à employer durant les conversations plus difficiles
• la science qui explique l’audition et le traitement de feedback
• les quatre approches de communication et comment utiliser le meilleur style pour l’employé
• comment s’occuper des questions d’augmentations de salaire
• comment encourager une discussion portée sur la carrière à long terme
• comment s’assurer que l’évolution professionnelle et le développement de carrière soient les facteurs les plus importants, peu importe l’évaluation
• comment créer des plans d’action et de transformer un entretien d’évaluation en dialogue constructif de coaching

Le but principal de ce séminaire en ligne est de fournir des idées directes et pratiques afin de bien utiliser les individus et l’équipe dont ils en font partie et de promouvoir leur développement.

Harris Computer - Performance Reviews that Focus on What Really Matters

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:57:00 +0000

According to a study by The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) over 90% of managers find it challenging to administer a performance review that is both honest, helpful and motivational.

Employees are desperate for constructive feedback yet find this stressful. Let’s face it, you find this stressful as well, you as a manager are busy, yet recognize the need and importance of taking time out… but where do you “learn” how to do a review well? This is not about filling in forms, this is a terrific opportunity to help have a meaningful,encouraging and direct conversation about the things that really matter and that can be made to work better.

You will learn:

• 3 keys to effective performance reviews
• Constructive ways to have difficult conversations.
• The brain science behind hearing and processing feedback.
• How to identify the challenges to learning and growth in the “traditional” performance review
• 4 key communication styles and how to utilize the best style for your employee.
• How to deal with the “salary increase” questions.
• How to help with creating a longer term career focus as part of this conversation.
• How to ensure continued career growth and development are the most important part of any review
• How to create action plans and transform a performance review into an effective coaching conversation..

This interactive webinar will be focused on providing simple, practical ideas to help you learn how to effectively utilize and grow the individual and your team.

How to have a successful interview ( & reduce the hiring managers stress)

Sun, 29 May 2011 19:49:00 +0000

Heads you win, tails you loose. Does it ever feel the interview process is random, like flipping a coin? What are the keys to a great interview? How do you calm your nerves? What kinds of questions stand out in an interview? This week's podcast is part 3a from The Great Canadian Job Search Webinar. Peter Harris from Workopolis and I discussed interview preparation and the keys to a successful interview. Sit back, relax and learn!

Successful salary negotiations & the first 90 days in your new job | Peter Harris Workopolis

Sun, 29 May 2011 19:25:00 +0000

t is the night before your final interview for your dream job. Despite your excitement about landing that ideal position, you are apprehensive because you know it's time to talk about that dreaded topic - salary expectations.

This week's podcast is part 3b from The Great Canadian Job Search Webinar. Peter Harris from Workopolis and I discussed salary negotiations and successfully navigating the first 90 days in your new job. Sit back, relax and learn! 34 minutes

Finding opportunities - The secret to identifying & finding the best opportunities with Peter Harris from Workopolis

Tue, 24 May 2011 00:31:27 +0000

This week's podcast is part 3 of The Great Canadian Job Search Program where we discussed the variety of ways to identify and find quality job opportunities. From the "hidden" job market, social media to dealing with recruiters & Human Resources. Sit back, relax & learn!

Bonus Q&A | Where to find the best opportunities with workopolis Peter Harris

Mon, 23 May 2011 23:50:14 +0000

The bonus Q&A from our podcast with Peter Harris from Workopolis on where to find the best opportunities. From dealing with recruiters, job boards and human resources. Sit back, relax & learn!

Your personal brand - The key to getting hired quicker, for more money & in a better situation

Mon, 16 May 2011 04:38:00 +0000

How well do you know your personal brand? There are over 20 million professionals in Canada, why should an employer choose you? According to our recent CareerPoll 72% of respondents shared that their personal brand, is "under construction" This week's podcast is from The Great Canadian Job Search Webinar - Knowing & Branding Yourself with Peter Harris Manager of content from Workopolis and myself. Sit back relax & learn!

Learning from failure - Scott Sandage author of Born Losers-A History of Failure in America

Mon, 09 May 2011 00:07:51 +0000

How do you deal with failure? This weeks podcast is with Scott Sandage author of Born Losers - A History of Failure in America. Failure is common in all of our careers, it is inherent with taking risk in our lives. Scott's book describes in an interesting way how failure has come to be viewed in our society. Sit back, relax & learn! 38 mins

Roy MacGregor - Why Canada is a great place to work and ...live

Mon, 02 May 2011 03:52:15 +0000

Sarah Susanka | Best-selling author of "The not so big" series | Designing a career that suits you

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 03:06:00 +0000

Have you ever thought that you wear too many hats in your career? Are your days at work so filled with commitments, meetings, and to-do lists that time goes by in a blur? Do you feel at home in your career? This week's podcast is from our Canadian Career Development Webinar with Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big series.

Bonus Q&A with Sarah Susanka | Best-selling author of "The not so big" series | Designing a career that suits you

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 03:00:33 +0000

The bonus Q&A from our podcast with Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big series. Sit back, relax & learn!

Why should I hire you? What election campaigns & job search have in common - Part 1 Great Canadian Job Search Campaign

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:39:00 +0000

Getting elected is all about being chosen. The exact same principles apply to a job search - there are many candidates but only one will ‘win’. Will that be you? It all comes down to building a winning campaign.

Over the next four weeks you will have the opportunity of joining me for your very own campaign. Think of it as boot camp for the job hunter, and think of me as your personal campaign manager. I will lay out the same clear path that we have used with thousands of clients from Halifax to Vancouver, helping them to be the “chosen” ones.

Each week we will spend 1 hour on our free webinar sharing the effective campaign strategies. This week is part 1. Preparing your campaign. From assembling your team to budgeting…the importance of planning.

Sit back, relax & learn! 50 mins

Work-life balance for real people. Laura Bickle Managing editor Today's Parent & Launi Skinner CEO of First Credit Union & former President of Starbucks

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:16:46 +0000

You can listen to the podcast from our webinar on work-life balance with Launi Skinner CEO of First Credit Union & former President of Starbucks North America, and Laura Bickle Managing Editor of Today's Parent magazine. They shared their thoughts and advice on this important topic from both an employer's and individual's perspectives. Sit back, relax & learn! 40 min

Gene Hayden | The Follow-Through Factor - Moving from doubt to done in your career....

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 22:48:00 +0000

This week's podcast is with Gene Hayden the author of The Follow-Through Factor - Getting From Doubt to Done. Gene has identified a number of key reasons why we struggle with taking action, and some practical ways to deal with these challenges. 40 mins. Sit back, relax & learn!

Carmine Gallo - Bonus Q&A with best selling author The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 02:02:06 +0000

Bonus Q&A from The Canadian Career Development Series with Carmine Gallo, best selling author of The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs. Sit back, relax and learn!

Carmine Gallo - Best selling author of The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:51:00 +0000

Do you ever wonder what it takes for Steve Jobs to be successful? Do you feel stuck but unable to change your career path? Are you looking for new ways to achieve success in a competitive employment market? Join Alan Kearns as he interviews Carmine Gallo, communications and marketing coach and author of The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs as they discuss what Apple has to teach you about “thinking different” in your career.

Sit back, relax & learn 40 mins.

Patricia Lovett-Reid | Author or Get Real - 26 Canadian women share the secret to authentic success.

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:40:00 +0000

Do you sometimes feel like a square peg working in a round hole? This week's podcast is with Patricia Lovett-Reid Senior Vice-President of TD Waterhouse and author of Get Real - 26 Canadian Woman share the secrets of authentic success . She interviewed 26 successful Canadian women who had found the right balance in their professional and personal lives. Sit back, relax & learn! 35 mins

Gary Noesner | Chief Hostage Negotiator FBI | Negotiating @ work

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:25:35 +0000

This week’s podcast is with Gary Noesner, he was Chief Hostage Negotiator for the FBI & the author of Stalling for Time. During his career he was involved in numerous crisis incidents: prison riots, right-wing militia standoffs, religious zealot sieges, terrorist embassy takeovers, aircraft hijackings and over 120 overseas kidnapping cases. Gary shared “People seem very curious about my job.“ Sit back, relax and learn! 35 min