Thank you Ahmed for joining me in Hoda's Career Info.

“When you believe in something, despite all challenges you may face, it will come one day or another” Ahmed Mostafa Kamal

It is a pleasure to introduce you to Season 4, Episode 22 of Hoda’s Career Info. My name is Hoda Kilani, Career & Academic Coach at Right Career Fit.

Coaching is all about storytelling; helping you to envision and tell your story your way. 

I put this series together to share stories of inspiring career people from across the globe. I hope their stories motivate you to envision your career story, discover your road to success or recast your career path. And more importantly, that you love these career stories as much as I do.

Watch, listen and learn. Remember to like, subscribe, share, and follow me on social media for more career info. More importantly, make sure you have that very important career conversation with a career professional!

Our guest today, Ahmed Mostafa Kamal is career development leader and expert in the Middle East. He is the founder of Career Development in the MENA Region, founder of AM Foundation for Career Development, the Co-Founder & Senior Partner of GROWAT Saudi Arabia and a UNICEF Advisor. His work has included training over than 1000 counselors, facilitators, coaches, and guides in Egypt, KSA, Qatar, and Turkey.

Ahmed began the first career development project in Egypt funded by USAID in 2006. Then, he extended his efforts to other countries in the region as well as in Europe, Asia, USA and Canada. His focus is enriching Arab individuals, teams, organizations, and countries with the required knowledge, materials, tools, and experiences to benefit from a professional career development process—all translated and adapted for the Arab culture.

Ahmed won the merit award from the National Career Development Association (NCDA) in 2022, best international career development practitioner award from NCDA in 2011, and best international Global Career Development Facilitator award from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) in 2015.

He holds many certifications in the fields of career development, mental health, business, and distance learning that are associated with several global associations including NCDA and CRG.

Join me and together let’s learn from Ahmed’s global experience.

You can connect with Ahmed on LinkedIn

Ahmed shared many useful career and life tips. One quote that stood out to me is staying in our “comfort zone is killing our dreams”. Do you agree?

Remember that you can watch Hoda’s Career Info on YouTube or listen to the episode on your favourite podcast app. 

To let me know if you are interested in an opportunity to talk about your work, you can send me a direct message on my website rightcareerfit.com where you can also sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date on the latest episodes.

Please like, subscribe, share, and follow me on social media for more career info.

I am your host Hoda, and until next time remember that your time is very precious! How are you spending it? 

DISCLAIMER: The views, information, and or opinions expressed during this series are solely those of the guests involved and do not necessarily represent an endorsement from the series.

Episode Notes 
Dr Sunny Hansen
https://www.ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sd/news_article/344837/_PARENT/layout_details/false

🎵 Track Info:
Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049 - Classical Whimsical by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100303
Artist: http://incompetech.com


Power of Believing - Ahmed Mostafa Kamal S 4 Ep 23

“There have been people that go through life just doing rather than really thinking about, why am I doing what I am doing? or even do I even want to do whatever it is I am doing?” Lametra B Off 

Welcome to Hoda’s Career Info. I’m your host, Hoda Kilani, Career & Academic Coach at Right Career Fit.

Coaching is all about storytelling; helping you to envision and tell your story your way. 

I put this series together to share stories of inspiring career people from across the globe. I hope their stories motivate you to envision your career story, discover your road to success or recast your career path. And more importantly, that you love these career stories as much as I do.

Watch, listen and learn. Remember to like, subscribe, share, and follow me on social media for more career info. More importantly, make sure you have that very important career conversation with a career professional!

Our guest today is author and Principal Coach and founder of LBO Career Coaching & Consulting LLC Lametra B. Off.

Lametra is a Christian, and first considered the concept of uniqueness as a soldier in the U.S. Army, where seemingly only conformity exists. Although it makes sense to conform to the rules of the Army, soldiers are people first and just as unique as a diamond or a snowflake, a metaphor she used to title her new book, “Becoming a Diamond Snowflake: Discover Your YOUnique Brilliance” which we will be discussing in this episode. #diamondsnowflake 

While teaching in the government sector, authenticity was her competitive advantage. For over 20 years, she has held various leadership positions in the U.S. Army, government sector, banking and non-profit industries. Since 2014, she has trained thousands of leaders, helping them accomplish their goals. She is known for being an authentic leader, an educator and her laughter. Her unique approach blends coaching, fun, and training for teams, organizations, individual clients and students to increase their personal and professional performance. 
Lametra Off has a degree in Business Administration and a Master of Human Resources Training & Development with a specialization in Adult Training and Development. She is also a Certified Career Services Provider via the National Career Development Association; Global Career Development Facilitator via the Center for Credentialing and Education; a Certified Professional Coach from iPEC; has a Professional Certified Coach designation from the International Coaching Federation (ICF); and is certified to administer several proprietary leadership related assessments essential to crafting an individual’s leadership success plan. 

Lametra is the founder and owner of LBO Career Coaching & Consulting, LLC, a service-disabled, minority, veteran-owned and operated, woman-owned leadership development company. She has coached business owners and leaders from Google, Meta, U.S. Air Force, Fortune 500 companies, government agencies to lead beyond organizational objectives. For workshops, seminars, coaching, or to discover Your YOUnique Brilliance, contact Lametra at lametra@lbocareercoaching.com.

Remember that you can watch Hoda’s Career Info on YouTube or listen to the episode on your favorite podcast app. 

To let me know if you are interested in an opportunity to talk about your work, you can send me a direct message on my website rightcareerfit.com where you can also sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date on the latest episodes.

Please like, subscribe, share, and follow me on social media and together let’s increase career info.

I am your host Hoda, and until next time, take the time to pause, reflect and celebrate what you’ve achieved.

🎵 Track Info:
Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049 - Classical Whimsical by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Artist: http://incompetech.com/


A Diamond Snowflake - Lametra Off S 5 Ep 4

“Educational perspectives are useful not just for thinking about how do we work with a class full of pupils or college students, it is also useful for one to one because you’re thinking about, well what would my clients have learned that they can go away and implement in their life?" Pete Robertson.

Welcome to Hoda’s Career Info. I’m your host, Hoda Kilani, Career & Academic Coach at Right Career Fit.

Coaching is all about storytelling; helping you to envision and tell your story your way. 

Our guest today is Professor of Career Guidance at Edinburgh Napier University, Pete Robertson.

After studying psychology at the University of Warwick, Guest Pete Robertson trained as a career adviser in 1987.  He worked in schools in London and Hertfordshire, specialising in support for young people with disabilities and learning difficulties. He then trained in occupational psychology at the University of East London, becoming a career service training manager.  In 2001 he relocated to Scotland and joined the faculty at Edinburgh Napier University.  Since then, he has lectured on the postgraduate career guidance programme, and he became a professor in 2021.  His research interests include the relationship between #careers and #wellbeing ; theory and policy in relation to career guidance; and support for disadvantaged groups. He is a Fellow of the National Institute for Career Education and Counselling (NICEC).  He is currently the President of the Career Development Institute (CDI), the UK professional body for career practitioners.  

Join me as Professor Pete talks about career wellbeing, career development as a learning phenomenon and so much more.

You can connect with Pete on LinkedIn

In this episode, Pete shares, “there’s a myth that before you start doing something, you should have all the skills and knowledge first. Actually, very often you learn by doing”. Do you agree? Have you ever taken on something without having all the required skills and knowledge? Comment and share your thoughts and experiences.

Remember that you can watch Hoda’s Career Info on YouTube or listen to the episode on your favorite podcast app. 

To let me know if you are interested in an opportunity to talk about your work, you can send me a direct message on my website rightcareerfit.com where you can also sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date on the latest episodes.

Please like, subscribe, share, and follow me on social media and together let’s increase career info.

I am your host Hoda, and until next time, take the time to pause, reflect and celebrate what you’ve achieved.

DISCLAIMER: The views, information, and or opinions expressed during this series are solely those of the guests involved and do not necessarily represent an endorsement from the series.

Interview Notes
Special issue: Disciplinary perspectives in career development in the Journal of the National Institute for Career Education and Counselling (This journal has open access which means that this article along with other articles in the journal can be read for free!)
https://www.napier.ac.uk/-/media/worktribe/output-3597732/special-issue-disciplinary-perspectives-in-career-development.ashx
Robertson, P.J. & Alexander, R. (2024). Special issue: Disciplinary perspectives in career development. Journal of the National Institute for Career Education and Counselling, 52(1), 3-9. https://doi.org/10.20856/ jnicec.5201

Pete Robertson’s website  https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-robertson-b27761188/

Track Info:
Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049 - Classical Whimsical by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100303
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Wellbeing - Pete Robertson S 5 Ep 5

“A lot of people just give up and they think yes that’s how life is and I should be just grateful and I shouldn’t ask for more” Manana Jaworska

Welcome to Hoda’s Career Info. I’m your host, Hoda Kilani, Career & Academic Coach at Right Career Fit.

Coaching is all about storytelling; helping you to envision and tell your story your way. 

I put this series together to share stories of inspiring career people from across the globe. I hope their stories motivate you to envision your career story, discover your road to success or recast your career path. And more importantly, that you love these career stories as much as I do.

Our guest today is career transition coach and freelance frontend engineer, Manana Jaworska.

Manana Jaworska is a career #transition coach and freelance frontend engineer. She has made two career transitions herself: from psychology to engineering, and then to #coaching She is passionate about helping people find work that makes them happy and fulfilled.

You can follow Manana on Instagram @careerchangeguide and on LinkedIn.

Join me as Manana talks about her life as a digital nomad and a portfolio careerist. 

In this episode, Manana shares, “I believe it’s possible for everyone to find a career that enables them to live a life that they want”. Do you agree? Comment and share your thoughts and experiences 

Remember that you can watch Hoda’s Career Info on YouTube or listen to the episode on your favorite #podcast app. 

If you are interested in an opportunity to talk about your work, you can send me a direct message on my website rightcareerfit.com where you can also sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date on the latest episodes.

Please like, subscribe, share, and follow me on social media and together let’s increase career info.

I am your host Hoda, and until next time, take the time to pause, reflect and celebrate what you’ve achieved. 

DISCLAIMER: The views, information, and or opinions expressed during this series are solely those of the guests involved and do not necessarily represent an endorsement from the series.

Interview Notes
You can follow Manana on Instagram @careerchangeguide and on LinkedIn.

Track Info:
Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049 - Classical Whimsical by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100303
Artist: http://incompetech.com/


Don't Give Up - Manana Jaworska S 5 Ep 6

“Human development is a non-linear activity and trying to make a human feel like it should be linear is disrupting the natural way that they feel and experience the world and their life” Dr Brian Hutchison

Welcome to Hoda’s Career Info. I’m your host, Hoda Kilani, Career & Academic Coach at Right Career Fit.

Coaching is all about storytelling; helping you to envision and tell your story your way. 

I put this series together to share stories of inspiring #career  people from across the globe. I hope their stories motivate you to envision your career story, discover your road to success or recast your career path. And more importantly, that you love these career stories as much as I do.

Our guest today is Global Career Guy, Dr Brian Hutchison.

Brian  Hutchison, Ph.D., LPC, CCSCC is Core Faculty of Clinical Mental Health Counseling in the School of Counseling at Walden University, USA. He received his doctorate degree in Counselor Education & Supervision from Pennsylvania State University and has worked as a career, school, and mental health counselor and clinical supervisor. Brian’s career consultation and education work operates within the brand of Global Career Guy where he specializes in consultation, research, speaking, and training focused on how career development fosters mental health well-being, school engagement and social justice. He has worked in more than 50 countries and written more than four dozen publications and including the 12th Edition of School to Career, a career textbook for high school students and International Practices of Career Services, Credentials, and Training Monograph. 

Join me as Dr Brian challenges our understanding of the role of Career Development today.

In this episode, Dr Brian shares, “Particularly in the west we can get this idea of individualism in our head and I think that that’s an inaccurate idea””. Do you agree? Comment and share your thoughts and experiences 

Remember that you can watch Hoda’s Career Info on YouTube or listen to the episode on your favorite podcast app. 

To let me know if you are interested in an opportunity to talk about your work, you can send me a direct message on my website rightcareerfit.com where you can also sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date on the latest episodes.

Please like, subscribe, share, and follow me on social media and together let’s increase career info.

I am your host Hoda, and until next time, take the time to pause, reflect and celebrate what you’ve achieved.

DISCLAIMER: The views, information, and or opinions expressed during this series are solely those of the guests involved and do not necessarily represent an endorsement from the series.

Episode Notes 
John Krumboltz 
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/...

Dr Spencer (Skip) Niles
https://education.wm.edu/ourfacultyst...

Marc Dunkelman
https://home.watson.brown.edu/people/...

Track Info:
Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049 - Classical Whimsical by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

More about Dr Brian
Website https://www.globalcareerguy.com/

PODCASTS (Selected)
Behind the Science of Career Development - HOST
All episodes found at https://audioboom.com/channels/5028680

DiveIn Career Podcast - Career Work is Justice Work
https://diveincareer.libsyn.com/caree...

Just Between Us Podcast - Career Counseling
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Theory of Change Podcast - Developing an Adaptive Career Mindset
https://getpodcast.com/uk/podcast/the...

BLOGS
CareerWise - Closing the Climate Crisis Hope Gap Using Career Development
https://careerwise.ceric.ca/2021/11/1...

CareerWise - Coping with Career Uncertainty in the Time of COVID-19
https://careerwise.ceric.ca/2020/04/2...


Disrupter - Brian Hutchison, Ph D , LPC, CCSCC S 5 Ep 7

SOTF Radio | Survival Of The Focused Radio

SOTF Radio includes both fresh releases and iconic tracks, a perfect hybrid of old and new. 
House, Electro, Techno and everything in between..
Also exclusive unreleased tracks (ID´s) and standout releases from my own catalog and aliases Daniel Nozz, SICKER V2 & The Commuter Guy.  

Full tracklist: 
0:00 Intro
00:26 Daniel Nozz - Transhumanism (Synthetic Extended Mix) Release May 2nd.
05:55 Daniel Nozz - Holdin´Up (UNRELEASED ID) 
10:35 Daniel Nozz - System Earth 
14:55 The Commuter Guy - Killing Spree (UNRELEASED ID) 
20:23 SICKER V2 - Silent Momentum (UNRELEASED ID) 
25:48 The Commuter Guy - The Launch (UNRELEASED ID) 
28:30 The Commuter Guy - The Yard (UNRELEASED ID) 
35:31 The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition (John Summiit & Silver Panda Extended Remix) 
39:28 Planet Funk - Chase The Sun - (Antrim Remix) 
44:11 Daniel Nozz - Generation (Club Version) 
49:34 Daniel Nozz - Bearer Of Light (Daniel Nozz´s Patience Pays Edit) 

Follow Daniel Nozz:
https://www.instagram.com/daniel_nozz/
https://soundcloud.com/danielnozz
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Stay focused, Stay SOTF Radio!

'Generation'

SOTF Radio | EP 026 | SICKER V2, John Summit, The Commuter Guy, Antrim, Daniel Nozz & More

“The world has broken me and I accept that. But I know I’m going to be stronger in those broken places” Ruth McAteer RCDP''

Welcome to Hoda’s Career Info. I’m your host, Hoda Kilani, Career & Academic Coach at Right Career Fit.

Coaching is all about storytelling; helping you to envision and tell your story your way. 

I put this series together to share stories of inspiring career people from across the globe. I hope their stories motivate you to envision your career story, discover your road to success or recast your career path. And more importantly, that you love these career stories as much as I do.

Our guest today is Registered Career Development Professional, Ruth McAteer.

Ruth McAteer's (RCDP) work in the careers space focuses on exclusion to inclusion, investigating how to rethink career curriculum design, resources, and events as well as traditional one-to-ones, to maximise accessibility. By critically examining who we are designing for, she challenges traditional approaches to ensure career education can reach the widest demographics. Grounded in the globally applicable Employability Capital Growth Model and aligned with the global Sustainability Development Goals this approach helps people identify how and where they want to make an impact - the first step on any career journey! As a member of the Deaf community, Ruth is also a passionate advocate for people with disabilities especially regarding equality and inclusion in the workplace. She enjoys spending time with her two daughters creating enticing treats in the kitchen and numerous works of art! 

Join me as Ruth details the meaning of “exclusion to inclusion”.

You can connect with Ruth on LinkedIn.

In this episode, Ruth challenges us by stating “you can move anything that you do from exclusion to inclusion”. Do you agree? Comment and share your thoughts and experiences 

Remember that you can watch Hoda’s Career Info on YouTube or listen to the episode on your favorite podcast app. 

To let me know if you are interested in an opportunity to talk about your work, you can send me a direct message on my website rightcareerfit.com where you can also sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date on the latest episodes.

Please like, subscribe, share, and follow me on social media and together let’s increase career info.

I am your host Hoda, and until next time, take the time to pause, reflect and celebrate what you’ve achieved.

DISCLAIMER: The views, information, and or opinions expressed during this series are solely those of the guests involved and do not necessarily represent an endorsement from the series.

Track Info:
Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049 - Classical Whimsical by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100303
Artist: http://incompetech.com/



Exclusion to Inclusion - Ruth McAteer RCDP S 5 Ep 8

“That next step doesn’t have to be logical. It’s gotta be a next step. And if you can define what that next step is, then you can break it down and say maybe you need to think about this, this and this to get there” John Suarez MBA, CPRW

Welcome to Hoda’s Career Info. I’m your host, Hoda Kilani, Career & Academic Coach at Right Career Fit.

Coaching is all about storytelling; helping you to envision and tell your story your way. 

I put this series together to share stories of inspiring career people from across the globe. I hope their stories motivate you to envision your career story, discover your road to success or recast your career path. And more importantly, that you love these career stories as much as I do.

Our guest today is John Suarez, a career services leader and a global voice in résumé writing & coaching. 

John Suarez is a career services leader, educator, and a global voice in résumé writing & coaching. As the Director of the Fundamentals program for the Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC), his "Bulletproof" methodology has reached students in 46 states and 31 countries.

John currently serves as the Career Services Coordinator at Southwestern Illinois College, where he leads a team dedicated to empowering students, alumni, and professionals through career transitions, job placement, and strategic career planning.

In 2024, John was honored by PARW/CC with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the résumé writing profession spanning more than 30 years. Passionate about career development, personal branding, and the future of job search strategy, John continues to shape the industry through online training, mentorship, and a monthly newsletter column for writing and coaching professionals

Join me as John shares his career choice journey and the lessons he learned along the way.

You can connect with John Suarez on LinkedIn.

In this episode, John shared his interesting career path and reminded you that “It’s ok if you don’t know, but you can’t do nothing. What are you going to do? Where is your point B? It doesn’t matter if it’s not the last step. You don’t have to have everything figured out but just figure out that next step”. And my question to you, can you describe your next step? Comment and share your thoughts and experiences. 

Remember that you can watch Hoda’s Career Info on YouTube or listen to the episode on your favorite podcast app. 

To let me know if you are interested in an opportunity to talk about your work, you can send me a direct message on my website rightcareerfit.com where you can also sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date on the latest episodes.

Please like, subscribe, share, and follow me on social media and together let’s increase career info.

I am your host Hoda, and until next time, take the time to pause, reflect and celebrate what you’ve achieved.

DISCLAIMER: The views, information, and or opinions expressed during this series are solely those of the guests involved and do not necessarily represent an endorsement from the series.

Track Info:
Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049 - Classical Whimsical by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100303
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Career Readiness - John Suarez MBA, CPRW S 5 Ep 9

“We go from day to day and we don’t really understand who we are, we don’t always understand what we want or we may know what we want but we’re scared to ask for it”  Emer O’Donnell 

Welcome to Hoda’s Career Info. I’m your host, Hoda Kilani, Career & Academic Coach at Right Career Fit.

Coaching is all about storytelling; helping you to envision and tell your story your way. 

I put this series together to share stories of inspiring career people from across the globe. I hope their stories motivate you to envision your career story, discover your road to success or recast your career path. And more importantly, that you love these career stories as much as I do.

Our guest today is Founder of TeenReconnect, Emer O Donnell. 

Emer O Donnell is a behavioural change coach with a background in psychology and 20+ years working in global organisations.

In 2016, she recognised a gap in young people's educational skills that prevented them from navigating the complex world we now live in leaving so many feeling overwhelmed, lost and anxious.

She was then inspired to become the Founder of a coaching and training company called TeenReconnect to address this gap. She focuses her work on supporting parents to help their children to thrive, empowering youth professionals to increase their skills, and supporting organisations that wish to become more effective in this space. She emphasises the importance of developing well-being first for sustained performance.

Emer is also the author of ‘Understanding Teen Stress & Anxiety; A Parent’s Guide To Building Love And Connection and has created the digital Q Pathfinder coaching app. It is a personalised tool used as part of her 7Q TeenReconnect coaching programme for young people so they understand who they uniquely are and can learn how that plays out in their career choices, confidence, learning, stress, and relationships.  
Emer is passionate about making a difference, believing young people are the future. She also knows that if you don’t know who you are it is way harder to create a life you love.

You can connect with Emer on LinkedIn.

In this episode, Emer “When you have a real sense of purpose and this is why you’re here then you can’t help but follow your heart”. And my question to you, do you have a real sense of purpose? Comment and share your thoughts and experiences. 

Remember that you can watch Hoda’s Career Info on YouTube or listen to the episode on your favorite podcast app. 

To let me know if you are interested in an opportunity to talk about your work, you can send me a direct message on my website rightcareerfit.com where you can also sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date on the latest episodes.

Please like, subscribe, share, and follow me on social media and together let’s increase career info.

I am your host Hoda, and until next time, take the time to pause, reflect and celebrate what you’ve achieved.

DISCLAIMER: The views, information, and or opinions expressed during this series are solely those of the guests involved and do not necessarily represent an endorsement from the series.

Track Info:
Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049 - Classical Whimsical by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100303
Artist: http://incompetech.com/


Episode notes
Emer O'Donnell's Book
Understanding Teen Stress & Anxiety: A Parent's Guide to Building Love and Connection: Easy Step-By-Step Toolkit and Workbook to Be the Parent Your Teenager Needs to Succeed.
https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Stress-Anxiety-Step-Step/dp/1738422305

Teen Reconnect
https://www.teenreconnect.com/
 

Teen Reconnect - Emer O’Donnell S 5 Ep 10

“Career interventions can have mental health benefits” Dr  Seth C W  Hayden 

Welcome to Hoda’s Career Info. I’m your host, Hoda Kilani, Career & Academic Coach at Right Career Fit.

Coaching is all about storytelling; helping you to envision and tell your story your way. 

I put this series together to share stories of inspiring career people from across the globe. I hope their stories motivate you to envision your career story, discover your road to success or recast your career path. And more importantly, that you love these career stories as much as I do.

Our guest today is associate professor of counseling and coordinator of the clinical mental health program at Wake Forest University, Dr. Seth Hayden. 

Who is Dr Seth?

Dr. Seth C.W. Hayden is an associate professor of counseling and coordinator of the clinical mental health program at Wake Forest University. Dr. Hayden’s research focuses on the connection between career development and mental health. In addition, he examines the career and personal development needs of military service members, veterans, and their families. 

Dr. Hayden is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina, a national certified counselor, a certified clinical mental health counselor, and an approved clinical supervisor. In addition, Dr. Hayden is a past-president of the Military and Government Counseling Association and National Career Development Association, both divisions of the American Counseling Association.  

Join me as Dr Seth teaches us about Cognitive Information Processing theory and the mental health benefits of career interventions. 

You can connect with Dr Seth on LinkedIn.

In this episode, Dr Seth reminded us that “Each person has their journey and sometimes we gotta be with the journey and see where it takes us and reach out for help when needed”. And my question to you, are you with your journey? Comment and share your thoughts and experiences. 

Remember that you can watch Hoda’s Career Info on YouTube or listen to the episode on your favorite podcast app. 

To let me know if you are interested in an opportunity to talk about your work, you can send me a direct message on my website rightcareerfit.com where you can also sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date on the latest episodes.

Please like, subscribe, share, and follow me on social media and together let’s increase career info.

I am your host Hoda, and until next time, take the time to pause, reflect and celebrate what you’ve achieved.

DISCLAIMER: The views, information, and or opinions expressed during this series are solely those of the guests involved and do not necessarily represent an endorsement from the series.

Episode notes
Integrating Career Development and Mental Health in Counseling, published by the American Counseling Association. https://www.counseling.org/publications/aca-books/view/integrating-career-development-and-mental-health-in-counseling

Osborn, D. S., Hayden, S. C. W., Sampson, J. P., Dozier, V. C., Hultman, J., & Bennett, E. (2023). Cognitive information processing: synergizing theory, research and practice. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 52(1), 94–109. https://doi.org/10.1080/03069885.2023.2213819

Cognitive Information Processing: Career Theory, Research, and Practice
Edited by James P. Sampson, Jr., Janet G. Lenz, Emily Bullock-Yowell, Debra S. Osborn & Seth C. W. Hayden https://publishing.lib.fsu.edu/books-textbooks/cognitive-information-processing-career-theory-research-and-practice/

Track Info:
Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049 - Classical Whimsical by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100303
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Research Informed Practice - Dr Seth C W Hayden S 5 Ep 11

“What is a powerful onboarding process? It’s literally like you hold someone’s hand and say - we can do this together. this is exactly what’s going to put you on the map” Sharon Vandermeer 

This is Hoda’s Career Info. I’m your host, Hoda Kilani, Career & Academic Coach.

Coaching is all about storytelling; helping you to envision and tell your story your way. 

This series is about sharing stories of inspiring career people from across the globe. I hope their stories motivate you to envision your career story, discover your road to success or recast your career path. Most importantly, that you benefit from these career stories as much as I do.

Our guest today is Sharon Vandermeer - Founder, On the Ball Personnel Australasia. 

Who is Sharon Vandermeer?

Our guest, Sharon Vandermeer, provided her bio in the first person, so I thought it would be cool to read it as provided and I look forward to your feedback – here we go!

Raised in the country, I learned early on the value of hard work, community, and resourcefulness. When I made the move to Melbourne, I quickly found my calling in recruitment—a space where I could connect people with opportunities that change lives. After a few years in the industry, I took the leap and founded On the Ball Personnel Australasia, allowing me to fully embrace my passion for service. Every day, I get to bridge the gap between talented job seekers and businesses looking for the right talent, ensuring both thrive.

With a commitment to providing real value, my approach is built on authenticity, fun, and a deep understanding of what makes great workplaces tick. Recruitment isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about building careers, strengthening businesses, and making sure people are set up for long-term success. It’s been one of the most rewarding spaces to play and make a difference in!

Stay with me as Sharon Vandermeer the meaning and value of the ideal onboarding process, the recruitment process and so much more. 

You can connect with Sharon on LinkedIn.

In this episode, Sharon shares, “If I’m ever in a position where I’m uncomfortable that means that growth is happening”. And my question to you, how often do you get uncomfortable in your work? Comment and share your thoughts and experiences. 

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To let me know if you are interested in an opportunity to talk about your work, you can send me a direct message on my website rightcareerfit.com where you can also sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date on the latest episodes.

Please like, subscribe, share, and follow me on social media and together let’s increase career info.

I am your host Hoda, and until next time, take the time to pause, reflect and celebrate what you’ve achieved.

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Feeling stuck or uncertain in your career path? Have that very important career conversation with a career professional! Book your appointment with any of the Career Professionals interviewed on this program or with me Hoda at rightcareerfit.com 

Thank you for joining me in season 2 of Hoda’s Career Info, your career program where Career Professionals from across the globe share career tips and personal stories to help you successfully navigate your career.

I am Hoda, your host. I look forward to another season of career chats with international Career Professionals who will inspire to take your journey to the next level.

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