Chan with a Plan
345 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsProviding career advice in easy actionable steps, for frustrated professionals, helping you overcome career challenges so you can stop feeling confused and defeated and start feeling focused and confident in order to excel in your career.
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Career learning lessons from the 2008 recession to help you recession proof your career
August 09, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Roman Prokopchuk Founder of Nova Zora Digital, and podcast host of the Digital Savage Experience. In this conversation, Roman discusses lessons he learned during the 2008 recession that will help others prepare for what many experts are predicted the next big recession. QUOTES “For me, I didn't really have a choice. So, I took advantage of the opportunity. Ask yourself, ‘If you get an opportunity in a compl...
Why most people aren’t serious about making a career change
August 05, 2022 05:00 - 5 minutes - 10.3 MBEPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses why people like the idea of making a career change, but not a lot of people are actually serious in doing the work to actually make it happen. Based on this past week's episode with Natalie Murphy on how to get your 1st Customer Success Manager job in Tech. TIMESTAMPS [00:41] What making a career change actually takes [01:06] Figuring out your personal brand [02:46] What your profile says about you [04:36] Summary RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS Chan Wi...
How to get your 1st Customer Success Manager Job in Tech
August 02, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Natalie Murphy, who successfully transitioned from a Recruiter Role to her 1st Customer Success Manager Role in Tech. She provides job search tips from her days as a recruiter and also provides insights and strategies on how she was able to make the pivot to a Customer Success Management position, so you can do the same as well in your career. QUOTES “I love understanding the mind. I love understanding inter...
5 job search tips for recent grads to get your 1st job
July 29, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 15 MBEPISODE SUMMARY Max highlights learning lessons that he gained in his very 1st job search right after graduating University/College. Based on this past week's episode with Angelina Spadaro on how to get your 1st job in Corporate America as a New Immigrant. TIMESTAMPS [01:02] Lesson 1: Why you might not get feedback [01:35] Lesson 2: Don’t stick to a script for answers [02:25] Lesson 3: No second chances [03:43] Lesson 4: Why your commute matters [05:20] Lesson 5: Being yourself mat...
How to get your 1st job in Corporate America as a New Immigrant
July 26, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 90.1 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Angelina Spadaro, Founder of CAN.Link.People and has over 15 years of HR experience including reviewing over 70,000 resumes and interviewing thousands of candidates. In this conversation, Angelina discusses helping new immigrants land jobs in North America. She uses her experiences being an immigrant and working in her corporate positions to help other immigrants land their 1st job in their field in North America...
3 interview mistakes that cost you the job
July 22, 2022 05:00 - 4 minutes - 8.67 MBEPISODE SUMMARY Max highlights 3 common communication mistakes that professionals make in the interview that cost them the job. Based on this past week's episode with Tracy Hooper on how to improve your communication skills for career advancement TIMESTAMPS [00:58] Why you need to stop rambling [01:41] Make sure your answers are relevant and connected to your experiences [02:40] Don’t talk negative during an interview [03:51] Summary RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS Chan With A Plan ...
How to improve your communication skills for career advancement
July 19, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 90.1 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Tracy Hooper, Founder of the Confidence Project. In this conversation, Tracy discusses how to communicate effectively in the workplace and how the words we use can hurt or help us excel in our careers. QUOTES “Scientists tell us if you use someone's name, it activates a part of their brain long enough for them to stop talking. And for you to be able to interject what you want to say.” – Tracy Hooper “It's a...
Why not building your personal brand is hurting your career
July 15, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 15.7 MBEPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses how to build a solid personal brand to help you elevate your career and why not building one now, will hurt your career in the long term. Based on this past week's episode with Jennifer Shryock on how to grow your career and make more money by building a strong personal brand. TIMESTAMPS [00:23] Lessons from Gary Vee [01:49] Being referred is huge, so be known by many [02:27] Be good at your job but they’ve got to know who you are too [03:21] What build...
How to grow your career and make more money by building a strong personal brand
July 12, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 73.8 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Jennifer Shryock, Certified Master Coach and Founder of Rainmaker Resumes. In this conversation, Jennifer discusses how building a personal brand is crucial in your job search journey and the steps you can take to build a solid personal brand to grow your career and make more money. QUOTES “How do people know that quality? How do people really understand what you do? In the real world? The answer to the que...
3 reasons why you should stay at your current job then resign
July 08, 2022 05:00 - 4 minutes - 8.31 MBEPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses why sometimes it's actually advantageous and beneficial to stick around at your current job compared to your job hopping colleagues that want to leave the company. Based on this past week's episode with Sonja Price on how to switch jobs to maximize your salary. TIMESTAMPS [00:58] Less competition for promotions [02:14] Making a lateral move [03:06] Less risk when moving up or laterally in your existing company [03:44] Summary RESOURCES & RELEVANT L...
How to switch jobs to maximize your salary in your career
July 05, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 80.1 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Sonja Price, a Certified Career and Executive Coach. Sonja discusses how she helps professionals who want to have more meaning and fulfillment in their life and find jobs that are an excellent fit for them. She discusses steps professionals can make to not only make more money but be more fulfilled. This episode is to help you take a step up in your career ladder. QUOTES “The challenge with this is that when...
6 questions to ask in your next job interview to gauge the career growth potential at the company
July 01, 2022 12:10 - 7 minutes - 13.9 MBEPISODE SUMMARY Max shares with you 6 questions you can ask at the end of your interview, according to the Harvard Business Review that helps you gain knowledge on professional development, career paths and future opportunities at this new company that you want to work with. Based on this past week's episode with Scott Anthony Barlow on how to make a successful career change and live a more fulfilling life. TIMESTAMPS [01:31] Talk about recession [02:51] What learning and development...
How to make a successful career change and live a more fulfilling life
June 28, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 84.9 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Scott Anthony Barlow, CEO of Happen to Your Career, which focuses on researching on what creates more fulfilling work. In this conversation, Scott discusses how to have a fulfilling career and strategies for listeners to get their careers to the next level. This episode is to help you make a career change, whether it's moving to a different industry all together, or just looking to elevate where you are right now...
3 types of candidates in the job search process you need to know about
June 24, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 14 MBEPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses job search strategies and career clarity to help you get to the next stage of your career based on this past week's episode with Shelley Piedmont on how to effectively apply for jobs online to get your dream job. TIMESTAMPS [01:09] Best quality candidate [02:09] 2nd level of candidate [03:30] 3rd level of candidate [04:19] Example of interviews being different candidates [06:04] Summary RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS Chan With A Plan Max Chan on Soc...
How to effectively apply for jobs online to get your dream job
June 21, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 108 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Shelley Piedmont, an HR Professional for over 20 years that has reviewed thousands of resumes and interviewed many candidates to count. In this conversation, Shelley discusses how to improve your chances during your job search and help with career clarity. She has a lot of experience with HR, recruiting and discusses her experience with hiring and working with hiring managers. This episode is to help you with you...
5 reasons why it’s time for you to start looking for a new job
June 17, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 14.4 MBEPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses the 5 main reasons why people start looking for a new job based on this past week's episode with Karen Loftus on the stages of the employee lifecycle, from excitement to becoming disengaged. TIMESTAMPS [00:11] Karen’s episode recap [01:11] Research on the effects of holding on to job stress for too long [02:31] 5 most common reasons people start looking for new jobs RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS Chan With A Plan Max Chan on Social Media
The stages of the employee lifecycle, from excitement to becoming disengaged
June 14, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 77.6 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Karen Loftus a consultant that helps the C-Suite improve employee engagement and implement change management and leadership development initiatives. In this conversation, Karen discusses her journey of working in HR and has a lot of experience with understanding why employees come and go. This episode is to help you understand the employee lifecycle from being really excited for a new job to getting disengaged fr...
3 reasons why you should consider getting a MBA to help grow your career
June 10, 2022 05:00 - 5 minutes - 10.7 MBEPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses whether getting a MBA will be beneficial for your career path or not based on this past week's episode with Zeinab Alliji and her experience with getting her MBA. TIMESTAMPS [00:27] Max’s story about wanting an MBA [01:04] MBA vs. Social Media [01:58] 3 reasons why you should consider an MBA RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS Chan With A Plan Chan With A Plan Facebook Group
Is getting an MBA worth it and is management consulting as lucrative as it’s made out to be
June 07, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Zeinab Alliji, an ex-consultant and financial services professional who has worked in tech for the majority of her career. In this conversation, Zeinab discusses her journey of investing in education to acquire her MBA. She has also worked in the consulting space, one of the more lucrative fields that many professionals want to get into. This episode is to help you make an informed decision if you are thinking ab...
Why self-education is important to your long term career success
June 03, 2022 05:00 - 5 minutes - 10 MBEPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses how formal education will make you a living, but self-education will make you a fortune, based on this past week's episode with Emilie Mazurek on how to become a UX/UI Designer with no experience. TIMESTAMPS [00:28] Formal education vs. self-education [01:15] Adapt and learn to continue to grow [02:48] Recap Emilie’s story [03:44] How to get unstuck in your career RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS Chan With A Plan Chan With A Plan Facebook Group
How to become a UX/UI Designer with no experience
May 31, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 77.4 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Emilie Mazurek, UX/UI designer. In this conversation Emilie discusses her journey from being in the hospitality industry to working her dream career as a UX/UI designer. She hopes her story will help other students and professionals realize that it’s okay to pivot and go after what can truly make you happy. QUOTES “Most of the projects were group work, which at the time was like very annoying, but looking b...
1 big life lesson I learned from the death of my grandmother
May 27, 2022 05:00 - 6 minutes - 11.8 MBEPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses how his grandmother's passing gave him a huge lesson about why you shouldn't wait till tomorrow to do something; based on this past week's episode with Dr. Rowena Winkler on how the death of a parent impacts career change. TIMESTAMPS [1:11] Your mindset tends to be based off of your parents [2:32] Max’s personal story with loss and living life RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS Chan With A Plan Chan With A Plan Facebook Group
How the death of a parent impacts career change
May 24, 2022 04:48 - 40 minutes - 73.5 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Dr. Rowena Winkler, a Cosmic Catalyst Coach & Realignment Strategist that helps women find their voice and take intuitive action steps so they can live authentically empowered lives. In this conversation, Dr. Rowena Winkler discusses how her career was on autopilot until the passing of her father prompted her to evaluate her stressful career trajectory and led her to pivot from academia to a more fulfilling caree...
How to deal with rejection in the job search
May 20, 2022 05:22 - 8 minutes - 15 MBEPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses how you should deal with rejection in the job search in order to push forward and keep applying to land your dream job. Based on this past week's episode with Stephanie Su on how to land a coveted software engineering job at Meta. TIMESTAMPS [1:58] The mindset shift you need to make to effectively deal with rejection in the job search RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS Chan With A Plan Chan With A Plan Facebook Group
How to land a coveted Software Engineering job at Meta
May 17, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 80.7 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Stephanie Su, Software Engineer Intern at Meta. In this conversation Stephanie discusses her job search journey from dealing with application rejection, to how she prepared for her interviews to getting the job offer from Meta, her dream company. She hopes her career story will inspire other students and professionals looking to land their dream job to keep going even when things seem daunting. QUOTES “Thro...
Why free learning can be expensive, time consuming and unproductive
May 13, 2022 05:13 - 7 minutes - 14.1 MBEPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses why if you're serious in learning a new skill that it's best to invest financially from the start to build your foundation, then trying the free route and figuring things out through trial and error. Based on this past week's episode with Emily Hill on how to be a software developer and make 6 figures without a degree. TIMESTAMPS [2:06] The more money you invest the more you will be committed to the process [3:34] The importance and value of accountabili...
How to be a software developer and make 6 figures without a degree
May 10, 2022 05:13 - 48 minutes - 89.6 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Emily Hill, Founder of Joy of Coding Academy. In this conversation Emily discusses how she started the Joy of Coding Academy school, and how she is able to train anyone with a non-technical background to be a 6 figure developer within 6 months as long as they put in consistent work. QUOTES “We need everybody involved in designing and developing software. That's why I do what I do. Because right now, the onl...
Transferable Skills: How to Use Them to Land Your Next Job
May 06, 2022 05:06 - 5 minutes - 10.5 MBEPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses his strategy on how you can lean into your transferable skills to resonate with your target audience to help you pivot and land your next job in a new type of role and/or industry. Based on this past week's episode with JD Elliott on how to transition from military to Corporate America. TIMESTAMPS [1:11] The importance of doing your research [2:17] Removing technical terms and jargon that is only relevant in your current role and/or industry [3:19] The ...
How to transition from military to corporate america
May 03, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 72.1 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Joshua David (JD) Elliott, a former military member who is currently a headhunter for Lucas Group, a Korn Ferry Company and a Podcast Host for the podcast The Military Corporate Survival Guide. In this conversation JD discusses his transition from the military to Corporate America and provides advice and strategies to other military members that are looking to do the same. QUOTES “Another struggle I had was...
How to be resourceful and succeed in your career
April 29, 2022 05:00 - 4 minutes - 8.17 MBEPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses why you shouldn't give up if something isn't going your way and how persistence and overcoming obstacles will be the X factor in helping you achieve your goals, not raw talent. Based on this past week's episode with Mike Motter on the struggles of finding a job with autism and how to take proper action to get your dream job. TIMESTAMPS [0:57] Why you should not give up on your goal if something isn't working and how pivoting is the right mindset to achieve...
The struggles of finding a job with autism and how to take proper action to get your dream job
April 26, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 45.8 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Mike Motter, an autistic professional with a mission to educate individuals on autism and how to effectively interact with autistic people in the workplace to make them feel welcome and feel they are a major contributor to the team and organization. In this conversation Mike discusses his career struggles as an autistic individual and what actions he took to help him land his dream job. QUOTES “So the numbe...
The right mindset for successful networking to accelerate your career
April 22, 2022 06:00 - 6 minutes - 11 MBEPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses the common reason why people get nervous talking to new people and the mindset shift you need to make to make meeting new people both enjoyable and prosperous. Based on this past week's episode with Kerrie Phipps on how to build new connections and grow your career. TIMESTAMPS [1:46] The common reason why people get nervous talking to new people [2:50] The mindset shift you need to make, to make networking and meeting new people enjoyable RESOURCES & ...
How to build new connections and grow your career
April 19, 2022 06:00 - 48 minutes - 89.3 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Kerrie Phipps, an International Speaker, Author and Coach that helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs and authors to increase their clarity and confidence to connect with anyone, and anywhere. In this conversation Kerrie provides strategies and advice on mindset to help you become more confident in connecting with anyone to grow your network and build your career. QUOTES “Always start with gratitude. Like, if y...
Learning lessons from networking with over 100 people
April 15, 2022 04:45 - 8 minutes - 15.8 MBEPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses his experience and learning lessons he gathered from networking and his attempt to connect with over 100 people when he was trying to figure out his next career move and pivot to a new industry a few years ago. Based on this past week's episode with Sara Seymour on how informational interviews help you land your dream job. TIMESTAMPS [2:35] Expect and embrace rejection [4:28] You won't connect with everyone that is willing to talk to you [5:54] The impor...
How informational interviews help you land your dream job
April 12, 2022 04:16 - 28 minutes - 52.4 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Sara Seymour, host of the podcast What Do People Do All Day? In this conversation Sara discusses the importance of conducting informational interviews and how to do them the right way to bring value to you and the professional you are speaking with and help move your career in the right direction. QUOTES “There are a number of different ways to [reach out to people for an informational interview]. One way i...
How you’ll always generate a positive ROI when you invest in yourself as long as you don’t do this one thing
April 08, 2022 04:39 - 5 minutes - 9.85 MBEPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses how you can never lose when it comes to investing in your own personal and professional growth as long as you don't do this one thing that will hinder your success. Based on this past week's episode with Katrina McGhee on how to take a successful career break and come back stronger than ever. TIMESTAMPS [1:33] How you'll never lose in investing yourself as long as you don't do this one thing RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS Chan With A Plan Chan With A Pl...
How to take a successful career break and come back stronger than ever
April 05, 2022 04:23 - 51 minutes - 93.6 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Katrina McGhee, a Career Break and Sabbatical Coach that helps 9-to-5ers design mind-blowing breaks to create happier, more fulfilling lives. Katrina discusses her own career breaks and how she did not need to take a step back in her career when she was ready to return, but ended up receiving multiple job offers and getting way more salary than when she was working prior to her career break. QUOTES “I talke...
How Getting Fired Taught Me These 3 Valuable Lessons
April 01, 2022 04:28 - 7 minutes - 14.6 MBEPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses 3 valuable lessons he learned from getting fired at his 1st marketing job when he was a recent grad. Based on this past week's episode with Daniel Lantin on how strong work performance doesn't always increase job security. TIMESTAMPS [1:45] Why your manager is the main factor in your performance and job satisfaction [2:33] Being patient and not take opportunities you know aren't a good fit because you're desperate [3:46] The importance of having a suppo...
How strong work performance doesn’t always increase job security
March 29, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 79.1 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Daniel Lantin, a professional that was originally from the Philippines and moved to Canada as an international student to build a better life. In this conversation he discusses his experience of being laid off for the 1st time in his career that had nothing to do with his performance, the learning lessons he gathered and what he’ll do next time to ensure that he’s ready to tackle career obstacles head on with con...
The power of asking for what you want to grow your career
March 25, 2022 06:00 - 7 minutes - 13.9 MBEPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses the importance of asking for what you want to grow your career. Based on this past week's episode with Mary Guirovich on how to create your plan to get promoted this year. TIMESTAMPS [0:59] The importance of asking for what you want to move forward in your career [3:34] The success of your ask is based on the level of the ask and how strong your relationship is with the person you are asking [5:40] Summary RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS Chan With A Plan...
How to create your plan to get promoted this year
March 22, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes - 78.2 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Mary Guirovich, an Award-winning holistic career coach and author. In this conversation she discusses how she followed traditional career advice that only left her with more self-doubt, frustration and work with no end in sight. Trying to figure out how to push through this career wall, she developed her now signature My Promotion Plan system that has helped her scale her career into the C-suite and was named par...
The importance of small steps to achieve your career goals
March 18, 2022 06:00 - 4 minutes - 8.85 MBEpisode Summary Max discusses the importance of taking small steps in order to achieve your career goals. Based on this past week's episode with Talia Dashow on how to stop feeling overwhelmed in a new job and be the best you can be. TIMESTAMPS [0:29] The importance of the one degree shift and taking small steps consistently over time to achieve a large result [2:33] What Max wants you to do if you want to start something new this year and are serious about it RESOURCES & RELEVAN...
How to stop feeling overwhelmed in a new job and be the best you can be
March 15, 2022 06:00 - 39 minutes - 72.7 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Talia Dashow, a coach that specializes in ending people’s procrastination and on using creativity as a means to grow. In this conversation she discusses the 3 pillars of procrastination (overwhelm, resistance and perfectionism) and provides strategies to overcome them for someone that is starting a new job. QUOTES “Overwhelm is a huge issue when you're starting a new job, because there's so much to learn. Y...
When to follow up after a job interview
March 11, 2022 05:34 - 6 minutes - 12.3 MBEpisode Summary Max discusses how the follow up is essential in your job search strategy so you don't end up missing out on job opportunities you are interested in. Based on this past week's episode with Sara Curto on 5 innovative job search strategies to get your dream job. TIMESTAMPS [1:12] The importance of the follow up and how Max got his 1st corporate job out of university by following up [2:56] Discussing when and how to follow up RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS Chan With A Pla...
5 innovative job search strategies to get your dream job
March 08, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 62.6 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Sara Curto, a career coach for helping people find a career they love. In this conversation she discusses her 5 innovative job search strategies, to help you stand out from the pack and accelerate your job search to get your dream job. QUOTES “We have used [the video resume] very successfully with clients who are trying to break into an industry where they have little to no experience or making a career chan...
How to optimize your LinkedIn profile to accelerate your job search
March 04, 2022 06:00 - 10 minutes - 19 MBEPISODE SUMMARY Max provides his strategy on how he optimizes his clients' LinkedIn profiles to increase the amount of recruiters reaching out to them to generate more opportunities and accelerate their job search. Based on this past week's episode with Willena Long on how to succeed in your job search and get your dream job. TIMESTAMPS [2:15] Headline [4:13] About [5:49] Work Experience [7:08] Skills [7:35] Additional tips to optimize your LinkedIn profile to help it stand out ...
How to succeed in your job search and get your dream job
March 01, 2022 06:00 - 49 minutes - 90.3 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Willena Long, an Executive Career Coach and Senior Technical Recruiter for the past decade. In this conversation she discusses the role of a recruiter in the hiring process and what you should do when it comes to your resume and LinkedIn profile to get a recruiter’s attention to get you in the running to interview for your dream job. She also shares additional strategies that have helped her own clients land drea...
3 steps you have to follow to start any new career path
February 25, 2022 05:33 - 10 minutes - 19.1 MBEPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses the 3 steps you need to follow in order to go from someone with no domain expertise in their dream career path, to getting the right knowledge and foundational experience needed for people to want to hire you. Based on this past week's episode with Annie Singer on why you don't need to take a traditional path to achieve career success. TIMESTAMPS [3:06] Work with people who are experts in your target field [5:00] Create a portfolio of client work to showc...
Why you don’t need to take a traditional path to achieve career success
February 22, 2022 05:55 - 48 minutes - 88.8 MBEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Annie Singer, Founder of Reciple. In this conversation, she talks about her career beginnings where she ended up dropping out of high school due to unhappiness and mental health struggles and took a nontraditional career path to get to the level of success that she has today, consisting of completing 2 degrees, working in her dream field of marketing and starting her own business in an industry she is passionate ...
Defining the line between preparation and procrastination in order to achieve your career goals
February 18, 2022 05:44 - 5 minutes - 10.7 MBEPISODE SUMMARY One of Martina's quotes in this past week episode discusses how she needed to just dive into the deep end in order to grow in her career and Max elaborates on this in this episode of why too much preparation is actually a form of procrastination, and the main growth and learning you will get is actually by taking action and figuring it out as you go. TIMESTAMPS [0:40] Why the level of success you'll achieve is heavily correlated to how much action you take, not how much...