Kaplan Community Podcast
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -Listen for free to the personal stories of alumni from Kaplan Business School. Join host Kieran Howard, as we share stories about life as a student, life after graduation, future plans, and staying connected. Get involved with us on our KBS Alumni LinkedIn group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6567849/, and with Kaplan Business School at www.kbs.edu.au.
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S3 E7 Frida Percival and Laura Garcia on Australian Work Culture
July 12, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this insightful episode, we meet with Career Advisors Frida Percival and Laura Garcia to talk about the professional work culture in Australia, as well as job interview strategies, resume writing and networking.
S3 E6 Sowon Lee on The Power of Networking
June 28, 2023 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBHave you ever wondered, why exactly should you invest in networking? And how do we do this, what are some of the main ways to network successfully and turn those contacts into valuable connections? National Careers Advisor Sowon Lee shares her experience as a recruiter and careers advisor, helping people gain confidence and skill in networking. This episode is a great one to build upon skills learned in S3 E2 on LinkedIn and Personal Branding- make sure you step out into the world with a gre...
S3 E5 Kerri Watton on Internships and Career Advancement
June 13, 2023 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode, KBS Work Integrated Learning Manager Kerri Watton discusses her role helping students find internships to further their careers. What is an internship, and why are they so valuable for career development? How are they seen in the eyes of employers? You can learn all about this and more from a seasoned expert, as well as the details of KBS' academic internship program.
S3 E4 Kasia Wojtaszek on Interview Skills
May 31, 2023 02:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this episode, we delve into the details of how exactly you can perform well in an interview, from that first call through to the final round interviews. KBS Careers Advisor Kasia has conducted interviews throughout her career in hospitality management, and today she helps students improve their interview skills through preparation and practice.
S3 E3 Kimberly Goh on Resume Writing
May 17, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBEver wondered what makes the perfect resume? Kaplan Business School's Adelaide Careers Advisor, Kim Goh shares her top tips in this episode, breaking down exactly how you should tailor your resume to win interviews. Stop sending out duds! Have a listen and take Kim's advice to put your best foot forward.
S3 E2 Ramya Sivakumar Bala on LinkedIn and Personal Branding
May 02, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBNational Careers Manager Ramya has used LinkedIn since the platform was just gaining popularity- first as a recruiter, then as a careers advisor, and to build her own personal brand. She has held workshops and advised professionals and students on how to optimise profiles and get the most out of LI. Learn from Ramya how to use LI to its fullest, from starting out building a profile to the more advanced topics of branding and hashtag use.
S3 E1 Debbie Fayers on The Recruitment Process
April 17, 2023 01:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBKaplan ANZ Talent Manager is the ultimate expert on the recruitment cycle, and she shares with us wisdom on exactly how recruitment works, the difference between internal and external recruiters, what recruiters look for in candidates, some honest and open tips for jobseekers. Listen and up your recruitment IQ for the next time you're talking with one!
Ben Dunk, conversations with an Australian professional cricketer
September 07, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBBen Dunk is an Australian professional cricketer who represented Australia in the T20’s from 2014-2017. Ben has represented Australia; and played in the BBL (Big Bash League), IPL (Indian Premier League) and the PSL (Pakistan Super League). Most recently in 2021, he plays for the Lahore Qalandars. While playing cricket, Ben also studies in the MBA with Kaplan Business School. Read more on ESPN about Ben's career. Kaplan invited Ben to speak with us about life as a professional cricke...
S2 Ep 9 Rafael Alves, building communities for international students
August 31, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBRafael Alves is an entrepreneur and founder of The Landlord. Significant stressors for international students are finding a place to live and making new friends, especially when English is a second language. Rafael assists international students in Melbourne to locate and settle into suitable housing in safe neighbourhoods. Once settled, Rafael hosts social events that introduce students to each other, to living in Melbourne, and to experience multiculturalism in Australia. Rafael sha...
S2 Ep 8 John Kolotas, relationships and wellbeing
August 24, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MBJohn Kolotas is an experienced professional in Human Resources and Organisational Development. Listen to John's insights on strengthening interpersonal relationships, establishing new social networks, and challenges for international students. John notes options for establishing new social networks, such as social media and online gaming. While gaming is productive option for some, others need more personal friendships. Reaching out personally could require a deeper understanding of emot...
S2 Ep 7 Adam Murphy and mindful leadership
August 17, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBAdam Murphy is an Academic Head of Management, HR and Law in Kaplan Business School. Listen to Adam's passionate discussion of leadership and mindfulness. He says, 'We make a serious mistake when thinking that authority and leadership are the same thing. While the vast majoring of us don't have executive authority, many of us are influential leaders.'. Effective leaders are mindful of their influence. Adam explains, 'Leadership doesn't come from the top of the organisational chart, but...
S2 Ep 7 Adam Murphy and mindful leadership
August 17, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBAdam Murphy is an Academic Head of Management, HR and Law in Kaplan Business School. Listen to Adam's passionate discussion of leadership and mindfulness. He says, 'We make a serious mistake when thinking that authority and leadership are the same thing. While the vast majoring of us don't have executive authority, many of us are influential leaders.'. Effective leaders are mindful of their influence. Adam explains, 'Leadership doesn't come from the top of the organisational chart, but...
S2 E6 Vanessa Stafford and teaching & learning
August 10, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBVanessa Stafford is the Academic Learning Manager in Kaplan Business School. Listen to Vanessa highlight excellence in teaching and the future of learning. In PART ONE, Vanessa discusses her passion for developing excellence in teaching. A challenge conquered in KBS is the transition from classroom to online teaching. The next big challenge is Education 4.0 with the use of gamification, and virtual reality. Read more about Education 4.0 in The World Economic Forum's New Economy and ...
S2 E5 Vanessa Stafford and teaching & learning
August 10, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBVanessa Stafford is the Academic Learning Manager in Kaplan Business School. Listen to Vanessa highlight excellence in teaching and the future of learning. In PART ONE, Vanessa discusses her passion for developing excellence in teaching. A challenge conquered in KBS is the transition from classroom to online teaching. The next big challenge is Education 4.0 with the use of gamification, and virtual reality. Read more about Education 4.0 in The World Economic Forum's New Economy and ...
S2 E5 Will James and career wellbeing
August 03, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 26.2 MBWill James is National Careers Manager at Kaplan Business School. Will discusses career wellbeing and 'boreout'. He asks, are you chronically bored at work? Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your career prospects tomorrow? Does your current work set-up your career for success? You're not alone if you feel underwhelmed. A staggering 86% of Will's LinkedIn network feel boreout! In PART ONE, Will explains what career wellbeing is all about. He shares ways you can reinvigorate you...
S2 E4 James Adonopoulos and academic wellbeing
July 27, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBProf James Adonopoulos is the Academic Dean of Kaplan Business School and Kaplan Professional. Listen to James discuss academic wellness and lifetime learning; teaching best practices and KBS; making education culturally relevant; wellbeing and only study; and his 3 proudest achievements. In PART ONE, James defines academic wellness as activities that makes you feel good and gives your meaning. Feeling good for many persons is learning. That's why KBS endorses the Lifetime Learning Guara...
S2 E3 Alex Reeman-Clark on Student Experience Wellbeing
July 20, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBAlex Reeman-Clark is the General Manager, Student Experience at Kaplan Business School. Listen to Alex explain the role of Student Experience Officers beyond the classroom; and mental wellbeing among international students. He continues to describe the support services available during and after campus hours. In PART ONE, Alex discusses Sonder support after campus hours, 24x7, for staff and students. The typical reasons for call Sonder include assistance to seek counselling and - believ...
S2 E2 Andy Garnam on Organisational Wellbeing
July 13, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBAndy Garnam is the Executive Director - People & Culture at Kaplan Australia & New Zealand. Listen to Andy's discussions of mental health and wellbeing; and careers in managing human resources. In PART ONE, Andy explains the exciting and important services for staff and students. Kaplan Business School and Kaplan Professional staff and students can access Sonder; student wellbeing services; and counselling assistance. The newest service, Sonder, is an app that staff and students can ...
Looking back at Season 1 - ahead to Season 2!
July 06, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBListen to Part 1 for the insights and highlights from KBS alumni that made Season 1 such a success. So insightful are the stories of how alumni grasp the opportunities to advance their careers. Lifelong learning, remaining emotionally upbeat when looking for jobs, taking career breaks to re-evaluate goals - these are the highlights. Listen again to the episodes in Season 1. In Part 2, we talk about how much we enjoy being podcasters. We share the richness of our life experiences that h...
S2 E1 Looking back at Season 1 - ahead to Season 2!
July 06, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBListen to Part 1 for the insights and highlights from KBS alumni that made Season 1 such a success. So insightful are the stories of how alumni grasp the opportunities to advance their careers. Lifelong learning, remaining emotionally upbeat when looking for jobs, taking career breaks to re-evaluate goals - these are the highlights. Listen again to the episodes in Season 1. In Part 2, we talk about how much we enjoy being podcasters. We share the richness of our life experiences that h...
Accounting, CPA recognition and professional development with Julian Rossolin
June 08, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBJulian is a 2016 KBS graduate in the Master of Professional Accounting from the Sydney campus. He offers practical suggestions on career advancement and lifelong learning with the CPA, Certified Practising Accountant, in Australia. Leveraging his auditing experience from France, Julian began working with an Australian accounting practice. In addition, his entrepreneurial spirit sees him building his own tax planning business. TIMESTAMPS 00:30 About Julian 01:13 Julian's current wo...
High-tech start-ups and program management with Vamshi Krishna Grandhe
June 01, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBVamshi is a KBS MBA graduate of 2020 from the Sydney campus, an entrepreneur, and a program manager with business start-ups. His career progress is built on taking opportunities from internships and professional networking. How has he accomplished his success? Listen to the timestamped discussion points. TIMESTAMP 01:43 Internship with an artificial intelligence start-up 03:50 Vamshi's benefit of taking a KBS internship 05:02 Vamshi's transition from intern into venture capital 06...
FINTEC, product intelligence and careers with Juan Pablo Giraudo
May 25, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBJuan is an MBA graduate of 2020 from the Sydney campus. His advice is as practical as it is important. To stand-out in job interviews, Juan discusses why he received job offers based on his unique combination of sales experience and KBS internships. Listen to Juan's successful career transition into data analytics as a Product Intelligence Specialist with a leading FINTEC (financial technology) company. TIMESTAMPS 00:30 About Juan 01:29 Using internships to build Juan's career in...
Product Management in telecommunications with Grace Jimenez
May 18, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 18 MBGrace is an MBA graduate in 2020 from the KBS Sydney campus. Unique are Grace's insights on setting time aside to consider career options. Grace attributes her career success in Product Management on solid planning, working in a start-up business, volunteering, and getting Australian permanent residency. TIMESTAMPS 01:48 New job as Telecommunications Product Manager. 03:07 What does a Product Manager do? 05:28 How to get a job as a Product Manager? 09:17 What is Grace's next ...
Mortgage broking, job search strategies, and lifelong learning with Mia Du
May 11, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBMia discusses how her career experience in China, and studying with KBS and Kaplan Professional, have built her entrepreneurial success in starting a mortgage broking business in Australia
Consulting, professionalism and spear fishing with Ulysses Farias
May 04, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBUlysses transitioned a career in management consulting in Brazil to a consulting role with Deloitte in Australia. He discusses his diligence to continue his international career; offers advice to international students for interviewing and applying for jobs in Australia; and spear fishing in Sydney harbour.
Sales, parenthood and life in Perth with Mai Hoang
April 27, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBMai is a BBUS Hospitality and Tourism Management graduate of 2019 from the Brisbane campus. Now living in Perth, she balances the demands of parenthood and career in sales. Maii shares heartwarming advice about starting a family, deciding when to return to work, coping with the pressures of sales KPIs, and living life in Perth.
Jobs in mining and developing business in China with Luiza Klein
April 20, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBLuiza is an MBA graduate of 2020 from the Brisbane campus. She successfully transitioned from a banking in Brazil to a career in mining in Australia. Her passion for analytics and business intelligence earned her a promotion as a Supply Chain and Marketing Specialist with the Brisbane mining company, Valenhold. Listen as Luiza describes the wonderful experiences on a business trip to China!
Lecturing and Podcasting with Tuul Batsaikhan
April 13, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBTuul is a KBS MBA graduate, a marketing lecturer, and a podcaster in Mongolia. The IdeaPlus Podcast, spoken in Mongolian, has attracted over 16,000 listeners on YouTube who share their experiences living overseas. Tuul shares her journey from Mongolia as an international student, transitioning with her family to Australia, and advancing her career in teaching.
Global asset management with Kenny Sodipo
April 06, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBKenny (Kehinde) has migrated from Nigeria to the UK, to Australia, and now lives in Vancouver, Canada. His diligent pursuit of long-term goals to work as a financial analyst in a global company is inspiring. Listen to Kenny's story of social responsibility and giving back to the Nigerian community. He started a farm and gave local employees an opportunity to manage it. Kenny attributes his successes to keeping grounded with family, working hard, being trustworthy and trusting others.
Contract Administration and Stakeholder Management with Nina Nikodinova
March 31, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBNina is an MBA graduate of 2020 and a talended linguist, fluent in 5 languages! Together, we discuss cultures and we explore languages as an avenue toward emotional intelligence and self-confidence. Nina discusses her new role in contract administration, managing contracts with hundreds of stakeholders for an Australian national supplier of school clothing. Our conversation inevitably turns to good food, living in multicultural communities, and Nina's entrepreneurial plans. Listen to...
FMCG Sales and Marketing with Angel Navarro
March 24, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBAngel Navarro, MBA class of 2020, explains her typical day as an Account Manager in global and national retail companies. We catch-up about living in Sydney and starting an exciting new job. She explains her experience in landing her dream jobs in the FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) industry. What is it like to work in marketing for soda, tobacco, fresh food? Who have inspired Angel's success? Why are they inspirational? Her answers will inspire you, too!
Season One program
March 11, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBWhat is the idea behind the podcast? Listen as Dr. Richard Stejer and Kieran Howard tell our story, our goals for podcasting, and the program for this season. Join the international conversation with our guests from 10 different countries, all with unique stories to tell.