APCDA Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Maze shares her inspiring journey from a career in mathematics and computer programming to her impactful work in career counseling and assessment. She discusses her early influences, time in the Peace Corps, and the founding of APCDA, offering insights into how personal drivers like happiness shape our career paths. Dr. Maze also explores the role of AI in career counseling and offers practical advice for anyone seeking growth in their personal and professional life. Tune in for her reflections on life lessons, career advice, and what’s next on her horizon.

00:59 Introduction to Dr Marilyn Maze

01:58 Personal drivers - happiness

02:19 Current work

03:11 Career start in mathematics teaching and computer programming

04:34 Peace corps work in the Philippines

05:52 Computerised career assessments

08:42 Birth of APCDA

09:27 Why career counselling?

10:54 AI and career counselling

12:11 Childhood influences and hobbies

14:48 Early career planning

16:17 Career advice

16:59 Life lessons

17:44 What's next?

18:17 Favourite motto

18:52 Final words

Daniel Lee was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta commonly known as brittle bones disease. He has not let that define him and is now a para-athlete, motivational speaker, and a social impact leader. He is also the founder of 360 All Ability that works to create an inclusive world for people with disabilities.

Join us in this chat with Daniel to learn more about his journey.

00:06 Introduction

01:11 Current Work

03:55 Childhood

07:57 Interests as a child

09:10 Thoughts on career as a young person

15:20 Journey to becoming a leader and mentor

17:45 Journey to becoming a motivational speaker

21:45 Designing a portfolio career

26:16 Intrinsic Drivers

34:20 Introduction to formal para-sports

39: 26 Sporting ecosystem for para-athletes

42:15 What is next?

43:41 Proudest Achievement

46:15 Sharing wisdom on finding your purpose

47:30 Closing Remarks

Guest:

Daniel Lee| LinkedIn Profile

Michael Wilson has had a career spanning opera singing, public service, international development, and active politics. He is now the CEO of e-water and is based in Australia.

Join us in our chat with Michael to learn more about his journey.

00:35 Introduction

01:55 Career plan

03:26 Influence of personal values

04:23 Dropping singing as a career

07:05 Growing up years

10:25 Childhood heroes

14:45 Career thoughts during high school and university

22:21 Decision making at a key crossroad

26:14 Choosing various job roles

33:32 Transition to e-Water

41:30 Requirements for a diverse and successful career

46:03 Closing Remarks

Guest: Michael Wilson | Opera Singer, Public servant, and CEO| LinkedIn Profile for Michael Wilson

Huong Dang is a 2023 Obama Scholar, 2022 Yale World Fellow, and the founder of Hope Box. Hope Box is a social enterprise that provides psychological and economic recovery services to victims of gender based violence in Vietnam. 

Join us on this chat with Huong Dang and listen to her incredible journey in life and career. 

00:05     Introduction

01:45     Huong as a person

02:33     Current roles

05:32     Life story that led to Hope Box

12:54     Childhood Heros

17:05     Most important career decision

23:24     Trusting KOTO

32:00     Identifying the right trainee in social projects

35:22     Walking the path unknown

39:14     Heros Today

46:47     What is next

48:29     Best career advice    

52:14     Final words

Dmitry Mikhaylov is professor, scientist, business innovator and an author in the area of big data and artificial intelligence. He is based out of Dubai.

Join us in our chat with Dmitry to learn more about his journey.

00:04 Introduction

00:33 Guest Background

06:30 Childhood Years

13:45 Childhood Influences

15:34 Academic Journey

18:22 First Job

24:25 Balancing Teaching and Commercialisation

27:19 Most Important Career Decision

30:00 Key Achievements

33:35 What is next in the journey

35:47 Final Thoughts

Dmitry Mikhaylov | AI Scientist and Deeptech Entrepreneur | LinkedIn Profile for Dmitry Mikhaylov

Azran Osman-Rani is the CEO and Co-Founder of Naluri. Naluri is a digital health therapeutics platform that combines behavioural science, data science, and digital design, to help users become mentally resilient and adopt healthy lifestyles that are sustainable. Join us in our chat with Azran to learn about his incredible journey.

Guest:

Azran Osman – Rani | CEO and Co-Founder Naluri | LinkedIn Profile

Rebecca Wong works as a psychologist with elite sports teams and athletes to prepare them for global and regional competitions like the Olympics.

Join us in our chat with Rebecca to learn more about her journey.

Guest: Rebecca Wong | Esport and Sport Psychologist | LinkedIn Profile for Rebecca Wong

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This is the final episode of Season 3.

Join me on this chat with fellow APCDA members Elisabeth Montgomery, Sujata Ives, and Liliya Tleukenova to talk about our learnings from the season.

What are the key labour trends in the region?

What are the employability skills that are in demand by employers but lacking in job seekers?

If these are some questions on your mind, join Liliya Tleukenova and I on this chat with Bolat Mynbayev and Natalia Timofeeva where we talk about the economic and talent landscape in Central Asia.

If these are some questions on your mind, join me on this chat with Ravi Subramanian where we talk topics related to water scarcity and opportunities available for the creative minds to tackle this urgent issue.  

00:08    Topic Introduction

02:05    Guest Background

03:08    Targeted actions that impact water scarcity

07:00    Tech developments for small farms

11:40    Addressing water pollution

18:10    Improving public utilities 

23:15    Emerging careers

26:55    Closing comments

Guest: Ravi Subramanian| Ex-Director, CEO, Boustead Salcon Water Solutions Pte Ltd| LinkedIn Profile for Ravi Subramanian)