Talking with Bari Mohammed, 1st year MBA student, about how emotional intelligence impacts leadership, and what it takes to truly be a great leader. And spoilers, it isn’t technical skills - and it has to do with so much more than just empathy. Join us as we talk about the EQi 2.0 model, Growth Mindset, and the intentionality it takes to develop key EQ skills that will make positive ripples in the lives of others.

Talking with Jasleen Saini, 1st year MBA student, about her realization that the things she thought made her different in a bad way, actually make her different in a GREAT way. Understanding those things (aka Strengths) that differentiate us is key to a successful career journey, so we dig into Gallup’s CliftonStrengths and how to use it to give your career a boost.

Talking with Justin Pritchard, part-time MBA career coach, graduate student, and mindfulness expert on how to cultivate a practice of being present that can be used as a powerful tool for stress management. He guides us through a bite-sized one-minute mindfulness practice and shares resources for those looking to start, or grow, their own practice. It’s not about getting rid of stress, but rather understanding more effective ways to approach and cope with it. 

Talking with Kathryn Byron, 1st year MBA student, about navigating the discovery, definition, and living of our personal values. We all have them, but so often avoid getting really clear on what they are and how they’re impacting our decisions. From simplicity to service, family to career, we peel back the layers to uncover what’s really important to us and why it matters.

In this episode we chat with….ourselves! It’s (past) time for you to learn more about us, the Career Boosters hosts, our backgrounds, approaches to coaching, how we ended up hosting this podcast, and where we think we might be headed next. Take a sneak peek into our professional domains and discover more about how our experience and skills can offer you a career boost.

Chatting with Viren Jithesh Dave, a first-year MBA student, about brand, and how he and other MBA students are given a unique opportunity to hear from their peers on how their brand is being perceived. Our brand is our most valuable asset as a professional, and as a human being, and it can be rare to get feedback to confirm that our ‘message sent’ is the same as the ‘messages received’. We lean into vulnerability, courage, and personal reflection in this valuable chat about our unspoken brand.

Talking with Matthew Scott, 1st year MBA student, about his approach to the biggest large-learning event of his professional and education career: Our week-long MBA Orientation. His authentic take on pre-event nerves, the value of connection, and focus on balance offers valuable insights for anyone approaching a multi-day, information-rich, event.

Talking with Eashan Bulsara - 3rd Year Business student and one of our team’s Co-op Students, about how to effectively approach the start of a new semester. We talk about getting involved on campus (even in things that don’t seem immediately interesting), taking an active role in your classes, and how purpose and intention in both areas really can boost your academic and career experience.

Talking with Chandler Holyoak - Employer Relations Specialist with the Alberta School of Business about all things networking and building relationships. We dig into insightful tips and advice on reframing networking, how to prepare, enjoying the experience, utilizing reflection, and recognizing connection opportunities happen every day.

Talking with Chris Lynch - Senior Director of Admissions, Recruitment and Marketing at the Alberta School of Business, Masters Programs. We spoke about stepping into a new event: MBA Orientation and how to ensure you are purposeful and intentional to make a successful experience.