Talking with 2nd year MBA student Jeevana Mandala about how her first 16 months in Canada and in the MBA program have set her up for the final push, and all important post-grad job search. And as she so expertly note - it’s much more than just about finding a job. And that the most unexpected twists and turns in an MBA journey can actually set you up for more success than you would have ever expected. For anyone looking for a new role (not just MBA students) - this is an important listen!

Talking with Holly Johnson, 1st year MBA student, about the complexity around Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and how her core value of humanity helps her focus her foundational approach to EQ, and to all those she connects with. We talk about the power in understanding biases, the downsides of higher EQ scores (over indexing), and the value of an open and growth-oriented mindset.

Talking with Cori Fodeg, previous Director of Career Education at the Alberta School of Business (read, Paul’s boss!), current Lead, Corporate Learning for the GoA, and soon to be Manager, Experiential Learning at NAIT–about all things Public Sector. Her advice that “you’re only limited by your imagination for what you can do within the Government” is so true, and she is yet another shining example of the power of career pivots, and the ability to trust that there’s always a next ‘right door’ for you.

Talking with MBA/PharmD student Kush Patel about Strengths, more specifically his CliftonStrengths, and how they have supported him in the past, right now in his MBA, and as he plans for the future. His understanding of how they work together (along with his values) to support his growth, and how he’s able to serve others, is a brilliant example of the power behind truly understanding what makes him unique–1 in 33 million in fact!

Curious about our Top 5 Strengths?

Kush: Relator, Includer, Restorative, Futuristic, Positivity

Tiffany: Harmony, Developer, Relator, Positivity, Activator

Paul: Individualization, Belief, Responsibility, Empathy, Maximizer

Talking with 1st year MBA student Arjun Atwal about his long history with reflecting on his core values that started as a young kid in hockey. It can be very hard to get clear on what values truly apply to you, and which are just great words with great meanings. But, as he explains - when you dig in and really reflect on what you value at your core, and what behaviors branch out from those values, you are then able to face uncertainty and challenging decisions with a lot more clarity.

Talking with Fast Track MBA student Shawn Song about the often tricky topic of stress and overwhelm. Stress isn’t unique to MBA students, it’s a shared human experience. And while it may not seem like it, we have the choice to either let stress take the driver's seat or to take control ourselves and utilize things like positive self talk, community, healthy lifestyle choices, etc. Because if we don’t, research tells us the impacts of chronic stress can actually genetically cascade to our kids, and beyond. So let’s take control!

Talking with Brody Clarke, recent MBA grad (‘24) about playing professional basketball, the piano, Engineering, and in a variety of other ‘fields’ and how this play now supports his pivot into commercial real estate. From the court to the boardroom, Brody is supporting the most interesting career pivot with a myriad of skills that don’t come from a textbook. Not to mention he’s lived what many kids only dream of - a career in professional sports. Take a listen to hear how he’s managed multiple streams of ‘play’ that are now all funneling into an exciting new career.