SIWIKE “Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier”: the podcast

SIWIKE “Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier”: the podcast

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SIWIKE “Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier”: the podcast episodes

  • Growing Up Against The Grain - Maliha Omar MO-001 MENTOR CORNER

    On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Maliha have a conversation about Growing Up Against The Grain. Maliha is a Project Manager and Content Creator. In this conversation, Luki and Maliha talk about Maliha as a kid growing up in Kenya, not wanting to follow the same route as girls in her community, and her struggle to find a job after graduation. They also share some useful tips for anyone struggling to find a job.

    Connect with Maliha at https://www.linkedin.com/in/maliha-omar-190880104/

    Listen to the episode for more details!

    Watch the episode here https://youtu.be/Fv5kk42UCY8

    Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music

    Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki:

    http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu
    http://focusinspired.com
    http://instagram.com/lukidanu
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    TIMESTAMPS:

    01:27 - Maliha as a kid
    02:13 - Her love for education and studying
    04:24 - Seeing what girls go through in the community
    05:34 - Wanting to be a role model for others
    08:10 - Her mom supporting her decisions
    09:24 - How she choose what to study?
    13:55 - Struggling to get a job after graduation
    18:22 - Her SIWIKE: Don't worry, Make friends and Network

    Special Guest: Maliha Omar.

    3 min
  • Architecture, Anxiety and Mindset - Danny Tseng DT-001 MENTOR CORNER

    Architecture, Anxiety and Mindset: Danny Tseng SIWIKE Podcast DT 001 Mentor Corner

    On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Danny have a conversation about Architecture, Anxiety and Mindset. Danny is the co-founder of Syllable Inc. Syllable Inc is a solution-driven architecture and interior design firm that focusing on helping individuals maximize the full potential of any space (https://syllable.design/)

    Connect with Chris at https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-sc-tseng-01a99238/

    Or find out more at https://syllable.design/

    Listen to the episode for more details!

    Watch the episode here https://youtu.be/MjJg_zUQxPw

    Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music

    Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki:

    http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu
    http://focusinspired.com
    http://instagram.com/lukidanu
    http://twitter.com/lukidanu

    Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    01:26 - Danny as a kid
    02:36 - Becoming interested in design and architecture
    05:11 - Stepping into first house he designed
    08:52 - His experience as an immigrant to Canada
    09:19 - Going out every night to network
    12:44 - Feeling the fear and doing it anyways
    15:07 - Meeting his business partner at an event
    18:37 - Learning better from doing
    21:09 - Networking
    27:43 - Giving people the ability to shine
    31:31 - His SIWIKE

    Special Guest: Danny Tseng.

    40 min
  • Engineering, Business and Consulting - Ian Xiao IX-001 MENTOR CORNER

    Engineering, Business and Consulting: Ian Xiao - SIWIKE Podcast IX-001 Mentor Corner.

    On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, I am joined by Ian Xiao. Ian is a manager at a consulting firm.

    He speaks about:

    0:49 - Being an immigrant from China
    01:17 - Being a happy kid wanting to be a fighter jet pilot
    02:38 - His experience taking the Gaokao exam
    05:58 - Speaking English being a challenge
    07:45 - Becoming the first engineer in his family
    13:05 - Not considering becoming a consultant
    14:57 - Moving into business focused roles
    17:23 - His interest in startups
    18:30 - The importance of planning your job search early
    20:01 - Choice of offer was a salary decision
    26:01 - His curiosity about life outside of Toronto
    28:24 - Getting recruited by hedge fund
    34:29 - The power of staying connected with your network
    36:15 - His experience working at Deloitte
    38:30 - Business analytics bootcamp
    40:46 - His SIWIKE

    Listen to the episode for more details!

    Watch the episode here https://youtu.be/qNlh5vB2w_c

    Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music

    Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki:

    http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu
    http://focusinspired.com
    http://instagram.com/lukidanu
    http://twitter.com/lukidanu

    Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here

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    Special Guest: Ian Xiao .

    48 min
  • Art, Accounting, Cybersecurity, Content Creation and Coaching - Chris Chan CC-001 MENTOR CORNER

    Art, Accounting, Cybersecurity, Content Creation and Coaching: Chris Chan SIWIKE Podcast CC 001 Mentor Corner

    On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Chris have a conversation about Art, Accounting, Cybersecurity, Content Creation and Coaching. Chris is the co-founder of Uprotege. Uprotege is a start up that provides job help and career coaching to students, young professionals and experienced hires (https://www.uprotege.ca/)

    Connect with Chris at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisachan/

    Or find out more at https://www.uprotege.ca/

    Listen to the episode for more details!

    Watch the episode here https://youtu.be/8LvCWCL7QbU

    Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music

    Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki:

    http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu
    http://focusinspired.com
    http://instagram.com/lukidanu
    http://twitter.com/lukidanu

    Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    01:28 - Chris as a kid
    04:07 - First job was in consulting
    06:11 - Wanted to get CPA
    07:38 - Took the plunge to go into cyber world
    11:04 - UProtege
    13:32 - His SIWIIKE
    16:52 - Future aspirations?

    Special Guest: Chris Chan .

    21 min
  • Managing as a Young Leader - Setting Yourself for Success in Leadership - Bianca Marryshow Carly Basian BMCB 001C MENTOR CORNER:

    Managing as a Young Leader - Setting Yourself for Success in Leadership: Bianca Marryshow Carly Basian SWIKE Podcast BMCB001C Mentor Corner

    On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki is joined by Bianca Marryshow and Carly Basian to discuss Managing as a Young Leader and Redefining Leadership. Bianca and Carly are both Higher Education Professionals and Leadership Consultants. In this conversation, they talk about the importance of giving feedback, saying yes to opportunities, and their next steps in their leadership journeys.

    Connect with Bianca at https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancamarryshow/

    Connect with Carly at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-basian/

    Listen to the episode for more details!

    Watch the episode here https://youtu.be/IgjAetFKraE
    Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music

    Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki:

    http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu
    http://focusinspired.com
    http://instagram.com/lukidanu
    http://twitter.com/lukidanu

    Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:42 - Giving and receiving feedback
    05:50 - The power of play in the workplace
    08:09 - Their next steps in their leadership journeys
    10:04 - Team culture and onboarding
    12:18 - Leadership consulting
    14:02 - Their SIWIKE
    14:22 - Saying yes to opportunities

    Special Guests: Bianca Marécheau and Carly Basian .

    20 min
  • Managing as a Young Leader - Redefining Leadership - Bianca Marryshow Carly Basian BMCB 001B MENTOR CORNER

    Managing as a Young Leader - Redefining Leadership: Bianca Marryshow Carly Basian SIWIKE Podcast BMCB001B Mentor Corner

    On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki is joined by Bianca Marryshow and Carly Basian to discuss Managing as a Young Leader and Redefining Leadership. Bianca and Carly are both Higher Education Professionals and Leadership Consultants. In this conversation, they talk about different leadership styles like servant and transformational leadership and the importance of investing in your leadership skills early on. They also provide useful resources for becoming better leaders.

    Connect with Bianca at https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancamarryshow/

    Connect with Carly at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-basian/

    Listen to the episode for more details!

    Watch the episode here https://youtu.be/GqEXJ6UxW6w

    Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music

    Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki:

    http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu
    http://focusinspired.com
    http://instagram.com/lukidanu
    http://twitter.com/lukidanu

    Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here

    https://amzn.to/2LEF52R

    TIMESTAMPS:

    01:39 - Different leadership styles
    01:49 - Servant and transformational leadership
    03:23 - Becoming a manager at 26
    06:19 - Investing in your leadership skills early on
    10:08 - Not being taught how to be a team player
    11:48 - Resources for becoming better leaders
    14:06 - Their SIWIKE

    Special Guests: Bianca Marécheau and Carly Basian .

    19 min
  • Managing as a Young Leader - Starting Out - Bianca Marryshow Carly Basian BMCB 001 MENTOR CORNER

    Managing as a Young Leader - Starting Out: Bianca Marryshow Carly Basian SIWIKE Podcast BMCB 001A

    On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki is joined by Bianca Marryshow and Carly Basian to discuss Managing as a Young Leader. Bianca and Carly are both Higher Education Professionals and Leadership Consultants. In this conversation, they talk about their interest in leadership, what leadership means to them, their biggest learning curves and much more.

    Connect with Bianca at https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancamarryshow/

    Connect with Carly at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-basian/

    Listen to the episode for more details!

    Watch the episode here https://youtu.be/jgVzAywhnwc

    Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music

    Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki:

    http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu
    http://focusinspired.com
    http://instagram.com/lukidanu
    http://twitter.com/lukidanu

    Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here

    https://amzn.to/2LEF52R

    TIMESTAMPS:

    01:02 - Carly and her interest in leadership
    03:04 - Bianca and her interest in leadership
    09:49 - What leadership means to them
    11:00 - Servant leadership
    13:00 - Being a manager doesn't determine a leader
    15:07 - Helping others develop that power within them
    20:07 - Having to learn on your own
    21:17 - The biggest learning curves
    26:37 - Their SIWIKE: Mindfulness, Taking opportunities

    Special Guests: Bianca Marécheau and Carly Basian .

    31 min
  • The KEY To Getting FIT Is Not What You Think - Jimmy Kim JK-002 MENTOR CORNER

    The KEY To Getting FIT Is Not What You Think: Jimmy Kim SIWIKE Podcast JK 002 Mentor Corner

    On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki is joined by Mentor Jimmy Kim to discuss The KEY to getting fit. In this conversation, they talk about the number one mistake people make when it comes to getting fit, remixing your fitness, making fitness fun and much more.

    Connect with Jimmy at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmykimremix/

    Or find out more at https://remixmyfitness.com/

    Listen to the episode for more details!

    Watch the episode here https://youtu.be/1IcI7eEy3_0

    Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music

    Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki:

    http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu
    http://focusinspired.com
    http://instagram.com/lukidanu
    http://twitter.com/lukidanu

    Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here

    https://amzn.to/2LEF52R

    TIMESTAMPS:

    01:07 - Being an overweight kid
    03:58 - Diets not working
    04:41 - Finding out what he likes
    08:50 - Number one mistake
    10:31 - Setting a goal, challenging yourself and having fun
    14:16 - Weight vs muscle
    17:33 - Remixing your fitness
    20:13 - Getting an accountability partner
    22:25 - Eating less and moving more
    26:29 - His SIWIKE

    Special Guest: Jimmy Kim.

    29 min
  • Episode 030: What Is Consulting and How Do I Get In?

    What Is Consulting and How Do I Get In: SIWIKE Podcast EP 030

    On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki discusses what consulting is and how to become a consultant. He talks about a day in the life of a consultant, the big 3, the interviewing process and much more.

    Listen to the episode for more details!

    Watch the episode here https://youtu.be/M1Yl10JjIIQ

    Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music

    Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki:

    http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu
    http://focusinspired.com
    http://instagram.com/lukidanu
    http://twitter.com/lukidanu

    Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here

    https://amzn.to/2LEF52R

    TIMESTAMPS:

    01:00 - What is consulting?
    04:44 - Day to day for a consultant
    06:09 - The Big 3: McKinsey, Banes and BCG
    09:54 - How do I get into consulting?
    10:41 - Interview process
    12:47 - Extracurriculars
    14:38 - Case competitions
    15:30 - Examples of how you've consulted someone

    19 min
  • Acing job interviews - Nora Zayed NZ-006 MENTOR CORNER

    Acing job interviews: Nora Zayed SIWIKE Podcast NZ 006 Mentor Corner

    On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Nora discuss 'Acing job interviews.' They share some of their interview experiences, myths and misconceptions and interview "pet peeves." They also provide some very useful interview tips and advice for anyone looking to improve their interviewing skills.

    We speak about:

    00:56 - Interview experiences
    02:40 - The importance of networking
    03:20 - How to effectively prepare for an interview
    05:41 - The 'Tell me about yourself' question
    06:59 - Myths and misconceptions
    08:59 - Mindset
    09:33 - Interviews as mutual discussions
    11:17 - Researching the company you're applying to
    14:22 - How interviews have changed during COVID
    19:06 - Interview "pet peeves"
    22:45 - The salary discussion
    24:11 - Bringing a portfolio of your work
    29:00 - Preparation is key

    Connect with Nora at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nora-zayed-664904b1/

    Listen to the episode for more details!

    Watch the episode here https://youtu.be/e7hejiX8-Jo

    Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music

    Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki:

    http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu
    http://focusinspired.com
    http://instagram.com/lukidanu
    http://twitter.com/lukidanu

    Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here

    https://amzn.to/2LEF52R

    Special Guest: Nora Zayed.

    32 min

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A companion to the book: SIWIKE “Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier”: how to unlock your career potential https://amzn.to/2LEF52R Hosted by Luki Danukarjanto http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu Sharing insights…