Career Catharsis

Dr. Simon Maltais is an active cardiac surgeon in one of the world's largest providers of healthcare services. Board-certified from Canada, served as a previous vice chair of the Mayo Clinic, he has a doctorate degree in biomedical engineering and heart regeneration. He is an internationally recognized leader in the field of heart transplantation, mechanical heart devices, and alternative cardiac interventions. Simon has worked in two different countries and health systems, and provides a unique perspective on the delivery of care and its inherent challenges for healthcare workers, particularly in these difficult and tiring times. Before 40, Simon raised to lead 2 world-renowned programs in his specialty and has pioneered numerous novel approaches for advanced cardiac surgery interventions. At the age of 35, he was among the youngest promoted associate professors at a nationally recognized institution. Simon is a frequent keynote speaker, has published more than 160 articles and has contributed to numerous books.With all this success he was forced to take a step back. Knowing he had to make significant personal and professional changes but unwilling to leave and relinquish years of clinical practice and training, Simon set out to find a comprehensive and organized way to regain control. Simon now leads a newly created physician-driven effort committed to recognizing, understanding, and mentoring all individuals functioning in high-intensity and high-demanding environments (healthcare, business, professional sports) to perform. He has encouraged the formation of a community of leaders and shaped a dedicated forum for the identification, prevention and active comprehensive healing of chronic unhealthy behaviors, addictions, and associated physical and mental health-related issues like depression, burnout, and anxiety.Simon is the author of the acclaimed book called Healthcare Anonymous: Learn How to Put Yourself First While Pursuing a Calling that offers a map for healthcare workers to understand their struggles and start a process of recovery. He no longer feels like he is owned by an environment and is dedicated his life to this calling. He lives in Malibu in California with his family, continues to travel around the world and to challenge taboos while helping others learn from his experience. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naya Joseph has led diversity and inclusion initiatives with an open heart and open mind throughout her career. She shares her story in landing a role at Colorstack to champion black and brown students' careers. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Athari is a social enterprise providing job search and career coaching to women and purpose driven professionals passionate about making a positive impact in the world. We are a global community of changemakers, non-profit professionals, sustainability champions, social entrepreneurs, students & recent graduates, digital marketing creatives, travel lovers, human rights activists, book worms, and empathetic, kind, beautiful souls. athari.caSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Workplace support for breastfeeding parents is good for business. With breastfeeding employees facing a multitude of logistical, emotional and physical challenges that impact their success at feeding and at work, companies that invest in a lactation-supportive climate see a 94% retention rate, 50% reduction in sick days and $875 savings per feeding parent/year (US Dept. of Health & Human Services).Enter new mom Amy VanHaren, who founded pumpspotting after her lonely experience being a new breastfeeding, working, traveling new mama, who recognized that to be successful with breastfeeding, parents need both support and practical resources. Aside from the app available to individual users, pumpspotting provides a B2B version that allows employers to provide a custom experience (i.e., info on lactation lounges in the building and a closed community of fellow employees). There's right-size solutions for any business and their technology to make it easy to support feeding parents whether they are at work or home. Amy has connected and helped over 40,000 parents since founding this community.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allison has led HR at companies such as Aircall, dailymotion and now Merlyn Mind. Her insights on building a career based on her interests, particularly identity, showcase how you don't need to have all the answers when it comes to building a career you're proud of. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the co-founder and managing director of the Singapore branch of EGN (Executives' Global Network), guest speaker, Nick Jonsson, talks about how he is matching senior executives in confidential peer groups where they can help each other face challenges and identify opportunities for growth. He is also an International Coaching Federation (ICF) certified coach, who loves to work with executives to help them with their career and lifestyle choices.Nick holds a bachelor of communication degree (marketing and advertising) and a master's in public relations from Bond University, Australia, where he graduated top of his class.You can read more information about Nick on his LinkedIn page and follow to keep up with his journey: Nick JonssonYou can read more about and connect with the show host, Neha Khurram, at www.nehakhurram.com/about or on IG @coach.nehaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you been wondering how to set up your home office to improve your well-being? Workplace wellness has entered the home in an increasingly remote working environment, and what employers may have been intentional about pre-pandemic in offices, has now become a part of an employee's choice to create functional, pleasing spaces to thrive at work and in life. Tune in to learn about Arielle's career story as AVP Communications at U.S. Bank as well as her concurrent role as Founder of trendprescient, an interior design firm sourcing ethical goods to design refreshing spaces that inspire. To connect with Arielle, visit her page on Instagram @ariellemirandagoldberg https://www.instagram.com/ariellemirandagoldberg/To connect with Neha, visit nehakhurram.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Baker Andrus is the founder and CEO of AvarahCareers, a career coaching business. She's worked on all sidesof the hiring equation, as a recruiter, hiring manager, and a career counselor, serving in the corporateworld, non-profits, and academia. When it comes to the hiring process and how it works from the inside,she's seen it all.In addition to leading Avarah Careers, she currently teaches as an adjunctprofessor and serves as the Assistant Director of Career Services at the Universityof Delaware, coaching MBA students and alumni. When she's not working,she enjoys reading, writing, good food and wine, running through Delaware'sbeautiful parks, and hanging with the people she loves the most.Visit avarahcareers.com to connect with guest, Sarah Andrus BakerVisit nehakhurram.com to connect with the host, Neha KhurramFollow @beamcareercoaching for more career transformation stories.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle Wax is the founder of American Happiness Project, a movement across 50 states focused on creating more joy in the everyday. Wax works with top companies and schools across the USA to help teams thrive in uncertainty, use stress to their advantage, and create positive mindsets through workshops + programs to build community and connection. She produced the American Happiness Documentary, released in February 2021 and also works privately with individuals and groups through their CONNECTION program. Prior to founding American Happiness Project — Wax founded two companies in the food industry, which she sold in 2019. She has been praised to be "incredibly knowledgeable, relate-able, and approachable" and she "brings great energy that very few are able to bring to the online world".Host, Neha Khurram, probes guest, Michelle Wax on the following to help listeners build a culture of wellness at work: What companies can do to improve workplace culture in order to elevate burnoutDaily systems and processes that'll help create a more positive environment long-termTactics employers can use to help employees detach from work when their day is doneConnect with the host on IG @coach.neha and subscribe for more episodes! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the world's leading authority on employee recognition Dr. Bob Nelson and his long-time colleague, performance consultant Mario Tamayo, discuss how and why they teamed up to write their new book Work Made Fun Gets Done! all about FUN in the ever-changing workplace. Deloitte has labeled the 2020's as "The Era of Workplace Fun.," and there are no better experts than Dr. Bob and Mario to address the topic!The authors/guests speak on: Why a fun workplace requires more than a breakroom Ping-Pong table or free soda in the fridgeProven, easy-to-use strategies and best practices from leaders at Fortune's best companies, including Cisco, Salesforce, Hilton, Adobe, and many others Tactics anyone can use to bring more joy to their work and make tasks more fulfillingHow to engage the newest generations—Millennials and Gen Z, who make up the majority of the workforce—as well as older cohorts, and burnt-out employeesTo connect with the host, Neha Khurram, visit www.nehakhurram.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Neha Khurram chats with Mike Seidle, Co-founder, and CTO at PivotX, helping companies respond to every job candidate in seconds by connecting job applications to live, human chat agents. From Mike's origins in building recruiting platform technology WorkHere to responding to the market's needs and the change in supply and demand for talent, PivotX was created to solve the gap in hiring talent when recruiting requires speed. Tune in to gain insight on recruitment tactics, trends, and insights to attract the best and close more candidates. If you happen to work in technology and/or recruiting, you will find this episode useful in creating a better talent process or in powering your job search. Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/indymike/Connect with Neha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neha-khurram/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Have you been struggling to drive momentum in your job search? Not sure how to make the most of LinkedIn? Clueless on how to attract employers' attention?Press play to get a fresh perspective on your job search as fellow Career Coaches, Neha and June, discuss job search tactics to get you closer to your dream job.Connect with guest, June, Founder of Build with June by visiting her website, Linkedin, and Instagram pages below.https://www.buildwithjune.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/junecaloroso-careercoach/https://www.instagram.com/buildwithjune @buildwithjuneConnect with host, Neha, Founder of Beam Career Coaching by visiting her website, LinkedIn, and Instagram pages below.https://www.beamcareercoaching.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/neha-khurram/https://www.instagram.com/coach.neha @coach.nehaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you been wondering how to show up authentically in the era of online business? Perhaps you are an entrepreneur, business leader, or job seeker looking to influence others by crafting a compelling professional brand. The key to success is to be your best professional self. But, what does that mean and how do you tap into being your best professional self? How does this help you connect with your target audience and land opportunities? Tune in to find out!Our guest speaker, Laura Beauparlant, is the Founder and Creative Director at LabCreative, while our host, Neha Khurram, is the Founder of Beam Career Coaching. Together, they share tips on how to balance your brand given the push to connect through vulnerability we often hear of nowadays. Discover practical ways to get into the mindset of leading your career or business through tapping into authenticity. Connect with Laura and check out her signature Brand Camp at www.labcreative.ca/Connect with Neha and discover her career and talent solutions at www.beamcareercoaching.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you been wondering what the right moves to play in your career might be? Interested in pivoting your career or rising into a leadership role? Developing your career brand will help set you apart in the market and stay competitive compared to other job applicants. Press play to uncover job-seeking insights, career pivot strategies, and be inspired to show up in your career and make a name for yourself that attracts your dream opportunities. This show is a Beam Production @beamcareercoachingRead our blog for more job-seeking resources: beamcareercoaching.com/blogOther episodes: nehakhurram.com/the-podcast/Follow guest, Shadan Deleveaux on linkedin.com/in/shadandFollow host, Neha Khurram on linkedin.com/in/neha-khurram and @nehakhurram_ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cannabis industry in North America has seen a surge in demand not just from a consumer perspective, but from a talent and hiring perspective. Over the next decade, there are a predicted 1 million new jobs and rising decriminalization and policy reform allow for new professionals to enter the market. Professionals seeking to join the Cannabis industry can tap into technology, medical pharmaceuticals, wellness, lifestyle and recreational consumer goods. Job seekers can expect to be joining mission driven companies that seek to alleviate stigma and explore the endless possibilities within a wider legalized framework. In this episode, your Host, Neha, chats with Chief Revenue Officer at FlowerHire.com, Sloane Barbour, about the outlook for talent looking to step into the Cannabis industry and grow their career. Championing a new era of human history in North America and globally, converting criminalization to new economic opportunities and serving society. Need help with your job search? Connect with Neha to chat more or share your feedback, coach.neha.khurram@gmail.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Companies may get stuck in telling their authentic story to future employees by sticking to their brand identity or underutilizing new mediums to channel their employer brand. Oftentimes, job descriptions fail to captivate the right audience; top performers from all backgrounds and future brand champions. Nate Guggia is a dedicated thought leader on the topic and his team at Before You Apply is on a mission to make recruiting transparent and compelling through storytelling. This is their opening letter to users. This is their website. And this is Nate's personal newsletter. Host, Neha Khurram probes on the topic of recruiting as a marketing funnel and how companies can leverage a similar strategy to enable their recruiters to deliver the right messaging to attract top talent. If you are a recruiter, job seeker, founder, or executive leader, be sure to tune in as you'll want to understand how hiring has changed in recent years and how to exceed expectations in the market. Need a quote to revamp your job descriptions or a larger Employer Branding strategy? Reach out coach.neha.khurram@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest, Mike Bettley shares tips and tricks around shaping your career narrative and how to identify areas of strength. He touches on how to identify your strengths and leverage them to create an accomplishments-based resume, highlighting the talent you have and whether or not it brings you energy, to find a fulfilling career. As a thank you for listening, you'll receive 10% off of a one hour coaching call with your Host, Neha Khurram, Founder of Beam Career Coaching.Use one of the single-use coupons last updated Feb 18th (reach out to coach.neha.khurram@gmail.com for any issues in claiming the offer): RPQVRLXUQZDTAWAHZSZY5AB2FMBFFS8ZQAKPSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you struggle with self-limiting beliefs? Are you looking for ways to renew your perspective and prevent feeling 'stuck' in your life?Life Coach, Amit Kataby, has dedicated her career in the service of others, and unpacks the stories we tell ourselves and how to move past internal blocks to begin a path to self-realization. Host, Neha Khurram, weighs in on her experience as a Career Coach, drawing parallels to the job search journey for candidates feeling stuck in their job search and in their career trajectory. To connect with Amit, visit: amitkataby.comTo connect with Neha, visit: nehakhurram.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hiring in 2021 looks different than previous years and our Guest, Lisa Winberg, Director of Growth Strategies at Altis Recruitment shares best practices for an evolving landscape. If you are interested in being a better recruiter, hiring manager, or job-seeker, tune in to learn what makes for great hiring practices along with how to stand out as a job seeker. As the push towards remote hiring continues, its important to keep up with market trends and expectations, but most of all, doing our part to keep hiring human. Resources:https://nehakhurram.com/https://www.beamcareercoaching.com/bloghttps://www.altishr.com/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Need help with your job search? Email your first and last name to coach.neha.khurram@gmail.com to receive your free copy of the e-book, From Layoff to Liftoff: How to Bounce Back in Your Career. Connect with this episode's guest, Yiorgos:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yiorgosboudouris/Website: https://www.yiorgosboudouris.com/Read more on Yiorgos's story bouncing back from a layoffPart 1:https://www.yiorgosboudouris.com/blog/the-cruel-irony-of-getting-laid-off-as-a-recruiterPart 2: https://www.yiorgosboudouris.com/blog/laid-off-now-what-lessons-i-learned-from-recruiting-for-myselfPart 3: https://www.yiorgosboudouris.com/blog/how-losing-my-job-changed-how-i-hireConnect with your host, Neha:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neha-khurram/Website: https://nehakhurram.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006857183022948Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you struggle with managing your anxiety? You are not alone and it is totally normal to feel anxious from time to time, what matters is how you cope with it. Our guest, Stefan, works in a group counselling practice, Dig a Little Deeper, and shares some insight on the Career Catharsis show on how to manage your anxiety to improve productivity through mindfulness tactics and reframing your mindset towards self-acceptance. For more information or to book a therapy session, you can visit their website at www.digalittledeeper.ca . As of December 2020, they have immediate availability if you are looking for a therapist. Some other resources to help you manage your personal mental health or your team's: DialogueHeadspaceBeaconSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you looking to switch careers? Interested in early-stage startups? Or simply looking for some inspiration to help propel your job search? Press play to hear Host, Neha Khurram, and Guest, Anthony Nardini talk about their experiences as coaches helping job seekers land their next career. Anthony is leading a program at On Deck to help develop the next wave of early-stage startup employers. If you are a job seeker leaning towards joining an early stage start-up, consider joining the Be On Deck First 50 Fellowship.Neha is the Founder of Beam Career Coaching, helping job seekers build confidence, discover their purpose, and brand themselves to attract their next role. You can find out more about her 1:1 coaching and services by connecting on Linkedin Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you do when a deal goes wrong? Do you lose sleep over not hitting quota? Are you concerned your sales team isn't performing optimally well? Mental health in sales impacts productivity and in turn, revenue. Making progress requires self-care at the leadership level and individual level. While there are coping strategies for sales representatives to try out on their own, creating an environment at work that supports and promotes wellness is necessary for humans and businesses to succeed. Tune in to the discussion on how to improve mental health amongst sales teams. See more info at Sales Health Alliance and follow this episode's guest, Founder of Sales Health Alliance, Jeff Riseley, to keep up with new strategies in workplace wellness. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the busy offices of corporate law to the nature inspired realms of holistic health and healing, Aaliyah shares her journey of transformation and how she is on a mission to empower others, particularly women, to live in alignment and with purpose. You can find out more about her holistic health and self-empowerment practice on her website. https://www.aaliyahmadadi.com/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been the highlight of many organization's objectives given the recent protests across North America and the world at large, in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.Join host, Neha Khurram, as she chats with DEI Thought Partner, and Career Coach, Adriele Parker, as they explore ways to more broadly practice inclusion in the workplace and foster belonging.Whether you work in HR, lead a team or want to show up as a better colleague, tune in to learn ways to be a more inclusive partner at work.You can find out more about Adriele's work at adrieleparker.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you looking for some self-care and not sure where to start? Is stress bogging you down and hampering your productivity? Hear from Mindset and Self-Care Coach, Victoria Muir-Burcea, Founder of Recreo based in Toronto, Canada. She shares wellness tips and an inside look at her personal journey behind her professional life, shifting from burn out in her 9-5 job to establishing her self-care practice, Recreo, to help others eliminate stress. Walk away with a free code to her course on Udemy to get you started on your own wellness journey! https://www.udemy.com/course/unlock-secrets-to-reduce-overwhelm/?couponCode=CAREERCATHARSISSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you wondering how and why Pride and BLM should be championed together at work? Two special guests, Anthony Nova and Lucas Anderson, share their career experiences and recommendations as members of both queer and BIPOC communities. Together they unpack their shared concerns and differences to empower you with knowledge to address inclusion in the workplace with a lens on intersectionality and allyship.Additional resources:Why Pride Festivals are Becoming Black Lives Matter Protests A New LGBTQ Workforce Has Arrived - Inclusive Cultures Must FollowSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our first episode of Career Catharsis, we explore themes of corporate wellness and healthy habits to easily weave into your workday.Our host, Neha Khurram, is a Talent + Wellness Advocate, serving as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion lead at Hired. Our guest, Dr. Jonas Eyford, is a Chiropractor and Founder of Recharge Wellness, revitalizing corporate culture across Toronto. Together they discuss Dr. Eyford's journey in building wellness stations in offices and the lasting impact on company culture. They also dive into practical tips to immediately recharge morale in your workday.If you are interested in your personal wellness, shaping company culture, employee morale and understanding leadership's disposition to initiate a breakthrough change, press play!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/career-catharsis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.