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The Career Guy Podcast is a repository of interviews where the guests are sharing their stories regarding their careers. Listeners will get insight to the various careers that others have letting them make better choices of their careers.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 30m
Self-Discovery and Growth
This episode is with Sean Grabowski, owner and director of Keepers Digital Marketing. Sean completed his undergraduate studies in Management and Organizational Studies at Western University. He has completed the Landmark Personal Development Curriculum. He has an array of licenses and certifications from Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon. This is a fruitful discussion about Sean’s life. We cover his growth both personally and professionally. We talk about his early years growing up in Ontario and his passion for snowboarding. The desire to pursue this professionally and an inside look into this sport are discussed. We cover his relationship with his parents and university years. More importantly, his story takes a turn when he reveals an injury that changes his trajectory. The conversation explores his courageous adventures, including travel, mindfulness, working odd jobs, and thinking about his future. We cover the stepping stones he took in building his career in the corporate world. Sean discusses his interest in marketing, specifically paid advertising, and how he mastered this area. We cover his career start and the businesses he worked for, including Meta Ad Agency in Toronto. Leading teams for paid ads for Rogers and Fido and managed ads for brands such as Crave, The Weather Network, and Desjardins is also discussed. We explore his transition from employee to freelancer and founder of Keepers Digital. We look at the firm’s services, its client relationships, and what clients can expect, offering an inside look at both the company and the industry. We cover Sean’s leadership development and his ability to build this enterprise from a solo entrepreneur to a current team of 10+ ad specialists. This interview will benefit listeners who are interested in a career in marketing, specifically paid advertising. It caters to audiences interested in freelancing and entrepreneurship. We cover snowboarding and the evolution of this sport. People interested in coaching will benefit from this episode as Sean shares his experience using coaches. Above all, and more importantly, it's about career development and growth. Sean shares his remarkable journey from growing up in a small city in Ontario to embracing a lifestyle that includes living in the mountains and entrepreneurship. It is an inspiring story of honesty, integrity, and adventure leading to self-discovery. It’s about how we can overcome stuff and do some remarkable things with our lives. It is about becoming the better version of ourselves and inspiring others. This is about growing and becoming a leader, like Sean. Links Keepers Digital: https://keepersdigital.com/en-ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seangrabowski-keepersdigital/ Clutch reviews: https://clutch.co/profile/keepers-digital-marketing
- Aug 31, 20261h 10m
A Perfect Career
This episode features Charolette Player and her meaningful and rewarding career as an educator. Her positions include elementary school teacher and principal at Mother Teresa and St. Teresa of Calcutta, situated in inner Edmonton. Her administrative roles with the Edmonton Catholic School Board consisted of Language Arts consultant and Staffing Manager. She has been an active member of the Big Brothers and Sisters program and is now an author of children's books. Her current release is “Martha Cream Cheese – A very special day!” Charolette has a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta. In this interview, we cover her education at this institution and what led her to pursue a career in this field. She describes the courses and her first teaching experiences. She illustrates how she evolved as a teacher, exchanging her nervousness for excitement, knowing the influence she had on young minds. We cover her decision to move on and pursue other challenges in this profession as a Language Arts Consultant. We address what this position entails, including responsibilities, duties, and, more importantly, how she grew professionally and personally. The conversation segues into an overview of curriculum design. It is a general overview of how and why learning or study resources are developed. With Charolette’s ambition for continued growth, we cover the next phase of her career as principal at Mother Teresa and St. Teresa of Calcutta in inner-city Edmonton. She describes her roles as an administrator but, more importantly, as a leader in the school and the surrounding community. We cover the various programs she initiated, including “The Paired Reading Program” and her involvement with Big Brothers and Sisters in this endeavor. Her desire to further develop her career with her next move into the Staffing Manager role is discussed. She covers what this position encompassed, and her innovation to ensure good hires are placed. We discuss her decision to step down, leave a rewarding career, and enter retirement, and what that was like. In retirement, Charolette discovered and pursued her passion for books and writing. We delve into her creativity, experiences, and passion, and unravel how her book “Martha Cream Cheese” came to be. She talks about all the steps in this process, including working with her publisher, “HummingByrd House”. This interview will interest anyone who may want to pursue a career in education. Listeners who have a career in this field and are considering advancement will be interested, as Charolette is an example and has sound advice. Parents will be intrigued, as there are many fruitful discussions on what they can do to assist in a child's education. Authors and would-be writers will find the session informative: the process of becoming a writer, getting a book published, and the benefits of a publisher are discussed. Audience members considering retirement or already retired can find this conversation beneficial, as Charolette is an example of how someone can still grow in this phase of life. It is about finding our passion and purpose and being willing to pursue that endeavour. It is not easy, but that is how we all can grow, and that is what having a perfect career is all about. https://www.hummingbyrdhouse.ca/
- Jul 16, 20261h 17m
Leaving a Mark in this World
This episode walks through Elizabeth Bachman's remarkable career. From the world of opera to businesswomen, keynote speaker, communications coach, and leader. Elizabeth is a graduate of Wesleyan University, where she majored in Theater and French. She is a Certified Public Speaker and Presentation Skills Trainer through the Public Speaker Association and Thrive Academy. Elizabeth shares how her early family life and love of the arts and languages set the foundation for a career in the arts. Her experiences in university with the intent to pursue acting, and how that changed to directing, are covered. We talk about her early post-graduate years, including her move to New York City, where she developed her career in opera. There are many conversations stemming from the various roles she had in this industry, all leading to becoming a director. In this role, Elizabeth takes the listener behind the scenes of an opera production. She offers insight into the creative, economic, and business side of this industry. She shares her personal development as a mentor, teacher, and business person. Her move across the country to San Francisco highlights the differences between living on the two coasts. She talks about her motivation to start and run her own opera company, the Tyrolean Opera Program, or TOP Opera, in Austria. We talk extensively about this opera company she started and built in Austria. The various roles in this position include working with performers and locals to build a community to support this venture. We talk about reinventing herself, her new skills in public speaking, with a focus on fundraising. Eventually, burnout leads to her career change. This is where she talks about taking her new skill, public speaking, and starting her firm, “Strategic Speaking for RESULTS”. The foundation of Elizabeth's business is to help women and minorities be heard. We cover how she works with clients. She provides examples from her portfolio of workplace communication issues. She highlights tools to tell better stories that capture an audience. Her mastermind program, called “The Visible and Valued Leadership Program,” and what it entails is discussed. This interview will interest listeners with a career in the arts, especially opera. It will appeal to others who may want to pursue such a career or are interested in this industry. We cover career change and communication, how to be heard, how to present oneself, and how to listen better. This episode is about leadership as well. It is how Elizabeth's mission to leave a mark in the world developed from her past experiences. She is an example of how we can all do better through giving everybody space and room to be heard. It is about growing, learning, and following our passion with our eyes and ears wide open. It is in learning how to pass this on, a quality of leaders that Elizabeth embodies. https://elizabethbachman.com/
- Jun 12, 202659 min
Building a Future and Leaving a Legacy with Family Values
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Chanelle Chalazan, the founder of Chic and Charmed Boutique, and her father, Wayne, to explore her remarkable journey of building a business at just 16 years old. What began as a creative hobby designing jewelry has evolved into a growing brand, shaped by determination, learning, and family support. Chanelle shares all the segments of her business. We cover the launch and development of her company. This entails establishing relationships with suppliers and manufacturers. The process she went through in designing, sourcing materials, and manufacturing, and pricing, marketing, advertising, and building an online presence is also discussed. She also reflects on her experiences at trade shows and how she continues to refine her products, connect with customers, and above all, have fun! We discuss how Chanelle balances being an entrepreneur, a student, and a teenager. Her aspirations for her business and life are conveyed. Alongside her is her dad, Wayne, who offers insight from his experience as a business owner. We cover how he built his construction business. His philosophy and practices in business and life are expressed. He illustrates, as a family man, the legacy he is leaving to ensure that his kids are independent and doing well. Together, they discuss the importance of mentorship, discipline, and long-term thinking, as well as how their father–daughter collaboration is helping lay the foundation for Chanelle’s future. This interview will interest entrepreneurs as we cover all the avenues in starting and developing a business. An audience interested in jewelry will benefit from this segment as Chanelle shares her insights from her jewelry business. In addition, this episode goes beyond business; it is an important segment for families. For parents, it shows how to work with a teenager and build their future. It is knowing that your kids are independent and will do well in life. In doing so, it is to make good decisions, be confident, be humble, and above all, have fun. Teenagers and young adults will understand the need to listen and work with their parents, as the intention is to leave a legacy. Whether the listener is an aspiring entrepreneur, a parent, or simply someone who appreciates stories of ambition and growth, this episode offers practical insights and heartfelt inspiration. Website: chicncharmedjewelry.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chiccharmedchanelle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chicandcharmedbychanelle/
- May 26, 20261h 29m
Thinking Outside the Box
This episode features Brad Masterson, co-founder and principal of Summit West Independent School in Okotoks, Alberta. With degrees in Kinesiology and Education from the University of Calgary, Brad reflects on his path into teaching, including his experience as a mature student and the motivations that led him to pursue education as a career. The conversation explores his early career challenges, particularly his struggle to fit within the traditional public system, and how that led him to teach in an alternative education system with a “self-directed learning” approach through Green Learning Academy. The history, functionality, and demise of this school are covered. Brad describes his departure from Green Learning and the lessons learned from this experience. We cover the next chapter of his life, the birth of Summit West Independent School. Brad takes the listener through the creation of Summit West Independent School, highlighting the realities of starting a school: the effort, setbacks, and importance of strong relationships with his partner Tracy, with parents, and government stakeholders. From past lessons, we covered how they have established a vision for this school. There is insight into how the school operates. We cover curriculum design and teaching philosophy. Daily functions and expectations for students, families, and staff are also discussed. Financial considerations, along with other attributes, are covered for all members of this institution. The central theme throughout this episode is education and or innovation in education. How new ideas are explored, tested, and refined or discarded. More importantly, the focus of Summit West is about personal growth and self-discovery, not just academics. This interview will appeal to anyone interested in education as a career or for information in this field. Specifically, this episode caters to an audience who wants to know more about alternative education methods and self-directed learning. Entrepreneurs and an audience who want to hear a good business story will enjoy this episode, as Brad shares many hard lessons learned from establishing Summit West. Above all, and more importantly, it is about life lessons; becoming a better version of ourselves and about giving back and making the world a better place, which is what leaders do, and what Brad and Summit West stand for. https://summitwestschool.ca/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-masterson-89452498/ https://www.instagram.com/swis.education/# https://www.facebook.com/SWISYYC/#
- May 12, 20261h 0m
Lessons in Mental Performance and Life
In this episode, I have a conversation with Gary Chupik, a mental performance coach and the creator of the “GAMEPLAN FOR LIFE”. Gary is a certified coach through the International Coaching Federation ICF. He has a master's degree in Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary, and an undergraduate degree in Religious Education from Eston College. Gary refers to himself as a prairie boy, as he was raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. In this episode, the listener will appreciate how this view on life has kept him grounded, enabling him to approach leadership by building relationships. We go through his journey attending Eston College and the Canadian Bible College, where he completed his degree in Religious Education. His pursuit of his master's degree in Divinity at Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, California, and settling in the Seattle area are discussed. Gary reflects on his decision to pursue a career in the ministry. He shares his experiences of his many roles, including youth leadership, discipleship, senior pastoring, church planting, and chaplaincy. Gary discusses how his career evolved from working as a chaplain at the Veterans Hospital in Seattle. The transition from this to his role with the Seattle Thunderbirds, leading to a career shift, is revealed. Gary opens up and talks about a turning point in his life. It was the mishandling of his energy that led to burnout. He discloses his brief sabbatical and what he did during this period. His honest reflection that reshaped his direction, resulting in his coaching practice, the “GAMEPLAN FOR LIFE”. We talk about his pursuit of being a certified coach and his experiences with the International Coaching Federation ICF. We address misconceptions regarding the roles of chaplain, coaching, and mentorship. There is insight into the above-mentioned roles, specifically coaching and leadership. It is not about having the right answer, but helping others figure it out is what leadership entails. Gary shares his coaching practice. He provides many examples of how he works with clients. In doing so, he provides material for the listener to think about how they can live better. Topics include taking time out daily to visualize, dream, and assess what we want to achieve. It is understanding who we are and what we want to become, and the willingness to make sacrifices when need be. This interview will appeal to anyone with a desire or considering a career in the ministry, chaplaincy, or the church. It will interest anyone considering coaching for a career. Career change is talked about extensively. Above all, this interview is about leadership, as Gary has many examples from all facets of his life. It is about leading by living authentically and being comfortable with who we are and what we want to do, and being willing to do the work. It is finding our expectations and our desire for how we live. Gary exemplifies all these traits. It is about finding the best qualities and getting people to live to their fullest, which is what leadership is and what Gary does. https://www.elitemindsetnation.com/
- Feb 9, 20261h 36m
A Champion in the Making
In this conversation, boxer, trainer, coach, and role model Kent Polines shares his story of growth, resilience, and purpose. We cover his impact on the world of boxing. He begins by reflecting on his teenage years in Calgary, where his early love for music and dance helped shape his rhythm and movement as a boxer. From discovering boxing to developing his craft, Kent takes us through his learning process, the excitement of his first matches, and the realization of his natural talent in the sport. With that, we explore his boxing career in detail. Kent explains the learning process and how he developed his skills in this sport. We talk about his early success and the setbacks that tested him, injuries, financial pressures, and the impact of COVID, and how each break from the ring offered perspective on what truly mattered. He speaks candidly about faith, values, and self-reinvention, showing how boxing became more than a sport. It was his purpose leading to personal growth and leadership. Family plays a central role in Kent’s story. Their commitment and support in Kent's career contributed to his success. This interview is full of examples of his mother’s unwavering support and his brother's bond, which have contributed to his success. Furthermore, it is not about Kent's achievement, but rather how he is giving back to his family to better their lives. It is about how he has developed his character as a grounded and giving person, the qualities of a true champion and leader. Kent shares his experiences as both an amateur and professional boxer. We cover the logistics of matches and how they are arranged. There is insight into the business side of the sport, including rankings and logistics. Kent describes his evolution as a fighter, the importance of his support team, and the mental discipline required to stay confident and focused. Beyond boxing, there are many discussions about Kent, not a boxer, but a person. He reflects on his religious faith and what that means for him. He speaks of life after boxing, knowing that he will retire from the sport, and what he wants to do then, and about being a role model, the legacy he is leaving now as a boxer, and what he wants to leave after boxing. This interview will interest anyone who wants to pursue a career as a boxer or is drawn to the sport, as we cover all facets of this sport. Kent’s story will inspire athletes of all sports as we talk about the challenges he has faced and will face in the future. This interview is more than about boxing or building a career. It is about finding and delivering on our purpose. When we do this, we set the example for others, inspiring them to do better. This is an ongoing process, as Kent is an example of this. He is more than a champion in the making; he is a leader. Videos of Kent and his matches. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP67P48yaRs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPtOiHzLBc4
- Jan 2, 20261h 39m
A Journey of Being Tenacious and Adventurous, and Believing
This episode features Romayne Ebanks, a woman whose life embodies integrity, resilience, and courage. Born and raised in Jamaica, Romayne takes us through her remarkable journey from the Caribbean to Canada, a story of reinvention driven by curiosity, faith, and an unshakeable belief in growth. Romayne shares her early life and education in Jamaica, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology and Geography from the University of the West Indies, Mona, and later a Master of Science in City and Urban Planning from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus. Her path led her across the Caribbean, where she worked in various industries, building her career. We cover her career in teaching, student leadership, and mentorship. It is these experiences that helped her uncover deeper strengths and personal insights, leading her to decide to relocate to Canada. We cover this new chapter in her life, and that is immigrating to Canada. Romayne takes us behind the scenes of that process, the legal hurdles, the emotional challenges, and the profound self-reflection that shaped her journey. In Canada, she pursued new academic and professional goals, earning a Certificate in Human Resources Management from Georgian College and a Certificate in Adult Education from the Canadian College of Educators. Graduating, Romayne shares her experiences with the firms she has worked for. Furthermore, we discuss the development of her career, including the specific goals and beliefs that she could achieve. Again, her self-reflection and the deliberate practice she undertook to pursue these avenues are discussed. It is with this knowledge and experience that she has developed a career-coaching practice. We talk about this in detail, covering the services she offers and how she works with clients. This interview will appeal to anyone interested in a career in Human Resources as Romayne shares her experiences from working in this field. It is with this, her career-coaching practice, and vast experience that Romayne shares job search strategies and practical career development tips. It will interest listeners considering a career or just interested in geology, geography, urban planning, and teaching, as we cover all of these areas. In addition, this segment will speak to people interested in immigrating to Canada as Romayne conveys her experiences from this endeavor. More importantly, this conversation is about believing in yourself. It covers self-reflection, moving forward in life, tenacity, flexibility, and the courage to explore new paths. Her story will inspire listeners to overcome obstacles, especially when our minds can be the worst enemy. It is a reminder that stepping into the unknown can be a transformative adventure. It is about being the best version of ourselves, and that is how we can make a difference, as Romayne is an example of this attribute. https://www.linkedin.com/in/romayneebanks/
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