Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDA
Career Practitioner Conversations is a podcast series from the National Career Development Association (NCDA). We provide research, resources, and support to career development professionals all over the world in their work to empower others to achieve their career and life goals. These conversations with industry experts cover a wide variety of relevant topics for today's career practitioners. Legal Disclaimer: NCDA provides these episodes solely for educational and informational purposes. Opinions expressed in these episodes do not necessarily reflect the views of NCDA. NCDA disclaims any liability relating to any podcast content.
Episodes
62 episodes
Job Search 2.0: Leveraging AI to Unlock Career Potential with Dr. Tina Persson
In this episode, Melissa Venable, NCDA Director of Professional Development, hosts Dr. Tina Persson, a global career coach and CEO of Passage2Pro. They discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is r...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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26:27
DEI Symposium Series - Quiet Quitting and Quiet Firing Through the Theory of Work Adjustment and Social Justice.
This episode continues our series of DEI conversations originally featured as part of the DEI Symposium at the NCDA 2024 Global Career Development Association Conference in San Diego, CA.In this episode, Dr. Cheryl Love, a career counsel...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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29:37
DEI Symposium Series - Employment Barriers and the Importance of Neuro-inclusive Career Advising
This episode continues our series of DEI conversations that were originally featured at the NCDA 2024 Global Career Development Conference's DEI Symposium in San Diego, CA.This episode - hosted by Reuben Britt and featuring Lauren Stand...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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25:59
DEI Symposium Series - Using Career Theories to Navigate the Career Issues of Veterans
In this NCDA podcast episode, Dr. Natasha Barnes-Gwynn hosts a conversation with Dr. Linda Holloway about using career theories to address the career issues of Veterans. Dr. Holloway, a Veteran herself, shares personal insights into the mental,...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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26:57
DEI Symposium Series - Supporting Trans and Nonbinary Clients
This episode delves into supporting trans and non-binary clients in career development amidst rising political challenges. Dr. Cheryl Love, a career counselor at the University of California Riverside, hosts Kyle Inselman, the Director of Alumn...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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29:35
DEI Symposium Series - Can Career Advising Be Decolonized?
This episode continues our series of DEI conversations originally featured during the DEI Symposium of the NCDA 2024 Global Career Development Association Conference in San Diego, CA. Dr. Natasha Barnes-Gwynn hosts a discussion with Denise Feld...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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26:10
DEI Symposium Series - State of the Union DEIBA Panel led by Dr. Cheryl Love
This episode kicks off a series of conversations that originated with the DEI Symposium, held at NCDA’s 2024 Global Career Development Conference in San Diego, CA. Dr. Cheryl Love leads this conversation: State of the Union DEIBA Panel: Ally...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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38:11
Managing Multiple Roles: Self-Care for Helping Professionals with LaChish Rigg and Steph Jones
In this episode LaChish Rigg, owner of LJR Training and Coaching and Past President of the New Jersey Career Development Association, hosts Steph Jones, a minister, marriage and family therapist...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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28:21
AI and the Evolution of Career Development Services with Bret Anderson and Leeann Fields
This episode features a conversation about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in career development services. Melissa Venable hosts Dr. Bret Anderson of h2 Communication, LLC and Leeann Fields of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. They d...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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43:25
Disability Pride Month with Ken Meeker
In this episode, NCDA Professional Development Director Melissa Venable meets with Ken Meeker to discuss Disability Pride Month. Ken is a writer, speaker, podcaster and Certified Profession...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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21:14
NCDA's International Student Services Committee 2024 Mini-Conference with Dr. Pankaj Desai
In this episode, Melissa Venable hosts Dr. Pankaj Desai from NCDA’s International Student Services Committee (ISSC). This conversation introduces the annual ISSC Mini-Conference taking pla...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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15:33
The Challenges of Today's Job Search with Jeanetta Warren and Paul Cecala
Today’s job seekers face a host of challenges from ageism and ghosting to artificial intelligence tools and one-way interviews. This episode captures a conversation about these challenges with two members of the New Jersey Career Development As...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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22:47
NCDA Updates: 2024 Conference Overview with Carolyn Jones
This conversation with NCDA President Carolyn Jones provides an overview of the 2024 Global Career Development Conference and reflections on recent a...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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15:29
Evolving Cultural Leadership: Tools and Considerations for Recruiting and Retaining Talent with Dr. Bret Anderson
In this episode, Dr. Bret Anderson sheds light on the multifaceted shifts that are altering the fabric of the corporate world. Discover the connections between DEI initiative, artificial intelligence, and legislation as they shape the hiring pr...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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30:37
NCDA and Government Relations with Shelby McIntyre and Elle O’Flaherty
Learn more about the work of NCDA’s Government Relations Committee! In this episode Co-Chairs Shelby McIntyre and Elle O’Flaherty share the work of this vital, volunteer committee to help shape NCDA’s nonpartisan policy platform, provide resour...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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21:33
Working with Mid- and Late-Career Clients
This episode is the third in a three-part series of conversations about career development and collaborative negotiation with Justin Wright (moderator), Tad Mayer, and Carly Inkpen – authors of
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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22:49
Strategies for Working with Reluctant Networkers
This episode is the second in a three-part series of conversations about career development and collaborative negotiation with Justin Wright (moderator), Tad Mayer, and Carly Inkpen – authors of
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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24:37
Coaching, Advising, and Counseling Skills: When Do You Use Each One?
This episode is the first in a three-part series with Justin Wright (moderator), Tad Mayer, and Carly Inkpen - authors of Finding a Job that Loves You Bac...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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32:21
Career Exploration in High School with the College Board
This episode features a conversation with Yoko Kono, Director of Careers and Partnerships at the College Board, and Aurelia Moss, an experienced educator and middle and high school counselor. The conv...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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35:49
Career Readiness for All with the Coalition for Career Development Center
This episode explores the mission and work of the Coalition for Career Development (CCD) Center. Dr. Sharon Givens, a past president of NCDA and CEO of Training Visions, hosts CCD Board Member...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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53:55
Career Development Around the World – Expats (Austria)
This episode continues our “Career Development Around the World” series led by Dr. Lakeisha Mathews. Lakeisha is joined by Elizabeth Thomas, an American career counselor working in Vienna, A...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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31:35
Using Career Convergence Web Magazine in Your Career Development Work
The National Career Development Association is excited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of NCDA’s Career Convergence web magazine! In this episode, Career Convergence...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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24:30
Career Development Around the World - Colombia
This episode continues our “Career Development Around the World” series led by NCDA Past President Dr. Lakeisha Mathews. And it’s our first bilingual episode. Lakeisha is joined by Marcela ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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41:32
Interculturalism and the Responsibility of Leadership with Dr. Sujata Ives
In this episode, Dr. Sujata Ives talks with Melissa Venable, NCDA Director of Professional Development, about the important role of leadership in a world that is growing more diverse. Dr. Ives is the 2023 recipient of NCDA’s Diversity Initiativ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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32:17
