Coffee With Convery

Attention, students, new grads, and career seekers, welcome to a special edition of Coffee With Convery, known as 'Careering Talk'! ☕ This is not just any podcast; it's an open mic series designed to fuel your career aspirations with knowledge, insights, and expert guidance. 🚀 On today's turbocharged episode, we've assembled a dream team of career gurus who are here to rev up your job and career search. 🎙️ Introducing our stellar guests: 🌟 Robert Wooden, Director of Management Career Services at Dalhousie University. 🌟 Nancy Sammon, Relationship Manager at the Smith School of Business, Queen's University. 🌟 Diana Caradonna, Corporate Relations Specialist at the Schulich School of Business, York University. 🌟 Elaine Fenner, Director of Experiential Learning at the University of Guelph. 🌟 Kristen Morris, Manager of Cooperative Education & Workplace Partnerships at the University of Windsor. Together, they're about to unleash a whirlwind of wisdom, unraveling the secrets of navigating the labyrinthine world of students, careers, and employers. 🧭 So, my fellow career adventurers, grab your favorite mug, pour that steaming cup of inspiration, and join us for a journey that promises to empower, enlighten, and elevate your career game. ☕💼 This is Coffee With Convery's 'Careering Talk,' where we don't just talk careers; we ignite them! 🔥 Let's dive into this caffeinated cascade of insights, and remember, it's not just coffee; it's your career's best friend! 🎧🚀 #CoffeeWithConvery #Podcast #Listen #Learn #BeInspired 🎧📚💡

Attention students, new grads, and career seekers, get ready to rev up your inspiration! 🏁 Welcome to a piping hot episode of Coffee With Convery! ☕ Today, we've got a high-octane guest in the studio, none other than the unstoppable Michael Klein! 🎤 Michael zoomed into the world of success after graduating from the University of Northwestern Ohio with a degree in Sports Marketing and Management back in 2020. 🎓 But here's where it gets interesting – Michael isn't just any graduate; he's a race car driver burning rubber on the track! 🏎️💨 Not only that, but he's also the voice behind some incredible characters in the world of voice acting and an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. 🌈 Now, hold onto your helmets, folks, because Michael's journey isn't like any other racer's. He didn't inherit wealth or come from a racing dynasty. Instead, he carved his own path with grit, determination, and a tireless work ethic. 🏁💪 At the tender age of 15, he strapped into a kart, and from there, his racing dreams took off like a rocket. 🚀 Fast forward to age 20, and he's making waves in the Illini Midget Series. 🌊 But this year, folks, he's gunning for the big leagues, making the leap to the NASCAR ARCA Menards Series in select events throughout the season! 🏆 As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Michael's mission is to champion inclusion and diversity in the fast-paced world of racing. 🏳️‍🌈🏁 Curious to learn more about this speedster with a heart of gold? Buckle up and head over to michaelkleinracing.com. 🌐 Now, without further ado, pour yourself a cup of inspiration and join us as I sit down with the remarkable Michael Klein. Get ready to be fueled by his story! 🚗💨 Let's dive in! 🎙️🔥 #CoffeeWithConvery #Podcast #Listen #Learn #BeInspired 🎧📚💡

Students, New Grads and Career Seekers, Welcome to #CoffeeWithConvery. On today’s podcast, my guest is Shohruh Artaman. Shoh is pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management & Computer Science at the University of Toronto, Scarborough campus with expectations to graduate in 2024. Shoh speaks three languages, English, Russian, and Uzbek and has had quite an interesting upbringing living in different countries and experiencing multiple cultures. He has always had an interest in science and math since the 4th grade and he is super passionate about Alternative Investments, FinTech, Finance, Business Development/Tech, Capital Markets & Private Equity. He also has had exposure and previous experiences with Investment Acquisitions, Debt Originations, Financial Modeling, M&A, Asset Management, and Investment Sales. I had the chance to sit down with Shohruh and I am happy to share our conversation with you, enjoy! #CoffeeWithConvery #Podcast #Listen #Learn #BeInspired

Students, New Grads and Career Seekers, Welcome to #CoffeeWithConvery. On today's podcast my guest is Marcus Smith. Marcus is a Brock University graduate with an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies.  Marcus Smith, ThatMotivatedKid,  is a content creator who is passionate about driving positive change in the realm of mental health. Through his vulnerable and authentic conversations, he empowers and impacts his audience to prioritize mental well-being and end the stigma surrounding mental health. He also strives to create a community that supports and uplifts one another through open dialogue and genuine connection. By sharing their own experiences and encouraging others to do the same, That Motivated Kid is driving the narrative forward and creating a space where mental health is not only accepted but celebrated.   He currently holds the position of Senior Volunteer Recruiter at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto and is the Founder of Rise Above Clothing Company, a brand that stands for more than just fashion. His mission is to help people win their fight with mental health and unlock their full potential through the means of fitness empowering positive change. I had the chance to sit down with Marcus and I am happy to share our conversation with you, enjoy! #CoffeeWithConvery #Podcast #Listen #Learn #BeInspired

Students, New Grads, and Career Seekers, Welcome to #CoffeeWithConvery. On today’s podcast, my guest is Joel Lalgee. Joel is known Internationally as everyone’s favorite recruiter on LinkedIn and an EX- Facebook user whose brand, advice, coaching and approach to engagement on social media is all about talent, recruiting, recruitment, and the recruiter life.    Joel has spent his entire career in recruitment and a talent-based world where he focuses on strong marketing, culture and branding practices personally and with his clients. I had the chance to sit down with Joel and I am happy to share our conversation with you, enjoy! #CoffeeWithConvery #Podcast #Listen #Learn #BeInspired You can check out Joel's body of work on most social media channels. linkedin.com/in/joellalgee/ youtube.com/channel/UC0wuylQvuRCsXfX3pihS3BA tiktok.com/@the_realest_recruiter instagram.com/the_realest_recruiter/ twitter @Humanheadhunter linktr.ee/Joellalgee

Students, New Grads, and Career Seekers, Welcome to #CoffeeWithConvery. On today’s podcast, my guest is Fikayo Aderoju. Fikayo holds a Bachelor of Arts, Economics from York University. He was recently recognized as one of the Top 30 Alumni Under 30 2023. Recipients of York University’s prestigious Top 30 Alumni Under 30 award are graduates who have inspired positive change in the world and have demonstrated the vision and drive required to make meaningful contributions to their communities.  Fikayo was also globally recognized as a recipient of The Diana Award. This award is the most prestigious accolade a young person can win for social action or humanitarian efforts in the world. The Diana Award was established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales and is given out by the charity of the same name and with the support of both her sons, HRH The Prince of Wales and The Duke of Sussex. As the Founder and Executive Director of Project Impacting Lives, he has dedicated the past three years to creating positive change in the lives of those facing homelessness in Canada. Under his leadership, the organization has successfully provided over 1,500 winter care packages to people facing homelessness, created scholarship funds, organized toy drives, and distributed food to the community. Fikayo's life mission is to inspire others to take action and make a greater impact in their communities, families, and society. He has lived this out through his various leadership roles, such as a Peer Mentor at Vanier College, Dean Ambassador at York University, and TD Early Talent Ambassador, where he has connected diverse groups of students with exciting opportunities and experiences. Fikayo has also been featured on Breakfast Television and CBC NEWS. Fikayo recently was recognized globally as a recipient of The Diana Award. This award is the most prestigious accolade a young person can win for social action or humanitarian efforts in the world. The Diana Award was established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales and is given out by the charity of the same name and with the support of both her sons, HRH The Prince of Wales and The Duke of Sussex. Currently, Fikayo serves as the Head of Housing at the Toronto Youth Cabinet with a clear mandate of reducing the rate of youth homelessness in Toronto. I had the chance to sit down with Fikayo and I am happy to share our conversation with you, enjoy! #CoffeeWithConvery #Podcast #Listen #Learn #BeInspired

Students, New Grads, and Career Seekers, Welcome to #CoffeeWithConvery. On today’s podcast, my guest is Alex Auerbach. Alex received his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Counseling Psychology from the University of North Texas, he also holds an MBA, Business Administration from the Salve Regina University and a Bachelor’s of Science, Business Management from the University of Arizona — Eller College of Management. Alex is a licensed counseling and sport psychologist, certified mental performance consultant, and board-certified coach working in professional sports. He has worked with elite teams and performers from a range of domains, including the NBA and NFL, Olympians, Army Special Forces, Fortune 5 Companies, and Venture-Backed Startups. His expertise is in helping people adopt the mindsets they need to be their best when it matters most; building systems to support personnel health and high performance; talent identification and selection; and team and culture building. Alex currently works for the Toronto Raptors Basketball Club as a Senior Director, Wellness & Development. I had the chance to sit down with Alex and I am happy to share our conversation with you, enjoy! #CoffeeWithConvery #Podcast #Listen #Learn #BeInspired

Students, New Grads, and Career Seekers, Welcome to #CoffeeWithConvery. On today’s podcast episode we are continuing the series “Throwback Thursday” where I bring onto the show talented individuals that I met years ago to see where they are now. My guest today is Gregory Sanderson, a graduate of York University with an Honours specialization Canadian Operational Research Society (CORS) mathematics designation. Greg joined IBM apart of their top new graduate program, Consulting by Degrees (CByD), where his expertise grew within the Interactive Experience (iX) team and progressed to working in the Internet of Things (IoT) team and the Global Centre of Excellence (CoE) team. Gregory’s ability to align across sectors and service lines mirrored the learnings and vision to fostering top talent (where we first met). Greg achieved Subject Matter Expert (SME) designation with early A.I. development of speech analytics, voice biometrics, and exemplified his abilities as a project manager, Design Thinking Coach & Co-creator. These achievements lead to publishing internal white papers reflecting his expertise with Speech Analytics, and how Users’ experience can drive optimal problem statements and areas for improvement across the Enterprise landscape. Greg is currently the Founder & President of two Canadian start-up companies, and today’s focus is to learn more about his newest, My Roll Inc.. My Roll is an innovative ecosystem company exploring how our passions surface pure innovation with an honest motivation (more to come on that later). In his spare time, you can find Greg mentoring others, enjoying Canada’s great outdoors, active in his family and children’s success and adding effort to playing hockey and soccer with friends. I had the chance to sit down with Greg and I am happy to share our conversation with you, enjoy! #CoffeeWithConvery #Podcast #Listen #Learn #BeInspired

Students, New Grads, and Career Seekers, Welcome to #CoffeeWithConvery. On today’s podcast, my guest is Ahnaf Rahman. Ahnaf is currently at the University of Toronto Scarborough pursing his Bachelor of Business Administration and Management, Finance with an expected graduation date of 2025. He is also a Lester B Pearson International Scholarship Winner. Ahnaf Rahman is originally from Bangladesh but moved to Malaysia when he was nine years old. He came to Toronto as a a Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship recipient to study business at the University of Toronto. The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is awarded to only 37 international students annually and you must be nominated by the school and each school can only choose one student a year. He received the “Executive of the Year” award from the Management and Economics Students’​ Association (MESA) after a terrific year serving as the Vice President of Business Development and was recently promoted to the Co-President of MESA. Ahnaf started his consultant journey as a Technology Risk Consultant Co-op with KPMG in January and is looking forward to the summer ahead. When he is not studying or working you will find him dining out — he is a massive foodie or binging TV shows and movies. His favorite is “Doctor Who.” I had the chance to sit down with Ahnaf and I am happy to share our conversation with you, enjoy! #CoffeeWithConvery #Podcast #Listen #Learn #BeInspired

Students, New Grads, and Career Seekers, Welcome to #CoffeeWithConvery. In Celebration of PRIDE Month, I will be featuring guests from the community to share their stories and what #PRIDE means to them. On today’s podcast, my guest today is Kevin Noguera. Kevin is a graduate from York University with Bachelor of Arts (Hons.), Political Science and Communications.  Kevin also holds a certificate in Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills from the University of Michigan. As a seasoned non-profit leader with a proven track record of success in both the government and private sectors.  Kevin also spent sometime in the Banking and Finance Industry with TD and currently is Director Of Operations for the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research. In his spare time, Kevin likes to bike around the city during the summer months, exploring new cities and countries, trying new wines and cuisine from various cultures, learning new languages, listening to podcasts and music, at every possible chance, and reading.  I had the chance to sit down with Kevin and I am happy to share our conversation with you, enjoy! #CoffeeWithConvery #Podcast #Listen #Learn #BeInspired #PRIDEMonth