Career Horizons by ETD Consulting

In the final episode of Season 2, Bennett and Jordyn close out the year with a powerful reflection on gratitude — not just as a feel-good emotion, but as a transformative tool for career growth and wellbeing. Joined by voice note contributions from listeners, previous guests, and industry professionals, this episode explores how gratitude shapes resilience, leadership, motivation, and personal dev...

💡 Episode Summary In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest shifts shaping the future of work — Artificial Intelligence. AI isn't just for tech experts or Silicon Valley startups. It's a tool that's already transforming how ordinary people solve real problems, build businesses, and serve communities. Our guest, Chad Whitby , shares how curiosity turned into innovation when he used AI to cr...

🎙️ Career Horizons Season 2, Episode 4 Topic: Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace Host: Bennett Van Wyk Guests: Nina Toohey & Myisha Fredericks Emotional Intelligence (EI) — it's not on your CV, but it can determine how far you go in your career. In this episode of Career Horizons , host Bennett Van Wyk sits down with Nina Toohey , a trauma and relationship therapist with over 20 years of...

🎙️ Career Horizons Season 2 | Episode 3 Start Before You're Ready: Turning School Hustles into Real Businesses Have you ever sold snacks between classes, offered tutoring for extra cash, or used your creative skills to make a bit of pocket money? What if those small "side hustles" could actually be the foundation of a real business? In this episode of Career Horizons , host Bennett Van Wyk sits do...

In this energising episode of Career Horizons , host Bennett Van Wyk sits down with creative power couple Eden Toohey-Ogle and Mario Ogle to explore how to transform your passion into a profitable, purpose-filled business. Whether you're a student with a side hustle, a creative trying to find your niche, or someone navigating how to turn your talent into a sustainable income stream — this conversa...

Welcome to Season 2 of Career Horizons , where we go beyond the highlight reels and dive into the honest, messy, and inspiring journeys of professional growth. In our premiere episode, guest host Jordyn flips the mic on our usual host, Bennett Van Wyk , as he shares the raw, unfiltered story of his first failed business —and the powerful lessons that came from it. Bennett is a career development s...

In this episode of Career Horizons , we explore the world of learnerships —a powerful way for young people to gain work experience and an accredited qualification at the same time. Joining us is Brenda Basson , an expert in learnership management, curriculum development, and student mentorship. Brenda shares valuable insights on what learnerships are, how to apply, and how they can set you up for...

🎙 Episode Overview: In this episode, we tackle a challenge faced by many: balancing work and study. Bennett Van Wyk is joined by Jordyn Toohey, a seasoned communications and digital marketing specialist, who shares practical advice on staying productive and thriving while juggling these responsibilities. With over eight years of experience and a current part-time student working towards her BA Ho...

🎓 In this episode of Career Horizons , host Bennett Van Wyk is joined by Mishqah Geldenhuys, a health and wellness coordinator with extensive experience in guiding students through the challenges of higher education. Mishqah has overseen initiatives spanning 12 campuses in the Western Cape, organized over 200 impactful events, and mentored 120 peer educators annually. Together, they dive int...

Join us for the debut episode of Career Horizons as host Bennett Van Wyk sits down with career development expert Myisha Fredericks. With a background in Psychology and Sociology, Myisha shares her insights on how to align your personality with the right subjects and career path. Together, they explore the relationship between personality and profession, how to avoid career delays, and real-life e...