Chan with a Plan

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Heather Spiegel, Founder of Hidden Squirrel Consulting on procrastination in the job search, why it occurs and what you can do about it to overcome it, to get the job you want. In addition, we also discuss the main difference in thinking between C-Suite Executives and professionals that are early on in their career when...

EPISODE SUMMARY Max highlights why you should write a cover letter for every job application and his formula on writing targeted cover letters efficiently and effectively. Based on this past week's episode with Marie Zimenoff on leveraging social media in your job search to get the job you want. TIMESTAMPS [0:43] Why you should write a cover letter for every job application and the main reason why...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Marie Zimenoff, CEO of Career Thought Leaders and Resume Writing Academy. Marie discusses additional job search strategies that goes beyond applying online and optimizing your LinkedIn profile, such as using Facebook and Instagram to engage with companies and potential professionals that could make a huge impact on the...

EPISODE SUMMARY Max provides 2 tips on how you can manage your workload at your job effectively and manage your manager's expectations of you without falling out of favor or being overworked. Based on this past week's episode with Nichole Harrop on toxic workplace: overworked and underpaid, signs you are being taken advantage of. TIMESTAMPS [1:46] Importance of creating your own project tracker an...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Nichole Harrop, a career coach helping women get promoted at work. Nichole talks about her own experience where she was being overworked and not being compensated fairly so you can see the signs you are being taken advantage of and can start planning your exit strategy to a better job. In addition, Nichole also discusse...

EPISODE SUMMARY Max provides 3 career tips for introverts wanting to grow their career based on his own personal experiences as someone that leans more towards the introvert spectrum. Based on this past week's episode with Jacqueline Shaulis on how to embrace your introversion in order to accelerate your career. TIMESTAMPS [1:04] How to balance getting out of your comfort zone but not feel overwhe...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Jacqueline Shaulis, motivational speaker and author that guides introverted women of color to get seen, heard, and respected by embracing their awesome. Jacqueline explains what introversion really is and the common misconceptions people have about introversion. She then dives into strategies on how to thrive in a corpo...

EPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses 3 important factors that everyone talks about when it comes to evaluating your next opportunity and how they differ based on company size from his own personal career experience. Based on this past week's episode with Dani Hao on your job search, large vs small companies and which size company is right for you. TIMESTAMPS [1:01] Salary expectations and growth at large...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Dani Hao, a marketing communications leader who has worked in both the B2C and B2B space and is passionate about building brands, community, and real connections. Dani walks us through her career journey and her experience working at companies of various sizes and highlights the pros and cons of each to help you make th...

EPISODE SUMMARY Max provides 3 tips on tackling your current resume gap to make you more marketable in your job search, based on this past week's episode with Mimi Moss on how to overcome the dreaded resume gap and get back into the workforce with confidence.  TIMESTAMPS [0:50] Addressing your resume gap correctly with recruiters and hiring managers [2:31] Content you can add to your resume to bol...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Mimi Moss, Director of Strategic Partnerships at reacHIRE, an organization that works with professionals to return to corporate America after being out of the workforce for an extended period of time. The discussion focuses on various resume gaps, how to address them and strategies you can utilize so you can stay positi...

EPISODE SUMMARY Max shares his story on why he quit the only company he's ever worked for in order to grow his career to where it is today based on this past week's episode with Jennifer Hocutt on how to quit your unsatisfying job and do something you'll love.  TIMESTAMPS [0:59] Why Max left his 1st job at the only company he's ever worked for [2:39] Thoughts on counter offers and why Max knew not...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Jennifer Hocutt, founder of J. Hocutt Group LLC, focusing on helping professionals become the CEOs in their career. We discuss the common reasons why professionals leave their job, and help you craft an exit strategy to not only leave your unsatisfying job, but to find a new opportunity that gives you fulfillment and sa...

EPISODE SUMMARY Max provides 3 career lessons he wish he knew in his early 20s based on the question he asked Amy Marden on this past week's episode about changing careers in your 30s to fulfill your life's purpose. TIMESTAMPS [0:55] Why you should stop caring what people think [1:58] Academics shouldn't be the only thing you focus on during university/college [2:48] Be open to opportunities outsi...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Amy Marden, author of The Parts We Lost and Mirror Mine, and founder of Afghan Refugee Resettlement Assistance DMV. We go through Amy’s journey from pivoting from a successful career in law to becoming a creative writer, writing stories based on experiences from her own life as a military spouse. From knowing when it wa...

EPISODE SUMMARY Max provides insights on 3 key points based on this past week's episode with Mike Montague on how to work effectively in a multigenerational team and how those same teachings can help you advance your career.  TIMESTAMPS [0:48] Importance of adaptability  [2:36] The value of taking risks in your career [3:53] The danger of only ticking boxes at your job and why you need to be solut...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Mike Montague, founder of Playful Humans, a community designed to help the burned-out and bored get re-energized and engaged with life. We discussed how to effectively work in a multigenerational team in order to excel in your career, from obstacles younger professionals face when trying to get promoted, presenting idea...

EPISODE SUMMARY Max provides insights on 3 key points based on this past week's episode with Sydney Magana on how to successfully pivot into tech with no prior industry experience. TIMESTAMPS [0:28] The importance of writing your resume with your target audience in mind [1:51] Knowing that there's more than one avenue to do things when it comes to having a successful job search  [3:19] Focus so we...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Sydney Magana, a professional that recently took the leap and made the successful career pivot from higher education into tech. We discussed the various job search strategies she utilized in order to make the successful pivot, from tailoring her resume and LinkedIn profile to utilizing networking to generate conversatio...

EPISODE SUMMARY Max provides insights on 3 key points based on this past week's episode with Ilona Polinovsky on how to go from an individual contributor into a management role. TIMESTAMPS [0:29] How to tailor your resume effectively to apply for managerial jobs when you've only been an individual contributor in your career [1:55] The one thing you must know when it comes to evaluating your interv...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Ilona Polinovsky, with multiple years in the healthcare industry. We discussed her career journey, including how she was able to successfully move up from being an individual contributor into a management role with direct reports and providing advice for professionals that also want to take that step in their career.  Q...

EPISODE SUMMARY Max provides insights on 3 key points based on this past week's episode with Dominic Imwalle on how to thrive in your career as a young professional. TIMESTAMPS [0:27] Why you should network and build a community and how to approach it from a tactical perspective [2:56] Dealing with rejection  [4:55] How to work with your manager to get that promotion or raise RESOURCES & RELEVANT...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Dominic Imwalle, Founder of DxConsulting. We discussed various strategies that young professionals can utilize and implement in order to excel in their career. From building confidence, growing your network and making a big impact at work without compromising your personal life and mental health in the process.  QUOTES...

EPISODE SUMMARY Max provides insights on 3 key points based on this past week's episode with Dr. Michael Ho on building a personal brand that services people worldwide. TIMESTAMPS [0:28] How Max's first company name was a failure and why he decided to rebrand  [3:36] Why you need to get help in order to be successful in business [5:16] The need to find purpose and why only focusing on money is a t...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Dr. Michael Ho, Founder of DR. HO’S, a company that has developed and formulated a line of products that have helped millions worldwide live a healthy lifestyle. We discuss his career journey in depth, from starting out running his own clinics, to transitioning in creating and developing his line of products and expandi...