Chan with a Plan

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Jennifer Sacco, LinkedIn Consultant & Webinar Facilitator. During this conversation Jennifer discusses LinkedIn profile sections, career transitions, and how to set yourself up for success. QUOTES FROM JENNIFER “When it comes to your profile, you have to remember it's your profile. Yes, you've worked for a whole list of compa...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max highlights the 6 critical mistakes that many newcomer job seekers unknowingly make, which can hinder their chances of landing their dream job. From resume blunders to cultural misunderstandings during interviews, Max uncovers the key missteps to avoid. Learn practical tips and strategies to overcome these challenges, enhance your job search,...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Jessica Bennett, Marketing & LinkedIn Strategist. During this conversation Jessica discusses LinkedIn branding, content marketing, and how to grow in a non spammy way. QUOTES FROM JESSICA “As a marketer, you're going to want to show off your marketing expertise and skills. So you could try and do like tutorials, so you could...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max discusses how to effectively research a company for a job interview. He will help you learn how to research the company, how to use your research to your advantage, and why this is so important. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Intro & summary [00:51] Why researching the company is important [02:02] 5 key areas to research [02:40] How you get this inf...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Leigh Neys, career transition coach helping educators transition to corporate careers. During this conversation Leigh discusses the transition educators face when getting into corporate, how to better transition, and her journey as into coaching. QUOTES FROM LEIGH “I decided to step away from my career in higher education and tra...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max discusses 8 secrets recruiters won't tell you about the hiring process. He will help you understand what recruiters look for, how to better navigate the hiring process, and dive into each of the 8 secrets from recruiters. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Intro summary [00:40] Navigating the hiring process [01:08] You’re not the only priority [01:28] Salar...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Bill Birchard, Author of Writing for Impact and consultant/coach to professionals who want to become an effective writer.  During this conversation Bill discusses writing and becoming an author, copywriting, and competing with AI. QUOTES FROM BILL “The core algorithm that drives ChatGPT is the statistical probability of one word...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max discusses how you can be better than 99% of job seekers out there. He will dive into how to set yourself apart, how to play the job hunting game better, and how to know what employers are actually looking for. TIMESTAMPS [00:35] Intro summary [00:52] Knowing the rules of the game [01:18] Stop making excuses [02:25] Relying too much on a care...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Cindy Chan, career coach. During this conversation Cindy discusses layoffs, balancing emotions but taking action, and AI with the job search process. QUOTES FROM CINDY “You can't expect me to respond to your direct message if you send it to me at around like 8:00 PM and the job people is like, oh, okay. I, I hadn't thought about...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max dives into the hotly debated topic of the MBA degree. Max will discuss the pros and cons of an MBA degree, quality of MBA programs, and how an MBA can improve your skills. TIMESTAMPS [00:39] MBA degrees [01:45] Pay increase? [02:40] Gaining relative experience [03:33] Improving skills and abilities [04:05] Benefits of MBAs [04:18] Career adv...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Chris Burns, author, consultant, and podcaster. During this conversation Chris discusses his journey into marketing, how to build your personal brand, and content creation tips. QUOTES FROM CHRIS “Cultivate relationships. Put the social back in social media. But unfortunately, so many people are doing it the opposite way is they'...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max teaches you how to overcome interview anxiety with 8 powerful tips and techniques. Discover proven strategies that will help you conquer your nerves and perform at your best during job interviews. From effective preparation methods to mindset shifts, this episode offers practical advice and actionable steps to help you crush interview anxiet...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Carol Parker Walsh, Strategic Advisor, Master Certified Executive & Leadership Coach, and Certified Personal Brand Strategist. During this conversation Carol shares how to make career pivots, about personal branding, and the differences between a midlife crisis and just changing careers midlife. QUOTES FROM CAROL “I was a lawyer...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max shares how to create an effective cover letter. Max will share why a cover letter is important, some mistakes people make on their cover letters, and how to properly format your cover letter for success. TIMESTAMPS [01:02] Cover letters are an additional platform to showcase your experience [01:12] Cover letters help you stand out [01:28] Th...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Alex Budak, Berkeley faculty, social entrepreneur, and author of Becoming a Changemaker. During this conversation Alex shares about co-founding StartSomeGood, which has helped more than 1,200 changemakers in 50 countries raise millions of dollars to launch and scale new change initiatives and about what is means to become a chang...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max shares 10 things to help you ace your next virtual / video interview. Max will share how to navigate the world of virtual / video interviews and how to improve your chances of moving on to the next round or getting that coveted job offer.  TIMESTAMPS [00:40] Virtual Interviews [01:13] Test your technology [01:32] Create a professional enviro...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Carly McLeod, career coach helping new grads launch fulfilling careers by landing non-technical roles. During this conversation Carly discusses her journey of harmonizing her 9-5 and coaching side hustle, how new grads can find fulfilling careers, and skills you should learn to succeed in finding the career you want. QUOTES FROM...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max shares discusses applying to jobs despite what some of the requirements might be. Max will share why requirements are more like a wish list, the deeper deal when companies are trying to hire, and ways to help you stand out despite not meeting some of the requirements. TIMESTAMPS [00:39] Ignoring job requirements [01:20] Real deal with hiring...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Amita Kumar, a mindset coach. During this conversation Amita discusses how to improve your mindset, be more authentic, and overcoming limiting beliefs. QUOTES FROM AMITA “Most of our opportunities if just work hard enough here, you can get to wherever you need to go, right? Like it's not so much about corruption and who you know,...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max shares how most people pick the wrong career when they’re starting out. Max will share tips on self-discovery, how to navigate societal and parental pressures, and how to not give up because any setbacks or mistakes can benefit your future. TIMESTAMPS [00:40] Bit of bad news [01:13] Not doing the proper research [01:27] Self-discovery is cru...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Rose Caiazzo, Social Media Consultant & Founder of Social Media Secrets Club. During this conversation Rose shares her journey of creating her business, how to be more confident on camera, and how to improve your communication. QUOTES FROM ROSE “Typically, in the space of corporate, people are having conversations with each other...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max will be sharing some valuable insights on how you can land your dream job through applying online. As we navigate through this digital age, finding the right job can be quite challenging. However, Max will be discussing some effective strategies on how you can stand out from the crowd and increase your chances of getting an interview. He wil...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Mark Delaney, a Purpose and Life Mentor. During this conversation Mark discusses his journey of build his business, overcoming your past, and how to find your purpose and fulfillment in your work. QUOTES FROM MARK “Meaningfulness is something we have, and we take it to our jobs. My job is not what gives me my value and my purpose...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, Max shares his personal experience of spending $8,000 on various online certifications to advance his career. He discuss the reasons why he decided to make this investment and what he hoped to gain from it. He will also provide a detailed breakdown of the different certifications he obtained, the time and effort required to complete them, and th...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Jasmine Escalera, Career & Confidence Coach for Women of Color. During this conversation Jasmine discusses signs that your employer is managing you out and what tactics they use to make it happen, so you can be on the lookout and know what next steps you need to take to continue excelling in your career.  QUOTES FROM JASMINE “I d...