Chan with a Plan

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max explores the common reasons why people struggle to achieve their career goals. Join us as we discuss the 5 most prevalent factors that contribute to failure and explore the root causes behind them.    TIMESTAMPS [01:20] Not putting in the work [02:22] Don’t be indecisive [03:00] Timing will never be perfect [04:15] Taking risks [04:53] Lacki...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Christina Wallace, an author, and Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School. During this conversation Christina discusses her journey of living the portfolio life, using four pillars to build your portfolio, and how to practice failure. QUOTES FROM CHRISTINA “The idea of the portfolio life is simply that you can and should build...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max gives you the steps to answer, “Why are you looking to leave your current job?” Max will address why this question is asked, provide you tips on answering it, and even sample answers. TIMESTAMPS [01:15] Why are you looking to leave your current job? [02:00] Try to avoid being negative about your current job [02:14] Highlight your career goal...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Brandon Neely, cash flow specialist at Wealth Wisdom Financial. During this conversation Brandon discusses his journey in financial field, how to improve your financial decisions, and why mental health is more important than money. QUOTES FROM BRANDON “Well, I think one thing is it's good to be an optimist. That's helpful, but al...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max gives you the 2 emails you need to remember to write during the interview process. Max will explain these 2 emails, why it is important to follow up, and why forgetting to send these emails could be detrimental in your job search success TIMESTAMPS [01:08] Why the thank you and follow up emails are important [01:42] When to send the thank yo...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Jim Loehr, serial author and expert in making better choices. During this conversation Jim discusses his journey in writing 17 books, how to improve decision making, and the obstacles he had to overcome along the way. QUOTES FROM JIM “If you really want to figure out, you know what you should be doing now, you really should be lo...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max gives you the 8 questions you should ask at the end of your interview. Max will explain these 8 questions, why it is important to ask good questions as the person being interviewed, and what the answers to these questions mean for this new job. TIMESTAMPS [01:13] What are the next steps in the hiring process? [01:36] How do you onboard new e...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Shon Washington, client success manager with inTulsa. During this conversation Shon discusses his journey to getting a new job within 30 days of starting the search, tips and tricks for you to do the same, and challenges he overcame. QUOTES FROM SHON “I think that was like the first step I took. I actually went all the way throug...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max explains why job hopping isn’t always the best thing to do to advance your career! Max will explain why job hopping can hurt your career more than help, the reasons it is negative to your resume, and when it might be okay to job hop. TIMESTAMPS [01:04] Increases your chances of being laid off [01:47] You make it more probable to land in a to...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Xue Hua, software engineer in tech and Chief Tech Officer at Boba Talks. During this conversation Xue discusses her journey to getting her job in tech, overcoming obstacles, and preparing for tech company interviews. QUOTES FROM XUE “You'll feel like you're doing everything right, but you're still not landing an offer. It really...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max discusses 7 signs that you’re about to get fired, ranging from changes in your workload and responsibilities to negative feedback from your manager. By identifying these warning signs, Max aims to empower listeners with the knowledge and awareness to take proactive steps to safeguard their employment and career prospects.  TIMESTAMPS [00:43]...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Mikey Styles, entrepreneur, barber, and creative director at Status Barbershop. In this conversation Mikey discusses his entrepreneurial journey, how he got into being a barber, and he gives us a look into the hair business. QUOTES FROM MIKEY “It was a big process. It started as a hobby. Like I said earlier, do the right thing fr...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max discusses about working with toxic coworkers. Key points he discusses in this episode are 7 common behaviors of toxic coworkers and 7 strategies to deal with toxic coworkers. TIMESTAMPS [00:38] Can’t choose who you work with [01:13] Constantly gossiping [01:19] Refusing to take responsibility [01:31] Taking credit for work of others [01:40]...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Chrisa Z Boyce, Executive Coach and Consultant. In this conversation Chrisa discusses how to improve your relationship with time and get more done. QUOTES FROM CHRISA “Keeping in mind that there is a spiritual or emotional component to that. So really being in charge of your energy going into something begrudgingly is just going...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max discusses about job applications for entry level positions, stating why they aren't really entry level. Key points he discusses in this episode are the truth about “entry level” jobs, 7 reasons why entry level jobs aren’t truly entry level, and how to better your chances to get that first entry level job and begin your career in your desired...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Bill Murphy, author, speaker, and philanthropist. In this conversation Bill discusses how to thrive in the storms of life and finding your why in a career you love. QUOTES FROM BILL “It's way easier not to have to explain why you didn't keep going on. On the flip side of that, if you stumble and you fall and you miss a few things...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max discusses when it might be time to quit your job. Key points he discusses in this episode are the signs you should quit your job and how staying in a bad job can hurt your health and relationships. TIMESTAMPS [00:39] Time to quit your job [01:03] Toxic work environment [01:44] Toxic work environments can cause negative health issues. [02:34]...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Priya Sam, keynote speaker, executive presentation coach & keynote consultant and podcast host. In this conversation, Priya discusses how she made a career change from journalism into tech consulting and how she was able to leverage her existing skills in journalism and public speaking to make that leap.  QUOTES FROM PRIYA “I've...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max discusses the pain of job search rejections. Key points he discusses in this episode are the reasons you might get rejected, feelings that come after getting rejected, and how to overcome them. TIMESTAMPS [00:57] Reasons you might get rejected. [02:55] Feelings that come after getting rejected. [04:24] How to move forward from job search rej...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Steph Shinabery, CEO of Genius Code Academy. In this conversation Steph discusses changing careers even if you’re older and when is the right time to go all in on your dream career. QUOTES FROM STEPH “But say you're kind of like still the solopreneur. You're doing a lot of, maybe you have a little bit of a team. How can you maybe...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max discusses 5 common resume mistakes. Key points he discusses in this episode are the 5 common mistakes people make on resumes, how to write a summary correctly, and bad formatting practices. TIMESTAMPS [00:40] Your resume is the snapshot into your whole career [01:20] Don’t put your education above experience [01:55] Listing a bunch of job du...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Colleen Paulson, a career consultant with her business Colleen Paulson Consulting. In this conversation, Colleen discusses what happens when a job offer gets rescinded and how you can recover from it happening. QUOTES FROM COLLEEN “It's getting in the mindset that just because this didn't work out for you, it has nothing to do wi...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max discusses how to answer the question “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” Key points he discusses in this episode are how to prepare for this question and how to craft an answer that will help you stand out. TIMESTAMPS [01:03] Companies want to know your long term goals  [01:13] Your answer shows your commitment level [01:25] How you answ...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Liz St. Jean, founder of The Mint Ambition, a website in growing leadership skills and advancing careers. In this conversation Liz discusses overcoming obstacles, navigating layoffs, and her 3 question framework to handle gut-wrenching news. QUOTES “I do hard work. I should be rewarded for it. And sometimes that can really trip u...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max discusses how to deal with the interview question “What is your greatest weakness?” Key points he discusses in this episode are the 4 common mistakes when answering this question and how to structure a winning answer. TIMESTAMPS [01:05] Spinning your strengths as a weakness [01:15] Providing no weakness at all [01:27] Providing a deal breaki...