Chan with a Plan

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Joshua David (JD) Elliott, a former military member who is currently a headhunter for Lucas Group, a Korn Ferry Company and a Podcast Host for the podcast The Military Corporate Survival Guide. In this conversation JD discusses his transition from the military to Corporate America and provides advice and strategies to o...

EPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses why you shouldn't give up if something isn't going your way and how persistence and overcoming obstacles will be the X factor in helping you achieve your goals, not raw talent. Based on this past week's episode with Mike Motter on the struggles of finding a job with autism and how to take proper action to get your dream job.   TIMESTAMPS [0:57] Why you should not give...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Mike Motter, an autistic professional with a mission to educate individuals on autism and how to effectively interact with autistic people in the workplace to make them feel welcome and feel they are a major contributor to the team and organization. In this conversation Mike discusses his career struggles as an autistic...

EPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses the common reason why people get nervous talking to new people and the mindset shift you need to make to make meeting new people both enjoyable and prosperous. Based on this past week's episode with Kerrie Phipps on how to build new connections and grow your career.   TIMESTAMPS [1:46] The common reason why people get nervous talking to new people [2:50] The mindset s...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Kerrie Phipps, an International Speaker, Author and Coach that helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs and authors to increase their clarity and confidence to connect with anyone, and anywhere. In this conversation Kerrie provides strategies and advice on mindset to help you become more confident in connecting with anyone to...

EPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses his experience and learning lessons he gathered from networking and his attempt to connect with over 100 people when he was trying to figure out his next career move and pivot to a new industry a few years ago. Based on this past week's episode with Sara Seymour on how informational interviews help you land your dream job.   TIMESTAMPS [2:35] Expect and embrace reject...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Sara Seymour, host of the podcast What Do People Do All Day? In this conversation Sara discusses the importance of conducting informational interviews and how to do them the right way to bring value to you and the professional you are speaking with and help move your career in the right direction.    QUOTES “There are a...

EPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses how you can never lose when it comes to investing in your own personal and professional growth as long as you don't do this one thing that will hinder your success. Based on this past week's episode with Katrina McGhee on how to take a successful career break and come back stronger than ever.    TIMESTAMPS [1:33] How you'll never lose in investing yourself as long as...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Katrina McGhee, a Career Break and Sabbatical Coach that helps 9-to-5ers design mind-blowing breaks to create happier, more fulfilling lives. Katrina discusses her own career breaks and how she did not need to take a step back in her career when she was ready to return, but ended up receiving multiple job offers and get...

EPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses 3 valuable lessons he learned from getting fired at his 1st marketing job when he was a recent grad. Based on this past week's episode with Daniel Lantin on how strong work performance doesn't always increase job security.    TIMESTAMPS [1:45] Why your manager is the main factor in your performance and job satisfaction [2:33] Being patient and not take opportunities y...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Daniel Lantin, a professional that was originally from the Philippines and moved to Canada as an international student to build a better life. In this conversation he discusses his experience of being laid off for the 1st time in his career that had nothing to do with his performance, the learning lessons he gathered an...

EPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses the importance of asking for what you want to grow your career. Based on this past week's episode with Mary Guirovich on how to create your plan to get promoted this year.   TIMESTAMPS [0:59] The importance of asking for what you want to move forward in your career [3:34] The success of your ask is based on the level of the ask and how strong your relationship is with...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Mary Guirovich, an Award-winning holistic career coach and author. In this conversation she discusses how she followed traditional career advice that only left her with more self-doubt, frustration and work with no end in sight. Trying to figure out how to push through this career wall, she developed her now signature M...

Episode Summary Max discusses the importance of taking small steps in order to achieve your career goals. Based on this past week's episode with Talia Dashow on how to stop feeling overwhelmed in a new job and be the best you can be.    TIMESTAMPS [0:29] The importance of the one degree shift and taking small steps consistently over time to achieve a large result [2:33] What Max wants you to do if...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Talia Dashow, a coach that specializes in ending people’s procrastination and on using creativity as a means to grow. In this conversation she discusses the 3 pillars of procrastination (overwhelm, resistance and perfectionism) and provides strategies to overcome them for someone that is starting a new job.    QUOTES “O...

Episode Summary Max discusses how the follow up is essential in your job search strategy so you don't end up missing out on job opportunities you are interested in. Based on this past week's episode with Sara Curto on 5 innovative job search strategies to get your dream job.   TIMESTAMPS [1:12] The importance of the follow up and how Max got his 1st corporate job out of university by following up...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Sara Curto, a career coach for helping people find a career they love. In this conversation she discusses her 5 innovative job search strategies, to help you stand out from the pack and accelerate your job search to get your dream job.   QUOTES “We have used [the video resume] very successfully with clients who are tryi...

EPISODE SUMMARY Max provides his strategy on how he optimizes his clients' LinkedIn profiles to increase the amount of recruiters reaching out to them to generate more opportunities and accelerate their job search. Based on this past week's episode with Willena Long on how to succeed in your job search and get your dream job.   TIMESTAMPS [2:15] Headline [4:13] About [5:49] Work Experience [7:08]...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Willena Long, an Executive Career Coach and Senior Technical Recruiter for the past decade. In this conversation she discusses the role of a recruiter in the hiring process and what you should do when it comes to your resume and LinkedIn profile to get a recruiter’s attention to get you in the running to interview for y...

EPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses the 3 steps you need to follow in order to go from someone with no domain expertise in their dream career path, to getting the right knowledge and foundational experience needed for people to want to hire you. Based on this past week's episode with Annie Singer on why you don't need to take a traditional path to achieve career success.   TIMESTAMPS [3:06] Work with pe...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Annie Singer, Founder of Reciple. In this conversation, she talks about her career beginnings where she ended up dropping out of high school due to unhappiness and mental health struggles and took a nontraditional career path to get to the level of success that she has today, consisting of completing 2 degrees, working...

EPISODE SUMMARY One of Martina's quotes in this past week episode discusses how she needed to just dive into the deep end in order to grow in her career and Max elaborates on this in this episode of why too much preparation is actually a form of procrastination, and the main growth and learning you will get is actually by taking action and figuring it out as you go.   TIMESTAMPS [0:40] Why the lev...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Martina Pichler, a transformational and empowerment coach for aspiring women who want to access their authenticity, creativity, and vision to create a luscious life of their choice. In this conversation, Martina talks about her 1st experience as a leader in a male-driven industry, where she had to manage a team that was...

EPISODE SUMMARY Max discusses how to get out of your comfort zone, in order to start growing as a person both professionally and personally and utilizes the comfort zone model from Positive Psychology to explain the process. Based on this past week's episode with Rebecca Scott on how to reinvent yourself and get out of your comfort zone to grow your career.   TIMESTAMPS [2:32] Explaining the 4 zon...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Rebecca Scott, a professional that grew up in a small town in Ontario, Canada. Not only did she pivot her career trajectory from psychology to marketing but moved to the big city of Montreal, Quebec, not knowing a single person and not even having a job lined up when she moved. She shares her career pivot and the trials...