SIWIKE “Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier”: the podcast

In this podcast episode, the SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier Podcast welcomes a new guest host, Jonathan Tjoandi, business development lead at Rose Rocket. He dives into his current role leading the sales team, dealing with inbound and outbound leads, and building better processes within their organization. We also get a glimpse into his childhood in Indonesia, and his journey to finding his ca...

In this episode, Kwame, shares his experiences with changing his name and how it has helped him embrace his authentic self and people are respectful of his choice. Kwame has spent time in Jamaica and learned more about his father's family, and through this journey, he has discovered more about his heritage. Embracing this part of himself has been a journey of self-discovery. Connect with Kwame on...

In this episode, our experts delve into the crucial steps for a successful start in a new job. They emphasize the importance of having a clear understanding of the company's mission and values, being organized and prepared for your role, and being a good listener to understand the company's culture. They also stress the importance of making your boss look good, understanding your impact on the org...

Dylan Adler is the founder of Mind Lock, a company that focuses on mental training for athletes. He discussed his background in taekwondo and psychology, how he started his company, and some of his experiences growing up as an athletic and competitive child. He also shared his advice on how to improve performance in sports or business by documenting progress, setting goals, and being persistent wh...

In this episode, Dan Marquez and Luki speak about Dan's background in as a geeky theatre kid, is progress into engineering, consulting, then into supporting Google's mega accounts. TIMESTAMPS: 1:37 Theater kid - High school + U of T Engineering theater 2:12 Directed theatre for four years 2:41 Surrounded by successful people as engineers 3:53 Science kid = shy and introverted; Theater = outgoing 4...

In this episode, Bruce, discusses the difference between recruiters and hiring managers, and the role of each in the recruitment process. He also highlights the importance of being prepared, honest, and able to demonstrate one's ability to learn and work through uncertainty when interviewing for a job. Additionally, both the candidate and the hiring manager should assess if there is a good fit, an...

In this episode, Brian describes how playing a game helped him overcome his depression and lack of confidence. He found nostalgia in the game and began to rebuild his confidence through analyzing, competing, and networking within the game. He eventually used these skills to network and make connections in the real world, leading to a job opportunity. He also emphasized the importance of taking sma...

Alicia is an online fitness coach who helps busy working professionals prioritize their health and wellness. she mentions that she struggled with balancing fitness and work in the past and that she was an athletic kid with undiagnosed ADHD. Sports was helpful to her during school, and her parents were supportive of her sports pursuits. she played volleyball. She decided to pursue a diploma in pers...

Andrea was laid off from her job as a marketing professional during the pandemic. She took time to review her severance package and consult with legal professionals before signing it. She coped with the emotional impact by shutting down emotions, focusing on legal matters, seeking support, and finding healthy coping mechanisms. However, she faced additional stressors such as a breakup and lack of...

Jagmeet, a software engineer hailing from a South Indian community, has recently taken up cooking and working out as hobbies. Growing up, Jagmeet didn't have an inclination towards coding, but a chance encounter with C++ in 11th grade sparked a newfound interest. This interest led him to pursue a degree in computer science in college. After completing his education, Jagmeet moved to Canada for uni...

In this episode, Jubee Vilceus and Luki talk about his journey from being a build and wannabe architect to now helping others break into IT. TIMESTAMPS: 0:27 Managing partner of Yellow Tail tech 2:24 Convinced he was not smart 4:30 Convinced he'd be an architect 5:30 Slow transition into realizing not being the stupid kid 6:35 Didn't get accepted in Architectural program in University of Montreal...

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Brian is a senior consultant at Deloitte and is actively working on self-improvement and considering a career in life coaching. He had a background in gaming and found success in subjects that interested him while growing up, but struggled with subjects he didn't enjoy. In university, he formed a study group with classmates where they would work together and communicate on projects, homework and d...

In this episode, Luki speaks with Lisa Langley who shares her journey from Teaching to Business to various roles in HR abroad TIMESTAMPS 0:30 Lisa's current role 1:44 Lisa as a kid 2:51 Imagination and games 3:40 Cultural expectations: nurse or teacher 4:46 Teacher recommended business path 6:23 Deciding what to do in high school 8:10 Guidance counselors couldn't equip your for world of work 10:21...

Discomfort is a part of life. In this episode of the SIWIKE Podcast, Mike Santeusanio shares how to deal with discomfort and live a comfortable life. Mike Santeusanio is a corporate trainer and the founder of Train Your Minds ( https://www.trainyourminds.com ) Train Your Minds is an organization that provides corporate workshops to help in managing your mind in the workplace. Mike shares tips and...

In this episode, Brian Lau and Luki talk about What you should know about the future of work. We chat about what they thought work was growing up. Early work experience. Future of work. Advice for those looking to work. TIMESTAMPS: 0:23 What did you think about work growing up 0:54 Parents just disappeared to this thing called "work" 1:30 First work as a swim instructor 2:40 Transferrable experien...

On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Anita have a conversation about sales of products. Anita discusses her background in sales and developing her product company and finally settling in on jewelry. She discusses soft selling vs hard selling, finding your market building your network She also shares some of her SIWIKE (Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier) for product sales. Timestamps 1:00 - Fi...

If you're looking to improve your networking skills, then this is the video for you! In this video, CEO of AlphaKor Frank Abbruzzese (and networking expert - at least proclaimed by Luki), shares with you the basics of networking. Frank shares with you the basics of networking, from the different types of networking events to how to be a better networker. He covers everything you need to know to be...

In this episode, Linda and Luki speak about what to do and not to do during your salary negotiations. TIMESTAMPS 01:19 Initial thoughts on salary negotiation 03:11 How does one determine how much they are worth? 07:30 If a recruiter asks what your salary expectation is, should you provide a number? 15:30 Base compensation vs total compensation 18:50 Do's and don'ts in salary negotiation 27:00 Thou...

In this episode, Luki and Narsingh speak about psychology and marketing, what interested him to learn more about accounting, and fundamental things to learn in digital marketing. TIMESTAMPS 00:51 Narsingh's background 02:35 Interests 03:23 What was relevant and helpful to get into digital marketing 07:05 Fundamental things to learn to get into digital marketing 08:52 Resources Connect with Narsing...

In this episode, Angela and Luki talk about cross cultural communication. And how to improve your organization's diversity, equity and inclusion Topics include: Awareness of differences Communication style Word choice new grads and those defending their thesis. TIMESTAMPS: 0:43 Communication across cultures 1:07 Communication is essential for building relationships 2:50 Communication can be differ...

In this episode, Paulson and Luki talk about how to manage your personal finances. TIMESTAMPS 00:39 Saving and budgeting 07:42 Guidelines on budgets and expenses 14:24 RSP or TFSA 15:07 Tax-Free Savings Account 16:03 Registered Retirement Savings Plan 18:31 First time home buyers' plan 24:42 Different assets Connect with Paulson Ong here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulsonong/ Watch the episode f...

In this episode, Linda and Luki talk about feeling behind vs taking time to figure out what you want to do in your career. TIMESTAMPS 00:21 Linda's background 01:26 Linda as a kid 02:48 How she became less shy and quiet 04:49 Transition from high school to university 06:21 Different interests and trying out new things 09:03 Identifying her strengths 11:58 Diving into HR 18:28 Landing her first rol...

On this episode, Tiffany and I discuss climbing the corporate ladder. SIWIKE #climbingthecorporateladder We speak about: 01:25 Growing within one organization 02:11 Tiffany's 7 promotions in under 10 years 04:07 Starting at the bottom 05:28 The importance of networking 06:36 Being open to opportunity 07:34 Imposter syndrome 09:23 The benefits of asking a lot of questions 11:05 Tiffany's transition...

Self-esteem and Confidence: Angela Chung - SIWIKE Podcast AC 002 Mentor Corner. On this episode of the SIWIKE Podcast, Angela and I speak about Self-esteem and confidence. We share our struggles growing up with low self-esteem and how we overcame it. We speak about: 01:29 - Angela feeling like she couldn't do anything 03:41 - Pressures from Traditional Taiwanese/Chinese family 06:40 - Having to do...