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Voices of the Health RevolutionTime to Lead: A conversation with Leslie Rae Ferat, NCDA's new chairIn this episode we’re speaking about leadership with the new President of the NCD Alliance Board of Directors, Leslie Rae Ferat, in the context of the huge challenges posed by the upcoming High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health (HLM4). Also Executive Director of the Global Alliance for Tobacco Control, Leslie received a Luther L. Terry Award at the World Conference on Tobacco and Health in June for her pioneering work. While the tobacco control movement continues to contend with industry interference and a major funding gap, Leslie says it can offer the broader NCDs response the tool of...
2025-08-1311 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDANCDA's International Student Services Committee 2025 Mini-ConferenceIn this episode, Dr. Pankaj Desai, Ellen Zold Goldman, and Leigh Oliveras from NCDA’s International Student Services Committee (ISSC) introduce the annual ISSC Mini-Conference taking place on Friday, August 8, 10:00-4:00pm CST.The conference theme – Cultivating Confidence and Career Readiness in a Changing World – includes presentations related to a strengths-based micro-coaching model tailored for Gen Z international students, a micro-session on valuable topics such as NCDA Credentialing, the International Student Resource Guide, leveraging AI for career practitioners, strategies for enhancing campus collaboration, developing cultural competence as career coaches, immigration updates, and more. The discussion also i...
2025-08-0420 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDAMentoring Relationships are Worth the Investment with Dr. Sharon Givens and Rasha MadkourIn this podcast episode, Melissa Venable hosts a discussion on mentoring relationships with Dr. Sharon Givens and Rasha Madkour. Sharon, a former NCDA president, and Rasha, a career coach from Saudi Arabia, share their cross-continental mentoring journey. They detail how their mentoring relationship began through a formal NCDA program and evolved organically. Both talk about the mutual benefits and growth they experienced, including Rasha becoming an instructor and learning to market her practice. Sharon and Rasha emphasize the importance of trust, commitment, and the potential future of mentoring programs, especially with the aid of emerging technologies. They conclude by...
2025-07-0827 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDANCDA Updates: 2025 Conference Overview with Marty ApodacaIn this episode, Melissa Venable, NCDA's Director of Professional Development, talks with NCDA President Marty Apodaca about the upcoming NCDA 2025 Global Career Development Conference, scheduled for June 18-20 in Atlanta, Georgia. Marty discusses the theme he selected, Autonomy to Change: Evolving and Adapting Career Development in Revolutionary Times, drawn from the significant changes in the career development landscape, especially influenced by AI and workforce dynamics. He highlights key speakers, including Sonny Wong, Dr. Marian Higgins, and JP Michel, and emphasizes this year's DEI symposium and the event's historical and cultural significance, being held during Juneteenth in Atlanta. Additionally, Marty...
2025-06-0316 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDAPublishing a Career Development Book with Sujata Ives and Paula BrandIn this episode, Melissa Venable, NCDA Director of Professional Development, discusses writing and publishing career development books with guests Sujata Ives and Paula Brand. They discuss their motivations, the long and challenging process of publishing, the costs involved, and the differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing. Sujata and Paula offer practical advice, including the importance of planning, asking critical questions, and reading extensively. The episode provides valuable guidance for anyone interested in writing a book.Sujata Ives, PhD, GCDFI, OWDSI, is a workplace global consultant and leader in the field of career development and employment...
2025-05-1338 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDAGuiding Careers in Data Science, AI, and Cybersecurity with Deborah SgroIn this episode hosted by Melissa Venable, NCDA Director of Professional Development, Deborah Sgro, founder of Beyond the Glass Ceiling, LLC, and the global mentoring director for Women in Big Data, explains the work and interconnectedness of data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity career fields. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the rapidly growing and transforming tech landscape, highlighting market trends, job roles, essential skills, and training paths. Deb also addresses common misconceptions and the need for continuous learning and adaptability in these professions. The discussion underscores the non-technical career opportunities in these fields and provides advice for...
2025-04-0835 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDABuilding a Neurodiverse-Affirming Career Development Practice with Janine Rowe and Elle O'FlahertyIn this podcast episode, Melissa Venable, NCDA's Director of Professional Development, hosts a conversation on creating neurodiverse-affirming practices with Janine Rowe, a licensed mental health counselor, and Elle O'Flaherty, Principal of Interlace Solutions Coaching. They discuss the concept of neurodiversity, which includes conditions like autism and ADHD, and emphasize moving from a deficit to a strengths-based model. They share personal insights and experiences, highlight the importance of understanding individual needs, and offer practical advice for career development professionals working with neurodiverse clients. Key topics include understanding communication differences, the importance of interest-based strengths for ADHD clients, and navigating the...
2025-03-1140 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDADEI Symposium Series - Destigmatizing Mental Health Through Career Development with International StudentsThis episode concludes our series of DEI conversations originally featured in the DEI Symposium of the NCDA 2024 Global Career Development Association Conference in San Diego, CA. Thank you to Dr. Elif Balin & Ivette Mekdessi, Kelly Woods, Sanaz Nabati, and Delyash Tsartsaeva who were all presenters for the original DEI Symposium session.In this episode, Dr. Elif Balin and Sanaz Nabati discuss challenges international students face at the intersection of career development and mental health. They emphasize the importance of culturally-responsive practices and the need to normalize mental health support. The Multicultural Social Justice Counseling Competencies (MSJCC) framework...
2025-02-251h 21
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDADEI Symposium Series - Assisting Clients with Disabilities in EmploymentThis episode continues our series of DEI conversations that were originally featured in the DEI Symposium of the NCDA 2024 Global Career Development Association Conference in San Diego, CA.In this episode Dr. Frank Gorritz, a counselor educator at Florida Gulf Coast University, hosts Ken Meeker a Certified Professional Coach providing services through his company, Vitality Career Coaching LLC. Both are active members of NCDA’s Diversity Initiatives and Cultural Inclusion (DICI) Committee. Ken shares his insights from presenting at the NCDA conference, emphasizing that visibility and individualized support are crucial for career practitioners. They discuss the need fo...
2025-02-1830 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDADEI Symposium Series - Inclusive Pathways to Success for Marginalized College StudentsThis episode continues our series of DEI conversations originally featured in the DEI Symposium of the NCDA 2024 Global Career Development Association Conference in San Diego, CA.In this episode, Nikkie Bailey, a licensed clinical social worker and counseling psychology doctoral student, and Dr. Emily Bullock-Yowell, a psychology professor at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, delve into their research on career development factors impacting academic satisfaction among marginalized and majority undergraduate students. They discuss the challenges universities face in supporting marginalized students, the differences in career aspirations between groups, and the significance of future decent work...
2025-01-2129 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDAStarting a Successful Private Practice with Katie O'MalleyHave you thought about working as a private practice career development professional? This episode explores the process of making that decision and some of the first steps to get you started on the right track. In this episode, Courtney Warnsman, an NCDA Trustee, and Katie O'Malley, founder of (en)Courage Coaching, discuss transitioning to private practice. Courtney and Katie discuss their journeys and challenges, particularly Katie's shift from roles in nonprofit, corporate, and academic settings to a successful coaching practice. They emphasize the importance of having a clear "why," building strong client relationships, and ensuring financial stability before making...
2025-01-1434 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDAAI & The Digital Presence Framework with Dr. Sheetal J. Patel and Michael Joiner-HillIn this episode, host Melissa Venable discusses artificial intelligence (AI) and digital presence with guests Dr. Sheetal J. Patel and Michael Joiner-Hill from Stanford University's Integrative Learning Portfolio Lab (ILPL). Their conversation explores the importance of digital presence in career development, the role of personal branding and storytelling, and approaches to help students and clients navigate the digital space. The episode emphasizes the dynamic nature of digital presence and offers a framework for effectively guiding students and professionals that addresses diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations.Dr. Sheetal J. Patel has 20 years of experience a...
2025-01-0728 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDAJob Search 2.0: Leveraging AI to Unlock Career Potential with Dr. Tina PerssonIn this episode, Melissa Venable, NCDA Director of Professional Development, hosts Dr. Tina Persson, a global career coach and CEO of Passage2Pro. They discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the job search and career coaching landscape. Dr. Persson shares her experiences of significant shifts in the recruitment industry, including the influence of LinkedIn and AI tools like ChatGPT. The conversation explores the evolving role of career development professionals and the importance of human skills in a technology-driven job market. Key topics include the phasing out of traditional resumes and cover letters, AI-driven job ads and resume...
2024-12-1726 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDADEI Symposium Series - Quiet Quitting and Quiet Firing Through the Theory of Work Adjustment and Social Justice.This episode continues our series of DEI conversations originally featured as part of the DEI Symposium at the NCDA 2024 Global Career Development Association Conference in San Diego, CA.In this episode, Dr. Cheryl Love, a career counselor at the University of California, Riverside, hosts a conversation with Dr. Frank Gorritz, a counselor educator from Florida Gulf Coast University, about the topics of quiet quitting and quiet firing in the workplace, analyzed through the theory of work adjustment and social justice. They highlight the importance of recognizing race and culture in the workplace, the impact of structural violence...
2024-12-1029 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDADEI Symposium Series - Employment Barriers and the Importance of Neuro-inclusive Career AdvisingThis episode continues our series of DEI conversations that were originally featured at the NCDA 2024 Global Career Development Conference's DEI Symposium in San Diego, CA.This episode - hosted by Reuben Britt and featuring Lauren Standish - focuses on employment barriers and the importance of neuro-inclusive career advising. Lauren shares her non-linear career journey and insights on neurodiversity, explaining terms such as neurodivergent, neurotypical, and neurotype. The conversation delves into the significant challenges neurodivergent individuals face, with unemployment rates higher than the national average. Both Lauren and Reuben emphasize the need for tailored career advising practices to...
2024-11-2625 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDADEI Symposium Series - Using Career Theories to Navigate the Career Issues of VeteransIn this NCDA podcast episode, Dr. Natasha Barnes-Gwynn hosts a conversation with Dr. Linda Holloway about using career theories to address the career issues of Veterans. Dr. Holloway, a Veteran herself, shares personal insights into the mental, physical, and transitional challenges faced by Veterans, such as combat fatigue, frequent relocations, and adapting to civilian work culture. The discussion highlights the importance of translating military skills into civilian job qualifications and explores how theories like Holland's Career Types, Schlossberg's Transition Theory, and Cochran's Narrative Theory can aid career practitioners in supporting Veterans. Ethical considerations, the need for professional...
2024-11-1226 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDADEI Symposium Series - Supporting Trans and Nonbinary ClientsThis episode delves into supporting trans and non-binary clients in career development amidst rising political challenges. Dr. Cheryl Love, a career counselor at the University of California Riverside, hosts Kyle Inselman, the Director of Alumni Career and Professional Development at the University of Denver and independent career coach at Pride in Your Path, LLC. The conversation covers recent legislation impacting the trans community's healthcare access, identity recognition, and job security, particularly in educational and professional settings. It underscores the importance of tailored and informed career services, emphasizing strategies to cope with discriminatory policies, use of chosen names...
2024-10-2229 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDADEI Symposium Series - Can Career Advising Be Decolonized?This episode continues our series of DEI conversations originally featured during the DEI Symposium of the NCDA 2024 Global Career Development Association Conference in San Diego, CA. Dr. Natasha Barnes-Gwynn hosts a discussion with Denise Felder that explores how career advising can be reimagined through a lens of decolonization.What does it mean to decolonize? In many aspects of our lives, the concepts we live by were not developed by people like us. This discussion includes the intersections of career readiness and social justice, particularly focusing on marginalized communities. The conversation covers practical ways to make career development...
2024-10-1526 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDADEI Symposium Series - State of the Union DEIBA Panel led by Dr. Cheryl LoveThis episode kicks off a series of conversations that originated with the DEI Symposium, held at NCDA’s 2024 Global Career Development Conference in San Diego, CA. Dr. Cheryl Love leads this conversation: State of the Union DEIBA Panel: Allyship, Accomplice, and the Mental and Emotional Costs Associated. Panelists include: Dr. Nathaniel Brown, Dr. Natasha Barnes-Gwynn, Kyle Inselman, and Dr. Alicia S. Monroe. The panel discussions the impacts of the current political climate on social identities and career development and address the mental and emotional costs of being allies and accomplices in DEIBA work, emphasizing the im...
2024-10-0838 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDADisability Pride Month with Ken MeekerIn this episode, NCDA Professional Development Director Melissa Venable meets with Ken Meeker to discuss Disability Pride Month. Ken is a writer, speaker, podcaster and Certified Professional Coach providing services through his company, Vitality Career Coaching LLC. Ken is also a member of NCDA’s Diversity Initiatives and Cultural Inclusion Committee and a recent graduate of NCDA’s Leadership Academy.The conversation provides an introduction to Disability Pride Month and recommended resources for career development professionals who may be working with students or clients who have disabilities. Ken emphasizes that you don’t have to be an expert...
2024-07-3021 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDANCDA's International Student Services Committee 2024 Mini-Conference with Dr. Pankaj DesaiIn this episode, Melissa Venable hosts Dr. Pankaj Desai from NCDA’s International Student Services Committee (ISSC). This conversation introduces the annual ISSC Mini-Conference taking place on Friday, August 9, 10:00-4:00pm CST.The virtual conference theme – Charting Your Course: Career Navigation for International Students in a Changing Landscape – includes presentations related to mental health, artificial intelligence, setting up a private practice, non-linear career paths, and more. The discussion also includes information about the International Student Services Committee and how you can get involved. Registration is free and open to all NCDA members, and attendance earns u...
2024-07-2515 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDANCDA Updates: 2024 Conference Overview with Carolyn JonesThis conversation with NCDA President Carolyn Jones provides an overview of the 2024 Global Career Development Conference and reflections on recent accomplishments. Carolyn shares details about the conference theme, The Interconnection of Career Development and Mental Health: Strategies and Techniques to promote Well-Being and Success, and encourages participation in the on-site and virtual events. More information about the on-site conference, to be held in person June 26-28 in San Diego, California, can be found on the Conference Home Page. Registration for the virtual option is also open - the virtual event will be available July 22 through October 31, 2024.
2024-06-0615 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDANCDA and Government Relations with Shelby McIntyre and Elle O’FlahertyLearn more about the work of NCDA’s Government Relations Committee! In this episode Co-Chairs Shelby McIntyre and Elle O’Flaherty share the work of this vital, volunteer committee to help shape NCDA’s nonpartisan policy platform, provide resources to career development professionals, and bring attention to state-level legislation. They emphasize how you can make a difference for your community, students, and clients, through both awareness and collective action. You are also invited to participate in future projects and connect with Shelby and Elle for more information or to get involved.Shelby McIntyre is a career counselor at Pas...
2024-05-1421 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDAWorking with Mid- and Late-Career ClientsThis episode is the third in a three-part series of conversations about career development and collaborative negotiation with Justin Wright (moderator), Tad Mayer, and Carly Inkpen – authors of Finding a Job that Loves You Back. They are joined by Courtney Warnsman, NCDA Trustee for Private Practice, Business-Industry and Agencies. It is not uncommon to reach mid- or later career and not be sure that’s where you want to be. How are the career questions that people face different at this career stage? This conversation addresses mindset, changing fulfillment needs, access to resources, exploring new possibilities, and evalu...
2024-04-2322 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDAStrategies for Working with Reluctant NetworkersThis episode is the second in a three-part series of conversations about career development and collaborative negotiation with Justin Wright (moderator), Tad Mayer, and Carly Inkpen – authors of Finding a Job that Loves You Back. They are joined by Courtney Warnsman, NCDA Trustee for Private Practice, Business-Industry and Agencies. The discussion describes networking as a fundamental concept of connecting with other people, with an understanding that every conversation is a kind of negotiation or exchange. The challenges faced by those with trauma histories and doubts about the possibility of trusting relationships are also addressed.Epi...
2024-04-0924 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDACoaching, Advising, and Counseling Skills: When Do You Use Each One?This episode is the first in a three-part series with Justin Wright (moderator), Tad Mayer, and Carly Inkpen - authors of Finding a Job that Loves You Back - who are joined by Courtney Warnsman, NCDA Trustee for Private Practice, Business-Industry and Agencies. The discussion begins with the development of working definitions of coaching, advising, and counseling as they relate to roles, methodologies, and skills and encourages using different approaches for different needs when working with clients within an ethical scope of practice.Episode 2 – Working with Reluctant NetworkersEpisode 3 – Working with Mid- and Late-Career ClientsLearn more about...
2024-03-2632 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDACareer Exploration in High School with the College BoardThis episode features a conversation with Yoko Kono, Director of Careers and Partnerships at the College Board, and Aurelia Moss, an experienced educator and middle and high school counselor. The conversation is led by NCDA’s Celeste Hall. Celeste has a long history with NCDA including serving as the Trustee for School Counselors and Specialists on the NCDA Board.Most people think about College Board in terms of college admissions only (i.e., PSAT, SAT). But College Board’s mission is to connect all students to opportunities after high school with a goal of providing every student with...
2024-03-1935 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDACareer Readiness for All with the Coalition for Career Development CenterThis episode explores the mission and work of the Coalition for Career Development (CCD) Center. Dr. Sharon Givens, a past president of NCDA and CEO of Training Visions, hosts CCD Board Member and former Chair Dr. Bryan Albrecht, current Board Chair Dr. Annette Parker, and CEO Dr. Eva Mitchell. Dr. Givens also serves as a current CCD Board Member.Demographics are shifting and the world is changing. The U.S. needs to prepare a premier workforce to maintain a role as a world leader and economic stability. The CCD’s founding was driven by industry to address th...
2024-03-1253 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDACareer Development Around the World – Expats (Austria)This episode continues our “Career Development Around the World” series led by Dr. Lakeisha Mathews. Lakeisha is joined by Elizabeth Thomas, an American career counselor working in Vienna, Austria. Elizabeth shares her personal experiences with the challenges of working, and looking for work, outside of your home country. From language barriers and work permit requirements to labor market needs and local hiring practices, it’s important to understand requirements, set expectations, and prepare for success. Elizabeth also shares her perspective on career development work in Austria, which is often connected to career coaching and international relations. The conver...
2024-02-2731 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDAUsing Career Convergence Web Magazine in Your Career Development WorkThe National Career Development Association is excited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of NCDA’s Career Convergence web magazine! In this episode, Career Convergence Editor Melanie Reinersman leads a conversation about how this free, online publication can be used as a resource in your career development work. Melanie is joined by Field Editor Mason Murphy, Co-Associate Features Editor, Candina “Dina” Janicki, and Associate Editor for Post-Secondary, Billie Streufert.The discussion focuses on practical tips for using the magazine to research and apply career development models, identify best practices, explore current trends, inform your research and writing, spark discus...
2024-02-1324 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDACareer Development Around the World - ColombiaThis episode continues our “Career Development Around the World” series led by NCDA Past President Dr. Lakeisha Mathews. And it’s our first bilingual episode. Lakeisha is joined by Marcela Mesa and Maria Clara Leal. Marcela is a psychologist and GCDF in Colombia. She is also co-chair of NCDA’s Global Connections Committee. Maria Clara is a psychologist and career guidance expert whose background in Colombia includes work with public policy and government agencies. She joins the conversation from Spain, with Katherine who provides translation.Unemployment rates are high in Colombia and there is a gap between what emp...
2024-01-2341 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDAInterculturalism and the Responsibility of Leadership with Dr. Sujata IvesIn this episode, Dr. Sujata Ives talks with Melissa Venable, NCDA Director of Professional Development, about the important role of leadership in a world that is growing more diverse. Dr. Ives is the 2023 recipient of NCDA’s Diversity Initiative Award and the current president of the Maryland Career Development Association. She has a genetic condition that affects her vocal cords so that they don’t close completely, resulting in what she describes as a "jiggly" voice. What role are you taking in creating a world you can be proud of? Sujata shares her personal history adapting to a new...
2024-01-0932 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDACareer Development Around the World - JapanIn this episode, NCDA President Lakeisha Mathews (2022-2023) hosts Momoko Asaka, President of the Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA) and CEO and Founder of Veriteworks, Inc. in Tokyo, Japan. Momoko shares that an aging population in Japan, with long life expectancy, is resulting in longer careers and post-retirement careers. The conversation includes the continued impact of remote work post-pandemic, and the increase in government support of career development. Japanese government agencies are picking up on the value of career development, career choice, career assessments, and other career decision making tools, as well as the importance of training career...
2023-12-1219 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDACareer Development Around the World - TaiwanIn this episode, NCDA President (2022-2023) Lakeisha Mathews hosts Ivy Liao, CEO of People Achievement Consulting (PAC), an NCDA strategic partner in Taiwan, Greater China, and Southeast Asia. Ivy provides an overview of career development trends in the region, which include the effects of globalization and geopolitics, an aging workforce, economic transformation, and education and training on the workforce and labor market. The conversation includes current challenges faced by job seekers and how government agencies, educational institutions, and business and industry are working together to create a total solution for career development across the lifespan. The discussion also recognizes...
2023-11-2829 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDAWellness and Career Success with Cornelius Thomas, Meredith Brown, and Reno PalombitThis episode features a conversation for National Career Development Month focused on wellness and career success. Cornelius Thomas, Co-Chair of NCDA’s annual Poetry and Art Contest hosts a discussion with Reno Palombit, Director of Career and Technical Education with Johnston County (NC) Public Schools, and Meredith Brown, Career Services Advisor at Rowan College at Burlington County in New Jersey.The panelists share different perspectives on setting realistic expectations for work-life balance. They also emphasize that everyone learns strategies and boundaries over time and share some of the experiences, habits, and routines that have helped th...
2023-11-2133 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDATransgender Career Issues with Sterling Cruz-HerrIn this episode, Dr. Natasha Barnes, co-chair of NCDA’s Diversity Initiatives and Cultural Inclusion Committee, interviews Sterling Cruz-Herr, founder of TransClue, a trans-owned coaching, training, and consulting company. Sterling shares recent data related to gender identity and addresses the compounding effect of intersectionality on work and careers often experienced by transgender students and clients. The discussion includes mental health considerations, and the potential impact of support initiatives such as affinity groups and mentoring programs. Natasha and Sterling encourage leaders including career development professionals, to promote inclusive and equitable workplaces and practice humility as a helping skill when working wi...
2023-11-1423 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDACareer Development Around the World - ItalyThis episode continues our “Career Development Around the World” series. NCDA President Dr. Lakeisha Mathews and Dr. Rita Chiesa share a conversation about career development trends in Italy. Dr. Chiesa is an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Italy’s University of Bologna. The discussion includes the changing aspects of career planning and goal setting related to remote work and mobility, as well as the challenge of helping students and young professionals understand the importance of informed decision making to set realistic expectations for success. Dr. Chiesa also shares highlights of her current research into how young job se...
2023-10-2426 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDAEmployer-Fit Algorithms and Corporate Culture with Dr. Bret AndersonIn this episode, Dr. Bret Anderson shares his work developing employer-fit algorithm tools and experience with a variety of corporate cultures with NCDA's Director of Professional Development, Melissa Venable. Bret is the President of h2 Communication, LLC, which provides job readiness training, executive coaching, and frontline leadership development. The conversation describes a current shift toward an expectation for work/life balance, led in large part by employees. The challenges of cross-generational workplaces are also addressed. Bret shares examples and observations about how different industries are reacting. The importance of understanding how all of this is impacting the...
2023-10-1030 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDACareer Development Around the World - Latin AmericaThis episode continues our “Career Development Around the World” series. NCDA President Dr. Lakeisha Mathews hosts Alberto Puertas for a conversation about trends in career development in Latin America. A native of Peru, Alberto is an academic and career counselor, and international advising specialist at Brigham Young University. The conversation includes perspectives on similarities and differences across the globe, the ongoing need for government support, how we can validate career development work, and highlights of the work being done in Costa Rica. ResourcesRevisita Latinoamericana de Orientacion 2015-2022International Association for Educational and Vocational Guid...
2023-09-2621 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDACareer Counseling is Mental Health Counseling with Jen Hartman and Galaxina WrightThis episode features a conversation between Jen Hartman and Dr. Galaxina Wright, two recent graduates of NCDA’s Counselor Educator Academy (CEA). Jen is a licensed mental health counselor at Oklahoma State University and Galaxina is an assistant professor in Nova Southeastern University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Their conversation about integrating mental health into career counseling course, as an extension of their CEA experience, learning how to support and teach future counselors about their role in career-related counseling. The discussion includes considerations about the overlap of mental health and career counseling, the need for trauma- and grief-informed stra...
2023-09-1231 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDACareer Development Around the World - CanadaIn this episode, NCDA President Lakeisha Mathews hosts Dr. Candy Ho, an educator, facilitator, and entrepreneur in Canada. Among her many current career development roles, she serves as the Board Chair for CERIC – a charitable organization advancing education and researching career counseling and career development to increase the economic and social well-being of Canadians. Their conversation addresses the challenges of working with diverse populations, including Indigenous populations, as well as the challenges of engaging people in underused career development services. Dr. Ho shares updates on efforts in Canada to recognize all forms of work, paid and unpaid and increase ad...
2023-08-2227 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDACareer Development Around the World - Egypt and the MENA RegionIn this episode, NCDA President Dr. Lakeisha Mathews hosts Randa Helmi. Randa holds the CCSP credential from NCDA and is an active member of the Global Connections Committee (GCC), in addition to her work on career development initiatives in Egypt and the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) Region. The conversation identifies similarities and differences between the career development work happening in the U.S. and Egypt, including challenges faced by students and job seekers and information about current labor market conditions. This episode kicks off our “Career Development Around the World” series.You connect with Randa Helm...
2023-08-0814 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDAAddressing Career Trauma with Amanda Chenkin and Rae Stout - Part 2What techniques can career coaches and counselors use to address career trauma experiences by their students and clients? Building from Part 1 in this short series, Dr. Sharon Givens hosts a conversation that provides practical strategies for working with students and clients who have experienced career trauma. Amanda Chenkin and Rae Stout share techniques for learning how your clients may be holding any trauma through open-ended questions and a narrative approach, and reflecting what you are hearing in their words and seeing in their body language. This episode also emphasizes the importance of asking permission to...
2023-07-2537 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDATrends in Career Development - Recorded at the NCDA 2023 Global Career Development ConferenceEnjoy this bonus content recorded live during session #511 at the National Career Development Association's 2023 Global Career Development Conference in Chicago!Thanks to NCDA Past President Dr. Sharon Givens for guiding the discussion of current trends in career development work, and for the participation of the conference attendees listed below.Rebecca Harrington - Career Specialist, College of DuPage, Ilinois LinkedIn: in/rebecca-a-harringtonYou can also find Rebecca on The Career Ready Podcast from College of DuPage Career Services, and her own show, the Ghostly Podcast.Cheryl Love - Career Counselor, University o...
2023-07-1308 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDAIdentifying Career Trauma with Amanda Chenkin and Rae Stout – Part 1What is career trauma and how might it come up in a counseling or coaching session? In this episode, NCDA Past President Dr. Sharon Givens hosts Amanda Chenkin and Rae Stout for a conversation about career trauma. Amanda and Rae share definitions and insights related to identifying career trauma in the context of career development. They encourage you to explore your own experiences and hold space for others’ career traumas, sharing and modeling examples of the language that can be used and reflecting what you are seeing and hearing in ways that integrate the brain, bo...
2023-07-1131 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDAWorking with Students and Clients who are Disabled or Differently-Abled with Viktoriya SeldenIn this episode, NCDA President Lakeisha Mathews hosts Viktoriya Selden, Founder of Personalized Career Services LLC. Viktoriya works specifically with clients who are navigating disabilities in the workplace and job search. She shares three scenarios that career practitioners may face when working with students or clients who are disabled or differently-abled. The conversation also includes a discussion about disclosure, reasonable accommodations, neurodiversity, person-first language, and self-advocacy. Learn strategies to support your students and clients with the challenges that impact their job searches and work settings. Contact Viktoriya Selden at: selden@pcscareerservices.com.ResourcesAmericans...
2023-05-2334 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDACareer Development with LGBTQIA+ Students and Clients with Jonah FriedmanThis episode is part of Dr. Lakeisha Mathews’s Presidential Series focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This conversation with Jonah Friedman focuses on career development work with LGBTQIA+ clients and students. Jonah is a Licensed Associate Counselor in New Jersey and an NBCC National Certified Counselor currently working with Vita Health.It is the responsibility of the career counselor, coach, and advisor to foster an inclusive office. Lakeisha and Jonah discuss how career practitioners can model inclusive best practices and establish safe environments for everyone. The conversation includes use of personal pronouns, the impact of di...
2023-05-0933 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDAFaith and Career Development with Dr. Ken KeisThis episode features a conversation with Dr. Ken Keis, President and CEO of Consulting Resource Group International, host of the Secrets of Success podcast, and author of multiple books, including The Quest for Purpose: A Self-Discovery Process to Find It and Live it. The focus on faith and career development is part of Dr. Lakeisha Mathews’s Presidential Series dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) topics.Our beliefs are foundational to the choices we make, including those related to jobs and careers. This episode includes strategies to address the subject of faith with students and clients, to...
2023-04-2547 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDASupporting the Career Development of Underrepresented Students with Dr. Eboni Zamani-GallaherThis episode, hosted by NCDA President Dr. Lakeisha Mathews, features a conversation with Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher, Associate Dean for Equity, Justice, and Strategic Partnerships at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Education. They address the critical importance of representation across higher education, including career centers, and the connection of career development and social justice work. The discussion includes the need for early intervention, intentional outreach, and equitable practices in which all students have an opportunity to succeed in their chosen career. Drs. Mathews and Zamani-Gallaher issue a call to action for career practitioners to acknowledge that career development ne...
2023-03-2145 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDAAdvocating for Work-Related Legislation with Diana BaileyThis episode is hosted by NCDA President Lakeisha Mathews. It features a conversation with Diana Bailey, Co-Chair of NCDA’s Government Relations Committee, about work-related legislation and advocacy for career development. They discuss current efforts to pass The Counseling for Career Choice Act, specific agencies currently addressing career development issues, and an upcoming Hill Day during which NCDA representatives will travel to Washington DC to meet with legislators. The conversation includes advice for becoming more informed and how to actively advocate for the students and clients you work with. Contact Diana Bailey at: dibailey@comcast.net.NC...
2023-03-0733 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDAThe CROWN Act: Natural Hair in the Workplace with Dr. Whitney SwannThis episode is part of Dr. Lakeisha Mathews's Presidential Series focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This conversation with Dr. Whitney Swann focuses on natural hair in the workplace. Lakeisha and Whitney share their own experiences, explore strategies for career development professionals and job seekers, and issue a call to action to support the The CROWN Act - which stands for “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair" - a legislative movement to ensure protection against discrimination based on race-based hairstyles.Whitney Swann, PhD, LCMHC, NCC, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Boa...
2023-02-0744 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDAMentoring Myths with an NCDA Panel Led by Karol TaylorThis episode is part of a series celebrating #NationalMentoringMonth. Lots of research on mentoring has helped dispute some myths, but there are still many common misconceptions that hold organizations back from implementing mentoring programs and as a result hold people back from participating in them. Karol Taylor leads a myth-busting conversation with two mentor and mentee pairs from NCDA’s pilot mentoring program: Christian Chan and Yangyang Liu, and Missy Wheeler and Ashley Osborne. The discussion explores expectations of participating in a mentoring relationship, and strategies for building these relationships in your own career with curiosity, commitment, and caring.
2023-01-2438 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDAMentorship Through Professional Associations and Networking with Dr. Skip NilesThis episode is part of a series celebrating #NationalMentoringMonth. It is hosted by Dr. Sharon Givens, visionary leader of NCDA’s pilot mentoring program and a Past President of NCDA. It features a conversation with Dr. Spencer (Skip) Niles, a past NCDA President and current professor of counselor education and Co-Director of the THRIVE Research and Intervention Center at William and Mary. Skip and Sharon share their mentorship and networking experiences, reflecting on the role of the professional association to build a community that fosters and facilitates mentoring relationships through strategies that promote inclusion and connection. Visit the...
2023-01-1735 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDANurturing and Maintaining Mentoring Relationships with Marty ApodacaThis episode is the first in a series celebrating #NationalMentoringMonth. It is hosted by Dr. Sharon Givens, visionary leader of NCDA’s pilot mentoring program and a Past President of NCDA. It features a conversation with Marty Apodaca, NCDA’s current President-Elect-Elect who serves as a mentor in the new program. They not only discuss the importance of communication, empathy, relationship building, acknowledgement of cultural differences, and being open to the mutual learning benefits mentoring can provide, but also provide tips for taking action to maintain and strengthen these relationships.Visit the NCDA website for more information about...
2023-01-1039 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDAParenting in the Workplace with Sharon GlazerThis episode is the first in a new Presidential Series - hosted by NCDA president, Dr. Lakeisha Mathews. It features a conversation about parenting in the workplace with Dr. Sharon Glazer, Professor of Cross-Cultural Industrial and Organizational Psychology at the University of Baltimore. The conversation addresses challenges faced by working parents today and tips for connecting them with resources and strategies to help them thrive, not just survive. Also included in this episode: ideas to inform employer decisions about policies and benefits that impact working parents and a call for more integration of systems, laws, and policies that support...
2022-12-1342 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDALinkedIn for Career Development Professionals with Jeremy SchifelingThis episode features a conversation between Melissa Venable, NCDA Director of Professional Development, and Jeremy Schifeling, LinkedIn insider and author. Jeremy shares advice for career practitioners working with students and clients who are exploring careers and actively searching for jobs. He provides advice about TikTok, LinkedIn’s #OpenToWork feature, and tips for making sure profiles get found. Learn more about common LinkedIn mistakes and the importance of recruiters on the platform. Jeremy also shares helpful suggestions for career practitioners who want to connect with potential clients via LinkedIn. Connect with Jeremy Schifeling:Profile: https://www.linkedin.com...
2022-12-0825 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDAA Discussion About the Landscape of Career Development in 2022 with Cornelius Thomas, Irma Bode, and Kymmie CartledgeThis episode features a conversation about preparing K-12 students for career development and the future of work. The conversation is led by Cornelius Thomas, Co-Chair of NCDA’s Poetry and Art Contest, with Career Development Coordinators (CDCs) Irma Bodie and Kymmie Cartledge. This episode captures trends the panelists are seeing with employers, the resources they are using right now with students, and how they are helping students understand employer expectations and explore career options. The following questions guide the conversation:What are we seeing from candidates and employers as experts in the field?What are the comprehensive resources yo...
2022-11-2256 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDAAdvocacy for Career Development in K-12 Schools with Drs. Brian Hutchison, Katy Leigh-Osroosh, and Grace WambuThis episode, hosted by Brian Hutchison, PhD Principal of Global Career Guy and a former NCDA Board member, features a conversation about the importance of career development in school counseling with Associate Professor of Counseling, Grace Wambu, EdD, LAC, NCC, and Assistant Professor of School Counseling, Katy Leigh-Osroosh, PhD, NCC. They share ways that school counselors can advocate for career development work and ideas for creating energy around career development in schools at all levels. Grace and Katy also share their experiences and research in working with diverse student populations, to include African immigrants and Indigenous students...
2022-10-2530 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDACareer Development Support for Immigrants, Refugees, and International Students with Yuliia Sobko, M.S. and Candida Pouchie, Ed.S.This episode features a conversation between Candida Pouchie and Yuliia Sobko, Career Consultants at the University Career Center of the University of Texas at Dallas. They share career-related challenges and strategies for career professionals to holistically help immigrants, refugees, and international students build their careers. Yuliia and Candida also provide tips for connecting with these students and client populations in an initial session to explore and understand their unique needs with compassion and empathy. For more information, explore the following NCDA Resources: NCDA’s International Student Services CommitteeMulticultural Career Counseling Competencies
2022-10-1122 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDANCDA’s Competency-based Credentials with Aaron LesonThis episode is hosted by NCDA president, Dr. Sharon Givens – it features a conversation with NCDA’s Director of Credentialing, Aaron Leson. This conversation includes an overview of the five current credentialing options, frequently asked questions from prospective credential applicants, and tips for credential holders on how to earn continuing education credit. For more information, review NCDA’s credentialing webpage and contact Aaron Leson: aleson@ncda.org.
2022-09-2729 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDAThe Role of Mental Health in Career Development with Dr. Seth C. W. HaydenThis episode is the third in our Presidential Series - hosted by NCDA president, Dr. Sharon Givens – it features a conversation with Dr. Seth C. W. Hayden, a licensed mental health counselor and associate professor of counseling at Wake Forest University. This conversation addresses the interconnectedness of mental health and career development and the goal of providing services that best reflect the lives of those we serve. Learn more about Dr. Hayden’s work at: https://counseling.graduate.wfu.edu/faculty-staff/dr-seth-hayden/.
2022-09-1327 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDAMapping the Future of Undergraduate Career Education with Melanie Buford and Michael Stebleton, PhDThis episode is hosted by Brian Hutchison, Principal of Global Career Guy and a former NCDA Board member. It features a conversation with Melanie Buford and Michael Stebleton, two editors of the new publication Mapping the Future of Undergraduate Career Education. They discuss their approach to this work, which brings together a collection of diverse authors working at the intersection of career education and experiential education with a goal of preparing students for the world of work well beyond their first job after graduation.
2022-08-2147 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDAConnecting DEIB and Career Development Work with Dr. Monica P. BandThis episode is the second in our Presidential Series - hosted by NCDA president, Dr. Sharon Givens – it features a conversation with Dr. Monica P. Band, licensed mental health counselor and mental health justice advocate. This courageous conversation addresses how career development professionals can advocate for students, clients, and themselves to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) as leaders and practitioners in the field. Learn more about Dr. Band’s work at https://www.drmonicapband.com.
2022-08-0853 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDADEI Strategies in Career Development: Student and Employer Perspectives with Roderick Lewis, MBA, CPCThis episode is hosted by NCDA president, Dr. Sharon Givens and features a conversation with Roderick Lewis, MBA, CPC, author of The Employer Anti-Racism and Gender Equality Scorecard and Director of External Relations, Marketing, and Analytics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's University Career Services. Connect with Roderick Lewis on LinkedIn and by email: lewisrod@gmail.com.
2022-05-2435 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDANCDA Updates: 2022 Conference Overview with Dr. Sharon GivensThis conversation with NCDA President Dr. Sharon Givens features an overview of the 2022 Global Career Development Conference, reflections on recent accomplishments, and an update on NCDA programs and collaborations. More information about the upcoming hybrid conference, to be held in person June 27-29 and virtually July 20-21, can be found at NCDA.org.
2022-05-2117 minCareer Practitioner Conversations with NCDAThe Future of Work with Dr. Yvonne ThayerIn this first part of our Presidential Series, NCDA President Dr. Sharon Givens and workforce expert Dr. Yvonne Thayer discuss trends associated with the future of work and how these trends impact workers, employers, and career development professionals. This episode was captured from the NCDA webinar series. To view the full session, including Q&A with the live audience, visit NCDA.org.
2022-04-0642 min
Women of Dodgeball PodcastS2 E7: Women of the NCDA - Cassie Weaver & Leslie EllisonCheckout the third episode of the “Women of the NCDA” series! We talk with Cassie Weaver and Leslie Ellison about their time and experiences playing in the National Collegiate Dodgeball Association in the US.Listen in to hear us talk about their experiences; the good, the bad, the great, and the ugly. Also, what some of the challenges were, what the NCDA did well, and advice they gave for women playing in US College Dodgeball!
2021-03-151h 50Women of Dodgeball PodcastS1 E9: Women of the NCDA - Sam Hutter & Treanna BidlackCheck out the second episode of the Women of the NCDA series! We talk with Sam Hutter and Treanna Bidlack about their time and experience's playing in the National Collegiate Dodgeball Association in the USListen in to hear us talk about their experiences; the good, the bad, the great, and the ugly. Also, what some of the challenges were, what the NCDA did well, and give advice for women playing in US College Dodgeball!
2020-10-261h 41Women of Dodgeball PodcastS1 E5: Rebecca Shappell - Being a Woman in the NCDACheck out the first episode of the Women of the NCDA series! We talk with Rebecca Shappell about her new role as the Director of Female Engagement for the National Collegiate Dodgeball Association.Listen in to hear us talk frank about what it's like being a woman playing in the NCDA, what some of the challenges are, how we can improve, and ideas on how to grow women’s participation in US College Dodgeball! Also, a cheeky sneak peak on some rising stars in the league!!
2020-09-281h 20
Average Joes' PodcastAverage Joes’ Podcast Reunion
Jazzy Josh Raymer, Zac Newton, Alex Heichelbech, and the illustrious Felix Perrone host a reunion podcast to discuss their time in the NCDA and how much the game have changed.
2020-04-131h 37
Ball Out DodgeballEP 14: NCDA CollaborationToday Brett and Myles sit down with NCDA President Hunter Ford and League Expansion/Retention Chair Jacob Leski. Talking about the future of college dodgeball and how dodgeball is effected by COVID-19. Taking about how Ball Out can help the NCDA and how we should be very excited for the coming dodgeball. Tune in for some special drops and go follow the NCDA Dodgeball social pages.
2020-04-091h 01Average Joes' PodcastAJP 2019-08-01: A New Nationals?
Wow, it’s been a little bit since the last formal podcast. With a proposal by Kevin Bailey to reformat Nationals, Mario Romanelli and Zigmas Maloni are joined by new President Hunter Ford to discus the proposal. We also recap the Akron Leadership Conference.
2019-08-0546 minAverage Joes' PodcastAJP 2017-11-16: Quadrennial 6v6With four new teams expanding the League’s boundaries, Mario Romanelli introduces the idea of a 6v6 event happening every four years. Mario, Felix and Zigmas discuss. This uses extra audio from last week’s recording session, so intros and outros are the same as last week.
2017-11-1720 minAverage Joes' PodcastAJP 2017-11-09: Stevenson & Medical ConcernsMario, Felix, and Zig discuss Stevenson’s first wins and how they’ve adapted to the new 12 v 12 ruleset, then launch into a topical medical concern discussion and how our … Continue reading "AJP 2017-11-09: Stevenson & Medical Concerns"
2017-11-0932 minAverage Joes' PodcastAJP 2017-07-25: Pre Season Vote DiscussionAs we enter the voting season that defines our rulebook, policy, and bylaws for the upcoming season, Hunter and Zig took some time to discuss a couple of the proposals that made it onto the ballot.
Make sure your team has voted!
P2 Min Games Required for Nationals Participation 0:00
P8 Nationals Scheduling 5:30
R4 Shot Clock Officating Mechanics 10:20
R5 Shot Clock Counted Up 16:10
R7 Blood Rule 24:50
*I’m sorry for all the plosive explosions (the least interesting explosion there is in all of media). Couldn’t fix all of them in post.
2017-07-2835 minAverage Joes' PodcastAJP 2017-02-10: BEAST & BobcatsThe first episode of the calendar sees Mario and Hunter recapping the BEAST, then previewing some of the games at the Bobcat Bash. Zig is also stumbling around in there … Continue reading "AJP 2017-02-10: BEAST & Bobcats"
2017-02-1144 minAverage Joes' PodcastAJP 2016-10-31: HalloweenFor this Halloween episode we included no holiday references. But Mario and Zig recap the games played this weekend and have a couple rants about rules and officiating! Quick episode here, enjoy my static mic, apologizes in advance.
2016-11-0128 minAverage Joes' PodcastAJP 2016-05-04: Of Schedules and Nationals HostsOur first recorded podcast after Nationals. As Mario has headed back “weast”, we use the four prospective National 2017 hosts as springboards for cerebral road tripping, voting rights rambles, and Eastern team travel restrictions. Not to be underdone after discussing the four bids, we launch into a small preview of the proto-scheduled events of the fall. Name your events cool stuff so we may be entertained!
We go over my 30 minute limit, and it really kills me because of the rendering time. We’ll have to cut our existential rants in the future. Enjoy!
2016-05-0548 minAverage Joes' PodcastCentral Michigan University Pre-National’s Podcast
Members of Central Michigan’s Club Dodgeball team, Mike Riley, Kris Kohler, Ian Ryan, Shane Willette and Zach Bachner get together to give their two-cents on the season as a whole. They discuss matches they would like to see at Nationals, their top-five best throwers and catchers in the league, who they would take with them into OT and a farewell to players who are about to play in their last Nationals.
2016-04-1351 minAverage Joes' PodcastAJP 2016-03-14: First taste of Nationals (…Policy).
Mario and Zig go over the potential policies and rules in that continual evolution of the NCDA. Zig proposes an even team rule and Mario proposes a consecutive match limits. We even launch into talking about future flavors of NCDA play.
All that an more, try a listen!
Edited by Mario Romanelli.
2016-03-1439 minAverage Joes' PodcastAJP 2016-02-22: MDC PreviewA preview of the 2016 Michigan Dodgeball Cup, as well as touching on the All Star Game and some Nationals previews.
2016-02-221h 05Average Joes' PodcastAJP 2016-02-15: Alumni PodcastThis edition of Average Joes’ includes a slew of angry old alumni with lots of complaining and name dropping of old teams that aren’t even in the League anymore! But … Continue reading "AJP 2016-02-15: Alumni Podcast"
2016-02-1634 minAverage Joes' PodcastAJP 2016-01-13: Ranking + League IdeasAfter a short recap of the Chicago Dodgeball Open, Mario Romanelli bounces some questions off Felix Perrone and Zig. The topics: some ranking insights and future expansion ideas to facilitate … Continue reading "AJP 2016-01-13: Ranking + League Ideas"
2016-01-1431 minAverage Joes' PodcastAJP 2016-01-05: CDO PreviewIn this Episode of the Average Joes Podcast, your hosts Zigmas Maloni and Grant Herrejon discuss a preview of the Chicago Dodgeball Open held this upcoming Saturday.
2016-01-0623 minAverage Joes' PodcastAJP #40: First Half of 2016 RecapIn the 40th Episode of the Average Joes Podcast, your hosts Kevin Bailey, Jacob Leski, Colin O’Brien, and Felix Perrone discuss the current standings, upsets and surprises, highlights of the Fall semester, give shoutouts to the recipients of their unofficial midseason rewards, and talk about upcoming tournaments (including Nationals), and finish off with their bold predictions for the rest of the season.
2015-12-1251 minAverage Joes' PodcastAJP #39: Towson EditionJoin Sean Smith and Jonathan Shaw as they recap early season action and preview upcoming tournaments!
2015-10-071h 10Average Joes' PodcastAJP #38: 2015-16 Season KickoffJoin Sean Smith, Kevin Bailey, and players from around the league as they get ready for the much anticipated 2015-16 NCDA season!
2015-09-1152 minAverage Joes' Podcast2015 Fireside Chat #02Our second episode on the discussion of rules and policy details the following topics!
League Ambassadors
Season Definition
Substitutions and Timeouts
2015-05-021h 04Average Joes' Podcast2015 Fireside Chat #01THROUGH THE POWER of technology, we’re going to start a process where invite the PUBLIC GENERAL to converse about the proposed rules and policy that can be found on the forum. It will be about an hour long recorded event. The purpose is to start a conversation, touch base with what we are as an organization, and what we need to be in the future.
This episode’s topics:
Roster increases
the Shot Clock and Mechanics
Forfeits
the ASG
The format of Nationals.
2015-04-251h 12Average Joes' PodcastGVSU Nationals Preview PodcastGVSU captains: Kevin Bailey, Dylan Fettig, and Aaron Terenzi preview Nationals 2015 held at Western Kentucky University.
2015-04-1029 minAverage Joes' PodcastGVSU PodcastGVSU players Kevin Bailey, Dylan Fettig, Aaron Terenzi, and Austin Morley recap the tournaments from the second half of the season, and preview those to come.
2015-03-1240 minAverage Joes' PodcastAJP #37: Winter Break 2014-2015This edition of Average Joes’ Podcast was recorded over the winter break! Join the Content Team as they discuss the first half and prepare for the second.
2015-01-1941 minAverage Joes' PodcastAJP: GVSU Edition #3GVSU Captain Kevin Bailey, Assistant Captains Dylan Fettig and Aaron Terenzi, along with teammate Austin Morley, recap the matches that have taken place so far this season, and preview a the BGSu Invite and Beltway Bash 2.0.
Published under the Average Joes’ Podcast Umbrella.
2014-10-1643 minAverage Joes' PodcastAJP: Towson #3Sean Smith and Jonathan Shaw are back to start off the season with the first Average Joes’ Podcast. Towson recaps the Opening Matches of the season, ang gives us a long, in depth preview of the GVSU Invite and JMU’s Fall Brawl. We also have some talk on Towson’s first dodgeball nights and what that could mean for their future identity.
Published under the Average Joes’ Podcast umbrella.
2014-09-281h 08Average Joes' PodcastNCDA Alumni Podcast: February 2014In the latest episode of the soon-to-be-renamed NCDA Alumni Podcast, the Aluminati discuss the Michigan Dodgeball Cup, Nationals 2014, and dodgeball outside the NCDA. Big questions are raised – Will Nationals ever get too big? Do the results of the MDC affect your view of the favorites heading into Nationals? – and everyone revels in the chance to make fun of McCarthy’s black eye.
2014-02-2255 minAverage Joes' PodcastAJP #34: Officiating and the 2014 RulebookIn a short episode of AJP, Sam and Zigmas layout the changes in the 2014 Rulebook, as well as a small chat about Officiating. The League is always improving day by day.
Includes a shameless plug of having your own personal NCDA Rulebooklet! It’s easy to read and only $5!
2013-10-1035 minAverage Joes' PodcastAJP Special: Alumni Podcast Nationals 2013The Aluminati host another edition of Average Joes’ Podcast!
The NCDA alumni sign off for the season with a full recap of Nationals 2013: favorite moments, big surprises, overachieving teams, injuries and breaking down the All-Nationals teams. The alumni will be back over the summer with an episode focused on recruiting and fundraising. Thanks for listening!
2013-04-3059 minAverage Joes' PodcastAJP Special: Alumni Podcast March 2013It’s an Average Joes’ Special!
NCDA Alumni Edition:
The second NCDA Alumni podcast is a real beefcake. Hosts Josh Raymer, Aleks Bomis, Leslie Ellison, Jason Hallman, Ryan Menn and Kate Takeda talk memories, injuries, opening rush, roster reduction, rule changes, women in dodgeball and preview Nationals 2013. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this one.
2013-03-301h 21Average Joes' PodcastAJP Special: Alumni Podcast Jan 2013It’s an Average Joes’ Special!
NCDA Alumni Edition:
We’ll just say this is part of Alumni Appreciation Month!
The Alumni talked about upping the roster size for Nationals, on the court etiquette, the All Star Game format, league retention, the future of the NCDA and took guesses at what DePaul’s haka what would be.
It was myself (Josh Raymer), Bomis, McCarthy, Leslie Ellison, Jason Hallman and Ryan Menn. Listeners will understand what the following picture is, once they get about 10 minutes into the podcast.
2013-02-0752 minAverage Joes' PodcastAJP #24Hosts Mike Van Ermen and Sam Hiller talk about the UK Invite, Maryland Round Robin, JMU vs VCU, and MSU vs GVSU.
They also talk about the greatest games ever played in the NCDA, the teams of the semester, the teams to watch for next semester, and a brief preview of the Chicago Dodgeball Open.
2012-12-0729 min