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Jobsharing And BeyondJobsharing And Beyond#ItsPossible Series with guest Tracy OyekanmiWelcome to the #ItsPossible Canada Career Month Series! With this year's theme, I have created a series of 10 conversations to talk about aspects of one's career that are beyond the typical job search. I am very appreciative to welcome as my third guest Tracy Oyekanmi.  In 10 years, Tracy has worked at the intersection of product marketing and internal Communications management on campaign budgets between $50,000- $4million for some of the world's best brands such as Apple, Mercedes Benz, United Arab Emirates Airlines, TetraPak, Chevron to mention a few and led teams of 2-400 p...2021-11-2224 minThe Time Is NowThe Time Is NowBalancing parenting and business while growing visibility – With Tracy OyekanmiBalancing parenting with starting and growing your own business as a solopreneur is never easy. Add in a couple of international relocations AND a full-time job and it might seem impossible, but Tracy Oyekanmi is doing it all. As a parent and an entrepreneur, Tracy has found ways to juggle family life, career and her passion for helping others develop their careers abroad. In this week’s episode, she shares her story as well as the tools and techniques she uses to grow growing her visibility and make her toddler a priority. I had to be ruthlessly honest with myself on...2021-11-0846 minJust Landed - The Immigrant StoryJust Landed - The Immigrant StoryIt‘s a Wrap -End of Season OneFebruary 2021, when I launched Tushauriane Podcast, I had no experience interviewing and did not know what to expect with this podcast. Without a doubt I knew I wanted to provide a forum where immigrants can share their experiences to benefit new newcomers, immigrants or those planning to immigrate. The results were affirmative and evident by the overwhelming response of guests that wanted to be on the show.  I knew I needed a team, after the third episode I was joined by my co- host Khairun-nisaa. Excited to announce season one is complete with: ✅ 1K+...2021-07-1736 minOur Canadian Experience—the podcastOur Canadian Experience—the podcastSucceeding from Offer to First 90 days.As internationally trained professionals, there are many resources on getting our first jobs in North America, but not many about succeeding on the job and thriving. This episode discusses how to hit the ground running in your first 90 days from the offer letter stage.Tracy Oyekanmi comes bearing gifts with proven methods that have results with her clientele. Tracy is the founder of Visible at Work and a career visibility coach. She also hosts a podcast series, Visible at Work.Listen, take notes and take action!2021-07-0440 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 51 A Unique Experience of Working Abroad in the Same Continent with Folu AdeyeyeThis Q3 episode is with a special guest and old classmate!  Folu Adeyeye is a brand marketing and digital professional passionate about marketing and innovation with a deep love for Africa. He's constantly working on exciting projects even as he leads the African Leadership University in Mauritius.  We catch up on old times and also talk about Folu's experience even though his working is still in Africa and he highlights the common feelings we have about moving abroad-even if it is within the same continent. The outcome of being open-minded is that you get to understand how best to engage wi...2021-03-3046 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 50 Top 3 things to advance your Career AbroadAdvancement means different things for different people.... But it also means that you are making progress and progress comes by action and action comes by doing the 3 major things we discuss on this episode. This is for you; If you feel stuck since you moved abroad and want to know where to focus your energy  Know that stepping out of your comfort zone will be great for you but you don't know where to begin Need to cutback on the hustle and wants to embrace flow and stability in your life abroad Ps. If you missed the Career Masterclass, catch t...2021-03-2119 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 49 Dealing with Career FailuresNever- Ever- Ever Have i heard anyone say they love failures! It is painful, it sucks, it feels defeating but it is a cycle of life and happens more often that we imagine when we are in a different country abroad!. On this episode, I speak to you if you feel the biggest risk you took moving abroad was a failure or the biggest change you've taken recently in their career.  Sometimes the failure of a project doesn't have to be on you, external circumstances beyond your control can play a role too Look more at the lessons learnt and n...2021-03-1416 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 48 Finding opportunities abroad when it seems impossible Interview with David Mc NeillOn this week's guest episode, I speak with David McNeill the founder of Expat Empire.  Prior to building Expat Empire, David left the United States in 2014 after working in Investment Banking and and Product Management and has since lived in Tokyo, Berlin, and Porto. David started Expat Empire because he has a genuine passion for living abroad. He is also the host of Expat Empire Podcast and Author of Passport to Working in Japan. As the founder of Expat Empire, David McNeill is focused on inspiring people to move abroad and showing them how to do it. In addition to p...2021-02-2831 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 47 Telling your story with a Career Portfolio; How to build one and what should be in itYour story as discussed in the past two weeks must be invite others to continue a conversation with you and a Career Portfolio will help you merge your past, present and future career story in one document. Listen to this episode so you can create a portfolio and put the right type of information in it. You should listen to this episode, if you still spend more time rambling instead of giving relevant information about your career achievements. I broke down this process in detail in a career masterclass. Catch the replay at www.visibleatwork.com/masterclass Send your questions...2021-02-2117 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 46 Why your past Career Story plays a Role in Your Future PT2We dive deeper from last week's episode about leaning into your past story, why it is so important and how it plays a key role in your future abroad. Plus why companies want diverse candidates but they also want to be sure they get the right type of diverse candidates. I share insights into what the companies are thinking but don't want to tell you and how you can use it to your advantage and where to start from. If you catch this episode first, then listen to Ep.45, then come back to listen to Ep 46. OR You could listen...2021-02-1508 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 45 Why your past Career Story Plays a Role in your FutureEveryone has a story but sometimes we think our story is too messy, too plain to even share.  In this episode, I explain why your past story is important using the UNDERDOG to TOPDOG methodology by bringing past events in the economy to the fore and how that can translate to our careers as well. Send in your questions to hello@visibleatwork.com 2021-02-0710 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 44 Rethinking a New Quality of Life with Dayana RebolledoStarting all over in a new country often brings us to confront our fears and so many other aspects of life. This is what happened to Dayana Robolledo when she moved from Venezuela to Canada at 17! She's now a Marketing and Project Manager in one of the biggest Fortune 500 Consumer Package Goods business in the world, and also a life coach. Dayana shares the bold decisions she took to get there and how learning English didn't stop her from achieving her dreams. You'll learn that : How not to be afraid to get your foot...2021-02-0125 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 43 How to Build Momentum with your career goalsMotivation is never enough to push us through the New Year highs and lows but there's a way to build that momentum even when its not convenient. On this solo episode, you will realize that the same principles your bank offers you on growing your income can also be used to grow your career! In fact, It can keep you striving for more when motivation has long disappeared. I'm routing for you and I want to see you win. Feel free to send your questions to hello@visibleatwork.com2021-01-2412 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 42 What your Inaction is costing youHave you ever tried to plan something with a friend and the person always said, "I'll get back to you later" but they never get around to doing it or giving you an answer? And at the end of the day, you stop bothering to include them in any of your plans? Well, that's how we sound too sometimes when we overthink stuff, self-sabotage, and still feel bad for not doing anything about the information we get on something.  On this episode, calculate the TRUE cost of what your inaction may be costing you. I a...2021-01-1831 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 41 Ways to ditch the "New Year Goals" overwhelmNew Year, New You? Is it?  Does it feel like a New Year? Whether we "feel" it or not , I welcome you to 2021 to kickstart season 2. Instead of listing goals, I took a different route to share how I've been intentional in the new calendar year so maybe it would give you a different perspective on your new year goals. Our career strategies and tips will kick off next week, to leave a question, email hello@visibleatwork.com 2021-01-1016 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 40 Why an Additional Degree is not Enough for Career AdvancementThe common mistake immigrants make even when you're highly-skilled is to immediately get another degree even they recently had one after moving.  There is nothing wrong with that! At the same time when you dig deeper, you are only dealing with the symptoms and not the root cause of your lack of opportunities.  If you are struggling to use your degree and skills to the fullest capacity as you envisioned, then maybe you need a different approach. Before you get another degree in the new year, listen to this episode. To end season 1, I wrap up with a solo episode on...2020-11-0213 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 39 Building a professional footprint online using TikTok with Tayde GonzalezTayde Gonzalez leverages TikTok to educate people. She was selected by TikTok for their creator learning program and now she teaches professionals to use TikTok to build a solid digital footprint. Having moved from Mexico to California as a young girl, she experienced first-hand how her foreign experience as a Spanish speaking lady, gave an opportunity to work in product design in the fashion industry to travel around the world. We are reminded to "always be proud of your culture and were you come from, you never know what door it can open for you". Beyond work, Tayde shares how...2020-10-2530 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 38 Important Phases of Career Planning AbroadDo you want to know what areas to focus on during your career planning abroad? Then this solo episode is all about understanding how your knowledge of planning comes with a responsibility of what phase to know where you are and what you should focus on during each phase. Want to learn more? Visit https://www.visibleatwork.com/start Have questions? Send them to hello@visibleatwork.com 2020-10-1815 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 37 A tribute to the girl child and her careerToday is International Day of the Girl Child and this episode addresses challenges females face in their career. Now imagine the Intersectionality being a foreign trained professional abroad. I hope we will leave the world better for the girl child coming to have a better career and supportive co-workers.2020-10-1116 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 36 Why Career Planning Abroad is importantHaving a career planning strategy this last quarter can give a great headstart in 2021. On this solo episode, I breakdown different ways your career planning can help your next move beyond a job search. We also got to celebrate 1,000 + downloads!  Feel free to send your questions to hello@visibleatwork.com Want to learn more? Visit https://www.visibleatwork.com/start2020-10-0423 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 35 Keeping the same career across 3 continents with Karla FraserThe business of Higher Education and supporting international students remains at the core of why Karla Fraser once worked in Afghanistan! And other countries as you'd hear on this episode.  She speaks about international students needs and how to adapt and also reminds us what to do when in doubt after you move.  Remember why you moved.  Plus how to build a community for support.  Family support is very important too and how to  take advantage of activities that will help you stay grounded.2020-09-2734 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 34 3 Things stopping your Career AbroadHaving a career abroad is totally different from having a job abroad. If you want to build a career, you need to look at 3 things stopping your career abroad and deal with it. On this solo episode, i explain that it is never too late and why its dangerous to seek career perfection.2020-09-2011 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 33 Finding your voice abroad- Get credit for your workEven though it is necessary, it doesn't come naturally to a lot of foreign trained professionals who grew up in being modest about your achievements.  On this solo episode, finding your value in a new country is important as it is one way for you to stand out for the work you do in your career.  I show you how to: Why getting the credit when you've done the work reduces the likelihood of bias to question your abilities. If you don't choose You, how would others choose you Identify the metrics to lookout fo...2020-09-1411 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 32 How to Excel on a Team Panel AbroadIn this solo episode, I discuss how to excel on a team panel when working abroad. There are three (3) ways to know who you should expect on a team panel and how to excel when presenting to such people. You can also apply this strategy during virtual and in-person meetings. Find out the type of people on the panel; this way you can know how best to get their attention and relay your message. Always remember to finish up your meeting with how it fits into the OKR Organization's Key Results. Send your questions to...2020-09-0612 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 31 Adapting to a Foreign Culture Abroad with Dr. Yusuf J. UgrasThis episode is a full circle moment for me in training about Work Cultures. I interviewed my former professor, Dr Yusuf Ugras, Ph.D who is faculty with the MBA program at La Salle University Philadelphia and has consulted for several multinational organizations and educational institutions on working professionals and international audiences. Dr. Ugras brings over 30 years of academic experience. He has made presentations at various conferences including UPCEA, AACSB International, Mid Atlantic Association of Colleges of Business Administration (MAACBA), American Accounting Association, European Management Accounting Conference, Management Accounting Research Symposia, and Philadelphia Controllers Conference.  H...2020-08-3138 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 30 Re-branding your Transferable SkillsIt takes intentional to rebuild your transferable skills but it all starts with re-branding your professional experience as transferable skills. On the solo episode, I breakdown the different steps to re-branding your skills. Before you start, remember that personal branding equals reputation management Always build a link between your skills and specialization in your old role and your new role Have confidence in your transition- You did before, you can do it again Build a new narrative for yourself And don't forget to Re-introduce yourself in a...2020-08-2413 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 29 How to kickstart being a Leader without the title yet AbroadFor you to be a highly-skilled Immigrant/ foreign professional, you already have leadership qualities and even held leadership positions before moving. But when you move, sometimes to move forward you may have taken a few steps back, taken roles without much leadership responsibilities and you still need to exhibit that. On the solo episode, I discuss 3 ways to start exhibiting that leadership material even without a title yet. I say "yet" because you'll get there soon enough.  You've got this. Listen and commit to the process. 1. Engage in high leveraging activities in your role.  2. Document a lot! Documenting is important th...2020-08-1613 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 28 Why Your Silence could be Killing Your Career AbroadIn this solo episode, I reveal the 4 myths that keep you from speaking up in meetings. This impacts your ability to connect with your bosses, team members and ability to be visible effortlessly in your career.2020-08-0912 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 27 You are the Product Abroad Interview with Ravi JayagopalRavi Jayagopal is a Business Coach, 6-time Author, Speaker, Podcaster- Subscribeme.fm and Cuttothechase.fm (2 shows), full-time Entrepreneur, Digital Marketer, Online Course Creator, WordPress Plugin Creator & Evangelist, an Amateur Ventriloquist. He has been selling online since 1997 and has created and sold several information products. But before all of this, Ravi made that leap and moved to the US as a computer engineer during the internet boom and also faced the struggle of a highly-skilled Immigrant , resettling with his family while building a business on the side. Soon enough, his several business ideas have become wildly successful and he shares openly...2020-07-3138 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 26 Using grit to succeed abroad Roman ProkopchukRoman Prokopchuk is a 2nd generation Immigrant who moved from Ukraine as a little boy to USA but he traces his success in business- Novazora Digital Agency and Digital Savage podcast to the grit he saw his grandparents display. Roman advises us that When moving to find new opportunities, it is important that you understand the type of role you want to get and your expectations or what you want to get out of it.  He also opens up about dealing with life situations. "Each rough experience that we go through in life prepares us for the next rough experience".2020-07-1922 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 25 Explaining a Gap on Your Resume with Sonal BahlSonal Bahl has lived many career lives in one and now helps others supercharge their careers! Originally from India, Sonal has lived and worked in Chile, Uruguay, France and now resides in Belgium.  She speaks English, French, Hindi and Spanish and can conduct business in all four! As a HR manager who has also experienced gaps in her resume to due to moving abroad, she breaks down the strategy to win with what seems like a chicken and egg situation.  If you are in search for local experience in your new location before re-entering your in...2020-07-1350 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 24 How to be result oriented in your work Stan Van Workum Stan's journey from growing up in Netherlands, schooling in Sweden to work in New Zealand is admirable as he discusses his goal to work for one of the Big 4s in consulting to ultimately growing his own technology company abroad. He reminds us to: Never give up!! regardless of the number of times you've been rejected. Know that the best way to improve communication skills is by practicing, Not turn down opportunities that'll help you improve on your skills. Be encouraged to take care of our mental health and s...2020-07-0537 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 23 When you need to re-certify to practice Abroad. How Moyosore Balogun did it 1.5 years!Having the right to practice in a new location takes a lot of resilience, courage and focus. This is exactly what Nigerian trained lawyer, Moyosore Balogun in less than two years. Moyo tells everything about her transition from schooling to understand Canadian work culture What she did when her professor felt she wouldn't pass her exams or qualify  Moyo always advices us to ;  Always reject negative opinions, you can never know until you've tried. Never be too shy to ask for help, Find ways to network especially if...2020-06-2821 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 22 Making the minority experience transparent in Corporate.Our guest,  Toby Egbuna co-founded Dyversifi- An anonymous career insight platform for diverse employees for other minorities to learn what how to succeed at a certain company and what it’s like to work there. We discuss Toby's personal experience as a minority in corporate America. The dichotomy of being a 1st generational immigrant- Understanding the complexities of seen as not being African enough or being American enough. How your minority/diversity experience is different from person to person and can also come with opportunities. To share your experience as a min...2020-06-2221 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 21 Leading Global Teams- How to succeed working Abroad with Travis AmesManaging a globally diverse team is interesting and also comes with a sense of responsibility.  On this bonus episode, Travis Ames, Vice President Consumer Devices at Microsoft Canada discusses the importance of building trust before visibility and his personal experience also while working abroad. Key Takeaways: Find ways to stay relevant in a team by constantly looking for areas where you can make a difference even beyond the scope of your core job. Always take time to learn new skills beyond your core job. This way it'll be easy to fill i...2020-05-3125 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 20 Why Credibility is the New Currency Post COVID-19What you need beyond money in this pandemic is another type of currency. The one that will be a hedge against the changes.  The credibility to maintain your role as an essential asset to the organization and the credibility to find better opportunities in the midst of a "scarce" job pool right now.  Also, get the BONUS follow-up tracker to help you build your credibility currency here https://bit.ly/credcurrency  This is the currency you need to spend beyond money. Find out how.  Send your questions to be answered in AMA Sessions to h...2020-05-1817 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 19 Building a Crisis Plan for your CareerToday's crisis might be the best foundation to plan ahead of another crisis.  On this episode, i share a crisis framework you can adapt to your career. Happy International Worker's Day! Keep sending your questions to hello@visibleatwork.com2020-05-0118 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 18 My boss thinks i'm not working hard enough!Ask Me Anything sessions are on! Send your questions to hello@visibleatwork.com2020-04-1412 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 17 How do i deal with my emotions about my career in COVID-19Ask Me Anything sessions are on!  Send your questions to hello@visibleatwork.com2020-04-0513 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkPodcast UpdateNO more podcasts? or There's more?? Listen to find out what's new. The email to reach out once again is hello@visibleatwork.com2020-03-2505 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 16 Moving for love? Mindset shifts to keep you motivatedWhen moving is the best decision for your family. How do you manage that with rebuilding your career and getting your mindset to a place that fuels your confidence for the future?  Celebrity Chef, Helen Flitcroft left it all behind in Australia to start a a brand new career in New Zealand that she never expected. She attributes her success to a mindset shift and how foreign professionals can tap into it.  Helen combines the MAP and Magnetic Mind methodologies with other success coaching strategies to bring about swift internal change and drive meaningful action....2020-02-2431 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 15 How to create more opportunities in a new country with Tina VarugheseAccomplished cross-cultural trainer and International speaker, Tina Varughese reveals why newcomers have a hard time to get opportunities and how they can create opportunities for themselves instead of waiting on the sidelines.  She also talks about her personal motivation for one of her favorite talks- 50 shades of Beige and how she's also a 2nd generation immigrant although born and raised in Canada, she knows the struggle her parents faced when they came to Canada in the 60s.  Nevertheless, she believes that you can build a skill set to make you more accessible and well-rounded. ...2020-02-0917 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 14 Creating a new role in a new country and smashing targets with Tracey ZhangHave you ever thought about creating a role that didn't exist for yourself? Then listen to how Tracey had personal plans to relocate then she did the smart thing. Instead of packing up and leaving on a whim, she got her company to create a role for her in the new country. Tracey not only moved, but met and exceeded her sales targets in this new region and manages a list of other clients in that region. She opens up about her move from Hongkong to Vancouver, what keeps her motivated as a remote worker and how...2020-01-3021 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 13 Get a job in 1 week without applying! Make bold moves in your career in a new countryNicole Nyasaha is a recruitment consultant who is originally from Zimbabwe. She spent a decade schooling and working in Malaysia before making the leap to Canada. With her personal strategy and sleek outreach, she got a top job she desired within 1 week of arriving Canada! Hear how she did it and how you can apply it to your next move this year. Also, she advises minorities on how to use the "diversity slot" offered and turn it around as a best platform to show your credibility as a professional.  You can reach her on Instagram...2020-01-1943 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEP 12 Finding Gratitude when Everything Goes WrongCraig Dias reminds us this season of why we should be thankful! Moving from London to New Zealand. Craig is on a kidney transplant wait list for 7 years but that does not stop him from working, starting a new business through the use of social media and entering a new industry in real estate.  One day, he gets that life-changing  phone call, gets a transplant successfully, recovers from surgery without any relapse, passes his licensing exams and STILL wins rookie salesperson of the year in the same year by selling 11 new properties. If yo...2019-12-1534 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEP 11 Would you work as the only foreigner in a location? Hear Daeyna's story about turning her mess into a messageDaeyna learns a new language in the middle of her divorce and moves from Jamaica to Japan to start a new life as an English teacher to join the Japan Teachers Exchange Program.  After moving , she found herself as the only foreigner and only black woman on an island of 4700 people! Although there were several instances of culture shock, Daeyna believes that transitioning her career and a new location turned her mess into a message. She is also the host of She's a Mess podcast. On this episode, she discusses The cross-cultural difference i...2019-12-0926 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEP 10 Brittney Oliver-From 100 Interviews to Business FounderAlthough she's American, Brittney Oliver understands the burden that comes with being different. Having turned her own lemons of going through 100 interviews despite being highly intelligent with internships in New York under her belt, she takes us through her journey from seeking opportunities to creating opportunities.  She was recently listed by Forbes as one of the "Nine Black Women Leaders Dedicated to Empowering Others".2019-12-0128 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEP 9 The foundation of your financial habitsFrom working 7 days a week, no rest and more bills. Ramon decided to become interested in financial education not just for his personal freedom but to help people make better choices for their future. Today's guest is also passionate about money! Although he began a career in Nursing from the Philippines, he moved to Canada as an international student, re certified in a different aspect of the healthcare industry. Every weekend, he takes the time building a community by teaching people about the basics of better financial planning. Ramon Gahob Jr. opens up about his...2019-11-2427 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 8 Secure the Card- 5 things to build your credit score when working in the USMoving on her own to USA to fund her Masters degree education, Ibukunoluwa Oyeleke has had her fair share in dealing with money and building a solid credit for herself.  Although she is an IT professional based in Florida, Ibukun's passion about saving money and building a good credit score in a country where she had no credit history led her to start the 10MinuteFinancial Guide movement.   Beyond her day job, she spends time helping others gain financial freedom so they are not tied to jobs they hate, or have to endure more stress due to money issues. Studies have sh...2019-11-1738 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 7 Bay Simpson- Side hustling and working with a global mindsetWe live in the "gig economy" where people trade their skills for money beyond the traditional 9-5 job with a side hustle. This is real work and you may have been thinking of starting one so listen to how our guest, Bay Simpson is killing it!  After a series of layoffs from her past corporate roles, Bay Simpson was motivated to begin a side hustle and now she helps other women do same while holding down a 9-5 job.  She also discusses how her curiosity and passion for personal development paid off when she moved fr...2019-11-1025 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkEp 6 Nick Noorani- Working in Canada? 3 things you NEED to doIf you have ever read the Canadian federal government's guide to immigration for newcomers, then you are about to listen to the writer! Nick has dedicated his life to help immigrants succeed in Canada especially as he moved after a successful career in Advertising and Marketing with international experience in 3 countries but still faced challenges. Nick reinvented himself, has become a renowned author, publisher of Canadian Immigrant magazine which changed the media landscape forever by focusing on immigrants who succeeded. In 2009, Nick created the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant award - Canada's first award recognizing immigrant contributions to Canada...2019-11-0316 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkSmall Talk when you're differentWho hates small talk? Uuurgh  There is this hype about small talk that you should find common things to discuss but when you are different and still need to get a hang of your new environment, how do you get into the conversation easily? On this episode, you'll learn what small talk with a difference is, how you can pick on it as an introvert, ambivert or extrovert and what you can't afford to do even if you hate small talk. Try it and see how the tables will turn in your favor! I...2019-10-2711 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkDid i say something wrong? The social awkwardness of professional networking PT.2You've heard great things about trying storytelling but what about the stories you shouldn't be telling? There are 10 things you should tread lightly on when professionally networking as a global citizen. What might sound cool to you could be hurtful to other people. This doesn't apply only within the office but also "business settings" and other social meetings when connecting with people.2019-10-2014 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkThe social awkwardness of professional networkingDo you want to change about the way you network professionally? Then listen in to see how not sharing enough could make you seem awkward.  Often times the awkwardness comes with the silence, but you can learn how to have stories prepared and what kind of stories to tell when the opportunity arises in a professional setting.2019-10-1311 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkWe want change but change is scarySwitching from onsite to a virtual worker is scary but could be the next step to remain productive but there are so many moving parts to adjust to these changes.  Because you are dependent on other forms of communication without face to face, you have to watch out for underlining behaviors that may pass a wrong message.  Find out how to be specific in the way others reach out when working remotely and how you can also add to the conversation in a meaningful way even if you aren't "in the office"2019-10-0609 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkIntroduction to Visible at Work Career advancement showIf you've been in transition in your career as a professional in a new country or new city then this is the weekly show for you. The podcast is tailored towards sharing actionable insights on the unspoken things with navigating workplace issues, politics, culture and interpersonal differences that happen AFTER you get the job. If its your "dream job" or "eh i will keep looking kinda job" you are not invisible to these things that happen in the workplace. Today's episode covers WHAT the show is about, WHO the show is for and a little bit about my experience as...2019-09-0209 minVisible at WorkVisible at WorkVisible at Work (Trailer)2019-09-0100 minThe Dr. Stevii Says ShowThe Dr. Stevii Says ShowWomen Who Speak Special Guest Tracy OyekanmiTracy Oyekanmi is a Communications specialist with proven experience in Marketing Communications, Public Relations, and Strategy for 10 years. Over the years, she’s had notable success with managing Corporate PR and Crisis for various admirable brands and International companies in her home country, Nigeria such as Lufthansa German Airlines, Mercedes-Benz, APPLE, TETRAPAK to mention a few. Now, she focuses on training discerning leaders and organizations on using communications to improve their efficiency and when she’s not training, she tutors at Simon Page College of Marketing- An approved Learning partner for The Chartered Institute of Marketing UK certifications across Nigeria, Keny...2018-03-1314 min