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

How to start your career in Canada | Miguel Abascal SIWIKE (MA-002)

December 26th, 2023  |  41 mins 22 secs

activelistening, careeradvice, coffeechatstrategies, communicationtips, curiosityconversations, etworkingtips, informationalinterviews, lukidanu, networkingskills, professionaldevelopment, relationshipbuilding, siwikepodcast

🔍 Unlocking the Power of Networking: Informative Conversations and Coffee Chats ft. Luki & Miguel 🤝

Join the insightful discussion between Luki and Miguel as they delve into the art of informational interviews, coffee chats, and curiosity conversations. In this engaging dialogue, discover the keys to effective networking and relationship-building, both in professional and personal contexts.

🌐 Key Takeaways:

🌐Learn how to make the most out of informational interviews by shifting the focus to serving and understanding the other person's needs.
🌐Uncover the secrets to successful coffee chats and curiosity conversations that go beyond formalities.
🌐Explore practical tips for active listening and tailoring your approach based on the other person's preferences.

🚀 Networking Mastery Unveiled:
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career journey, this conversation provides invaluable insights into building meaningful connections. Hear real-life examples, anecdotes, and actionable advice that can elevate your networking game to new heights.

How to start your career in Canada | Miguel Abascal SIWIKE (MA-001)

June 13th, 2023  |  39 mins 33 secs

careeradvice, careercoach, careerjourney, immigrantstory, inspirationstory, lifelessons, mentorship, miguelabascal, personalgrowth, podcast, successstory

In this enlightening episode of our podcast, we delve into the personal and professional journey of Miguel Abascal. From his humble beginnings as a coffee server at Tim Hortons in Canada to becoming an influential career coach and mentor, Miguel's story is a testament to resilience and perseverance.

Miguel opens up about his decision to leave behind a promising business opportunity in Mexico to pursue his dreams in Canada. Despite the challenges and doubts he faced, Miguel's unwavering commitment to his goals led him to the life he always dreamt about. His story serves as an inspirational beacon for everyone striving to make their dreams come true.

Throughout the podcast, Miguel shares his insights about the importance of mentorship and learning from other people's mistakes. He also highlights the significance of finding the right life partner and giving back to the community. His unique perspective on success as being tied to significance and transcendence is truly thought-provoking.

In the end, Miguel shares his future aspirations, striving to help more people on a larger scale through his involvement with 'Unstoppable Me' and 'Thrive Faster', two organizations committed to accelerating career progress.

Connect with Miguel Abascal on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguelabascal/

and learn more about his work at https://unstoppableme.rocks/ and https://thrivefaster.ca

English lit, teaching in Korea, to career development professional Valerie Le SIWIKE Podcast(VL-001)

February 1st, 2023  |  39 mins 30 secs

careeradvice, journey, life

Valerie, a career practitioner and late-career confidence coach, shares her journey of helping young adults navigate their careers. Growing up as an avid reader and learner, Valerie had a love for books and knowledge instilled in her from a young age. Despite her quiet and introspective nature, she had a creative streak that showed in her desire to lead and bring people together. After pursuing a degree in career development, Valerie went to Korea to teach English and was met with unexpected challenges, but she was determined to see it through. However, upon receiving sad news from home, Valerie returned to spend the last month of her grandfather's life with him. This experience helped her realize the power of coaching and developing others, leading her to pursue a career in the field and eventually starting her own business. She credits her success to the mentors who helped her see her own greatness.

Episode 035: How to Get Into Project Management

March 16th, 2022  |  10 mins 28 secs

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On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki gives advice on how to get started in your project management career.