In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing a remarkable individual from the small island of Mauritius. Jeshna shared her inspiring career progression journey on the prestigious cruise ship, where she transitioned from a server to a manager and changed her and her family’s lives. Tune in as she unveils her unique working lifestyle on the boat, offering valuable insights and experiences. 3:40 Guest Introduction and a glimpse of the crew life 12:20 What does a typical day look like? 16:00 Customer excellence 18:10 Plan on the career path 24:00 What to do after the 6-month work contract? 26:00 To give back to the family and take Mama out for dinner is the happiest moment 31:35 Most challenging part of the job 34:00 What does it take to be a great server?

从本期开始，凯文和小花会不定期地跟大家分享他们看到的好书，听到的有意思的播客以及其他。这一期由凯文首先分享对他帮助很大的一本书《First 90 days（黄金90 天）》，特别是新入职一家公司的时候该怎么把握好这个开局。如果大家有什么想跟我们分享的也可以留言给我们！ ⁠2:00⁠ 黄金90天的介绍：有意义的启发 ⁠3:50⁠ 新人入职对公司的价值为负 ⁠6:40⁠ 目标的设定 ⁠8:50⁠ 分析自己的强弱项 ⁠14:27⁠ 取得早期的胜利 ⁠24:50⁠ 衡量和谈判成功的标准 ⁠29:00⁠ 明确你需要的资源 ⁠38:30⁠ 取得信任

1:15 Guest introduction 3:35 What is ESG? 5:20 When has ESG grown so big in an organization? 10:40 How have the ESG pillars shaped the curriculum of CPA? And how do we measure the ESG standard in a company? 13:00 How to apply ESG in CPA career development? 16:50 How does the C-suite drive the implementation of ESG in an organization? Followed by specific examples. 23:45 How does CPABC help improve the leadership skills among CPA professionals? 26:48 What is the biggest challenge to implementing ESG standards at a company? 30:20 What other resources can a company leverage to fulfill ESG responsibilities? 35:50 How would you encourage financial professionals to stand up and speak more about ESG in their own companies? 38:15 CPABC’s resources to help support ESG In this episode, we are honoured to welcome Lori, the President and CEO of CPABC, to our podcast. Join us as we delve into the realm of ESG in CPA career development. Lori shares invaluable insights on how financial professionals can shoulder responsibility and integrate ESG principles into their organizations. Additionally, she sheds light on the importance of incorporating ESG considerations into financial reporting practices. Tune in as we explore the intersection of sustainability and accounting with Lori's expertise. Resources The Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Centre of Excellence, BC www.esgbc.ca CPA Canada www.cpacanada.ca CPABC www.bccpa.ca

在本期节目中，我们探讨了在当前经济大环境下的一种新选择：间隔年。与其躺平，为何不尝试一下国外流行的间隔年？我们讨论了在间隔年期间可以从事的各种工作，比如可以全世界边旅游边挣钱的邮轮工作，或者一些度假海岛上的工作，挣钱的同时给自己一点空间，思考职场和人生。凯文和小花将继续为大家带来对北美职场的深刻洞察。 3:00 间隔年有什么好处？ 6:00 小花分享之前Club Med 一体化度假村的机会 12:00 邮轮工种知多少？ 19:10 邮轮上有趣的灵魂分享自己的故事 31:00 接触不同的人会有不一样的思考 39:25 打开思路，放眼世界，更好地思考人生

在这一期的的播客中，我们邀请到了一位景观设计师，他不仅成功转行成为 UX 设计师，而且跳槽加入了初创团队，他分享了在西雅图经济下行、市场竞争激烈的环境中如何实现工资翻倍的故事。凯文和小花将持续为听众提供北美职场的深度洞察。欢迎收听这一期，获取宝贵的职业发展建议和灵感。 1:30 自我介绍 6:00 经济下行如何找工作？ 8:50 找工作就像等公交车？ 16:00 转行如何把之前的技能和经验带入新的工作？ 22:40 如何看待科技行业里初创公司的Job security ？ 28:20 找工作让I人变E人？

这一期里，凯文和小花深入讨论了每个打工人都在脑海里重复一百遍的行为：裸辞。他们分享了彼此的裸辞经历，讨论了裸辞带来的影响，以及如何把裸辞的风险控制在可承受的范围内。 2:20 裸辞的心路历程 4:55 裸辞过后的焦虑 8:00 裸辞的好处 10:30 挥别错的工作才能和对的相逢 14:50 走出去看看，打开思路 16:00 裸辞的坏处 19:30 如何与公司谈判辞退你 26:50 裸辞之前的情绪管理

In this episode, we have a special guest: a private jet pilot. Get ready to dive into the world of luxury as he shares the secrets of his glamorous work life through the lens of a pilot’s eyes. So sit back, relax, and prepare for an inside look into the skies with our fascinating guest. Live the moment and enjoy the ride! We will continue to bring you great insights into career development in China and North America. 4:50 Did you want to work for a commercial airline like Air Canada at first? 6:40 Do you need to take special training for flying a private jet? 12:30 Salary range between commercial pilots and private pilots 15:50 What makes you wanna stay at this job 20:40 What does your typical workday look like? 29:40 What does it cost to operate private jets? 39:00 What’s the most extravagant ask from your passenger? 47:55 Where would you want to fly next? 52:25 Advice for aspiring pilots?

在这一期的节目中，凯文和小花深入探讨了了解自己的MBTI性格类型如何助力职业发展，帮助你找到最适合自己的职业道路。他们分享了北美职场对于个人性格认知的重视，以及如何利用这些洞察为自己的职业规划定制策略。加入我们，一起发现性格与职业选择的密切联系。测试链接：https://www.16personalities.com/ch/%E4%BA%BA%E6%A0%BC%E6%B5%8B%E8%AF%95 1:40 什么是MBTI？ 7:10 E 人 vs. I 人 9:50 MBTI 如何影响你的职场发展？ 12:30 如何结合MBTI认知在职场上扬长避短? 24:20 人在做决定的时候都是感性的？

In this episode, we're excited to host Simon Chou, a renowned marketer and entrepreneur, the mastermind of BCJob.com. Simon shares his journey from breaking into marketing to pioneering his own ventures, including hosting founders' happy hours and producing two insightful podcasts. Alongside hosts Calvin and Flora, delve into Simon's strategies and stories, offering deep dives into the challenges and triumphs of his career. Whether you're aspiring to climb the marketing ladder, kickstart your entrepreneurial journey, or seeking to enrich your career path, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and motivating insights. Join us to uncover the keys to Simon's success and how you can apply them to your own career journey. 1:40 Self-introduction 4:25 How did you break into marketing? Going from a finance background to a marketing one. 7:30 How did you realize that Marketing is your thing? 10:00 “If I can’t find a job, then I will start my own company” 12:20 What do I do if I know I am not an entrepreneur type 18:08 How did you come up with the idea of taking a hot sauce shot with guests in the Podcast show? 24:00 How did you start your podcast? 30:15 What two podcasts does Simon host? 33:10 Why did you start the founder’s happy hour? 45:10 How did you find hosting all these events reflected on your personal growth? 47:55 You can’t plan your success, it needs to grow naturally, it is like dating.

这一期，我们深入探讨了打工人经常忽视的重要话题：心理健康。最近硅谷华人圈连续发生的惨剧让我们深思，本期节目着重讨论了职场压力对打工人心理健康的影响，凯文与小花分享了一些心得和见解，探讨打工人如何有效应对工作压力，保持心理健康。 2:58 我国心理问题的大环境 4:40 自我察觉的意识 5:30 不要否认或者鄙视自己的情绪 7:35 自我调节的能力重在找到适合自己的办法 11:35 学会输也是一种技能 15:25 不要依靠单一的评价体系 20:15 职场上如何应对心里亚健康 27:25 在发疯的边缘反复试探？ 33:40 我们可以做什么？

In this episode, we welcome a unique titan of the marketing creative world, Rob Campbell, the Chief Strategy Officer who's not just another executive. With a career spanning numerous renowned global creative agencies, different industries and four continents, he embodies the essence of 'Work Without Borders', having fearlessly navigated diverse executive roles across various countries. Join us as he shares his extraordinary journey. Tune in to hear his story and gain invaluable wisdom from a true global strategist. 2:13 Guest introduction 20:50 Advice for People who want to move to another country but are afraid of change? 31:00 How did you manage to get this current career without a lot of planning? 42:50 How much planning do you need in your life? Would planning too much make you miss out on potential other opportunities? 47:00 Keep open communications, even about layoffs. 52:00 How to conquer imposter syndrome even when you have achieved a lot? 55:00 Why did Richard Branson call you an "asshole"?

在这一期的节目中，我们邀请了一位在上海创业、并成功出售给法国十大老钱家族的精英学姐。她不仅成功创立了自己的品牌，做到上亿级别的销售，并将其成功出售给法国标致集团，并担任亚太区的负责人，在法国工作生活几年后，她选择重新出发转换跑道，斩获了3个百万级的offer。让我们一起倾听这位学姐分享的成功经验和独到见解。凯文和小花将继续为大家带来对北美职场的深刻观察。 2:40 嘉宾自我介绍 5:15 欧洲法国职场大环境，隐性社交密码 9:40 加拿大，法国，中国大比拼 16:30 实现小目标过后为什么还要出来找工作？ 24:50 斩获3个百万offer 的6个小技巧