Chan with a Plan

Journey to the Top: What You Give Up for Career Growth

EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Jason Sharon, real estate mortgage broker.
During this conversation Max and Jason discuss multiple industry careers, knowing yourself better, and what to sacrifice to get into a new industry.
QUOTES FROM JASON
“But then cars and girls got to be interesting, so coins went by the wayside. And then cars and girls got to be a big pain in butt, so coins came back. So me and my buddy Bill started buying and selling coins just out of our house. You know, put a little small ad in the newspaper, so I am dating myself.”
“And you've got to work way harder than you think you need to in order to be successful in whatever it is you're going to do.”
“You got to be good at numbers. You got to be good with people. If you're not good at both of those, this is not the industry for you, but get an understanding of what the day to day process looks like for whatever it is you're going to go into.”
 
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 | Introduction and Background
01:32 | Jason’s story
03:25 | Options outside of school
06:13 | Hobby vs Business
09:32 | Unconfident leap
15:58 | Finding a good business partner
21:53 | Long sales cycles
25:22 | Adapting to change
28:32 | Acceleration through coaching
33:44 | Making informed decisions
36:25 | Challenge Jason overcame
37:48 | Closing
RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS
Jason on Social Media:LinkedIn
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Max Chan on Social Media

Mapping Your Career Pivot: From Stuck to Unstoppable

EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Anjali and Urvina, a duo who are founders of Ukan Coaching.
During this conversation Max and his guests discuss career pivots, overcoming roadblocks, and evaluating your next career move.
QUOTES FROM ANJALI & URVINA
“It could be six months to a year, even. I think it's quite subjective and different for every person who goes through that process. Sometimes it's also important to look at how you're reacting, how you're behaving.”
“Some of the underlying issues in terms of lacking confidence is part one of them that we see a lot of is that they have done the same thing for a long time and with the pace of things moving so quickly they are feeling like they've been left behind or they're not able to catch up. And so therefore that feeling of losing confidence to try new things comes into play.”
“What I would say to them is that sometimes they do need to slow down to learn to walk before they can run.”
 
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 | Introduction and Background
02:56 | Anjali & Urvina’s story
07:04 | System for career pivots
11:43 | Unhappy in current roles
16:21 | Teaming up
23:03 | Questions for possible business partners
26:53 | How to build the confidence
32:35 | Professional legacies
38:09 | Action step
39:35 | Closing
 
RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS
Anjali & Urvina on Social Media:Anjali – LinkedIn
Urvina - LinkedIn
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Max Chan on Social Media

How My Facebook Account Got Hacked and What It Can Teach You About Handling and Overcoming Career Obstacles

EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode, Max Chan shares his journey of his Facebook getting hacked and taken over. He shares the red flags that lead him to finding out he had been hacked, steps he took to solve this issues, and the mindset necessary for business growth.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 | Introduction
00:40 | Modern age nightmare
01:25 | Facebook ad account hacked
02:28 | Starting over
03:02 | Moving forward
04:35 | Facing hurdles
04:40 | Conclusions & Wrap Up
 
RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS
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Max Chan on Social Media

Redefining Success: From Day Job Stress to A Passion-Driven Life

EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Angela Gentile, empowerment coach.
During this conversation Angela discusses career transitions, doing what you’re passionate about, and taking the steps to go all in.
QUOTES FROM ANGELA
“Teaching is different in different places, but if you have a really strong union, you can do some pretty shitty things and still have a job, with the exception of, actually physically harming children.”
“Because the schools are underfunded, teachers have to go into their own pockets. Because the school's underfunded, they don't have enough resources or therapists or special, teachers, specialized teachers, so that falls on you as, the classroom teacher.”
“Asserting yourself starts with knowing what it is that you will and won't do, what you want and what you don't want.”
 
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 | Introduction and Background
01:31 | Angela’s backstory
06:14 | Pricing happiness
08:01 | Teaching career red flags
12:11 | Being more assertive
14:50 | The turning point for Angela
20:15 | What does security even mean
28:36 | Planning your exit
31:17 | Letting your colleagues down
35:22 | Can’t get fired with a union?
41:03 | Action steps for career transition
43:07 | Overcoming one career challenge
47:11 | Closing
 
RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS
Angela Gentile on Social Media:Instagram
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Max Chan on Social Media

Why You Should Never Trust The Promise Of A Future Promotion At Work

EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode, Max Chan discusses some times getting a promise for promotion isn’t always truthful. He will discuss if promotion promises are genuine, advice for promotions, and what to focus on.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 | Introduction
00:35 | Promotions
00:50 | Not all are lies
01:08 | Changes happen
01:26 | More than one star player
01:35 | Not available
02:07 | Max’s advice
02:35 | Conclusions & Wrap Up
 
RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS
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Max Chan on Social Media

From Stagnation to Success: Mastering Career Transitions

EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Emily Rogers, Founder of The Leap To Lead.
During this conversation Emily discusses common challenges her clients face, how to transition to a career that’s right for you, and how to navigate it all.
QUOTES FROM EMILY
“What's really important is to get really clear on you and the place to start is to understand your strengths and to really get clear on what are those two or three key strengths that are important to me.”
 
“If you've got a family and if you've got other commitments, you need to be really realistic about it, but it's a short term hit for a long-term gain.”
 
“Once you know your strengths, you are more open to opportunities. You can identify where, where you fit better.”
 
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 | Introduction and Background
00:49 | Emily’s backstory
06:34 | Work life balance
09:02 | Self Discovery
12:01 | Business owner vs. new career
18:15 | Disconnect with job and skills
21:45 | Taking a step back
26:19 | Career Transitions
31:38 | Uncertainty in the world
34:52 | Starting a new job strong
38:19 | Client’s regretting career transition
40:59 | Overcoming one career challenge
42:06 | Closing
 
RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS
Emily Rogers on Social Media:Linkedin
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Max Chan on Social Media

Navigating the Friendship-Business Dilemma: Is it a Good Idea?

EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode, Max Chan discusses where the line is with business and your social life. He will discuss why he used to think they should be completely separate, when it’s okay to mix the two, and the importance of who you do have as friends.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 | Introduction
00:38 | Mixing business with pleasure
00:57 | Motivation
01:13 | The elephant in the room
01:24 | Old vs Young
01:35 | Blurred Lines
02:10 | Finding the right balance
02:25 | Conclusions & Wrap Up
 
RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS
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Max Chan on Social Media

Resume Writing for Tech Pros: Mastering the IT Resume

EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Yuvika Iyer, Professional IT Resume Specialist.
During this conversation Yuvika discusses resume structure, job search timelines, and keep your mind right during the search.
QUOTES FROM YUVIKA
“Whenever you look at a new graduate, they spend hundreds and thousands of dollars on their education, paying off all those student loans, and nobody thinks about those two pages that any employer is going to see when you're, you know, applying for a job.”
“Being open to learning or being open to feedback can go a long way.”
“Using any kind of tech is good. It's not bad, but then the extent to which you're using, there needs to be a strategy behind it.”
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 | Introduction and Background
1:23 | Yuvika’s backstory
5:52 | Updating your resume
10:31 | Percentage between skillset and matching the job ad
14:10 | GitHub Professional Format
19:05 | Tailoring your resume
24:48 | Cover letters
27:45 | Job search timeline
32:42 | Using the right keywords
37:34 | Having the right mindset
59:56 | Overcoming the resume gap
41:53 | Closing
 
RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS
Yuvika Iyer on Social Media:Linkedin
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Max Chan on Social Media