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Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDA

NCDA
Career Development
Mental Health
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility
Career Advising
Allyship
Political Climate
Cultural Competence
Self-Awareness
Decolonization
Neurodiversity
Workplace Equity
Marginalized Identities
Bias In Hiring
Career Counseling
Higher Education
Microskills
Career Coaching
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Social Justice
Employment Barriers

Career Practitioner Conversations is a podcast series from the National Career Development Association (NCDA). NCDA provides research, resources, and support to career development professionals all over the world in their work to empower others to achieve their career and life goals. These conversations with industry leaders cover a wide variety of relevant topics for today's career practitioners.... more

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This episode is part of the DEI Symposium Series, developed from the DEI Symposium presented at the 2025 NCDA Global Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

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In this episode, Elle O'Flaherty, Co-Chair of NCDA's Government Relations Committee, hosts a conversation with Emily M. Dickens, Chief of Staff, Head of Government Affairs, and Corporate Secretary for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).... more

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This episode kicks off a series of conversations that originated with the DEI Symposium, held at NCDA’s 2025 Global Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. 

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Deborah Sgro
Career coach at Beyond the Glass Ceiling, LLC and Global Mentoring Director for the Nonprofit Association, Women in Big Data.
Beyond the Glass Ceiling, LLC
Episode: Guiding Careers in Data Science, AI, and Cybersecurity with Deborah Sgro
Resa Lewiss
Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Episode: MicroSkills for Enhancing Career and Well-Being with Adaira Landry and Resa Lewiss
Adaira Landry
Emergency Medicine Doctor at Harvard's Brigham and Women's Hospital
Harvard, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Episode: MicroSkills for Enhancing Career and Well-Being with Adaira Landry and Resa Lewiss
Ken Meeker
Certified professional coach providing services through Vitality Career Coaching LLC
Vitality Career Coaching LLC
Episode: DEI Symposium Series - Assisting Clients with Disabilities in Employment
Nikkie Bailey
Licensed clinical social worker and counseling psychology doctoral student
University of Southern Mississippi
Episode: DEI Symposium Series - Inclusive Pathways to Success for Marginalized College Students
Dr. Emily Bullock-Yowell
Licensed psychologist and professor
University of Southern Mississippi
Episode: DEI Symposium Series - Inclusive Pathways to Success for Marginalized College Students
Katie O'Malley
Founder and Coach of Encourage Coaching, specializes in career counseling and leadership development.
Encourage Coaching
Episode: Starting a Successful Private Practice with Katie O'Malley
Michael Joiner-Hill
Career coach and educator focused on digital presence
Episode: AI & The Digital Presence Framework with Dr. Sheetal J. Patel and Michael Joiner-Hill
Dr. Sheetal J. Patel
Expert in digital presence and e-portfolios in career development
Stanford University
Episode: AI & The Digital Presence Framework with Dr. Sheetal J. Patel and Michael Joiner-Hill

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Melissa Venable
NCDA Director of Professional Development

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#130
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DEI Symposium Series - Supporting Trans and Nonbinary Clients
Q: How much does the political climate impact adult job seekers?
The political climate creates a stressful environment for job seekers, with many needing to navigate laws affecting their rights and workplace safety, particularly in states with restrictive legislation.
DEI Symposium Series - Supporting Trans and Nonbinary Clients
Q: What can career counselors and specialists do to help trans and non-binary clients in this current political climate?
Career counselors can help clients navigate discrimination, assess their readiness to come out, and provide tools to manage their experiences, emphasizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting trans and non-binary individuals.
Job Search 2.0: Leveraging AI to Unlock Career Potential with Dr. Tina Persson
Q: How do we get our students and clients ready for that?
We need to work much more with human skills as coaches, focusing on building security and understanding in being evaluated from different perspectives.
DEI Symposium Series - Employment Barriers and the Importance of Neuro-inclusive Career Advising
Q: What do some neurodivergent students excel at?
Neurodivergent students excel in various fields including entrepreneurial, creative, mathematical, engineering, and technology roles.
DEI Symposium Series - Employment Barriers and the Importance of Neuro-inclusive Career Advising
Q: What type of career development strategies should be used to prepare neurodivergent students in finding employment?
Career advising should be holistic, considering the whole person and tailoring support to individual needs, including education and soft skills.

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This series features insightful conversations among career development professionals and experts, focusing on critical themes within the field of career counseling and coaching. Topics include diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), mental health in the workplace, the challenges faced by specific populations such as international students and neurodiverse individuals, and the impact of technology on job searching and career advancement. These discussions aim to provide practical strategies and resources that empower listeners to enhance their career practices and better support their clients. Unique elements include an emphasis on marginalized communities and the application of contemporary theories in career advising, making it a vital res... more

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