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Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDA

NCDA
Career Development
Mental Health
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility
Higher Education
Artificial Intelligence
NCDA
Career Advising
Political Climate
Allyship
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Neurodiversity
Decolonization
Self-Awareness
Cultural Competence
International Students
Mentoring
Workplace Equity
Marginalized Identities
Bias In Hiring
Career Counseling

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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In this episode, Melissa Venable hosts Dr. Pankaj Desai and Abby Senuty - Co-Chairs of the 2026 NCDA ISSC Mini-Conference hosted by the NCDA International Student Services Committee (ISSC). This conversation introduces the annual ISSC Mini-Conference... more

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NCDA's Technology Committee co-chairs Dr. Eric Hines and Angie Thompson host guest Denise Lawson from Quality Information Partners. They discuss data literacy and emerging tools, such as verifiable credentials and digital wallets. Lawson explains dat... more

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Daniel Pack hosts a conversation about intercultural competence in advising international students with Esther Ra and Vicky Lee. Vicky recounts an early negative career services experience that revealed advisors’ lack of understanding of internationa... more

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Dr. Mike Stebleton hosts, Nicole “Nicki” May, and Dr. Candy Ho in this episode about integrating sustainability and climate justice into career development. Stebleton cites 2023 data that 81% of U.S. college students worry about climate change, frami... more

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Recent Guests

Denise Lawson
Speaker from Quality Information Partners discussing data literacy and technology innovations
Quality Information Partners
Episode: Skills You Can See: Data Literacy and Technology Innovations for Job Seekers, and Employers, and Educational Institutions
Esther Ra
Career Advisor and Associate Director at multiple schools; co-leader of International Career Development Initiatives
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Beyond Cultural Awareness: Charting the Course for Intercultural Competence in Career Services
Vicky Lee
PhD student in Education; international student career services professional; co-creator of the LPC framework
George Washington University
Episode: Beyond Cultural Awareness: Charting the Course for Intercultural Competence in Career Services
Nicole May
PhD student and educator focusing on sustainability in career development
University of Minnesota
Episode: Beyond Green Jobs: Applying Sustainability and Climate Justice Issues to Career Development Practice
Candy Ho
Researcher and faculty member focusing on SDGs and career development curricula
Kwantlen Polytechnic University; BC, Canada
Episode: Beyond Green Jobs: Applying Sustainability and Climate Justice Issues to Career Development Practice
Dirk Matthews
NCDA President
National Career Development Association
Episode: NCDA Updates: 2026 Conference Overview with Dirk Matthews
Debra Sgro
Founder and Principal for Beyond The Glass Ceiling, LLC; President-Elect of the North Carolina Career Development Association
Beyond The Glass Ceiling, NCCDA
Episode: DEI Symposium Series - Barriers to Women's Leadership in Male-Dominated Careers
Karen Ingram
Director of Career and Technical Education, Davidson County Schools; President of NCCDA
Davidson County Schools; NCCDA
Episode: DEI Symposium Series - Barriers to Women's Leadership in Male-Dominated Careers
Natasha Barnes-Gwynn
Owner of IOU Consultation, LLC; Clinical faculty at Southern New Hampshire University; co-chair of NCDA's DICI Committee
IOU Consultation, LLC; Southern New Hampshire University
Episode: Career Practitioners of Tomorrow - Agility in the Changing Landscape: Support for New Career Practitioners & Workforce Developers

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Melissa Venable
Director of Professional Development at NCDA

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Mentoring Relationships are Worth the Investment with Dr. Sharon Givens and Rasha Madkour
Q: What do you see as the future of mentoring with new technologies and globalization?
They expect multilingual resources, culturally relevant materials, broader geographic reach, and AI as a tool to support practice rather than replace the human facilitator.
Mentoring Relationships are Worth the Investment with Dr. Sharon Givens and Rasha Madkour
Q: How do you sustain a mentoring relationship across continents and time zones?
They rely on trust, regular communication through Zoom, WhatsApp, and email, and a shared plan with clear goals; they adapt schedules to accommodate time differences and maintain contact at least every couple of months.
Mentoring Relationships are Worth the Investment with Dr. Sharon Givens and Rasha Madkour
Q: What kind of shifts have come from this journey of working together?
Rasha describes becoming an instructor and marketing her services, expanding her career development work, while Sharon notes personal growth and a broadened perspective on serving clients across different regions.
Mentoring Relationships are Worth the Investment with Dr. Sharon Givens and Rasha Madkour
Q: So your mentoring relationship, how did it begin? Was this part of a formal program? How did you meet?
Sharon started a NCDA mentoring initiative and reached out to Rasha; despite time-zone challenges, they engaged, with Sharon eventually offering mentorship that grew into a two-year relationship focused on building Rasha's private practice and instructor credentials.
Career Readiness and Today's College Students with Mike Wysocki and Erica Mattison
Q: How are universities changing to support career readiness today?
Universities are increasingly embedding career readiness into curricula, building programs grounded in NACE competencies, and launching career exploration courses to bridge academics and workforce readiness.

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Conversations feature interviews with experts and practitioners in the field of career development, focusing on the challenges and opportunities faced by career professionals today. Episodes explore various topics, including the importance of inclusivity in career counseling, navigating mental health support for different demographics, and adapting to the evolving landscape of technology in career development. Unique insights are provided on specialized issues such as disability inclusion, neurodiversity, and the particular needs of international students. The podcast emphasizes actionable strategies and micro-skills that professionals can implement to enhance their practices and better serve diverse client needs.

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2. Esther Ra
3. Vicky Lee
4. Nicole May
5. Candy Ho
6. Dirk Matthews
7. Debra Sgro
8. Karen Ingram

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