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

In this episode, Jubee Vilceus and Luki talk about his journey from being a build and wannabe architect to now helping others break into IT. TIMESTAMPS: 0:27 Managing partner of Yellow Tail tech 2:24 Convinced he was not smart 4:30 Convinced he'd be an architect 5:30 Slow transition into realizing not being the stupid kid 6:35 Didn't get accepted in Architectural program in University of Montreal 8:37 University of Maryland had Management Information Systems 9:50 Stumbled on Linux 15:49 Struggles after graduation 18:05 Trains 'snipers' for very specific missions 20:00 No IT background - Blank canvas 23:15 SIWIKE 23:20 Look for mentors 24:37 Upgrade your mistakes 25:20 Get into IT for the right reasons 26:30 Future Aspirations Connect with Jubee on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jubee-leroy-vilceus/ If you have a non-IT background and want to get into IT, find out more about Yellow Tail Tech here https://yellowtail.tech/ Watch the episode for more details! Check out our podcast https://siwike.fireside.fm/ Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki: http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu http://focusinspired.com http://instagram.com/lukidanu http://twitter.com/lukidanu Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here https://amzn.to/2LEF52R SIWIKE #podcast #communication #newcomers #newgrads #confidence #SLP Special Guest: Jubee Vilceus.

Watch the episode for more details! Check out our podcast https://siwike.fireside.fm/ Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki: http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu http://focusinspired.com http://instagram.com/lukidanu http://twitter.com/lukidanu Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here https://amzn.to/2LEF52R teaching #music #psychology #SIWIKE #podcast

Brian is a senior consultant at Deloitte and is actively working on self-improvement and considering a career in life coaching. He had a background in gaming and found success in subjects that interested him while growing up, but struggled with subjects he didn't enjoy. In university, he formed a study group with classmates where they would work together and communicate on projects, homework and discussions instead of traditional study methods which didn't work for him. He attempted to start a company, but it was not successful and eventually went through a period of depression which he overcame by engaging in gaming and finding a fresh start. Special Guest: Brian Yang.

In this episode, Luki speaks with Lisa Langley who shares her journey from Teaching to Business to various roles in HR abroad TIMESTAMPS 0:30 Lisa's current role 1:44 Lisa as a kid 2:51 Imagination and games 3:40 Cultural expectations: nurse or teacher 4:46 Teacher recommended business path 6:23 Deciding what to do in high school 8:10 Guidance counselors couldn't equip your for world of work 10:21 First day of HR class Admin assistant wasn't the long term path First position in a not for profit What to do when the environment is not right for you Leadership development Hospitality industry Director of Learning and development Moved to France and Netherlands Back in Toronto SIWIKE Sometimes people give you advice that's not the right advice Future aspirations Connect with Lisa here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisajlangley/ Watch the episode for more details! Check out our podcast https://siwike.fireside.fm/ Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki: http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu http://focusinspired.com http://instagram.com/lukidanu http://twitter.com/lukidanu Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here https://amzn.to/2LEF52R contentcreator #networking #hr #SIWIKE #podcast This podcast was recorded using RiverSide. Get your account here http://focusinspired.com/riverside Special Guest: Lisa Langley.

Discomfort is a part of life. In this episode of the SIWIKE Podcast, Mike Santeusanio shares how to deal with discomfort and live a comfortable life. Mike Santeusanio is a corporate trainer and the founder of Train Your Minds (https://www.trainyourminds.com) Train Your Minds is an organization that provides corporate workshops to help in managing your mind in the workplace. Mike shares tips and techniques that will help you deal with discomfort and live a more comfortable life. We speak about: 0:26 Discussions about discomfort 1:20 Story of discomfort 2:18 Local dogs start chasing him! 4:30 Physical discomfort 5:18 Mental discomfort 7:14 Discomfort as a growth opportunity 9:20 Long and winding road of obstacles 10:34 Deal with it (discomfort) more effectively and bounce back 12:46 Glass half full not the glass half empty 13:23 Parable of the 2nd arrow 16:45 Positivity vs Optimism 18:16 Focusing more on the opportunities that will help you go to where you want 19:50 Discomfort in the mind when we start working worrying about the uncontrollable 22:33 STFAR 25: 26 Taking a step back each morning, taking a few minutes to breathe 26:32 Shift that balance of power with regard to the mental real estate 28:07 Anything can be good or bad depending on the context and the perspective you take Connect with Mike at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-santeusanio-55220a17/ Or find out more at https://www.trainyourminds.com/ Listen to the episode for more details! Watch the episode herehttps://youtu.be/g0IeHMs7dAU Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki: http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu http://focusinspired.com http://instagram.com/lukidanu http://twitter.com/lukidanu Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here https://amzn.to/2LEF52R Special Guest: Mike Santeusanio.

In this episode, Brian Lau and Luki talk about What you should know about the future of work. We chat about what they thought work was growing up. Early work experience. Future of work. Advice for those looking to work. TIMESTAMPS: 0:23 What did you think about work growing up 0:54 Parents just disappeared to this thing called "work" 1:30 First work as a swim instructor 2:40 Transferrable experience: leading a class, working under pressure 3:20 Learn basic skills: showing up, making decisions, managing time, getting stuff done 3:49 Traditional vs non-traditional jobs 4:04 High school co-op programs 4:26 First job didn't know what the expect 5:25 Luki's first job 7:19 Climbing the corporate ladder 8:41 Finding people doing interesting things 9:45 The art of the possible 10:45 Starting off in consulting 12:55 Taking a break to recharge 15:22 Going back to school 17:33 Gap year as "Adulting school" 18:22 Don't let the opinion of 1 person influence you 20:01 Gig economy 20:57 Global scale 24:01 Build better relationships 25:43 Popular jobs didn't exist 10-20 years ago 26:23 Trades Connect with Brian on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/laubrian/ Watch the episode for more details! Check out our podcast https://siwike.fireside.fm/ Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki: http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu http://focusinspired.com http://instagram.com/lukidanu http://twitter.com/lukidanu Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here https://amzn.to/2LEF52R SIWIKE #podcast #communication #newcomers #newgrads #confidence #SLP Special Guest: Brian Lau.

On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Anita have a conversation about sales of products. Anita discusses her background in sales and developing her product company and finally settling in on jewelry. She discusses - soft selling vs hard selling, - finding your market - building your network She also shares some of her SIWIKE (Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier) for product sales. Timestamps 1:00 - Finding markets - Business on exporting 4:40 - Hard sell vs. Soft sell recap 7:30 - SWOT analysis 8:30 - Do your research 12:10 - 10 year process to find niche within jewelery industry 16:20 - Learn from: sales techniques and marketing techniques 16:30 - Find mentors 19:50 - Biggest thing in B2B: Credibility 22:00 - More tips for selling goods or finding a market 25:10 - Niche yourself 25:40 - 20% of your clients make up 80% of your sales Connect with Anita at https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitaagrawal/ Watch the episode for more details! Listen to the episode here https://siwike.fireside.fm/mentor-aa004 Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki: http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu http://focusinspired.com http://instagram.com/lukidanu http://twitter.com/lukidanu Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here https://amzn.to/2LEF52R entrepreneurship #sales #marketing #productmarketfit #siwikepodcast Special Guest: Anita Agrawal .

If you're looking to improve your networking skills, then this is the video for you! In this video, CEO of AlphaKor Frank Abbruzzese (and networking expert - at least proclaimed by Luki), shares with you the basics of networking. Frank shares with you the basics of networking, from the different types of networking events to how to be a better networker. He covers everything you need to know to be a successful networker, so that you can connect with the people you want to connect with! TIMESTAMPS 0:51 First networking experiences 1:01 In person networking events 1:52 8 years later... 2:08 Crown Royal lounge 2:52 Doesn't have to be structured networking 3:52 Build a relationships 4:43 Help people with their challenges 6:01 Networking as an introvert 7:14 Wednesday Wisdom 8:30 How COVID changed networking 9:58 Connecting on LinkedIn 11:08 People buy from people 12:53 Networking as farming 13:43 Active Listening 15:26 Good work ensures referrals in the future 17:38 The world is different? 18:50 Volunteering 20:35 Evolving technology 22:52 Set up your time and energy Connect with Frank here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankabbruzzese/ frank@alphakor.com www.alphakor.com 519.944.6009 Watch the episode for more details! Check out our podcast https://siwike.fireside.fm/ Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki: http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu http://focusinspired.com http://instagram.com/lukidanu http://twitter.com/lukidanu Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here https://amzn.to/2LEF52R cybersecurity #SIWIKE #podcast Special Guest: Frank Abbruzzese.

In this episode, Linda and Luki speak about what to do and not to do during your salary negotiations. TIMESTAMPS 01:19 Initial thoughts on salary negotiation 03:11 How does one determine how much they are worth? 07:30 If a recruiter asks what your salary expectation is, should you provide a number? 15:30 Base compensation vs total compensation 18:50 Do's and don'ts in salary negotiation 27:00 Thoughts on hopping between firms to get more money 32:28 Research sources Connect with Linda Pham here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindapham11/ Watch the episode for more details! Check out our podcast https://siwike.fireside.fm/ Check out our Youtube youtube.com/focusinspired Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki: http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu http://focusinspired.com http://instagram.com/lukidanu http://twitter.com/lukidanu Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here https://amzn.to/2LEF52R humanresources #salarynegotiations #SIWIKE #podcast #mentorship Special Guest: Linda Pham.

In this episode, Luki and Narsingh speak about psychology and marketing, what interested him to learn more about accounting, and fundamental things to learn in digital marketing. TIMESTAMPS 00:51 Narsingh's background 02:35 Interests 03:23 What was relevant and helpful to get into digital marketing 07:05 Fundamental things to learn to get into digital marketing 08:52 Resources Connect with Narsingh here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/narsinghdixit Watch the episode for more details! Check out our podcast https://siwike.fireside.fm/ Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki: http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu http://focusinspired.com http://instagram.com/lukidanu http://twitter.com/lukidanu Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here https://amzn.to/2LEF52R digitalmarketing #psychology #marketing #SIWIKE #podcast Special Guest: Narsingh Dixit.

In this episode, Angela and Luki talk about cross cultural communication. And how to improve your organization's diversity, equity and inclusion Topics include: Awareness of differences Communication style Word choice new grads and those defending their thesis. TIMESTAMPS: 0:43 Communication across cultures 1:07 Communication is essential for building relationships 2:50 Communication can be different across cultures (body languages, facial expressions, word choices) 5:45 Being aware that people communicate differently 7:52 Other things that affect the way you speak: - Pronunciation - Intonation 11:19 Word choice 22:11 Summary Connect with Angela on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chungangela/ Work with her at SpeakFluent https://speakfluent.ca?ref=luki Watch the episode for more details! Check out our video podcast http://youtube.com/focusinspired Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki: http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu http://focusinspired.com http://instagram.com/lukidanu http://twitter.com/lukidanu Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here https://amzn.to/2LEF52R SIWIKE #podcast #communication #newcomers #newgrads #confidence #SLP Special Guest: Angela Chung.

In this episode, Paulson and Luki talk about how to manage your personal finances. TIMESTAMPS 00:39 Saving and budgeting 07:42 Guidelines on budgets and expenses 14:24 RSP or TFSA 15:07 Tax-Free Savings Account 16:03 Registered Retirement Savings Plan 18:31 First time home buyers' plan 24:42 Different assets Connect with Paulson Ong here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulsonong/ Watch the episode for more details! Check out our podcast https://siwike.fireside.fm/ Check out our Youtube youtube.com/focusinspired Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki: http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu http://focusinspired.com http://instagram.com/lukidanu http://twitter.com/lukidanu Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here https://amzn.to/2LEF52R personalfinances #tfsa #rrsp #SIWIKE #podcast #mentorship Special Guest: Paulson Ong.

In this episode, Linda and Luki talk about feeling behind vs taking time to figure out what you want to do in your career. TIMESTAMPS 00:21 Linda's background 01:26 Linda as a kid 02:48 How she became less shy and quiet 04:49 Transition from high school to university 06:21 Different interests and trying out new things 09:03 Identifying her strengths 11:58 Diving into HR 18:28 Landing her first role 26:36 SIWIKE 32:20 Future aspirations Connect with Pol here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindapham11/ Watch the episode for more details! Check out our Youtube youtube.com/focusinspired Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki: http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu http://focusinspired.com http://instagram.com/lukidanu http://twitter.com/lukidanu Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here https://amzn.to/2LEF52R contentcreator #networking #hr #SIWIKE #podcast Special Guest: Linda Pham.

On this episode, Tiffany and I discuss climbing the corporate ladder. SIWIKE #climbingthecorporateladder We speak about: 01:25 Growing within one organization 02:11 Tiffany's 7 promotions in under 10 years 04:07 Starting at the bottom 05:28 The importance of networking 06:36 Being open to opportunity 07:34 Imposter syndrome 09:23 The benefits of asking a lot of questions 11:05 Tiffany's transition from marketing assistant to product manager 14:31 Taking on some of bosses' responsibilities 18:13 Trusting your gut 20:52 Learning how to adapt 24:11 Delegating 26:37 Leadership and being a leader 29:09 Personal branding 34:32 The importance of planning ahead 36:32 Staying true to what motivates you 38:18 Being female in the corporate world 42:38 SIWIKE Watch the episode here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xrt-6uX7qY Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki: http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu http://focusinspired.com http://instagram.com/lukidanu http://twitter.com/lukidanu Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here https://amzn.to/2LEF52R Special Guest: Tiffany Uman.

Self-esteem and Confidence: Angela Chung - SIWIKE Podcast AC 002 Mentor Corner. On this episode of the SIWIKE Podcast, Angela and I speak about Self-esteem and confidence. We share our struggles growing up with low self-esteem and how we overcame it. We speak about: 01:29 - Angela feeling like she couldn't do anything 03:41 - Pressures from Traditional Taiwanese/Chinese family 06:40 - Having to do well in school 08:44 - It all being in your head 09:18 - Practicing how to communicate with others 14:25 - Learning the importance and power of a smile 16:54 - Struggling with self-consciousness 18:29 - Self-consciousness and social media 20:31 - Realizing that you can't please everyone 22:34 - Reflecting on what you can improve 25:09 - How giving out compliments boosts confidence 26:48 - Being interested and curious 28:08 - Alcohol and self-consciousness 31:57 - Recognizing what you can and can't change Watch the episode for more details! Listen to the episode here https://siwike.fireside.fm/mentor-ac002 Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki: http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu http://focusinspired.com http://instagram.com/lukidanu http://twitter.com/lukidanu Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here https://amzn.to/2LEF52R selfesteem #confidence #howtostopbeinginsecure Special Guest: Angela Chung.

In this episode, Brian and Luki speak about how Brian came out of his shell in middle school, influences in education, learning from different people of various backgrounds, and how they influenced his decision to pursue consulting. TIMESTAMPS 00:22 Brian's background 01:19 Brian as a kid 02:21 Coming out of his shell 04:29 Influences 10:55 How co-op helped him 11:58 Explored consulting for the first time 17:00 Other experiences 21:57 SIWIKE 25:29 Brian's future aspirations Connect with Brian here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laubrian/ Watch the episode for more details! Check out our podcast https://siwike.fireside.fm/ Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki: http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu http://focusinspired.com http://instagram.com/lukidanu http://twitter.com/lukidanu Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here https://amzn.to/2LEF52R consulting #networking #SIWIKE #podcast Special Guest: Brian Lau.

In this episode, Nunzio and Luki talk about his journey from hockey to being the CEO of BuyandSellABusiness.com TIMESTAMPS 00:18 Nunzio's background 01:13 Nunzio as a kid 02:38 How he got into hockey 09:06 Influences around him 16:27 Interest in entrepreneurship 18:22 Entrepreneurship journey 19:36 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs 24:22 Future aspirations Connect with Nunzio here: LINKEDIN -https://www.linkedin.com/in/nunziopresta/ TWITTER - twitter.com/nunziopresta Watch the episode for more details! Check out our Youtube youtube.com/focusinspired Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki: http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu http://focusinspired.com http://instagram.com/lukidanu http://twitter.com/lukidanu Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here https://amzn.to/2LEF52R entrepreneur #hockey #SIWIKE #podcast Special Guest: Nunzio Presta.

In this episode, Nora and Luki talk about how to manage mental health and changes in the workplace TIMESTAMPS 03:14 Four buckets of wellness 05:30 ERG's 14:30 Scarf model Connect with Nora here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nora-zayed-664904b1/ Watch the episode for more details! Check out our Youtube youtube.com/focusinspired Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki: http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu http://focusinspired.com http://instagram.com/lukidanu http://twitter.com/lukidanu Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here https://amzn.to/2LEF52R HR #wellness #change #mentalhealth #networking #SIWIKE #podcast Special Guest: Nora Zayed.

In this episode, Adity and Luki talk about her curiosity, passions for justice and economics, and how she found her career in customer experience. TIMESTAMPS 00:23 Adity's background 00:57 Adity as a kid 02:28 How her interests led to a path in economics 08:39 Her first job 11:34 Masters experience in Saskatchewan 15:12 Networking tips 23:27 SIWIKE 26:25 Future aspirations Connect with Adity here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adity-das-gupta-12091992/ Watch the episode for more details! Check out our Youtube: youtube.com/focusinspired Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki: http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu http://focusinspired.com http://instagram.com/lukidanu http://twitter.com/lukidanu Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here https://amzn.to/2LEF52R economics #justice #SIWIKE #podcast #networking Special Guest: Adity Das Gupta.

In this episode, Frank and Luki talk about what cyber security is, steps you could take to be more secure online, and different career paths related to the industry. TIMESTAMPS 00:33 What is cyber security? 00:46 Frank's background 02:18 Why is cyber security important? 06:18 Is it a growing threat that people need to be aware of? 08:31 Cyber security checklist 18:07 Tips for home security 19:15 Tips to stay secure when travelling 21:27 Tips for people looking into cyber security 25:50 Trends to look out for Connect with Frank here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankabbruzzese/ Watch the episode for more details! Check out our Youtube youtube.com/focusinspired Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki: http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu http://focusinspired.com http://instagram.com/lukidanu http://twitter.com/lukidanu Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here https://amzn.to/2LEF52R cybersecurity #SIWIKE #podcast Special Guest: Frank Abbruzzese.