Success does not usually happen in a straight line. It has twists and turns, speedbumps and detours. But something that’s fundamental to success is equipping yourself with the right skills…but what are the right skills? Well, let’s find out.
Join me, Michael Sangster, as we learn about how successful people have turned a set of skills into success. From students to business leaders, veterans, policymakers, blue-collar workers and educators. You’ll find out how learning a set of skills can lead to a lifetime of success. Welcome to the EdUp Canada podcast. Let’s learn together.
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Episode #20: From Tractor Accident in Small-town Kansas to Global Entrepreneurship
In this episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, host Michael Sangster talks Brooke Roberts in a discussion that explores the trajectory of skills development across various careers, highlighting the universal importance of skills regardless of the professional path...
Episode #19: How a Lack of Language Training can Lead to a Crisis of Identity with Nadine Baladi
In this episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, host Michael Sangster speaks with Nadine Baladi about the critical role language plays in education and career success. Nadine, a seasoned professional in language and career education and a member of the National...
Episode #18: How Philanthropy is Building Skills for the Future with Kimberley Hanson
In this episode, Michael speaks with Kimberly Hanson, CEO of Health Partners. Kimberley sheds light on the role of training, skills, and philanthropy in creating lasting careers. They delve into strategies for collaboration between employers and health charities,...
Episode #17: What the Restaurant Business will Teach you out About Leadership with Joe Leonhardt
In this episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, host Michael Sangster talks with Joe Leonhardt, a 25-year veteran in higher education, about skills, education, and leadership. Joe and Michael talk about how the restaurant business will teach you a lot about leadership....
Episode #16: How Will New Policy Changes Shape Canadian Education with Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes
In this episode of the EdUp Canada podcast we explore the transformative role of skills and training in shaping successful careers. The episode features Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes reflecting on Canada's educational sector, focusing on both her university experience...
Episode #15: Future Skills, Labor Market, and the Impact of Higher Education with Nik Nanos
In this episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, host Michael Sangster is joined by special guest Nik Nanos, the Chief Data Scientist with Nanos Research. They discuss the evolving needs of the labor market, the importance of seeing oneself as a lifelong learner, and the...
Episode #24: How Chad Rogers Sees Career Colleges Shaping the Economic Future of Canada
In this episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, host Michael Sangster is joined by Chad Rogers, partner at Crestview Strategy, for a deep dive into the intersections of public policy, politics, and skill development in Canada. They explore the role of career colleges in...
Episode #23: From Engineer to Master of the Mint: Marie Lemay’s Career Journey
In this episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, host Michael Sangster welcomes Marie Lemay, the CEO and president of the Royal Canadian Mint, to discuss the importance of leadership and skills development in achieving career success. They explore how good leadership...
Episode #22: What Actually Makes you Stand out in the Job Application Process?
This episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, hosted by Michael Sangster, features a discussion with Sheila Musgrove, the founder of Tag Recruitment and an Amazon bestselling author. The discussion kicks off by acknowledging the achievements of women, particularly in the...