184 episodes

In Career Talk With OG, I empower you, so opportunities come to you. You’ll get relevant, practical and actionable career tips and strategies. You’ll also hear from industry professionals sharing their career journey. Plus we'll have episodes en español too.

I'm the Chief Empowerment Officer of Aspira Consulting, a Silicon Valley training and consulting firm providing culturally relevant professional development programs. I'm an introvert turned international speaker and trainer. Our clients include Fortune 1000 firms, professional associations, colleges, and career development organizations.

Career Talk With OG Oscar Garcia

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In Career Talk With OG, I empower you, so opportunities come to you. You’ll get relevant, practical and actionable career tips and strategies. You’ll also hear from industry professionals sharing their career journey. Plus we'll have episodes en español too.

I'm the Chief Empowerment Officer of Aspira Consulting, a Silicon Valley training and consulting firm providing culturally relevant professional development programs. I'm an introvert turned international speaker and trainer. Our clients include Fortune 1000 firms, professional associations, colleges, and career development organizations.

    #182 Navigating Your Career with Confidence: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

    #182 Navigating Your Career with Confidence: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

    Join us for an insightful discussion on overcoming imposter syndrome and building self-confidence in your career. In this episode, we explore:


    Identifying the Five Types of Imposter Syndrome:
    Navigating Systemic and Cultural Influences
    Practical Tips to Boost Self-Confidence:

    Tune in and empower yourself to conquer imposter syndrome!



    Visit Aspira Consulting's website for information about our culturally relevant Career Readiness Programs

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    • 26 min
    #181 Unlocking Your Career Potential: Embracing Risks & Building Resilience

    #181 Unlocking Your Career Potential: Embracing Risks & Building Resilience

    In this episode, we delve into the critical aspects of career growth and personal development. Join us as we explore:


    Understanding Risk Aversion:


    Cultural Perspectives on Risk-Taking:


    Building Resilience: Bouncing Back from Setbacks:



    Join us as we empower you to embrace risks, challenge conventional narratives, and unlock your full career potential.



    Visit Aspira Consulting's website for information about our culturally relevant Career Readiness Programs



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    • 30 min
    #180 Keynote: Unleashing Our Superpowers: Embracing Our Identity

    #180 Keynote: Unleashing Our Superpowers: Embracing Our Identity

    In this empowering episode, I delve into the transformative concept that our identities are our greatest assets. It's a keynote I delivered to CSULA. As a first-generation professional, I share my personal journey—a tapestry woven with cultural threads, systemic challenges, and moments of resilience. 

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    • 1 hr 15 min
    #179 Counseling for Career Success: A Culturally Relevant Career Readiness Framework

    #179 Counseling for Career Success: A Culturally Relevant Career Readiness Framework

    Are you a K12, College or workforce development partner exploring ways to better serve historically marginalized students?

    Aspria Consulting partnered with the 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐮𝐦 to train over 30 Career Counselors and workforce development board partners on our Empowering Scholars train-the-trainer program.



    What's in store for you in this episode?

    𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: Discover how our cutting-edge culturally relevant career readiness program is designed to empower students across diverse backgrounds.

    𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤: Witness firsthand how career counselors from various programs (including First-Generation, First Year Experience, Puente, Adult Learners, English Language Learners, EOPS, Veterans, and more) are leveraging our framework to help students reframe their journey into powerful career narrative.



    Visit https://www.ocregionalconsortium.org/ to learn more about the Orange County Regional Consortium.



    Visit https://www.aspiraconsulting.com/ to learn about Aspira Consulting's culturally relevant career and leadership programs.

    • 1 hr 28 min
    #178 Pathways to Success: Voices of Rising Scholars

    #178 Pathways to Success: Voices of Rising Scholars

    Join us on a journey of resilience and transformation in today's podcast episode. Our panelists have navigated the challenges of incarceration or being system-impacted and emerged with powerful tales of personal and professional triumph. We delve into the panelists’ unique personal and career paths, the obstacles they’ve overcome, and the wisdom gained through their experiences. Tune in to be moved by their compelling narratives and find inspiration in their dedication to forging new beginnings.



    Visit Aspira Consulting's website for information about our culturally relevant Career Readiness Programs



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    • 1 hr 1 min
    #177 Navigating Cultural Scripts in the Corporate World for Career Success

    #177 Navigating Cultural Scripts in the Corporate World for Career Success

    In this episode, we dive into the fascinating realm of cultural scripts—those deeply embedded ideas and assumptions that shape our lives. We’ll explore their origins, impact, and how to reframe them. Join us as we bridge our dual cultures—home and career—crafting narratives that empower authenticity and resilience.



    Visit Aspira Consulting's website for information about our culturally relevant Career Readiness Programs



    Watch our YouTube channel for career and leadership tips



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    • 40 min

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