The Novice Experience

Calvin Chan
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In education, career, and life, young adults and students encounter different opportunities and challenges that are explored in “The Novice Experience.” Host Calvin Chan delves into fun and inspiring stories to discuss their meaningful lessons and how they can influence others.

  1. 03/28/2021

    26. Practicing self-reflection (Season 1 Finale)

    Host Calvin Chan wraps up Season 1 of The Novice Experience podcast by discussing the importance of self-reflection and how to live an examined life. Stay tuned for Season 2 of the show!

    20 min

  2. 03/11/2021

    25. Bon Appétit w/ Brinton Chua

    Brinton Chua, a sous chef at Minami Restaurant of Aburi Restaurants Canada, tells his culinary story that began when he enrolled in the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts and graduated with a Dual Diploma in Culinary and Baking & Pastry Arts. An experienced chef with professional experience in restaurant management and operations, he talks about leading by example and earning the trust of his team members in the kitchen.

    36 min

  3. 03/04/2021

    24. Managing self-engagement in the marketing world w/ Queena Zeng

    Queena Zeng, a digital marketing specialist with a Bachelor of Business Administration, shares her unique experiences as a University of Toronto alumni who chose to major in Strategic Management and instead explore her marketing interests through work experiences and extra-curriculars. An avid learner who values the human connection, she talks about how young students can make the most of of their college experience by always taking risks and following their passions.

    47 min

  4. 02/25/2021

    23. The making of a leader (Part 2) w/ Jon Leung

    Jon Leung, in part two of this episode, offers his advice for young people on how to grow into a strong leader with diverse interpersonal skills for any team environment. An officer in the Royal Canadian Air Cadets Program for 13 years, he reflects on his experience searching for and building relationships with his past mentees.

    40 min

  5. 02/18/2021

    22. The making of a leader (Part 1) w/ Jon Leung

    Jon Leung, a Captain in the Canadian Forces Cadet Instructors Cadre, reflects on his humble beginnings and the events that shaped his character as a young adult. In part one of two episodes, he discusses the lifelong process of personal growth and how to enrich different experiences in life.

    38 min

  6. 02/11/2021

    21. Transitioning from student to teacher w/ Emily Ip

    Emily Ip, a Bachelor of Education graduate from the University of British Columbia who is in the first year of her high school teaching career, shares her insight on studying the teacher education program and transitioning to a live classroom. She details her experiences applying to various school districts and learning how to be an educator for all students.

    30 min

  7. 02/04/2021

    20. Working it out in physiotherapy w/ Adrian Cheng

    Adrian Cheng, a Master of Physical Therapy student at the University of British Columbia, talks about his passion for rehabilitation science and physical activity. He details his path to working in the physiotherapy and health care industry, from applying to the Bachelor of Kinesiology program to accumulating internship experience with patients.

    39 min

  8. 01/28/2021

    19. Empowering youth to live unlimited w/ Franco Ng

    Franco Ng, a youth mentor and community leader who founded the World Youth Leadership Foundation and YouthTalkNation, reflects on his experience working with young people and how they can influence the future of our society. He discusses his newest endeavour founding Live Unlimited, a tech start-up in partnership with Charitable Impact looking to redefine local networking and charity for students and young professionals.

    35 min
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In education, career, and life, young adults and students encounter different opportunities and challenges that are explored in “The Novice Experience.” Host Calvin Chan delves into fun and inspiring stories to discuss their meaningful lessons and how they can influence others.

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  • Creator
    Calvin Chan
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Calvin Chan
  • Show Website
    The Novice Experience