From the Field by the NSCDA

In this back-to-school episode of From the Field, Michael Bohan sits down with School Liaison Katie Pellerin to explore what career development looks like for today’s students in Nova Scotia. They discuss the pressure young people feel to have their futures figured out, the importance of curiosity and self-discovery, and how career development professionals can help youth focus less on finding the “perfect” career and more on exploring possibilities and taking their next step.

In this episode of From the Field, NSCDA's Certification Manager & Registrar Lindsay Guitard sits down with ISO consultant Susan Gorveatte to discuss NSCDA’s journey to achieving ISO 9001 certification for its national certification program.
 
ISO 9001 is an internationally recognized standard for quality management systems. Lindsay and Susan explore what that means in practice, the lessons learned throughout the certification process, and how ISO is helping NSCDA build quality and continuous improvement into the way we work.

In this episode of From the Field, NSCDA’s Teresa Francis talks with Darlene Porter, a counsellor, career practitioner and specialist in narrative practice, to learn about the narrative approach and its connection to career and personal development. In sharing her own story, Darlene illustrates the richness and value narrative can bring to you and to your practice. 

In this episode of From the Field, NSCDA’s Chris Shupe speaks with his son Elliot, an 18-year-old transgender man in his first year of university. Together, they explore career aspirations, identity, and what the future can look like when you’re just starting out and learning to navigate the world as your authentic self.

In this episode of From the Field, NSCDA’s Lisa Strong speaks with Sam Madore, Marketing Communications Manager with the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia and host of the podcast Keep Talking. Together, they explore the emotional weight many professionals carry at work and why conversations about mental health are so important.

In this episode of From the Field, NSCDA’s Teresa Francis sits down with Randy Lindsay, Executive Director of Futureworx, to explore why Social and Emotional Skills matter more than ever. Randy shares how workplace shifts have made these skills essential - and why they’re critical for both employees and managers.

In this episode of From the Field, Mitchell Tempro is joined by Ann and David Divine to discuss the collaborative work behind the NSCDA’s Afrocentricity course. Together, they explore what Afrocentricity means, why it matters today, and how centering African-descended peoples’ histories, cultures, and lived experiences challenges dominant Eurocentric frameworks in justice, health, economics, and education.

In this episode of From the Field, NSCDA’s Lisa Strong speaks with Marcus Jamieson, Executive Director of TEAM Work Cooperative, about Work Without Barriers and what meaningful inclusion really looks like in career development. Marcus shares insights from more than 30 years of advocacy and employment support, reframing disability as part of human diversity rather than deficit.