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Looking to fit in some professional development on the go? There are numerous podcasts – for career practitioners, jobseekers, students and working professionals – exploring job search, equity in the workplace, unconventional career pathways and much more.


Still need more podcasts? Check out our fall roundup: Career development on the go: 18 podcasts to boost your knowledge


5 Minute Career Hack 

Any major pivot in life can be scary and filled with uncertainty. Each week on the 5 Minute Career Hack Podcast, you’ll hear: 

  • From real-life pivot masters about their journey 
  • 5 minutes of actionable career and personal development advice 
  • Inspiration, motivation and a pivot plan for the week 

Recent episodes: The Truth About Burnout and Feeling Stuck; Modification vs. Transformation: The Secret to Reaching Your Goals 

Brown Table Talk 

Most leadership lessons, advice and coaching flooding the marketplace are not speaking to women of colour. Join Dee C. Marshall (CEO of Diverse & Engaged and Wall Street Alumni) and Mita Mallick (LinkedIn Top Voice & DEI Thought Leader) as they break down the challenges women of colour face in the workplace and offer practical tips.  

Recent episodes: Should You Send That LinkedIn Request or Not?; When They Misspell Your Name…AGAIN! 

Career Conversations 

Join us on the MACD Career Conversations Podcast, part of the Manitoba Association for Career Development, as we meet Manitoba’s many professionals to talk about their career journey, their clients, and their work. 

Recent episodes: Career Integration for Job Ready Post-secondary Graduates; AI in Career   

Cubicle Confidential 

Having problems with people at work? Does your boss suck? Do your co-workers drive you crazy? Each week, Tim McClure and Chris DeSantis take on your most outrageous workplace questions and concerns.  

Recent episodes: Promotion Blues; Angling for a Better Opportunity  

Everything Recruitment 

Tired of endless job applications and disappointing interviews? Career expert Reda El Maazi reveals insider secrets to craft compelling resumes, ace interviews and build a network that opens doors. 

Recent episodes: Master Your Job Search: 7 Top Tips From Michelle Slater; Thriving in Canada: Max Medyk’s Essential Guide for Newcomers 

Get Hired with Andrew Seaman 

Get Hired helps people live better lives by teaching them how to find work that aligns with their interests, values and needs. Join a community that you can listen to, lean on, learn from and share with throughout your career. 

Recent episodes: How to Get Hired and Noticed as an Introvert; Mental Health and Queer Identity in the Workplace 

Happen To Your Career 

You’re not totally happy with your career and you know there “has to be something out there that’s better.” This show provides inspiration, tools and roadmaps to move from where you are to work that matters to you and uniquely fits your strengths and talents. 

Recent episodes: Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change; When Being “Good At” Your Role Doesn’t Lead To Career Happiness  

Newcomers ON FIRE! 

In Newcomers ON FIRE, get inspired by the stories of newcomers who have faced tough times, embraced challenges and found their way to success. Listen in to learn how they used their inner strength to take control of their time, build strong careers, manage their money and create the futures they wanted. 

Recent episodes: The Power of Volunteering; My Thick Accent is My Superpower 

Per My Last Email 

Is it okay to ask your coworker how much they make? Is Gen Z set up for failure in the workplace? Should you really bring your whole self to work? Morning Brew’s resident career experts Kaila and Kyle debate the trickiest challenges in work life and share tactics on how to overcome them. 

Recent episodes: The Truth About Being a Career Generalist; When Should You Quit Your Job? 

That Careers Show 

Presented by the Australian Centre for Career Education, this podcast explores the fascinating world of careers, uncovering hidden gems, sharing inspiring stories and providing valuable insights into career education and development as a lifelong process. 

Recent episodes: Running a successful careers service in schools; Harnessing perspective and emotion in everyday practice 

The Break – with Michael Gardon 

Entrepreneur Michael Gardon is on a mission to help people BREAK work and get intentional about their career journey. Hear from corporate careerists, entrepreneurs, side hustlers and more on what their break moment was, hear how they overcame resistance and their actionable advice for doing the same.  

Recent episodes: Breaking the Burnout Cycle; The Setback Cycle: How Defining Moments Can Move Us Forward 

The Future of Work Podcast 

In this podcast from the International Labour Organization, learn from experts on how the rapidly changing world of work is affecting you. Go to workplaces you never knew existed and hear stories that touch all our working lives.  

Recent episodes: Want to be an entrepreneur? How to do it right; How young refugees are using skills and entrepreneurship to find independence 

The Midlife Reinvention 

Are you experiencing a career or life transition and asking yourself “what’s next”?  Join Kavita Ahuja, Certified Career and Life Transitions Coach, as she shares insights and interviews incredible women across the globe who will give you inspiration to rediscover who you really, what you really want and how to get there!   

Recent episodes: Why Conversations, Networking and Community are Crucial During Career & Life Transitions; How to Overcome Self Sabotage and Transform Your Life From Burnout to Bliss! 

The One About Careers 

This career podcast from Devon Turcotte and Sarah-Jane VandenBerg is for adults who work with, live with or mentor teens who are finding it a challenge to plan for life after high school. Weekly, bite-sized conversations explore everything about career and education to help you better support the career decisions of the teens in your life. 

Recent episodes: Success at Work: Emotional Intelligence; Myths & Truths: do what you love and the money will follow? 

The QT Podcast 

The QT Podcast amplifies the insights of inspiring 2SLGBTQ+ professionals and entrepreneurs in the tech ecosystem. This podcast aims to influence positive cultural change by creating a platform for sharing knowledge, experiences, achievements and challenges of members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. 

Recent episodes: Wanted! Queer Leaders in Tech; Barriers to Entry? Gaining & Retaining Employment  

The Remote Work Retirement Show 

The Remote Work Retirement show helps semi-retirees, working retirees and people leaving the traditional workforce bridge the gap between their working years and retirement. Remote work is a solution to help folks get the income they need to enjoy a flexible lifestyle and have peace of mind that they won’t run out of money. 

Recent episodes: Celebrate your wins; Finding Side Gigs on Craigslist 

The Skill Shift 

The Skill Shift is a podcast for learning organizations that want to future-proof their teams. 

Learning experts from some of the most innovative businesses in the world share their unique approaches to L&D, giving insights into how they’re preparing their workforce for the future and the ways they’re addressing skills gaps in their industries. 

Recent episodes: Creating a Culture of Learning to Fuel the Future of Work; Building a Vibrant Workforce Through Skills Development  

What Works for Women at Work 

Evelyn Akselrod (The Career Foundation) invites listeners to join in on a transformative exploration, where inspiring stories are shared, practical lessons are learned and powerful mindset shifts occur to get much closer to a collective leadership breakthrough. 

Recent interview subjects include Sharmini Fernando, COO of The Neighbourhood Group Community Services, and Equity & Anti Racism Facilitator Chanel Grenaway. 

Your Career GPS 

Host Brad W. Minton serves as the GPS to Gen Z students and young adults ready to find their fit and make their mark on the world through their careers. This podcast shares insights from experts in the field of career exploration, growth and development, personal branding, networking, job searching, resume writing, interviewing and salary negotiation. 

Recent episodes: Quiet Cruising: Introvert Leadership Skills; Roundabout: Navigating Early Career Course Corrections  

Lindsay Purchase Administrator
Lindsay Purchase is the Editor of CERIC’s CareerWise website and CareerWise Weekly newsletter. She has a background in journalism, having worked previously as a digital editor and reporter. Lindsay is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Global Studies program and Toronto Metropolitan University’s Food Security certificate program.
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Lindsay Purchase is the Editor of CERIC’s CareerWise website and CareerWise Weekly newsletter. She has a background in journalism, having worked previously as a digital editor and reporter. Lindsay is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Global Studies program and Toronto Metropolitan University’s Food Security certificate program.
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