In this episode I'm joined by Chris Ippolito from Alberta, Canada. This was recorded around Christmas time of 2020, but it's still a hugely relevant conversation. Chris and I talk about working from home, becoming a new father, and taking on new work... all at the same time! Support the show
May 17, 2021
36 min
Hi guys I’m Dan Reed, and welcome back to The Career Dad Show It’s been a minute… or several months… and to be honest, I needed a bit of a break. If I can’t practice what I preach, then what good am I? Anyway, it’s great to be back, and let me introduce you to Amit. Amit realised his career in banking was impacting his mental health, and he was becoming someone he didn’t like. He decided to jack it all in and start a business - during lockdown - with a 2 and a 4 year old at home. Amit b...
Apr 6, 2021
52 min
Today I’m joined by father-of-3 Paul Tremain, better known on Instagram as the Multidad. We talk about Lockdown 3.0, balancing work and family, imposter syndrome, as well as reflecting on how Paul felt when he found out he was having twins. This is an amazing episode if you’re expecting twins, trying to balance work with family, or want some tips on dealing with imposter syndrome. Support the show
Jan 11, 2021
39 min
So here we are - the end of 202 is upon us. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your support this year. Whether it's been listening to the podcast, watching the videos, interacting with the socials... I appreciate it all. Have a fantastic Christmas - and see you in 2021! Support the show
Dec 21, 2020
14 min
How are angels made? When Bryson’s mom passed away, he thought about how to communicate this with his son. So he wrote a book. Following a successful Kickstarter, How Angels Are Made was published. This isn’t Bryson’s job, though. He runs the back-office of his wife’s chiropractic clinic, and has been the main caregiver to his 3 kids during Covid. How does he find the time? By auditing his 24 hours… Contents 1m 02s: Atlanta, Georgia: The great melting pot5m 34s: When the daughters came...
Dec 14, 2020
36 min
Starting a marketing agency just before Covid wasn’t part of the plan, but 12 months later and Yonder is going from strength to strength. Chris left his well-paid corporate gig to fulfil a decade-long dream, and also adopted two kids along the way. Chris shares his take on digital marketing and business, as well as the emotions around adopting. There never was the right time to do any of this, but at some point Chris realised that when he said 'I'll do it when...' was just another way of ...
Dec 7, 2020
41 min
Ruben is known as The Luge Man. He’s the first person to compete in 4 Olympics over 4 different decades. He talks to me how had the dream - and the perseverance - to become an Olympian, and how finding mentors is the key to unlocking success. Ruben’s also homeschooled his kids (now 15 and 18) from Day 1, which gives us a lot to talk about with Covid… Contents 0m 45s: Who is The Luge Man?5m 53s: Did you really pick the luge by process of elimination?7m 40s: Finding a mentor, being shy, an...
Nov 30, 2020
36 min
At 17, Joseph was beaten to within an inch of his life by 3 men because of the colour of his skin. The shame and self-loathing led to Joseph being homeless as a teenager, until a man gave him a book that changed his life. Joseph’s now a Doctor of Neuropsychology, a lecturer, a performance coach, and a father. Listen as Joseph explains why we all need to Shut The Freak Up. Contents 1m 03s: 3 grown men tried to take my life because of the colour of my skin4m 03s: Homeless by 186m 01s: Luck...
Nov 23, 2020
39 min
Chris had a successful career in corporate sales, taking on the highs and lows that came with it. As he says, ‘I was operating from a place of low self esteem’. He’s overcome addictions and now is happily married, and has a 13 year old son - who Chris is proud to be the father to that he didn’t have. Chris also started the EFA Movement: Empowered Fathers in Action, which helps good dads become great dads. Contents 1m 21s: The lifestyle of a sales person3m 58s: Operating from a p...
Nov 9, 2020
38 min
Despite being in his early 20s, Brendan has presented over 900 times. His participation in Case Competitions (as Brendan describes them: professional sport for nerds) landed him a role at IBM. But that’s not enough for him. Brendan started a YouTube channel called MasterTalk, where he teaches others how to unlearn the fear of public speaking. There’s so much advice packed into this episode - enjoy! Contents 0m 48s: Let’s talk about talking3m 06s: Where the fear of public speaking comes...
Nov 2, 2020
38 min
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