Profile:Lis McGuire is more than a seasoned career development professional. She’s a beacon of hope, an unending well of creativity, and a compassionate guide leading people out of life’s mazes. With over two decades of experience, a rich background in ancient history, and a profound understanding of the complex interplay between personal life and career, …
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A Career in Careers: Episode 3 – Bella Doswell’s Invigorating Journey
Welcome back to Episode 3 of the series on “A Career in Careers,” where we navigate the thrilling world of Career Development Practitioners (CDP) – a series dedicated to increasing visibility both within and out of the sector. Today’s spotlight is on Bella Doswell, a seasoned Career Transition Consultant whose journey spans countries, cultures, and …
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Guest Blog: Catrina Holmes
Hi all – it’s Catrina here. I am an associate assessor/trainer for the CDI and I am currently in the process of recruiting participants for my MA Career Development research project below 👇 Awareness of perimenopause and associated impacts among career development practitioners working with this client group. Are you a career development practitioner who …
Navigating Identity and Belonging as British Asians: Our Right to Call This Land Home – Being British, English, Asian or All, Some, or Neither of These?
A recent Twitter debate between broadcaster Adil Ray and another user over Ray’s proclamation of his English identity sparked important questions about the complexities of identity and belonging for British Asians today. This discussion arises in the context of Britain’s colonial history and its lingering impacts on concepts of Britishness and Englishness in our multiethnic …
Racism in War: Unveiling the Plight of South Asians
This is the second post in my series on South Asia during South Asian Heritage Month. The theme for 2023 is stories to be told. Who is telling the stories of the plights of South Asians falling prey to structural and systemic racism, often losing their lives due to corruption/war/ethnic cleansing in our home countries …
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Understanding the Impact of Migration: Stories of the South Asian Diaspora – South Asian Heritage Month
Migration is a powerful force that has shaped the world we live in today. It has connected people, cultures, and histories in ways that are both beautiful and complex. As part of the global majority, many of us from South Asian backgrounds have personal stories that trace back to the colonial era and the consequences …
Revisiting Decolonising Methodologies: A Foundation for Research in the Post-Colonial Era
As a PhD researcher using a decolonising research lens, I have found Linda Tuhiwai Smith’s seminal work, “Decolonising Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples”, to be an indispensable tool in the research arsenal of anyone studying the intersection of Indigenous studies, post-colonialism, and methodology. Published in 1999, this book remains a critical reference point more than …
Exploring the Importance of Accurate and Descriptive Language in the Career Development Sector: A Decolonial Perspective
As a PhD student exploring the underrepresentation of ethnic minority career development practitioners in the career development sector in England, I’ve become aware of the discomfort that can arise when using certain terms to describe race. Specifically, when it comes to describing a largely White workforce in the sector, I initially found it jarring to …
A Career in Careers: Episode 1: Sarfraz Ahmed – Journey into the Career Development Sector
Welcome to the first of my series on A Career in Careers, a series spotlighting career development practitioners – in this post, I share Sarfraz Ahmed’s journey. In a recent interview, I had the opportunity to sit down with Sarfraz Ahmed, a career development practitioner with a rich and diverse background. Sarfraz, a British Pakistani and Muslim, …
FACE DAY ONE CONFERENCE REFLECTIONS – Wednesday 28th June, University of Derby
I am ever so grateful and honoured to have been given a free place as an emerging researcher at the three day Forum for Access and Continuing Education (FACE) Conference by Krisha Bainham, Head of Widening Access, as my themes for my presentation aligned almost perfectly (if there is such a thing) with the themes …
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Doctoring a Career 