The Pathfinders Podcast

Kim Cofino is leading a change in education by helping teachers, schools, and parents integrate technology into classrooms and making learning an engaging experience for students. MORE ABOUT KIM https://www.pathfinderspodcast.com/episodes/007 BOOK RECS Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for ClassroomsGood to GreatThe Long TailCrossing the ChasmThe Lean Startup LINKS MENTIONED Eduro LearningCOETAILLearning2Shifting Our SchoolKim CofinoOther podcasts: Reply All, Note to...

Natty is a comedian and comedy promoter who built the biggest stand-up comedy community in Thailand for people with the same passion as hers. LEARN MORE https://www.pathfinderspodcast.com/episodes/006 TIMESTAMPS -- INTRO 00:23 What’s a comedy promoter? 01:24 How would you describe yourself and your humor? -- JOURNEY 02:51 Growing up in a Chinese family 04:50 University & discovering a passion for marketing 07:58 First job as a market researcher 10:42 Getting opportunities from...

Peter Keusgen is a Chief Investment Officer whose 49 years of life is filled with surprising experiences. He will tell you why you should never submit your resume and how to increase your chances of getting hired. LEARN MORE https://www.pathfinderspodcast.com/episodes/005 BOOK RECS Jonathan Livingston SeagullThe Alchemist TIMESTAMPS -- INTRO 00:23 Guest intro 01:02 Always find out the truth for yourself -- SCHOOL & PART-TIME WORK 02:10 Wanted to be a lawyer in high school, then...

Ellie Pattanaworakij has been freelancing in many different things and trying everything she wants to do in life. She's a proof that it's perfectly fine not to have a "one true passion". LEARN MORE https://www.pathfinderspodcast.com/episodes/004 BOOK RECS The Courage to be Disliked (Chinese) TIMESTAMPS -- INTRO 01:24 Do what you want; try things just to see if you like it 05:38 Living in the moment, finding passion in small things -- SCHOOL 07:36 Family going bankrupt 10:34 Going...

Sascha Funk, a Professor in Digital Marketing, talks about leading change by empowering students to think creatively, get the most out of school, and follow their dreams. LEARN MORE https://www.pathfinderspodcast.com/episodes/ep03-digital-marketing-professor-fostering-creative-thinking-sasha-funk BOOK RECS The Last LectureAltruism: The Power of Compassion to Change Yourself and the WorldWebsite Boosting TIMESTAMPS -- INTRO 00:21 Guest intro 01:55 Trying new things to overcome...

Marc C. Close, the founder/CEO of Bespokify, a fashion tech company, shares his experience on combining fashion, engineering, and tech to create a niche that never existed before. LEARN MORE https://www.pathfinderspodcast.com/episodes/ep02-fashion-tech-entrepreneur-carving-your-own-niche-wth-marc-c-close BOOK RECS Rich Dad Poor DadHow to Win Friends & Influence PeopleHow to Stop Worrying and Start LivingOh, the Places You'll Go!The Timeless Way of BuildingA Pattern LanguageCrossing the...

Ploy Suriwong, the MBTI Counselor, shared insights on using introspection and personality theories to understand herself and others, and overcoming challenges as an introvert. LEARN MORE https://www.pathfinderspodcast.com/episodes/ep01-mbti-counsellor-introspective-introverts-insights-with-ploy-suriwon BOOK RECS Please Understand Me IIWas That Really Me?The Art of SpeedReading PeopleJung's Map of the SoulNeuroscience of PersonalityPersonality TypesThe Courage to Teach TIMESTAMPS --...

For a lot of people, including me, figuring out what you want to do in life is very difficult. Growing up, most of us were led to believe that we should know the answer to "what do you want to be when you grow up?” even before we graduate high school so that we can pick the most relevant field to study in university, and then work in that exact field. But sometimes life isn't as straightforward as you think. You can end up somewhere you've never known to be possible before. I want to show...