Dr. Marilyn Maze on Life, Work, and Growth

In this episode, Dr. Maze shares her inspiring journey from a career in mathematics and computer programming to her impactful work in career counseling and assessment. She discusses her early influences, time in the Peace Corps, and the founding of APCDA, offering insights into how personal drivers like happiness shape our career paths. Dr. Maze also explores the role of AI in career counseling and offers practical advice for anyone seeking growth in their personal and professional life. Tune in for her reflections on life lessons, career advice, and what’s next on her horizon.

00:59 Introduction to Dr Marilyn Maze
01:58 Personal drivers - happiness
02:19 Current work
03:11 Career start in mathematics teaching and computer programming
04:34 Peace corps work in the Philippines
05:52 Computerised career assessments
08:42 Birth of APCDA
09:27 Why career counselling?
10:54 AI and career counselling
12:11 Childhood influences and hobbies
14:48 Early career planning
16:17 Career advice
16:59 Life lessons
17:44 What's next?
18:17 Favourite motto
18:52 Final words