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The STEM Career Coach

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The STEM Career Coach is for students, grads, and early-career pros building their path in science, tech, engineering, and maths—and for seasoned professionals looking to stay sharp and inspired. Hosted by Donnie Maclary, it features real stories from STEM leaders who’ve made bold moves, faced setbacks, and grown through change. Whether you're just starting out or evolving your career, get honest insight, smart strategies, and practical advice to help you thrive.

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episode The real risk is how we adopt AI artwork

The real risk is how we adopt AI

The real risk with AI isn’t sci-fi. It’s how we adopt it. In this final episode of The STEM Career Coach, we’re joined by Vered Shwartz (Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia) and author of Lost in Automatic Translation: Navigating Life in English in the Age of Language Technologies. We unpack where language AI is genuinely useful — and where using it to automate decisions can go wrong, especially in high-stakes contexts like healthcare and law. What you’ll learn in this conversation: - Why automating “critical error” processes is where the risk lives - How bias can show up through data and deployment, not “evil AI” - Why language models can sound confident while still being unreliable - How large language models are trained (in plain English) - Why culture and context are hard for AI to get right If you’re adopting AI at work, this is the mindset shift that keeps you safe and effective. Resources: - Vered’s book: https://lostinautomatictranslation.com/ [https://lostinautomatictranslation.com/] - Vered at UBC: https://www.cs.ubc.ca/~vshwartz/ [https://www.cs.ubc.ca/~vshwartz/] Subscribe for more STEM career stories and practical, real-world conversations on technology and work.

13 Jan 2026 - 37 min
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Leadership Moments That Move Us with CEO & Founder, Erica Lockheimer

Erica Lockheimer shares her journey from VP of Engineering at LinkedIn to founder of Humanize Her. In this episode, she opens up about the power of vulnerability in leadership, the importance of inclusive culture, and how mental health shaped her approach to team building. From personal stories to practical advice, Erica offers a blueprint for leading with empathy and intention.🚀 Looking to get ahead in your career?Sign up to our newsletter for expert advice, industry trends, and job opportunities: https://www.airswift.com/newsletter-s...✅ Explore our global jobs board: https://hubs.ly/Q02GXf-90🔔 Subscribe to Airswift’s YouTube: http://bit.ly/airswiftyoutube🌐 Learn more about us: https://www.airswift.com/about/👥 Join the Airswift family: https://www.airswift.com/employee/

4 Nov 2025 - 39 min
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Build a Culture where the Whole Person Matters

What happens when leaders stop managing and start listening? In this episode, Andrew McMasters—actor, facilitator, and founder of Improv Mindset—shares how embracing the whole person at work transforms culture, boosts engagement, and drives bottom-line results.“Let’s make the whole person be a part of this organisation.”— Andrew McMastersFrom walking the four walls to listening without agenda, Andrew reveals how small shifts in leadership presence can unlock massive impact.Topics covered: - How emotional check-ins build trust and agility - Why work-life harmony matters more than balance - The ROI of culture: 200% increase in discretionary effort - What improv teaches us about leadership and curiosityWhether you’re a manager, founder, or future leader—this episode will challenge how you show up and lead.

21 Oct 2025 - 42 min
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Building Culture Through Everyday Leadership

What if the key to inclusive leadership isn’t grand gestures, but small, intentional actions that ripple through your team?In this episode, Jonathan Stutz shares the practical tools and mindset shifts that help leaders build cultures of belonging, one moment at a time. From the power of the “pause button” in meetings to the transformative impact of asking “Are you really okay?” and waiting in silence, Jonathan reveals how empathy, listening, and vulnerability drive performance and trust. Drawing on decades of experience at Microsoft and Amazon, and insights from his book The Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders, Jonathan explains why DEI is not a side initiative, it’s a business imperative. You’ll learn how to align inclusion with business goals, how to build trust in underrepresented communities, and how to lead with your ears, not your ego. Whether you're a new manager or a seasoned executive, this episode will leave you with actionable ways to lead with care, conviction, and courage. 🚀 Looking to get ahead in your career?Sign up to our newsletter for expert advice, industry trends, and job opportunities: https://www.airswift.com/newsletter-s... ✅ Explore our global jobs board: https://hubs.ly/Q02GXf-90 🔔 Subscribe to Airswift’s YouTube: http://bit.ly/airswiftyoutube 🌐 Learn more about us: https://www.airswift.com/about/ 👥 Join the Airswift family: https://www.airswift.com/employee/

7 Oct 2025 - 37 min
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Dr Max Klau on Servant Leadership & Inner Growth

In this powerful episode of The STEM Career Coach, Dr Max Klau, founder of the Center for Courageous Wholeness and author of Developing Servant Leaders at Scale, joins Donnie Maclary to explore what it really means to lead with purpose.From confronting your shadow to crafting a personal leadership mission, Dr Klau shares hard-won insights from years in AmeriCorps, New Politics, and beyond. Whether you're a young professional or a seasoned leader, this conversation will challenge you to reflect, grow, and take the right next step.Topics include: - The power of inner clarity and shadow work - Why mistakes are essential to growth - How to lead with integrity in high-stakes environments - Free tools and resources to start your leadership journeyDownload Dr Klau’s free workbook: https://courageouswholeness.org🚀 Looking to get ahead in your career?Sign up to our newsletter for expert advice, industry trends, and job opportunities: https://www.airswift.com/newsletter-s...✅ Explore our global jobs board: https://hubs.ly/Q02GXf-90🔔 Subscribe to Airswift’s YouTube: http://bit.ly/airswiftyoutube🌐 Learn more about us: https://www.airswift.com/about/👥 Join the Airswift family: https://www.airswift.com/employee/

23 Sep 2025 - 34 min
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