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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textHow can you shape a meaningful and purpose-driven career in the humanitarian sector and beyond? Tune in to this episode to glean insights from Ana Lucia Villagran, a Learning Solutions Specialist at HLA’s Latin America and Caribbean Regional Centre from Guatemala, and Selim Uysal, an independent humanitarian consultant and trainer from Türkiye, now based in Germany. Ana Lucia and Selim share their personal journeys of discovering purpose in their careers that have spanned the commercial world and academia, before transitions into the development and humanitarian sectors. Together with host Ka Man Parkinson, they discuss:· Navigating career transitions · Developing essential skills such as communication, creativity, critical thinking and adaptability· Maintaining resilience and a sense of purpose in turbulent and uncertain timesWhether you're just beginning your career, managing a transition or simply seeking professional inspiration, this episode offers valuable insights.Read the speaker bios and shownotes on the episode webpage:https://www.humanitarianleadershipacademy.org/resources/shaping-impact-driven-careers-stories-of-purpose-resilience-and-growth/Thanks for listening. Please help us to grow this podcast by subscribing and leaving a review on the platform you're listening from. Thank you! For more resources for the humanitarian community, visit humanitarianleadershipacademy.org/resources The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their organisations.
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