http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress Career development help for individuals, schools and organizations from Bright and Associates Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:23:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Career Development News, Ideas, Interviews and Theories for Professionals, Practitioners, Academics and Students presented by Professor Jim Bright. The Factory Podcast and Blog provides insights into new thinking and practices from around the world in career development. Career development help for individuals, schools and organizations from Bright and Associates Jim Bright http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/TheFactorysmall.jpghttp://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress career development, careers, vocational psychology, chaos theory, no Jim Bright jim@brightandassociates.com.au http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=797 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=797#comments Sun, 08 Aug 2010 03:31:27 +0000 Jim Bright http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=797 Continue reading →]]> http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=797 1 Interview with author and all round careers guru, Dick Bolles, author of the 10 million selling What Color is your Parachute. Interview with author and all round careers guru, Dick Bolles, author of the 10 million selling What Color is your Parachute <a href="http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=797">Continue reading <span [...] The Factory Podcast careers, Dick Bolles, what color is your parachute, career development, jobs, change, jim bright http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=26 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=26#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:34:16 +0000 Jim B http://1068243883 Continue reading →]]> http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=26 4 In June this year, Jim Bright caught up with Professor John Krumboltz at Stanford University. We talked about his learning approach to career development and the Happenstance learning theory – based on the idea that you need to capitalize on unplanned events in careers. In June this year, Jim Bright caught up with Professor John Krumboltz at Stanford University. We talked about his learning approach to career development and the Happenstance learning theory – based on the idea that you need to capitalize on … [...] http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=20 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=20#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:05:07 +0000 Jim B http://1403572447 Continue reading →]]> http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=20 0 This is the presentation that myself and Robert Pryor are due to give at the National Career Development Association Conference in Seattle, Washington USA on Friday July 6th 2007. The presentation covers our very recent work linking Christopher Booker’s magnificent work “The 7 essential plots: why we tell stories” published by Continuum Press, to narrative counseling techniques and how these relate to our Chaos Theory of Careers. There is an interactive exercise within the Podcast that you might like to try. If so, have a pencil and paper handy! We hope you enjoy this Factory Podcast! Cheers Jim Bright This is the presentation that myself and Robert Pryor are due to give at the National Career Development Association Conference in Seattle, Washington USA on Friday July 6th 2007. The presentation covers our very recent work linking Christopher [...] career development, stories, narrative, counseling, coaching, plots, Jim bright, robert pryor, chaos theory of careers no http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=35 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=35#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:38:53 +0000 audrey chung http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=35 Continue reading →]]> http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=35 0 At long last!  Here is the interview I conducted with Skip Niles at the NCDA conference in Seattle in 2007.  Prof. Niles is a leading researcher in Career Development who has focussed on the developmental aspects of career development. In addition Spencer Niles has made a very significant contribution to the profession of career development. He is a past President of the NCDA, he is on the editorial boards of many journals and continues to be active in support of policy development in the USA and around the world.  In the interview he tells stories about his relationship with Donald Super and how Super influenced his theory and practice.  He also relates the perils for the counsellor of falling asleep during a session! At long last!  Here is the interview I conducted with Skip Niles at the NCDA conference in Seattle in 2007.  Prof. Niles is a leading researcher in Career Development who has focussed on the developmental aspects of career development. In … [...] Jim Bright career development, Spencer Niles, Donald Super http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=27 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=27#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:31:12 +0000 Jim B http://14432434 Continue reading →]]> http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=27 0 t]Welcome to the latest Factory Podcast, an interview with Dr Janet Lenz from Florida State University. Janet is in conversation with Jim Bright. The conversation was recorded at the National Career Development Association Annual Conference, held in Seattle in July 2007.  She talks about running a University Careers Service that integrates theory, practice, research and student training. t]Welcome to the latest Factory Podcast, an interview with Dr Janet Lenz from Florida State University. Janet is in conversation with Jim Bright. The conversation was recorded at the National Career Development Association Annual Conference, held [...] career development, CASVE, careers services http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=289 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=289#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:01:41 +0000 Jim B http://673404376 Continue reading →]]> http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=289 4 Here is the full presentation of the Robert Pryor and Jim Bright presentation – There’s no success like failure – a workshop we presented at the NCDA conference in St Louis in July 2009. This photograph was taken immediately after the presentation. (l to r) Robert Pryor, John Krumboltz, Jim Bright we are so obsessed with success that it is easy to forget that one of the quickest ways to succeed is to fail. Sounds odd? Well find out how to fail successfully in this extended Podcast with Jim Bright and Robert Pryor <a [...] chaos theory of careers, chance, failure, career development, ncda http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=325 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=325#comments Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:38:16 +0000 Jim B http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=325 Continue reading →]]> http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=325 0 Here is part two of a conversation between Professor Norm Amundson of University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, and Professor Jim Bright, Australian Catholic University about Career Development issues.  Part I was posted earlier this month.  You might be interested in attending the 1-day workshop that Norm and Jim will be presenting along with their colleague Professor Robert Pryor.  The workshop entitled Career Creativity: Strategies for thriving on change will be presented in Sydney on April 14th 2010 and Brisbane on April 15th 2010.  Prices and venue to be confirmed shortly.  If you are interested in attending either of these you can register you interest by contacting Jim Bright at jim@brightandassociates.com.au.  Places will be limited. Here is part two of a conversation between Professor Norm Amundson of University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, and Professor Jim Bright, Australian Catholic University about Career Development issues.  Part I was posted earlier this [...] http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=322 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=322#comments Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:25:22 +0000 Jim B http://1754342708 Continue reading →]]> http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=322 0 Here is part one of a conversation between Professor Norm Amundson of University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, and Professor Jim Bright, Australian Catholic University about Career Development issues.  Part II will be posted later this month.  You might be interested in attending the 1-day workshop that Norm and Jim will be presenting along with their colleague Professor Robert Pryor.  The workshop entitled Career Creativity: Strategies for thriving on change will be presented in Sydney at the Mecure Hotel on April 14th 2010 and Brisbane at the Novotel Hotel on April 15th 2010. Career Creativity: strategies for thriving on change, 15/4/10 – Early bird rate $349 ($300 for CDAA members), full rate $399 ($349 CDAA) .  If you are interested in attending either of these you can register you interest by contacting Jim Bright at jim@brightandassociates.com.au.  Places will be limited. Here is part one of a conversation between Professor Norm Amundson of University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, and Professor Jim Bright, Australian Catholic University about Career Development issues.  Part II will be posted later this [...] http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=315 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=315#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:00:48 +0000 Jim B http://1462665992 Continue reading →]]> http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=315 0 Here is an interview conducted by Deirdre Pickerell of LifeStrategies with Prof. Norm Amundson, University of British Columbia talking about the power of metaphors as a counselling technique. Norm has a new book on this topic out published by Ergon and soon to be available from Bright and Associates. Here is an interview conducted by Deirdre Pickerell of LifeStrategies with Prof. Norm Amundson, University of British Columbia talking about the power of metaphors as a counselling technique. Norm has a new book on this topic out published by Ergon [...] http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=306 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=306#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:35:27 +0000 Jim B http://1516201388 Continue reading →]]> http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=306 0 Here is a short summary of the Chaos Theory of Careers that Deirdre Pickerell from Life Strategies, Vancouver filmed while I was visiting and presenting in Vancouver in July 2009. Look out for more new content in coming weeks, specifically, an interview Norm Amundson, and Norm and Jim Bright in conversation together Here is a short summary of the Chaos Theory of Careers that Deirdre Pickerell from Life Strategies, Vancouver filmed while I was visiting and presenting in Vancouver in July 2009. Look out for more new content in coming weeks, specifically, … [...] http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=192 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=192#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:05:06 +0000 Jim Bright http://1982748215 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=192 0 My new US title, Amazing Resumes is coming out in 2nd Edition (published by JIST). Here is a segment on resume writing from Channel 10. My new US title, Amazing Resumes is coming out in 2nd Edition (published by JIST). Here is a segment on resume writing from Channel 10. Amazing resumes, CVs http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=161 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=161#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:07:04 +0000 Jim Bright http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=161 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=161 0 A new podcast on how to write career objectives.  Jim Bright in conversation with Caroline Spurway. A new podcast on how to write career objectives.  Jim Bright in conversation with Caroline Spurway. http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=141 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=141#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:56:40 +0000 Jim Bright http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=141 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=141 2 Here is an interview with Jim from Channel 10′s kickstart careers, on steps to find satisfying work. Here is an interview with Jim from Channel 10′s kickstart careers, on steps to find satisfying work. career development, job search http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=106 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=106#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:07:41 +0000 Jim Bright http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=106 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=106 0 Hello, I must be going… Welcome back lovers of Career Development!  Please see my short vodcast to latest happenings!!! Hello, I must be going… Welcome back lovers of Career Development!  Please see my short vodcast to latest happenings!!! new website, podcasts working, The Factory, fish http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=84 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=84#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:21:33 +0000 Jim Bright http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=84 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=84 0 This is an interview conducted by Careers Counsellor Caroline Spurway from Australian Catholic University, that was recorded in October 2008.  The conversation covers the background and development of the Chaos Theory of Careers. This is an interview conducted by Careers Counsellor Caroline Spurway from Australian Catholic University, that was recorded in October 2008.  The conversation covers the background and development of the Chaos Theory of Careers. chance, chaos theory of careers, jim bright http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=53 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=53#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:09:19 +0000 audrey chung http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=53 Continue reading →]]> http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=53 0 I am presenting a keynote at the International Careers Conference which is being held in Wellington New Zealand between 19 – 21 November 2009.  The conference organisers asked me to make a short promo video of my talk at the conference that they could show to people, and then they asked me if I could host the video on the Factory Podcast, so here it is!  Please do consider attending the conference as I know from past visits it is an excellent conference, well organised, welcoming and chock full of great speakers (present company excepted of course!!!!). The conference website link is below. Enjoy the video. http://www.avenues.co.nz/careers/index.html I am presenting a keynote at the International Careers Conference which is being held in Wellington New Zealand between 19 – 21 November 2009.  The conference organisers asked me to make a short promo video of my talk at the … <a [...] shift happen, chaos, jim bright, wellington careers conference http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=38 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=38#comments Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:02:44 +0000 audrey chung http://798785698 Continue reading →]]> http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=38 0 This is the same interview as the one below, but the file is a straight mp3 that will work on all players (whereas the one below has pictures in it and works on video ipods and other m4a players. Your choice! Cheers Jim This is the same interview as the one below, but the file is a straight mp3 that will work on all players (whereas the one below has pictures in it and works on video ipods and other m4a players. Your … <a [...] spencer niles, donald super, careers http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=18 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=18#comments Tue, 12 Jun 2007 05:49:22 +0000 Jim B http://625754271 Continue reading →]]> http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=18 0 Here is the second Factory Podcast, which features a keynote address given by Jim Bright at the Pathways 8 conference at the Casino, Hobart, Tasmania, on 1st December 2006. The podcast provides a general introduction to some of the key notions in Pryor and Bright’s Chaos Theory of Careers (2003ab, in press). It also covers ideas about the relationship between probability thinking and possibility thinking (see also Pryor, Amundson and Bright, in press) for more details. It also includes an unplanned event at the end of the keynote! Happy listening. Cheers Jim Here is the second Factory Podcast, which features a keynote address given by Jim Bright at the Pathways 8 conference at the Casino, Hobart, Tasmania, on 1st December 2006. The podcast provides a general introduction to some of the key … <a [...] Jim Bright, Chaos Theory of Careers http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=8 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?p=8#comments Thu, 24 May 2007 11:11:47 +0000 Jim B http://2025953900 http://www.brightandassociates.com.au/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=8 5 Jim Bright caught up with Career Counseling guru Prof. Norm Amundson just before they co-presented a workshop in Brisbane, Australia. He discusses Active engagement and dynamic counseling. Amundson Pryor and Bright Jim Bright caught up with Career Counseling guru Prof. Norm Amundson just before they co-presented a workshop in Brisbane, Australia. He discusses Active engagement and dynamic counseling. Norm Amundson, Career Counseling, Active Engagement