How can you avoid burnout by practicing self-care at work?

Katy and Emma chat with career educator Darcie Gabruck about recognizing signs of burnout, setting boundaries in the workplace, setting up strategies for sustainable self-care, and addressing and healing from burnout when it happens.

Resources from this episode

· UVic Student Wellness

· UVic Career Services

· UVic Multifaith Centre

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What can you do with a degree in… history?

Katy and Emma chat with guest Natasha Thambirajah about how a history and political science degree led to a career in digital health public policy.

Natasha Thambirajah is a third-generation public servant and has worked for the Province of BC since 2006. Over the past 15 years, she has led nationally recognized examples of transformative, citizen-centred public policy, including the prize-winning BC Services Card and the modernization of gender identity expression on government-issued identification. Natasha completed a double major Bachelor of Arts in history and political science at UVic, and holds a Master of Arts from the University of Manitoba and a Master of Science in Public Health from the London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. This podcast was created while Natasha was still working for the Province of BC. She recently left government to establish her own inclusive, equitable and BIPOC friendly strategic management consultancy, Haven Consulting.

Join us as we talk about:

· Strategies for making change in public health policy

· Working in government as a BIPOC woman

· Building equity through digital health policy

· Creating a strong team as a manager and leader

· Tips for students who are interested in a career in the public service

And much more!

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• Natasha's consulting firm: Haven Consulting

How can you practice self-advocacy at work?

Katy and Emma talk with career educator and international student advisor Amy Chen about self-identification during the job search and application process, your rights and responsibilities in the workplace, and how you can advocate for yourself on the job.

Resources from this episode:

· Disability Alliance BC: Disclosing Your Disability Guide

· BC Human Rights Tribunal

· BC Human Rights Clinic (free legal services)

· Lime Connect

· CanAssist at UVic

· Canada’s Best Diversity Employers

· Accessible Employers – A President’s Group Initiative

· Indigenous Work-Integrated Learning Resource Hub

· Resources from our website

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