S4 Ep7: 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