Offline Conversations

What makes a great marketer, and a great leader? We asked UTSC Management alumnus and best-selling author Adam Rodricks (BBA 2010), who built a dynamic marketing career—and just published his first book—with personal branding at the core. On this podcast, Adam shares his lived experience and advice for future leaders, including how business can be taught through storytelling, what it means to adapt on the fly, and why rejection doesn’t need to be a reflection of self-worth.

On this must-listen episode, Philip and Stephanie sit down with Vanshika Agarwal—UTSC Management Co-op Student of the Year—to reflect upon her journey at the University of Toronto Scarborough, how she found the courage to build a self-starter mindset, and what she discovered about leadership through co-op and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) along the way.

Do you worry about saying the right thing at the right time? Would you rather ask a question verbally or type it online? Listen in as Philip and Stephanie share tips to help you communicate with confidence.

If you’re unsure about what happens on a work term site visit then this episode is for you! Listen in as Philip and Stephanie visit Management Co-op student Christine and her manager Conrad at FISPAN—an innovative fintech company—to chat about how the work term is going.

On this extremely special episode guest-starring Management Co-op students Mojolaoluwa, Shivani, Han, and Joaquim, we talk about adapting to university from high school and explore our shared values and goals for the 2021/22 school year at U of T Scarborough. Spoiler alert: Management students are brilliant (as if you didn't already know that...)!

Do you ever feel pressured to look or act a certain way? Have you struggled with perfectionism, depression, or fear of acceptance? You are not alone. On this episode, UTSC graduate Feral (Co-op BBA 2013) guides us on a journey of self-discovery and continuous improvement to help you learn and love who you truly are—and carve a rewarding career path along the way. (Note: This podcast contains material that is very personal in nature. If you need help, please visit uoft.me/support-links. Listener discretion is advised.)

Are you entering your first year in the Management program? Have questions about how to make a smooth and successful transition to university from high school? You are not alone! On this episode, meet Bobbi McFarlane, Management’s very own First-Year Program Advisor, who guides you through the resources and support available to UTSC students as they launch their BBA journey. Spoiler alert: Bobbi is UTSC graduate, too!

What does it really mean to be an entrepreneur? On this episode, Management Professor Bill McConkey (Academic Director, The BRIDGE New Venture Program) takes you inside UTSC’s innovative business ecosystem powered by wisdom, resilience, and empathy.

So you want to be a rock star? Just learn how to play an instrument, write a catchy song, find a producer to put it all together, and voilà! It sounds simple, but… does that mean it’s easy? Join Philip and Stephanie as they dissect the notion of simplicity versus ease, providing real-life examples and best practices to help you become a co-op rock star in your own right!

Admit it: have you been procrastinating on your work-term project? Ever wondered why the Management Co-op office assigns you a work-term project in the first place? Join Philip and Stephanie, with special guest Malcolm Billing, as they reveal how work-term projects are designed to elevate your communication and analytical skills—and help give you a competitive advantage in the job market. Spoiler alert: Malcolm has evaluated hundreds of work-term projects over the years, so you don’t want to miss his pro tips for success!