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The Post-Traditional Professional.

The Post-Traditional Professional.

By: Sandra Buatti-Ramos
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Career science meets real life. The Post-Traditional Professional brings decades of career research out of the academic journals and into honest conversations about work, identity, and building a career on your own terms.

Host Sandra Buatti-Ramos, career researcher, scholar-practitioner, and EdTech founder, treats career development as what it actually is: an interdisciplinary field with real theory and evidence that most people never get to access. Episodes translate career science into usable insights, address cultural narratives about careers, and cover trending topics about the world of work.

This is not a tips-and-tricks job-search show. It is a space for the curious and the restless, for high performers frustrated by stagnant workplaces, and for anyone who wants to understand work better.

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Episodes
  • Episode 1: Introduction to The Post-Traditional Professional

    Episode 1: Introduction to The Post-Traditional Professional
    Jul 1 2026

    Summary

    Sandra Buatti-Ramos, ACRW, CLMC, explores the complex relationship between work, identity, and career development, emphasizing the importance of understanding career science to navigate modern labor markets and build authentic careers.

    Keywords: career development, labor market, career science, professional identity, work disruption, career transitions, unconventional careers, career theory, workforce evolution, post-traditional careers

    Key Topics:

    • The impact of work on identity
    • Lack of formal career education
    • The role of career science and empirical research
    • Navigating career transitions and disruptions
    • The influence of technological change and labor market shifts
    • Building authentic careers aligned with values
    • The resilience of unconventional career paths
    • The importance of questioning societal norms around work

    Takeaways:

    1. Most of us are never taught how careers really work.
    2. Understanding career science can help make better decisions.
    3. Work deeply influences our self-worth and identity.
    4. Career paths are often shaped by chance and resilience.
    5. Questioning societal norms can lead to more authentic careers.

    Chapters

    00:00 The Defining Role of Work in Identity

    02:16 Navigating Career Development: A Lack of Guidance

    04:48 Understanding Career Science and Its Practical Applications

    06:46 The Host's Journey: From Dandelion to Career Innovator

    12:30 Creating a Space for Meaningful Dialogue on Careers
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    14 mins
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