Exploring 'Work' Through Diverse Insights: YouTube Channel 'Career Compass | Liberal Arts Radio on 'Work'' Launches June 26

doda, a career transition service operated by Persol Career Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroyuki Senoo), has relaunched its YouTube channel as 'Career Compass,' debuting a new series themed around liberal arts and careers titled 'Career Compass | Liberal Arts Radio on "Work"' on June 26, 2026 (Fri) at 18:00.

'Career Compass | Liberal Arts Radio on "Work"': https://www.youtube.com/@career_compass-doda

About 'Career Compass | Liberal Arts Radio on "Work"'

As workstyles and career options expand, interest in history, philosophy, and culture is growing—not just practical know-how. The fresh insights gained from these fields are increasingly recognized as valuable for helping individuals develop their own perspectives and decision-making frameworks in their professional lives.

'Career Compass | Liberal Arts Radio on "Work"' is a YouTube channel that invites guests from diverse backgrounds—including philosophers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and announcers—to casually discuss topics related to careers and work. Through relaxed, conversational dialogue, the channel aims to deliver enjoyable and light-hearted content that subtly broadens viewers' horizons, offering useful hints for daily work and career development.

Recommended for:

- Those seeking intellectually stimulating content that's fun and easy to enjoy

- Individuals who want to reflect on work and careers from new perspectives

- Anyone looking to encounter fresh viewpoints and insights without pressure

Program Overview

- Channel Name: 'Career Compass | Liberal Arts Radio on "Work"'

- Launch Date: June 26, 2026 (Fri) at 18:00

- Frequency: Every other Friday at 18:00 (planned)

- Format: YouTube channel (video podcast style)

- URL: https://www.youtube.com/@career_compass-doda

- Guests: Diverse experts selected according to each episode's theme

Upcoming Episode Themes (subject to change in title and order)

- Episode 1 Theme: Community and Third Places (aired June 26, 2026)

Content: Why top performers often find belonging outside the office — The importance of third places

- Episode 2 Theme: Negative Capability

Content: What exactly is negative capability? What's the benefit of not rushing to find answers?

- Episode 3 Theme: Guest Free Talk Session

Content: With Heejul Chu—How does a philosopher-businessman manage dual careers? Isn't it tough?

- Episode 4 Theme: Bullshit Jobs

Content: Why do people sometimes feel their work is meaningless? — What are bullshit jobs?

- Episode 5 Theme: Side Careers (Side Gigs)

Content: When workplace communication gets tough, learn from Roty and pragmatism philosophy

Featured First-Episode Guests / Messages to Viewers

▼ Guest 1: Yohei Takayama, Chairman of Okuribanto Inc.

A Japanese entrepreneur, professional salesperson, and professional social drinker. He began his career in sales for investment real estate, spending five years making telemarketing calls with his phone taped to his hand. Later joined Advan Inc. amid post-IPO chaos, and despite not speaking Chinese, was stationed in Shanghai using only his knowledge of the Three Kingdoms and Chinese films, where he achieved strong sales results and was promoted to General Manager. After five years abroad, he returned to Japan and became President of subsidiary Okuribanto, now serving as Chairman. Author of the internationally acclaimed business book 'Stop Reading Business Books, Go Out Into the Streets: The Professional Salesperson's Way of Work.' Also active in music as DJ Mariage and runs BaR Poodle Master, among other ventures.

- Message:

"Having frequented bars nearly every day for about 20 years, I'll share insights as a professional social drinker on local community engagement."

▼ Guest 2: Heejul Chu, Philosopher and Visiting Associate Professor at Osaka University

Philosopher and Visiting Associate Professor at the Institute for Social Co-Creation Research, Osaka University. Also serves as Chief Research Director at an advertising agency. Holds a Ph.D. in Humanities from the Graduate School of Letters, Osaka University. Specializes in pragmatist philosophy of language and its intellectual history. Engages in business development using behavioral data in corporate settings and promotes bridging and collaborative research between business, philosophy, ethics, and social sciences. Author of 'Philosophy for Human Conversation' and 'Mastering Fairness,' among others. In May 2026, he published his first paperback 'Living Together in a Fragmented World: The Philosophy of Richard Rorty' (NHK Publishing New Books), followed in June by his first bunko edition 'Expanded Edition: Living with Negative Capability' (Chikuma Bunko, co-authored).

Photography: Rui Sato

- Message:

"As the world grows increasingly fragmented and uncertain, we still must carry on with our daily lives and work. In such times, I hope philosophical ideas can offer some insight or support."

▼ Guest 3: Noriko Fukuda, Announcer

Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1991. Graduated from the Faculty of Business Administration at Rikkyo University, joined RKB Mainichi Broadcasting in 2013, covering news, information, and sports programs. In 2016, hired as a career-track announcer at TV Tokyo, serving as the third assistant on 'Moyamoya Samazama 2,' and appearing on 'SPORTS Watcher' and 'Yojigoji Days.' Covered a wide range of sports broadcasts including baseball, golf, table tennis, and figure skating, as well as reporting from the Rio, Pyeongchang, and Tokyo Olympics. Since 2024, working as a freelance announcer, currently hosting investment and business programs, conducting interviews with executives and investors, and moderating conferences. A mother of one child.

- Message:

"From our first recording, it was a session where 'talking and thinking' just wouldn't stop. In an age where AI evolves rapidly and answers come instantly, this content directly confronts the question: What is something only humans can do? I hope it becomes a moment for viewers to reflect on their own concerns and thoughts. As someone who translates knowledge into accessible dialogue, I'll learn alongside you by asking, 'What does this mean in our everyday lives?'

About the Career Transition Service 'doda' < https://doda.jp/ >

'doda' operates under the slogan 'May your day at work be a good one,' offering optimal matching between job seekers and employers through various content including job listing sites, career consulting services, and Japan's largest doda Job Fair.

About Persol Career Co., Ltd. <https://www.persol-career.co.jp/>

Persol Career Co., Ltd. operates under the mission 'Empowering people to make work their own,' providing staffing services, job advertising, and new graduate recruitment support through career transition services 'doda' and premium career service 'doda X.' In May 2022, the company launched 'HiPro,' a comprehensive professional talent utilization support service, marking its full-scale entry into the side-gig and freelance sectors. Mobilizing the full strength of the group, the company is committed to creating greater social value centered on individuals' work lives, directly addressing societal challenges, and working toward a society where all forms of work lead to smiles.

About our mission: https://www.persol-career.co.jp/mission_value/