Chasing Waves: A Careers Podcast for Career Reinvention and Leaving Corporate

If the word "networking" makes you cringe, you're not alone—but you can't ignore it. I know it feels awkward, transactional, and maybe even fake.

But here's why it matters: 85% of jobs are filled through networking, not because those people are more qualified, but because they're more connected. In this episode, I'm sharing how I landed seven of my eight jobs through my network—and more importantly, how you can do the same without feeling salesy or uncomfortable.

In just 15 minutes, you’ll learn:

• How to overcome the 3 most common networking dreads that keep high performers stuck

• Why your next big break might come from someone completely outside your industry

• The exact conversation starters and follow-up scripts that get responses without sounding desperate

• How to turn every meaningful conversation into 1-2 more connections

• The biggest mistakes that make networking fail (and how to avoid them)

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- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannawong-chasingwaves/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingwaveswithjo/ 

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Is the version of you that’s braver and bolder, that is just a few decisions away? 

Whether you’re eyeing a career pivot, a move abroad, or a leadership leap, the biggest barrier isn't a lack of talent, it’s the "panic" that mimics productivity. In this debut episode, I’m sharing the exact framework I used to move from New York City to Germany and eventually to Asia (where I became a marketing exec for Meta and Spotify). I’ve spent my life chasing big waves, and now I want to help you chase yours.

In under 15 minutes, you’ll walk away with strategies to:

• How to stop fear from making the final call.

• The “Agility Rule of Three” that saved my career. 

• The networking mindset that opens doors you didn’t even know existed. 

Stop waiting for the "right time" and start building a plan that’s stronger than your panic. [DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE WORKSHEET & CHEAT SHEET HERE]

Loved this episode? You can buy me a coffee ☕️ It’s a small way to show your support and means more than you know. buymeacoffee.com/chasingwaves 

Connect with me: 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannawong-chasingwaves/ 

• Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chasingwaveswithjo/ 

Enjoyed the show? Hit "Follow" and leave a review to help others find us!

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This is where your boldest dreams meet actionable next steps – Chasing Waves helps you to manage career changes from multi-cultural perspectives, and gives you the advice you didn’t even know you needed.

It's all about real people, real stories, real advice. I’ll be sharing my point of view alongside CEOs, celebrities and experts from all over the world, about the bold moves and honest hard-won lessons behind their success. 

This podcast is the guide to silence your inner critic, master executive presence, and accelerate your career.

Let's go chase that wave.

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