Handful of Leaves | Mindfulness & Buddhism in Everyday Life

Ep 10: How to make failure suck less (Ft Heng Teng Teng)

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About Heng Teng Teng:

  • Founded her own training and coaching business (Grow Consultancy) in 2010 to help people be more resourceful in responding to changes.
  • She is certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Adult Maturity Developmental Coaching, and Enneagram of Personality.
  • Has 2000 hours of coaching hours, and her clientele includes leaders ranging from MDs, GMs, and SVPs to Region Heads from various Fortune 500 companies, and government statutory boards to support them in their inner mental shifts to navigate the business challenges and demands.


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    (03:19): Teng Teng and her journey to founding her own consultancy


    (04:45): The three definitions of failure


    (05:43): Sharing of her significant early memories when she failed


    (08:35): The chase for inflated levels of happiness


    (13:48): Reflecting on impermanence in the face of failure


    (16:34): How do we know when to quit?


    (17:22): Finding clarity by tuning into our body


    (21:31): Is your inner critic always helpful?


    (23:39): What seeds are you cultivating in your mind?


    (29:55): Failing in meditation and the spiritual path


    (36:43): Advice to those struggling on the path


    (42:27): Where to find Teng Teng’s work and connect with her


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