First to Thrive

We've all been trained to seek degrees, certificates, and pieces of paper from institutions that proclaim, "I'm legit!". But is that where our credibility stems from? In this episode, you'll hear about my journey from checking all the "degree" boxes to intentionally NOT getting certifications, as well as why it's necessary for us to understand why we pursue these degrees and how to and how to create our own credibility.

In this episode, we will touch on:

• Why we go after degrees, certifications, etc
• What we make it mean about us
• How to create your own credibility
• How it impacts us as leaders

If you're ready to develop confidence as a leader, and as a changemaker, I'd love to work with you.

Visit nicolecruzcoaching.com/coaching to apply for my private coaching program.

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A lot of people in our community say that our story isn't important, it's not interesting, and we really don't have anything interesting to share about our lives etc. I want to bust that myth. Your story is important, especially as 1st & 2nd generation immigrants.

In this episode, we will explore:

• Why your story is important
• How to start forming and finding significance in your story
• Sharing your story

If you're ready to own your story to develop confidence as a leader, and as a changemaker, and if you want to get support on taking up more space living bravely, visit nicolecruzcoaching.com/coaching to apply for my private coaching program.

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As folks with immigrant roots, we're used to being told that we should only play supporting roles. But we're actually natural leaders.

In this episode, we will explore:

• Why we're natural leaders as 1st and 2nd gen immigrants
• What gets in the way of us owning our leadership
• Why it's important to be a leader
• How to start identifying as a leader

If you're ready to get support on stepping into your leadership identity, visit nicolecruzcoaching.com/coaching to apply for my private coaching program.

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In this episode we will explore:

• Why it is important to honor our wants
• How to reconcile our wants and shoulds
• How to use body cues to differentiate your wants vs shoulds

There's a reason why we want certain things over others. Our wants point us towards what we're meant for. Versus our "shoulds" which tell us what others want for us or ways in which we're supposed to live our lives. As 1st and 2nd gen immigrants, our ancestors didn't get to honor their wants. They spent their energy surviving. They didn't have the freedom to just do what they wanted and design their lives in a certain way. But we get to. We're meant to.

If you want to start building a life for yourself that honors your wants vs shoulds, this episode is for you.

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Get more guidance on your wants by watching my free masterclass How to Get Clear on What You Want at nicolecruzcoaching.com/free

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In this episode we will explore:

• Why our community struggles to ask for help
• The importance of getting help from others
• Three steps to start asking for help

As 1st and 2nd gen immigrants, we are taught to be self-sufficient and figure things out on our own. It can feel like asking for help is seen as a sign of weakness or failure. But, fam, we weren't meant to go through life on our own.

If it's difficult for you to ask for and receive help, this episode is for you.

Resonated with this episode?

Explore my group coaching program, Living Bravely where you'll be supported to make a brave career change.

Learn more at nicolecruzcoaching.com/livingbravely

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In this episode:

• Learn about the importance of having career clarity
• Understand what blocks us from clarity
• Learn 3 steps to start creating career clarity

Career clarity gives us a sense of direction to put our energy, efforts, and time to. As a community of 1st and 2nd gen immigrants, we have a strong work ethic, ambition, and ability to get sh*t done.

The problem is - we channel that get sh*t done energy to a career that doesn't align with our passions, strength, or goals. Imagine if you could channel that energy to something that you truly want..

If you want to get clear on your career vision and make a brave career change: I'd love you to join the Living Bravely program. In Living Bravely, you will be guided and supported by coaches who consider your immigrant roots and generational trauma.

Learn more and apply at: https://nicolecruzcoaching.com/livingbravely

Enrollment ends March 17th.

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In this episode, we'll deep dive into my culturally-aware approach to career change:

• Know more about my tailored approach for our community

• What does culturally aware coaching look like in action

• Learn why a culturally-aware approach is important

When coaching doesn't consider our cultural background, where our feelings are bypassed and the depths of our blocks is diminished – this can leave us feeling unheard and invalidated. But what if we could invite self-compassion and understanding into the coaching process?

Take a listen to this conversation and learn how a culturally-aware approach to career change can help you achieve your career goals while staying true to your roots.

If you want to get clear on your career vision and make a brave career change: I'd love you to join the Living Bravely program. In Living Bravely, you will be guided and supported by coaches who consider your immigrant roots and generational trauma.

Learn more and apply at: https://nicolecruzcoaching.com/livingbravely

Enrollment ends March 17th.

Subscribe and follow me on Instagram @nicolecruzcoaching

In this episode:

• Learn about my career happiness roadmap

• My approach to assessing why you're currently dissatisfied

• What to consider in your career happiness goal

Are you tired of just "paying the bills" with a job that doesn't fulfill you? As a 1st or 2nd generation immigrant, we sometimes feel stuck in a job that feels safe but isn't fulfilling. It's time to discover what career happiness looks like for you! Join us in this episode as we explore the roadmap to get from where you are now to where you want to be.

If you're looking to get support on your next career change, I'd love for you to check out my free event on March 2nd: Creating Career Happiness as a 1st/2nd Gen.

You'll receive a roadmap to career happiness and tools to overcome the fear that keeps you stuck in unhappy jobs.

Save your spot at nicolecruzcoaching.com/career-happiness

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In this episode, I'm joined by former clients and we talk about:

• Their decision to quit their jobs
• What they overcame in order to quit
• What helped them in quitting
• Why they're glad they quit

It's natural to feel uncertain about quitting your job, especially for our community. In this episode, we'll share the candid perspective of Marie and Mu Ping, who have left their jobs and pursued a career they truly wanted.

Whether you're considering a change or simply curious about the experience, join us for an honest and relatable conversation.

If you're looking to get support on your next career change, I'd love for you to check out my free event on March 2nd: Creating Career Happiness as a 1st/2nd Gen.

You'll receive a roadmap to career happiness and tools to overcome the fear that keeps you stuck in unhappy jobs.

Save your spot at nicolecruzcoaching.com/career-happiness

Subscribe and follow me on instagram @nicolecruzcoaching

If you're in the middle of a career transition and feeling pressure from your family to go down a certain path, this is for you. We've gathered stories from our community who have bravely gone through their own journey. In this episode, we're welcoming our very first guest to share a story that I wish I heard when I was considering making a career change.

If you're looking to get support on your next career change, I'd love for you to check out my free event on March 2nd: Creating Career Happiness as a 1st/2nd Gen.

You'll receive a roadmap to career happiness and tools to overcome the fear that keeps you stuck in unhappy jobs.

Save your spot at nicolecruzcoaching.com/career-happiness

Subscribe and follow me on instagram @nicolecruzcoaching