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  • Unmeasured Success: Redefining Professional Work Beyond Hours

    Why do we often find ourselves pushing for longer working hours? Is it the pursuit of success, or are there deeper societal and personal expectations at play? And think about this - why is there a sense of guilt associated with working less? Are we equating our self-worth with the amount of time we invest in our work?

     

    Join me as I examine these questions together and explore how redefining our work ethic can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling life. I'll discuss obstacles that are our in our way and work by Jeffrey Pfeffer and Alex Soojung-Kim Pang that will highlight why we may even become more productive if we do embrace this change.

     

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    25 min
  • Myopia Management: Why Controlling Your Child's Glasses Prescription Matters

    By 2050, 50% of the global population is predicted to be nearsighted. Join host, fellowhsip trained pediatric ophthalmologist, Dr. Rupa Wong, as she discusses how to slow your child's nearsightedness and why this is important. She discusses the potentially blinding consequences of being nearsighted and why this issue should be top of mind for parents.

     

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    21 min
  • 3 Ways To Become More Efficient In The New Year

    Before the New Year's Resolutions and the annual goal setting, we must first eliminate waste and inefficiencies in our lives. In today's episode, we delve into the Japanese concepts of muda, mura and muri and how to apply it to our own lives.

    These concepts are the cornerstone of Toyota Production System and taught in business schools and corporate boardrooms around the world - and they can benefit us as well.  We'll see how these concepts can revamp our personal and professional lives, making us more efficient and fulfilled.

     

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    22 min
  • Stop Chasing Overnight Success And Do This Instead

    Quick wins and overnight success are glamorized in our society. And, it can lead to you feeling that you aren't quite where you should be on your goals. But, what if instead of chasing overnight success, you really dig into the work of creating lasting success?

     

    I'll share 5 steps for how to do so in this week's episode.

     

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    17 min
  • 4 Strategies for Managing Holiday Stress As a Perfectionist

    Holiday time - it’s a whirlwind of family, cooking, parties and it continues for a month. You’re told you’re supposed to be feeling gratitude, happiness and togetherness but sometimes the holiday season can be anything but that. It can be fraught with difficult family dynamics, an attempt to balance work and the season’s activities and perhaps even your own perfectionism in attempting to create a Pinterest worthy Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

    If any of this sounds familiar to you and you're somewhat dreading the upcoming holiay season, then this episode is for you! I share 4 strategies to help you:

    • Prioritize what's important
    • Use a cope ahead technique to manage awkward or triggering encounters
    • Schedule your non-time

    Let's get started!

     

    aloha,

    Dr. Rupa

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    26 min
  • 3 Tips For Finding A Sponsor And Not Just A Mentor

    What's the difference between a sponsor and a mentor? It's the difference between advising versus advocating and both are essential for career development, though they serve different functions. And to truly advance, you need a sponsor, not just a mentor. 

    Today, I'll share with you 3 tips of how to find a sponsor.

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    22 min
  • 4 Tips For Advocating For Yourself In The Workplace

    Does self-advocacy feel uncomfortable? Do you find yourself hesitating to promote your achievements, worried that it might come across as bragging? I'm diving into the crucial discussion of self-promotion and why it's a game-changer for your career.

    In this episode, I share why we might have difficulty with self-advocacy and self-promotion, the research studies behind it and 4 tips to overcome it.

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    23 min
  • 3 Tips For Identifying When To Say Yes

    Everyone says something different - should you say no all the time to protect your time and boundaries? Or do you say yes to everything that comes your way? I would say a little of both.

     

    In this episode I discuss 3 tips for understanding WHEN you should say yes.

     

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    19 min
  • What Every Woman Should Know About Breast Health And Breast Cancer With Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky

    October is breast cancer awareness month. My sister-in-law passed this year at the age of 45 from breast cancer and my guest today, Dr. Elenora Teplinsky was someone I personally reached out to for guidance and referrals during my sister-in-law’s treatment.

    We can't prevent breast cancer, but we can lower our risk.

    In this episode, Dr. Teplinksy discusses breast cancer screening, risk assessment, myths and misconceptions, general treatment for breast cancer , importance of topics such as mental health for breast cancer survivors, previvors and thrivers. 

    We also discuss:

    How to understand your mammogram report

    What are the categories of breast density?

    When should you start breast cancer screening?

    When do you get an ultrasound vs. mammogram vs MRI?

    Modifiable lifestyle factors which can reduce your breast cancer risk

     

    To calculate your breast cancer risk (mentioned in the episode)

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    Connect With Dr. Eleonora Teplinksy

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/drteplinsky

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    Let's Connect. Find me:

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    30 min
  • Feeling Exhausted? My 4 Steps to Maintaining Productivity

    Exhaustion - physical, mental or emotional - we are used to pushing past it to get it all done. But that often leaves us feeling incredibly depleted. What if there was another way to work through exhaustion without further emptying your energy resources?

     

    Take a listen to my 4 steps for maintaining productivity despite exhaustion as a working professional woman.

     

    Like the podcast? Leave us a review! It just takes a couple minutes and really helps us spread the word to other working professional women like you! Let's Connect! Instagram: https://instagram.com/drrupawong Website: www.drrupawong.com

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    20 min

About In Focus

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In Focus: Vision, Clarity, and Eye Health for the Whole Family with Dr. Rupa Wong is your trusted resource for smart, straightforward conversations about eye health, parenting, and living with clarity—hosted by physician, clinic owner, and mom of three, Dr. Rupa Wong. Each week, Dr. Wong puts everything into focus, from children’s vision and screen time to LASIK, eye makeup safety, floaters, and more. Whether you're navigating your child’s first eye exam or wondering if blue light glasses actually work, this show gives you the expert answers you need—without the medical jargon. Designed for modern parents who want real information and real solutions, In Focus helps you care for your kids’ eyes—and your own—with confidence. Because when you can see clearly, you can live fully.