About this Episode:

Meditation is strongly correlated with cultivating a sense of purpose and meaning in life. By quieting our mental chatter and fostering introspection, meditation allows us to connect more deeply with our core values, passions, and authentic desires, which are often blurred by societal pressures and daily distractions.

About the Guest:

Angela Cheng-Cimini is the Chief Human Resources Officer for The Chronicle of Philanthropy, the preeminent media source for the nonprofit sector. In addition to having served on the Alumni Board of Directors for Cornell University, she is a member of CNBC’s Workforce Executive Council, a body of CHROs dedicated to advancing the practice of HR; she’s also a Strategic Board Advisor for several early-stage startups supporting the future of work; and serves as an advocate for the AAPI community for several nonprofits.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-cheng-cimini/

Insightful Moments:

[3:20] - As you evolve, your purpose also evolves.

[5:42] - Embracing AI and technology

[6:45] - The future of work

[8:30] - The current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

[10:39] - Definition of purpose

[12:57] - Life should be wholistic

[16:10] - Meditate can ground us and reduce stress

[17:59] - Being in the present moment may lead to finding your purpose

[19:54] - Burnout is real and need to be treated with seriousness

[22:47] - Busting the myth, stereotype of Asian Americans

[29:49] - What would you do if you could not fail

[31:41] - Have no limitations

[34:24] - Inspire ourselves to change

Insightful Statements:

- Never stop searching for what your calling is.

- Future of Work is about how our mind meet the moment, and how we find work-life balance.

- Purpose can be defined as, “What would you life for?” and “What would you die for?”

- We should treat life with a wholistic approach, focus on faith, family, friends, finance, and fun.

- Pondering on the big questions in life can give us meaning and purpose.

- We (Underrepresented communities) are overqualified because we had to show more than other people that we are ready for the next role or assignment.

- Forget whatever ceiling that has been placed on you, be the best in what you do!

- Working for a company you don’t enjoy is hard. Leaving a company for something new requires change, and change is also hard. Whichever path you decide to take will be hard, so choose your hard.

- It's important to find a mentor that can provide guidance and support as you level up in your career

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