We balance everything in our life with the best of our abilities – family, friends, fitness, faith, love, career, etc. We hustle so hard that we forget to rest or worse we feel bad for resting. Why do we feel this way? This episode is meant to redefine what is success and to highlight that resting is also productive. Our success is always measured by others, but our satisfaction is measured by ourselves. Relax, refresh, and recover by clicking the play button!

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Have you ever put off a big opportunity or a passion project because you think it wasn't the right time yet? Have you used excuses such as "I'm not ready yet" or "My work is not good enough yet"? On this episode, graphic designer and branding consultant, Lexter Ang, joins me as we discuss why you should stop waiting for the perfect time, but instead focus on putting in the time and effort in starting and mastering what you plan to do. 

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As we enter the new year, let's not only focus on making your resolutions or goal setting, but also FEAR setting. Goal setting is vital to keep us on track on where we want to go or where we should gear our activities and plans to, but identifying our fears and how to navigate around them is equally important for us to assess the cost of inaction. Join me and Janina Khazaie on this episode to find out how!

(02:55) Misconception about goal setting

(05:40) Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals 

(10:15) Importance of goal setting

(14:00) Fear Setting

Happy new year!

Christmas is not complete without Jose Mari Chan. Join us on this episode as he shares what he's doing outside of this yuletide season; the story behind his iconic song; and how we can keep Christmas in our hearts. Celebrate Christmas with us!

(02:33) Misconception about Jose Mari Chan

(07:16) Is Christmas your favorite holiday

(11:12) Story behind "Christmas in Our Hearts"

(21:58) How can we keep Christmas still close to our hearts

There isn’t a person amongst us who doesn’t have insecurities — some are just better at dealing with them, or perhaps hiding them. We worry too much of what other people might think about us. On this episode, Yen and I will discuss how to overcome your insecurities and how to build confidence while you're at it!

(03:07) Common misconception about insecurities

(05:54) Suffering through insecurities and building confidence

(09:45) Reasons that contribute to lowering a person's self-esteem or self confidence

(13:51) How to be responsible on social media

(24:43) How do we manage and overcome our insecurities

(28:31) How do you inspire others when you yourself needs inspiration

Failure, whether we like it or not, is a huge part of our growth and our being. We often hear that failure helps us learn and be a better version of ourselves. Easier said than done of course. If you keep failing, it makes you afraid to start anything or worse it makes you start doubting yourself. On this episode, I will be joined by Francis Kong as we talk about how to manage failures; how to use them to our advantage; and how to succeed with them. 

(02:58) Misconceptions on failure or failing

(04:50) Different kinds of failures and when is it okay to fail?

(07:15) The time Francis Kong experienced failure and how he bounced back from it

(11:44) How not to be afraid of failure

(15:25) Common mistakes when failing

(24:50) Final thoughts and advice from Francis Kong

You worked all year round and now it's time to have that performance review with your boss. What do you do? How can you prepare for it? How can you ask for a raise? All these things and more on this latest episode with headhunter and Managing Director of Icon Executive Asia, Patt Soyao. 

(02:30) Common misconception about asking for a raise and performance conversations

(06:16) How do you prepare for a performance conversation?

(11:50) When is it factual and when is it "mayabang"?

(15:13) How can you respond respectfully if you don't agree with your boss' assessment of you?

(24:04) How do you ask for a raise?

(29:40) How do you know your market value? 

Firing someone is not the easiest thing to do. Alternatively, receiving the bad news about losing your job is  a lot to take in as well. On this episode, I will be joined by Faye, more popularly known as Madam HR from the Underpaid Podcast, as we talk about the reasons and considerations before you can lose your job or on the flip side fire someone. It's a difficult conversation and you need to make sure you come prepared. 

(02:52) What is a common misconception about getting fired? 

(04:35) What are the common reasons to get fired? 

(07:46) What kind of processes do employers and employees have to go through?

(17:35) As an employee, how do you react to such news? As an employer, whatare the preparations and considerations that you need to have before breaking the bad news?

(26:02) - Can it be undone? Can you appeal?

(33:38) - Final thoughts

May utang ka ba? Are you looking for a way to eliminate your debt or manage it properly? On this episode, the pambansang wealth coach, Chinkee Tan joins me as we discuss all about debt management and the mindset that you need to have to get rich. Spolier alert: It’s not always bad to take on debt, but you need to know how to manage it.

(02:32) What is the common misconception about debt or debt management?

(04:10) Managing debt and getting out of debt

(12:56) When is it okay to borrow money?

(17:12) Key habits to develop to eliminate debt

(20:52) Final thoughts and 5 Ms to get your first million!

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Whether it’s through adulting, career or self-improvement, we all encounter difficult conversations for us to grow. On this episode, brand builder, startup launcher, and the Chief Marketing Officer of Catalyst Case, Christopher Star, will join me as we discuss techniques in managing difficult conversations, how to prepare for one, and why you shouldn't avoid them. They’re not always bad, you know. Stop being difficult and press play!

(01:13) Overview of the topic and introduction

(02:50) What are the common misconceptions about difficult conversations?

(07:21) Why is it important to have these conversations and not avoid them?

(10:28) How can you prepare for a difficult conversation? What mindset do you need to have?

(14:03) What are the common mistakes people make that make things worse?

(18:18) What are the successful techniques to manage and overcome difficult conversations? 

(32:23) Final thoughts and Christopher as the real life Han Ji-Pyeong

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