Today's show is the Part 1 of Winning at Work with Rebecca Pang. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, go back and listen to it. That is the episode right before this because you'd need that for context.

The starting point of winning is with our attitude. It is more of a philosophy than an outcome. Fixating on winning at all costs, and coming first in everything we do, presents impediments.

We win by being the best we can be, focusing on our improvement and recognizing the achievements we make along the way.

Today's episode is all about how to win at work. I discussed extensively with Rebecca Pang what it really mean to win in the workplace.

You'll Learn:

• How Rebecca set herself apart from the crowd

• The right way to network with others

• How to position yourself for career growth

• The role culture plays in the life of an immigrant/newcomer

The starting point of winning is with our attitude. It is more of a philosophy than an outcome. Fixating on winning at all costs, and coming first in everything we do, presents impediments.

We win by being the best we can be, focusing on our improvement and recognizing the achievements we make along the way.

Today's episode is all about how to win at work. I discussed extensively with Rebecca Pang what it really mean to win in the workplace.

You'll Learn:

• The importance of continuous learning

• What it takes to win at work

• How to move from a survival job to your dream job

• How to develop the right mindset

• The true meaning of luck

• The true meaning of career success

Newcomers and immigrants are always bombarded with career advice when they arrive to another country, and the reality is, much of it is conflicting.

In today’s business environment, where companies are becoming increasingly matrixed, it’s hard to tell which way is up.

We all measure success differently - whether it’s the size of our paycheck, becoming a manager or getting a promotion.

I invited Patrick here to share practical strategies that newcomers, and immigrants can adopt to chart the path to their career success. This is one episode you should not miss and share with everyone you love.

You'll Learn:

• The importance of a growth mindset

• How excellence separated Patrick for success

• The power of humility

• The power of a dream

• The role dreams play in our future

• How Patrick positioned himself for his dream job

• Factors that make dreams come true

• Reasons why having a vision is crucial for success

• Why it is important to love without expectations

Dreams, dreams, dreams. We all have them. As we get caught up in the rush of day-to-day, it's easy to ignore that voice in the back of our minds.  Today's episode is all about how to launch your dream.

You'll Learn

• Practical tips to launch your dream career and business

• How to pivot from a survival job to your dream job

• How to formulate winning core values

• How excellence positioned Dami for a life-transforming opportunity

• Key things newcomers needs to make their integration into the Canadian society easy

• How you can leverage personal branding to position you for opportunities

• The power of adequate preparation

• Why excellence is a key recipe for career & business success

• How to let go of fear and go for what you really want in life.

Today's episode is all about giving back and how it helps newcomers to get integrated into the Canadian society. 

Dr Jamal is the founder and president of Humans for Peace Institution. Dr. Alsharif is a ‘super-volunteer’ in the local community. As a recent immigrant, it’s amazing to see him not only thrive in the Canadian society but also give back to the community and help other newcomers establish themselves.

I invited Dr Jamal here to share his story of how he has used volunteerism to galvanize change. 

You'll Learn

• How Dr. Jamal is leaving his mark on this world

• How active community participation changed Dr. Jamal's life

• How to break down cultural barriers 

• How education can transform lives

• The power of kindness

• The importance of learning about the indigenous culture

Today's episode is all about breaking boundaries: How newcomers can break the self-limiting beliefs holding them back from going for their dreams.

Nkechi is an Associate Vice President of Technology at TD Bank Group, where she leads all infrastructure delivery needs for the Channels Technology Solutions (CTS) segment portfolio.

Nkechi is also an entrepreneur, author, professional bodybuilder, podcast host and inspirational speaker, whose "You Matter" speech went viral on several motivational platforms, most recently on Goalcast, with over 5M views, and shared over 10,000 times, worldwide. She has a magnetic personality that serves everyone she meets in the most uplifting way.

I invited Nkechi here to share her story of how she got her start in technology and how she has overcome some of the obstacles life has thrown her way. This is one episode you should not miss and share with everyone you love.

Today's episode is all about influencing the education system in underserved communities around the world: How can this be done and where could be the starting point?

Hakeem, a Social Innovator, is the founder and CEO of 1 Million Teachers, a platform that leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to provide teachers with a solid foundation of basic subjects, ongoing professional development with effective mechanisms in place to mentor, support, and motivate them - helping them to increase their professional capacity thereby enhancing the learning outcomes of their students.

I invited Hakeem Subair here to share his story of how he integrated to Canada as a newcomer and how he started his entrepreneurial journey as a newcomer. This is one episode you don’t want to miss.

Today's episode is all about living a life of service: why it is important and its transforming power.

Dr Rouba is the founder of  the Kanata-Carleton Small Business Network, a non-profit organization to help connect and empower small businesses with essential tools, workshops and inspiration to create sustainable jobs in their community. I invited Dr. Rouba here to  share her story and how she learned the importance of giving back to the community.

In this episode, you'll hear Dr Rouba's expert advice for getting actively involved in your community. You'll also hear about the magic that happens when people come together to serve others.

Confidence, like a generator, is a power source, but we must create it ourselves internally. In this regard, confidence isn't really a trait, it’s a muscle, and if we train and protect our confidence, it will grow. Listen to today's episode to learn how to grow your self-confidence.

Freshstart podcast was created with one intent in mind: Your Success. Newcomers often meet challenges upon their arrival they never anticipated. These difficulties range from career transition to securing living arrangements, parenting and battling culture shock. 

Freshstart podcast aims to equip newcomers with resources to enhance their success by sharing success stories of newcomers, practical tips, insightful contents and advise from real people that you can easily relate with and adopt into your own life.

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