Ep170: Mentoring Call Pt.1 - How to deal with a job change or new career.

In this episode (series), Mei Phing takes viewers behind the scenes of her monthly group mentoring sessions. These sessions help 9-to-5 professionals implement her 3-step framework for becoming more confident, competent, and visible in their careers.

Highlights

00:45 🎯 The main goal of group mentoring sessions is to help students implement the 3-step framework for career growth

01:30 📚 Step 1: Getting clear on the corporate world and understanding job expectations

02:15 💼 Step 2: Building confidence with essential corporate skills

03:00 🌟 Step 3: Getting visible with personal branding and utilizing LinkedIn

04:00 📝 Mei Phing covers these topics in more detail and helps students apply the methods taught

05:30 📖 Example Q&A session on dealing with a change in job scope and setting expectations with a manager.

Key Insights

🤝 Building clarity in the corporate world is essential for setting oneself up for success and avoiding feelings of confusion or overwhelm. Understanding job expectations and adapting to new roles is crucial.

💪 Developing confidence and competence in essential corporate skills is key to navigating workplace challenges and achieving career growth. Mei Phing’s framework helps students build a solid foundation.

🌐 Personal branding and utilizing LinkedIn can help professionals become more visible in their careers and open up new opportunities for growth and advancement.

🎯 When facing a change in job scope, it’s important to communicate openly with the manager about expectations and seek clarity. Setting quarterly targets and requesting regular catch-ups can help manage the transition effectively.

📚 Mei Phing’s mentoring sessions provide valuable insights and guidance for professionals facing workplace challenges, helping them approach situations with critical thinking and independence of thought.

🧠 Mental preparation and learning from others’ experiences can empower professionals to handle challenges objectively and confidently.

🗝️ Mei Phing’s approach encourages students to take ownership of their development and seek support from their managers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented mindset.

👋 HEYYYY!

Do you want to grow your career with clarity, confidence and opportunities?

Get my 5-Day Career Growth Guide & Training (link below) ↓↓

See you on the inside! — Mei Phing