Ep220: Top 10 lessons to survive and grow your career in the 9-5 corporate world.

In this episode, Mei Phing discusses the top lessons she has learned from 10+ years of working in a corporate environment and shares insights from conversations with other 9-5 professionals in her career program. Success in the corporate world comes down to the fundamentals of proactive learning, collaboration, visibility, and understanding workplace dynamics.

Highlights

00:00 👩🏻‍💼 Mei Phing's background as an ex-Corporate Leader turned Career Coach.

01:02 🚀 Success doesn’t require being the smartest; proactive learning is key.

05:22 💪 Hard work must be paired with skills and strategy for effectiveness.

11:00 🤝 Collaboration and teamwork are valued over mere competency.

15:40 🔍 Understanding colleagues’ priorities is essential for your performance.

19:50 📢 Visibility is vital; communicate your efforts to be recognized.

28:30 🧑‍💼 Age isn’t a barrier; perceived maturity is crucial for advancement.

36:30 💼 Understanding what hiring managers are looking for will result in new jobs.

41:20 ⭐ Self-awareness will allow for personal and career growth at the workplace.

48:15 🎯 Building a positive reputation opens new career opportunities.

56:40 📚 Corporate world rules, structure, culture and people are the secret to 9-5 growth.

1:01:01 🤩 What have you learned? If you enjoyed this, share this with a friend.

Key Insights

🚀 Proactive Learning: Emphasizing that success isn’t solely about intelligence, being proactive and eager to learn can significantly enhance career growth. This mindset fosters adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced corporate environment.

💪 Work Hard, Work Smart: While hard work is commendable, coupling it with a strategic approach and relevant skills ensures that efforts yield tangible results, ultimately driving career advancement.

🤝 Value of Teamwork: Today’s corporate culture prioritizes collaboration. Being a team player and actively contributing to group success can lead to greater recognition and opportunities.

🔍 Understanding Priorities: Recognizing what drives colleagues and stakeholders can enhance cooperation and project outcomes, ensuring that everyone’s efforts align with common goals.

📢 Importance of Visibility: Regularly communicating achievements and contributions is essential. Without visibility, even the best efforts may go unnoticed, hindering career progression.

🧑‍💼 Perception of Maturity: Career success is not limited by age; instead, how one is perceived in terms of maturity and professionalism plays a crucial role in opportunities for advancement.

🎯 Reputation Matters: Building a strong, positive reputation takes time but can lead to future referrals and opportunities, emphasizing the importance of long-term relationship management in the corporate world.

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— Mei Phing