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.
Key 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.
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