Ep223: How to recover from a career setback. Jade’s Story Part 1.

In this episode, Mei Phing discusses her first-ever client, Jade, and her career journey from being let go due to poor performance in 2019 to rebuilding her confidence and competence at her corporate job. This is Part 1 of the mini 3-part series.

Highlights

00:00 🌟 Jade was let go from her job in 2019 due to performance issues.

02:00 💪 This story explores how Jade rebuilt her confidence and work competence. 

02:30 🔥 First coaching call discussed the root causes of Jade's performance issues.

06:50 🤔 Jade is an experienced working professional but was never trained in these skills.

08:12 🙌 Job search strategy to ensure Jade gets into a role where she would excel in. 

10:20 💯 Jade learns the fundamentals of starting a new job the right way with Mei Phing's insights.

13:50 🚀 Jade started to take a change of her career plan and her resilience mindset.

16:35 📈 Part 2 focuses on Jade's upskilling and courage to ask for a promotion.

Key Insights

🌱 Self-Awareness is Key: Understanding the reasons behind setbacks is crucial for personal growth. Jade’s ability to reflect on her performance issues allowed her to identify areas for improvement.

🔍 Communication Matters: Jade struggled with communication, which affected her performance. Learning to clarify and articulate her work significantly enhanced her career prospects.

🧠 Building Confidence Takes Time: Jade’s journey illustrates that rebuilding confidence is a gradual process, requiring consistency and commitment to personal development.

🎯 Set Realistic Goals: Establishing achievable goals helps maintain focus. Jade’s decision to prioritize skill-building before seeking promotions was a strategic move.

📚 Upskilling is Essential: Continuous learning and improvement are vital in any career. Jade’s focus on developing corporate skills laid the foundation for her future success.

🤝 Networking is Important: Engaging with colleagues and seeking feedback is crucial for growth. Jade learned to reach out and connect, which improved her workplace relationships.

🌟 Resilience Leads to Opportunity: Jade’s ability to bounce back from her setback showcases the power of resilience. Her story serves as a reminder that challenges can lead to new opportunities.

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