Ep223: How to recover from a career setback. Jadeโs 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 ๐ Jade was let go from her job in 2019 due to performance issues.
02:00 ๐ช This story explores how Jade rebuilt her confidence and work competence.
02:30 ๐ฅ First coaching call discussed the root causes of Jade's performance issues.
06:50 ๐ค Jade is an experienced working professional but was never trained in these skills.
08:12 ๐ Job search strategy to ensure Jade gets into a role where she would excel in.
10:20 ๐ฏ Jade learns the fundamentals of starting a new job the right way with Mei Phing's insights.
13:50 ๐ Jade started to take a change of her career plan and her resilience mindset.
16:35 ๐ Part 2 focuses on Jade's upskilling and courage to ask for a promotion.
Key Insights
๐ฑ 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.
๐ Communication Matters: Jade struggled with communication, which affected her performance. Learning to clarify and articulate her work significantly enhanced her career prospects.
๐ง Building Confidence Takes Time: Jade’s journey illustrates that rebuilding confidence is a gradual process, requiring consistency and commitment to personal development.
๐ฏ Set Realistic Goals: Establishing achievable goals helps maintain focus. Jade’s decision to prioritize skill-building before seeking promotions was a strategic move.
๐ 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.
๐ค 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.
๐ 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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