Ep55: What young corporate leaders MUST know.
In this episode, Mei Phing discusses how to gain respect as a young leader in the corporate world and shares three key tips: gain industry knowledge, conduct self-reflection and assessment, and pay attention to personal branding.
Highlights
00:00 ποΈ Mei Phing introduces the topic of gaining respect as a young leader
01:45 ποΈ Mei Phing shares her personal experience of facing challenges due to her young age in the corporate world
05:05 ποΈ Mei Phing emphasizes the importance of gaining industry knowledge to overcome the perception of lack of experience
08:10 ποΈ Mei Phing advises conducting self-reflection and assessment to identify and improve on skills gaps
11:40 ποΈ Mei Phing discusses the significance of personal branding and executive presence to be perceived as a strong leader
15:25 ποΈ Mei Phing encourages taking control of perceptions and actively managing one’s executive presence
17:10 ποΈ Mei Phing concludes the episode and encourages listeners to take charge of gaining respect as young leaders
Key Insights
π‘ Gaining industry knowledge is crucial for young leaders to overcome the perception of lack of experience and gain respect in the corporate world. By upskilling in their respective industries, young leaders can demonstrate competence and expertise. This can be achieved through continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends and best practices.
π‘ Conducting self-reflection and assessment is essential for young leaders to identify their strengths and weaknesses. By understanding themselves better, they can focus on improving their skills and becoming more effective in their roles. This includes improving communication, problem-solving, and people management skills, which are essential for gaining respect as a leader.
π‘ Personal branding and executive presence play a significant role in how young leaders are perceived in the workplace. The way they present themselves, both in terms of appearance and behaviour, can impact how others view their professionalism and credibility. By paying attention to their grooming, communication style, and body language, young leaders can project a more mature and authoritative image, gaining respect from colleagues and team members.
Heyyy - I'm super excited to help you GROW!
What's your biggest insight from this podcast episode?
DM me on LinkedIn or Instagram & let me know - I'd love to hear from you π
— Mei Phing
π₯ππ
PS. Wanna level-up your career?
When you’re ready, here's how I can help you:
π₯ My Podcast. Listen to or watch my podcast Corporate Survivor with Mei Phing. Get inspired on all things corporate world - your new beginning! Subscribe for updates.
π₯ FREE Guide & Training. For the next 5 days, you'll receive a daily lesson in your inbox (email). Step-by-step on how you can gain career clarity, confidence & opportunities. Get my 50 corporate survival lessons guide when you register for FREE.
π Corporate Survivor™. For experienced working professionals and beginners. Corporate Survivor™ is the BEST career program on how to navigate the 9-to-5 corporate world & meet your boss' work expectations using my 3-Step Career Growth Framework so you can grow your career & salary without sacrificing work-life balance. Watch monthly mentoring Q&A session. Course login here. (577+ members. All career levels)
π― Start 30-Day Trial. "Mei Phing, how do I know if you can really help me?" Good news! Get access to 100+ real-life scenarios and learn how to deal with your career/work/job search situation. Click here to start 30-day trial - Get a taster of what's inside the Corporate Survivor career course and decide if it's helpful for your career.
See you super soon! π
— Mei Phing
