On My Own Terms is the podcast for career change, life pivots, and redefining success in todayâs fast-changing world.Â
Hosted by John Limâwhose journey spans banking, entrepreneurship, tech startups, and e-commerceâit explores what it takes to build a meaningful career, especially in Asia where traditions run deep. From launching Singaporeâs largest indoor laser tag business to navigating layoffs during the tech winter, John has lived the challenges of reinvention.Â
Each episode dives into real conversations with career changers, entrepreneurs, and unconventional thinkers, uncovering mindset shifts, strategies, and practical tips. If youâre exploring new career paths, adapting to the age of AI, or rethinking what success means, youâll find inspiration, insights, and action steps here.
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On My Own Terms is the podcast for career change, life pivots, and redefining success in todayâs fast-changing world.Â
Hosted by John Limâwhose journey spans banking, entrepreneurship, tech startups, and e-commerceâit explores what it takes to build a meaningful career, especially in Asia where traditions run deep. From launching Singaporeâs largest indoor laser tag business to navigating layoffs during the tech winter, John has lived the challenges of reinvention.Â
Each episode dives into real conversations with career changers, entrepreneurs, and unconventional thinkers, uncovering mindset shifts, strategies, and practical tips. If youâre exploring new career paths, adapting to the age of AI, or rethinking what success means, youâll find inspiration, insights, and action steps here.
Subscribe to the newsletter to receive bonus content from podcast episodes, on career switch and growth in your inbox here: https://bit.ly/3VU2e47
#CareerPivot #BurnoutRecovery #RedefiningSuccess
Feeling stuck in your career or battling burnout? đĄ
Shu Yi âShuyiâ Goh is a GallupâCertified CliftonStrengths coach and founder of The Strengths Co, specializing in helping midâcareer professionals discover their innate talents and build fulfilling careers. With over 16 years in technology and leadership roles at Accenture, Standard Chartered Bank, and Salesforce, she now blends strategic business frameworks with positive psychology to guide individuals through bold career transformations.
In this episode, Shuyi shares her personal journey from corporate burnout to launching a strengthsâbased coaching practice, and provides actionable insights on career pivots, playing to your strengths, and leveraging AI tools for personal and professional growth.
In this conversation, youâll learn:
How Shuyi turned corporate burnout into a purposeful career pivot.
Why CliftonStrengths (Gallup StrengthsFinder) is key to unlocking career growth.
Practical strengths-based coaching strategies to break free from feeling stuck.
How to use AI like ChatGPT as a tool for personal and career development.
Essential lessons for solopreneurs on finances, business setup, and resilience.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:42 Who is Shuyi Goh?
04:53 Why I Walked Away from a âSuccessfulâ Career
07:26 The Breaking Point
13:17 Starting Over Isnât Easy â Hereâs How I Did It
26:05 How to Build Authentic Connections
27:59 Career Growth Strategies That Work
31:05 What Most People Get Wrong About Career Growth
41:17 Can AI Really Replace a Career Coach?
45:35 Key Takeaways
Where to find Shuyi Goh:
Website: https://www.thestrengthsco.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shuyigoh/
Take the Career Fit Scorecard: https://bit.ly/4gjc8aYÂ
đŻFind practical tools and resources to guide your journey:
Check out: https://bit.ly/3CTMZRW
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Email: johnlimcy@gmail.com
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Referenced:
⢠CliftonStrengths (Gallup): The strengthsâbased development framework behind strengths coaching. https://www.gallup.com/home.aspx
⢠ChatGPT (OpenAI): The conversational AI platform Shuyi uses for idea generation https://chatgpt.com
⢠Claude (Anthropic): A next-generation AI assistant https://claude.ai/
Keywords
(career pivot stories, burnout recovery journey, mid-career change inspiration, career coaching tips, AI in personal development, how to deal with burnout at work, career transition motivation)
#CareerChange #MidCareerChange #CareerTransition #PersonalGrowth #OnMyOwnTerms #SelfDiscovery #millennial #Singapore #AI