➡️ How do you discover and pursue your passions while managing energy levels?

➡️ Why shouldn't we wear "busyness" as a badge of honor?

➡️ How can introverts thrive in extroverted roles?

➡️ What role does play and self-care have in professional success?

Here is What We Talk About:

➡️ Finding Your Passion: Uma shares a powerful framework for discovering passion by asking yourself what makes you feel good before, during, and after an activity. She emphasizes the importance of asking transformative questions like "What would you do if you had all the time and money in the world?"

➡️ The Energy Equation: The conversation shifts from time management to energy management, with both guests discussing how to optimize energy allocation across various commitments while maintaining authenticity.

➡️ Breaking the Busyness Badge: Both Uma and Charles challenge the cultural norm of wearing busyness as a badge of honor, particularly in Asian workplace culture. They discuss how to maintain boundaries while navigating performance expectations.

➡️ The Importance of Play: Uma shares her journey of rediscovering play through dance and the significance of consciously incorporating joy into our lives. Charles adds perspective on how men and women differently approach self-investment and vulnerability.

Listen to gain insights on balancing passion with energy management, and learn practical strategies for incorporating more authenticity and play into your professional life.

00:00] - Introduction

[01:42] - Discovering passion 

[06:45] - Optimizing impact and personal growth

[11:45] - Fear of mediocrity and imposter syndrome

[15:15] - Uma's journey to introducing play in her life

[18:02] - Charles’ perspective on busyness

[23:44] - Practical steps for self-reflection and growth

[31:15] - Closing Segment

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