Feeling trapped after multiple career rejections? How do you build resilience after rejection? Why is asking for help one of the most courageous things you can do?
This episode uncovers practical approaches to rebuilding confidence, authentic networking techniques that honour cultural values, and powerful boundary-setting practices that can transform your professional journey. Whether you're navigating a career transition, bouncing back from rejection, or seeking genuine professional connections that align with your values, these actionable insights from seasoned leaders will help you get UNSTUCK and reclaim your momentum with renewed purpose.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
The counterintuitive networking approach that helped Danny rebuild her professional connections after letting them slip, especially crucial for Asian women navigating cultural expectations
A practical 3-step resilience framework for bouncing back from prolonged rejection cycles without compromising your authentic self
The boundary-setting question that transforms decision-making: "Does this align with my values and the legacy I want to leave?"
[00:00] Resilience After Rejection in the Workplace
[02:21] Why Vulnerability Is Key to Building Resilience
[06:30] How to Start Building Real Inner Strength[09:45] How Childhood Shapes Us
[13:16] Why Boundaries Only Work When You Know What You Want
[18:02] The Energy You Send Out: What Are You Telling the Universe?
[23:44] Coping vs. Nourishing: A Gut Check for Your Habits
[26:52] 3 Truths About the World We’re Living in Now
[29:00] The Leadership Imperative: Reflection, Courage, and Humanity
[31:15] Simple Steps to Start Reflecting (and Why It Matters)
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