On Becoming Bulletproof
“On Becoming Bulletproof” is the podcast that exists to inspire, guide, and offer practical tools to high-achieving, high-potential, emerging leaders, through sharing powerful success stories of resilience and triumph from those who have achieved in life and work, while making a difference in their communities. Both inspiring and energizing, these stories from game-changers of our past and present will empower listeners, particularly those from marginalized communities, and beyond to find their path to becoming bulletproof, paving the way for leaders at all levels. I invite you to join me for stories On Becoming Bulletproof!!!
On Becoming Bulletproof
Joy Chen, Former Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles on Building a Powerful Strategic Network
“Use what works for you and let go of the rest!” — Buddha
Do you remember your first “REAL” job after you graduated? What about when you first became a manager?
If you are just starting your professional career, you’ll find in this episode what I wish someone had taught me over two decades ago.
We all know the importance of investing in our college degrees, work experience, and even, community service. These are all known as “Personal Capital” investments.
However, many of us lack an understanding of what the “unwritten rules” around life and work are, especially, when it comes to investing in our “Network Capital.”
In this episode, Joy Chen talks about networking, imposter syndrome, and why Asian Americans are often overlooked for leadership roles in Corporate America. The Los Angeles Times once referred to Joy as “The Networker” and the Wall Street Journal called her the “Lean-In Guru.”
Today, Joy Chen, CEO of the Multicultural Leadership Institute will be joining us to share more about how to build and grow a successful career that doesn’t over index on collecting more degrees and certifications to break through the glass ceiling.
Joy discusses growing up in Baltimore as a child of immigrant parents from China and being raised in predominately white neighborhoods.
She talks about how her conservative upbringing created a cultural echo chamber, which left her entire family both uncomfortable and unskilled with “how to talk to white people” and the impact that it had on her childhood and her parents’ careers.
She introduces the concept of “Personal versus Network Capital” to us and many other important topics like:
- The Unwritten Rules
- Being a “Lonely Only”
- Struggles with Self-Hatred
- Code Switching
- Imposter Syndrome
- The “Rising Star” and the “Tide” behind you
- The “Age 30 Problem” for Asian Americans
- Importance of being a "T-shaped Thinker”
Contact Joy:
Joy Chen, CEO, Multicultural Leadership Institute
Former, L.A. Deputy Mayor
Pasadena, California
- Email: joy@themli.net
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joychen
- Twitter: @joychenyu
- Website: https://www.themli.net/joy-chen
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