In this episode of the Never in Reverse Podcast, guest Jean Tien, a corporate finance leader, TEDx speaker, and author, shares her journey as an Asian immigrant woman in the American workplace.

She discusses overcoming cultural expectations, the importance of self-promotion, and her coaching framework that helps women align their core values for authentic leadership. The conversation explores generational differences, the myth of work-life balance, and strategies for working more intentionally. Jean emphasizes adaptive leadership, self-advocacy, and harmonizing work with personal priorities to achieve sustainable success and fulfillment.

What you’ll learn here will completely transform how you Redefine Success.

For detailed show notes, navigate using the timestamps below:

(00:00:00) Introduction and Guest Welcome

Jean Tien is introduced, her background in corporate finance, and her passion for women's leadership.

(00:02:56) Jean’s Background and Immigrant Story

Jean shares her upbringing as an Asian immigrant in New York and her journey into corporate finance.

(00:04:24) Cultural Expectations and Early Career Lessons

Discussion of cultural values, parental advice, and the reality of workplace conflict and expectations.

(00:07:17) Realization and Career Turning Point

Jean describes when she realized she needed to change her approach to succeed professionally.

(00:10:51) Developing a Personal Brand and Self-Promotion

Jean explains the importance of self-advocacy, self-promotion, and building a professional reputation.

(00:13:12) Timeline of Career Growth

Jean pinpoints when her career transformation began and how she continues to refine her approach.

(00:14:39) Generational Differences in the Workforce

Exploration of generational shifts in workplace attitudes, especially among women.

(00:17:41) Coaching Women Through Frustration and Conflict

Jean discusses her coaching approach for women who feel stuck or frustrated in their careers.

(00:18:03) Leadership Frequency and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

Introduction of the "leadership frequency" concept and helping women shift negative beliefs.

(00:19:50) Generational Tensions and Value Systems

Analysis of generational conflicts and the importance of reevaluating personal values.

(00:21:36) Values Vector Framework

Jean introduces her "values vector" framework for aligning core values across life priorities.

(00:23:48) Work Less, Achieve More: The Success Framework

Jean explains her philosophy and framework for working more efficiently and in alignment with personal priorities.

(00:26:18) Work-Life Harmonization vs. Balance

Discussion on the myth of work-life balance and the need for harmonization instead.

(00:27:49) Leadership, Trust, and Team Dynamics

Reflections on leadership, building trust, and the importance of leaders being hands-on.

(00:29:02) Conclusion and Book Mention

Jean shares her book, "Your Success Blueprint," and offers closing remarks from the host.

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► website: https://jeantien.com/

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