Life Plus Up by Kevin Yang
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsIn this podcast, we will focus on making your life better, a plus-up, by achieving success in the three core components of life: Personal, Finance, and Career.
For over 15 years, I have been in many roles, such as financial executive, board member of many non-profits, career mentor, education curriculum director, and online columnist. Regardless of what title I hold, I will always view myself as a life coach who dedicated to helping others with personal and professional skills.
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Season 3 Episode 2 - Miniseries Cigar Talk - Part 2
July 27, 2022 20:52 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBFeatured Cigar - E. P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel Cigar Maker: Ernesto Perez Carrillo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernesto_Perez-Carrillo . Cigar Size and Charts https://bespokeunit.com/cigars/vitolas/ . Cigar Talk Part 1 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/season-3-episode-1-cigar-talk-with-nyu-executive-mba/id1484596168?i=1000570539812 . . Rex New York Cigar Club https://www.barclayrex.com/rex-club 126 Pearl St 2nd floor, New York, NY 10005 . . Life Business Insider https:...
Season 3 Episode 1 Cigar Talk with NYU Executive MBA Team about Cigar 101
July 20, 2022 02:32 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBWhat is a Cigar? What impression do you associate cigars with? Is it a wise older man reflecting on his past on a porch? Or father sharing a moment with the sons? Do you find it odd that a cigar is one of the most presented items in all major life events and celebrations but is also one of the best companions with a whisky during a heartbreak? Mark Twain, one of the most famous American writers, described his love for cigars in his famous quote “If heaven has no cigars, I shall not go t...
Season 2 Episode 3 "Tickets to Secret Social Clubs for Up-and-Comers in NYC - Simple Guide to Unlock the Door of Social Clubs of NYC"
May 16, 2021 23:25 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBHave you ever heard a saying, “It is not about what you know, but who you know?” This statement may be said over million times in million different ways, but it is undeniable that it has become more relevant in the business world today. We can connect much further and more effectively through technologies and social platforms in this day and age. A job seeker can easily expand the network and catch recruiters’ eyes through a presentable LinkedIn profile. An aspiring individual will be able...
Season 2 Episode 2 "3 Keys to Break Away From Everyday Anxiety - Simple Guide to Lift Your Day"
May 06, 2021 03:33 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBHere it goes again.” You felt a sharp pain in your stomach as you started your daily hour commute to work. You started your day by waking up with cold sweats long before your alarm sounds. Everything you eat has become tasteless recently. Activities and gatherings that use to inspire no longer interest you. All you think about is the long stressful workday ahead. You already imagine a long line of unsatisfied customers waiting to complain as you have severe short staffs that your senior mana...
Season 2 Episode 1 "Season Opener - Mailbag and Top Picks of the Week - Bentos Sushi and Merry Edwards Pinot Noir 2016"
March 12, 2021 04:35 - 25 minutes - 24 MBPositive News https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/08/us/book-lady-gives-students-million-trnd/index.html . . Recommendation of the Week Bentos Sushi https://www.thebentos.com/ Merry Edwards Pinot Noir 2016 https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-wine/pinot-noir/merry-edwards-pinot-noir-russian-river/p/103040750?glia=true&s=303&&pid=cpc:Core+Catalog+-+Shopping%2BUS%2BNEWJ%2BENG%2BSPART::google::&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnKeCBhDPARIsAFDTLTIYQFk3ddjuVUK7HF-r8QkQu3C8cxUZVJp9zVeW3vvkRkyM9iKVUn4aAqjGEALw_wcB&gcls...
Episode 58 "True Essence of Customer Service From TOP Pick of the Week - 19 Cleveland of SOHO"
January 29, 2021 03:50 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBWhat is customer service? How valuable is it to a business? How does it impact the experience of customers? Many businesses claimed that customer service is their top priority but how many can really back their statements with real actions. . Welcome to Episode 58, "True Essence of Customer Service From TOP Pick of the Week - 19 Cleveland of SOHO" . Positive News https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/28/us/grad-student-gives-away-pizza-philadelphia-trnd/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/28/...
Episode 57 “People Are the True Competitive Advantage" - Top Picks of the Week: MAKIINNY and Penfolds Bin 311
January 21, 2021 03:22 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBYou just received another resignation letter from one of the employees in your division. This is the fourth resignation within a span of 7 months. Your company has been rolling out a variety of measures to target the struggle of retentions. Measures like pre-hiring tests, mandatory diversity training, constant modification towards KPIs, and even more funding toward the ERGs, but none of them seems to remedy constant turnovers. You asked yourself, “How come people just keep leaving? Why doesn...
Episode 56 "3 Keys to Launch Into New Year With Positivity” and Pick of the Week – Freakshow of Michael David Winery"
January 06, 2021 05:02 - 20 minutes - 19 MBIt has almost been a week in the new year of 2021. The same old anxiety and stress have slowly replaced the excitement, aspiration, and positivity from new year's eve. You began to fall off of your fitness routine. Your job is still stressful without any end in sight. All the news outlets are still reporting only about the pandemic and the recent political turmoil. You began to ask yourself, “Why hasn’t the new year bring the changes expected? Where are the new year's spirits and excitement?...
Episode 55 “Tribute to the Unsung Heroes That Shine Lights for the World.” – Special Positive News Edition
December 17, 2020 03:58 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIt is ten days till Christmas, and you already notice the difference in the atmosphere. What used to be the happiest season of the year seems a lot grimmer this time around. You turned on your local news, all you hear are political turmoil, the failing economy, and the frightening on-going pandemic. With all the negativities, you wonder how anyone can look positively toward the new year? Just when you are about to give up, suddenly you see lights popping up all over the dark work. These ligh...
Episode 54 "Back From Hiatus - Special Mailbag Episode"
December 09, 2020 19:51 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBPositive News https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/08/us/8-year-old-youth-author-diversity-in-literature-trnd/index.html https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/cookies-for-caregivers-dads-pennsylvania/ . Helping Frontline Workers Thrive Global First Responders First https://thriveglobal.com/categories/first-responders-first/ . New York Mayor fund for Covid 19 Relief https://www1.nyc.gov/site/fund/initiatives/covid-19-emergency-relief-fund.page . Resources Time Management https://podcasts.apple...
Episode 53 “How to Stay on Top of Your Books?” – An Exclusive Interview With Parker Stevenson, the Co-Founder of Evolved Finance
November 18, 2020 14:55 - 34 minutes - 32.4 MBIt is the end of the month again. You reviewed your balance sheet and bank statements over and over again. It has been over six months since you started your business but still yet to turn a corner on your financing. All your aspiration, excitement, and even confidence has slowly faded away in the past months. You asked yourself, “Why can’t I make a profit? Have I not done enough? When will my money run out? What shall I do to stay in business? Welcome to Episode 53, “How to Stay on Top of ...
Episode 52 “Wait! Are you and your business financially fit?” – An Exclusive Interview with Tracey B
November 11, 2020 14:36 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBToday is the last day of your lease. As you look back into your empty office, you remembered the excitement when your business first launched. You were full of excitement and energy. You really thought your idea would disrupt the industry. “What happened?” You asked yourself, “It was going so well, what did I do wrong? When did I run out of money? Why can’t I succeed in starting my business?” Welcome to Episode 52 “Wait! Are you and your business financially fit?” – An Exclusive Interview wit...
Episode 52 “Wait! Are You and Your Business Financially Fit? – An Exclusive Interview with Tracey Bissett
November 11, 2020 14:36 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBToday is the last day of your lease. As you look back into your empty office, you remembered the excitement when your business first launched. You were full of excitement and energy. You really thought your idea would disrupt the industry. “What happened?” You asked yourself, “It was going so well, what did I do wrong? When did I run out of money? Why can’t I succeed in starting my business?” Welcome to Episode 52 “Wait! Are You and Your Business Financially Fit?” – An Exclusive Interview ...
Episode 51 "How to Say No to Assumptions - Guide to Avoid and Overcome Assumptions to Succeed at Work"
October 28, 2020 20:46 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBHere it goes again. You are reviewing all the reports that your team has composed over the week right before the big presentation tomorrow. You assumed that the tasks were outlined clearly, and therefore you neglect to inspect the progress along the way. To your surprise, your final projection is off, and you don’t know which part of the report led to the miscalculation. You asked yourself, “How did this happen? I thought I made my points very clear; where did it go wrong? Who is responsible...
Episode 50 "One Year Anniversary - Special Mailbag Episode"
October 22, 2020 02:34 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBThank you for tuning into our Episode 50 "One Year Anniversary - Special Mailbag Episode"! First, I want to thank all the listeners and friends of our podcast for your amazing support and encouragement. Without you on this journey with us, we could never achieve this milestone! In this episode, we dive into some of the questions sent to me in the past few weeks. We will also be announcing the "Guest of the Year" based on the votes and the number of downloads! Thank you all once again for lis...
Episode 49 "How to Create Habits That Stick? - Guide to Create Long-Lasting Positive Habits"
October 14, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBHere it goes again. You hit snooze on your alarm and missed your pre-plan morning jog. This is the fifth time you have broken off your morning exercise habit after a great three weeks run. You thought you had it. You thought this time; you will build a long-lasting healthy habit. However, like many other positive habits that you tried to build, it never sticks. You asked yourself, “How do I stick to my plan? How do I change for the better? Why can’t I build positive habits that stick?” Welcom...
Episode 48 "Being Embraced and Included at Work – an exclusive interview with Sean Bacchus – CEO of EDIC Inc."
September 23, 2020 20:15 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBHere it goes again. Another zoom invite from your corporate management team in regards to the topic of diversity and inclusion. Another webinar that participants aren’t invited to participate but simply watch senior leaders talking about their initiatives and the relentless effort to recruit a culture director. While you are listening to your executives giving their speech about what a new culture director can do, you were reminded that over the years, the company has failed to recognize you...
Episode 47 “Lead by Positivity and Empowerment - Guide to Become a More Effective Leader"
September 17, 2020 03:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBTomorrow is your last day. It has been nine long years since you stepped into this company, and now it is time for you to move on. In the past nine years, you have devoted all your available time and efforts for the sake of the company. You stayed behind countless times to fix problems resulted from the flawed systems and products when no one else would. You worked numerous overtime and assisted the company through multiple transitional periods without getting any reward in return. A few hou...
Episode 46 “Never Forget – a Special Episode Dedicated to Heroes of 911”
September 09, 2020 21:11 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBTo all the listeners, thank you for tuning into our podcast. This Friday is 9/11, a day that our nation mourns and swears that we will never forget. It is also a day that we, as people, unite to celebrate the heroes that gave away their lives in the frontline, and we will continue to keep our promise to precious our nation on their sacrifices. For all of us who live in New York, this day is incredibly hard as we were neighbors to the victims and the unsung heroes who lost their lives for oth...
Episode 45 “How to Succeed at Work Through Empathy - Guide to Practice Empathy to Improve Work Relationship for Success"
September 03, 2020 02:23 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBYou just walked out of another failed sales presentation. After preparing for days, your only feedback is, “This seems like a good product, but I don’t think it is right for us at this time.” Somehow, this rejection reminded you what one of your departed direct reports said on his exit interview, “I don’t think this company understands what we need as employees to be productive.” After seeing many setbacks in all aspects of your job, you asked yourself, “How do I present to others that I car...
Episode 44 "Special Mailbag Episode"
August 26, 2020 21:10 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBWelcome to our very special Mailbag Section. For any new listeners, welcome to our podcast, I surely appreciate you all joining us on this road to pursue success in Personal, Financial, and, Career. This special episode is dedicated to all the listeners who have sent in their questions about our contents of the previous episodes or whatever is on their mind that I can assist with. Remember, if you have questions, please feel free to email me at [email protected] or simply DM me on ...
Episode 43 “How Resilience and Innovative Resurrect Businesses and Community – An Exclusive Interview with Emanuel Imperial, the owner and chef of Phil-Am Kusina”
August 19, 2020 04:03 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBIt has been months since the governor’s mandate of closing businesses due to COVID. In the past months, you have exhausted all your savings and options to keep your business alive. Your business has been a significant part of the community. After many years in business, many of your employees have become like your family. You asked yourself, “How do I survive this? How do I continue to serve the community? What do I have to do to save my business and my family? Welcome to Episode 43, “How R...
Episode 42 "3 Keys to Master Time Management -How to Be the Master of Your Time"
August 12, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBIt is 5:05 pm. You are 10 minutes from the end of your shift. You look at the files that have been piled on your desk since the morning. You sigh as another OT is unavoidable. You remember what your manager warned about overtime in your last performance evaluation. You felt you work so hard, but the workloads seem to be never-ending. You asked yourself, “Why can’t I finish on time? Why can’t I have more time? How do I better managing time? Welcome to Episode 42 "3 Keys to Master Time Manage...
Episode 41 "How to Take Control of Your Luck -An Inspiring Story to Teach How to Manage Fortune for Success"
July 31, 2020 03:08 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBIt is Wednesday morning; you took your $20 Mega Million ticket out of your wallet. You have been feeling unlucky lately. There were annoying issues at work. You had some pep talk from your manager about your declining performance. Your partner has been vocal about some of your living habits at home. You feel like you need a win to bounce back on your luck. You are hoping that the ticket you hold is the turning point of your life. You scan the ticket with your app, and you have won $4. After ...
Episode 40 “Master the Art of Sales Through Relationship Building – How to Change from Salesman to Advisor”
July 23, 2020 01:33 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBYou just got hang up for the 10th time in a row. Your production has been steadily declining as your goals continue to increase by your management. You felt enormous pressure as your manager continue to doubt your ability to hit the target. Many of the prospects that you called or interacted with may actually benefit from your product and services that they never gave you a chance to speak. You ask yourself, “How do I make my customers hear what I have to say? How do I make them feel that I ...
Episode 39 "3 Keys to Ace Your Next Job Interview -Easy Guide to Master Job Interviews for Career Advancement"
July 17, 2020 02:31 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBToday is the big day that you have been waiting for. You have prepared weeks for this moment. It is time to show that you are good enough to advance in your career. Suddenly, you feel your palm is sweating. You feel the tension in your stomach as you hold on to your resume tightly. As your interview is getting closer, you start to wonder, “Maybe I shall start with some humor? Maybe I shall focus on just one specific topic? Maybe I am not ready?” Welcome to Episode 39 "3 Keys to Ace Your Nex...
Episode 38 “Light during the Darkest Time – Special Positive News Edition
July 01, 2020 20:56 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIt is happening all over again. You turned on your TV and saw every media outlets continuously broadcast about the pandemic raging through our country while civil unrest and protests took place for social inequality. The anxiety that once faded away, is silently creeping back again. You continue to browse your usual TV line up to search for positivity but find it more challenging than ever. You asked yourself, “Where are the positive news? Why are we not celebrating the heroes that are savin...
Episode 37 "Determination to Be the Best of the World Through Hospitality" - An Exclusive Interview With Marc Almert, the Winner of World’s Best Sommelier of 2019
June 24, 2020 21:12 - 50 minutes - 47 MBHave you thought about being the very best in your profession? How about dedication to achieve your dream regardless of the challenges and the norms? Do you believe that your passion and effort can change your destiny and shape your own future? Do you believe you have what it takes to be known as the world’s best? . Welcome to Episode 37 “Determination to Be the Best of the World Through Hospitality An Exclusive Interview With Marc Almert, the Winner of World’s Best Sommelier of 2019 . ...
Episode 36 "Guide to Select the Perfect Wine Clubs for Gift" - A Wine Clubs Review That Is Not Paid nor Part of Any Affiliation Program
June 17, 2020 21:38 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBFather’s day is just around the corner, and you are still deciding what gifts to give as most of the retail shops are closed or limited to curbside picked up due to the pandemic. You heard that wine clubs might be one of the most trendy gifts for anyone that are into wine, so you begin to research for the best fit as a gift. However, minutes into your search, all you can find are paid reviews, ads, affiliated articles, and biased testimonies for some of the most notorious wine clubs in the i...
Episode 35 “How to Self-Improve by Getting’ (Un)Busy" - Guide to a Better Life by Eliminating “BUSYNESS" With Dr. Garland Vance
June 10, 2020 16:31 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIt is 10 minutes to 6:30 pm, your usual work out time, and you are just tired. You just came home exhausted after 9 hours of work, and before you realized, another item on your schedule is up. For years, you believe that the busier you are, the more productive you are. However, recently, you felt demotivated, less interested, or even annoyed of all the commitments that once brought you joy. You forgot when did you start using “I am so busy right now.” as a reply to anyone who asks, “How have...
Episode 34 "How to Find a Mentor to Elevate Your Career?" - Guide to Find the Perfect Mentor and How to Ask
June 05, 2020 04:13 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBTomorrow is your 12 years working anniversary in the same department. You have been in the same role as long as you remembered. You nearly forget about your once aspiration when you first joined the company. Over the years, you have seen many promotion opportunities passed you. You no longer dare to think about advancement, as you are afraid to be disappointed. You regularly check internal job postings for the next level positions but never seen to find a career path to connect to them. You ...
Episode 33 "How to Be an Effective Communicator to Succeed at Work"
May 28, 2020 03:40 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBIn one hour, it will be your first meeting with the new team as their leader. For the first time since the promotion, you realized that you are no longer working in a small team with peers but as a leader of a department. You are nervous, and your palm is sweating. You review the meeting agenda over and over again. You asked yourself, “What if they don’t like me? What if they doubt me? What if my message doesn’t get across to them? What if I am not able to communicate with them effectively? ...
Episode 32 "Happiness is a Choice – An exclusive interview with Catinca Tabacaru, A world Renowned Art Gallerist"
May 13, 2020 18:21 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBIt is the 8th week since you have been asked to work from home. At first, you surround yourself with numerous tasks from work to keep a sense of normalcy. As time went by, you begin to explore various activities and hobbies to maximize your day. As you are finding joy In exploring your passions and the essence of doing what you love, you begin to question the career that you have chosen, a job that brought no joy, challenges, or sense of achievement. You begin to ask yourself, “When this pan...
Episode 31 "How to Maximize Your Strengths to Elevate Your Career” - Guide to Finding Your Strengths and How to Use Them
May 06, 2020 21:45 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIt is 4:30 pm on Friday. You just walked out of your quarterly coaching and evaluation session with your manager. Like many sessions before, your manager wrote several areas of opportunities and the expected time of improvement in your evaluation. You looked at the same old review and wondered, “How come it only stated my weaknesses? What did I do well? Why can’t I be selected for projects that I am good at? How do I find a career that can maximize my strengths? Welcome to Episode 31 "How t...
Episode 30, “Special Positive News Edition – Our Heroes in the Front Line”
April 29, 2020 20:02 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBIt is 10:45 PM as you are watching another protest news on TV in the break room. You have been on call for over 11 hours and you are finally enjoying a break that you know will be interrupted at any time. Suddenly, your pager went off as you are needed again in the front line. You put on your scrub and personal protective equipment and head for the emergency room. You ask yourself, “When will this end? When will we win this battle?” But, you are not discouraged. You are confident. You know t...
Episode 29 "How to Entertain to Avoid Cabin Fever" - Easy Guide to Entertainment During Social Distancing
April 22, 2020 21:55 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBIt is the 6th week since Shelter at Home order has been given. You are starting to feel a bit cook up at home. It has been weeks since your last zoom meeting with your friends and families. At first, you were expecting this to be a short term adjustment, but soon, you realized that normalcy is still very far away. After completing season 2 of The Kingdom on Netflix, you asked yourself, “Is this the only thing I can do for entertainment? What else can I do to forget about the pandemic? What c...
Episode 28 "How to Self-Improve Through Classes During Social Distancing"
April 15, 2020 21:59 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBYou just finished the last episode of Netflix origin series, the Witcher. It has been four weeks since sheltered in place has been ordered by your governor. In this time, you have finished the entire series of Office, Community, and even the newly released of Tiger King. You felt your day has been trapped in dramas while your productivity along with positivity has been slowly fading away. You asked yourself, “When did this become my life? What else can I do with my time? How can I make the m...
Episode 27 “How to Enjoy a Premier Dinner at Home during Social Distancing"
April 08, 2020 23:17 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBIt has been weeks since shelter at home order has been initiated. After countless meals from cold deliveries or basic home cooking in your small NYC apartment, you started to miss the good old times of dining out with your friends. You miss the taste of juicy New York Strip Steak cook to perfection. You miss feeling the hot temperature burst in your mouth with every bite at your favorite hot pot restaurant. You miss the crunchiness of avocado toast at your local cafe. You miss enjoying your ...
Episode 26 “Find the Positivity in the World - Positive News Only Special Edition”
April 01, 2020 19:01 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MBYou just watched another White House briefing on the current status outbreak of coronavirus. Another day full of sad news. You began to flip through your usual news channels. All of them were reinstating the same message that you have already heard earlier, “the situation is getting worse.” Tired from all the media trying to bring you down, you began to search comfort from other entertainment channels, but every commercial reinforces that same message that our world is in a dark place. While...
Episode 25 "Easy Guide to Better Health Through Diet During Social Distancing"
March 25, 2020 04:51 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIt has been a week since you started working from home. As you tried your very best to coup with the new lifestyle, you began to feel stressed both emotionally and physically from lack of exercise and usual healthy diet. Just when you were holding on to a thin thread of sanity, you saw your governor just announced Federal Disaster Declaration for your state on national television. A more extreme measure of Stay at Home Order was just given with more restrictions on your already challenged li...
Episode 24 "How to Get the Most out of Working From Home"
March 18, 2020 04:33 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBIt was Sunday evening; you finally got the text that your boss has prepared you all through the week, “Starting tomorrow, all associates will be working from home till further notice.” At first, you thought to yourself, “Great, I can sleep in tomorrow a bit.” But, as soon as you received a push notification from your local government announcing that all the restaurants and bars will be closed along with the ban of any large gathering, you know your life has suddenly changed. You realized tha...
Episode 23 "How to Get Yourself a Raise Without Begging Your Boss"
March 13, 2020 05:15 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBYou just walked out of your annual review meeting. Once again, you were robbed of the raise that you deserved. It has been years since your last decent increase in salary. You have tried to ask for a raise many times with your boss but often received the same old rejections. You started to feel more pressure financially as the inflation and price of goods keep on increasing while your income is staggering. You thought about exploring another career, but you genuinely enjoy what you do and th...
Episode 22 "How to Save Without Compromising Lifestyle"
March 05, 2020 05:27 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBIt is the beginning of March. You are reviewing your bank statements and sadden by your leftover balance after your housing payments. Your long-awaited tax return had all gone to your credit card bills. You realized you are in a vicious cycle of spending and paying with interests. You have been staggered in your progress of saving towards your goals for some time. When did this become your routine? How do you get out of this cycle? How do you save without comprising your lifestyles? Welcome...
Episode 21 “How to Be a Leader at Work and Build Toward Your Success”
February 27, 2020 01:40 - 28 minutes - 26 MBIt is the first day of your new career. It has been four months since you were laid off from the previous employer that you have devoted over a decade. For the first time in a long time, you felt butterflies in your stomach as you walked through the parking lot to meet with your new team. Today is the first day as the new manager of your new retail branch. As you got closer, your once ceased fire of aspiration began to reignite. You begin to ask yourself, “What shall I do differently this ti...
Episode 20 "How to Take Control of Your Happiness and Positivity"
February 19, 2020 05:12 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBIt is another Wednesday morning. You woke up to a series of push notifications on your phone about another political scandal and world health crisis. You walked into the office and saw a group of people by the water cooler sharing negative opinions on recent sport events airing over the weekend. You open your email and see another reminder email from your senior management about the need for urgencies for staggering sales performance. It is only 9:30 AM, and you are already feeling the overw...
Episode 19 "3 Keys to Manage Your Personal Brand"
February 12, 2020 05:21 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBIt was Thursday evening, and you just walked out of your annual performance review. You just received a Strong/ Satisfaction rating despite exceeding all Key Performance Indicators set forth by management and the company. “Even though you have done a fantastic job throughout the year, but we just want to see if you can remain consistent.” That was the feedback that you have received despite your performance ranked at the very top of the company in comparison to your peers over and over again...
Episode 18 “3 Key Questions to Ask Yourself about Financial Budgeting"
January 29, 2020 18:26 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIt is coming to the end of January. While reviewing the end of the month bank statements, you realized that your New Year resolutions have once again failed to launch. With overwhelming credit card bills brought from the past Holiday season along with housing payment due in a few days, you thought to yourself, “How do I get out of this vicious cycle?” Why can’t I budget successfully for the future? Welcome to Episode 18 “3 Key Questions to Ask Yourself about Financial Budgeting - A Simple G...
Episode 17 "Take Control of Your Career - 3 Keys to Master Career Management"
January 22, 2020 22:19 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBIt is another Monday morning regional conference call. Like every call, the senior management was trying to rally the employees with ideologies and a positive tone. Towards the end of the call, the regional executive announced another short-sighted strategy to drive temporary results but neglected long-term impacts on the company and the employees. After the call, as the manager, you were expected to explain the logic behind such an ineffective strategy further. You layout the foundation for...
Episode 16 "The Journey Towards Financial Freedom Through House Hack! - Guest Andrew Kerr"
January 15, 2020 05:12 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBIt is the 1st again. You take out your checkbook and start getting ready for another mortgage payment. You look at your register and see your balance after the payment remains the same months after months. You looked around and saw your once aspired of renovation ideas disappearing into the void when the furnace died the first time. When did your excitement for becoming a homeowner replace by stress and anxiety? How long have you put your renovation project on hold because of the financial b...
Episode 15 "A Better You With Better Mind, Body, and Spirit!"
January 08, 2020 05:33 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBThis year is going to be different. This year, I will be a better version of myself! You vowed loudly to yourself when the clock hits 0:00 AM on January 1st. You are committed to making this the year that you will see the positive changes that you have always seek for. After a week, you slowly find yourself falling to old habits. You hit the snoozed button in the morning and skipped the morning jog again. You reach into that cookie bags that you promised to stay away from. You are surfing on...