Woman Leadership With Janet Quek
176 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -This is the Woman Leadership show.
Hi, I'm Janet Quek . For the past 20 years, I have been helping individuals to realise their leadership potential.
In recent years, I have trained, coached and engaged leaders across the Asia Pacific Region to build high-performance teams and improve individual engagement and motivation.
In this podcast, I will share tips and ways to realise your full potential and be a leader in your own way.
Join me on this journey to discover them.
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69: Why do people don't invest in themselves - Part 4
April 26, 2021 23:00 - 10 minutes - 9.99 MBFree resources Why need to pay I can do it myself Friends who expect free I hope that through my sharing, it draws inspiration and personal reflection for you. I believe every woman can be a leader in your own way. Connect with me through Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin. My links will be in the show notes https://shor.by/leaderonline. I look forward to seeing you in my next episode where I will be sharing with you tips and ways to realize your full potential as a leader on Wom...
68: Why do people don't invest in themselves - Part 3
April 19, 2021 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBNo Time to attend and learn Early career – I was doing other activities such as shopping, hi tea etc After that – second child, graduate diploma and sponsored course 12 weeks evening class I hope that through my sharing, it draws inspiration and personal reflection for you. I believe every woman can be a leader in your own way. Connect with me through Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin. My links will be in the show notes. https://shor.by/leaderonline I look forward to seeing you in ...
67: Why do people don't invest in themselves - Part 2
April 12, 2021 23:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet Aisyah and in this episode, I will be sharing with you about why do people don’t invest in themselves. People around them do not support them. Who you hang out with is important. My ex manager who recommended me a book to read Beautician – who has shared with me about financial planning information Coach Mentor/manager Friends who spend and ask you to pay Takeaway Choose who you want to spend your time with learning and improving yours...
66: Why do people don't invest in themselves - Part 1
April 05, 2021 23:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you about why do people don’t invest in themselves. - I did not think about investing in myself other than education when I was younger as my focus is on my work and completing my part time degree course. Though I had completed my part time degree course but I was only earning less than $2000 and not more than 1 month variable bonus as I was hit with 1998 crisis and was retrenched at 25 years o...
65: Paying by monthly instalment
March 29, 2021 23:00 - 9 minutes - 8.81 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet Aisyah and in this episode, I will be sharing with you about paying expenses by monthly installment. When I had credit card, I would pay for my expenses using credit card and it was normal for me then to use monthly installment plan to pay for my slimming packages. Since I had a job so I thought that I would be able to pay with my monthly salary. As I was not earning much then, I have to set aside part of my salary to pay for my installm...
64: What happened when I was in debt
March 22, 2021 23:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you what happened when I was in debt. When I first started working for few years, I was able to apply for credit card. As I was young and wanted to look good and feel good, I went into splurging on myself by signing up slimming packages. When I signed up they would upsell more things and I ended with more debts. As I was only earning less than $2000, I had to pay for the debts which almost 5 f...
63: How I manage my money habits
March 15, 2021 23:00 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet Aisyah and in this episode, I will be sharing with you how I manage my money habits. I started with using the Jar system which I mentioned in earlier episode and will transfer my money into the different accounts. I also will set aside my change from daily expenses into the Financial Freedom Account jar as to attract abundance. As the money grew, I would start to have it in Fixed deposit. It was slow in the beginning but as I earn more ...
62: My financial Blueprint
March 08, 2021 23:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you about financial blueprint When I first started my job and into 10 years, I was earning less than $2,000 and not getting my variable bonus more than 1 month. I was spending more than what I earned and my salary was all spent on going out with friends or pampering myself with hair services, spa, pedicure, manicure for myself. I would signed up packages and almost went into 5 figure debt due to...
61: Are you hungry for success?
March 01, 2021 23:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you about are you hungry for success? When I saw my peers around me earning more than me and I was far behind, I knew that I need to do something about myself before I started to lag behind in a big gap as I get older. I was grateful to meet my ex managers who saw my potential and groomed me. They gave me opportunities to attend few developmental programs, nominate me for company and HR awards. ...
60: Be Proactive
February 22, 2021 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you about being proactive. Circle of influence will continue to expands depending on our mindset and behaviours. Situation vs what we can manage My experience Taking initiative to provide solutions to bosses and not reactive . I know someone said if she is hired as that junior level, then she just do that level work. I believe in doing the next level work so you are seen as different from yo...
59: What you focus expands
February 15, 2021 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you about what you focus expands. I used to be lost in my career and life direction not sure what I want to achieve in life and just went with the flow of my life having job and income to survive daily but not planning. I start to focus on my end in mind which is to have financial independence and so to achieve freedom of having option to choose what I want to do and not having to depend on a...
58: Being a victim or take control of your situation
February 08, 2021 23:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you about being a victim or take control of the situation. Blame my childhood for who I grew up to be, my mum , dad who has left us and relatives who ill treated me. Why this happen to me and not others Justify Justify my mistakes and when others provide feedback, I will have noises in my head telling myself that they don’t understand why I do certain things or think certain way Reasons So I w...
57: Being Consistent is the Key to Success Part 1
February 01, 2021 23:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you about being consistent is the key to success. Consistency in showing up at work being early for work at the same time. Being in Japanese company. Trust Consistency in setting aside time for personal development such as listening to audio, podcast, reading, attending programs or conferences. I took 12 weeks sponsored course on evenings , graduate diploma in training for 6 months on evening...
56: Bonus Episode
January 25, 2021 23:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBWELCOME TO Woman Leadership ! Hi, It’S Janet Aisyah and in this episode I would like to share with you my success in launching the Podcast . THE PODCAST impacted my life instantly in 2020. I truly agree that a podcast is not only about building online presence, but most importantly online credibility and recognition. a) I realized that my message impacted more people than I ever thought it could, I even have my ex colleagues who commented on my post that it was so inspiring and m...
55: Spending quality time as family
January 18, 2021 23:00 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you in leading and inspire others. When I was travelling during my work when I was in the banking Takeaway Guilt Schedule important rocks Create memories I hope that through my sharing, it draws inspiration and personal reflection for you. I believe every woman can be a leader in your own way. If you have any questions for me or like to share your thoughts , connect with me through my face...
54: Am I good enough?
January 11, 2021 23:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you how I feel if I am good enough Because of childhood, my confidence and self esteem was affected. Work, I will think I am not as good as others no matter what I do as I did not get promoted or been seen as someone who cannto deliver. For example boss who had good education like rGS I am not in breastfeeding not abel to do direct latching Afford like branded stuff , condo etc Takeaway L...
53: Importance of having mentors and coaches
January 04, 2021 23:00 - 10 minutes - 9.73 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you in Used to do things alone whether in school , work Only early 30s then I realize I need coach an mentors who can guide Sponsorship at work corporate Takeaway Invest in having a mentor or coach Be humble to learn and not arguing or not being open for possibilities Being mentor to others so you can learn too I hope that through my sharing, it draws inspiration and personal reflection...
52: A friend who is my role model in pursuit of excellence and continuous learning
December 28, 2020 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you in leading and inspire others. She had 11 kids 9 grandchildren and more coming , she do massages and continue to pursue her diploma in Islamic studies and graduated from degree. She has to attend classes weekly, complete assignments. She told me she sleep only few hours per day. She likes to continue to do masters and PHD She is willing to listen to my advice and act on them. Coduct trainin...
51: Stepping out of comfort zone
December 21, 2020 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you School days, I stepped out of my comfort zone to participate in track and field events, debate , sports Host the events , wedding Conduct training and public speaking toastmaster Sales and online business Takeaway Willing to work hard and stay focus on why and goals Have mentors and close support groups to rely on to keep going Continue to challenge oneself and breakthrough the mind...
50: Building Networks
December 14, 2020 23:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing on .how I build my networks. Network – dislike social events or build networks means have to entertain and out up a fake face Look at current networks Maintain the contact by keeping in touch with them and keep a records of who and when to catch up Attend networking meetings monthly or bi-monthly Attend conferences get to know new people SRW commnuity Takeaway It is through practice that we b...
49: Travelling as family
December 07, 2020 23:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you When my children were around 8 years and below, we went for a roadtrip to Malaysia, we explore different parks and Kukup when they are younger. Disney Themeparks Grandmother , mum and eldest son I looked at my album those memories with my friends and my mum. Takeaway Create memories for family doing things together Do not need to be perfect I hope that through my sharing, it dra...
48: Take Massive Action
November 30, 2020 23:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBIn my 20s, I have been someone who was lost in direction and though I was working hard at work, my salary did not increase much and I was floating between jobs and not knowing how to negotiate fo rbetter pay with my experience and what I can offer. I worked as temp job and later convert to permanenet job in the same company. In my early 30s, that’s where I took massive action by learning graduate diploman in T&D, attending external courses and investing more than 10,000 when I was...
47: How to stay positive when things are not going well
November 23, 2020 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you My father has left us when I was 6 years old, my mum had to work. I stayed y with my aunty family and grandparents given no other option and looked after the provision shop helpinh out as early as 6am and got to sleep by 10pm after completing all housework and cleaning. I was crying during times when I felt lonely and when I was scolded for making mistakes and no one to talk to. I kept a di...
46: Looking after my health
November 16, 2020 23:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you in leading and inspire others. When I was in my teens, I used to have acne and so my late mum would ask me to eat healthily such as having carrot, apple and orange juice every morning , avoid fried foods, spicy foods. However, instead of acne disappearing, I lost weight. That’s how I stayed slim during my teens ensuring I have healthy and avoid over eating. After birth, I would have good ...
45: Age is just a number
November 09, 2020 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you You may heard about this quote by Joan Collin that that age is a number no matter what age we are at and someone recently told me that anyone who said that is usually older ones and not younger ones as we do not feel it when we were younger that we are aging. Age is just a number implies age as having no boundaries or limitations. It literally means you are never too old, age is just a numb...
44: My dream of being an entrepreneur
November 02, 2020 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you my dream of being an entrepreneur. - I worked at provision shop since 6 years old when my late father divorced my late mum and I am the only child. I stayed with my grandparents and aunty family at the provision shop. I grew up with the business environment and the provision shop later transformed to Econ minimart. - When I was in secondary school, during school holidays, my uncle will in...
43: My waterbirth story with my youngest son
October 26, 2020 23:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you about my waterbirth story with my youngest son. My late mum has caseran when she gave birth to me and she would shared how painful it was post recovery as I was too big size. - When had my third and youngest son, I was very active throughout my pregnancy. I had to manage company events, staff forums and leadership retreat. I had to spend long hours completing my work and also went out to s...
42: Leading and Inspire others
October 19, 2020 23:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you in leading and inspire others. When I first started as a manager, first thing that I focus was on allocating resources to the team members to ensure we deliver results to internal stakeholders in the company and delegate what is needed to complete. I would spend more time in building relationships with senior stakeholders so I was able to get feedback on how our team can improve and work wi...
41: Take care of myself before I can take care of others
October 12, 2020 23:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you the importance of taking care of myself before I can take care of others. First son – no maid only childcare but will have personal couple time 2nd and 3rd children – maid. Health - What we eat is important and what we are feeding our body, supplements, good food so we have the energy to sustain the demands of our work and family. Exercise - Going for walks, walking up staircase and atte...
40: Do more of what is expected of me
October 05, 2020 22:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you about doing more of what is expected of me. - School where I participated in activities and taking up leadership role. Prefect, events, house captain, cheer leader 2.4 km marathon, debate, drama and managing studies. - Work , I will also get involved in dinner and dance events, company events - I was taught to do more of what is expected of me if I want to climb up the corporate ladder a...
39: Women who have supported me
September 28, 2020 23:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you the women who have supported me. Grandmother – who care of me and requested my aunty to care for me as I was goo din mathematics so can help to look after the shop Mother – she has shown me that woman can be independent without a men in her life and has brought up the only child single handledly and knowledge is important in financial planning and taking care of her health. My good frien...
38: How I used to care about what others think of me
September 21, 2020 23:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you how I used to care about what others think of me. - School - when there is someone and I hear things about me being fake, I would be affected but will still be friendly to them keeping the likeable person of mine hoping they change their perception about me - - I would also find out what is it they want to see me improve Work – I am sensitive about what my bosses, colleagues or peers said a...
37: Travelling with my mum
September 14, 2020 23:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you those memories I had travelling with my mum. In 2009, It was when my mum found out there was a lump on her breast that she decided that she wanted to travel around the world and that was after birth of my youngest son. With my youngest son about 7 months old, I went to Europe with her as our first long trip and subsequently another 6 trips America, Turkey, Korea, Japan, Royal Carribean crui...
36: How did I search for my purpose in life?
September 07, 2020 23:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you When I was a child, my wish was to grow up fast and be an adult so I don’t need to listen to adult and make my own choices and do what I can do. I do not know what was my purpose when I had to work at the provision shop since 5 years old and doing the routine of setting the shop at 6am and end my work at 10pm other than going to school. There were times I prayed to the heaven asking why I ...
35: What if my dream is to be stay home mum?
August 31, 2020 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you what if my dream is to be stay home mum. When I was younger, I have heard of stories when a woman gets married she has to stay home and be the nurturing mother. My late mum was exception as she has to support me after my father left us when I was 6 years old. My grandparents had provision shop and my Grandmother would be the nurturing one caring after her 7 children while grandfather workin...
34: Change yourself and your life will be transformed
August 24, 2020 23:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you how I change myself and those changes had transformed my life. I love this saying by Mahatma Ghandi “ Be the change that you wish to see in the world” As I had unhappy childhood when I was taken care by my aunty and grandparents, my late mum had to work to support us when my late father left us. I used to blame on my past childhood, my family situation and relatives for what I lack and wh...
33: How do I get my messages across to others?
August 17, 2020 23:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you how do I get my messages across to others. When I first conducted orientation and customer service training to new employees , I was in my early 20s and I wondered who would listen to me when I was much younger and less experience than the audience who were more senior and worked longer than me in the company. I would use the materials and based on my own experience to share with them. I as...
32: What do I want to be when I grow up
August 10, 2020 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you what was my childhood dream. I wanted to be a princess when I was young, beautiful and be saved by charming prince who can sweep off my feet and lived happily after so I loved to play and pretend to be princess in school and at home living in my fantasy that one day a prince in white horse saved me from the provision shop that I was staying and go to faraway place where we lived heavily aft...
31: Joining woman community, network and support groups
August 03, 2020 23:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you on about joining woman community, network and support groups. I am the only child, my parents were divorced and I been alone on my own for 21 years of my life. I would decide which secondary school to go to , which CCA to participate and what JC to go to and which private diploma should I attend with. Along the way, I do have friends who gave advice but I did not have family member who are ...
30: Travelling for work while missing my family at home
July 27, 2020 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you - When I went for an interview in this company which required travelling, there were concern about my 3 kids and if I can be as committed to travelling and be on time for work. To build my credibility, I was never later for work and would travel between 20 – 60% for work during those 5 years. - I will miss my family and felt lonely during the travel but I told myself I work so my family can...
29: Knowing your WHY
July 20, 2020 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you - During my childhood and teenage years I wanted to grow up quickly so I could got out of my unhappy childhood days where I was being treated as slave and wanting to be independent and be free of the misery of being manipulated and have to be at the mercy of others. Because of this, I studies very hard and participated in activities so I can keep my time occupied and to get a good job so I ...
28: Few of my regrets
July 13, 2020 23:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you on what are some of my regrets in life. Is to attend talks, seminars , read more books at early age and less time on doing things such as hanging out , shopping and partying. I may have a degree which helped me in my pay range but is my attitude and hardwork and I managed to climb up the corporate ladderStart side business earlier so I could learn as early and as much and tried out whether th...
27: My limiting beliefs
July 06, 2020 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you on my limiting beliefs and how I breakthrough them. Grandmother favour women and mum even want to adopt a son. Men is favoured and I cannot be as good as man. I am a woman and cannot earn as much as man as I see most senior positions are men. I am not for doing business as it takes a lot of money and effort to do business, what is fail and could not find a job back at corporate. Met some wh...
26: Objection of me converting to a Muslim
June 29, 2020 23:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you objection of me converting to a Muslim.I came from Buddhist / Taoist family and I have went to church in school days . When I got married, I resonate with Taoism and Buddhism since my husband lean more to Buddhism. My hubby thought that I would changed my mind again after few months and not serious about it. My mum refused to speak to me and change her phone number for 2 years. She took me t...
25: When my mum was diagnosed with Parkinson
June 22, 2020 23:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you about my struggles when my mum was diagnosed with Parkinson. I first noticed my mum’s shaking of right hand in 2015 when we went on a Royal Carribean cruise for 5 days. She mentioned it just started and I assumed is the same as my late grandfather and she just need to do hand massage using balls or stretching. Few months later she told me it was Parkinson disease and it would take about 5 ...
24: What are my fears?
June 15, 2020 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBWelcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you what are my fears.Fear about people dislike me or what mind a lot about what others think about me. When I was working in one of my ex company during my younger days, I used to be affected a lot by my ex boss and colleagues would think about what my boss said and if they like or dislike me. It affected me so much that my confidence and self esteem were low and I was afraid to speak up in grou...
23: How do I keep my sanity as a working mum
June 08, 2020 23:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBTRANSCRIPT FOR EP 23: Welcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you how I keep my sanity as working mum Working in a senior position and leading teams would require a lot of investment of time in addition to night and morning calls. When I was working in the bank, there were periods when I travelled almost 50% of the month for about 2 years to work on various Human Resources projects. I would be away from family at leasy 5 days at one t...
22: Empower Team Members
June 01, 2020 23:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBTRANSCRIPT FOR EP22: Welcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you on how I empower my team members In my 20 years of corporate experience, I have colleagues who shared with me that they like to lead team and others don’t like to lead teams. Those who don’t like to lead teams told me that they do not like to handle conflicts, disagreements and problem team members. They rather be an individual contributor who focus on completing the task...
21: Managing with the roles of being a daughter, daughter in law, mum and wife
May 25, 2020 23:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBTRANSCRIPT FOR EP21: Welcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you how I managed my time as the roles of being a daughter, daughter in law, mum and wife. As the only child, it is my great responsibility of taking care of my mum who was aging and having Parkinson condition before she passed on late last year. It has been very tough in the last 3 years to care for my mum, supporting the kids in their studies in primary 4, 6 and secondary 2...
20: When I first became a manager
May 18, 2020 23:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBTRANSCRIPT FOR EP20: Welcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you my experience as first time manager. I first started in leading others when I was first promoted in one of my previous company . I was promoted from Senior Executive to Assistant Manager and later as a manager in less than 3 years. I had to lead a team of 2 who was younger and one was older than me around my mum’s age 15 years ago. The challenge for me was would I com...