Optimizing Decision-Making with Jess Yen

Jessica Yen
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Curing indecision, one podcast episode at a time.

Episodes

  1. 09/13/2023

    Unlocking Career Satisfaction: How to Find Fulfilling Work that Aligns with Your Values ft. Bea Kim (Executive Coach and WBECS Speaker)

    Unleash your potential and discover fulfilling work that aligns with your values as life and executive coach Bea Kim guides you through the empowering journey of finding your true calling. Meet Bea Kim, a life and executive coach known for her profound wisdom, exceptional listening skills, and a unique approach to helping professionals align their work and personal values. Co-founding two companies and deep-rooted experience in management consulting reflects her extensive background. However, it's Bea's transformation into a sought-after coach that makes her journey truly inspiring. She embarked on her coaching career seven years ago and has since upheld her commitment to being a growth catalyst, inspiring professionals to reach their fullest potential. Bea resides in the Bay Area with her family, where she continues to transform lives with her insightful coaching. In this episode, you will be able to: Realize the significant benefits of aligning your personal beliefs with your profession to enhance the quality of both. Discover the robust power of effective communication and its role in establishing deeper, more satisfying relationships. Grasp the necessary balance between work and family life, unveiling both its challenges and rich rewards. Harness the tactic of neutral curiosity to thrive in your understanding and communication with others. Unlock the secret of finding work that both fulfills you and aligns with your personal values. The Power of Aligning Personal Beliefs Aligning personal values with professional life and decisions fosters satisfying work experiences. By placing importance on impact and radical love, Bea Kim's coaching practice truly resonates with her personal beliefs. This alignment affirms her career choice, enriches her interactions with clients, and fuels her motivation to continue evolving as a coach. The resources mentioned in this episode are: Check out Bea Kim coaching: Visit Bea Kim Coaching to learn more about her services and to potentially book a coaching session. Learn about Awaken: Discover more about Awaken, an educational company co-founded by Bea Kim that focuses on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Visit their website to explore their resources and see how they can help you or your organization. Consider Coaches Training Institute (CTI): If you are interested in becoming a coach, check out the Coaches Training Institute (CTI) program that Bea Kim recommends. Explore their website to learn more about their training programs and how to get started. Reflect on the power of coaching: Take a moment to reflect on the impact coaching can have in your life. Consider seeking out a coach to help you achieve your goals and navigate life's challenges. Prioritize self-care: Take inspiration from Bea Kim's commitment to self-care and creating buffer time between coaching sessions. Make sure to prioritize self The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Introduction, 00:01:06 - Career Journey, 00:06:02 - Evolution of Coaching, 00:10:27 - Tipping Point, 00:12:36 - Coaching Routine, 00:14:40 - The Importance of Coaching and Creating Space, 00:15:42 - Challenging Clients and Building Alliances, 00:17:57 - Reflection and Personal Growth, 00:19:59 - Informing the Next Day with Reflection, 00:24:03 - Encouraging Reflection in Others, 00:29:35 - Spiritual Element and Values in Partnership, 00:30:16 - Career and Family Values, 00:31:09 - Heteronormative Roles and Challenges, 00:32:41 - Weekly Check-Ins and Transparency, 00:34:34 - Neutral Curiosity and Observations,

    33 min

  2. 08/27/2023

    Become a Yoga Teacher and Writing a Book ft. Harpinder Mann (Co-founder of Womxn in Color Summit)

    What does it really mean to be a yoga teacher? Join us on this episode as Harpinder shares the highs and lows of her yoga career, the importance of self-reflection, and the unexpected challenges she faces along the way. But just when everything seems to be going smoothly, a shocking twist leaves Harpinder questioning everything she thought she knew. Stay tuned to find out more. In this episode, you will be able to: Unearth the crucial nature of syncing work efforts with inherent life's purpose. Understand how meditative practices can be a conduit for guidance and wisdom. Grasp the immense impact of community support in accelerating personal and professional development. Uncover devices that can seamlessly transport you from a fearful mindset to one of trust. Identify the numerous advantages of journaling for achieving concentration, organization, and tangible goal realization. List 3: My special guest is Harpinder Say hello to Harpinder Mann, an entrepreneurial yogi on a mission. Co-founder of the Women of Color Summit and beloved yoga teacher at Lightning in a Bottle music festival, Harpinder chose the road less taken and traded her corporate badge for a yoga mat. A steadfast proponent of yoga's transformative power, Harpinder invests her time and skills to serve the BIPOC community. Her heartfelt belief in the convergence of yoga and inclusivity is reflected in every class she teaches. The zest, empathy, and dedication Harpinder brings to her yoga teachings undoubtedly make her a standout personality in the realm of modern yoga. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Introduction, 00:02:07 - Transitioning from Corporate to Yoga Teaching, 00:05:39 - Choosing Yoga and Starting the Women of Color Summit, 00:09:32 - The Power of Yoga and Community, 00:12:21 - Finding Divine Guidance, 00:13:54 - Exploring Different Yoga Practices, 00:15:57 - Diversifying Yoga Knowledge, 00:17:08 - Writing a Book, 00:20:18 - Balancing Writing and Client Work, 00:25:15 - Full-Time Yoga Teaching, 00:27:56 - Finding Fulfillment in Yoga Teaching, 00:29:28 - The Energizing Effect of Teaching Yoga, 00:30:41 - Journaling Routine and Organization, 00:33:13 - The Impact of Journaling, 00:35:17 - The Importance of Taking Things Slow,

    39 min

  3. 08/21/2023

    Strategies for Effective Partner Account Management ft. Garima Totlani (Partner Account Manager at Salesforce)

    Welcome to the Daily Work Journal Podcast, where we explore the daily experiences and insights of professionals from various fields. In today's episode, we dive into the world of Partner Account Management. Our guest, Garima Totlani, shares her journey as a Partner Account Manager at Salesforce, reflecting on her role, her experiences in different cities, and her advice for recruiting into her role. Tune in for a captivating conversation that delves into the intricacies of navigating the professional landscape and finding meaning in the work that we do. So grab your work journal and let's dive in! Timestamps: [00:00:48] Garima dreamed of experiencing life abroad in Europe and eventually moved to London. [00:06:14] Sales teams strive to achieve a revenue target. [00:07:28] Partners and sales teams face challenges. [00:11:50] Sharing practices, managing accounts, dealing with competition. [00:13:37] Partner with a different approach and mindset shift. [00:18:01] Support partners, value their work, and prioritize strategically. [00:23:02] Career path: boutique firms, regional integrators, global integrators. Managing bigger organizations and relationships. Sales team focused on industry trends and partnerships. Exec level network of 23 companies. Opportunities for growth with partners. [00:25:38] Moving to London was initially terrible and overwhelming, but gradually improved with time and travel. [00:30:52] Recent cadence, tracking data, reflecting, progress, proactive. [00:32:43] Moved to SF, joined Girls in Tech, changed views. [00:37:24] Retreat in Costa Rica led to strong connections. [00:38:48] Build relationships outside of work for cohesion.

    41 min

  4. 08/04/2023

    How to Heal from Heartbreak Faster at Work

    This is for all the single guys and gals out there who are currently hurting and healing from heartbreak -- I made this for you. In this episode, I share my reflections on the intersection of dating and work and I offer tips for healing from heartbreak while maintaining productivity at work. My reiki healer who did my cord cutting: Shari Tachibana of Manawa Energy: https://www.manawaenergy.com/

    33 min

  5. 07/10/2023

    Sales Operations 101 ft. Judy Ban (Head of Sales Ops at Glean)

    About The Guest:Judy Ban is the Head of Sales Operations at Glean, an enterprise search and knowledge discovery solution for modern teams. She has also worked at Loom, Samsara, Zenreach, and Salesforce. Judy is known for her logical and rational approach to problem-solving and is highly respected for her expertise in sales operations. She is also my best friend. Summary:Judy Ban, Head of Sales Operations at Glean, shares her career journey and insights into the field of sales operations. She discusses her early experiences at small startups, being laid off, and finding her way back into the tech industry. Judy emphasizes the importance of evaluating companies, teams, and roles when considering career moves. She also shares her unique perspective on work-life balance and the impact of work on other aspects of life. Judy provides valuable advice for those interested in breaking into sales operations, highlighting the need for both quantitative and qualitative skills, as well as empathy for salespeople. Timestamp 0:00:00 Introduction to the podcast and guest, Judy Ban 0:02:20 Judy's career journey, starting with her first job at Quid 0:04:26 Transitioning to a role at PG&E through networking 0:07:33 Joining Salesforce and realizing the need for career reflection 0:09:45 Evaluating company, team, and role when making career moves 0:12:38 Transitioning from marketing analytics to sales operations 0:16:09 Explaining the role of sales operations and its different aspects 0:18:39 How Judy divides her time and resources in her role 0:21:28 Judy's approach to work reflection and writing down learnings 0:23:42 Viewing work in the context of life and maintaining boundaries 0:26:50 Carving out downtime and self-care practices 0:28:39 Advice for breaking into sales operations 0:31:56 Potential career paths after sales operations 0:32:45 How Judy made friends at work and advice for others

    37 min

  6. 06/26/2023

    How to Choose Which Startup to Work For ft. Dale Everett (Group Product Manager at Faire)

    About The Guest:Dale Everett is a group product manager at Faire, an online wholesale marketplace for retailers and brands. He has a background in consulting and has worked at companies like Opendoor and Bain Consulting. Dale is passionate about product management and has a strong track record of success in his career. Summary:Dale Everett shares his career journey, from starting out as a business major in college to becoming a Group Product Manager at Faire. He discusses his experience at Opendoor and the decision-making process that led him to his current role. Dale also shares insights into his structured work reflection process and the importance of having a working hypothesis for your career. He also reflects on how he evaluates which startups he wants to work for, how to break into product management from consulting whether you're still in college or later in your career, and more. Timestamp Summary 0:00:00 Introduction to the podcast and guest Dale Everett 0:03:00 Dale's decision to pursue a career in consulting 0:08:59 Dale's transition from consulting to working at Opendoor 0:17:33 Dale's role as a pricing product manager at Opendoor 0:21:49 Dale's experience as a general manager at Opendoor 0:25:21 Dale's transition to becoming a group product manager 0:39:46 Advice for someone wanting to become a product manager 0:43:13 Advice for a product manager wanting to become a group product manager 0:46:17 Dale's potential next steps in his career 0:50:07 Dale's thoughts on starting a journal 0:52:45 Dale's interest in founding something smaller 0:53:14 Dale's potential options for smaller businesses 0:53:28 Dale's thoughts on potential brand sponsorship 0:54:49 How to get started in triathlons 0:55:47 The importance of setting goals and getting started 0:56:53 Maintaining hobbies and drawing boundaries 0:58:23 Dale's favorite things about living in Davis, California 0:59:29 General advice and questions Dale asks on coffee chats 1:00:16 The importance of self-confidence in decision-making

    1h 5m

  7. 06/19/2023

    How to Become Smarter

    I share one key tip about improving your memory retention with pattern recognition. Here's the full list of concepts I share in this episode: Path of least resistance Leading/lagging indicator Lowest common denominator Cost of entry Leading edge vs trailing edge Context switching Scaffolding Monolithic bloc with lockstep preferences Objection handling Compensatory control Cognitive leap Paradox

    15 min

  8. 06/14/2023

    What to Expect Working as a Data Analyst (My Experience)

    I share what it's like to be a data analyst (I was a data analyst for 6 years) and provide some thought starters for you to evaluate whether you'd like to be a data analyst too.

    27 min

  9. 06/13/2023

    Work Self-Confidence: Start Here

    In this episode, I share with you my work reflections on self-confidence (both work self-confidence and personal self-confidence). I provide some thought starters and strategies around how you can start building your self-confidence at work.

    25 min

  10. 01/06/2023

    Trailer - Introducing the Daily Work Journal Podcast

    The Daily Work Journal podcast shares work reflections to teach, inspire, and encourage you to develop your own work journaling practice.

    5 min

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