In this episode, Reggie interviews Chris Tran, a career coach in the gaming industry, about his career journey and insights. Chris shares his background as a child of Vietnamese refugees and how it shaped his mindset of appreciating what he has and maximizing opportunities. He discusses the importance of hard work, developing keystone skills, and leveraging emerging technologies like AI. Chris also provides advice on career planning, navigating career changes, and developing leadership skills. He emphasizes the need to take responsibility for one's career success and the importance of work ethic in achieving goals. In this conversation, Chris Tran discusses the changing landscape of employment and labor, the lessons he learned from building the esports industry in Vietnam, the importance of career coaching, key messages for the young generation and young professionals, and his plans and projects.
Takeaways:
- Appreciate what you have and maximize the opportunities available to you.
- Hard work and effort can compensate for a lack of talent and advantage.
- Find a keystone skill that you enjoy developing and become excellent at it.
- Embrace emerging technologies like AI and learn how to leverage them in your work.
- Take ownership of your career and have proactive conversations with your manager about your goals and progress.
- Develop leadership skills by focusing on one-on-ones, feedback, and delegation.
- Prepare for career changes and layoffs by continuously learning and adapting to the changing job market. Employment and labor are cyclical, and there will always be times of high and low employment.
- The relationship between employers and employees is changing, and it is important to demonstrate value and showcase a varied and impactful body of work.
- When faced with skepticism or doubt, challenge it and prove that you can achieve what others say is impossible.
- Coaching is essential for personal and professional growth, and having a coach can provide support, guidance, and accountability.
- Developing a skill, building a portfolio, and establishing a network are key to career success.
- Chris Tran is working on a book and continues to provide valuable career advice and insights on LinkedIn.
