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Thrivantgarde: Confident Career BreakersHow To Calculate The Cost Of A Career BreakAre you struggling to figure out how much money to set aside for your career break? Whether it's a short break of a few months or a more extended, even perpetual break, the uncertainty can be daunting. In this video, I share how I stopped guessing and used four effective prompts that guided me in planning my career break finances. Taking a career break can significantly enhance your well-being and pave the way to financial freedom. But proper planning is crucial to ensure you have the financial stability to support your time off. By answering these four key questions, you’ll...2024-09-0315 min
Thrivantgarde: Confident Career BreakersThe Crucial Realization That Released My Resume Gap FearsAre you afraid of taking a career break because of the dreaded resume gap? It's time to rethink this fear. In this video, I share the crucial realization that released my resume gap fears and how embracing career breaks can actually propel your career forward.The traditional notion of working in jobs one after another without interruption is becoming outdated. Strategically taken career breaks, are a part of the modern career paths. Aligned with the seasons of your life and well-being, it offers a unique opportunity to recharge, reinvent yourself, and come back stronger.Timestamps:0:00 Introduction to traditional notions versus...2024-08-2811 minThrivantgarde: Confident Career BreakersWant Calm in Your Career Break? Tell Yourself These.This episode of "Thrivantgarde" focuses on strengthening your "deep why" and inner conviction to embark on your career break. Learn from my personal experiences in taking over 3 career breaks without sacrificing my finances or my career progression. I share 10 affirmations that release stress and anxiety that you face during your career break.0:00 External pressures facing career breakers0:39 Emotion Check-in1:56 Start of affirmation exercise2:38 10 Affirmations Get clarity, confidence and courage with the FREE Confident Career Breaker Guide: https://mailchi.mp/a9f1c87daf6c/confident-career-breaker-guide2024-08-2806 minThrivantgarde: Confident Career BreakersUnlock Better Money Habits With This MetaphorDo you dread tracking your expenses because you know you will feel overwhelmed by guilt and other challenging emotions? I hear you. In this video, I introduce a powerful metaphor that can help you unlock better money habits and make expense tracking a lot less stressful.Understanding and managing your finances is crucial, especially if you're considering a career break to enhance your well-being. By reframing the way you think about your money, you’ll feel more empowered and less resistant to tracking your expenses, paving the way for a more financially secure and fulfilling career break.Timestamps0:00 Introduction to th...2024-08-2009 min
Thrivantgarde: Confident Career BreakersUnplanned Career Break? My Honest Advice On Funding ItAre you considering a career break but haven't financially prepared for it? Don't worry, you're not alone. In this video, I share my honest advice on how to fund an unplanned career break. Don't let the lack of preparation stop you from prioritizing your well-being. Taking a career break can be a crucial step for your well-being, no matter how abrupt it might seem. It allows you to recharge, refocus, and realign with the wellness life dimensions that you find most need replenishing. But how can you manage it without a financial safety net? I’ll walk you through three pr...2024-08-1316 minThrivantgarde: Confident Career BreakersShould You Really Be Taking That Career Break?Discover how evaluating your overall well-being using the SPECIAL Wellness Web can provide clarity on whether you should embark on that career break. The SPECIAL Wellness Web offers a way of assessing your holistic health so that you will know whether taking a career break is the right decision for you.If you're contemplating a career break and wondering if it's the right move for you, this video will guide you through the important life dimensions to consider. Time stamps:0:00 Playing With The Idea of Taking A Career Break?1:41 Introducing The SPECIAL Wellness Web2:33 2 Reasons To Use The SPECIAL Wellness...2024-08-0713 min
Thrivantgarde: Confident Career Breakers3 Career Break Myths I Stopped Believing—And How It Boosted My CareerThis episode of "Thrivantgarde" focuses on common misconceptions of taking a career break. One, or more, of these myths might be stopping you from taking that career break which you deeply desire.Learn from my personal experiences in taking over 3 career breaks without sacrificing my finances or my career progression. I share 3 career break myths that you should know, so that you get clarity about your decision to take a career break or not.Timestamps0:00 3 Career Break Myths: Busted!0:31 Myth No. 1: The1 impact of taking a career break on your finances5:36 Myth No. 2: The1 impact of taking a career break...2024-07-3113 min
Thrivantgarde: Confident Career BreakersWhy A Career Break Is The Answer That Will Change Your LifeIn this episode, I explore why a career break is the modern worker's solution to long-term career health and well-being.We delve into the history of retirement and the origins of the 9 to 5 working hours, revealing how these outdated concepts still dictate our lives today. It's time to break free from these historical constraints and take control of our career paths.We cover:- Introduction to traditional notions versus modern career paths- The history of retirement- The origins of the 40-hour workweek- Why people hesitate in taking career breaks- How the modern workplace is evolving- Why career breaks are the...2024-07-2411 min
Thrivantgarde: Confident Career BreakersCareer Breaks Are Only For The Privileged? A Confession.This episode of "Thrivantgarde" focuses on the issues of privilege surrounding the topic of taking a career break.
Learn from my personal experiences in taking over 3 career breaks without sacrificing my finances or my career progression. I share how to best time your career break in a way that is kind to yourself and your employers, as well as sources of privilege.
0:00 Is A Career Break Accessible To Everyone?
0:38 Today's Economic Climate
1:28 Timing Your Career Break
2:30 Issues of Privilege
3:20 The Country You Are Born Into
4: 55 Your Upbringing
Get clarity, confidence and courage with the Confident Career Breaker Guide: https://mailchi...2024-07-1708 min
Thrivantgarde: Confident Career BreakersI Quit My Job, Lost $70k of Investments and Regret Nothing. Here's Why.This episode of "Thrivantgarde" focuses on the reason for the new direction of this podcast, the reason behind the relaunch abd what happened since I quit my job.Learn from my personal experiences in taking over 3 career breaks without sacrificing my finances or my career progression. I share five benefits of taking a career break, not just for the person taking it (will that be you?) but also future employers.0:00 Intro: 5 Benefits of Taking Career Breaks For Yourself and Your Future Employers0:39 Why I Am Making Changes1:58 Reasons Behind The Relaunch3:53 What Happened Since I Quit My Job6:09 Benefits of...2024-07-1015 min
Thrivantgarde: Confident Career Breakers21. Why You Are Not Yet Taking Care of Your Personal FinancesIf you are not taking care of your personal finances yet, it's probably due to these 3 reasons. You have yet to:
1. Develop your strong why.
2. Integrate personal finance with your identity
3. Visualized your desired financial future
I will also share what you need to do to overcome these reasons, so that you will start taking action. Good luck!2021-12-2822 minThrivantgarde: Confident Career Breakers20. Making Life DecisionsWhat moves you to where you are now to where you want to be. Decisions. In this episode, we talk about the emotions during and after decision-making, and offer you a way of thinking to help you gain forward momentum and get unstuck.2021-03-1821 minThrivantgarde: Confident Career Breakers19. Problem Solving StrategiesStuck in a problem? In this episode, we cover 3 thinking strategies to help you keep you moving forward. To complement the workplace readiness classes, this episode covers common workplace examples that one might come across.2021-03-1427 minThrivantgarde: Confident Career Breakers18. Adulting 101: Finding Rental Accommodation in SingaporeIf you are an international student looking to find accommodation outside of the hall and residential college system, this podcast interview with Cai Yi, a Year 2 Computer Science student, shares some tips and resources to kickstart your search.
You will find these resources useful:
Private Hostels: https://nus.edu.sg/osa/student-services/hostel-admission/other-accommodation/long-term-private-accommodations
Property sites:
1. PropertyGuru: https://www.propertyguru.com.sg/property-for-rent
2. 99.co https://www.99.co/singapore/rent
3. Ohmyhome: https://omh.sg/
Other non-property specific platforms
Craigslist Singapore: https://singapore.craigslist.org/d/rooms-shares/search/roo
Gumtree: https://www.gumtree.sg/s-room-for-rent-flat-share/v1c10p1
Carousell mobile app...2021-03-0419 minThrivantgarde: Confident Career Breakers17. Norming and Performing Stages - 'In spite of' versus 'because of' thinkingWe cover the next two stages of Tuckman's stages of team development - norming and performing. But how do you continue to thrive no matter what stage of development the team is at? We look at 'in spite of' thinking versus 'because of' thinking, to orientate you towards the results that you want.
References:
Tuckman, B. W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63(6), 384–399. https://doi.org/10.1037/h00221002021-03-0115 minThrivantgarde: Confident Career Breakers16. 5 Ways of Handling Conflict SituationsIn this storming stage of team development, conflicts arise. The Thomas Kilmann conflict model offers 5 strategies in dealing with conflict to help you manage this stage.
References:
Tuckman, B. W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63(6), 384–399. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0022100
Thomas, K., & Kilmann, R., (1974). Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI) [Database record]. APA PsycTests.
https://doi.org/10.1037/t02326-0002021-02-2523 minThrivantgarde: Confident Career Breakers15. Storming StageMoving on from the first stage of team development, this episode focuses on the storming stage. I share three strategies on managing this challenging stage to help the team move on to the next stage of norming.2021-02-2521 minThrivantgarde: Confident Career Breakers14. Stages of Team Development (Forming)What do you when you are part of a new team, and how do you help the team move forward? Based on what Tuckman calls the 'forming' stage, this podcast talks about common thoughts, emotions and behaviour exhibited when meeting a new team for the first time.
References:
Tuckman, B. W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63(6), 384–399. https://doi.org/10.1037/h00221002021-01-2712 minThrivantgarde: Confident Career BreakersChanges to Residential LifeWelcome back to Ridge View Residential College in the new year! I'll be sharing some changes to residential life - stay tuned!2021-01-1505 minThrivantgarde: Confident Career Breakers13. Savouring Joy and Well-Being(re-uploaded track)
How do we reverse the effects of negativity bias? As we head towards the end of 2020, I share 5 tips to help you bring more joy and greater well-being into your lives.
References:
Podcast: How to lead in turbulent times and motivate others to learn and change. (2021). Retrieved 1 December 2020, from https://dobetter.esade.edu/en/leadership-richard-boyatzis?_wrapper_format=html
Ledgerwood, A., & Boydstun, A. E. (2013, March 25). Sticky Prospects: Loss Frames Are
Cognitively Stickier Than Gain Frames. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General.
Advance online publication. doi: 10.1037/a00323102021-01-1416 minThrivantgarde: Confident Career Breakers12. When You Have AnxietyHow do you deal with anxiety, especially in the examination weeks? I'm sharing a method that I have used successfully for myself - how to label the anxiety, how to acknowledge the thoughts causing it and how to move to an empowering solution-generating mode.2020-11-2625 minThrivantgarde: Confident Career Breakers11. What You Should Actually Do During Reading WeekIf reading the worst thing you can do during Reading Week, what should you be doing instead? This podcast episode will contain some tips for your exam preparation during Reading Week, and some time-tested tips for exam-taking. Good luck!2020-11-1820 minThrivantgarde: Confident Career Breakers10. When You Feel Like You Can't Cope (Academic Pressures)For you to listen to when you are an undergraduate not coping well with your academic life in university. In this episode, we are covering some causes of academic stress and tips to consider implementing when you are facing academic stress. Hang in there!
Resources when you are feeling persistent stress:
1)University Health Centre's Counselling and Psychological services. Email uhc_counsellling@nus.edu.sg or call 6516 2376.
2)Lifeline NUS, call 6516 7777.
3) If you are in NUS student living in a residential setting, you can also approach your Resident Fellows or Assistants.
Platforms for sourcing for internships:
1) Glints: https://glints.com/sg
2) NUS T...2020-11-1221 minThrivantgarde: Confident Career Breakers9. When You Feel Like You Can't Cope (External Pressures)For you to listen to when you feel like you want to quit university. In this episode, we are covering self-management tips, and some strategies to consider when you are facing financial stress and pressures from family issues. Hang in there!
NUS Resources
1) University Health Centre's Counselling and Psychological services. Email: uhc_counsellling@nus.edu.sg or call 6516 2376.
2) Lifeline NUS, call: 6516 7777.
3) Approach your resident assistants or Resident Fellows who can help, or further connect you to other sources of support.
External help
1) National Council of Social Service Mental Health Resource Directory: https://www.ncss.gov.sg/Press-Room/Publications/Detail-Page?id...2020-11-0622 minThrivantgarde: Confident Career Breakers8. Why Embrace Self-Learning?This week in the Workplace Readiness module, we are embarking on self-learning with LinkedIn Learning. Why is the habit of self-learning so for you to succeed in the job market? We cover three concepts of a castle career moat, a career tower and building your own career castle.2020-10-2913 minThrivantgarde: Confident Career Breakers7. Non-verbal and Verbal Cues For Greater Emotional ConnectionWe look at non-verbal and verbal cues that can help us be more sensitive to how another person is feeling, so that we can build greater emotional connection. We unpack what listening is, and how to demonstrate empathic listening. This podcast brings together the work of Paul Ekman's "microexpressions" and Brene Brown's empathy misses.
References:
Brown, B. (2018). Dare to lead.
Empathy video: https://youtu.be/HznVuCVQd10
Ekman, P. (2003). Emotions revealed: Recognizing faces and feelings to improve communication and emotional life. Times Books/Henry Holt and Co.2020-10-2518 minThrivantgarde: Confident Career Breakers6. Inviting Curiosity When You Feel Called To Step UpIn this week's class on Emotional Intelligence, we are going deeper into harnessing the emotion of "Curiosity". When you feel called to step up, like trying out a leadership position, use curiosity to frame your thoughts to help you in finding the courage to do something new. We will also cover Tara Mohr's 2 concepts of fear, and why fear can be a good way to lean into the unknown.
References:
Levertov, D., 1987. Breathing The Water.
Mohr, T., 2015. Playing Big.2020-10-1515 minThrivantgarde: Confident Career Breakers5. When You Get A Challenging EmailIn this week's Workplace Readiness class, we covered effective written communication. How do we respond in a way that allows for communication and a healthier emotional connection? Try the four step approach mentioned in this podcast the next time you come across a challenging message in your inbox.
Works referenced:
Dollard, C., 2017. Invest In Your Relationship: The Emotional Bank Account. [online] The Gottman Institute. Available at: [Accessed 7 October 2020].
Nummenmaa, L., Glerean, E., Hari, R., & Hietanen, J. K. (2013;2014;). Bodily maps of emotions. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS, 111(2), 646-651. doi:10.1073/pnas.1321664111
Plutchik, R. (2003). Emotions and life: Perspectives from...2020-10-0816 min
Thrivantgarde: Confident Career Breakers4. Thrive Theories: On Life GoalsHighlights of some academic research related to Life Goals.2020-01-3106 minThrivantgarde: Confident Career Breakers3. Envisioning Your FutureCreating the future that you want by envisioning and getting clarity in what Future You looks like.2020-01-3115 minThrivantgarde: Confident Career Breakers2. How to STEER Yourself In Meeting Your Life GoalsLearning to STEER yourself in moving from Present You to Future You.2020-01-2315 minThrivantgarde: Confident Career Breakers1. Understanding Yourself BetterGet the tools to understand yourself better. This podcast episode gives an introduction to the STEER model framework, and four tools to help you understand yourself to get a handle on the Present You.2019-12-1918 min