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How to Listen to Your Inner Voice to Build an Empire #55

Episode Summary

Katrin J. Yuan faced doubt and discrimination, because she is a woman and of Asian descent, but she didn't let that stop her from becoming a successful investor, CEO, founder, award-winning executive, 5x board member, and keynote speaker. Believing in yourself when no one does is a learned skill. Learn to fight discrimination by shedding imposed beliefs and listening to your inner voice to realize success.

Episode Notes

Katrin J. Yuan faced discrimination, because she is a woman and of Asian descent, but she didn't let that stop her from becoming a successful investor, CEO, founder, award-winning executive, 5x board member, and keynote speaker.  

Believing in yourself when no one does is a learned skill. Learning to fight discrimination means shedding imposed beliefs and listening to your inner voice to realize success. 

Key focus areas: 

  1. Marginalized Voices Need To Build Self-Belief 
  2. Dream big, believe in your potential: Know your why, know your vision
  3. Intrinsic Motivation + Energy: Do you know what motivates you?
  4. Adaptability + Environment: Find the right environment for growth.
  5. Dealing with Expectations + Inner Conflict: Navigating societal pressures requires letting go of wanting to please others
  6. Embracing Authenticity + Uniqueness:  Your uniqueness is your asset.
  7. Are you listening to the right people?
  8. Being Ok with Being Alone
  9. Finding Motivation Through Challenges
  10. Learning: Trial,  Error & Repeat 

Chapters: 

00:00 Start 

02:16 Guest Introduction: Katrin's Accomplishments 

02:51 Navigating Success and Ambition 

05:23 Balancing Inner Conflict and Self-Belief

06:40 The Fish in the Box Metaphor: Do you want to stay in your box or swim in the ocean? 

11:23 Overcoming Challenges and Finding Your Voice 

14:29 Embracing Uniqueness and Inner Transformation 

21:12 The Importance of Silence and Reflection 

26:13 Empowerment and Leadership in Uncertain Times 

30:22 Final Thoughts and Advice for Young Leaders

resources🧚🏻‍♀️🦋:

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connect with Katrin

 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrin-j-yuan/ 

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katrinjyuan/?next=%2F 

Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@katrinjyuan 

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